NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has semiconductor layer such as cuprous oxide (Cu2O) layer (13) formed between the conductive layer (12) and optical absorption layer (14) such that the optical absorption layer is formed at light-incidence side rather than the Cu2O layer. The Cu2O layer and optical absorption layer have different crystal structure, and the forbidden-band width of optical absorption layer is less than the forbidden-band width of Cu2O layer.    USE - Thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier recombination in the back surface of optical absorption layer or surface of conductive layer is reduced hence solar cell with high energy conversion efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model of thin-film solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (11)    Conductive layer (12)    Cuprous oxide layer (13)    Optical absorption layer (14)
NOVELTY - A graphene sheet (31) is positioned approximately rectangularly with respect to the surface of an electrolyte film (11a). Each related graphene sheet has the carbon nanowall (3) extended only one dimensionally in a direction parallel to the surface of the electrolyte film. A catalyst and the ionic conduction layer consisting of an electrolyte are provided in the surface of each related graphene sheet of the carbon nanowall.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply of e.g. electric vehicle, power supply for outdoor installation, portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation performance and reduction of the catalyst content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly;    (2) and a cell for fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (1)    Carbon nanowall (3)    Electrolyte film (11a)    Electrode (13)    Graphene sheet (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrolyte film (11a) contacting a catalyst layer (1). The catalyst layer has carbon nanowalls (3) each including a rectangular graphene sheet (31) positioned along the perpendicular direction with respect to the electrolyte film. An ionic conduction layer (6) is positioned on the surface of each graphene sheet.    USE - Electrode for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed) for use as power supply in electric vehicle, and as power supply for outer installation.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has simple structure. The electrical conduction path from the catalyst layer to the electrolyte film is reduced, and so the electrochemical reaction is performed efficiently, and electric power generation efficiency is improved. The catalyst usage amount is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (1)    Carbon nanowalls (3)    Ionic conduction layer (6)    Electrolyte film (11a)    Graphene sheet (31)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (1) is filled between the carbon nanowall (3) by which a graphene sheet (31) is arranged approximately rectangularly with respect to the surface of the electrolyte film (11a), and each related graphene sheet. A mixture (4) of the catalyst support electroconductivity particle (4a) and an electrolyte (4b) with which the catalyst is supported by electroconductive particle.    USE - For fuel cell used for electric vehicle, power supply for outdoor installation, portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation performance and simplifies structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly;    (2) and a cell for fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst layer (1)    Carbon nanowall (3)    Mixture (4)    Catalyst support electroconductivity particle (4a)    Electrolyte (4b)    Electrolyte film (11a)    Graphene sheet (31)
NOVELTY - The photoelectrode has fine particle layered structure which is formed by regularly arranging metal microparticles (30) and semiconductor fine particles (40) on the surface of transparent conductive thin film (20). The transparent conductive thin film is formed on the upper surface of transparent substrate material (10) having light transmittance.    USE - For dye sensitized solar cell (claimed) for household use.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface plasmon resonance of metal microparticles is increased, the absorption coefficient of photosensitizer adsorbed to the metal microparticles is improved. The dye sensitized solar cell comprising the photoelectrode has excellent energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photosensitizer (50) is adsorbed to the semiconductor fine particles. The semiconductor fine particles are titanium-oxide fine particles. The metal microparticles are gold or silver microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of photoelectrode.    Substrate material (10)    Transparent conductive thin film (20)    Metal microparticles (30)    Semiconductor fine particles (40)    Photosensitizer (50)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (10) has counter electrode (12) consisting of electro-conductive base material (11) arranged on insulating transparent base material (13). A porous oxide semiconductor layer (15) is arranged on working electrode (16) facing surface of electro-conductive base material. An electrolyte layer (17) is arranged between the counter and working electrodes. A sealing agent (18) is arranged on electro-conductive base material overlapping the transparent base material of identical surface, such that the sides of the base materials are covered.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell type photoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - Less weight photoelectric transducer having outstanding sealing property is obtained, and electrolytic liquid spill is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectric transducer (10)    Electro-conductive base material (11)    Counter electrode (12)    Transparent base material (13)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (15)    Working electrode (16)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Sealing agent (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a bidirectional buck-boost chopper (20) whose output (15) is connected to an inverter (4). A battery (3) is connected to output (16) of chopper. A diode (14) has an anode connected to positive electrode of a fuel cell (1) and a cathode connected to inverter. A power supply circuit (19) has electric power supplying circuit input (17) connected between positive electrode of fuel cell and diode, and to negative electrode of fuel cell, and electric power supplying circuit output (18) connected to chopper, to supply power to inverter.    USE - For electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of insulated-type direct current (DC)-DC converter can be eliminated, so that the size of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The energy efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    DC battery (3)    Inverter (4)    Backflow-prevention diode (14)    Outputs (15,16)    Electric power supplying circuit input (17)    Electric power supplying circuit output (18)    Power supply circuit (19)    Bidirectional buck-boost chopper (20)
NOVELTY - The gasket has an annular sealant (5) which is connected with an internal peripheral surface of a flange (3) and an outer peripheral surface of a flange (4). A top surface (6) of the sealant and inside and outside surrounding surfaces of the flanges are located on a surface (7) of identical plane.    USE - Gasket e.g. integral-molding type gasket for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket positional offset at the time of an assembly can be prevented reliably. A stable sealing performance can be maintained for a long period of time. The reaction force can be restrained to low. The adhesion power with respect to the separator becomes stronger. Optimal seal contact pressure can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gasket for fuel cells.    Separator (1)    Flanges (3,4)    Sealant (5)    Top surface of sealant (6)    Surface of identical plane (7)
NOVELTY - The vapor deposition material consists of compound or mixture of indium oxide, tungsten oxide and magnesium oxide.    USE - For forming optical thin film by ion plating used in liquid crystal display, color filter, thin-film transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The change of composition of vapor deposition material at high temperature, is prevented. Therefore, generation of crack in the vapor deposition material by thermal impact during vapor deposition is prevented. The vapor deposition material has high density, and hardly produces a nodule during film formation. The deposition material forms defect-free electroconductive film having high transparency and low resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The content of magnesium in vapor deposition material is 0.005-1 wt.%.
NOVELTY - A thin film used as carrier is formed and portions of the thin film are heat-reduced. Noble metals fine particles are formed in the heat reduced region, to obtain carrier integrated noble metals fine particles.    USE - For manufacturing carrier integrated noble metal fine particles for catalyst used in manufacture of micro reactor (all claimed) and micro electro mechanical system fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier integrated noble metal fine particles of nanometer size can selectively be formed in the micro regions of the thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the microchannel of a micro reactor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Micro reactor (10)    Microchannel (14)    Platinic acid compound (26)    Platinum fine particles (28)
NOVELTY - Water-soluble phase transition substance particles are dispersed in non-aqueous solvent containing microcapsulation agent through dispersion containing porous material, and microcapsulation reaction is advanced simultaneously by the interface of the non-aqueous solvent and the phase transition substance particles to obtain microcapsulated water-soluble phase transition substance.    USE - Used in coolant or heat-transfer medium supply material for fuel cells (all claimed) used in automobile engine, and energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface specific heat of the microcapsulated particles is large, the amount of circulating flows of the medium is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for microcapsulating water-soluble phase transition substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the microcapsulation method.    Water-soluble phase transition substance container (1)    Water-soluble phase transition substance dissolved liquid (2)    Dispersion film (4)    Dispersion container (5)    Microcapsulation agent solution container (6)
NOVELTY - An insulating film is provided between the anode and cathode. A hydrogen production microbe e.g. red photosynthetic bacteria in which the hydrogen production is controlled is used in the bio-fuel cell.    USE - For use as power supply for cardiac pace maker and for use in wrist watch and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - High electric power generation performance is achieved and the electron-emission ability is controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of bio-fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cultivation tank (21)    Oxidation-reduction reaction tank (22)    Light source (23)    Photosynthesis process (P1)    Metabolic process (P2)
NOVELTY - The measuring device has electronic load apparatus (4) and ammeter (504) which are connected in series between cathode and anode electrodes (2A,3A). A voltmeter (501) measures voltage (Vca) between cathode electrode and cathode division electrode (2B). A voltmeter (502) measures voltage (Vcell) between cathode and anode electrodes. A voltmeter (503) measures voltage (Van) between anode electrode and anode division electrode (3B).    USE - For measuring characteristic of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The experimental reliability can be improved. The validity of equivalent circuit model can be verified efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell characteristic measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel cell connected to measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode and anode electrodes (2A,3A)    Cathode and anode division electrodes (2B,3B)    Electronic load apparatus (4)    Voltmeters (501-503)    Ammeter (504)    Voltages (Van,Vca,Vcell)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (10) consists of a translucent protection component (1) is provided on the light incidence side (alpha) of a photoelectrode layer (2). The photoelectrode layer is provided on a semiconductor support. The translucent protection component is formed by mixing infrared-visible ray transformation substance and/or ultraviolet ray visible-ray transformation substance with a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and thermoforming the resultant mixture.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has excellent durability and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Protection component (1)    Photoelectrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Electrolyte layer (32)
NOVELTY - The casting mold has space between the inner casting mold (2) and outer casting mold (3) filled with silica powder (4). The average particle size of silica is less than 3mm.    USE - For manufacturing polycrystalline silicon cast object used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solution leaked from the inner mold during damage is held by the silica powder, and is prevented from reaching outer mold. The damage of outer cast, heater, heat insulating material, and supporting structure is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the polycrystalline silicon cast object manufacturing apparatus.    Heater (1)    Inner casting mold (2)    Outer casting mold (3)    Silica powder (4)    Heat insulating material (5)
NOVELTY - The molten slag (2) of metallic silicon adhering to the top inner wall of crucible (3) is removed by refining inner surface wall for less than 300 mm distance from molten slag surface (14). The upper portion of crucible accommodating the silicon melt solution (1) is heated at a temperature of 200degreesC which is less than the melting point of silicon.    USE - For refining slag of metallic silicon used as raw material for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material silicon solution is prevented from adhering to the top inner wall of the refinement crucible so that the loss of raw material is avoided. The contamination of raw material melt solution during refinement is suppressed so the yield of raw material and contamination efficiency are improved. Highly purified silicon is obtained at reduced costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view and sectional view of the slag smelter.    Silicon melt solution (1)    Molten slag (2)    Crucible (3)    Silicon melt solution surface (13)    Molten slag surface (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing crystal semiconductor particle (101) containing oxygen in upper surface, mounted on base plate (102), into a heating furnace to melt the particle. The melted semiconductor particle is solidified from base plate side so that the concentration gradient of oxygen in the particle becomes high toward upper end or one pole (104) of the particle from lower end or solidification origin (103).    USE - For manufacturing crystal semiconductor particle such as polycrystalline silicon for use in photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystal semiconductor particle with improved crystallinity can be manufactured at low cost so that the favorable photoelectric-conversion can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photoelectric conversion apparatus that has crystal semiconductor particles on the electroconductivity substrate and insulation substance between semiconductor particles. The highest concentration of oxygen in the crystal semiconductor particle is 1.1-6 times the least concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor particle on the base plate.    Crystal semiconductor particle (101)    Base plate (102)    Solidification origin (103)    Pole (104)    Solidification direction (105)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (40a) has a management apparatus that acquires the information corresponding to the quality of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and the fuel consumption information. The replacement of desulfurizer that removes sulfur content from the fuel is judged, based on the acquired information.    USE - For use in building units such as commercial residence, apartment, office building, store, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizer is replaced reliably at appropriate time, so that stable operation of the fuel cell is achieved for long time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the desulfurizer replacement management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    LPG weighting machines (10,20)    Communication line (30)    Fuel cell (40a)
NOVELTY - A water column (22) at the downstream of the water supply pump (8) in the water supply line (21) stores water for supplying to a steam generator (2), when the system is stopped or power failure, by gravity. The steam generator produces steam for steam purging of the fuel supply path, the reformer (3) and the combustible gas system.    USE - For generation of electric power for electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the modifier is steam purged, a nitrogen gas supply is unnecessary and the installation space is reduced. Also the backup power supply for steam purge is not required. As the hydrogen gas is not retained in the combustible gas supply path, the burning of it within the fuel cell electric power generation system, during shutdown or power failure is prevented. The operational safety is ensured and the initial cost and the running cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Steam generator (2)    Reformer (3)    Water supply pump (8)    Water supply line (21)    Water column (22)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has modifiers (6,7) that modify fuel gas and generate reformed gas, and fuel cell (4) that generates electric power using reformed gas. A detector detects generated electric power. A characteristic deterioration detector detects deterioration of characteristics of modifier based on detected electric power. The fuel gas is supplied to modifier (7) while performing reproduction processing of modification catalyst of modifier (6) when deterioration of characteristics is detected. The air is supplied to modifier for a predetermine time.    USE - For electric vehicle, mobile phone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be continuously supplied to the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric-power-generation system has voltage-conversion unit to generate output voltage for driving load based on generated electric power. A controller has electric-charge-amount detector to detect electric charge amount currently stored at electric-power storing unit. The voltage conversion unit generates output voltage based on electric charge amount stored at storing unit. The electric power is supplied to load from external power supply when external power supply is connected. The reproduction processing is performed when external power supply is connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric-power-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric-power-generation system (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Modifiers (6,7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a receiving unit that receives operator authentication information transmitted from a portable device. A control unit authenticates an operator using the received information. Accordingly an opening and closing control unit (21a) opens a supply port (11-1) of a fuel container (11). An arithmetic unit and control unit acquires the information of fuel consumption and fuel quality information from memory to judge the replacement stage of a desulfurizer (13).    USE - For fuel cell system e.g. electric-power-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of fuel supply is managed and replacement stage of the desulfurizer judged appropriately so that a stable driving is enabling over a long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel management method; and    (2) fuel management program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (11)    Supply port (11-1)    Meter (12)    Desulfurizer (13)    Opening and closing control unit (21a)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (11) and a contact element. A section (111) of the contact element sits in a receiving opening of the housing and other section (112) projects in a receiving channel of the housing. The section is formed for receiving a longitudinally extending electrical conductor, and the other section of the contact element is formed to contact the electrical conductor. A part of the housing and a part of the contacted electrical conductor is surrounded by a common sleeve that is made of non-conductive material forming a uniform interconnection.    USE - Electrical connecting device for connecting the solar modules with the solar module arrangement by an electrical conductor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has a part of the housing and a part of the contacted electrical conductor is surrounded by a common sleeve that is made of non-conductive material, and hence ensures economical manufacturing, and fast and simple assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical connecting producing device method, which involves arranging an electrical conductor in the receiving channel and contacting the electrical conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a negative coded connector housing of a connecting device.    Housing (11)    Plug and socket (13)    Sections (111,112)
NOVELTY - The solar cells (HKS) have an absorber layer (AS), through-hole plating (DK) and an emitter layer (ES). The cells have an arrangement in which an overall field passivation layer (BSF) is on the other side of the absorber layer and an arrangement in which the overall surface of the contact grid (KG) is covered with an insulation layer (IS) between the absorber layer and the emitter layer. The cells also have an arrangement in which the contact layer (KS) arranged on the field passivation layer, so that both the contact systems are arranged on the top side (OS) of the solar cell.    USE - Single side contact solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells have an absorber layer, through-hole plating, an emitter layer, an arrangement in which an overall field passivation layer is on the other side of the absorber layer and an arrangement in which the overall surface of the contact grid is covered with an insulation layer. The cells also have a contact layer arranged on the field passivation layer, so that both the contact systems are arranged on the top side of the solar cell, and hence ensure reliable working of solar cells with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method for production of single-sided contact solar cells. The method involves producing the insulation layer on the entire free surface of the contact grid by producing a thermal or electro-chemical metallic oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Absorber layer (AS)    Field passivation layer (BSF)    Through-hole plating (DK)    Emitter layer (ES)    Solar cells (HKS)    Insulation layer (IS)    Contact grid (KG)    Contact layer (KS)    Top side (OS)    Protective layer (OX)
NOVELTY - A redox fuel cell (1) comprises: an anode and a cathode (3) separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane (2); a unit for supplying fuel to the anode; a unit for supplying an oxidant to the cathode; a unit for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution in fluid communication with the cathode and containing a polyoxometallate (0.075M) redox couple that is at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode.    USE - Used as a redox fuel cell (claimed) used in microfuel cells for electronic and portable electronic components, in larger fuel cells for the automotive industry and for stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catholyte has improved performance such as reoxidation of the catalyst occurs very rapidly, which allows the fuel cell to produce a higher sustainable current than with catholytes of the prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cathode compartment of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    polymer electrolyte membrane of the cathode side (2)    cathode (3)    oxidant inlet (4)    cathode gas reaction chamber (5)    catholyte reservoir (7)    cathode inlet channel (8)    cathode outlet channel. (9)
NOVELTY - An absorber layer is formed by forming a precursor layer on a substrate (302), and reacting the precursor layer to form a dense film. The precursor layer is formed by coating a substrate with an ink of particles comprising greater than or equal to 50% microflakes. Each microflake contains Group IB, IIIA and/or VIA. The set of particles in the ink is intermetallic microflake particles containing Group IB-IIIA inter-metallic alloy phase. A film of selenium is formed on the precursor layer. The method is carried out at non-oxygen atmosphere containing chalcogen vapor.    USE - For manufacturing absorber layer useful as semiconductor absorber for photovoltaic device and solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes material composition of feedstock particles, which exhibits malleability and allows non-planar feedstock particles to be formed into planar microflakes at appropriate temperature. The planar shape of the microflakes provides a material property that avoids rapid and/or preferential settling of the particles when forming the precursor layer and avoids grouping of microflakes in the ink, thus enabling the microflakes to provide a good coating. The microflakes also reduce surface tension at interface between microflakes in the ink and a carrier fluid, thus improving dispersion quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition comprising particles comprising Group IB and/or IIIA, and optionally Group VIA;    (2) a material comprising the microflakes;    (3) a solar cell; and    (4) a method of forming the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Substrate (302)    Diffusion barrier layer (303)    Electrode (304)    Semiconductor thin film (308)    Transparent conducting layer (309)
NOVELTY - A substrate (12) made of indium tin oxide or glass includes n-type material (18) e.g. cadmium sulfide (CdS) and p-type material (20) e.g. copper indium diselenide (CIS). Several vertical and lateral junctions (32) are formed at the interfaces between CdS and CIS.    USE - Nanoscale solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the nanoscale solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating nanoscale solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the nanoscale solar cell.    Substrate (12)    Glass layer (14)    N-type material (18)    P-type material (20)    Contact (22)    Junction (32)
NOVELTY - A hard layer (12) made of metal or metallic compound and formed on a resin layer (11), has wavelike corrugated pattern (12a) having average pitch of 1microns or less. The average depth of bottom of corrugated pattern is 10% or more at average pitch of 100%.    USE - Corrugated pattern forming sheet for original process sheet plate used in manufacturing optical element such as retardation plate and antireflector (all claimed) attached to image display device such as LCD panel, plasma display device, LED display, liquid crystal television and solar battery panel, and also for polarizing plate, abrasive film, cell culture sheet, electrolyte membrane for fuel cell, die-releasing film, anti-blocking film and adhesion film.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated pattern forming sheet having excellent optical performance is simply and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) corrugated pattern forming sheet manufacturing method; and    (2) optical element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of corrugated pattern forming sheet.    Corrugated pattern forming sheet (10)    Resin layer (11)    Hard layer (12)    Corrugated pattern (12a)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a planar substrate (110) having a top side and a bottom side. At least one optical antenna (120) comprises carbon nanotubes or an aluminum or gold nanorod and a geometric morphology capable of accepting energy. A rectifier has the optical antenna at one end and engages the substrate at another end. The optical antenna is engaged to a rectifying material. A metal layer (140) surrounds a length of the rectifier. The optical antenna accepts energy and converts the energy from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) along the rectifier.    USE - As solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an energy conversion device having a dipole antenna design.    Substrate (110)    Optical antenna (120)    Metal layer (140)
NOVELTY - Current carrying conductor (23) is mounted on a stator (21) and a brush tube (24) is mounted on the conductor. A fiber bundle with individual fibers (26) and a portion of brush tube is crimped or swaged to hold the upper marginal end portions of fibers. The extended lower ends of fiber are engaged with rotor (22). A collimator tube (25) that surrounds brush tube, has lower end that limits lateral movement of lower ends of fibers, when rotor rotates relative to rotor. A fluid reservoir (28) is mounted on collimator tube.    USE - For transferring electrical power and signals between stator and rotor in devices of military and commercial applications such as solar array device mechanism, aircraft and missile guidance platforms, under sea robots, CATSCAN system and also in rotary components such as torque motors, resolvers and encoders.    ADVANTAGE - Fluid is dispensed over a period of time and acts as a lubricant, corrosion inhibitor and the fluid has a high dielectric strength additive that helps in preventing electrical arcing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fluid reservoir.    Stator (21)    Rotor (22)    Current carrying conductor (23)    Brush tube (24)    Collimator tube (25)    Fibers (26)    Fluid reservoir (28)
NOVELTY - Provided are palladium-doped silica nanotubes, which are very useful for storing hydrogen and other gas molecules and are suitable for a catalyst of a fuel cell and disposable electronic products, and a manufacturing method thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The palladium-doped silica nanotubes are manufactured by the steps of: (i) adding an organic material represented by the following formula (I) to an organic solvent, an aqueous solution, or a mixture of an organic solvent and an aqueous solution to prepare tube-type molds; (ii) adding a Pd(Ac)2 solution to the solution prepared in the step (i) to dope the tube-type molds with palladium; and (iii) adding colloidal silica to the solution after the palladium doping step to be reacted, followed by performing firing.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar cell with a recess-type electrode is provided to be used in a polycrystalline silicon solar cell vulnerable to thermal budget by remarkably decreasing a high-temperature process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell with a recess-type electrode includes a metal electrode formed in a groove(G) formed in a substrate(1) wherein the metal electrode is made of a single structure. After paste or colloid(2) including conductive particles or a precursor of a conductive particle is injected into the groove, a heat treatment is performed to form the metal electrode. The conductive particle is made of silicide which is a compound of silicon and either one of transition metal or rare earth metal.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar cell including a CNT(carbon nanotube) is provided to form a solar cell including CNT with excellent conversion efficiency by using a conductive NWNT(multi-wall carbon nanotube) as an electrode of a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back plate(12) is formed on a substrate(11). The substrate can be a flexible substrate of one of Cu foil, Al foil, stainless steel or polymer. A conductive CNT arrangement body(13) is formed on the back plate. A p-type semiconductor layer(15) is formed between the respective CNT of the arrangement body and on the arrangement body, including Ib-IIIb-VIb group elements. An n-type semiconductor layer(16) is formed on the semiconductor layer, including IIb-Via group elements. A ZnO window layer(17) is formed on the n-type semiconductor layer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided to absorb more solar cell by forming a titanium dioxide layer having no crack and a large non-surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first substrate(200) and a second substrate(210) are disposed to confront each other. A semiconductor electrode(240) of a wire-type member is disposed between the first and the second substrate, including an oxide layer(250) having a plurality of protrusions having a large non-surface area for photochemical reaction and a dye layer capable of supplying excited electrons that are chemically absorbed to the oxide layer. A counter electrode(230) is disposed between the first and the second substrate to conduct, separated from the semiconductor electrode. An electrolyte solution can supply electrons to the dye layer by a redox reaction, interposed between the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. The wire-type member has a cross section of a circular or polygonal type.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The current-collection board (5) is attached to a fuel cell stack, and collects current from the end fuel cell of the fuel cell stack. An electric power extracting section (51) has a resistance value which decreases in a surface direction.    USE - For fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses concentration of electric current within the vicinity of electric power extracting section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of current-collection board.    Current-collection board (5)    Electric power extracting section (51)    Current-collection units (70a-70e)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen is generated in the fuel electrode of the fuel cell and the moisture content in the oxidizing agent electrode is controlled, when the supply of fuel resets from the fuel deficient state during running of the fuel cell. The voltage is applied between the fuel electrode and the oxidizing agent electrode, so that electrolysis of water in the oxidizing agent electrode is performed.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of electric power generation due to moisture content in the fuel electrode, is prevented, after running fuel cell system in fuel deficient state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell sealing agent is pressure cooker tested at 121degreesC, under relative humidity of 100% RH and 2-atmospheric condition for 240 hours. The durability of solar-cell sealing agent is evaluated based on generation of acetic-acid. The solar-cell sealing agent contains ethylene acetic-acid vinyl copolymer as main component.    USE - For electricity generating element used in solar-cell module and as protective material from foreign materials such as dust, water and resin.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides evaluated solar-cell sealing agent having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar-cell module.    Glass substrate (1)    Sealing film (2,4)    Electricity generating element (3)    Bag cover (5)    Solar-cell module (10)
NOVELTY - Several terminal boards (32a,32b,33a,33b,33c) are connected to the output electrodes (7) of the solar cell module. A rectifier including lead frame and diode chip are joined with the N type and P type semiconductors. Several half coating diodes (11a-11d) positioned by the space interval of 6mm, are connected in parallel to the terminal boards and to the contacting state of the electrode of the upper surface of the lead frame and N type semiconductor of diode chip of the rectifier.    USE - For solar cell modules of solar cell system (claimed) used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation of the diode is suppressed and the heat from the diode is radiated to the terminal board easily by positioning the half contacting diodes parallel to the terminal boards and rectifier. So that the reliability and durability of the solar cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The N side lead terminal and P side lead terminal are extended from the electrodes of the P type and N type semiconductor. The N side and P side lead terminals are connected to the protrusion portion of the terminal boards. The terminal boards consist of external connection terminal boards (32a,32b) and intermediate terminal boards (33a,33b,33c), so that the planar area of the intermediate terminal board is greater than or equal to 50 times of the planar area of the single diode chip of the rectifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the terminal box.    Output electrode (7)    Housing (10)    Half coating diodes (11a-11d)    External connection terminal boards (32a,32b)    Intermediate terminal boards (33a,33b,33c)    Connection cables (41,43)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a surface-side transparent protection film (11) provided with several fine corrugations, formed on the surface of a photovoltaic cell (14). The fabric-weight thickness of the sealing films (13a,13b) containing ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer, formed on the transparent protection films, is calculated by adding the thickness value of a bus-bar electrode, the depth value of a recess of a fine corrugation, and the value of an integer which is greater than or equal to 0.2.    USE - Solar cell module used for prevention of environmental pollution, effective usage of resources, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Damages to the semiconductor substrate of the photovoltaic cells are prevented, even if the semiconductor substrate is thin, hence solar cell module is reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Surface-side transparent protection film (11)    Sealing films (13a,13b)    Photovoltaic cell (14)    Semiconductor substrate (15)    Surface-side electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (2) has fastening band (12) made of glass-fiber reinforcement resin that is wound around the side of stack towards the lamination direction in helical form. The ends of the fastening band are fixed to the insulator (10) of the fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The side slip arising in the fuel cell stack by the load of horizontal direction can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Output terminal (8)    Insulator (10)    Fastening band (12)    Bolt for band fixing (14)
NOVELTY - The tank (A) contains pure water (H) to be supplied for a fuel cell. A stress-relaxation portion (20) is inserted in interior of a tank structure (10) for relieving the stress produced during freezing process of tank.    USE - For fuel cells in electric power generation system of e.g. vehicle, household use etc.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation of pure-water tank and damage of tank provided relative to internal pressure rise during volume expansion and decompression when performing freezing process are prevented efficiently, by the provision of stress-relaxation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional views of water tank before and after freezing processes.    Tank structure (10)    Covers (11,12)    Stress-relaxation portion (20)    Pure-water tank (A)    Pure water (H)
NOVELTY - A photocatalyst film (3) consists of titanium dioxide having photocatalytic activity formed in surface and hole (21) inner surface of porous anodic oxide film (2).    USE - Used for titania nano array, dye sensitized solar cell and environmental cleaning.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst film has high photocatalytic activity. Since the titanium dioxide is supported with metal single unit, visible light is absorbed and excited electron is generated in low light energy, and recombination of excited electron is suppressed. The photocatalyst film has favorable adhesiveness with respect to substrate and is manufactured easily, economically and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the photocatalyst film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the anodic oxide film and titanium dioxide film.    Substrate (1)    Anodic oxide film (2)    Photocatalyst film (3)    Holes (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has a follower (20) that is moved with the consumption of liquid fuel which is either methanol liquid, ethanol liquid, dimethyl ether, formic acid, hydrazine, sodium borohydride, ammonia liquor, ethylene glycol or sucrose aqueous solution in a fuel container (10). A tracking auxiliary element (21) and a cover which are insoluble in liquid fuel are also used in the fuel container.    USE - For small-sized fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant property of the fuel cartridge is excellent. The liquid fuel is supplied to the fuel-cell main unit directly and steadily. The deformation of the follower is prevented even if intense vibration is added to fuel cartridge, thus preventing loss of liquid fuel at the time of storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel container (10)    Fuel outflow port (11)    Follower (20)    Tracking auxiliary element (21)    Fuel cartridge (A)
NOVELTY - The container comprises polyester and has density change of less than 0.01g/cm3 of bottom part and opening when measured after storing the fuel for one week at 60degreesC.    USE - For cartridges accommodating fuel for fuel cells of portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The container excellent in squeeze property, transparency, heat resistance, barrier property, external-appearance, dimensional stability of opening is produced economically in large yield. The bottom part or opening of container does not whiten even when high concentration methanol is stored and impact-resistance fall is effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel is methanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the polyester container from for fuel-cell cartridges.    Fuel-cell cartridges (1)    Opening (2)    Shoulder portion (3)    Drum (4)    Bottom portion (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has a exposed portion (3) protruded from the positive and negative electrodes (4,5) of the electric power generation unit (1) among the mutually adjacent electric power generation units, that are embedded under the seal (2), to connect the electric power generation units. The exposed portion and the electrolyte film are adhered using the film made of thermoplastic resin.    USE - Methanol-type fuel cell, hydrogen-type fuel cell, etc., used as power supply of small electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - An electrochemical device of high electric power generation efficiency can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (1)    Seal (2)    Exposed portion (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting permissible operation time of fuel cell (15) per unit time, according to estimation of electric power demand. The driving plan of fuel cell is obtained based on the durable operation time of fuel cell, so that the fuel cell is driven within the range of permissible operation time per unit time. The fuel cell is driven based on the obtained driving plan.    USE - For operating fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell mounted in fuel cell system (claimed) installed in residence, small-scale apartment house and small-scale office.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of fuel cell can be prolonged until the planned period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (15)    Heat exchanger (21)    Temperature detector (38)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating an electric conducting paste containing electroconductive particles and a glass frit to the surface of the semiconductor substrate (11). The semiconductor substrate is heated by using a catalyst unit and pressure reduced by performing hydrogen processing to form an electrode containing hydrogen gas, after coating the semiconductor substrate with electric conducting paste.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact resistance of the solar cell is reduced and the solar cell of high conversion efficiency is manufactured easily without spoiling external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Semiconductor substrate (11)    Electroconductivity regions (12,13)    Joint surface (15)    Back surface electrode (16)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer comprises a mixture containing a catalyst component, an electrolyte material and carbon material. The carbon material comprises a catalyst support carbon material which supports the catalyst component, and gaseous diffusion carbon black which does not support the catalyst component. The gaseous diffusion carbon black and water vapor absorption amount in 90% relative humidity are 100 or less ml/g at 25degreesC. The ratio of oil absorption amount of the gaseous diffusion carbon black per 100 g and nitrogen adsorption specific surface area is 1 or more.    USE - Used for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive and highly efficient catalyst layer is ensured.
NOVELTY - The fuel electrode (3) contains catalyst which promotes protonation of fuel gas, water-electrolysis catalyst which promotes electrolysis of water, and material having cage type crystal structure.    USE - For fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel electrode suppresses the irreversible deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material has hydroxyl group, and is a cage silica or zeolite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    Separator (1,7)    Diffused layer (2,6)    Fuel electrode (3)    Electrolyte film (4)    Oxygen electrode (5)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge has a fuel absorber (17) for absorbing liquid fuel, that is installed in valve stem (24b) in the flow path of the liquid fuel from the nozzle opening (11) at the front end to the seal portion.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used in notebook personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses remains of the liquid fuel to the nozzle portion front end or the front end of the socket portion, after extraction of the fuel cartridge, by positioning fuel absorber to absorb liquid fuel which remained in the fuel flow path. The safety and reliability of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the nozzle portion at the side of fuel cartridge in the fuel cell and the socket portion.    Socket portion (6)    Nozzle portion (9)    Nozzle opening (11)    Nozzle head (12)    Fuel absorber (17)    Valve stem (24b)
NOVELTY - The transparent electroconductive substrate (10) is formed by arranging transparent conductive material (12) containing fluoridation stannic-oxide film on the surface of to-be-processed material (11,11a) having transparent component. The specific resistance of fluoridation stannic oxide film is 4x10-4 ohm(cm).    USE - For liquid crystal display and plasma display panel used for personal computer, television, mobile telephone and transparent window electrode of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent electroconductive substrate is economical, and has excellent transmittance and stability. The solar cell formed using transparent electroconductive substrate has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of transparent electro conductive substrate; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of transparent electro conductive substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the transparent electroconductive substrate.    Transparent electroconductive substrate (10)    To-be-processed material (11)    To-be-processed material surface (11a)    Transparent conductive material (12)
NOVELTY - A metal catalyst (11) is supported to single wall nanotube (10), and multiple wall nanotube (12) is grown on single wall nanotube supported with metal catalyst, using the metal catalyst. Thus, carbon nanotube is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of carbon nanotube for supported catalyst for electrode of fuel cell (all claimed), such as direct methanol fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, domestic electric power generation system, mobile communication equipment, medical equipment, equipment for military affairs and space commercial equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon nanotube having improved electrical conductivity characteristics, surface resistance characteristics and favorable specific surface area. The fuel cell using the carbon nanotube has improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of formation of carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single wall nanotube (10)    Metal catalyst (11)    Multiple wall nanotube (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains complex oxide containing copper, zinc, aluminum and chromium or its oxide, and solid acid.    USE - For steam-reforming dimethyl ether and manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas (claimed) used as fuel in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst enables to manufacture hydrogen-containing gas with high hydrogen concentration over a long period of time maintaining high reforming efficiency, and has excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the steam-reforming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactor (4)    Reaction chamber (4A)    Electric furnace (4B)    Temperature recorder (5)    Automatic sampler (7)
NOVELTY - A front end surface of convex shaped rib overlaps the back surface of a gas separator when seen from the thickness direction of the gas separator. The convex shaped rib front end of each gas separator faces each other through a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (100), when seen from thickness direction of the MEA. The gas separator contains nickel (Ni) of 35.5 to 36.5%, iron nickel (FeNi) group with iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurity. The thickness of gas separator is 0.24mm to 0.36mm.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, sulfuric-acid type fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) for power supply for electric vehicles, mobile telephone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The compact fuel cell is provided by reducing thickness of gas separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the MEA.    MEA (100)    Metal plate (201)
NOVELTY - A trapping-agent sheet is obtained by adhering a specific aluminum or boron-containing trapping agent to a sheet-like component.    USE - For organic electronic device (claimed) such as organic electroluminescent panel, organic thin film transistor (TFT), organic solar cell and organic complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The trapping-agent sheet has excellent moisture-content trapping property and oxygen trapping property, and is easily manufactured. The organic electronic device has favorable handleability and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The trapping-agent sheet is obtained by adhering a trapping agent to a sheet-like component. The trapping-agent is given by formula (I): R1R2R3M.    R1-R3=hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkoxy or carboxyl;and    M=aluminum or boron.    The trapping agent has 1 or more C-M bonding as supplement agent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of trapping-agent sheet, which involves coating mixture of the trapping agent and a binder, on a sheet-like component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows moisture-content trapping characteristics of trapping-agent sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A trapping agent consists of aluminum or boron-containing organic compound.    USE - For arranging organic electronic device, such as organic thin film transistor, organic solar cell and organic complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The trapping agent has excellent moisture content trapping property, oxygen trapping property and handleability, and provides organic electronic device having high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A trapping agent consists of aluminum or boron-containing organic compound of formula: R1R2R3M, having one or more M-C bonding.    R1-R3=H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cyclic alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, carboxyl, thiolate or secondary amino group;and    M=aluminum or boron.
NOVELTY - A housing has a chamber (101), an inlet opening in the housing for the flow of unreacted fuel and other products emitted by a fuel cell into the chamber, and an outlet opening in the housing through which collected fuel is discharged from the chamber. The housing comprises of a first channel having a first opening connectable to the outlet opening for the discharge of the collected fuel from the chamber into the first channel and, a second opening connectable to a fuel cell through which collected fuel is discharged from the first channel out of the body and into a fuel cell.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed) for use in portable electronic apparatus e.g. cellular phone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), and wire/wireless telecommunication network e.g. Internet and digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures compact and light weight structure of the fuel cell system while keeping the efficiency of the fuel cell system high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of recycling fuel in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the fuel feeder housing.    Fuel feeder housing (100)    Chamber (101)    First connecting portion (102)    Gas-liquid separator (108)    Fastening hole (109)
NOVELTY - Dopant material is applied to the surface of a semiconductor substrate. A diffusion step is performed for providing a predetermined doping profile from the surface into the body of the semiconductor substrate. The surface is etched back by performing oxidization of the surface to generate an oxide which is afterwards etched off. The oxidization is a chemical oxidization that leaves the doping profile in an unoxidized portion of the semiconductor substrate unaltered.    USE - Doping concentration provision method for use in industrial mass manufacturing for providing predetermined doping concentration on surface of semiconductor substrate e.g. in emitter section of photovoltaic element.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simpler and less complicated method of providing predetermined doping concentration at surface of semiconductor substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for producing solar cells; and    (2) a system for providing a predetermined doping concentration at a surface of a semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of two doping profiles, one obtained by applying a gas phase material and another obtained by applying a liquid phase material.
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell system includes a power control unit that increases novel fuel-gas supply amount to be greater than target value set according to generated electric current, until impurity in the supplied fuel gas is less than predetermined value at the time of start-up of the system.    USE - For vehicle, robot, ship, aircraft, house, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electric power generation voltage at the time of system start-up can be suppressed reliably while improving the fuel consumption rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the control operation of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing thermally and electrically conductive hydrophilic mass transport element (104) between cathode current collector (102) and gas diffusion layer (110). The heat (108) is transported along element from interior to exterior of element and water (106) is transported along element inside/exterior of cell (100). The heat is removed from exterior by radiation, free and forced convections. The water is removed from exterior by convection and advection. The water is added to cell from exterior to interior by advection and capillary wicking.    USE - In-plane fuel cell heat and water management method.    ADVANTAGE - The mal-distribution in the water flow and instability in system is suppressed with a simple structure improving the power density since the increase in the ohmic loss due to the introduction of new components is eliminated. The transport element can be built with materials already used in fuel cells with hydrophilic treatement, so that the danger of contamination is limited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for In-plane fuel cell heat and water management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a planar view of the fuel cell integrated with the heat and mass transfer element.    Fuel cell (100)    Cathode Current collector (102)    Transport element (104)    Water (106)    Heat (108)    Gas diffusion layer (110)
NOVELTY - The fluid tank (100) has water filled between hermetically-sealed type outer case (210) and inner case (220) of housing (200). The housing receives liquid-phase component such as methanol solution and water, and gas-phase component such as carbon dioxide, methanol gas, and air. The gas-phase component discharged from housing passes through water filled between cases of housing, to the outside. The fluid tank has an injection pipe (400) having an elastic stationary pipe and rotary pipe, for supplying liquid-phase component discharged from housing to a fuel cell stack.    USE - For use as water controller system for fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, and polymer electrolyte fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (claimed), etc., used as portable power supply unit for vehicle, home use, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel tank is capable of restraining unreacted methanol gas discharged from fuel cell, from being exhausted to outside. The methanol solution obtained from the collected methanol gas can be effectively reused, and the carbon dioxide can be discharged, even when the tank is inclined or turned upside down. The structure is simple and durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fluid tank.    Fluid tank (100)    Housing (200)    Outer case (210)    Inner case (220)    Injection pipe (400)
NOVELTY - The solar tile has miniature photovoltaic module (6) which is made of several cells of semiconductor material (7) that are joined by conductor wires (14), unipolar connectors (5) that pass through ceramic tile (1) through orifices (4) made in upper portion of slot (2). A hardened crystal (3) made of transparent or semi-transparent material is located on miniature module and is engaged in slot. The miniature photovoltaic module collects solar radiation and converts it into electrical energy by photovoltaic effect.    USE - For roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The solar tile can be placed on the new roof or existing roof effectively by combining photovoltaic tiles and conventional tiles without difference in appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of photovoltaic solar tile.    Ceramic tile (1)    Slot (2)    Hardened crystal (3)    Orifices (4)    Unipolar conductors (5)    Miniature photovoltaic module (6)    Semiconductor material (7)    Conductor wires (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell controller (5a-n) has microprocessor (10a-n), output interface connected to the microprocessor for outputting signals to control a fuel cell stack (110a-n), and input interface connected to the microprocessor for receiving from the stack signals indicative of the operating condition of the stack. The controller starts operation of the fuel cell stack by output from the output interface of signals controlled by the microprocessor and stops operation in the event of fault occurring. The fault is detected by monitoring by the microprocessor of signals input to the input interface.    USE - For controlling, monitoring and logging data from a fuel cell stack, and for use within vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is capable of controlling a wide variety of fuel cells and associated peripherals. The use of fuel-cell controllers combined with a network controller allows for real-time remote control and monitoring of performance of each of the fuel cell stacks. It also enables the control of operating parameters, and can automatically collate and log performance data from the several stack controllers for analysis of historical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) fuel-cell stack control network, comprising a network controller (130); and fuel-cell stack controllers; and    (2) method of controlling fuel cell stacks, where each fuel cell stack incorporates a stack controller.    The fuel cell controller further comprises a network interface comprising a controller area network interface, an Ethernet interface or RS232 interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an example control network.    Fuel-cell controllers (5a-n)    Microprocessors (10a-n)    Fuel cell stacks (110a-n)    Network controller (130)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module is manufactured by providing greater than or equal to2 solar cells (40), each cell having top illuminating surface (42) and 2 terminals; electrically interconnecting the solar cells with a conductor between the terminal of each cell to form a circuit; and coating a side of the circuit that corresponds to and includes the top illuminating surface of the solar cells with a moisture barrier film (41) to form a moisture-resistant surface on the circuit.    USE - For manufacturing a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides better environmental stability by making use of a moisture barrier film to form a moisture-resistance surface on an illuminating surface of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a solar cell coated with transparent moisture barrier layer.    Solar cells (40)    Moisture barrier film (41)    Illuminating surface (42)    Back surface (43)    Metallic wires (44)    Connection points (45)
NOVELTY - A fuel flow board (13) has a fuel supply portion which is placed on the surface of the main unit (131) of the board, and a dissipating component (135) is placed within the main unit. A portion of the dissipating component protrudes from the main unit and deployed on the total area of the fuel supply portions averagely.    USE - Used for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flow board furnishes fuel with a flow structure and dissipates heat within operated fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fuel flow board.    Fuel flow board (13)    Main unit (131)    Fuel supply portion (133)    Dissipating component (135)
NOVELTY - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm.    USE - Useful in portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is simple and cost effective due to low catalyst loading and high performance, avoids toxicity, and provides high discharge characteristics at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the gel electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm and conductivity of 4x10-3 S/cm. The anode is subjected to a hydrophilization treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a direct liquid fuel cell:    Cathode; (1)    Anode; (2)    Electrolyte; (3)    Fuel chamber. (4)
NOVELTY - Provided is a direct oxidation fuel cell which does not use a fuel crossovered from an anode to a cathode by the membrane of a membrane electrode assembly(MEA), is improved in the temperature atmosphere of an MEA by the oxidation reaction of fuel and air and is enhanced in the efficiency of an electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct oxidation fuel cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly(10) which comprises a membrane(13) and a first catalyst activation part(11) and a second catalyst activation part(12) formed at both sides of the membrane; an anode member which has a first channel for circulating fuel and is arranged so as to be closely adhered to the first catalyst activation part; and a cathode member which has a second channel for circulating air and is arranged so as to be closely adhered to the second catalyst activation part. The second catalyst activation part comprises a cathode layer(22) which is formed at the other region(B) except the edge region of the membrane; and an oxidation catalyst layer(24) which is formed at the edge region(A) of the membrane to generate a heat energy by the oxidation reaction of the fuel moved from the first catalyst activation part.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The transparent-electrode base material (100) has an indium tin oxide film (20) or indium zinc oxide film, and niobium-doped titanium oxide film (30), sequentially formed on a base material (10). The amount of niobium in niobium-doped titanium oxide film is 0.1-30 atomic%, and thickness of niobium-doped titanium oxide film is 10-200 nm.    USE - For photoelectric-conversion apparatus (claimed) such as dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent-electrode base material has low sheet resistance and high visible light transmittance. The niobium-doped titanium oxide film is formed uniformly on base material without change in crystal system during baking. The peeling of semiconductor layer formed on transparent-electrode base material, during baking is prevented. The adhesiveness of niobium-doped titanium oxide film and titanium oxide-semiconductor layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The niobium-doped titanium oxide is formed by sputtering method using niobium-containing suboxide titanium target. The crystal system of niobium-doped titanium oxide before and after baking process, is anatase type and/or rutile type crystal system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of transparent-electrode base material.    Glass substrate (base material) (10)    Indium tin oxide film (20)    Niobium-doped titanium oxide film (30)    Transparent-electrode base material (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has high-frequency electrode (6) to which electric power is supplied from exterior of vacuum vessel (2). A feeder (5) is connected to the electric power supply unit arranged in the exterior of vacuum vessel and high-frequency electrode. A capacitor (9) is connected between feeder and grounding-potential.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus e.g. parallel-plate plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus, capacitive coupling type etching apparatus etc., used for manufacturing thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction caused due the unnecessary discharge within vacuum vessel and dielectric breakdown within matching circuit can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plasma CVD apparatus (1)    Vacuum vessel (2)    Feeder (5)    High-frequency electrode (6)    Capacitor (9)
NOVELTY - The transparent electroconductive film consists of zinc, aluminum, indium, gallium and oxygen. The atomic ratio of aluminum with respect to mixture (A) of zinc, aluminum, indium and gallium is more than 2% to less than 6%. The atomic ratio of indium with respect to mixture (A) is more than 0.1% to less than 1.0%. The atomic ratio of gallium with respect to mixture (A) is more than 0.1% to less than 1.0%.    USE - For flat panel display such as liquid crystal display (claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-oxide type transparent electroconductive film of thickness 200 nm or less has excellent heat resistance, moisture resistance and chemical resistance, and low resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for zinc-oxide type sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The anode catalyst layer (21) promotes the protonation of hydrogen, while the waterelectrolysis catalyst layer (22) by the water electrolysis catalyst is supported by the water repellent carbon. The water repellent carbon is a high crystallization carbon with average face distance of the surface of 3.45 nanometer or less. The electrolyte film is formed on the fuel electrode for fuel cell and has proton conductivity.    USE - For fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the irreversible degradation by oxidation, thus suppressing the electric power generation efficiency fall of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the drawing of a fuel electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode catalyst layer (21)    Waterelectrolysis catalyst layer (22)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (23)
NOVELTY - A ring (20) covers the outer peripheral surface of a sealant (11) sealing the openings of tank main structure (10). The openings are provided at the ends of the tank main structure.    USE - For fuel cell of fuel cell electric power generation system used in fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation and damage of the pure-water tank or prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pure-water tank.    Tank main structure (10)    Sealant (11)    Fitting structure (11a)    Ring (20)    Pure-water tank (A)
NOVELTY - Support particles are dispersed into reaction system of liquid phase containing metal ion which as a basis of metal microparticles, and the ion is reduced by a reducing agent under heating. The surface of support particles are supported while precipitating as metal microparticles, and cooled at the rate of 3 K/min or more to obtain metal catalyst.    USE - For manufacturing metal catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - The pipe (40) has a knock-out plate (58) which is continuously protruded from an internal peripheral surface of the pipe to more downstream than a centrifugal-force providing unit in a flow direction of exhaust gas. A lower surface of the plate is made to oppose the turning direction front side of the exhaust gas.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The significant increase of the pressure loss of the exhaust gas can be suppressed since the cross-sectional area of the pipe is not changed rapidly. The freezing of water content can be prevented effectively, when the temperature of the gas is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional views of the exhaust pipe.    Exhaust pipe (40)    Knock-out plate (58)    Water content trapper (60)    Opening (68)    Drainage tube (72)
NOVELTY - The visible light transmission type semiconductor element has a semiconductor film formed by the irradiation of a transparent substrate (8) with laser beam (6b) from a laser oscillator (9b) during the deposition of the semiconductor composition consisting of p-type or n-type semiconductor material on the transparent substrate. The wavelength of the irradiated light is shorter than the absorption wavelength of the edge of the semiconductor film.    USE - For visible light transmission type solar cell and tunnel diode.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of low heat resistant and lightweight substrate such as plastic substrate is possible by forming semiconductor film without heating operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for visible light transmission type semiconductor element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the vapor deposition apparatus used for producing visible light transmission type semiconductor element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vacuum vessel (1)    Light introducing windows (4a,4b)    Ultraviolet laser beams (6a,6b)    Transparent substrate (8)    Laser oscillators (9a,9b)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has several semiconductor micro grains (1) positioned at predetermined intervals at planar shape, and several openings (12) formed in mesh shape, so as to form a net-like material (2). The semiconductor micro grains are held in the openings in a non-contact manner.    USE - For semiconductor micro grain-lens composite structure (claimed) for semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor micro grain structure enables to stably and collectively form deep valley of sealing resin between semiconductor micro grains quickly and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resin sealing method; and    (2) solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor micro grain structure.    Semiconductor micro grain (1)    Net-like material (2)    Spacer (3)    Support plate (4)    Opening (12)    Bonding material (13)
NOVELTY - The water treatment system of fuel cell apparatus (E) has water treating units (12,16) respectively connected with condensed water supply line (11) and city water supply line (15), arranged in parallel. A branch pipe path (21) connected to supply line (15) or unit (16) is provided in supply line (11). City water (WO) is circulated in unit (16) and supplied to apparatus (E). System is controlled such that portion of condensed water is circulated in unit (16) and discharged from path (21), when condensed water is circulated in unit (12) and supplied to apparatus (E).    USE - For treating condensed water and city water, and supplying treated water to fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The water treatment system enables production of treated water having high quality. The replacement period of water treating units is long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating city water processing of water treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condensed water supply line (11)    Water treating unit (12,16)    Treated water discharge pipe paths (13,17)    City water supply line (15)    Branch pipe path (21)    Flow rate adjustment unit (23)    To-be-processed water (W)    City water (WO)    Fuel cell apparatus (E)
NOVELTY - The gas humidifier (25) has a water-steam permeable film (30) arranged in an outer-shell container. The to-be-humidified gas is flowing through a gas flow path (34) formed in the surface side of a permeable film. A high-humidity gas is flowing through a gas passage (32) formed in the other surface side of the permeable film. The permeable film permeates water steam from the high-humidity gas side to the to-be-humidified gas side so that the steam-partial-pressure difference between the gas paths formed in the surface sides of the permeable film is small.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The partial decline in the water steam permeation efficiency in the permeable film is suppressed. The humidification efficiency of the gas humidifier is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gas humidifier.    Gas humidifier (25)    Water-steam permeable film (30)    High-humidity gas passage (32)    To-be-humidified-gas flow path (34)    Gas exhaust ports (36,38)
NOVELTY - Water-soluble coolant is removed from used slurry (1) produced during manufacture of silicon wafer and containing at least water-soluble coolant, abrasive grain and silicon grain, by carrying out primary centrifugation, and solid content is produced. The coolant remained in solid content is extracted using low-boiling point organic solvent (S) having boiling point lower than coolant, by carrying out distillation of portion(s) (3a) of liquid obtained by centrifugation. The solvent is removed by filtration, and solid content is recovered.    USE - For recovering silicon-containing material from slurry used during manufacture of silicon wafer. Silicon-containing material is used for solar cell and semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of toxic organic substance and contamination by adhesion of organic substance are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of silicon-containing material recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Used slurry (1)    Portion of liquid after primary centrifugation (3a)    Solid content after primary centrifugation (3b)    Portion of liquid after secondary centrifugation (5a)    Solid content after secondary centrifugation (5b)    Regenerated coolant (6)    Portion of liquid after distillation (9a)    Solid content after distillation (9b)    Silicon-containing material (23)
NOVELTY - The thin-film formation apparatus has power supply units (60a,60b) that supply high frequency electric power to feeding points (53,54) of discharge electrode (3), through transmission lines (12a,12b,14a,14b). Adjustment units (13a,13b) for adjusting impedance of the power supply units and discharge electrode, are connected in middle of the transmission lines, and a discharge electrode impedance adjusting unit (40a) comprising inductor or capacitor is connected between the discharge electrode and implant-proof board (4).    USE - For forming thin film in manufacture of solar cell such as amorphous-silicon solar cell, fine-crystal silicon solar cell and multi-junction type solar cell, thin film transistor (TFT), etc.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform high-frequency plasma can be formed between the discharge and counter electrodes easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The discharge electrode has two horizontal electrodes, several vertical electrodes between the horizontal electrodes, and auxiliary horizontal electrodes provided between the horizontal electrodes and electrically connected to vertical electrodes. The position of feeding point is changeable. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the thin film formation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge electrode (3)    Implant-proof board (4)    Transmission lines (12a,12b,14a,14b)    Adjustment units (13a,13b)    Discharge electrode impedance adjusting unit (40a)    Feeding points (53,54)    Power supply units (60a,60b)
NOVELTY - A gas drive unit has gas supply path to circulate gas through gas discharge path. A vapor-liquid-separation device (14) separates moisture content from the circulating gas. A water drain unit drains the isolated moisture content in a drain tank (15) out of the fuel cell system. A moisture content calculation unit computes the content currently stored in the drain tank. A control unit (17) operates the gas drive unit in the difference amount of drives, when moisture content is more than a threshold-value.    USE - For use in electric-power-generation.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor-liquid-separation performance can be maintained in a high state by controlling the circulating load to an appropriate value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (13)    Vapor-liquid-separation device (14)    Drain tank (15)    Control unit (17)    Purge valve (19)
NOVELTY - Double-structure self-cleaning film has titania layer formed on porous silica layer.    USE - For composite structure containing transparent substrate and double-structure self-cleaning film (claimed) used for solar cell, luminaire and greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - The double-structure self-cleaning film has excellent self-cleaning function and reflection preventing function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of double-structure self-cleaning film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of double-structure self-cleaning film.
NOVELTY - The titanium-oxide ultrafine particles have a particle diameter of 5-100 nm and crystal plane (101) as a main surface.    USE - For dispersion liquids, in optical semiconductor electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells, for photocatalysts, for super hydrophilic films (all claimed), and for photoelectric transducers.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium-oxide ultrafine particles have high crystallinity, a particle size of 10-150 nm, and narrow particle size distribution. The dye-sensitized solar cells obtained using the particles have high photoelectric-conversion rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium-oxide ultrafine particles, which involves using hydrolysis product of titanium alkoxide or titanium-metal salt as starting material, producing a mixed solution an aqueous alkali solution, water, diol or triol, and starting material, and hydrothermally-processing and crystallizing the mixed solution.
NOVELTY - The module (1) comprises a high temperature reaction unit (4) placed in a heat insulation package (200) to raise the reaction of the reaction material. A interconnecting tube (8) constructed between high temperature reaction unit and low temperature reaction unit (6) penetrates reaction material and product, for selective oxidation reaction with respect to reaction temperature range of high and low temperature reaction units. Multiple pipe materials (15,17,19,21) formed on super elasticity material emits product to high temperature reaction units from a supply.    USE - For fuel cell used in motor vehicles, portable apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stress on pipe that is formed with super elasticity is relieved, and deformation and destruction proof capability of pipe material is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the microreactor module.    Microreactor module (1)    High temperature reaction unit (4)    Low temperature reaction unit (6)    Interconnecting tube (8)    Pipe materials (15,17,19,21)    Heat insulation package (200)
NOVELTY - The cathode catalyst includes a carrier which comprises molybdenum, sulfur and iodine, and an active metal supported on the carrier. The active metal is selected from a group consisting of ruthenium, platinum, rhodium, and corresponding combinations. The carrier is selected from a group consisting of nanowire, nanotubes, and a corresponding mixture of nanowire and nanotubes.    USE - For membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent activity and selectivity for reduction of oxidant, thus improving performance of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-sectional view of membrane-electrode assembly.    Cathode (5)    Electrode substrates (31,51)    Catalyst layers (33,53)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming functional structures e.g. integrated circuits (10, 12, 13), on a surface of a solar cell (1), where one of the integrated circuits generates a locatable signal (14) and exchanges data with a processing unit. The solar cell is manufactured from a single-crystal semiconductor body. The functional structures are connected with the solar cell in an inseparable manner.    USE - Used for manufacturing a solar cell through double-sided donation of a semiconductor material (claimed), where the solar cell is utilized for converting light energy into electrical energy by a photoelectric effect.    ADVANTAGE - The functional structures are connected with the solar cell in an inseparable manner, thus manufacturing a compact solar cell in an economic manner without utilizing complex additional external circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a pn transition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a photovoltaic module with an integrated solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Pn transition (5)    Photovoltaic module (3)    Integrated circuits (10, 12, 13)    Locatable signal (14)
NOVELTY - Hybrid powertrain coordinated control system using high temperature fuel cell relates to fuel cell technology field. In the invention output end of coordinated controller connects to the input ends of main fuel regulator and auxiliary fuel regulator respectively. The output end of main fuel regulator connects to the input end of main fuel actuator. The output end of main fuel actuator connects to the input end of main fuel regulator valve. The output end of auxiliary fuel actuator connects to the input end of auxiliary fuel regulator valve. The output end of fuel source connects to the output end of main fuel regulator valve and the output end of auxiliary fuel regulator valve by pipes. The input end of hybrid powertrain coordinated control system connects to the output end of main fuel regulator valve and the output end of auxiliary fuel regulator valve. The invention hybrid powertrain system could operate high effectively and stably under the working condition of designment, also it could operate under variable condition with some high efficiency of generating electricity.
NOVELTY - The ion conductor (10) contains inorganic porous membrane (1) having electrolyte material (2) containing anion component and cation component. The inorganic porous membrane contains multiple pores (1a) in which multiple proton donating functional groups are bonded on the surface.    USE - For energy devices such as fuel cells (both claimed), water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic-acid electrolyzier, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen enricher, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent ionic conductivity, heat resistance, water resistance, and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic porous membrane having spherical shape is chosen from metal oxide of alumina, silica, titania and/or zirconia. The inorganic porous membrane is formed from inorganic sol, suspension liquid of polymer fine particles or inorganic material. The inorganic sol is an inorganic colloid. The electrolyte material is an ionic liquid. The proton donating functional group is Broensted-acid type functional group. The Broensted-acid type functional group is sulfonic acid, phosphoric acid or carboxylic acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of manufacture of ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the scanning electrode microscope of inorganic porous membrane.    Inorganic porous membrane (1)    Pores (1a)    Electrolyte material (2)    Communication port (4)    Ion conductor (10)
NOVELTY - A judgment module judges whether the external temperature of the fuel cell system and the temperature of system components satisfy preset temperature conditions between start and stop of the fuel cell system. An alerting unit promotes the input of low temperature countermeasure request with respect to the user.    USE - Fuel cell system having solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell, used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature countermeasure control is not performed superfluously. The useless consumption of fuel gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Organic material layer production involves providing, onto a substrate, under deposition conditions, a solution layer comprising the organic material dissolved in a solvent. The layer is reflowed. The reflowing is applied before the layer has been dried out completely, and is limited in time so that the layer is not dried out completely during the reflowing. The layer is controlled dried out so that drying is performed slower than it would be under deposition conditions.    USE - The method is used for producing organic layer useful as part of a photovoltaic cell, a light-emitting diode, a photodetector, transistor, laser or memory element; and for producing solar cell (claimed). The organic layer is used as, e.g. photo-active layer in organic photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The resulting organic layer shows an improvement of both the micro quality leading to obtain a fully continuous film with minor surface roughness, and an accurate line resolution and edge definition. When applying a method, high quality of a fully continuous film with minor surface roughness is obtained. The need for additional treatments of the photovoltaic layer to optimize the performance of the final photovoltaic device is not disregarded by the method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the use of the above method for the production of the organic layer as part of a photovoltaic cell, a light-emitting diode, a photodetector, transistor, laser or memory element. The method may involve the production of solar cell by providing a substrate provided with first electrodes, and after reflowing, providing second electrodes on top of the layer of organic material.
NOVELTY - A polynuclear metal complex having at least one macrocyclic ligand having 5-15 coordinating atoms and several metal atoms in a molecule, is subjected to heating treatment, radiation exposure treatment or electric discharge treatment. The polynuclear metal complex has ratio of weight loss after the treatment is 5-90 wt.% and carbon content after the treatment of 5 wt.% or more.    USE - For composition for catalyst (both claimed) used as catalyst of oxidation reduction reaction with electron transfer, peroxide decomposition reaction, oxide decomposition reaction, oxygenation reaction, oxidative-coupling reaction, dehydrogenation and hydrogenation and for synthesizing organic compound and high molecular compound and for additive, modifier, battery and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The polynuclear metal complex provides catalyst having high activity.
NOVELTY - A caulk comprises ceramic material and binder formed into a paste. The ceramic material includes alumina, cerium oxide, and zirconia.    USE - For sealing a manifold to fuel cell stack face in a fuel cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The caulk minimizes gas leakage, maintains electrical isolation and inhibits electrolyte migration. It adheres to the metal and ceramic fuel cell components to which it is applied and forms an efficient manifold-stack seal without detrimentally affecting fuel cell performance or stack life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell assembly comprising fuel cell stack, manifold, and caulk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a portion of the fuel cell stack prior to the application of caulk seal.    Electrode (9)    Bipolar separator plates (10)    Current collectors (11)    Matrices (12)    Weld beads (13)
NOVELTY - Multiple isolation devices are disposed between the inner surface of a frame and the opposing outer surface of a hard disk drive. A fuel cell is coupled to the hard disk drive and the isolation devices. The isolation devices comprises of a fluid contained within a flexible membrane to provide shock absorption to the disk drive within the frame and to provide fuel for powering the cell.    USE - For providing fluid and damping structure to hard disk drive or other sensitive electronic device used in high vibration and shock environments.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective isolation of the vibration on e.g. hard disk drive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a shock absorbing power device;    (2) and a method for providing fluid damping structure with fuel cell    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the method of providing electronic device with fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell control unit (203) adjusts the output current of a fuel cell (1) and controls the output voltage. An operating point consumes and generates the fuels currently supplied in the fuel cell. An operating point detecting unit (202) detects another operating point that generates a maximum power in the fuel cell. A voltage setting unit (201) controls the output current of fuel cell, so that output voltage of fuel cell corresponds to the voltage of either of operating points detected by operating point detecting unit.    USE - Fuel-cell system such as lithium ion battery for use as power supply of small portable device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation can be performed efficiently by detecting and driving the operating point of the fuel cell, even when variation of hydrogen generation amount rises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Voltage setting unit (201)    Hydrogen generation unit (101)    Aluminum powder (102)    Operating point detecting unit (202)    Fuel-cell control unit (203)
NOVELTY - The solid-chambered solid oxide fuel cell has solid oxide fuel cell. The solid oxide fuel cell is a solid-oxide electrolyte having air electrode and fuel electrode. The fuel electrode contains partial-oxidation catalyst and water-vapor modified catalyst. The single-chambered solid oxide fuel cell is a reactor having gas-fuel mixture containing fuel gas and oxidizing-agent gas.    USE - For normal diaphragm type fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The single-chambered solid oxide fuel cell improves the electric power generation efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water-vapor modified catalyst carries rhodium to base material. The base material contains alumina and/or ceria. The alumina and/or ceria carry component element. The component element is chosen from group containing cerium, zirconium, lanthanum, praseodymium, niobium and/or samarium. The partial-oxidation catalyst contains platinum and/or palladium. The single-chambered solid oxide fuel cell further contains water supply unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for process of single-chambered solid oxide fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has an opening in the interface between a thin film photoelectric conversion unit (6) and an intermediate layer (5). A separating groove embedded within thin film photoelectric conversion unit, has bottom face in between intermediate layer and transparent electrode layer (3). The separating groove is superposed on a separating groove (8) when viewed from normal line direction of the surface of the transparent substrate (2).    USE - Integration tandem type thin film silicon solar cell module with intermediate layer having light transmittance and light reflection property.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage current through the intermediate layer is suppressed. The electric power generation efficiency is increased. The increase in the invalid area in the junction is reduced. The productivity is improved and production cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the integration tandem type thin film silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the integration tandem type thin film silicon solar cell module.    Integration tandem type thin film silicon solar cell module (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrode layer (3)    Intermediate layer (5)    Photoelectric conversion unit (6)    Separating groove (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has several nano columns (10a) consisting of indium-gallium nitride (InGaN) on the nano column region (9a). The InGaN region (18a) having an electrode (24a) is connected to the nano columns.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallization quality of semiconductor can be improved and the conversion efficiency of solar cell from light energy to electrical energy can be improved. The adjustment of indium composition ratio in the InGaN region can be improved, without impairing crystallinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal structure of the solar cell.    Solar cells (1a-1d)    Electrodes (2a-2d,24a-24d)    Nano column regions (9a-9d)    Nano columns (10a-10d)    InGaN regions (18a-18d)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting electrically-conductive board (15) with through-holes, on the surface of electroconductive substrate (19) through resin paste. The board is fastened to the substrate by hardening the resin paste. A transparent electrically conductive film (14) is formed on crystallization semiconductor particle (10) e.g. silicon particle exposed through the through-holes in the board. The semiconductor particle and the board are connected, by applying and hardening conductive adhesive (16) in the gap between conductive film and board.    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric-conversion apparatus used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of manufacturing is reduced, since the high-heat-resistance insulating layer and low resistance upper-electrode layer are formed simply, by connecting the silicon particle and board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    Semiconductor particle (10)    Insulation film (12)    Conductive film (14)    Electrically-conductive board (15)    Conductive adhesive (16)    Substrate (19)
NOVELTY - The filler contains silane-modified resin which is obtained by polymerizing ethylenic unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene in presence of catalyst that promotes condensation reaction. The filler has polymerized silicon content of 8-3500 ppm and gel fraction of 1-30%.    USE - For forming filler layer of solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler layer has excellent adhesiveness, external appearance without generation of cloudiness by hot-spot phenomenon, and high light transmittance. The solar cell module comprising filler layer has excellent productivity and recyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst which promotes condensation reaction is a tin group silanol condensation catalyst. The content of catalyst is 0.0002-0.09 mass%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solar cell module.    Solar cell element (1)    Wiring (2)    Surface filler layer (4a)    Back surface filler layer (4b)    Transparent front substrate (5)    Solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film (1) is formed by polycondensing aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic-acid anhydrides. The thickness of film is 3-200 microns, linear expansion coefficient is 1-10 ppm/degree C and the tensile rupture strength of longitudinal direction is 300 Mpa or more.    USE - Copper indium diselenide (CIS) type film-form solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The CIS type solar cell with less defect, high conversion efficiency, flexibility and light in weight is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roll for film-form solar-cell preparation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of solar cell.    Polyimide film (1)    Electrode film (2)    Semiconductor film (3)    Upper electrode film (4)    Window layer (6)
NOVELTY - A photocharge-separation molecule-conductive polymer composite film is formed on an electroconductive substrate (1) by electrolytical-polymerization. The electroconductive substrate is arranged in perpendicular direction facing down in solution containing a photocharge-separation molecule, a conductive polymer monomer and a supporting electrolyte to form the composite film, and to obtain optical response electrode. The solution is electrolytically polymerized by stirring.    USE - For manufacture of optical response electrode for solar cells such as organic polymer solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of optical response electrode with excellent photoelectric-conversion performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the demonstration of electrolytically-polymerizing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive film (3)    Substrate (4)    Electrolytic polymerization solution (20)    Stirring element (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves expanding a lamination sheet in a width direction. An intermediate sheet layer (B) consisting of resin composition such as organic peroxide and ethylene-based copolymer is covered by an outer-side sheet layer (C) comprising resin composition such as organic peroxide and ethylene-based copolymer with lower crosslinkability than the resin composition of intermediate sheet layer in circumferential direction.    USE - For manufacturing adhesive sheet for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet with uniform thickness can be manufactured stably. The pressure-bonding integration of solar cell element and protective layer can be carried out reliably using the adhesive sheet. Sufficient crosslinkability is provided to the intermediate-sheet layer. The heat resistance of the adhesive sheet can be improved and having excellent temperature which can be maintained over a long period of time. The durability of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the stacking state of the adhesive sheet for solar cell.    Adhesive sheet (A)    Intermediate sheet layer (B)    Outer-side sheet layer (C)
NOVELTY - A difference calculation unit (5b) computes the difference between the flow rate computed by the flow-rate calculation unit (5a) and flow rate set at the time of carrying out manual operation. A determination unit (5c) permits the transfer of the automatic operation mode from the manual operation method, when the ratio obtained with respect to difference of the flow rate is in a predetermined range. A flow rate control unit (5d) controls the flow rate of fuel gas or air based on the calculated flow rate difference, in automatic operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell power generation device e.g. solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electric power generating apparatus, polymer-electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) electric power generating apparatus, alkaline fuel cell (AFC) electric power generating apparatus, phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) electric power generating apparatus, molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the production of electric power efficiently by enabling the transfer of automatic-operation mode from manual operative mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) control program for fuel cell power generation device; and    (2) control method for fuel cell power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell power generation device (1)    Flow-rate calculation unit (5a)    Difference calculation unit (5b)    Determination unit (5c)    Flow rate control unit (5d)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell is equipped with a fuel cell stack by which several cells are clamped with a fuel separator board (3) which is stacked with fuel flow channel (22). A fuel connection manifold is connected in the stacked direction of a membrane electrode assembly (1), the fuel separator board and an oxidizing agent separator board (2). The fuel flow channel is connected to the fuel connection manifold. The fuel connection manifold is segmented in a space within the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for solid polymer type fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure added to the water droplet which obstructs the fuel flow channel or oxidizing agent flow channel is large and the water droplet is discharged from the fuel flow channel or oxidizing agent flow channel, so that battery output is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Oxidizing agent separator board (2)    Fuel separator board (3)    Fuel flow channel (22)    Oxidizing agent flow channel (23)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (70) has a detector (44) which detects the electric potential between the probe pin (35) and reference probe pin (35a). A personal computer (42) calculates the electromotive flow distribution of the cell based on the detected electric potential.    USE - For fuel cells in power supply of motor vehicle. Examples of fuel cells are hydrogen fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), photoelectric cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electromotive flow distribution is measured correctly from which the partial electromotive force is reproduced correctly, and the influence of the contact resistance for every probe pin is disregarded. The power loss by the surface current in the electrode phase is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electromotive flow distribution measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electromotive flow distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Probe pin (35)    Reference probe pin (35a)    Personal computer (42)    Detector (44)    Electromotive flow distribution measuring device (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has gas manifold (31C) comprising manifold openings (45,46) formed in respective separators (7A,7C). The areas of the manifold openings are mutually different. The stack has manifold welding portion (41C) formed by welding the manifold-opening inner peripheral end (49) of one separator to another separator.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion-resistance property and electric power generation performance of the fuel cell are improved. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator assembly.    Separators (7A,7C)    Corrosion-resistant coating layer (27)    Separator assembly (30)    Gas manifold (31C)    Manifold welding portion (41C)    Manifold openings (45,46)    Manifold-opening inner peripheral end (49)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell temperature sensor (28) detects the temperature inside the fuel cell (1). The fuel cell is made to circulate cooling water through the flow path (31) when the detected temperature is more than the predetermined temperature.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of fuel cell can be promoted, hence fuel cell is prevented from exceeding durable upper limit temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (7)    Regulator (14)    Fuel cell temperature sensor (28)    Flow path (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction between the fuel gas supplied to the fuel electrode and the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the oxidizing agent electrode. A controller (20) detects the breakage of the gaseous-diffusion layer when the voltage generated while starting the fuel cell, is under a predetermined threshold value.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The breakage of gaseous-diffusion layer due to thickness reduction can be detected at early stage and hence high reliability is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat radiator (10)    Battery box (11)    Controller (20)    Alerting unit (21)    Voltage measurement apparatus (39)
NOVELTY - The coating material (1) is obtained by mixing many glass cullets (10) with the transparency coating material (11) containing thickener and hardener. The coating material is applied on the surface of a solar cell (2).    USE - For solar cells (claimed) installed in roof of residence, medium and high-rise buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The fine glass of solar-cell surface formed using the coating material reflects sunlight and shines beautifully and glitteringly. The building installed with the solar cell coated with coating material has improved design component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparency coating material contains urethane type solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solar cell coated with coating material.    Coating material (1)    Solar cell (2)    Building outer wall (3)    Glass cullet (10)    Transparency coating material (11)
NOVELTY - A waist-mountable portable self-contained respirator that devitalizes ambient viral contagions during investigative procedures from a biohazardous site, such respirator including: facemask provided with means to inhale contaminant free air and exhale the same to ambient battery-operated centrifugal air pump supplying hyperbaric air to exclude exogenous particles from entering the respirator plasma generator achieving a density of about 1013 electrons per cubic centimeter to devitalize organisms filter cartridge for immobilizing sub-micronic bio-entities reactive filter cartridge impregnated with catalytic reagents from a group of manganese compounds. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The roofing (1) has a roofing plate (4) for forming an even mounting surface (2) from a base area to a water seam in a head area. A roofing plate (5) has an even surface rising from a head to a base area. A surface edge in the base area runs either shortly to adjacent surface edge of the plate (4) or shortly to an adjacent surface edge of a solar device. A solar foil or solar cells are attached as the solar device on the mounting surface with whether proof adhesive, which is formed on the basis of butyl rubber.    USE - Roofing.    ADVANTAGE - The solar foil or solar cells are attached as the solar device on the mounting surface with whether proof adhesive, which is formed on the basis of butyl rubber, thus ensuring safe and durable mounting of the solar foil or solar cells on the mounting surface, without which the roofing can be destroyed by the temperature change loads, rainfall or wind loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of roofing with an even mounting surface for attachment of solar cells for current production.    Roofing (1)    Mounting surface of one roofing plate (2)    Roofing plates (4,5)    Head area of perpendicular roofing plate (19)    Perpendicular roofing plate (20)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a self-heating direct dimethyl ether fuel battery system, in which, the outlet of a deposited gas tank is connected to the inlet of a combustion chamber through a fuel battery set, a CO2 absorption device, a temperature and flow adjusting device, a flame igniter is set in the combustion chamber, the top of which is connected to the shell of the battery, the test end of a temperature test device is connected on the shell of the battery, the signal input end and control output end of the temperature and flow adjusting device are connected to the signal output end of the temperature test device and the control input end of the flame igniter.
NOVELTY - The mixing pump apparatus (1) has a pump chamber (11) into which liquids flow through each of the inflow paths (51,52), and outflow paths (61-64) for allowing a liquid mixed in the pump chamber to flow out. The pump chamber has larger opening cross sectional area than that of the outflow paths.    USE - For use as fuel feed system to feed mixture of methyl alcohol and water in fuel cell (claimed). Also suits for preparing several chemical solutions and preparing drug combinations and for use as ice-making pump of refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the concentration of the liquid mixture flow out of the outflow paths is prevented, even when the mixing pump apparatus is inclined so that the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the mixing pump apparatus and its outflow side.    Mixing pump apparatus (1)    Pump chamber (11)    Inflow side active valves (21,22)    Inflow paths (51,52)    Outflow paths (61-64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a combustion burner (2a) that supplies heat for a reformer for reforming hydrocarbon gas to generate a fuel gas for a fuel cell. A hydrocarbon gas supply device is controlled to decrease supply amount of hydrocarbon gas to combustion burner, when a controller controls a changeover valve (8) to switch the fuel gas produced by the reformer to the fuel cell through a bypass route (R2).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is environment friendly, as the carbon monoxide exhaust generated at the time of power generation start operation is limited. Hence, adverse effect on ecological system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustion burner (2a)    Changeover valve (8)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel gas routes (R1,R4)    Bypass route (R2)
NOVELTY - Producing silicon involves reacting gaseous trichlorosilane with hydrogen in the presence of a substrate at temperature to cause deposition of silicon onto the substrate and the production of silicon tetrachloride by-product; vaporizing the by-product to form gaseous silicon tetrachloride; converting the gaseous silicon tetrachloride to finely divided silicon having an average primary particle size of less than or equal to 200 nm and an average agglomerate size of greater than or equal to 500 microns; forming a silicon melt by melting the finely divided silicon; and forming solid silicon from the silicon melt.    USE - For producing silicon (claimed) used in manufacture of electronic semiconductors and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high purity silicon. The method provides the silicon deposited on the substrate, the solid silicon formed from the silicon melt and/or the finely divided silicon comprising not greater than 1 (preferably not greater than 0.1) ppm of each metallic impurity, not greater than 40 (preferably not greater than 4) ppm carbon, not greater than 50 (preferably not greater than 5) ppm oxygen, not greater than 3 (preferably not greater than 0.3) ppm boron, and not greater than 1 (preferably not greater than 0.1) ppm phosphorus. The method provides the trichlorosilane comprises not greater than 10 (preferably not greater than 1) ppm per metallic impurity, 400 (preferably 40) ppm carbon, 500 (preferably 50) ppm oxygen, 30 (preferably 3) ppm boron and 10 (preferably 1) ppm phosphorus.
NOVELTY - The cartridge comprises mixture of hydrogen-generating solid fuel and catalyst contained within outer shell. The solid fuel/catalyst mixture has a packing fraction greater than 55%. An entry port in outer shell is connected to a plate for distributing liquid reactant evenly throughout solid fuel/catalyst mixture. A network of hydrogen-collecting, gas permeable membranes dispersed within the mixture communicates with hydrogen exit port in outer shell.    USE - For proton exchange membrane fuel cell battery for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture of fuel and catalyst is densely packed. Reduces diffusion barrier for liquid inside solid reactant package.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for proton exchange membrane fuel cell battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hybrid fuel system.
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing gaseous oxygen to a sputtering chamber comprising a titanium source and a substrate. A magnetron reactive sputtering process is performed to vaporize the titanium source to react the source with oxygen for forming titanium dioxide. The titanium dioxide is deposited on the substrate to define the titanium dioxide thin film of thickness 100-1000 nm.    USE - For manufacturing titanium dioxide thin film in semiconductor substrate used in gas sensor e.g. carbon monoxide sensor, and solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide thin film is manufactured with improved adhesion and durability properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin film metal oxide compound;    (2) solar cell; and    (3) carbon monoxide sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating titanium dioxide thin film manufacturing process.
NOVELTY - The device has a single crystal exfoliation layer formed on a single crystal donor semiconductor wafer. A conductive layer integrated with the exfoliation layer is formed proximate to an insulator structure which is bonded to the conductive layer and exfoliation layer through an anodic bond formed by electrolysis.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost, expansion-matched glass ceramic substrates or thermally mismatched ceramic substrates are used in the device. A very low defect semiconductor layer for solar cell is formed with high efficiency due to the presence of single crystal template layer of silicon, germanium or multilayer of gallium arsenic and germanium on the glass substrate. The transparency of the substrate allows flexibility in module fabrication.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic structure (100)    Variation in photovoltaic structure (100A)    Ion migration zones (103)    N-type semiconductor (108)    Conducting window layer (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves creating an exfoliation layer having a conductive layer on a donor semiconductor wafer by subjecting the semiconductor wafer to an ion implantation process. The created exfoliation layer is transferred to an insulator substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost, expansion-matched glass ceramic substrates or thermally mismatched ceramic substrates are used in the device. A very low defect semiconductor layer for solar cell is formed with high efficiency due to the presence of single crystal template layer of silicon, germanium or multilayer of gallium arsenic and germanium on the glass substrate. The transparency of the substrate allows flexibility in module fabrication.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic structure (100)    Variation in photovoltaic structure (100A)    Ion migration zones (103)    N-type semiconductor (108)    Conducting window layer (110)
NOVELTY - One surface of electrolyte film (112) is joined to a cathode side catalyst layer (114c) for promoting electrochemical reaction. A cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c) is attached to the cathode side catalyst layer and makes the cathode side catalyst layer diffuse oxygen. Joint surface of the cathode side catalyst layer and the cathode side gaseous diffusion layer form a contact adhesion portion (118) and an unattachment portion (117) arranged in predetermined interval.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppress damage of the cathode side catalyst layer even if the water froze in the interface of the cathode side catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of a sheet electrode assembly used for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the cross-section of the single cell.    Electrolyte film (112)    Cathode side catalyst layer (114c)    Cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c)    Unattachment portion (117)    Contact adhesion portion (118)
NOVELTY - A mesh conveyor (20) conveys semiconductor wafer having pattern on upper surface. A grit blaster in upper direction of mesh conveyor has several projection nozzles for spraying grit on semiconductor wafer. A swing apparatus (70) swings projection nozzles in the direction of conveyance of semiconductor wafer, for covering pattern with grit. A collection apparatus (90) is in downward direction of mesh conveyor for collecting grit, chip and dust from wafer. A cyclone separator (100) separates dust from grit and chip, and dust is collected in a dust collector (110).    USE - For removing defective pattern in semiconductor wafer e.g. silicon wafer and gallium wafer, for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The chip and dust can be easily processed, and hence defective pattern can be processed easily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor wafer regeneration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the semiconductor wafer regeneration system.    Mesh conveyor (20)    Swing apparatus (70)    Collection apparatus (90)    Cyclone separator (100)    Dust collector (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a fuel cell (15) equipped with several single cells (21) stacked in a rim (16) of vehicle wheel (13) in wheel circumference direction in fan shape. A drain system fixed in the wheel guides the waste water generated by the reaction of the reactive gas in the fuel cell, to the tire or road surface.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Space saving in the fuel cell vehicle is achieved by installing the fuel cell in the vehicle wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell vehicle wheel.    Vehicle wheel (13)    Fuel cell (15)    Wheel rim (16)    Tire (17)    Single cells (21)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (72) judges whether the fuel cell supplies electric power to a motor. The control apparatus increases the quantity of the air supplied to the fuel cell when the fuel cell does not supply electric power with respect to the motor.    USE - E.g. solid polymer type fuel cell (PEMFC), aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide type fuel cell (SOFC), hydrazine type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC), for use as energy supply source for illumination device, radio, power window in vehicles such as passenger car, bus, track, riding cart and cart for luggage.    ADVANTAGE - The droplets of water at the side of fuel electrode is prevented and a smooth flow of fuel is realized. The reaction of fuel and air can be performed hence the output of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Supply system (12)    Gas emission system (13)    Water supply system (16)    Control apparatus (72)
NOVELTY - A controller (4) switches pressure control valve (3) of oxidizing-agent electrode (1a) to closed state, when fuel cell (1) is started. A throttle position sensor (5) detects closed-position opening degree of the valve, when switching operation of the valve is performed. The controller maintains the valve in fixed opening degree or prohibits drive of the fuel cell, when detected value is more than preset value. The controller controls pressure control valve (10) of fuel electrode (1b) based on pressure of electrodes, when valve (3) is in fixed opening degree.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening degree restriction of the pressure control valve of oxidizing-agent electrode superfluously at the time of cryogenic etc., is avoided, and high output can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Oxidizing-agent electrode (1a)    Fuel electrode (1b)    Control valves (3,10)    Controller (4)    Throttle position sensor (5)
NOVELTY - A cell stack (12) contains an electrolyte film (12a), an anode (12b) with anion replacement film and a cathode (12c). An anode circulation unit (13) supplies fuel aqueous solution from fuel aqueous solution tanks (14a,14b) to the fuel cell. An external discharge unit discharges the fuel aqueous solution to the exterior of anode circulation unit. A judgment unit judges whether the fuel aqueous solution is released to the exterior of anode circulation unit. A release control unit controls the external discharge unit based on the judgment result.    USE - For motor vehicle, vessel and two wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of supply of fuel aqueous solution in anion replacement type fuel cell system during electric power generation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Cell stack (12)    Electrolyte film (12a)    Anode (12b)    Cathode (12c)    Anode circulation unit (13)    Fuel aqueous solution tanks (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell preparation kit has a conductive layer (4) formed on a side surface of a resin substrate (2). A semiconductor electrode is formed in the surface of the conductive layer (4) using a mask. A counter electrode mutually oppose the semiconductor electrode. A conductive layer (5) is formed on a side surface of another resin substrate (3). A hole (12) is provided in the resin substrate (3) for pouring an electrolyte (10). The hole is sealed by a sealing compound (9).    USE - For solar cell preparation kit.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of solar cell can be learned safely without causing external injury by using resin substrate instead of glass substrate. The durability and stability of solar-cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin substrates (2,3)    Conductive layers (4,5)    Semiconductor electrode (6)    Sealing compound (9)    Electrolyte (10)    Hole (12)
NOVELTY - The elastic module (4) has elastic structures (5) that are mutually arranged in parallel. A pair of plate-shaped structure (6) clamps several elastic structures in the lamination direction. The elastic structure with high elastic force is provided in the portion corresponding to the sealing structure arranged around an electric power generation region. The elastic structure with low elastic force is provided in the portion corresponding to the electric power generation region.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in hybrid vehicles, robot and airplanes.    ADVANTAGE - The load and pressure acting on the electric power generation region can be relatively decreased so that sealing performance of the reaction gas and the water, and diffusibility of the reaction gas are ensured. Power generation efficiency is improved and the generation of malfunction due to stacking of several fuel cells can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the elastic module.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2)    Elastic module (4)    Elastic structures (5)    Plate-shaped structure (6)
NOVELTY - A solution (2) is sprayed on outer peripheral surface of a base material (3) having through-hole. The outer peripheral surface of the base material is heated at more than metal oxide film formation temperature, to obtain a metal oxide film (4).    USE - For manufacture of metal oxide film used for photoelectric transducer and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables metal oxide film having excellent transparency, compactness and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of metal oxide film (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacture of metal oxide film.    Spray apparatus (1)    Solution for metal oxide film formation (2)    Base material (3)    Metal oxide film (4)    Manufacturing apparatus of metal oxide film (10)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste composition contains a silicone resin, an electroconductive powder, a thermosetting component, a hardener and a solvent.    USE - For current-collection electrode of photovoltaic cell used for solar cell module (both claimed), and for formation of electrical wiring, film and substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste composition has favorable adhesiveness, heat resistance, moisture resistance and water-repellent property, and high electroconductivity. The internal stress produced during curing shrinkage is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of structure of photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Single crystal silicon substrate (2)    Amorphous silicon layers (3,4)    Transparent electroconductive film (5)    Current collection electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power unit (10) comprises a unitary housing (11) containing a fuel reservoir for storing fuel, an electrochemical fuel cell stack for delivering electrical power from the fluid fuel, a refueling port (16) in an outer surface of the housing, and an airflow path extending between a first inlet port on an outer surface of the housing and a first outlet port (15) on an outer surface of the housing, via cathode elements in the fuel cell stack.    USE - For vehicle, e.g. bike (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell power facilitates easy maintenance by enabling the swapping of power units, or use of the same power unit in more than one vehicle, has reduced time to recharge or refuel the vehicle to an acceptable level, is removable from vehicle so that it can be used as an alternative power source, and provides optimum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrically powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell power.    Power unit (10)    Housing (11)    Handle (12)    Outlet port (15)    Refueling port (16)
NOVELTY - The wristwatch (1) has a decorative panel (5) formed in a front side of a solar panel (70) and a display unit with a memory (71). The display unit retains the display state of the last preceding display update operation. The solar panel displays operating power to the display unit during the display update operation. The process of updating the display unit is prohibited, when solar panel output is less than predetermined display level.    USE - For use as solar powered radio-controlled timepiece. Also applicable for wide range of products including solar powered calculator with timekeeping function, display devices, mobile computers such as personal digital assistant (PDA) devices, cell phones, portable audio devices and various kinds of electronic devices that are worn on the wrist.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing sufficient power for practical use, without impairing the appearance of the wristwatch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the wristwatch.    Wristwatch (1)    Decorative panel (5)    Crown (10)    Solar panel (70)    Display unit with memory (71)
NOVELTY - The system has an edge protection unit (1) that is attached at an edge of a solar module (9) e.g. frameless solar module, where two facing edges of the module are inserted in h-profiled rails (8). The unit is made of a weather-resistant rubber, and has two U-shankles with different lamella profiles. The unit has a reinforced form insert made of a metal meshwork, sheet metal or plastic. One of the U-shankle of the edge protection unit faces bottom side of the module and is longer than the other U-shankle which faces the top side of the module.    USE - Used for mounting a solar module e.g. frameless solar module, which is utilized in a photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The facing edges of the solar module are inserted in the h-profiled rails without further pre-processing, thus simplifying the assembly by mounting the edge protection units in time, and creating a mounting system with an effective edge protection, and hence allowing the solar module assembly to be performed by a layman in a simple and safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a supervision of a solar module put on an edge protection unit.    Edge protection unit (1)    H-profiled rails (8)    Solar modules (9)    Profiles (12, 13)    Projection (15)
NOVELTY - The cell has a conductively formed carrier substrate (10) laminated with a metal-oxide semiconductor layer (16), and a coloring layer (18) for electronically cooperating with the semiconductor layer. An electrolyte layer (32) is rested upon the coloring layer, and a counter electrode (20) is connected with the electrolyte layer. The carrier substrate and/or the counter electrode is provided by flexible fabrics that are interweaved from a set of fibers. The fibers are composed of an electrically conducting coating on a non or weakly conducting core from glass, ceramic or composite-material.    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. color-sensitized solar cell and dye-sensitized nano-structured solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell combines the improved mechanical flexibility of an end product with favorable manufacture characteristic, favorable photoelectric characteristic and good long-term stability. The cell is potentially produced with small expenditure in series-protection and permits a high reproducibility of the photoelectric characteristic outside a laboratory environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, exploded side view of a laminated structure of a photovoltaic cell.    Carrier substrate (10)    Metal-oxide semiconductor layer (16)    Coloring layer (18)    Counter electrode (20)    Electrolyte layer (32)
NOVELTY - A solution containing monomer for the conductive polymer in a concentration not more than 10% by weight is applied over the electrode base (7) by a coating method having a solution transfer efficiency of not less than 20%. The monomer is polymerized through chemical polymerization and a conductive polymer thin film (6) is formed.    USE - For manufacturing conductive polymer electrode for use in dye sensitized solar cell (claimed) such as light emitting elements e.g. photoelectric transducer, organic solar cell and photo sensor, organic electroluminescent (EL), inorganic EL, fuel cell and electrical double layer capacitor and also for energy devices.    ADVANTAGE - An easily patternable conductive polymer electrode which is excellent in electrode performance and adhesion to an electrode substrate, can be easily manufactured with high productivity. The dye sensitized solar cell having excellent conversion efficiency can be obtained by using the conductive polymer electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Electrode layer (5)    Conductive polymer thin film (6)    Electrode base (7)    Dye sensitized solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A polyester resin sheet (30) has a polyester resin layer(s) (7,8) having number average molecular weight of 18500-40000. The layer(s) of the polyester resin layer contains titanium dioxide (5-40 wt.%). The polyester resin sheet has light transmittance of 0.005-10% at a wavelength of 300-350 nm, relative reflectance of 80-105%, apparent density of 1.37-1.65 g/cm3, optical density of 0.55-3.5 and optical density variation of less than 20% with respect to central value.    USE - For polyester resin sheet laminate used as solar cell back surface protection sheet used for solar cell module (all claimed), and also for electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester resin sheet having excellent battery exchange efficiency, concealability, environmental resistance, hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance and heat resistance is manufactured economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the polyester resin sheet laminate.    Water vapor and gas barrier layer (6)    Polyester chill resin layer (7)    Polyester resin layer (8)    Thermoplastic resin sheet laminate (20)    Thermoplastic resin sheet (30)
NOVELTY - A resistor capacitor inductor (RCL) circuit of fuel cell comprises resistors (R-L,R-ct) in series and parallel with an inductor (L) respectively and a capacitor (C). The circuit elements are mathematically defined by equations involving constant parameters determined based on impedance spectra of the cell and current through circuit elements. A nonlinear electrical circuit (102) is defined based on equations considering open-circuit voltage, ohmic resistance and current of the fuel cell, voltage drop across the circuit and charge of capacitor.    USE - For simulating, predicting and optimizing transient behavior of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optimum operating conditions are fed into the fuel cell so as to obtain the optimum output of the fuel cell. The response efficiency of fuel cell power system is improved while simplifying the control strategy of the power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) controlled fuel cell system;    (2) fuel cell controller; and    (3) method of generating a model of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the nonlinear electrical circuit and transmission line model of fuel cell.    Nonlinear circuit (102)    RCL circuit (104)    Capacitors (C,C-1,C-2,C-N)    Inductor (L)    Resistors (R-1,R-2,R-ct,R-L,R-N)
NOVELTY - A decarbonation device (11) has an inclined plate made of porous material so that the condensed water on upper and lower surfaces of inclined plate, is made to contact with the air while flowing down the condensed water along the inclined plate in flow down direction, by simultaneously circulating the air from lower side to upper side of inclined plate, and flowing the condensed water from upper side to lower side of inclined plate. The decarbonation device removes carbon dioxide dissolved in condensed water to provide decarbonated condensed water.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area between the air for decarbonation and the condensed water can be improved, by increasing the surface area of the inclined plate without distributing the flow of the condensed water. Hence the decarbonation treatment can be efficiently performed. The decarbonation device can be miniaturized, and the running cost and setting-up spaces of the fuel cell power generation system can be reduced, since the contact time and the condensed water can be sufficiently secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline configuration of the fuel cell power generation system.    Desulfurizer (2)    Reformer (3)    Reformer (5)    Decarbonation device (11)    Condensing heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - The structure has intrinsic, p-type or n-type nanocomposite disordered silicon layer made of hydrogenated amorphous and microcrystalline/nanocrystalline silicon provided with semiconductor nanoparticles such as colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals, nanorods, nanowires and nanotubes. The silicon layer enables low-temperature fabrication process of LED and laser diode, and prevents degradation of physical property of nanoparticles.    USE - For use in photovoltaic (claimed), solar cell, photodetector and light emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - The direct electrical contact between disordered silicon matrix and nanoparticles is ensured. The semiconductor nanoparticles are doped into silicon matrix efficiently. High-emission efficiency and chemical flexibility for light emitting device is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the energy level diagram of the nanocomposite disordered silicon structure.
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon film is formed on the substrate positioned behind an optical device such as mask or microslit array in the traveling path of laser beam. The amorphous silicon film is melted by irradiating the laser beam on the substrate through optical device. The laser beam is removed such that the melted amorphous silicon film in the irradiated regions solidifies to form poly-silicon regions.    USE - For forming poly-silicon film used for solar cell, LCD and organic light emitting devices (OLED).    ADVANTAGE - The optical resolution is improved during exposure and the poly-silicon grains are widened with uniform grain size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining polysilicon film formation process.
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell module (1) comprises solid oxide fuel cell stack (2) and a catalyst combustion portion (3). The combustion portion burns the fuel such as light oil/naphtha for fuel cell at the time of starting. The fuel cell stack is pre-heated with the combustion heat.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - As the fuel cell stack is preheated by burning fuel in the catalyst combustion portion, quick starting of the fuel cell stack is ensured. Precipitation of carbon, etc., in the fuel cell stack is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a starting method of a solid oxide fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the solid oxide fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid oxide fuel cell module (1)    Solid oxide fuel cell stack (2)    Catalyst combustion portion (3)    Fuel supply line for fuel cell (5A)    Combustion catalyst (6)    Combustion waste gas flow path (7)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (1) has a negative electrode side current collection electrode layer formed opposing a semiconductor electrode (31) through a catalyst electrode (61). A space is formed between the current collection electrode layer and a translucent conductive layer (21). A conductive adhesive (5) is provided in the space for performing electrical connection of current collection electrode layer and the translucent conductive layer at multiple locations.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - A large semiconductor electrode formation area is secured by reducing current collection electrode layer formation area on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell and the sectional view of the principal portion of the solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Conductive adhesive (5)    Translucent conductive layer (21)    Semiconductor electrode (31)    Catalyst electrode (61)
NOVELTY - A liquid raw material and mineral fuel have end point of more than 220degreesC in a distillation curve, and content of sulfur compound of molecular weight of 213 or more of 0.3 mass ppm or less. The liquid raw material and mineral fuel are used for fuel-cell co-generation system which de-sulfurizes the liquid raw materials and mineral fuel, generates and supplies the fuel gas which has hydrogen by modification to fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell co-generation system (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid raw material and mineral fuel has low sulfur content. Easy starting and maintenance of fuel cell co-generation system. The fuel cell co-generation system is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet of the fuel cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizer (1)    Self thermal reforming device (2)    Solid oxide fuel cell housing (3)    Water vapor modifier (4)    Fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - The front surface filler layer (2) formed between the solar cell panel (1) and the transparent front substrate (3), and the rear surface filler layer (4) formed between the solar cell panel and the rear surface protection sheet (5) contains 5% or less haze for a thickness of 600 microns.    USE - Used as clean energy source.    ADVANTAGE - A solar cell module with a filler layer having superior adhesiveness compared with ethylene-vinyl-acetate (EVA) copolymer resin is obtained as the filler layer formed on either sides of the solar cell panel contains 5% or less haze for a thickness of 600 microns.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell panel (1)    Surface filler layer (2)    Transparent front substrate (3)    Rear surface filler layer (4)    Rear surface protection sheet (5)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - An adhesive sheet (A) has integrated lamination of 3 or more sheet layers (1) which consist of ethylene-based copolymer and organic peroxide. Both outermost sheet layers (1a,1b) contain 0-0.1 wt.pts of cross-linking support agent and the other sheet layers (1c) contain 0.1-3 wt.pts of cross-linking support agent with respect to 100 wt.pts of ethylene based copolymer.    USE - For joining of protective layer and solar cell component of solar cell module of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet has uniform thickness and excellent heat resistance even at high temperature and enables reliable pressure bonding integration of solar cell component and protective layer and provides solar cell module with excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the adhesive sheet.    Sheet layer (1)    Outermost sheet layers (1a,1b)    Intermediate sheet layer (1c)    Adhesive sheet (A)
NOVELTY - A metallic foil (6) having an opening is mounted on a transparent substrate (5). The unevenness of the transparent substrate and the metallic foil is planarized by performing hot-pressing operation. A transparent electrically conductive film is formed on the planarized transparent substrate and the metallic foil.    USE - For dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained by planarizing the unevenness of the transparent substrate and the metallic foil by hot-pressing operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent electrode substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model diagram of the hot-pressing process and transparent electrically conductive film formation process.    Hot-pressing board (1)    Buffer block (2)    Transparent substrate (5)    Metallic foil (6)
NOVELTY - A sealing agent composition comprises a linear fluoro polyether compound (A) having a perfluoro polyether structure in principal chain of molecule and at least two hydroxyl groups in a molecule, a hardener (B) of polyether compound (A), a reaction catalyst (C) and a layered clay mineral (D). The clay mineral (D) is nano dispersed in the composition.    USE - For sealing agent (claimed) used for sealing electrolyte liquid of dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent composition has excellent adhesiveness with electrode board, gas low permeability, resistance to electrolyte liquid, and leak prevention effect of electrolyte liquid and gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the dye sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive film (2)    Porous membrane (3)    Sensitizing dye (4)    Sealing agent (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell apparatus has a fuel-supply valve (9) and a fuel-supply switch (8) that starts supply of hydrogen from a fuel-tank (3) to a fuel electric power generation unit (2) by manual operation. A control unit (5) detects and indicates the quantity of the hydrogen stored in the fuel-tank by using a display unit (6).    USE - Fuel-cell apparatus e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in notebook-type personal computer, digital camera, digital camcorder, projector, printer, electric shaver and drier.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount of the hydrogen stored in the fuel-tank is grasped easily by the simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for external device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electric power generation unit (2)    Fuel-tank (3)    Control unit (5)    Display unit (6)    Fuel-supply switch (8)    Fuel-supply valve (9)
NOVELTY - The air replacement hole (10 alpha) is made to guide the air and perform air substitution between fuel tank (10) and unit cells (20). The air replacement hole is formed along the length direction of the liquid fuel guidance core (30) formed integrally in the adaptor.    USE - For supplying a fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, PDA unit with air and fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents volatilization and blowing up of liquid fuel when fuel cell heats up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resin, with excellent oxygen barrier property is made of one of these, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin, polyacrylonitrile, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyvinylidene chloride or polyvinyl chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a fuel cell.    Fuel tank (10)    Air replacement hole (10 alpha)    Unit cells (20)    Liquid fuel guidance core (30)    Liquid fuel cartridge main body (A)
NOVELTY - The groove shaped flow path (2a) of resin board (2) is connected to flow path (3a) of resin board (3) which is connected to flow path (3b). The flow path (2b) of resin board (2) is connected to opening (3b) of resin board (3). The flow path (3b) of resin board (3) is connected to flow path (4a) of resin board (4). The flow path (4a) is connected to opening (4b) and a laminated resin boards (2-4) are formed.    USE - For use as end plate for fuel cell (all claimed) such as phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid electrolyte type fuel cell, solid polymer type fuel cell for electric vehicle and substrate for micro arrays (all claimed) used in liquid chromatography analysis etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resin laminated structure with excellent joint strength, air tightness, dimensional accuracy and external appearance can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of resin laminated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the end plate of fuel cell.    End plate (1)    Resin boards (2-4)    Flow paths (2a-4b)
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) has ventilation openings (1a) on the sides. The thin-film heaters (10,20) having reinforcement portion (12b,22b) of heater electrodes (12,22), and resistance (11,21), are protruded through ventilation opening. A through-hole (2) is formed penetrating surface and back surface of substrate, on either sides of thin-film heaters.    USE - For contact burning gas sensor e.g. hydrogen gas sensor used in fuel cell electric vehicle, and for fuel cell system used as auxiliary power supply in home and industry.    ADVANTAGE - The earthquake resistance and impact resistance can be increased and hence relative response can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for contact burning gas sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the contact burning gas sensor.    Substrate (1)    Ventilation openings (1a)    Through-hole (2)    Thin-film heaters (10,20)    Resistance (11,21)    Heater electrodes (12,22)    Reinforcement portion (12b,22b)
NOVELTY - A sensitized dye has indole-containing structure (I).    USE - For dye-sensitized type photoelectric transducer used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed) used for converting light energy (such as sunlight) into an electrical energy, used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized type photoelectric transducer formed using sensitized dye is excellent in photoelectrical conversion efficiency (especially photoelectric transfer characteristics in an infrared region is improved from a near infrared region).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sensitized dye has indole-containing structure of formula (I).    R1-R6=H or 1-5C alkyl;    X=halogen;    y-=monovalent anion;and    n,m=1-5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a fragmentary sectional view of the dye-sensitized type photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectrode layer (1)    Electrode base material (2)    First electroconductive film (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Dye-sensitized type photoelectric transducer (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate e.g. gallium arsenide, for epitaxial growth of semiconductor material. A solar subcell is formed on the substrate having a band gap. Another solar subcell is formed over the former subcell having another band gap smaller than the former gap. A grading interlayer formed over the latter subcell includes a third band gap greater than the latter gap. A third solar subcell is formed over the interlayer having a fourth band gap smaller than the latter gap, such that the third subcell is lattice mis-matched with respect to the latter subcell.    USE - Used in satellite and space related applications that is utilized for data communication and in commercial and consumer-oriented applications.    ADVANTAGE - The solar subcell is formed over the other solar subcell, and the third solar subcell is formed over the interlayer having the fourth band gap smaller than the gap of former subcell, such that the third subcell is lattice mis-matched with respect to the former subcell, thus maximizing the energy efficiency of a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a multijunction solar cell comprising a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view representing process steps for forming layers of a solar cell.    Back surface field layers (109, 114, 120)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a set of lower electrodes formed by a base of a conductive layer. A copper indium gallium di-selenide light absorption layer is formed on the lower electrodes and is divided into several parts. A contact electrode is formed between the adjacent lower electrodes, and on one of the adjacent lower electrodes. The contact electrode has conductivity, which is higher than that of the light absorption layer. An upper electrode, which is a transparent conductive oxide layer, is divided into several parts in an area adjacent to the contact electrode.    USE - Used for converting light into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The contact electrode has conductivity, which is higher than that of the light absorption layer, and the upper electrode is divided into several parts in the area adjacent to the contact electrode, thus reducing a clearance volume to reduce leakage in the solar cell, and hence providing the solar cell with high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a chalcopyrite solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a chalcopyrite solar cell. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The heating of a catalyst stage (300) mounted downstream of a reformer, comprises feeding of air as a heat transfer medium into the reformer (100) through a supply line, heating the fed medium by heater (200) and thermally coupling the heated up medium in the catalyst stage using indirect heat transfer by means of bypass-pipeline (320) designed as a helical tube in an area. An outlet pipeline for the reformer product and the bypass-pipeline are controlled by means of a valve arrangement arranged downstream of the catalyst stage.    USE - For heating of a catalyst stage mounted downstream of a reformer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures effective heating of a catalyst stage mounted downstream of a reformer without damaging or deactivating the catalyst and consumes less energy for heating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heating of a catalyst stage (300) mounted downstream of a reformer, comprises feeding of air as a heat transfer medium into the reformer (100) through a supply line, heating the fed medium by heater (200) and thermally coupling the heated up medium in the catalyst stage using indirect heat transfer by means of bypass-pipeline (320) designed as a helical tube in an area. An outlet pipeline for the reformer product and the bypass-pipeline are controlled by means of a valve arrangement arranged downstream of the catalyst stage. The heat transfer medium is fed back into the reformer by a circulatory pump after passing through the catalyst stage. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for heating of a catalyst stage mounted downstream of a reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a device for heating of a catalyst stage mounted downstream of a reformer.    Reformer (100)    Heater (200)    Catalyst stage (300)    Bypass-pipeline (320)    Heat exchanger (330)    Feedback line. (380)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling circuit for cooling an engine (12) of a vehicle (10). Photovoltaic units (14, 15, 16) e.g. solar cells, provided at an outer surface of the vehicle generate electricity. The cooling circuit and/or the engine are cooled with the electricity produced by the units. The unit (14) is arranged on a roof (18) of the vehicle and/or at an engine hood (22) of the vehicle and/or at a part of the vehicle turned to sun. The units (15, 16) are formed in the form of a coating or a foil at the outer surface, where the three units operate based on silicon and gallium.    USE - Used for cooling an engine e.g. internal combustion engine, of a vehicle e.g. agricultural or industrial commercial vehicle such as tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic units provided at the outer surface of the vehicle generate electricity for cooling the cooling circuit and/or the engine of the vehicle, thus increasing the cooling efficiency of the cooling device to cool the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tractor.    Vehicle (10)    Engine (12)    Photovoltaic units (14, 15, 16)    Vehicle roof (18)    Engine hood (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has a screen printed aluminum back emitter junction on the structure layer of the cell, and upper negative electrode. A silicon nitride anti-reflecting film has a 80 nanometer of the thickness. The N-type integrated circuit waste single crystal silicon has 0.2-15 Omega/cm of the resistance. The P+ aluminum silicon layer has about specific value of thickness, and the back positive electrode, where the P+ aluminum silicon layer and N + silicon layer form the P+/N emitter.    USE - N-type single crystal silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a N-type single crystal silicon solar cell.
NOVELTY - A peroxide curable butyl rubber compound comprises a butyl rubber polymer containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer and repeating units derived from at least one multiolefin monomer (at least 3 mol.%); and a peroxide curing co-agent comprising a polyfunctional monomer containing an electron-attractive group.    USE - In a shaped article (claimed), e.g. fuel cell components, medical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The peroxide cured compound has a compression set of less than or equal to25 (preferably less than or equal to10)%; an ultimate elongation of at least 150%; a gas permeability of less than or equal to4.5x10-8 cm2/atm.sec and a tensile strength of at least 6.5 MPa. The compound is peroxide curable, completely soluble and devoid of free divinyl benzene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing peroxide curable butyl rubber compound involving providing a butyl rubber polymer containing repeating units derived from at least one isoolefin monomer and repeating units derived from at least one multiolefin monomer (at least 3 mol.%); providing a peroxide curing co-agent (at least 10 parts per hundred of resin (phr)) comprising a polyfunctional monomer containing an electron-attractive group; and blending the butyl rubber polymer and the co-agent to form a peroxide curable compound; curing the peroxide curable compound with a peroxide curing agent (at least 10 phr).
NOVELTY - Preparation (P1) of nano-structured material involves reacting at least two carboxylic acid metal salts    USE - For preparing nano-structured material useful in the article of manufacture e.g. display device, solar cell, optical data storage, bio-probe, carrier for drug delivery, lamp, LED, LCD, wear resistance, laser, optical amplifier and/or a device for bio-imaging and/or bio-detection system (claimed) for detecting cancer.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nano-structural material of suitable size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation (M1) of nano-structured material (M1) of formula M1M2Xn (a1) involves treating at least one compound of formula (C(X)3(C(X)2)n(CH2)mCOO)pM1 (I) and at least one compound of the formula C(X)3(C(X)2)n(CH2)mCOO)pM2 (II).    X=halo, O, S, Se, Te, N, P or As;    n and m=0-10;    p=1-5;    M1=Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra or NH4;and    M2=metal ion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an article of manufacture comprising the material;    (2) a kit comprising at least one material and at least one biomolecule;    (3) a bio-imaging and/or bio-detection system comprising at least one material (M1), at least one biomolecule, at least one source of excitation and at least one unit for delivery of the source of excitation to the system;    (4) modifying (M2) at least one hydrophobic structure to make it hydrophilic, involving applying at least one modifier on the structure surface to make a structure-modifier complex (wherein the modifier is lipid, surfactant, polymer and/or inorganic material); and    (5) preparation of nano-structured material of formula M2Xn (a3) involving treating at least one compound of formula (II) in the presence of at least one source of energy.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell hybrid power generation system has an electrical assembly responsive to output of energy recovery generator and a fuel cell power plant to generate combined electric current. The fuel cell power plant has a fuel cell module that produces electric current and waste heat due to the electrochemical conversion of the fuel gas and hydrogen gas. The fuel cell power plant supplies flue gas containing exhausted oxidant gas to a pre-heater.    USE - For use in gas transmission or distribution system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The overall efficiency of the gas distribution system is improved by using a simple arrangement. The need for using a boiler to heat the waste heat from the fuel cell power plant is prevented by supplying the waste gas to the heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power generation station;    (2) gas distribution system; and    (3) method for generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell hybrid power generation system.
NOVELTY - A flow board (1) comprises a capillary flow channel(s) (11) including a small trench on a substrate (13). The capillary flow channels makes liquid fuels in the capillary flow channels have an adhesive force greater than a liquid surface tension such that the liquid fuels adhere onto a surface of the capillary flow channels and flow. The substrate comprises ceramic substrate. The liquid fuels comprise a solution containing hydrogen, preferably methanol.    USE - For a fuel cell (3).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuels are inclined to adhere on the surface of the capillary flow channels, and flows smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded elevation view of the flow board.    Flow board (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Capillary flow channel (11)    Substrate (13)    Vents (111)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device (31) has fuel cell modules (311) that are electrically coupled to a communication module that has a communication protocol for messaging input and output messages. A remote device is in remote communication with the communication module for remote control of the fuel cell module. The fuel cell module has multiple stacked printed circuit substrates.    USE - Fuel cell device using direct methanol fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device can be easily controlled using a remote device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevational view of the fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (31)    Fuel cell module (311)    Membrane electrode assembly (311a)    Circuit boards (312,313)    Connectors (312a,313a)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) structure comprises a single-crystal semiconductor layer (10) and an oxide glass or oxide glass-ceramic layer (20) attached to one another either directly or through intermediate layer(s). The bond strength between the two layers is greater than or equal to 8 J/m2.    USE - For use in a liquid crystal display (claimed) and also in electronic and solar cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The combination of reactive oxygen with the semiconductor material achieves a strong bond between the semiconductor material of the single-crystal semiconductor layer and the oxide glass or oxide glass-ceramic layer. This strong bond is achieved without the need for a high temperature treatment, i.e. a treatment at above 1000degreesC. By eliminating high temperature processing, the structure eliminates the need for a support substrate composed of an expensive high temperature material, e.g. silicon, quartz, diamond, sapphire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a liquid crystal display comprising the semiconductor-on-insulator structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of a step in producing SOI structures.    Single-crystal semiconductor layer (10)    External surfaces (11, 12, 21, 22)    Internal zone (13)    Oxide glass or oxide glass-ceramic layer (20)
NOVELTY - An electronic device comprises first conductive layer; array of nanowires, the nanowires having first end adjacent the first conductive layer, and second end, and extending approximately perpendicular to the first conductive layer; second conductive layer approximately parallel to the first conductive layer and adjacent the second ends of the nanowires; and electronic material filling spaces between and around the nanowires.    USE - Used as optoelectronic device such as photovoltaic device including solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes use of nanowire arrays having high surface areas and good electrical properties. The nanowires in the arrays directly contact a substrate and provide continuous pathways for carrier transport, resulting in higher energy conversion efficiencies in devices such as photovoltaic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart showing method for making devices using the nanowire arrays.
NOVELTY - The junction box has printed circuit board (12) having diodes (16) with heat sinks, mounted on cover (20) having copper plate. The box (14) has spring clips (10) and supports (19) in interior surface to engage with contact clips (23) and to support printed circuit board, and recess in side surface to engage with latch (13) of cover. Hollow cylindrical sockets (30) are formed in junction box, for receiving external power connectors of solar cell array. The diodes are in contact with copper plate, when contact clips are engaged with spring clips.    USE - For interconnecting solar cell arrays in power distribution system.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conduction of the internal components in the junction box can be enhanced, and hence heat dissipation property and current output can be maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the exploded view of the junction box assembly, and PCB containing heat sink.    Spring clips (10)    Printed circuit board (12)    Latch (13)    Box (14)    Diodes (16)    Supports (19)    Cover (20)    Contact clips (23)    Hollow cylindrical sockets (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves removing saw damage on wafer for providing surface texture. A phosphorus containing precursor is deposited on wafer and is placed on furnace for initiating emitter diffusion. A phosphorus glass layer is removed and wafer is annealed thermally under oxygen atmosphere. The oxides are removed and silicon nitride antireflection coating is deposited on wafer. The metallization paste which is screen printed on surface of wafer is fired. The wafer is laser ablated to isolate emitters and collectors formed at edges of wafer.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell from silicon wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The surface phosphorus concentration by diffusion and also lattice defects in the emitter can be reduced so that the solar cell efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for manufacturing solar cell from silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous paste composition for a semiconductor electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell is provided to enable storage of a non-aqueous paste composition for a long time wherein a solvent is not volatile in the non-aqueous paste composition, by including a non-aqueous paste composition with a TiO2 nano-particle solution as a semiconductor electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous paste composition for a semiconductor electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell includes a TiO2 nano-particle solution, an organic solvent, a bonding agent and surfactant. The organic solvent is one selected from a group composed of terpineol, butyl carbitol and a composition thereof. The bonding agent is one selected from methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and propyl cellulose.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An anode electrode (1) comprising oxide semiconductor electrode (6) adsorbed with dye, formed in surface of transparent electroconductive glass substrate (5), and electrode (33) are immersed in electrolytic solution (32). A predetermined voltage is applied between the electrodes and oxide semiconductor electrode material is removed from the electroconductive glass substrate.    USE - For removing oxide semiconductor electrode material from electroconductive glass substrate of dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide semiconductor electrode material is removed easily from the surface of electroconductive glass surface without corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view explaining oxide semiconductor electrode material removal method.    Anode electrode (1)    Electroconductive glass substrate (5)    Oxide semiconductor electrode (6)    Electrolytic solution (32)    Electrode (33)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a chalcopyrite type optical absorption layer (3) formed on the lower electrodes (2) which are formed on a substrate (1). Multiple upper electrodes which are the transparent conductive layers are formed on the absorption layer. A potion of the absorption layer is removed from a see-through portion (7) through which the substrate is exposed. A contact electrode (6) which connects the upper and lower electrode layers is formed by modifying the portion of the absorption layer so that the electroconductivity of the absorption layer is increased.    USE - Solar cell e.g. chalcopyrite type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dead space is decreased without causing the leakage of electric current. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved and the solar cell with wide utilization range can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the chalcopyrite type solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Lower electrodes (2)    Optical absorption layer (3)    Contact electrode (6)    See-through portion (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a reserve tank (20) connected with fuel cell stack through a valve (13). The hydrogen remaining in fuel cell stack is stored in reserve tank when air cleaner (14) and compressor (15) that supply air to fuel cell stack are abnormal. The stored hydrogen including nitrogen component is maintained at high pressure and temperature and ammonia is generated.    USE - Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal rise of pressure in fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (5)    Valve (13)    Air cleaner (14)    Air compressor (15)    Reserve tank (20)
NOVELTY - A fuel-gas supply unit supplies the fuel gas to fuel-electrode layer. An oxidizing-agent gas supply unit supplies oxidizing-agent gas to air-electrode layer. A steam supply unit introduces steam into feed route of fuel gas. A control unit controls flow rate of fuel gas and steam more than minimum flow rate according to temperature of fuel cell stack and adjusts amount of combustion of fuel gas while maintaining constant air flow rate during hot standby state of fuel cell stack.    USE - E.g. solid-oxide-fuel-cell electric power generating device, phosphoric acid fuel cell electric power generating device, molten carbonate fuel cell power generating device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance degradation of the fuel cell stack can be prevented. The flow rate of the fuel gas can be controlled easily. The power consumption during hot standby state of fuel cell stack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell power generating device control program; and    (2) control method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the fuel cell power generating device control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode substrate (3) containing base material sheet (21) and opaque electrode layer (23) is separated from the negative electrode substrate (1) containing semiconductor porous layer (15) that is coated with dye sensitizing layer (17), by a predetermined distance. The circumference of the positive and negative electrode substrates is sealed using sealing layer (5). The space between the positive and negative electrodes is filled with electrolyte liquid (7) that is maintained at 30degreesC or less.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid can be permeated to all the corners of semiconductor porous layer, and hence generation of air bubble can be prevented, and crack generation in semiconductor porous layer can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the dye sensitized solar cell.    Negative electrode substrate (1)    Positive electrode substrate (3)    Sealing layer (5)    Electrolyte liquid (7)    Semiconductor porous layer (15)    Dye sensitizing layer (17)    Base material sheet (21)    Opaque electrode layer (23)
NOVELTY - The vanadium redox flow battery (1A) has absorbent filters (61,62) that remove the gas generated from the electrolyte liquid, at the time of running of battery. The exhaust valves (71,72) provided in each tank (31,41) discharges gas outside the tank, when the pressure of the gas accumulated in each tank is greater than a predetermined value.    USE - Vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the tank can be prevented, by preventing the pressure rise within the tank, since the gas generated from the electrolyte liquid is discharged in a clear state by vanadium redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the vanadium redox flow battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vanadium redox flow battery (1A)    Battery cell (2)    Tanks (31,41)    Absorbent filters (61,62)    Exhaust valves (71,72)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (1) for producing electric power by electrochemical oxidation reaction of the hydrogen (9) contained in the fuel gas. An oxidizing-agent gas feed route (6) supplies oxidizing-agent gas such as air (10) to an air electrode (4) of the fuel cell stack. A fuel-gas feed route (5) supplies hydrogen to a fuel electrode (2) of the fuel cell stack. An inert-gas composite supply unit mixes the inert gas with the hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water vapor is removed from the fuel electrode efficiently and electric power generation of the fuel cell stack with respect to the fuel utilization factor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Air electrode (4)    Fuel-gas feed route (5)    Oxidizing-agent gas feed route (6)    Hydrogen (9)    Air (10)
NOVELTY - The thin-film silicon substrate has strip-shaped thin glass substrate whose width-thickness ratio is 10 or less. A silicon layer having dimension of 5-100micro is deposited on the surface of the glass substrate by making chemical vapor deposition (CVD) raw materials to react with the surface.    USE - For solar cell, high temperature P-type thin film transistor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the silicon substrate is suppressed and a high quality silicon substrate is obtained with reduced cost. The film forming speed is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Silicon substrate manufacturing method; and    (2) photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains thin-film silicon substrate manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar cell element (9) has a semiconductor substrate with main surface and back surface. A current-collection electrode (7) which has an identification display (10) is formed on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate. An output extraction electrode which is formed on the back surface is electrically connected to the current-collection electrode.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the electrical property of the solar cell element is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell element with the identification display. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back surface electrode (6)    Current-collection electrode (7)    Solar cell element (9)    Identification display (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has electrical wiring (18) formed in adjacent solar cell (15) located in a line in several sheets, which is formed on a metal substrate (11). A metal oxide film (12) is formed in the end surfaces of the metal substrate, directly under the wiring.    USE - For use as electric power supply source for residence, street light, factory, portable equipment, solar car, satellite, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Sine the metal oxide is formed in the end surface of the metal substrate, the insulation between the electrode and the substrate is ensured. The manufacturing process is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Metal substrate (11)    Oxidizing film (12)    Insulator (13)    Solar cell main structure (15)    Wiring (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has the surface electrode (14) connected in series on an insulating board (17). A wiring (11) connects a back surface electrode (6) and surface electrode of the solar cells (1,2). A metal film having high stress deformation property is formed between the surface electrode and the wiring.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. for copper indium diselenide (CIS)-type solar cell, fine-crystal silicon solar cell, cadmium telluride solar cell and organic solar cell used in building, factory and residence, marker, street light, solar car, portable equipment and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The connection area of the solar cell is decreased. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective, top and sectional views of the solar cell.    Solar cells (1,2)    Back surface electrode (6)    Wiring (11)    Surface electrode (14)    Insulating board (17)
NOVELTY - The substrate comprises a metal plate of thickness 0.01-0.5 mm with thermal expansion coefficient of 0.8asterisk10-5 - 1.2asterisk10-5 /degreesC at 30-400degreesC. Several holes of diameter 0.1-3 mm are formed in the metal plate at spacing of 1-20 cm. A glass layer of thickness 0.01-0.3 mm is adhered to the metal layer by heating. The softening point of glass layer is 700degreesC or more.    USE - For use in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Flexibility and smoothness of the substrate can be improved by forming holes in the metal layer. Air cannot enter between the glass layer and metal plate, hence the expansion of air bubble by high temperature atmosphere during manufacture is avoided. Thus yield and reliability of the electronic device using the substrate are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph illustrating the relation between the holes spacing and number of air bubbles in substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The silicon thin-film solar cell has conductive silicon type low-refractive index layer (4on) and conductive silicon type interface layer (4n) in order behind photoelectric conversion layer (3i,4i), that are seen from light-incident side. The thickness of conductive silicon type low-refractive index layer and conductive silicon type interface layer is 10 nm or less and larger than 0nm respectively.    USE - Silicon thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - By arranging a conductive silicon type low-refractive index layer and conductive silicon type interface layer in order behind a photoelectric conversion layer with predetermined thickness, a sufficient closing-light effect can be exhibited while reducing the carrier recombination in solar cell. Hence a low cost and efficient silicon thin-film solar cell is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of thin-film solar cell.    Translucent substrate (1)    Photoelectric conversion layers (3i,4i)    Conductive silicon type interface layer (4n)    Conductive silicon type low-refractive index layer (4on)    Transparent oxide layer (5)
NOVELTY - The high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution consumption amount, calculated based on electrical load, are compared to calculate critical fuel concentration value and power value of load, using curvilinear equations. The new high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution consumption amount, and the power value of the electric load, are measured at the time of battery exhaustion. The new fuel amount is supplied, when measured power value is larger than calculated critical power value.    USE - For supplying fuel in liquid fuel battery used in generator used in large-sized power station, motor vehicle, portable type power supply etc.,    ADVANTAGE - The new high concentration liquid fuel consumption amount and aqueous solution can be supplied correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining the fuel supply process of liquid fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A regular-arrangement particle dispersion comprises an ionic liquid, and particles (10) having compatibility to ionic liquid, dispersed and regularly arranged in three-dimension in the ionic liquid. The particles contain an inner core (2) and polymer (4) which does not deform in the ionic liquid extending on the outer side from the surface of inner core.    USE - For solid electrolyte of solar cell and fuel cell, and used as color material and photonic crystal for color sensor and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The regular arrangement particle dispersion has excellent crystallization or stability of dispersion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the form of particles.    Inner core (2)    Polymer (4)    Particles (10)
NOVELTY - The dotted or linear light (61) whose diameter is between 0.01 and 2microns is irradiated on the surface of non-monocrystal semiconductor film, during seed crystal formation process, to form seed crystal grain (34d) in the inner surface.    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor film for use in manufacturing process of active matrix LCD, and active matrix organic electroluminescent display device, and polysilicon thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light can be uniformly irradiated on the surface of semiconductor film during crystal growth, and hence seed crystal grain can be grown efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the semiconductor film manufacturing process.    Melting semiconductor layer (34a)    Nano crystal semiconductor layer (34b)    Polycrystal semiconductor layer (34c)    Seed crystal grain (34d)    Single crystal grain (34e)
NOVELTY - A resin molding material contains thermosetting resin and component containing titanium oxide, silica and/or zirconium oxide.    USE - For manufacturing thin molded products and shield components used for fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin molding material has excellent moldability, and provides molded products having excellent hydrofluoric acid resistance.
NOVELTY - A shape memory composite material has a multilayered structure on which two or more layers are laminated. At least one layer contains shape memory fiber reinforced plastics.    USE - Used for satellites, space structures and large sized apparatus such as panels for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The shape memory composite material has good rigidity, strength, bendability, shape fixed-shape recoverability property and inflatable property. The shape memory composite material exhibits shape memory effect of an original shape fixed recovery function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of a shape memory composite material which involves forming a layer containing shape memory fiber reinforced plastics and a layer containing polyurethane-type resin, and laminating both layers to form a multilayered structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows typical structure of the shape memory composite material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module has a sheet (31) with a sealing agent (3) that is formed on both sides of a photovoltaic cell (1). The protective layers (21,22) are formed on the sheets on either sides of the photovoltaic cell. The thickness and the materials in the protective layers are same, such that the thickness of the module is set equal to or less than 3.0 mm.    USE - For solar cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the solar cell module can be reduced such that the manufacturing cost for solar cell module can be reduced and the size of the solar cell apparatus can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view explaining the solar cell module manufacturing process.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Sealing agent (3)    Protective layers (21,22)    Sheet (31)    Hollow portion (K1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has several positioning elements (57) whose positioning surfaces are arranged perpendicular to the parallel lines from the board surface center (54) of a fuel cell component (50). The positioning element is released towards the outer side of the fuel-cell component.    USE - For use in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation on the positioning surface of the component can be absorbed such that the component can be positioned accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell component (50)    Electric power generation area (51)    Board surface center (54)    Positioning elements (57)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the flow path having grooves (4a,4b) on any one of the resin plates (2,3). The metal wiring (5a,5b) is arranged along the outer edge of the groove. The resin plates are stacked, so that the metal wiring is interposed. The resin plates are welded by heating the metal wiring and melting the surrounding resin.    USE - For fuel cell system, chemical processing plant, foodstuffs production line, semiconductor production line etc.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path is formed easily without the leakage of fluid and the resin plates are welded reliably along the flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resin integration pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of resin integration pipe assembly.    Resin integration pipe (1)    Resin plates (2,3)    Groove (4a,4b)    Metal wiring (5a,5b)    Wiring terminal hole (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - A dielectric film (20) is formed on the main surface of a semiconductor substrate (10), and a masking paste (21) containing a titanium-oxide precursor is screen-printed on the dielectric film. A portion of the dielectric film is exposed after etching the screen printing, and a portion of the main surface of the substrate is exposed to obtain a solar cell.    USE - For manufacturing solar cells used for converting sunlight energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses loss of durability of carrier and enables simple and accurate patterning of high-concentration p-doped and n-doped regions. The method is economical and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing method of solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (10)    Passivation film (11)    Dielectric film (20)    Masking paste (21)    Titanium-oxide film (22)
NOVELTY - Styryl benzidine derivative (I), is new.    USE - Used as charge transport material for electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used for image forming device such as copier and printer, and also for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The styryl benzidine derivative has excellent compatibility with binder resin, and high sensitivity for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Styryl benzidine derivative of formula (I), is new.    R1=H or alkyl;    R2,R3=H, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, or aryloxy;and    m,n=have different integer.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid (7) contains a redox electrolyte and an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid consists of a cation portion containing phosphorus and nitrogen, and an anion portion.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid prevents ignition of battery even under high temperature, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for oxide semiconductor electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrates (1A,1B)    Electroconductive oxide layers (2A,2B)    Catalyst (3)    Oxide semiconductor layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)    Oxide semiconductor electrode (6)    Electrolyte liquid (7)
NOVELTY - 1,2,4,5-tetra amino benzene (1) and carbonyl group-containing compound(s) (2), are reacted, to obtain benzodiimidazole compound (3).    USE - For oligomer and polymer, and for luminescent material of proton sensor and electroluminescent element, electric charge injection material, charge transport material and charge transfer material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The benzodiimidazole compound has favorable molecular weight, and provides polymer having favorable ultraviolet absorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 1,2,4,5-tetra amino benzene of formula (1) and carbonyl group-containing compound of formula (2): 2R-C(=O)-H and/or 2R-C(=O)OH, are reacted to obtain benzodiimidazole compound of formula (3).    R=H, or 1-12C hydrocarbon containing sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, oxygen or silicon.
NOVELTY - A slim type fuel cell device (2) comprises a shell (20) having tightly joined internal spaces, and a shell portion; a fuel cell stack (22) at a front end of the first internal space; a wind cover (25) having an end being airtight joined on one side of the fuel cell stacks, and the other end is airtight joined at the inlet of a wind box (24), the wind box is in the second internal space and provided with an inlet and an outlet; a condensing device (26); and a mixing tank (27) connected to an anode fuel inlet of the fuel cell stack with pipes.    USE - Used for an electric device, e.g. notebook computer or portable electronic machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A user can retract the slim type optical storage drive from the electronic device, and replace with the slim type fuel cell device, so that the electronic device is operated for longer time, and provides with the advantage of portability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the slim type fuel cell device.    Slim type fuel cell device (2)    Shell (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Wind box (24)    Wind cover (25)    Condensing device (26)    Mixing tank (27)
NOVELTY - The device has an actuator (6) which introduces a gas flow into an anode (9) of a fuel cell, where the gas reacts with impurities. The actuator regulates purge of contamination by impurities and reacts to an electric type control signal which is stored in a calculating unit (5). The signal is generated from results produced by a mathematical model representing a desired gas flow for obtaining the purge of contamination of impurities stored by the fuel cell. The model is implemented in a corrector unit (7) e.g. electronic object, and/or an estimator unit (10).    USE - Used for regulating the purging of contamination of a catalyzer of a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), or a rechargeable battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, where the fuel cell is utilized for converting chemical energy into electric energy that is fed to a traction motor of a motor vehicle and is contaminated by impurities obtained from a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The actuator introduces the air flow into the anode of the fuel cell, thus limiting poisoning effects of the fuel cell, and hence limiting voltage drop at terminals of the fuel cell. The actuator allows to regulate the purging of contamination of the fuel cell in a better manner. The device can be applied to any type of fuel cell irrespective of reformation mode e.g. plasma reformation mode, of the fuel cell. The device optimizes performances of the vehicle during different operational phases of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a logical control diagram of a fuel cell system.    Actuator (6)    Corrector unit (7)    Anode (9)    Estimator unit (10)    Traction motor (13)    Physical amplitude measurement sensors (16, 17)    Driver (18)
NOVELTY - A catalyst element (1) with essentially parallel gas flow channels (2,2~), in which the channels have a catalytically-active coating (4) which is exposed to the gas and, on the inlet side in some channels, starts at a position which is axially offset on the channel wall (3) in the direction of flow (5).    USE - In fuel cells, as a catalyst element in a reformer for the production of hydrogen-containing fuel gas from a hydrocarbon-containing fuel and an oxygen-containing oxidiser.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of catalyst elements is extended by incompletely coating the channel walls with catalyst and offsetting the point at which the coating starts in some channels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a reformer with at least one element (1) for the production of hydrogen-containing gaseous fuel from a hydrocarbon-containing fuel and an oxygen-containing oxidiser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Longitudinal section through a multi-channel catalyst element (1).    parallel gas channels (2, 2~)    channel wall (3)    catalytic coating (staggered in adjacent channels) (4)    direction of gas flow (5)    inlet side (6)    heat of oxidation (exothermic reaction). (Q)
NOVELTY - Preparation (P1) of catalytic specie consisting essentially of a metallic support, which is coated with a ceramic active phase layer, involves of electro-deposition of the ceramic active phase on the metallic support.    USE - As a catalyst for oxidation of gaseous hydrocarbons, to produce synthesis gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and involves the direct deposition of the active ceramic catalyst on the metallic support and controls the thickness of the deposited layer to form homogeneous layer using nominal operating conditions.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a silicon solar battery electrode. Wherein, its main grid line is formed by metal foil conductive grid coated with conductive resin; the contact part between metal foil conductive grid and sub grid line has conductive disc; the invention also discloses a relative production, which uses the preparation of light and non-light surface sub grid lines, aluminum back field electrode, adhering metal foil conductive grid, and solidifying metal foil conductive grid to replace the steps of printing face, back electrodes, and sintering electrode in present method, to avoid hurting battery and chemical corrosion, to improve light-electric transform efficiency of battery and the reliability.
NOVELTY - The assembly has non-roof penetrating grid supports (40) for elevating a support grid above an installation surface e.g. a roof surface, and grid-to-roof anchors (42,44) for securing the entire support grid above the same surface. The support grid is defined by connecting together elongate metal rods (30,32). The number of grid-to-roof anchors is less than about one-fourth of the number of the grid supports. The metal rods are in form of reinforcing steel bars.    USE - Assembly for mounting photovoltaic modules or solar modules over installation surface e.g. roof surface, existing roof top.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simplified installation of solar modules, including glass-glass and or glass-foil solar modules and framed or frameless modules, on existing roof top, due to use of non-penetrating grid supports and grid-to-roof anchor. Minimizes number of locations where water may enter roof surface, since number of grid-to-roof anchors is less than about one-fourth of grid supports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a solar module mounting array.    Solar module mounting array (20)    Elongate metal rods (30,32)    Grid supports (40)    Grid-to-roof anchors (42,44)    Solar module (50)
NOVELTY - A primary adhesive layer and a primary conductive material are arranged on a surface of a metal foil, and pressure is applied to the metal foil. The metal foil and primary conductive material are electrically-connected and adhered. The metal foil, primary adhesive layer or secondary adhesive layer is provided on other surface of the metal foil. The secondary conductive material is heat-pressed, and the metal foil and secondary connecting material are electrically-connected and adhered.    USE - Connection of conductive material is used for connection structure for solar cell module (both claimed), and for tantalum capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitor, ceramic capacitor, power transistor, sensor and display material.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive material is efficiently and reliably connected using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conductive-material connection component.
NOVELTY - The method involves winding several material layers (15,16,17) impregnated with thermosetting resin around a mold (12) having a conformation mating with that of the internal portion of a tubular segment (11). A polyamide surface film (19) is associated with outermost layer (17). The material layers and surface film are subjected to heat treatment to polymerize the resin, so as to increase the surface hardness of surface film. The solid association of material layers with each other and with surface film is determined.    USE - Method of producing mast for sailboard.    ADVANTAGE - The mast can be protected from surface wear, scratches and deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of the mast.    Mast (10)    Tubular segment (11)    Material layers (15,16,17)    Surface film (19)    Sheet (20)
NOVELTY - The system is provided with photovoltaic cell (10) for converting incident radiation into electricity. The housing (12) of system is provided with top thermally conductive surface (14) mated with photovoltaic panel and serving as thermal conductive surface. The open channels are provided behind thermally conductive surface that carries fluid in contact with top thermally conductive surface for removing heat from photovoltaic panel.    USE - Supplementary solar energy collection system.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area of heat transfer fluid contacting photovoltaic panel can be maximized and the photovoltaic cell can be cooled efficiently to improve electrical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the supplementary solar energy collection system.    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Housing of supplementary solar energy collection system (12)    Top thermally conductive surface (14)    Bottom surface of housing (20)    Channels (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The program involves determining a threshold heart rate of an individual, where the individual has a metabolic marker. An anchor point is determined based on the threshold heart rate. A heart rate range is determined as a percentage of the anchor point for each of multiple heart rate intensity zones, where the range comprises an upper heart rate and a lower heart rate, and one of the zones comprises a threshold zone beyond which zones of higher intensity correspond to increases in the metabolic marker. A multiplier associated with each intensity zone is determined.    USE - Exercise program for increasing a fitness level of an individual.    ADVANTAGE - The user primarily achieves health benefits such as better sleep at night, increased energy levels, decreased blood pressure levels, improved cholesterol levels and improved response to stress when exercising in health zones. The user primarily achieves fitness benefits such as lower fat levels, healthier metabolism, increased endurance, and increased ability to process oxygen when exercising in fitness zones. The user achieves performance benefits such as increased top speed, increased tolerance to lactic acid buildup, increased ability to sustain high levels of oxygen consumption, and increased maximum amount of oxygen an individual's body is capable of using in one minute when the user exercise in performance benefits. The program implies a training load that allows the individual to track his or her training performance overtime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of dynamically generating a set of personalized intensity zones for an individual    (2) a computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling a computing device to generate a personalized heart rate range for an individual.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a chart of an individual fitness level increasing exercise program.
NOVELTY - The equipment (10) has a structure comprising a fuselage (12). A seat (20) is arranged on a wing (14) and another seat is arranged on another wing (16), where the latter seat faces towards the former seat. A third seat faces away from the seats. A support frame (24) is pivotally connected to the structure to provide the former and latter seats with a seesaw motion about a pivot point, where the third seat is arranged proximate the pivot point. An opening is formed in the structure and another opening is formed in the frame, and a bushing is partially arranged within the openings.    USE - Aircraft-shaped playground equipment e.g. airplane, helicopter, seesaw and teeter-totter, for playing and exercising by a child in a playground including a recreational equipment e.g. swing, slide, climbing wall, jungle gym and playhouse, and in a location and environment e.g. park, school, child care facility, resort and recreational development.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the equipment decreases weight of the equipment, prevents unintended loosening of bolt and prevents inadvertent contact with ends or edges of rotors or propellers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a playground equipment.    Playground equipment (10)    Fuselage (12)    Wings (14, 16)    Seat (20)    Support frame (24)
NOVELTY - A power generating node (114,116,118,120,122,124) has a cross-flow turbine that is coupled to a universal gear and a modular generator via a clutch. The clutch engages and disengages the modular generator and the universal gear. The cross- flow turbine has louvers having two positions. A controller moves the louvers from an open position to a close position.    USE - A subsurface power generating system for harnessing power from ocean current to supply power. Uses include but are not limited to an onshore power grid, hydrophonic sub-sea listening/tracking/signal repeating systems, and dock for submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a submersible ocean-current power harnessing with a controller that allows opening, closing, and rotating slowly of lover panels to ameliorate adverse impacts on marine life. It provides an auxiliary power dock for submarines to fill their power and fresh water needs during a submerged power down of their onboard power plants for repair/maintenance. The station provides a high voltage power source for long range hydrophonic sub-sea listening/tracking/signal repeating systems. It operates 24 hours per day and 365 days per year while totally submerged to supply power to an onshore power grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) submersible station for generating electric power from a subsurface water current;    (2) method for generating electric power from a subsurface water current    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a manned subsurface electric power generation station.    Station (100)    Frame (102)    Pressure resistant structure (104,106)    Spars (108,110,112)    Power generating node (114,116,118,120,122,124)
NOVELTY - Light and heavy weights (4, 2) are provided on either sides of a connecting portion (3) and a handle (1) is attached to the light weight. The heavy weight is broader than the handle.    USE - Dumbbell for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - By providing both heavy and light weights and attaching a handle to the light weight, different exercises can be done efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the dumbbell.    Handle (1)    Light weight (2)    Connecting portion (3)    Heavy weight (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a lower water-storage tank (4) partitioned off into a pair of accommodating parts (5, 7) by a partition member (3). The accommodating part (7) is maintained in a closed state when an opening-and-closing member (9) exists in an isolation state. The opening-and-closing member is maintained in a connection state when the water is poured from the accommodating part (5) to the accommodating part (7). A spiral member (28) pumped up the water in the lower water-storage tank through a spiral tube (24) at an upper water-storage tank (2).    USE - Small electric power generation system for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The spiral member pumped up the water in the lower water-storage tank through the spiral tube at the upper water-storage tank, thus circulating and utilizing the water effectively, and producing the electric power by rotating the water turbine continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small electric power generation system.    Upper water-storage tank (2)    Partition member (3)    Lower water-storage tank (4)    Accommodating parts (5, 7)    Opening-and-closing member (9)    Spiral tube (24)    Spiral member (28)
NOVELTY - An energy system comprises solar cell module (16) which produces electric power by converting sunlight or fuel into energy source, and co-generation system which consumes cooling heat and cools solar cell module. The cooling heat is generated using exhaust heat generate with electric power generation.    USE - An energy system used in residence, office building and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The energy system can cool economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) co-generation system; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (11)    Absorption refrigerator (12)    Fan coil unit (13)    Cold water circulation line (15)    Solar cell module (16)
NOVELTY - A pair of coil (831) is provided in inner periphery of a coil sheet (80). Each coil is connected to a light emission control circuit board (60). A hole is formed inside the coil sheet. A magnetic element (40) is accommodated in the hole. The coils rotate around magnetic element. An induced electromotive force is generated between coils of coil sheet and magnetic element and is sent to light emission control circuit board.    USE - Light emission physical strength training ball for rehabilitation of muscles of arm.    ADVANTAGE - The light emission performance of light emitting element is improved. The operating efficiency and working life of the training ball can be improved significantly. The assembling and repairing cost of training ball are reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three dimensional view of the training ball.    Magnetic element (40)    Light emission control circuit board (60)    Light emitting elements (70,71)    Coil sheet (80)    Coils (831)
NOVELTY - The machine has a driven chain wheel assembled with a ratchet mechanism, and two chains linked with two chain wheels. A driving chain wheel is mounted on a crank shaft of a hand-operated driving mechanism. A foot tread driving mechanism and the hand-operated driving mechanism are connected with an electric generator shaft. Electric energy is output by an electrical generator. The foot tread driving mechanism, hand-operated driving mechanism, a driving mechanism, the electric generator and a storage battery are mounted on a stander.    USE - Body-building energy storage machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a body-building energy storage machine.
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple serially connected photoelectric units, where each unit is provided with an insulating substrate, front electrode, middle transparent electricity-conducting film, photoelectric converting layers and a back electrode. A connecting wire of positive and negative electrodes is connected between neighbored photoelectric units, where each photoelectric unit is provided with two coupled and overlapped photoelectric converting layers. Corresponding channels are placed to the front electrode, photoelectric converting layers and the back electrode.    USE - Laminated solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery eliminates unmatched current of two sub-batteries, and satisfies the requirement of large current and low voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a circuit board connected to a solar panel i.e. solar cell element. An energy storing cell is connected to the circuit board. A charging interface is connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board comprises an energy storing module and a charging module. An energy storing cell is connected to the energy storing module, and a charging interface is connected to the charging module. The circuit board is provided with a charging switch for connecting the energy storing cell and the charging module. The solar panel is fixed at a front side of a shell body.    USE - Portable solar charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has intelligent and rapid charging function. The device can charge in low voltage. The device has combined mono-crystalline silicon and multi-crystal silicon, so that the device has high transformation ratio of electric energy. The device can charge under dim light, and has large volume and prolong usage life. The device does not power-down, and simultaneously charge the object. The device can be placed in all kinds of bags, so that the device is convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a portable solar charging device.
NOVELTY - The device has a speed sensor (1) and a motor (5) connected to a signal controller (2), and a pointer (3) in a pointer monitor (4) connected to a rotary shaft of the motor that is replaced by an induction coil.    USE - Device for displaying a body-building equipment speed, exercising mileage and lifting range of a body-building equipment such as a treadmill and a body-building bike.    ADVANTAGE - The device displays the speed, the exercising mileage or lifting range of the treadmill and the body-building bike. The larger rotating angle of the pointer indicates greater displayed speed, exercising mileage or lifting range. The device is more direct-viewing, simpler and dynamic, and overcomes the unattractive and blur display caused by the inadequate lights of the digital display. The device can be effectively utilized by the users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a display device.    Speed sensor (1)    Signal controller (2)    Pointer (3)    Pointer monitor (4)    Motor (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a wave energy picking unit connected with a movement converting unit by a wave adapting unit. The wave adapting unit is arranged to adapt waves with different parameters, and connected between the wave energy picking unit and the movement converting unit. The wave adapting unit comprises a wave texture mechanism that is connected with the wave energy picking unit. A side of the wave texture mechanism is equipped with a wave surface. A stop ring is fixed in a cylinder drum of a hydraulic cylinder, and an upper piston is fixed in the cylinder drum above the stop ring.    USE - Wave electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The wave texture mechanism wave surface parameter adapts with the waves of different sizes to generate power within the range of 0.5 to 10 metre of wave height.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wave electric power system.
NOVELTY - The system has a wave power acquisition unit dynamically connected with a generator by a motion converting unit. A wave adaptation unit is connected between the wave power acquisition unit and the motion converting unit. The wave adaptation unit has a hydraulic telescopic rod whose lower end is connected with the wave acquisition unit. An upper end of the hydraulic telescopic rod is connected with the motion converting unit. The hydraulic telescopic rod is provided in synchronous with a changing of tide level. The hydraulic telescopic rod has a vertical hydraulic cylinder.    USE - Wave power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The wave adaptation unit eliminates the effect of the tide to the wave power generation system, so that the system can be utilized in tide changing place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wave power generation system.
NOVELTY - The turbine has an axle (6) fixed on a base at two sides of a channel of a wheel groove. The turbine utilizes a pressure flow caused by energy difference of an upper river and a lower river for directly pushing a wheel blade on a ferris wheel to rotate the turbine. The turbine rotates in positive or negative direction based on dynamoelectric working conditions.    USE - Direct-flow type ferris wheel water turbine for a low water head hydroelectric generator set.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine has a simple structure, low material requirement and easy maintenance, and is convenient to manufacture and inexpensive. The water turbine avoids deep burying under water, thus exponentially reducing civil work amount. A horizontal machine set can array and operate single or more water turbines in parallel. The capacity of the single dynamo is increased exponentially, when the water turbines are connected in parallel. The low water head hydroelectric generator set using the turbine has integral construction cost of the machine per unit kilowatt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a direct-flow type ferris wheel water turbine.    Axle (6)    Steel structure wheel carrier (7)    Inner wheel blade (8)
NOVELTY - Washing etching, drying process of silicon solar battery comprises generating ozone in de-ionized water by using mega-sonic frequency, adding 2-5% hydrofluoric acid in the de-ionized water, and washing at normal temperature; putting silicon sheet in the de-ionized water for ultrasonic cleaning; and carrying out the drying process when the silicon sheet is raised on the liquid surface after the washing, and adopting nitrogen gas comprising saturated isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for the drying process.    USE - Washing etching, drying process of silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, saves water resource, and utilizes less chemical agents, thus reducing pollution to the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Washing etching, drying process of silicon solar battery comprises generating ozone in de-ionized water by using mega-sonic frequency, adding 2-5% hydrofluoric acid in the de-ionized water, and washing at normal temperature; putting silicon sheet in the de-ionized water for ultrasonic cleaning, where the mega-sonic frequency is higher than 1 MHz, the power is 50-600 W and can be regulated; carrying out the drying process when the silicon sheet is raised on the liquid surface after the washing, and adopting nitrogen (N2) gas comprising saturated IPA for the drying process. The upper part of the drying groove has N2 gas nozzle for direct contact with high concentration N2 and silicon sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of washing etching, drying device of silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The compressor arrangement has a compressor wheel (3) and an electric motor having a stator and a rotor with a rotor magnet (4c). A rotor gap is designed such that when the compressor wheel rotates, fifty percent to hundred percent of the air mass flow is fed through the rotor gap. The compressor wheel is mounted on a shaft (8) or contains the rotor magnet or a carrier (20) for holding the rotor magnet that is mounted as a separate part on the shaft.    USE - Compressor arrangement for compressing fresh air for internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor gap is designed such that when the compressor wheel rotates, fifty percent to hundred percent of the air mass flow is fed through the rotor gap. The compressor wheel is mounted on a shaft or contains the rotor magnet or a carrier for holding the rotor magnet that is mounted as a separate part on the shaft, and thus ensures that an energy-saving and very fast-acting compressor for motor vehicles is provided that is manufactured on a large industrial scale, cost-effectively, and quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a shaft with compressor wheel and turbine.    Turbine (2)    Compressor wheel (3)    Rotor magnet (4c)    Shaft (8)    Carrier (20)
NOVELTY - Estimating lipid peroxide load and the consequent inflammatory state in a subject, comprises measuring the concentration of oxidized high density lipoprotein (HDL) lipids in a biological sample obtained from the subject.    USE - The method is useful for: estimating lipid peroxide load and the consequent inflammatory state in a subject; diagnosis, follow-up of treatment or study of a lipid peroxide-related condition, which is aging, neurodegeneration, atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes or cataract and an inflammation-related condition, which is rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease, inflammatory skin diseases, HIV/AIDS, atherosclerosis or autoimmune disorders; and strengthening the lipid peroxide transporting capacity of HDL (all claimed). The method is useful for elimination of lipid peroxidation products and attenuation of the resulting oxidative stress and inflammatory state in human body.    ADVANTAGE - The HDL responds to increased concentrations of lipid peroxidation products by actively transporting excess of peroxidized lipids from tissues and exerts the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for strengthening the lipid peroxide transporting capacity of HDL, comprising increasing the concentration of HDL in a subject or enhancing the lipid peroxide sequestering capacity of HDL particles.
NOVELTY - The system has a rendering component that communicates the contrast to a user and provides feedback to assist the user in reaching a desired goal. The contrast stimulates motivation to the user. Network-based information and communication techniques are employed to leverage availability of and comparison between users connected to a network to enable dynamic real-time competing of users, either directly or through a mapping that accounts for a user's handicap.    USE - System that facilitates management of physical activity to promote healthy living.    ADVANTAGE - A user profile is employed to automatically calibrate an activity device e.g., treadmill, cycle, haptic brace based upon characteristics and/or limitations of a user. User activity and other data, e.g., physiological data, motion data, environmental data, can be monitored and employed to dynamically recalibrate the activity device in an effort to optimize performance. A simulation profile can be employed as a benchmark for performance, for example, actual user activity can be contrasted against the simulation profile in order to provide feedback, motivation, or even to facilitate dynamic calibration of an activity device throughout an exercise regimen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer-implemented method of regulating physical activity; and    (2) a computer-executable system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart of procedures that facilitate comparing actual activity to a simulation.    Input user profile (202)    Configure devices (204)    Select and input simulation profile (206)    Monitor user activity (208)    Compare user activity to simulation profile (210)    Render comparison (212)
NOVELTY - The device has a foot-sensation component (300) that includes a sensing element (310) and a sensed element (320), where the sensing element is electrically coupled to host computer (100). A body motion-driving controller (400) detects the direction and speed of motion of a upper body area of human, and transmits signals to host computer through transmission interface (420). The user utilizes the body motion-driving controller and the foot sensation component to control sport game software in host computer to achieve video interaction with the whole-body sport game.    USE - Video interaction device for whole-body sport game.    ADVANTAGE - The video interaction device satisfies the diversified requirements of users and provides a whole-body video interaction between user and sport game software. The device applies to various foot exercise devices and integrates foot exercise with a hand exercise, a head exercise or even a waist exercise to interact with game video pictures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vide interaction device for whole-body sport game.    Foot exercise device (10)    Host computer (100)    Display (200)    Foot-sensation component (300)    Body-motion driving controller (400)    Transmission interface (420)
NOVELTY - The module has a striated upper surface and a tile base (102) with a rectangular injected molded plastic structure comprising size and appearance of a concrete roofing tile i.e. flat solar panel tile (100). A photovoltaic panel assembly (104) is positioned in a depressed portion of a grooved upper surface, where the assembly has a photovoltaic panel (108) installed in a solar panel support frame (106). The frame is installable in the depressed portion of the base with a pair of electrical output conductors (312, 314) that pass through an upper surface of the base.    USE - Roofing module for use in a solar panel, for providing weather protection and for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the module reduces mass of the support frame, reduces quantity of plastic needed to manufacture the support frame and improves aesthetic features of the solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for constructing a roofing tile having an integrated photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar panel tile showing a base tile, panel frame and solar panel.    Flat solar panel tile (100)    Tile base (102)    Photovoltaic panel assembly (104)    Solar panel support frame (106)    Photovoltaic panel (108)    Electrical output conductors (312, 314)
NOVELTY - An inversion motor rotates a platform (35) between horizontal position and vertical position around an axis through an inversion linkage connected to the inversion motor (32) and a sliding bar (342). A safety device has a spring to move the inversion linkage relative to base frame to restore user back to horizontal position by sliding the inversion linkage from one position to another position on the sliding rail so that the platform travels from the vertical position to horizontal position.    USE - Spine stretch machine.    ADVANTAGE - The spine stretch machine assists in recovering from sickness or regular exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the spine stretch machine.    Base (30)    Frame (31)    Inversion motor (32)    Platform (35)    Foot anchor (36)    Roller massage units (44)    Sliding bar (342)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an upper frame (20) installed on a lower frame (10). A shaft unit is installed on the upper frame, and includes a shaft rotated by a driving motor (37) and a gear, and another shaft unit includes another shaft installed on the upper frame of rear side of the shaft. An eccentric rod (60) is eccentrically connected to the later shaft for rotating the upper frame along left and right when the later shaft rotates. A moving holder (70) is eccentrically connected to the former shaft, and a distal end is eccentrically connected to the upper frame.    USE - Apparatus for exercising horseback ride.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables a user to feel a shake in real riding, and prevents boring of the user by generating a sound suitable for speed of the shake exercise, and shows an exercise effect to the user visually by measuring the user's body fat. The apparatus provides excellent effect in an abdominal obesity treatment, and strengthens abdominal muscle and muscular strength of waist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a horseback ride exercising apparatus.    Frames (10,20)    Driving motor (37)    Eccentric rod (60)    Moving holder (70)    Horseback ride exercising apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A condensing pipe (1) is formed by connecting an outer cylinder (4) and an inner cylinder (5) with saw-tooth shaped transparent sheet. The sunrays falling in the condensing pipe are condensed by total reflection and refraction in the interface boundary of the rectification units (6) of the outer and inner cylinders.    USE - Condensation method of light ray from sunlight for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight is condensed steadily for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for beam condensing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of condensing pipe.    Condensing pipe (1)    Outer cylinder (4)    Inner cylinder (5)    Rectification unit (6)    Space (8)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet has multi-layered inorganic oxide layer (2), adhesive layer (3-1) and thermoplastic resin layer (4-1) laminated sequentially on surface(s) of base film (1). The multi-layered inorganic oxide layer has thickness of 50-3000 Angstrom . The adhesive layer having thickness of 1-30 mu m contains maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin resin such as polypropylene resin. The adhesive layer and thermoplastic resin layer are laminated by multilayer co-extrusion lamination process, on the base film.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cells used for solar energy power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet prevents fall of adhering force. The destruction of surface of base film in the sheet is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Base film (1)    Inorganic oxide layer (2)    Adhesive layer (3-1)    Thermoplastic resin layer (4-1)
NOVELTY - The muscular training device has expansion-contraction attachment unit (4) in which location expanded from predetermined direction converter (6) is based and made longest. A foothold unit is on connection unit when expansion-contraction attachment unit is not expanded. The expansion-contraction unit (2). has predetermined length of cord form, strip shape or other shapes and the direction converter which has surface expanded in location with predetermined distance is formed on predetermined distance at footrest unit (1)from at one or more expansion contraction attachment unit.    USE - Muscular training device for training muscles of legs and loins.    ADVANTAGE - Improves strengthening and slimming of whole muscles of legs and loins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective and side views of the muscular training device.    Footrest unit (1)    Expansion-contraction unit (2)    Expansion-contraction attachment unit (4)    Direction converter (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a seat portion (13) on which a user is seated, and an exercise mechanism i.e. driving device (12), for allowing the seat portion to undergo oscillation motion. A loop-shaped rein (16) is positioned in front of the user seated on the seat portion so as to be held by the user. An extensible mechanism (17) causes the rein to extend and retract, where the mechanism (17) includes a motor (46) and a rotary plate that is driven by the motor to rotate, and the rein is entirely or partially made of rubber or spring.    USE - Oscillation-type exercise device for providing exercise stress and rehabilitation exercise in a health care facility and home for children and elder people.    ADVANTAGE - The device exerts an exercise effect on the lower back and the legs, and induces a muscle activity in the upper half e.g. arms and chest, of the body of the user in an efficient manner. The device provides the exercise stress that imitates horseback riding to the user seated on the seat portion by oscillating the seat portion without any uncomfortable feeling to the user in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an overall configuration of an oscillation-type exercise device.    Driving device (12)    Seat portion (13)    Loop-shaped rein (16)    Extensible mechanism (17)    Motor (46)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor body (30) and a control system (32) controlling different modes of operation of the motor body, where the control system and the motor body are connected through a sensor (31). An end of the sensor is attached on the motor body. The sensor monitors conditions of the rotating speed of the motor body. The control system simultaneously changes amplitude and frequency of the rotating speed with stable operation of the motor body.    USE - Running device for running and walking sport to convey discharge of lactic acid into muscle of a human body.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor monitors the conditions of the rotating speed of the motor body, and the control system simultaneously changes the amplitude and frequency of the rotating speed with stable operation of the motor body, thus allowing the running device to simultaneously exhibit the function of running and the function of vibration, and hence achieving effective absorption of the accumulated lactic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an arrangement of components of a flow device.    Motor body (30)    Sensor (31)    Control system (32)    Drive wheels (33, 34)    Drive belt (35)    Roller (36)
NOVELTY - The energy generation plant comprises a turbine (1), an electric generator (2) with a coaxial arrangement of the rotor (3) and stator (4), where the rotor is an external rotor and forms part of an annular supporting structure for the turbine. An excitation device provides excitation power to the excitation windings without brushes and the electronic components or part of the generator components of the energy generation plant are housed in the encapsulated regions.    USE - Energy generation plant for generating electric energy from water or wind flow.    ADVANTAGE - The excitation device provides excitation power to the excitation windings without brushes and the electronic components or part of the generator components of the energy generation plant are housed in the encapsulated regions, and thus a corrosion resistant, robust with simple organization of energy generation plant are ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of an energy generation plant.    Turbine (1)    Electric generator (2)    Rotor (3)    Stator (4)    Stator housing (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a stainless steel cylinder (1) floating on the sea, where bottom end of the stainless steel cylinder is equipped with a seafloor fixing base (2). Upper end of the stainless steel cylinder is equipped with a wind-driven generator (3). An upper part of sea plane is equipped with an umbrella-shaped solar energy receiving generating board (4). Electrical energy collected by the wind-driven generator, the umbrella-shaped solar energy receiving generating board and a hydraulic generator (5) is merged into electric network by a cable (6) or stored by electrical power storage.    USE - Sea generator.    ADVANTAGE - The wind power resource, solar energy resource and sea current resource on sea are fully used for generating electrical power synthetically to generate more electric energy for people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sea generator.    Stainless steel cylinder (1)    Seafloor fixing base (2)    Wind-driven generator (3)    Umbrella-shaped solar energy receiving generating board (4)    Hydraulic generator (5)    Cable (6)
NOVELTY - The set has an upmost water gravity generator whose upper portion is provided with a buffer pool. A side of a lower portion of the buffer pool is provided with a water chute. A water tank type waterwheel mechanism of each water gravity generator is provided with the water chute. An outlet of the water chute is provided at a lower portion of the buffer pool corresponding to the water tank type waterwheel mechanism. An impounding reservoir is placed below the water chute of a downmost water gravity generator. A water pump is placed on a let-off pipe.    USE - Circulating water generating set for building dam and excavating culvert in a hydropower station.    ADVANTAGE - The set solves the problem of influencing and damaging environment and landform caused by building dam and excavating culvert in the hydropower station, so that the construction of the set is free from the limitation of region and the landform. The set reduces investment cost, and is very convenient to manage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a circulating water generating set.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper end drainpipe mounted below a water inlet. An aqueduct is mounted at a lower end of the upper end drainpipe. Upper end water wheel and lower end water wheel are mounted at a middle position of the upper end drainpipe and a lower end drainpipe respectively. The upper end water wheel is connected to an upper end electric generator. The lower end water wheel is connected to a lower end electric generator. An upper end emergency water outlet is connected to a left side of the upper end drainpipe.    USE - Device for generating electricity from waste water in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes of wastewater for electricity generation is sustainable at low cost, thus having high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - The engine has an electric control fuel jet supplying device and a crankshaft connecting rod mechanism. One line of the device is connected with a fuel pre-processor and another line is connected with compressed air and an automatic controller. A gasification type fuel pre-processor includes a gasification furnace, a feeding system, a cyclone separating device, a tar processor and a blower. A discharging processor is set near a muffler on an air discharging pipeline. A hole opening is set on a top part of a piston. A cambered hole cavity is set on a lower part of the piston.    USE - Biomass powder fuel combustion engine for power devices i.e. rural electricity generation, water conservancy irrigation and drainage and steamship vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine improves better economical efficiency and power performance, higher thermal efficiency, better controllability and stability. The engine improves characteristics of inexhaustible sources, and environmental protection with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a biomass powder fuel combustion engine.
NOVELTY - The stick has stick bodies inserted and connected with each other by insertion sleeves, where inner holes ends of each insertion sleeve are provided with contracted openings. Inner threads are provided in the contracted openings, and the stick bodies are inserted into end holes of the insertion sleeves. Each end of the stick body is provided with a flange with large diameter, where the flanges are provided with external threads matched with the internal threads. Central portions of the insertion sleeves are provided with location mechanisms.    USE - Backward walking body-building stick. Can also be used as a crutch, a sword and a toy.    ADVANTAGE - The stick is simultaneously utilized by two persons, where the forward walking person in back side leads the backward walking person in front side, and the two persons can talk while walking and accompany each other, thus increasing fun in body-building and avoiding danger of being tripped over during backward walk. The stick can be used as a crutch, sword or toy, thus realizing multiple uses. The multi-sectional abutting of the stick can be disassembled or contracted while carrying, thus providing convenience for carrying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a backward walking body-building stick.
NOVELTY - The machine has a bicycle type ride frame whose lower portion is provided with foot boards, where a front end of the bicycle type ride frame is provided with a handle. A rotating type magnetic current torque converter is provided at a rotating shaft of the foot boards. A magnet or heological fluid is placed between a rotor and a stator. A magnet exciting coil is provided with a rotating handle type controller for controlling current. A control switch is provided at a handle portion of the bicycle type ride frame, where a display screen is provided at a middle part of the handle portion.    USE - Bicycle body-building machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has a controller started by the user, so that the coil has current to generate magnetic field at internal of the coil such that the viscosity of magnetorheological fluid can be changed to generate resisting moment that is in equilibrium to the torque for feet to control foot boards, and the resisting moment is generated by the relative movement between round table of the stator and round plates of the rotor, so that the user treads feet on the foot boards so as to achieve the purpose of body-building by riding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle body-building machine.
NOVELTY - The rope has a handle (3) whose inside is fixed with a shaft (6) and an anode and cathode of a power supply (7) respectively connected with two electrodes of the shaft by a lead. A switch (8) is connected in series on a loop. A middle part of a rope (1) is connected with a sensor (4) electrically connected with an electronic display screen (5) on another handle (2).    USE - Skipping rope.    ADVANTAGE - The rope has a simple structure, convenient use and wide range of applicability, and the rope effectively helps people know the times of rope skipping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a skipping rope.    Rope (1)    Handles (2, 3)    Sensor (4)    Electronic display screen (5)    Shaft (6)    Power supply (7)    Switch (8)
NOVELTY - The generator has a water wheel rotating shaft connected with a rotating shaft of the generator through an acceleration gear. A vane is equipped at a water wheel edge with equal arc degree, where the vane on the water wheel is circle, ellipse or rectangle in shape. The acceleration gear is provided with a main gear and a driven gear. The main gear is coaxial with a water wheel shaft, and the driven gear is coaxial with the shaft of the generator, where the gears are meshed with each other.    USE - Water wheel electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator circularly generates the power in local conditions by building simple water storage pool and high level water tower, and saves the cost without restricted by the geographic condition and natural condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water wheel electric power generator.
NOVELTY - The frame has an iron chain (1) hinged and fixed on fixing frames at both shores of an upper stream of a torrent wave band. Water turbines (4, 5) and a bucket water turbine (3) are connected to two hinged closed pontoon bodies (2). Water flowing from an upper part of a reverted splayed port is used for impacting a bucket water turbine (3). Tail current ripple impacts the water turbines (4, 5) one after another. The water turbines drive a corresponding wind generating set (6). The two hinged closed pontoon bodies are provided with iron rods (7).    USE - Fixing frame for setting on a shore of an upper stream of a torrent wave band of river for fixing an iron chain at the shore for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fixing frame.    Iron chain (1)    Hinged closed pontoon bodies (2)    Bucket water turbine (3)    Water turbines (4, 5)    Wind generating set (6)    Iron rods (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing die casting with respect to a portion (11) of cover (10) by thermal activation of the adhesive layer (14), to determine adhesion between the faces (16), so that a sheath (22) is formed with an external tubular portion of a respective cable (20).    USE - Method for forming cover used as awning in construction field, and as wing in boat or aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A simple cover can be easily manufactured at low cost with less manual power at low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cover production plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic and sectional views of the cover.    Cover (10)    Portion of cover (11)    Adhesive layer (14)    Face (16)    Cable (20)    Sheath (22)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a control tower (101) comprising a locking mechanism positioned on a handle for locking. A rotational motor tower (103) is in a position between a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, possessing a motor. A multi-orientational module (111) is positioned on the rotational motor tower for contacting a user's limb, and is selected from a group consisting of a lower extremity module and an upper extremity module. A user positional unit (107) i.e. chair, is placed on a track (109) for positioning a user. A controller comprises a joint training algorithm.    USE - Robotic system for training multiple joints of a limb e.g. arm, and leg, of a chronic stroke affected person, for use by a therapist.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes one module to assist in training of multiple joints that eliminates/opposes the switching out or changing modules, thus avoiding the additional time and effort required for switching out the modules. The module can accommodate the limb at various angles that allows training in different planes and training different joints of the limb.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for training multiple joints in a limb using a robotic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a robotic system.    Robotic system (100)    Control tower (101)    Rotational motor tower (103)    User positional unit (107)    Track (109)    Multi-orientational module (111)
NOVELTY - The rotor (1) has a jackscrew mechanism (7) including a jackscrew (8) arranged in a radially internal blade part (6). An energy storage system has a compressed-gas accumulator i.e. pneumo-hydraulic accumulator (18), including a volume of gas and a piston (19) for compression and expansion of the volume of pressurized gas. The energy storage system has a converting unit (11) converting a radial motion of the radially external blade part into a motion of the piston of the compressed-gas accumulator that is arranged on a shaft.    USE - Variable-diameter rotor for use in an aircraft and a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor effectively reduces the weight of the rotor blades without containing the compressed-gas accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial view of a variable-diameter rotor.    Variable-diameter rotor (1)    Radially internal blade part (6)    Jackscrew mechanism (7)    Jackscrew (8)    Converting unit (11)    Pneumo-hydraulic accumulator (18)    Piston (19)
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator (4b), a rotor (4a) with a rotor magnet (4c) and between the stator and the rotor an opening is provided. A ratio of the cross-section area of an inlet port to the cross-section area of the rotor magnet lies between 0.5 and 100, particularly between 2 and 20 in a cross section of the electric motor.    USE - Motor for delivering media.    ADVANTAGE - The motor has a stator, a rotor with a rotor magnet and between the stator and the rotor an opening is provided, and thus ensures an operationally reliable delivery of media at low cost and with little maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric motor.    Rotor (4a)    Stator (4b)    Rotor magnet (4c)    Bearings (12)    Axis (14)
NOVELTY - Composition (I) comprises essential amino acids (EAAs) of L-histidine, L-isoleucine, L-leucine, L-lysine, L-methionine, L-phenylalanine, L-valine and L-threonine.    USE - (I) is useful in a program to loose weight and/or to transform body composition to favor increased muscle mass and decreased fat mass. (I) is useful for increasing diet induced thermogenesis in a subject (all claimed). Tests details are described but no results given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a capsule comprising a core material comprising the EAAs, and a shell wall of material comprising soft gelatin, hard gelatin and a polymer that encapsulates the core material;    (2) a method to combine ingestion of (I) with a resistance exercise routine to result in weight loss and/or transformation of body composition to favor increased muscle mass and strength and decreased fat mass;    (3) a method to provide (I) in 4-5 doses per day in amounts not to exceed 15 g of EAAs per dose to maximize the thermogenic response and the stimulation of muscle protein synthesis over the entire day; a method to provide (I) immediately before resistance exercise to maximize the anabolic response to the exercise and to the EAAs;    (4) a purified polypeptide, comprising residues of EAAs; and    (5) a method for increasing diet induced thermogenesis in a subject, comprising administering EAAs to the subject.
NOVELTY - Solar concentrator unit (200) comprises primary mirror (220) placed in outer structure (260) having upper opening, enclosed bottom surface, and supporting walls; front panel (210) covering upper opening; and solar receiver (240) to convert solar energy into electricity. The solar receiver is positioned to receive solar energy reflected from primary mirror; and outer structure comprising integral units for aligning optical component(s) in solar concentrator unit.    USE - Solar concentrator unit for light emission or sourcing technology, e.g. fluorescent lighting using a trough design, incandescent, halogen, or spotlight.    ADVANTAGE - The unit reduces or eliminates the need for costly tooling to assemble the solar power unit, provides ease installation, and improves serviceability, and durability against environmental conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of assembling a solar concentrator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar concentrator unit.    Solar concentrator unit (200)    Front panel (210)    Primary mirror (220)    Solar receiver (240)    Outer structure (260)
NOVELTY - Unit for physical and intellectual growth and development contains hollow toroid-shape body 1 with bell-shaped translucent side wall 2. The cavity 3 of body 1 contains mounted light-emitting diodes 4. Unit is supplied with chamber 5 as shower cap with sleeve 6 to connect to water source. In bottom 7 of chamber 5 there are apertures 8 for flush drainage.    USE - Sports; games.    ADVANTAGE - Unit provides early development of ability to recognise colours and hydrophobia elimination.1 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a metal pattern for an electrode wiring or a metal layer on a front/rear surface of a PN junction mechanism (100). The metal pattern or the metal layer is coated on the mechanism by using a press roll when the metal pattern or the metal layer faces the mechanism on a coating mechanism film (300). A conductive type semiconductor substrate is formed on another conductive type semiconductor substrate in the mechanism. A PN junction is formed at a boundary between the two semiconductor substrates.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies a manufacturing process and reduces a manufacturing cost by eliminating a dry process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a solar battery manufacturing method.    PN junction mechanism (100)    Backplane (110)    Supply roll (210)    Coating mechanism film (300)    Coated film (400)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a handle installed at a central part of a rod. A stopper fixes a location of parts by weight, and is provided upright in one-side end of a cylinder having a diameter that is bigger than the rod. A hole (13) is formed in a central part of a lateral edge (12) and an integrated plateau (11), where the rod is inserted in the hole. An outer side of each of the parts by weight is fixed to the stopper. The parts by weight are installed on either side of the rod, and provided opposite to the handle.    USE - Leg extension auxiliary unit for a barbell.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary unit can be easily used in the home, and can be easily manufactured in a cost effective manner. The auxiliary unit avoids separate storage space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a configuration of a leg extension auxiliary unit.    Leg extension auxiliary unit (1)    Integrated plateau (11)    Lateral edge (12)    Hole (13)
NOVELTY - The equipment has an axis rotated by motive power of a driving motor, and a cam (30) eccentrically combined with the axis. A horizontal link is connected to the cam and performs linear reciprocal exercise. A vertical link is vertically connected to the horizontal link and performs tilting motion laterally. A support frame is connected to the vertical link and makes the seat perform tilting motion laterally. The vertical link is provided with multiple holes where a pin passes through the horizontal link.    USE - Aerobic gymnastic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment gives exercising effects on user's waist and whole upper body, controls exercising intensity depending on uses demand, and provides the convenience to the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of aerobic gymnastic equipment.    Seat sheet (10)    Back rest (14)    Foot rest (16)    Cam (30)    Foot support frame (60)
NOVELTY - The vibrator has coil springs for supporting a bottom plane of a leg support (50). A vibration generating init (90) i.e. vibration motor, is provided for vibrating a frame (10). A vibration bed resilient support member (30) is installed in a central side part of a vibration bed (20), and a guide slot (80) is formed in the vibration bed. A leg support resilient support member (60) supports the leg support, which bear legs of the user lying down in the vibration bed. A palate supports the vibration bed, the leg support and an arm rest (70).    USE - Human body vibrator for sport goods.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the vibrator can deliver the vibration directly to the leg support and the arm rest with high efficiency. The vibrator can provide enough exercise for the leg and the palate. The vibration can be generated uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a human body vibrator.    Frame (10)    Support plate (12)    Vibration bed (20)    Vibration bed resilient support member (30)    Pillow (40)    Leg support (50)    Leg support resilient support member (60)    Arm rest (70)    Guide slot (80)    Vibration generating unit (90)
NOVELTY - The machine has a guide vane arranged at an inner circumference side of an annular stay ring (2), which is arranged in a casing. A facing plate (7) is arranged between the annular stay ring and the guide vane. The annular stay ring, the guide vane and the facing plate form a flow path (10) with a circular-shaped cross section. Distance (Z1) from center (10c) of the flow path to an edge (7a) of the facing plate by the side of the stay ring and distance (Z2) from center of the flow path to an edge (2a) of the stay ring by the side of the facing plate satisfies a specific relationship.    USE - Hydraulic machine for pumping-up water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the exfoliation flow in the flow path is prevented when the water flows toward the stay ring from the guide vane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view illustrating the expansion of a stay ring and a facing plate of a hydraulic machine for pumping-up water power generation.    Distance from center of flow path to edge of facing plate (Z1)    Distance from center of flow path to edge of stay ring (Z2)    Annular stay ring (2)    Edge of stay ring (2a)    Facing plate (7)    Edge of facing plate (7a)    Flow path (10)    Center of flow path (10c)
NOVELTY - The module has a power generating field (X) with solar cell groups (G1-G4) formed by arraying solar cells (C11, C12, C21, C31, C41) in a direction. The groups are arranged one after another in another direction. An output interconnection (10) is connected to an output solar cell group included in the groups by use of a conductive member (4). The conductive member extends to a power non-generating field (Y) while connected to the output group. The interconnection includes an output interconnection section (10a) arranged along the conductive member in the non-generating field.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The output interconnection extends to a back surface of the power generating field from a position in which the output interconnection is connected to the conductive member in the power non-generating field, thus increasing the ratio of the area of the power generating field to the area of the module, and hence increasing the amount of power generation per unit area of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of solar cells in a solar cell module.    Solar cells (C11, C12, C21, C31, C41)    Solar cell groups (G1-G4)    Power generating field (X)    Power non-generating field (Y)    Conductive member (4)    Output interconnections (10)    Output interconnection section (10a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a generator, foot wheel and a hand wheel installed on a base, where the main shafts of the foot wheel and hand wheel form a mechanical transmission connection with a main shaft of the generator. A storage battery is installed in the base and electrically connected with the generator, and a base plate is placed on the base and a side of the foot wheel. The connection is formed between the main shafts of the foot wheel and hand wheel, and the main shaft of the generator is a belt transmission, chain transmission or a gear transmission connection.    USE - Environmentally protective energy-saving body-building apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple and rational structure, can be easily machined and manufactured, suitable for the exercise of limbs, and can transform mechanical energy into electrical energy. The apparatus can replace the existing body-building apparatus as a renewed product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an environmentally protective energy-saving body-building apparatus.
NOVELTY - The board has a solar board (1) whose one face is fixed with mucilage glue (2), and a guiding pad (3) attached to an edge of another face of the solar board. The solar board is fixed with an inner surface of a wind screen by mucilage glue. A non-stick protective paper (4) is equipped with the mucilage glue provided at four sides and at middle part of the solar board. The mucilage glue is fixed at a plane of the solar board.    USE - Bonded flexible solar cell board for a vehicle such as truck, bus, off-road vehicle, car and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The board is convenient to assemble and disassemble, simple in structure and economic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a bonded flexible solar cell board.    Solar board (1)    Mucilage glue (2)    Guiding pad (3)    Non-stick protective paper (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a concavo-convex structure provided on a bottom and/or a surface of a substrate. A single-layer or multilayer laminated photo-absorption area (3) is provided with a band gap that is higher than 0.67 electron volts. A single-layer or multilayer laminated photo-absorption area (2) is provided with the band gap that is 1.25 electron volts. Depth of a metal back electrode layer is 0.01 to 10 microns, and depth of a transition layer is 10-200 nanometers.    USE - High-efficiency photoelectric converting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-efficiency photoelectric converting device.    Laminated photo-absorption areas (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a locating device including a guide pin (4) and an arc guide block (7) that is connected with a main body (3) by fastening a piece. The guide pin is installed in an inside a hole of a measuring rod (1) along radial direction. Two ends of the guide pin is extended out of the rod and glidingly located on a plane of the guide block. A tension spring (5) is located in an inside a chamber of the guide block. An end of the guide block is connected with a spring suspension pin (6) on the rod and another end is connected with the suspension pin on the main body.    USE - Raster micrometric displacement sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has compact structure, small volume and accurate measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a raster micrometric displacement sensor.    Measuring rod (1)    Guide sleeve (2)    Main body (3)    Guide pin (4)    Tension spring (5)    Spring suspension pin (6)    Arc guide block (7)    Measuring seat (8)    Photovoltaic panel (9)    Indicating raster (10)    Ruler raster (11)    Circuit wafer (12)    Shell (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a flat-plate heat collector and a single crystal silicon battery plate firmly attached to each other, where the flat-plate heat collector is embedded inside a bracket. The single crystal silicon battery plate is connected with the bracket through a bolt, and an inclined surface of the bracket and a ground floor form an included angle of 25-40 degrees. A water inlet of a water tank and a computer controller are connected, and a water level/temperature controller and an electric heater are placed inside the water tank.    USE - Solar energy photoelectric water heating device for home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in structure and occupies small area. The device is convenient and reliable to use, and has low electricity consumption, low cost, and produces electricity by own.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy photoelectric water heating device.
NOVELTY - The structure has upper and lower control screw posts fixed to locating sheets on upright posts, and a convex holder fixed to upper and lower pressing plates. A bottom end of a spring is placed on a periphery of the convex holder, and an impact-resistance element is placed in the spring. An end of a pressing holder is placed in the spring for supporting against the impact-resistance element. Upper and lower idle wheels synchronously lean against outer surfaces of a drive belt. The impact-resistance element is made of chemical rubber or plastic.    USE - Elliptical trainer double-idler structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the upper and lower stop screw posts to lean against the upper and lower idle wheels, thus preventing rebounding of the drive belt to the idle wheels in consequent and reverse direction rotation, so that the belt is uneasy to skid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an elliptical trainer double-idler structure.
NOVELTY - The module has an integrated fly-wheel circuit module (1) fixed in a plastic box by a buckle, where the integrated fly-wheel circuit module is formed by a diode fly-wheel circuit bare chip component and an epoxy encapsulation layer that are encapsulated and molded. The diode fly-wheel circuit bare chip component is provided with two diode chips that are welded to form a diode fly-wheel circuit by a metal lead frame and a connecting sheet. A radiating window is provided on the plastic box that is placed corresponding to a radiating surface.    USE - Fly-wheel diode module for a solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the module improves the radiating effect. The technology of the module is simple with reduced cost, and is suitable for industrialized mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fly-wheel diode module.    Integrated fly-wheel circuit module (1)
NOVELTY - The battery has partial reflecting structures located on a surface, where partial visible light of incident light is reflected by the partial reflecting structures. Other part of the incident light passes through the surface to be converted into electric energy. An electrode is arranged on the surface, and another electrode is arranged on another surface, where the partial reflecting structures are multiple bumps arranged in an equal distance, and distance between two adjacent bumps is one to three times of wavelength of the visible light.    USE - Solar battery for converting light energy of incident light into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide thin film material with grading structure, is formed by the interlacement of titanium dioxide fiber with diameter of 2-6mm. Titanium dioxide fiber comprises of anatase titanium dioxide thread as center and rutile titanium dioxide nanometer bar orderly growing on the titanium dioxide thread.    USE - The titanium dioxide thin film material with grading structure is useful for solar energy battery, photocatalyst, and self-cleaning.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide thin film material with grading structure has better strength and bigger superficial area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of titanium dioxide thin film material.
NOVELTY - The generator has an elastic vibrator for absorbing wave mechanical energy, and vibrator and stator for producing relative displacement, and a coil winding changing through magnetic flux and producing inductive electric potential. Inner vibrator and outer vibrator are installed at a position of a generator assembly. Gas is formed between stators, and a magnetic vibrator is provided with permanent magnet-guide magnetic pole shoe element, and a ring vibrator is provided with guide magnetic disc or guide magnetic stripe block- coil winding element.    USE - Energy driving vibrator wave power generator for searching and rescuing in ocean traffic navigation communication, detecting and early-warning in ocean weather environment, mining and scientific research in marine geological exploitation, ocean cultivation, dragnet, supply and lifesaving, coastal residents producing, living, fallowing, exercising and entertaining, work platform manual island, water surface and underwater and water bottom instrument device.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has simple structure and facile materials, and is convenient to realize industrial production. The generator is prevented from being influenced to environment. The generator is economic, environment-friendly and safe. The need for other type of fuels is prevented, and special request to marine geology and hydrology is avoided. The generator is directly installed on all sorts of floating bodies without needing to build fixing foundation. The generator acts as floating body and is adapted for all kinds of weather, climates and geological conditions, such as adjacent sea, high sea and blue water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy driving vibrator wave power generator.
NOVELTY - A component (10) has a metal foil (1) having rough surface (1a) at least on the single surface, and an adhesive layer (2) formed on rough surface of the metal foil.    USE - Component is used for conductive material connection structure and solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component provides structure having excellent productivity, connection reliability and adhesiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a component.    Metal foil (1)    Roughening surfaces (1a,1b)    Adhesive layers (2,3)    Component (10)
NOVELTY - An endless movable surface moves in a direction to simulate walking or running backwards. A moment arm weight resistance mechanism (300) exerts a constant and static counterforce to a hand grip controller (16) only in the same direction as the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pulling direction. The dual direction exercise treadmill (10) simulates the dragging or pulling of a load by combining the actuation of weight resistance mechanism to simulate the load and the walking or running backwards to provide the dragging or pulling action.    USE - Dual direction exercise treadmill for simulating dragging and pulling exercises.    ADVANTAGE - Throughout the duration of the exercise period, the user manipulates all functions and informational data of the dual direction exercise treadmill through controls contained on the hand grip controller and or mounted on a stationary portion of the treadmill frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front section view of the dual direction exercise treadmill.    Dual direction exercise treadmill (10)    Hand grip controller (16)    Moment arm weight resistance mechanism (300)    Main cable (302)    Pulleys (304,306,308)
NOVELTY - The puppet (1) has two competitors for monitoring the puppet positioned on a small ring through activation controls (3), where the puppet stands on the small ring. Right foot and left foot are pivotally coupled to a specific mechanism. An activating command depends upon an activator (6) in a form of a handle i.e. joystick, which is attached with the bottom of a shaft (7). The shaft is directly coupled to a cylindrical nucleus (9) fixed with a seat (10). Cables meet a group of support panels (18) on a side, where each support panel is equipped with a set of directing orifices (19).    USE - Boxer puppet.    ADVANTAGE - The puppet provides a series of movements ordered through commands activated by the competitors, so that the puppet can provoke various kinds of blows including the arms, body and legs, thus creating a fighting situation close to reality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a boxer puppet with feet, respective devices and activating commands.    Boxer puppet (1)    Activation controls (3)    Activator (6)    Shaft (7)    Cylindrical nucleus (9)    Seat (10)    Support panels (18)    Directing orifices (19)
NOVELTY - The drive unit (130) has an integrated photovoltaic (PV) module (120) formed with a structure including a solar cell that produces electric power by utilizing sunlight. A PV module rotary shaft (112) is installed inside a supporting frame (110) that is fixed on ground. The module is rotated around the shaft. A motor (131) is installed in the frame for generating rotatory power, and rotates a motor rotary shaft (132). A gear (133) is installed on the shaft (132), and is coupled with a bevel gear (134) to rotate the shaft (112).    USE - Solar battery drive unit for a diurnal motion tracking system.    ADVANTAGE - The drive unit utilizes the solar tracking method to track diurnal motion of sun, thus increasing amount of sunlight received, and enhancing energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a diurnal motion tracking system with a solar battery drive unit.    Supporting frame (110)    Photovoltaic module rotary shaft (112)    Integrated photovoltaic module (120)    Driving unit (130)    Motor (131)    Motor rotary shaft (132)    Gears (133, 134)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1A) has translucent resin sealing layer (20) which seals the solar cell array (2) containing several photovoltaic cells (3), while adhering to the back and front surface side glass plates (11,12).    USE - Solar cell module for domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - A solar cell module which prevents inflow of moisture content and generation of crack in photovoltaic cell can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1A)    Solar cell array (2)    Photovoltaic cells (3)    Glass plates (11,12)    Translucent resin sealing layer (20)
NOVELTY - The mail has magnets in a ring (1) with a hole in a center of the magnets. Coils (3) of an insulated electrically conducting wire are wound around the magnets. Multiple rings are linked together for forming the mail. Wires of each ring are connected together. The mail is floated in ocean or worn as clothing, so that rings move relative to each other. The magnets pass through the coils of the insulated electrically conducting wire, so that electricity is generated from a motion generator to charge batteries and capacitors.    USE - Chain mail for use as clothing for shoulder, elbow and knee of a person when the mail is on ocean for generating electricity from a motion such as waves of the ocean.    ADVANTAGE - The mail generates the electricity from the motion of the person and the ocean using the motion generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a chain mail for producing electricity from a motion generator.    Ring (1)    Side (2)    Coils (3)
NOVELTY - The system has upper and lower support points (3, 4) touching a base of a respective three-point mounting by associated stand elements (31a, 31b, 31c) of a three-point mounting. The associated stand elements run together in common stand regions in a foot-sided manner, where the stand element of one of the support points (3) runs to another support point (4) and rests on the three-point mounting of the support point (4). The elements are constantly extended up to the points by the mounting.    USE - Support system for a tracking a solar energy system i.e. ground-supported solar energy system, that is utilized for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The associated stand elements run together in the common stand regions in the foot-sided manner, where the stand element of one of the support points runs to another support point and rests on the three-point mounting of the latter support point, thus optimizing mechanical stability of the support system, and hence providing an easy installed and space-saving structure for the support system for the tracking solar energy system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kit for mounting a support system for a tracking solar energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear side view of a tracking solar energy system.    Stand system (1)    solar module receiving element (2)    Upper support point (3)    Lower support point (4)    Stand elements (31a, 31b, 31c)
NOVELTY - The device comprises roof hook (3) fastened with assembly rails (10). A rail longitudinal connection (12) is inserted between the assembly rails. The heads (8) of fixing bolts are importable and relocate the fixing bolts. The rail longitudinal connection has extending border for protection of the fixing bolt.    USE - Device for assembling a solar collector on a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The rail longitudinal connection is inserted between the assembly rails, and the heads of fixing bolts are importable and relocate the fixing bolts, and thus ensures a fast, stable and optically responding assembly of solar collectors on a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a solar collector assembling device.    Roof hook (3)    Heads of fixing bolts (8)    Assembly rails (10)    Rail longitudinal connection (12)    C-section (14)
NOVELTY - The sprinkler has a vane (4) equipped in a vane cavity (3) connected to a water inlet channel (2) of a sprinkler handle in a sprinkler head (1). The vane is fixed with two magnets (4a). A closed engine cavity (5) is equipped in the sprinkler head (1). An external rotational mini-type motor (6) is fixed inside the engine cavity. An outer shell of the external rotational mini-type motor is fixed with two magnets (6a).    USE - Waterpower sprinkler.    ADVANTAGE - The closed engine cavity is formed in the sprinkler head and the external rotational mini-type motor is fixed inside the engine cavity, and the outer shell of the external rotational mini-type motor is fixed with two magnets, thus avoiding the problem caused by the seal between the motor cavity and the motor rotating shaft or the connecting shaft, and hence providing a simple structure to the sprinkler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a waterpower sprinkler.    Sprinkler head (1)    Water inlet channel (2)    Vane cavity (3)    Vane (4)    Magnets (4a, 6a)    Closed engine cavity (5)    External rotational mini-type motor (6)
NOVELTY - The foot fastener has a foot plate (1) provided with ears at two sides, and two secondary fastening belts (6) installed on the ears that are connected with the secondary fastening belts by movable bolts (5). The secondary fastening belts move around the bolts, and are adjusted to be buckled together with a main fastening belt (2). An arc primary fastener (3) and a secondary fastener (4) are provided in the foot fastener.    USE - Foot fastener for use in sites of column task such as electric power, post telecommunication and climbing cement bar.    ADVANTAGE - The foot fastener is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and inexpensive, and the main fastening belt and secondary fastening belt are not easy to slip after being buckled together, when site worker wears the foot fastener to work, so that the foot fastener is safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a foot fastener.    Foot plate (1)    Main fastening belt (2)    Arc primary fastener (3)    Secondary fasteners (4)    Movable bolts (5)    Secondary fastening belts (6)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric motor connected with a pinion through a connecting shaft within a driving mechanism. The pinion is engaged with racks on an outer rack fixing bracket and an inner rack fixing bracket. Two pieces of compression springs are placed inside two spring sleeves. A movable end of the spring sleeve is set with a blocking plate for blocking the spring. A connector is set in middle of two compression rods in a rigid mechanism (4) and connected with a foot rest (6). A data communication module is connected with a computer through a RS232 bus.    USE - Lower limb joint recovery training device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is formed in a reasonable structure by a simple technique in a low production cost with wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower limb joint recovery training device.    Rigid mechanism (4)    Foot rest (6)
NOVELTY - The watch has a key-press circuit board provided between an upper cover (1) and a lower cover. A control panel is fixed on the upper cover that is buckled with the lower cover. A master circuit board is electrically connected to the key-press circuit board. A main display screen (51), left display screen (52), right display screen (53), runway light (54) and a function key-press (55) are provided on the control panel. The runway light is provided above the main display screen. The main display screen, left display screen and the right display screen are LEDs.    USE - Multi-functional electronic watch for a running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The display screens are reasonably provided on the control panel, so that the user can conveniently watch multiple data. The watch simulates real runway in stadium, and has beautiful appearance. The function key-presses are provided on the control panel for controlling the program, mode, stop, start, acceleration and deceleration. The watch is reasonably designed, and convenient to use and operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-functional electronic watch.    Upper cover (1)    Main display screen (51)    Left display screen (52)    Right display screen (53)    Runway light (54)    Function key-press (55)
NOVELTY - The appliance has a pedestal combined with a cushion body and a transverse sleeving groove or a through hole set in a centre of a bottom surface of the appliance. An idler wheel is placed with a shaft hole in the centre, and a shaft lever is set through the shaft hole of the idler wheel with a segment of two ends extending out. A locating component is combined with a segment in an inner side of two ends for locating relative position between a locating shaft lever and the idler wheel. A retaining ring is set on two ends, so that the retaining ring of two grips is buckled.    USE - Compound multi-functional body-building appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a compound multi-functional body-building appliance.
NOVELTY - The tracker has a rotor axis installed in a lamp rod by a bearing, and a motor assembled on lower end of the rotor axis to control the rotor axis to be rotated. A control circuit of the motor is provided with a reference light receiving circuit, a comparison light receiving circuit, an end limit circuit and an initial limit circuit. A photoconductive cell is exposed and installed on a front surface of a solar battery plate, and is serially connected with a potentiometer. A serial circuit is connected to a base electrode of a triode, and an emitter electrode is connected to a coil of a relay.    USE - Solar battery plate tracker.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery plate rotates along the sun rise position, and assures that the solar energy is fully used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery plate tracker.
NOVELTY - The controller has a low voltage protective circuit connected with an input end of a charging control circuit, and an over-voltage protective circuit connected to an output end of the low voltage protective circuit. An isolator is connected to the output end of the charging control circuit, which is connected to an output end of the isolator. A redundant module structure is connected with two solar batteries, where the redundant module structure is composed of multiple diodes in parallel connection.    USE - Double-channel redundant solar energy controller.    ADVANTAGE - The redundant module structure automatically intercepts while the solar battery automatically charges and performs a load power supply to the storage battery, thus guaranteeing the security and reliability of the power supply, and effectively preventing the mutual discharge or reverse charge between the solar batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a double-channel redundant solar energy controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module frame has a long frame, short frame (7), and connection element (9) that is placed in ends of the short frame and the long frame. The long frame includes an inward expansion slot opening (C). An upper edge (A) of the inward expansion slot opening is longer than the lower edge (D). A raised head (B) is formed in the upper edge of the inward expansion slot opening.    USE - Solar module frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame has a simple structure, good usage effect, and long service life. The frame prevents erosion due to rain and interference of poor weather, such as hail and earthquake, thus ensuring normal usage of the solar module in a poor outdoor condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar module frame.    Upper edge (A)    Head (B)    Inward expansion slot opening (C)    Lower edge (D)
NOVELTY - The device has a driving mechanism equipped with a foot rest unit, and a foot pressing unit driven by the driving mechanism. A worm of the mechanism is bi-directionally driven by a motor. The pressing unit is equipped with the rest unit along an axis in a pivot condition. A worm wheel engages the worm of the driving mechanism, and a foot pressing member is connected to the worm wheel. The worm wheel rotates around the axis and makes the foot pressing member swing relatively to a foot rest of the foot rest unit when the worm is driven by the motor.    USE - Automatic feet clamping device.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping device adjusts the clamping angle by the electromotion through the driving mechanism with fewer components, so that the clamping device can be easily assembled and conveniently operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automatic feet clamping device.
NOVELTY - The robot has a controlling portion comprising a computer, a multi shaft moving controlling card and a driver. Software comprises recovering software that realizes interaction with patients. The recovering software comprises three sub systems of recovering practice, information feedback and function evaluation. The multi shaft moving controlling card is put in slot of the computer. A cable connects three tables of moment motors through the driver. A display portion comprises a display connected with the cable of the computer.    USE - Robot for recovering ankle joint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a robot.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery bottom made of glass or organic thin film, where the bottom has a positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) structure comprising a conductive film. A nanometer silicon buffer layer with a variable band gap is prepared by changing a crystalline state ratio of a thin film. A layer of N type nanometer silicon thin film is provided on the nanometer silicon buffer layer with the variable band gap by the addition of phosphorane. Silver or aluminum electrode is covered on a topmost layer of the thin film, where the conductive film is covered on the bottom.    USE - Laminated nanometer silicon thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has good photo-thermal stability, high converting efficiency, good stability, reliability, and low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a laminated nanometer silicon thin film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting and focusing sun light in energy transfer optical fiber without loss by transmission/reflection of a wide spectrum optical focusing device. The sun light guided from the fiber is divided into 2-10 sub spectral regions according to wavelength from 300-1000 nanometer of a main spectral region. Solar energy of each spectral region is converted into electric energy by adopting an efficient photoelectric conversion device relative to the sub spectral regions. A photoelectric conversion integrated by the solar spectral regions is realized.    USE - Solar photoelectric conversion method.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a mature technique, long useful time, and no environment pollution. The device is inexpensive. The method realizes the photoelectric conversion efficiency which is greater than 70 percentages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar photoelectric conversion device integrated by multiple spectral regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a solar photoelectric conversion method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a hydraulic fluid system provided with an accumulator and a fluid power transformer. A motor is coupled to another motor, and operated in a regenerative mode. A converting unit converts fluid energy to electric energy, and a transferring unit transfers the electric energy to a receiving device onshore. A control computer includes a sensing unit sensing physical features of oncoming waves, algorithms in optimal state estimation and optimal control, discrete switching, and displacement control for fluid flow through rotary hydraulic devices.    USE - System for converting energy from recurring ocean waves to electrical energy in an ocean floor near shore, for an electrical power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a wave energy converter to be effectively controlled via a fluid power transformer to start and stop based on computer algorithm sensing pressure along a seabed for oncoming waves, so that an improvement in the power generation efficiency is achieved. The system provides the reliable electrical energy supply with high availability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wave energy converter with deflectors rested on an ocean floor near shore and connected by cables on a seabed to a utility on shore.    Wave energy converter (10a)    Canister (11)    Conduit (12a)    Significant wave (22)    Power and system control cables (23)
NOVELTY - The electro magnetic equipment.    USE - Electro magnetic equipment for generating electric power from the wheels of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electro magnetic equipment serves as alternative energy to spin an electric motor, which serves as a thruster.
NOVELTY - The array to array photovoltaic work-piece transfer apparatus has a transfer robot (1402) which is coupled to a track (1404) extending between several processing tools (1408). An array end effector connected to transfer robot has several fingers (1414) having several slots for arranging a work-piece (1502). The transfer robot moves array end effector along track to insert into one processing tool to retrieve an array of work-pieces and retracts and rotates array end effector for insertion into another processing tool for arranging the array of the work-pieces.    USE - Array to array photovoltaic work-piece transfer apparatus for photovoltaic factory.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity can be increased and the cost of robotic handling of the work-pieces can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the array end effector of the transfer robot.    Transfer robot (1402)    Track (1404)    Processing tools (1408)    Fingers (1414)    Work-piece (1502)
NOVELTY - A controller (3) is adapted to process a data signal from a sensing unit (1). The controller is further adapted to adjust the breathing exercise according to the data signal and to detect and distinguish respiratory phases in the data signal.    USE - Breathing exercises guiding system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows guided breathing exercise in which intensity, frequency, and duration of exercises can be adapted to actual performance of exercising user by monitoring process of inhalation and exhalation and bated breath throughout exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of processing a sensor signal related to breathing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the breathing exercises guiding system.    Sensing unit (1)    Instruction device (2)    Controller (3)    Meditation cushion (5)    Communication line (7)
NOVELTY - The energy is stored by compression gas in expansion/compression chambers (44,45,54,55). The energy is released by gas expansion acting on the liquid piston. The spray head or grids (344,345,354,355) are provided at the top of expansion/compression chambers for supplying liquid as a shower through gas compressed or expanded in the expansion/compression chamber to maintain an essentially isothermal condition.    USE - Hydro-pneumatic storage device for use in power generation and storage system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuating power generated from windmills and photovoltaic cells is smoothened and leveled and the isothermal condition is maintained in the cylinder during compression and expansion of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation and storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the hydro-pneumatic storage device.    Motor/generator (1)    Hydraulic pump/motor (2)    Primary hydraulic cylinders (11,12)    Expansion/compression chambers (44,45,54,55)    Grids (344,345,354,355)
NOVELTY - The cover has an assembly of multiple photovoltaic roof members (1) in the form of tiles, shingles or panels electrically coupled with each other. Electrically conducting units (6, 6', 6'', 7, 7') e.g. collector tape, of the members are fixed on both sides of a photovoltaic layer (4) and for collecting the electric current generated by the layer. One of the electrical connectors (8, 9) comprises a foldable mobile tab or strip (9), which is maintained in an electric contact within the assembly with the connector of the previous member and in a folded position between two successive members.    USE - Photovoltaic roof cover for renovation of an existing building for construction of new building such as residential building and commercial building, and individual house.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the cover is simple, and enables reduction in the manufacturing cost of the cover and guarantees the sealing of the roof. The configuration of the cover allows the reliable and durable connection between the photovoltaic roof members, while guaranteeing the esthetic function of the cover, and prevents the degradation of the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic roof cover.    Tiles (1)    Bulging zone (2)    Photovoltaic module (4)    Electrically conducting units (6, 6', 6'', 7)    Fixed electrical connector (8)    Foldable mobile tab or strip (9)
NOVELTY - The intrinsically safe solar panel (100) has a panel case (102) including solar cells (105) located within the panel case. An intrinsically safe (IS) protection module (110) is affixed to the panel case and coupled to the solar cells. The leads (109) are coupled to and sealingly extending from the IS protection module.    USE - Intrinsically safe (IS) solar panel for powering remote electronic devices in industrial site.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells provide predetermined voltage and current levels to power consuming devices safely without using expensive IS barrier by providing the solar cells within the panel case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming IS solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the IS solar panel.    Solar panel (100)    Panel case (102)    Solar cell (105)    Lead (109)    IS protection module (110)
NOVELTY - The auto-control system (10) has a calorific capacity setting unit (13) whose value is set manually by a user. A speed control unit (11) and slope control unit (12) automatically match the operational value of the control system after setting the value of calorific capacity setting unit. The speed control unit or slope control unit is adjusted automatically, if either the slope or speed is adjusted manually.    USE - Auto-control system of electric treadmill used in gymnasium.    ADVANTAGE - Since the speed control unit or the slope control unit is adjusted automatically, if either the slope or speed is adjusted manually, the preset value of energy consumption is maintained while improving the function and applicability of the treadmill according to the requirement of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electric treadmill.    Auto-control system (10)    Speed control unit (11)    Slope control unit (12)    Calorific capacity setting unit (13)    Electric treadmill (A)
NOVELTY - A portable storage apparatus comprises solar panel array (104), and first fan. The solar panel array is coupled to an exterior portion of a lid (102) of housing. The solar panel array converts solar energy to direct current (DC) power. The first fan is coupled to an interior portion of the housing to reduce an operating temperature within the housing.    USE - Portable storage apparatus used for solar energy charge and cooling system for use in carry case of notebook (claimed). Can also be used in portable computer, laptop computer, personal digital assistant, portable consumer electronic device, or wireless communicator or communication device.    ADVANTAGE - The storage apparatus has fan that can be responsive to the converted solar energy to reduce operating temperature within the housing, thus reduces the frequency of changing the electronic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The portable storage apparatus includes first temperature sensing device, second fan, device specific charge port, universal serial bus (USB) port, docking station, interface of the docking station, a first battery, and an AC charge port, two power circuits, manual control input source, and status input source. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) solar energy charge and cooling system of a carry case (100); and    (2) notebook carry case    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a carry case in a closed position.    Carry case (100)    Lid portion (102)    Solar panel array (104)    End portions (108)    Front portion (110)    Latches (112)
NOVELTY - The flexible solar power collector has a water inlet and a water outlet that are provided in a black colored inner tube (21) such that the black colored inner tube is inserted into a transparent outer tube (22). A sealing device (23) made of silicon rubber, which is secured to the transparent outer tube and inner tube for defining a green house (24) within the transparent outer tube. A photoelectric converter (26) is secured to the bottom side of the outer tube and extended in the horizontal direction.    USE - Flexible solar power collector installed in building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the black colored inner tube is inserted into transparent outer tube, the solar energy from the sun can be absorbed and stored efficiently by the inner tube. The stored solar energy can be converted into electrical energy by the converter. The solar power collector can be installed easily. The manufacturing cost of the solar power collector can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar power collector.    Inner tube (21)    Outer tube (22)    Sealing device (23)    Green house (24)    Photoelectric converter (26)
NOVELTY - A mechanical pointing system (400) comprises photovoltaic cells (402A-402D) in a solar power system, having a pointing axis attached to a carrier (406A-406D); a fixed frame (408) including a first universal joint (410A-410D) coupled to the carrier; an adjuster frame (414) including a second universal joint (416A-416D) coupled to the carrier offset from the first universal joint; and a jack screw drive (418A, 418B) to move the adjuster frame relative to the fixed frame to produce coordinated pointing of the cells.    USE - A mechanical pointing mechanism used for coordinated pointing (claimed) for portable and terrestrial applications, e.g. on residential rooftops.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical pointing mechanism operates without requiring large scale movements of an array of solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the photovoltaic cells pointed in coordination.    Mechanical pointing system (400)    Photovoltaic cells (402A-402D)    Carrier (406A-406D)    Fixed frame (408)    First universal joint (410A-410D)    Adjuster frame (414)    Second universal joint (416A-416D)    Jack screw drive (418A, 418B)
NOVELTY - Probationers exercise a step-test within 12 minutes, after which during 10 seconds of 1 minute of the rest pulse frequency is measured and maximum oxygen consumption is determined. Thereafter pulse frequency is measured during the first 30 seconds of the 2d, 3d and 4th minutes of the rest according to formula in nominal units, where: IHT - index of human tolerance; W - exercises, which are made by probationers within 12 minutes per kg of body weight with predetermined parameters of the step-test, that is step height and frequency of insteps within 1 minute; f2, f3 and f4 - pulse frequency for the first 30 seconds of the 2d, 3d and 4th minutes of the rest according to which human tolerance is determined.    USE - Medicine.    ADVANTAGE - Method ensures opportunity to determine maximum oxygen consumption and human tolerance within one exercise test.
NOVELTY - The machine has a monitoring sensor unit to monitor angle and implementation frequency of exercise and to mange history of exercise, where the machine uses a lever principle. A servo motor is connected with a load weight (114) and guide poles (117) to alter the location of the load. A weight adjusting part (200) has a user power point (113) to apply power to muscles of a user, and a minute control of the load weight is performed by controlling the servo motor. A center (112) manages antecedents of the motoring sensor unit.    USE - Weight training machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine avoids the need of using the wire, achieves simple power transfer structure, and adjusts the load weight less than 1 kg. The machine is safe and convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a weight training machine.    Center (112)    User power point (113)    Load weight (114)    Guide poles (117)    Weight adjusting part (200)
NOVELTY - The system has a pin locking pole used as a central axis, and an inserting pin and a removing pin used in selecting weights. A pin insertion certification switch part with a highly illuminant LED informs a user of the selected weights. A load cell established between a wire and a top plate measures static maximum muscle power in a way of isometric exercise. A selected weight display part of a monitor part represents a net content of the selected weights.    USE - Weight establishment monitoring system for use in a weight training machine.    ADVANTAGE - The system facilitates the selection of weights and maintains the records of the exercise, thus allowing safe and convenient exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a weight establishment monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English character text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves offering a contest result of a rank which is based on an achievement rate of users. A decrement target value is measured by utilizing scales for an external device connector which is connected to an external device i.e. computer. Health information is provided by a zingiberis rhizoma information provision stage, where the information includes a health condition of user, an exercise prescription, and a necessary advice. A condition of growth information is provided, and a weight conservative estimate is provided based on weight information.    USE - Method for promoting a multi user diet.    ADVANTAGE - The method induces the competition among participated users by measuring weight with the scale connected to the external device and comparing the diet attainment ratio of the participated users, improves the zingiberis rhizoma of the users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a multi user diet promoting system    (2) scales.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a process of promoting a multi user diet. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (200) has a controller for calculating exercise speed by using variations of location information per unit time received from a global positioning system (GPS) receiving module (6) when a user takes exercise according to an exercise path while carrying the device. A control module (1) stores heartbeat rates measured by a pulse meter (8) at an exercise history storage module (5). The control module is connected to an inputting unit (10), and an outputting unit (9) outputs the target speed, the target heartbeat rates, real exercise speed and real exercise heartbeat rates.    USE - Exercise history managing portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the user to update the exercise program according to users strength grows to take exercise according to the updated exercise program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an exercise history managing portable device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control module (1)    Exercise history storage module (5)    Global positioning system receiving module (6)    Pulse meter (8)    Outputting unit (9)    Inputting unit (10)    Exercise history managing portable device (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves sampling current from a one-phase power and voltage of a power system electrically connected to the one-phase power. Three-phase voltage component values and current component values are extracted based on a sampling voltage and current values. The sampling voltage and the current values are stored for multiple power-based voltage cycle. Voltage and current values are selected earlier than and later than the voltage by 1/3 cycle from the stored values. Two look-up tables for the current and the voltage are applied to simulate three phases from one-phase input values.    USE - Method for simulating the three-phase voltage and current from one-phase power.    ADVANTAGE - The method overcomes the limitation of a frequency response of the alternating current control system and the difficulty in independent control of the effective power/reactive power, and reduces the manufacture cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power conversion device controlling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power conversion device controlling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell array (1)    Inverter output current sensor (10)    Voltage sensor (14)    Power conversion device (60)
NOVELTY - The module has a lens unit (1) made of a planar structure to polarize sunlight at a predetermined angle. A solar photovoltaic power generation unit (3) is arranged to increase an incident area of the polarized sunlight. Multiple solar cells are attached to the solar photovoltaic power generation unit. A solar heat collection unit (4) collects the solar cells penetrating the lens unit. A high thermal conductivity medium layer (7) heats and diffuses the collected heat, and a thermoelectric generation unit (6) converts heat of the high thermal conductivity medium layer to electricity.    USE - Three-dimensional cogeneration power module.    ADVANTAGE - The module converts the incident energy efficiently, thus obtaining high thermal efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a three-dimensional cogeneration power module generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-dimensional cogeneration power module.    Lens unit (1)    Solar photovoltaic power generation unit (3)    Solar heat collection unit (4)    Thermoelectric generation unit (6)    High thermal conductivity medium layer (7)
NOVELTY - The device (500) has a current collecting member (510) that includes positive and negative current collecting plates (511, 516), which are connected respectively with positive and negative current collecting member electric wires (512, 517) and positive and negative transmission electric wires (513, 518). Multiple input connectors (530) radially protrude from a side of the current collecting member. An output cable (550) protrudes from center of another side of the current collecting member and includes a ground section (551) at an inner side to output power.    USE - Multi-cable joining device for generating current power from ocean current.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the number of cables, thus facilitating protection of cable from the anchor of the ship or the fishing place. The device effectively facilitates conversion of the spin energy of the ocean current into electricity. The device facilitates easy bonding, installation, and connection of the cable underwater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multi-cable joining device.    Multi-cable joining device (500)    Current collecting member (510)    Positive current collecting plate (511)    Positive current collecting member electric wire (512)    Positive transmission electric wire (513)    Negative current collecting plate (516)    Negative current collecting member electric wire (517)    Negative transmission electric wire (518)    Input connectors (530)    Output cable (550)    Ground section (551)
NOVELTY - The system has a water blocking wall (300) that is constructed on a bay to form a large capacity water reservoir. A high tide generation unit (110) and a low tide generation unit (120) are arranged on the water blocking wall, and include a high tide water gate and an ebb tide water gate that are opened based on water pressure in inside and outside the water blocking wall, respectively. A water guide unit (130) is formed at the high tide generation unit and the low tide generation unit, and tide generators (200) are arranged on the water guide unit.    USE - Tidal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates power from sea water introduced at high tide and sea water discharged at low tide, thus improving the efficiency of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tidal power generation system.    Tide generation units (110, 120)    Water guide unit (130)    Tide generators (200)    Blocking wall (300)    Bay brewage globe (400)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a footboard (8) supporting load of a user's body or upper body. A footboard vibration generator (10) generates vibrations on the footboard by its alternative ascending and descending movement. A control part controls the generator according to conditions entered by the user through a manipulation part. A footboard twist generator (20) enables the footboard to twist by signals from the control part. A bevel gear (23a) of the footboard twist generator is combined with a driving axis of a driving motor. A bevel gear (23b) enables the footboard to rotate laterally.    USE - Exercising apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides vibration to user's body, and a twisted effect so as to help his/her muscles to be relaxed and strengthened in better manner. The apparatus attractively proofread the removal of fat and the figure of the users. The apparatus can work in automatic mode, and has high intensity. The apparatus can be utilized by the users for long time motion in effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exercising apparatus.    Footboard (8)    Footboard vibration generator (10)    Footboard twist generator (20)    Bevel gear (23a, 23b)    Taper roller bearing (29)
NOVELTY - The dumbbell has a pipe (4) which includes an electric wire (13) connected to a plug (12). A heater (18) is attached in a middle part of the pipe, which includes a core bolt (8). A core nut is combined with periphery of the core bolt, and a heating coil (11) is heated by electric power. A barbell wraps an exterior of the heater.    USE - Dumbbell e.g. enantiomorph dumbbell and central mold dumbbell, for training physical strength of a body.    ADVANTAGE - The dumbbell provides convenience for heating using gas range or electric heater, so that the barbell is contact with an abdomen, thus preventing blood circulation disorder of the abdomen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a barbell and heater.    Pipe (4)    Core bolt (8)    Heating coil (11)    Plug (12)    Electric wire (13)    Heater (18)
NOVELTY - The turbine comprises supporting rods (10) protruding around a rotary shaft. A streamline-shaped fixed blade (20) is fixed at one end of the rod to allow the rod to rotate in accordance with fluid flow. A streamline-shaped drag plate (30) is rotated at the middle of the rod. A supporting shaft (33) is attached at predetermined place of supporting rod, so as to contact or support opposing ends of drag plate during high speed or low speed of the rod.    USE - Power generation turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of rotation of turbine is increased and high torque is obtained by the arrangement of fixed blade and drag plate. Hence maximum electrical energy is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the fixed blade and drag plate arrangement of turbine.    Supporting rod (10)    Fixed blade (20)    Drag plate (30)    Pivot axis (32)    Supporting shaft (33)
NOVELTY - The device (105) has multiple collimators (102) provided in an upper side of a base (101) that is fixed to a silver flake type solar energy collector. A pillar (104) is connected to a middle part of the collimators by utilizing a fixture (103) that is connected to the pillar. A left side of the silver flake type solar energy collector is fixed in the pillar, and a supporting board is adhered to a shaft. The supporting board is equipped in a bracket, and a hinge is fixed to an upper side of the shaft.    USE - Angle variable device for a silver flake-type solar energy collector in a street light.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the angle of the solar energy collector upward and downward and left and right, so as to increase the production of the electricity, and illumination range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silver flake-type solar energy collector with an angle variable device.    Base (101)    Collimators (102)    Fixture (103)    Pillar (104)    Angle variable device (105)
NOVELTY - The correction apparatus (10) consists of a groove (20) for controlling the deformation of the lead wire (11) along the width direction while bending the lead wire. The grooves are arranged between the horizontal rollers (12). A chamfer is provided at the corner portion of a groove.    USE - Apparatus for correcting deformation such as curvature and meander of lead wire used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the lead wire along the width direction is controlled effectively and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembly apparatus of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic, top and side views of the correction apparatus.    Correction apparatus (10)    Lead wire (11)    Horizontal roller (12)    Groove (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a propeller type generator (5) attaching a fixed plate (11) to an exit vicinity of a nozzle (4), which is an outflow port of the apparatus, where the apparatus is in shape of a megaphone to enlarge inflow ports. A joint part is provided so that a downstream part of the apparatus is moved to an up-and-down orthogonal direction. Two fins (7) are attached to the downstream part the vicinity of the apparatus in orthogonal direction at two sheets in parallel direction. A hub (2) is attached to center of the inflow port by the fixed plate.    USE - Current power generation apparatus for generating energy from water flow of a river.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively produces eddy, and collects the small energy of environmental impacts such as tidal current. The structure of the apparatus is simple and inexpensive, and can be easily installed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of current power generation apparatus.    Hub (2)    Nozzle (4)    Propeller type generator (5)    Fin (7)    Fixed plate (11)
NOVELTY - The weight training assistance apparatus has a weight that is connected to the arm (23) which a user raises and lowers according to operation of an arm. A guide unit guides the operation of the arm with an audio and video with respect to the user. A linear encoder detects the motion of the arm directly or indirectly. A trigger is generated when a motion of the arm satisfies predetermined conditions based on the detection result. An effect unit to generate an effect with an audio and video based on the result of the detection by the linear encoder.    USE - Weight training assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a weight training assistance apparatus that can assist continuation of weight training upon the state of getting tired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a weight training assistance program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the weight training system.    Weight training apparatus (1)    Adapter (3)    Cartridge (5)    Television monitor (7)    Arm (23)
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface has a movable light receiver with solar power element and a movable reflecting plate. The reflecting plate with condensing region is provided corresponding to collector such that the collector is not moved transversely. The windmill is installed between the support lines which spreads wind power such that elements in windmill are moved horizontally and vertically.    USE - Combined structure of over large scale solar power generation device and windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the combined structure of over large scale solar power generation device and windmill is improved.
NOVELTY - A basic data storage device stores ingestion calorie ingested by eating and drinking various dishes and consumption calorie consumed by performing various exercise. A calculator calculates the calorie content from ingestion calorie and consumption calorie corresponding to cooking name and exercise name. A performance data storage equipment stores the calorie content, cooking name and exercise name and the performance data is converted into graph which is displayed.    USE - Calorie management apparatus used in mobile phone. Can also be used in handheld game machine, notebook computer, electronic notebook and electronic dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - The management of ingestion calorie and consumption calorie are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of mobile phone.    Display screen (1)    Input key (2)
NOVELTY - A rotating outer ring (7) which has magnetic poles is provided in the inner side of the generator. The outer ring is driven by the rotor hub (3) that is turned by the dynamic forces of the fluid on the blade that are attached to the outside of the hub. A stationary inner ring (8) which has coils is fixed to the main case for generating the output power.    USE - Free-stream fluid powered generators e.g. wind and water current turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The generator simplifies the attachment and transmission of the torque from the fluid rotor to the electrical rotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the free-stream fluid powered generators.    Fluid driven bladed rotor (1)    Rotor hub (3)    Rotating outer ring (7)    Stationary inner ring (8)    Gap (9)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module (102) has a substrate structure (104) that includes upper surface (107) and a lower surface (111). The lower surface is contoured with a shape for confirming a portion of contoured roof (106). An elevated portion (110) of an upper surface is offset a predetermined height about other portion (112) of substrate structure. Each of the several planar regions (126) of the upper surface is a distance above one elevated portion for receiving photovoltaic laminate (108).    USE - Photovoltaic module for solar array (claimed) used on flat or planar profile tile roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of photovoltaic solar arrays on roofing geometries are facilitated. The aesthetic of solar arrays is improved and penetration of existing roofing materials which are specialized mounting hardware for attachment is not required. Hence, installation cost, dirt collection and plant growth on superstrates are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of S-tile roof integrated photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (102)    Substrate structure (104)    Contour roof (106)    Upper surface (107)    Photovoltaic laminate (108)    Elevation portion (110)    Lower surface (111)    Portion of substrate structure (112)    Planar regions (126)
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic module (2) and a wind energy and sea water desalination system. A flowable floater is provided by which a supported platform is brought into different height over the water surface. Rotating driving motors are attached to the floater for orientation of the island on the solar angle. The device also has a central and freely rotating anchorage.    USE - Device for energy and fresh water production in the sea.    ADVANTAGE - The flowable floater is provided by which a supported platform is brought into different height over the water surface, and hence ensures production of high energy and drinking water at less expenditure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    Hollow body (1)    Photovoltaic module (2)    Anchor line (4)    Floating body (6)    Beam (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a silk printed, an insulating, a weld blocking, a moisture-proof and an acid and an alkali resistant back paint layers formed in a groove, where the battery is glare type amorphous silicon film. A laser etched isolated groove is formed around the battery. The isolated groove is in the shape of beeline, round, arc and regular polygon. A front electrode layer is selected from a group of film consisting of transparent conductive film and complex conductive film or tin oxide (SnO2), indium tin oxide (ITO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) films.    USE - Silicon film solar batteries i.e. glare type amorphous silicon film for lawn light and courtyard light (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can prevent the short circuit and leaking current. The moisture in the environment entering the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a shell body (7) provided with a water inlet (8) and a water outlet (3). An impeller (6) is placed in the shell body and fixed on an output shaft (5) of a generator (4). The output shaft is fixed in the shell body, and is connected to an input terminal of a voltage stabilizer (2). The output terminal is connected with two terminals of a storage battery (1).    USE - Small-sized power generating device for use in a household power field.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves energy, is environment-friendly, and ensures reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a small-sized power generating device.    Storage battery (1)    Voltage stabilizer (2)    Water outlet (3)    Generator (4)    Output shaft (5)    Impeller (6)    Shell body (7)    Water inlet (8)
NOVELTY - The machine has a main shaft whose lower side is sleeved with a back kneeling pad subassembly, where an upper part of the main shaft is sleeved with a railing disassembly provided with a railing locating device. An inner side of the back kneeling pad subassembly is provided with a kneeling pad locating device. A side face of a kneeling pad sleeve is fixedly connected with a square pole body, and a top body of back half section of a square pole body is provided with multiple screw holes. Two ends of a transverse pole are fixedly connected with a kneeling pad.    USE - Waist-strengthening machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine imitates left and ring swinging motion of human body to exercise human waist body and to build a waist part. The machine reinforces flexibility of human body, supplies multiple exercising ways to build waist part to make exercise interesting, and meets the utilizing needs of different people. The main shaft has incline angle and added torsional spring damping device to reinforce and increase exercising effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a waist-strengthening machine.
NOVELTY - The plant has a vacuum flue excess heat using system including a tunnel heat exchanging device composed of water seal pipes, a water pump, a water transferring pipeline, a water storing pool of water pump, a sedimentation tank and a working platform. Water column plug vacuum pumps of the excess heat utilizing system and a vacuum steam condensing system are composed of vacuum obtaining devices, vacuum freezers, gas water separating devices, circulating pools, temperature sensors, water pumps, and water transferring pipelines.    USE - Multifunctional vacuum plant for generating hydroelectric and thermal power and for carrying and transferring water i.e. seawater, to generate electricity and to produce distilled water or drinking water.    ADVANTAGE - The plant simplifies the thermal power generation process, minimizes generating cost, utilizes rest steam and excess heat of flues that are discharged by thermal power generation as energy, carries and transfers water in large scale, carries water to store energy to generate electricity, produces distilled water, and avoids problem of drinking water by seawater desalination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a multifunctional vacuum hydroelectric and thermal power generating and water carrying and transferring plant.
NOVELTY - The plate has a silicon wafer i.e. N- type silicon wafer, whose two surfaces form PN junctions with a photoelectric effect separately. Electrode leads are provided on the PN junctions on the two surfaces of the silicon wafer. Figures of the PN junctions on the two surfaces of the silicon wafer are surface spreading figures, grid spreading figures, comb-shaped spreading figures or comb-shaped-comb-shaped spreading figures.    USE - Solar cell's optical photovoltaic plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate makes use of the sunlight, increases the photo-generated current, and improves the photoelectric efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an optical collecting and power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell's optical photovoltaic plate. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The component has multiple solar battery pieces arranged on a frame, and an accommodating space formed between two solar battery pieces. An isosceles triangle reflector is positioned on a cross section of each accommodating space.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic and light collecting component.    ADVANTAGE - The component is simple in structure, and easy to manufacture and assemble, and adopts light collecting way of the reflector, thus increasing the solar energy received in solar battery unit at large scale, and hence increasing generating capacity of each solar battery unit and generating efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy photovoltaic and light collecting component.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery surface provided with a hot spot, and a hot spot corrosion ring placed in the hot spot. The hot spot corrosion ring cuts a metal electrode, and is formed with a surface that is formed of a metal electrode layer and a Pn junction layer. The corrosion ring is formed by coating corrosion paste on the hot spot surrounding, and pouring acid corrosion resistant high molecular polymer powders into the corrosion solution.    USE - Silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion ring totally cuts the hot spot, the metal electrode layer and Pn junction layer, so that the drainage current caused by the hot spot is largely reduced. The corrosion ring reduces defective index during manufacturing the battery, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the battery. The battery does not need an expensive device, and is simple and convenient to operate. The battery has increased qualified rate of production, and ensures better working effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a force transfer arrangement comprising two ends among which one end has a float, and other end has a big piston (7) in a hydraulic cylinder. A force transfer mechanism is connected to a small piston (9) in another hydraulic cylinder linked top a bar (2). A small cogwheel (12) drives a piston (14) in a pump resulting in pushing the sea water on a turbine.    USE - Wave and/or tide operated water supply and/or power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation of the wave and/or tide operated water supply and/or power generation device is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the wave and/or tide operated water supply and/or power generation device.    Bar (2)    Big piston (7)    Hydraulic cylinder system (8)    Small piston (9)    Big cogwheel (11)    Small cogwheel (12)    Piston (14)
NOVELTY - A load control apparatus has permanent magnet generator (100) coupled to rotor of rotary type training machine to generate electric power using electromagnetic induction produced when rotor is rotated. A resistor (200) consumes electric power by the permanent magnet generator. A switching circuit unit (300) performs ON/OFF switching of a circuit to which permanent magnet generator and resistor are included. A switching circuit control unit (400) adjusts the ON/OFF ratio of the switching circuit unit.    USE - Load control apparatus for regulating exercise load of rotary type training machine e.g. health cycle and elliptical machine.    ADVANTAGE - Controls exercise load of the rotary type training machine by performing ON/OFF switching o the circuit to which permanent magnet generator and resistor are included. Enables to easily control the exercise load by the user of the rotary type training machine or personal computer to simulate actual door exercise, and easily measure the exercise amount of the user operating the rotary type training machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling exercise load of rotary type training machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the load control apparatus.    Permanent magnet generator (100)    Resistor (200)    Switching circuit unit (300)    Switching circuit control unit (400)    Hall sensor (500)
NOVELTY - A limb-exercising system (100) has a rigid platform (120) coupled with the casters (118) of an office swivel chair (112) as such that relative movement between the platform and the chair is minimal. An interchangeable limb-exercising unit e.g. a lateral pusher (154), and a force resistor are coupled to the platform and connected together by a cable (122). The force resistor, using engaged weights (146), provides resistance to the movement of the limb-exercising unit.    USE - Limb-exercising system for enabling user to exercise various muscle groups of limbs, including e.g. abductors and adductors, triceps, deltoid, hamstring, calves, while sitting on office swivel chair on casters and performing office work in front of desk. Can also be used as a multi-trainer.    ADVANTAGE - The system can easily mounted to or dismounted from e.g. standard five-legged swivel chair with pivoted casters, since the system mainly includes rigid platform coupling exercising unit and force resistor. The system also operates quietly and occupies little space relative to the chair, so as not to interfere with office work even in crowded office, and can remain attached to the chair even when not in use so to save time in attachment or detachment work. User safety is ensured, since the system is structured so as not to interfere quick evacuation of the user from the chair in event of emergency. The system provides different resistances for different limbs or muscle groups, making it vital for users having disabilities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left side view of a user sitting on an office swivel chair in front of a computer on a deck, with the limb-exercising system attached to the chair.    Limb-exercising system (100)    Office swivel chair (112)    Casters (118)    Rigid platform (120)    Cable (122)    Engaged weights (146)    Lateral pusher (154)
NOVELTY - A roof panel (10) has a panel portion bordered by a support (30) at the support edge (12) and a cover (40) at the opposing cover edge (14). Both cover and support are bent out into opposing directions from the respective edges. The support provides resilient support and locking engagement with the cover of another roof panel, while the cover provides resilient sealing and locking engagement with the support of another panel, interfitting the adjacent roof panels together. A transparent panel cover shields the upper surface of the panel portion.    USE - Roof panel for roof system used in e.g. residential buildings, commercial buildings, institutional buildings, agricultural buildings, industrial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Roof panels are placed on roof structure in inter-fitting manner to form roof covering, enabling panels to serve as large-scale, low cost flat plate thermal collectors or as photovoltaic collectors for electricity generation effectively employed on wide range of buildings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a roof panel system; and    (2) a sloped roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a roof panel.    Roof panel (10)    Support edge (12)    Cover edge (14)    Support (30)    Cover (40)
NOVELTY - Producing one-dimensional (1-D) titanate nanomaterials involves addition of rutile and/or ilmenite sand to an aqueous alkaline solution, following of agitation of the mixture obtained; and heating of the mixture at 100-200 degrees C, until the material is dried.    USE - For producing one-dimensional titanate nanomaterials which includes nanowires, nanobelts, nanofibers or nanotapes (claimed) useful in various applications, such as semiconductor apparatus, photovoltaic batteries, photo-catalysts or catalyst supports.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the precursor particle (rutile and/or ilmenite sands) influences the dimensions and/or the morphology of the 1-D nanomaterials obtained. The hydrothermal treatment temperature influences the dimensions and/or the morphology of the 1-D nanomaterials obtained. The products present morphology, crystalline structure, thermal stability, dimensions and other physical properties that render them useful in various applications. The process presents advantages over known congeners, notably in terms of low cost and high production versatility of titanate nanomaterials. The effects of the hydrothermal treatment temperature, the washing procedures and the size of the precursor material particle influence the characteristics of the end product. The 1-D nanomaterials products present particular physical and chemical properties, including significant thermal stability. The process is very versatile because it comprises various control parameters that enable the choice of the characteristics of the product obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a product comprising one-dimensional (1-D) titanate nanomaterials of formula A2Ti2xO2x+1.nH2O (I) and nanocomposites of 1-D titanate nanomaterials of A2Ti2xO2x+1.nH2O and iron oxide nanoparticles obtained by low-temperature, hydrothermal processing of rutile and/or ilmenite sands.    A, x and n = not defined.
NOVELTY - An addiction treatment system comprises genetic testing (14) of a patient to determine the presence of allelic variants of genes shown to be associated with impulsive/addictive behaviors; and a rehabilitation regimen of specific physical exercise (22), special diet (26) and particular dietary supplements (30) to optimize the way mood elevation is achieved in the patient.    USE - A system for treating addictions, e.g. drug and alcohol addictions.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides rapid elevation and stabilization of the sense of well being in patients to lead to a reduction in drug craving and drug seeking behavior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an in-patient program and post completion therapy.    Genetic testing (14)    Specific physical exercise (22)    Special diet (26)    Particular dietary supplements (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a portable device (12) e.g. cell phone, attached to a body part e.g. hand, of a user e.g. patient (13). An animated or virtual reality sequence forms a videogame (14) running on the device. Capturing unit e.g. video camera, captures exercise data e.g. game exercise duration, of movement of the body part on interaction of the patient with the videogame. A remote clinical server (22) receives the data. A local database (15) stores the data at remote server. Exercise scheduler and difficulty setting unit (24) sets a therapy session.    USE - System for providing periodic evaluation and telerehabilitation for patients for monitoring and scheduling a therapy session to control the exercises, length and difficulty of the exercises based on recorded data and provides live monitoring of the heart rate, blood pressure or skin temperature of the patient.    ADVANTAGE - The remote clinical server receives the exercise data, and the local database stores the exercise data at the remote clinical server, thus effectively monitoring and scheduling the therapy session, and improving the patient safety during home therapy sessions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for telerehabilitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of periodic evaluation and telerehabilitation system for a single user.    Portable device (12)    Patient (13)    Videogame (14)    Local database (15)    Remote clinical server (22)    Exercise scheduler and difficulty setting unit (24)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (220) has a continuous track mounted for movement on a frame, and a motor assembly mounted on the frame and operationally connected to the track to drive the track. A handle (228) extends upwardly from a section (238), where the treadmill is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position, and the section and another section are substantially horizontally aligned. Another section is pivoted onto the latter section such that an upper surface of the former section abuts an upper surface of the latter section.    USE - Foldable treadmill such as electrically driven, continuous track treadmill, portable, manually-operable treadmill, low-profile folding treadmill, motorized treadmill and home-use treadmill, for use in a home by a runner.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill reduces the amount of space and enhances the aesthetic appearance of the room in an efficient manner. The treadmill effectively protects the components and provides a more finished appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a foldable treadmill in a partially-folded or partially-unfolded position.    Shell (212)    Top (214)    Side walls (216, 216a)    Base (217)    Foldable treadmill (220)    Handle (228)    Section (238)
NOVELTY - The device has an input for receiving an input signal indicative of a pace of a participant. A training partner positioner generates a position of a virtual training partner (14) relative to the participant based on an output of a comparator. A training partner audio source provides audio representative of sounds from the virtual training partner. A spatial audio processor produces a multi-dimensional audio signal with the audio from the audio source. The audio signal provides the audio at a spatial location represented by the position generated by the training partner positioner.    USE - Personal training device i.e. athletic training equipment, for providing a pace-based physical training such as jogging, running, cycling, rowing, and swimming, for a participant.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides position information obtained from participants to the spatial audio processor together with appropriate audio, so that the participant listens to a sound representation of nearby real-life participants. The device predominantly advance a position of the virtual training partner within the audio field in the case where the participant falls behind a desired pace, to maintain the position of the virtual training partner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mobile phone incorporating a personal training device.    Multi-channel headset (12)    Virtual training partner (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a limb operation controller (10) installed on a user's limb. The controller has multiple sensors (20) that transmit signals of the user's limb movement through a transmission device (30) to a display unit (40). The display unit displays varying images of interactive games and a keyboard control interface, such that an image interaction is generated with an image interactive game shown on the display unit. The keyboard control interface performs typing operation such as text and execution of selected software.    USE - Limb image interactive apparatus for information products such as a compact disk (CD) player, video compact disk (VCD) or DVD movies, electronic exercise and fitting equipment, computer game device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controls the varying images displayed on the display unit directly through the movements of user's hands and feet such as dancing, exercises data entry without relying on input interfaces such as joysticks, stepping pads and screen keyboards, thus providing an apparatus with improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a limb image interactive apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Limb operation controller (10)    Sensors (20)    Transmission device (30)    Display unit (40)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (A) has a base (10) with a tread belt (11), and a set of upright poles (20) extending upward from the base. A set of handrails (31) is attached to the upright poles. A control panel (32) is connected to the handrails. A level meter (40) is assembled at a preset location of the base and assembled onto the upright poles or the control panel. The level meter is provided with a counting device with a counter and a sensor, where vibration generated from the treadmill is detected by the sensor. A horizontal adjusting member is assembled on the base.    USE - Electric treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The level meter is assembled at the preset location of the base, thus detecting the levelness of the electric treadmill and accurately adjusting the horizontal state of the treadmill to cater to the demands of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric treadmill.    Electric treadmill (A)    Base (10)    Tread belt (11)    Upright poles (20)    Handrails (31)    Control panel (32)    Level meter (40)
NOVELTY - The generator has a lever arm (52) pivoting on a shaft of a buoyant pivoting float, and an end of the lever arm attached to a submerged structure. A shaft (51) is communicated with the lever arm and turns in response to the pivoting of the lever arm, and a cushioning device provided at the end of the lever arm. The pivoting float is provided with an opening for mounting the lever arm on the shaft, and a coil spring is forced against a solid section of the float to compress and expand as the shaft.    USE - Floating electric power generator for use in ocean for generating electricity from the ocean, by utilizing bay or lake wave action.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can be smoothly submerged in response to a large wave swell or tidal action in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a U-shaped lever operating pivoting float with a pivoting lever attached to an anchor.    Cable (8)    Shaft (51)    Lever arm (52)    Connection (53)    Ocean floor (100)    Anchor (101)
NOVELTY - The method involves looping a vibrating strap (18) around a body portion of a user (14), where the strap is coupled to a motor (26) that vibrates the strap, and pulling against the strap and elastically displacing the strap. The strap is coupled with a resistance force to elastically resist a pulling force exerted by the user. An elevational height of the strap and the motor is adjusted to correspond to waist, buttocks or thigh of the user. A contact surface for contacting a body portion targeted for concentrated exercise is obtained.    USE - Method for performing resistance training and receiving massage.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates both massage and resistance training simultaneously in an effort to reduce cellulite or the appearance of cellulite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of concentrated exercise on a targeted body portion of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a resistance training and massage apparatus.    User (14)    Strap (18)    Loop (22)    Motor (26)    Flywheels (30)    Arm (50)    Vertical column (60)
NOVELTY - A solar concentrator unit (100) comprises primary structure having upper and bottom surface, which includes primary mirror (120) and support structure forming supporting walls around perimeter of primary mirror, where primary mirror and support structure are integrally formed; front panel (110) covering upper surface of primary structure; and solar receiver (140) to convert solar energy into electricity. The solar receiver is positioned in primary structure to receive solar energy reflected from primary mirror.    USE - A solar concentrator unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has components which are designed to reduce material costs and to simplify assembly process that greatly improves chances of solar energy system to be successful; thus providing positive impact on ease of installation, serviceability, and durability against environmental conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solar concentrator array; and    (2) a method of assembling solar concentrator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of basic solar concentrator unit.    Solar concentrator unit (100)    Primary mirror (120)    Solar receiver (140)    Back panel (170)
NOVELTY - The cover has elastic or rubber buttons associated with buttons of a camera e.g. single-lens reflex camera, where the cover is made of an elastic molded material e.g. cardboard. Multiple open areas, accessible areas, extensions or flaps are provided for allowing a user to access functional areas on the camera. The functional areas are located at a bottom side, top side, back side and front side of the camera. Text, pattern and design are provided on inner and outer sides and stretched over a lens protector of the camera.    USE - Skin cover for use with a camera such as single-lens reflex camera and compact camera picture frame, clock, notebook, calculator, solar cell array, battery, pen holder, pen, pencil, magnetic plate, magnetic decoration, light, LED, LCD, display, small TV, small radio, thermometer, pressure gauge, biometric sensor, thumb fingerprint recognition module, combination lock, lock, hook-and-loop, small keyboard, input device, pointing device, speaker, microphone, small telephone set, keychain ring, hook, small video game, music player, downloading unit, wireless unit, communication unit, antenna, small computer, small web browser, recorder and toy (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cover is made of elastic molded material so that the cover provides rigorous protection against drop, dirt, and general wear-and-tear on the camera. The cover covers entire surfaces and replicates of the camera buttons with elastomeric/ rubber buttons so that the user can activate the functions of the camera without exposing the buttons to dirt, moisture, scratch, dust, shock, vibration, impact and water. The areas of the cover allow the user to access the functional areas on the camera, thus allowing the user to replace the battery or memory card in effective manner. The cover is cheaper to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a screen shot of a skin cover attached to a camera at different angles, styles and configurations.
NOVELTY - The cover has a set of access points and holes for a set of buttons, controls, displays, lens, tripod, battery access, media access or knobs to control or use a single lens reflex (SLR) camera or video recorder. A set of lens shields is attached or screwed to the camera or video recorder, filter or lens.    USE - Weatherproof skin cover for a single lens reflex (SLR) camera, video recorder, picture frame, clock, notebook, calculator, solar cell array, battery, pen holder, pen, pencil, magnetic plate, magnetic decoration, light, LED, LCD, display, TV, radio, thermometer, pressure gauge, biometric sensor, thumb or fingerprint recognition module, combination lock, lock, Velcro(RTM: hook and loop fastener), hook-and-loop, password entry input, small keyboard, input device, pointing device, speaker, microphone, telephone set, keychain ring, hook, small video game, music player, downloading unit, wireless unit, communication unit, antenna, small computer, small web browser and a recorder (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cover is less expensive, accessible controls, lighter, less bulky, easier to carry, protected and minimal interference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cover for weatherproofing.
NOVELTY - The exercise device (10) includes foot supports (70) that are operably associated with a frame (20) for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame. A heart rate monitor (160) monitors the heart rate of a person exercising on the exercise device. An adjustment unit (130) automatically adjusts the stride length and/or stride height of the closed loop path traveled by the foot supports based upon the sensed heart rate of the exercising person.    USE - Exercise device e.g. stationary cardio-vascular device and elliptical exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise machine permits the exerciser to exercise at varying speeds and automatically alters the path of travel of the foot supports during a workout session according to the heart rate of the exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the exercise device.    Exercise device (10)    Frame (20)    Foot supports (70)    Adjustment unit (130)    Heart rate monitor (160)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used as a hydraulic turbine for producing electric power, as a pneumatic and hydraulic turbine making a drive in heading machines, as well as in drilling gas and oil holes. Twin rotor stepping turbine incorporates an asynchronous reduction gear. Inner (5) and outer (6) rotors are fitted aligned on the aligned shafts, the outer and inter rotor vanes entering their inter-vane space to come into contact with the inner rotor outer surface and the outer rotor inner surface, respectively, so as to turn the said rotors in turn one way through the designed angle from the acting working clearance which allows filling the rotors' inter-vane space via the slide valves fitted on the turbine inner and outer rotors. Note that the aforesaid rotors are rigidly linked with the aforesaid inner and outer aligned shafts of the asynchronous variable gear ratio reduction gear to allow asynchronous one-way rotation of the twin turbine inner and outer rotors.    USE - Engines and pumps.    ADVANTAGE - Smaller turbine overall sizes and higher output.5 dwg
NOVELTY - The pen has a ball-point pen core, a ball-point pen rod, two magnetic plates using electrical power, and a battery. Magnetic fields generated at both sides maintain the horizontality with exactly same force that is applied all the time for regulating gravity.    USE - Dumbbell ball-point pen.    ADVANTAGE - The pen reduces diseases of the modern persons and helps mental development by enabling users to exercise and stretch by generating the magnetic field at both sides by applying electricity, and changing the weight according to electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a dumbbell ball-point pen.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuit has an integrated circuit (IC) unit (20) that detects voltage level generated in a solar panel (10) and outputs the voltage level with dots. The IC unit includes two variable resistors, and sets minimum and maximum voltage levels. Transistors (T1-Tn) of a power drive module (40) are connected to output terminals of the IC unit. The corresponding transistor is turned-ON according to generating voltage of an aerogenerator to apply output of the solar panel to a battery charging unit (50), when a signal is outputted to an output terminal of the IC unit.    USE - Battery charging circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can charge local cell at low voltage, even when an electromotive force is remarkably lower than rated voltage. The circuit can extract the voltage in a wide range generated from the aerogenerator and the local cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery charging circuit.    Transistors (T1-Tn)    Solar panel (10)    Integrated circuit unit (20)    Power drive module (40)    Battery charging unit (50)
NOVELTY - An encoder detects opening-and-closing angle of display side housing and operation side housing. A global positioning system (GPS) section measures position of mobile phone (1). A direction sensor measures direction of predetermined portion of mobile phone. A timepiece acquires time information and an operation unit inputs light reception time. A CPU computes target direction and target opening-and-closing angle for light reception of solar cell (90) based on time information, light reception time, and position information of mobile phone.    USE - Electronic device e.g. foldable type mobile phone. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA), personal handy phone system (PHS), portable navigation apparatus and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient light reception performance can be enabled by positioning the solar cell panel in target angle and target direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mobile phone.    Foldable mobile phone (1)    Connector (4)    Speech input unit (12)    Solar cell panel (90)    LED display (150)
NOVELTY - The optical semiconductor device has a positioning structure having bigger opening portion than the external shape of an optical semiconductor element (12) for positioning the optical semiconductor element. The positioning structure of a fixing structure (25) positions the optical semiconductor element and an optical component (40).    USE - Optical semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The optical coupling with an optical component and the optical semiconductor element can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the optical semiconductor device.    Optical semiconductor element (12)    Chip fixing portion (24)    Fixing structure (25)    Optical component (40)    Adhesive agent (46)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a shaft (35) provided in parallel to a main flow path, where the shaft protrudes in a diameter outward direction. A moving blade part is provided in the main flow path. A flange part (29) is provided in an inlet port of a bypass flow path and an exit part branches from the main flow path. A moving blade (25) rotates around the shaft and the movement of blade in the radial direction is controlled by the shaft. An accepting part (17) is in contact with the edge part such that the flange part slides freely in axial direction.    USE - Generator i.e. axial-flow-type generator, for water taps installed in a water tap apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is configured to suppress the flow that does not give a rotational force to a moving blade, thus improving the efficiency of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a generator for water taps.    Generator (1)    Accepting part (17)    Moving blade (25)    Flange part (29)    Shaft (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a pneumatic cylinder (2) that incorporates piston to move back and front with a piston rod. An axial shaft is extended from a front side of a cylinder body. A knee-pad part (4) is provided in a front-end part of the axial shaft, and knee-pad part (5) is provided in a rear-end part of the piston rod. A pressure indicator (6) is connected to inside of the cylinder body. The air pressure of the cylinder body is raised when pressing inward by inner sides of a user's knees. The air pressure is displayed as a muscular strength on a pressure indicator.    USE - Apparatus for measuring muscular strength of adductor group e.g. pectineal muscle, short adductor muscle, long adductor muscle, greate adductor muscle, and a glacilis, of a sport player e.g. a boxer, a grapple house, and a basketball player.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively measures the muscular strength in an easy manner with out the power supply. The measurement precession is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a adductor group sthenometry apparatus.    Adductor group sthenometry apparatus (1)    Pneumatic cylinder (2)    Knee-pad parts (4, 5)    Pressure indicator (6)
NOVELTY - The gravity generator (3) is attached to water turbine with bowl-like receiving tray (1). The pump (2) connected to generator is operated by the electric power generated by generator through the process of pouring of water into water turbine.    USE - Gravity generator used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a generator which can generate an electric power without producing pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the gravity generator.    Bowl-like receiving tray (1)    Pump (2)    Gravity generator (3)
NOVELTY - The underwater diffusion system distributes oxygen, chemical agent, activated water etc., under the water using the electric power generated by the rotational motion force of a float type water turbine (2).    USE - Underwater diffusion system.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen, chemical agent, activated water etc., is distributed efficiently under the water using the underwater diffusion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of underwater diffusion system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Float-type water turbine (2)    Generator (4)    Rotor (5)    Tension spring (10)    Buoyancy adjustment spring (11)
NOVELTY - The health appliance has an output unit (5) which counts the frequency of detection with one batch when photo sensor (4a) and magnetic sensor (4b) of stepping part approach from front and back. The output unit outputs the result calculated when photo sensor of a stepping part (1) approaches the magnetic sensor of the main body (3) from the front. The stepping part and other stepping part (2) on par with the left-right direction are responded to the motion of a user.    USE - Health appliance such as electrically-driven stepper used for e.g. maintenance, treatment, improvement of health.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low-cost manufacture and decreases the frequency of a failure since use for some components which are not necessary are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the health appliance.    Stepping part (1)    Stepping part (2)    Main body (3)    Photo sensor (4a)    Magnetic sensor (4b)    Output unit (5)
NOVELTY - An optical electrical storage electrode (1) comprises photocatalyst particles (1b) dispersed in an electroconductive polymer film (1a). When a light is irradiated to the optical electrical storage electrode, the photocatalyst particles induce oxidation reduction reaction between an electrolyte and the electroconductive polymer film.    USE - Optical electrical storage electrode is used for optical storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical electrical storage electrode has excellent electrical storage performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the optical electrical storage electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a module of the optical electrical storage electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Optical electrical storage electrode (1)    Electroconductive polymer film (1a)    Photocatalyst particles (1b)
NOVELTY - The roof material has a louver main portion (12) with V-shaped sideways and extending horizontally. A solar power generating panel supporting structure (11) is provided in the top edge portion of main portion. A solar power generating panel (T) is positioned in supporting structure on the upper surface of ventilation type roof material which has air permeability and prevents the penetration of rain water.    USE - Ventilation type roof material with solar cell, for use in building.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of rain water can be prevented, while ventilating by air, using the ventilation type roof material provided with solar cell on the upper surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of ventilation type roof material with solar cell.    Louver (10)    Supporting structure of solar power generating panel (11)    Louver main portion (12)    Intermediate groove structure (13)    Solar power generating panel (T)
NOVELTY - The ocean current electric power generating apparatus (1) has hulls (11,12) between which a water channel (16) is provided. An anchoring unit (56) changes the position of the anchored hulls. The water turbines (3-6) are provided in the water channel, and the rectifying elements (23-28) for reducing the width of the water channel are provided before and after the water turbines.    USE - Ocean current electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rectifying elements for reducing the width of the water channel are provided before and after the water turbines, the electric power can be favorably produced irrespective of the direction and magnitude of the ocean current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the ocean current electric power generating apparatus.    Ocean current electric power generating apparatus (1)    Water turbines (3-6)    Hull (11,12)    Water channel (16)    Rectifying elements (23-28)    Anchoring unit (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining necessary energy to charge a storage element e.g. lithium-ion battery, and calculating theoretical average power based on the necessary energy and sunshine duration during which energy resource is available to a photovoltaic type generator, so as to deliver the necessary energy to the element for charging completely. Maximum energy is estimated from acceptable maximum power by the generator. Charge setting power is determined based on comparison between the necessary energy and the maximum energy and comparison between the average power and the maximum power.    USE - Method for charging an energy storage element e.g. lithium-ion battery and Nickel-metal hydride battery, of a standalone system from a photovoltaic type generator e.g. photovoltaic solar array.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits to limit the range of temperature, exploration tension and pressure supplied to the battery having the charge setting power, thus avoiding immediate destruction of the battery and increasing the life span of the battery, and hence ensuring high quality of service and high reliability of the standalone system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing evolution of different powers representing a standalone system, where a storage element is charged.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring temperature of a battery during passing of the battery from one charging mode to another charging mode when the voltage at terminals of a battery attains the predetermined threshold value, where the latter charging mode is voltage charge at the temperature. The former charging mode is current charge that is regulated at maximum value of a load charge, which is function of the charge state of the battery and the temperature of the battery.    USE - Method for charging a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, lead acid battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel metal hybrid battery, of a standalone system from a power generator i.e. photovoltaic array, windpower generator(all claimed) and micro-hydropower device.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures to process the battery in optimum manner, while ensuring the security of the battery in optimized manner and limiting the internal degradation phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the changing the voltage charge and current charge based on the charging temperature of the battery during the charging of battery for different temperature.
NOVELTY - The generator has a bracket (9) fixed to a connection board (8), which is fixed to a sea bottom, and a swing rod (3) connected to top of the bracket through an all-around node (4). Top of the swing rod is fixed with and radially connected to a spherical permanent magnetic housing (2). A lower end of the swing rod is connected to a connection rod (6), and another end of the swing rod is connected to a dobber (7). An inner spherical surface of a spherical conductive coil (1) is separated from the spherical permanent magnetic housing (2) through an interstice.    USE - Wave-power generator for a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is simple in structure, inexpensive, and has high electricity generation rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wave-power generator.    Spherical conductive coil (1)    Spherical permanent magnetic housing (2)    Swing rod (3)    All-around node (4)    Connection rod (6)    Dobber (7)    Connection board (8)    Bracket (9)
NOVELTY - The station has a non-magnetic plate (5) connected with left and right non-magnetic columns (1) to form a station frame. An upper panel of a magnet conducting plate (12) is fixed at center and vertically fixes a magnet conducting column (2) in same central axis. A floater (14) is connected to a lower end of a connecting rod (13). An upper end of the connecting rod is fixed at a lower panel center of the magnet conducting plate. A rectifying voltage regulator (9) is fixed on the station frame. A wire joint of a coil (7) is connected to the rectifying voltage regulator.    USE - Sea wave power station.    ADVANTAGE - The station is simple in structure, inexpensive, and has very high generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a sea wave power station.    Non-magnetic columns (1)    Magnet conducting column (2)    Non-magnetic plate (5)    Coil (7)    Rectifying voltage regulator (9)    Magnet conducting plate (12)    Connecting rod (13)    Floater (14)
NOVELTY - The chair has a motor unit connected with the back part of a chair unit, and an elastic unit connected between the back part of the motor unit and the back of the chair unit. A handle unit is connected to the front part of the top of the motor unit. The motor unit includes multiple joint segments that are orderly jointed together and orderly provided in a pin joint. Two adjacent joint segments form rotation connection relation, and include a front limiting part and a rear limiting part for limiting mutual rotation angle. A pivot shaft is connected to pass through two pin joint pieces.    USE - Body-building chair.    ADVANTAGE - The chair has less rotating area of the motion track, and occupies less space. The motion of the joint segments tallies with the pitch of the back when the user performs exercise. The chair is convenient to do exercise, and has high body-building security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a body-building chair.
NOVELTY - The machine has a level meter (40) e.g. liquid tube-shaped level meter, placed in a containing groove. Bottom of corners of a base (10) provided with a level adjusting component i.e. a foot base. The foot base is provided with a screw rod to screw in the base. An inductor is provided near a running belt (11) and connected with a counter of a counting device to induct vibration when running, and the counter is connected with a control panel (32) to display counting result through a lead.    USE - Electrical running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The counter connected with the control panel enables user to see the counting result through display window of the control panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical running machine.    Base (10)    Running belt (11)    Main stander (20)    Control panel (32)    Level meter (40)
NOVELTY - The chair has a joint (6) installed between upper and lower segments of a post leg (12), where two sides of the upper segment of the post leg are connected with a handrail (3), and a backrest (2) installed between the handrails. A transmission box (13) is fixed between a front leg (11) and the lower segment of the post leg. A transmission device (5) i.e. multilevel drive, is installed in the transmission box and connected with a cushion (4). A belt (56) is installed between an output shaft of a motor and a rotating shaft (52).    USE - Multilevel drive body-building chair.    ADVANTAGE - The chair avoids affecting by load with stable motion frequency, is convenient to assemble, disassemble and transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a multilevel drive body-building chair.    Backrest (2)    Handrails (3)    Cushion (4)    Transmission device (5)    Joint (6)    Front leg (11)    Post leg (12)    Transmission box (13)    Rotating shaft (52)    Belt (56)
NOVELTY - The machine has a control station located on a main body, and a control device connected with a storage device. A projecting apparatus is connected with the control device by a connecting device, and the control device sends data to the projecting apparatus by the connecting device. The data are displayed on a display surface by the projecting apparatus. A horizontal rotating platform with a central rotating shaft is provided on a fixed engine frame of a control station, and a projection display light path system is provided on the horizontal rotating platform.    USE - Exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has projection display provides the way for the users to know own information by watching forwards. The machine provides the free and safe exercising method for users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an exercise machine.
NOVELTY - The machine has a large turbine (1) placed on a fixed frame (31) in water, where the large turbine is axially connected with a gear wheel (2) which is in transmission connection with another gear wheel (4) through a pinion (3). The latter gear wheel is in transmission connection with a hydraulic press (6) through a push rod (5). The hydraulic press is in transmission connection with a clutch (10) through another push rod (8) and a gear disc. Another gear disc of the clutch is in transmission connection with a third gear disc (14) through a gear box (13).    USE - Water lifting machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine utilizes the water impact force to generate the electricity in order to generate rich electricity source and implement water lifting work. The machine replaces water lifting by adopting the diesel engine or the electricity, thus reducing usage of excess oil. The machine saves energy, and is of low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water lifting machine.    Large turbine (1)    Gear wheels (2, 4)    Pinion (3)    Push rods (5, 8)    Hydraulic press (6)    Clutch (10)    Gear box (13)    Gear disc (14)    Fixed frame (31)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixed lever set in a direction from tail end of a swing arm end to an inner side. A tail end of the fixed lever is set with a rolling wheel. A sliding block group and guide rails are fixed at left and right sides. A rail groove is fixed at a side wall at an outside of the guide rail. A round hole is fixed under the centre of the sliding block group. A rolling wheel of an adjusting mechanism is located in the guide rail. The fixed lever is extended from the rail groove of the sliding block group. A controller is fixed at an outer exposed surface of a stator.    USE - Magnetic resistance control structure for a body building machine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has accurately variable motion resistance force. The structure accurately adjusts the size of the gap between two magnetic iron sheets and isolated magnetic ring on the stator by directly driving the sliding block group to generate motion resistance force caused by the change of magnetic flux density. The structure adjusts the magnitude of resistance force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a magnetic resistance control structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a lamp post (1) whose top end is provided with an aero-generator (3) and a solar panel (4), and bottom end is provided with a street lamp system controller (7) and a storage battery (8). The aero-generator, panel and a street lamp (5) are connected to the system controller by a wire by the lamp post, where the battery is directly connected to the system controller. An output of a voltage-stabilizing current-extending circuit is input to the battery by a switch triode. The battery is connected with the street lamp by a switch triode and a relay.    USE - Wind-light complementation street lamp illuminating device for charging a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device charges the storage battery with pulse constant voltage, thus improving the charging efficiency and the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind-light complementation street lamp illuminating device.    Lamp post (1)    Lamp post base (2)    Aero-generator (3)    Solar panel (4)    Street lamp (5)    Control box (6)    Street lamp system controller (7)    Storage battery (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket with a shaft, where the shaft is equipped with a set of gear discs (3) and a clockwork spring. The outer ring of the gear disc and clockwork spring is equipped with a gear ring (1), and the gear ring is combined with a rack(4), where the lower end of the rack is equipped with a floater(5). The gear ring and the gear disc are connected through a clutch (2), and the gear ring on the clockwork spring is combined with a gear on a generator shaft.    USE - Mechanical device for ocean waves electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mechanical device for ocean waves electricity generation.    Gear ring (1)    Clutch (2)    Gear discs (3)    Rack (4)    Floater (5)
NOVELTY - The machine has a circular running pedal whose center part is in pivot connection with a vertical shaft through a bearing. The circular running pedal is freely rotated by taking the vertical shaft as center, and a friction force regulation device is provided between the circular running pedal and a base. The vertical rod is extended upwards from the vertical shaft. A handrail is extended from the vertical rod to an inner side of the circular running pedal. The vertical rod is provided with a monitor for displaying movement speed and movement mileage.    USE - Disc running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine improves coordination of two legs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a disc running machine.
NOVELTY - The method involves leading and outputting lower tectorial membranes continuously to a heated conveying surface, and leading and outputting multiple battery strips to the lower tectorial membranes. A back surface of each battery strip is located opposite to a front surface of the battery strips. One of the battery strips is laminated with the lower tectorial membranes. The neighboring battery strips are overlapped in parallel. Conductive adhesive is dripped on an overlapped area continuously.    USE - Method for splicing and assembling a film solar battery subassembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for splicing and assembling film solar battery subassemblies    (2) a film solar battery subassembly spliced by using a device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a film solar battery subassembly splicing and assembling method.
NOVELTY - The plant has a principal tubular shaft whose end is fixedly connected with a central disc through a sealing element and other end is fixedly connected with a tubular shaft connecting disc and the principal tubular joint. The principal tubular shaft is fixedly connected with a piston disc or a gasbag chassis through the sealing element that is movably connected with a cylinder sleeve or gasbag cover. A connecting steel tube is adopted to fixedly connect with the principal tubular shaft, which joints through the sealing elements and a steel rope.    USE - Buoyancy power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant produces buoyancy that rotates and drives generating set to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a buoyancy power plant.
NOVELTY - The device has an independent solar photovoltaic system (11) which adopts a solar cell array (9) which connects a controller (13) by a conductive lead (12). The solar cell array is fixed on a solar power station pillar (8). An upper end of the solar power station pillar is provided with a sunshine tracking instrument (7), and the lower end of the solar power station pillar is provided with a solar power station foundation (10). An upper cover of a sapling nursery case (22) is opened to carry out relative operation and swapping in fresh air, after the operation, and the cover is closed.    USE - Cultivating device for seedling a forest.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cultivating device.    Sunshine tracking instrument (7)    Solar power station pillar (8)    Solar cell array (9)    Solar power station foundation (10)    Solar photovoltaic system (11)    Conductive lead (12)    Controller (13)    Sapling nursery case (22)
NOVELTY - The device has an independent solar energy photovoltaic system (11) with a solar energy battery array (9) connected with a controller (13) through a conductive wire (12). A wind power generator (4) and an accumulator (15) with an inverter (14) are connected with the controller through the conductive wire. The inverter supplies alternating current for a current load. An upper cover of a flower-pot container (22) is opened for fresh air exchange. The cover is sealed or half-sealed according to the demand after the operation.    USE - Solar energy cultivation device for use on pot plant.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows growing of the pot plants in appropriate temperature, humidity, water and nutrition condition, and improving the visual value and the visual time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy cultivation device.    Wind power generator (4)    Solar energy battery (9)    Array solar energy photovoltaic system (11)    Conductive wire (12)    Controller (13)    Inverter (14)    Accumulator (15)    Flower-pot container (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar battery component (1) whose positive pole is connected with a positive pole of an unilateral diode (2), where a negative pole of unilateral diode is connected with a positive pole of a capacitor (3). An output end of a sunshine intensity sensor (15) is connected with an input end of single-chip computer control circuit (4), and negative poles of storage batteries (9, 10) are grounded. Output ends of power switch devices (11, 12) are connected with an input end positive pole of a direct current (DC) to alternate current (AC) inverter (13) and a positive pole of DC load (14).    USE - Solar battery power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the two groups of storage batteries, which are controlled by the computer to charge up and work in turns, so each group of storage battery can realize charge and discharge adequately, thus prolonging the service life of storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar battery power supply system.    Solar battery component (1)    Unilateral diode (2)    Capacitor (3)    Single-chip computer control circuit (4)    Storage battery (9, 10)    Power switch device (11, 12)    Direct current to alternate current inverter (13)    Direct current load (14)    Sunshine intensity sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a group of conducting wire in pairs whose an end is connected on a solar energy electricity generating component. A non-light tight solid main body coats the solar energy electricity generating component and an outside of the group of conducting wire in pairs integrative. Material of the non-light tight solid main body is the mixture of the Lucite and the methylmethacrylate monomer. The component is provided with solar energy boards in a parallel manner. The solar energy electricity generating units are electrically connected with each other.    USE - Solar energy electricity generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The non-light tight solid main body has high light transmittance, so that the solar energy electricity generating component can maintain the efficiency of transforming the light into electricity, thus protecting use of the non-light tight solid main body without the influence of the environment, and assembling the solar energy electricity generating device according to the requirement of user for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - The network has a generator i.e. human powered exercise equipment (1), and a diode (2) insuring that electricity flows in one direction. A battery (4) stores created power and releases to an inverter (5). The inverter converts direct current (DC) power to alternating current (AC) for operating electrical devices (6) that are operated from the power generated by the network, where the network keeps track of individual patrons and the equipment. (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - Electric gym network for tracking amount of energy created by a user in a gym.    ADVANTAGE - The network collects data from the exercise equipment that generates electricity and keeps track of the individual patrons and gym equipment, thus producing competitions among members and other gyms, and rewarding the users generating high energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an electric gym network.    Exercise equipment (1)    Diode (2)    Fuse (3)    Battery (4)    Inverter (5)    Electrical devices (6)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device (400) comprises an electrolyte conduit that is configured such that all electrolytes flowing through the conduit has a laminar flow, and a segmented electrode in contact with the electrolyte. At least two of the segments are electronically coupled to at least two respective current control devices consisting of a diode, a transistor, or an integrated circuit.    USE - An electrochemical device used as primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell or electrochemical reactor (claimed) for battery powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device can be configured in a simple and effective manner in which the redox state of the electrolyte can be changed in a single-pass through the flow path, which effectively eliminates problems associated with mass transport phenomena and reduced current efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of operating an electrochemical device; and    (2) a method of manufacturing an electrochemical reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of segmented electrode and electrolyte conduit.    Electrochemical device (400)    Electrolyte flow channels (410, 420)    Busbars (450A, 450B, 470A, 470B)    Electrode surface elements (460, 464)    Flow control elements (462, 466)
NOVELTY - The sail has elastic closing sheets (13, 14) joined to rigid convex and opposed lateral walls (3, 4) in an area. A number of closed outer spaces (24) of variable volume are defined between the lateral walls and the sheets. Multiple perforations (8) are provided in the lateral walls. A pressurized air generation and supply unit generates and supplies pressurized air to blow air into the spaces via the perforations. A vacuums generation and supply unit generates and supplies vacuums in order to create a vacuum in the spaces via the perforations.    USE - Rigid sail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rigid sail.    Rigid convex and opposed lateral walls (3, 4)    Interior space (7)    Perforations (8)    Elastic closing sheets (13, 14)    Closed outer space (24)
NOVELTY - The generator (11) has a cylinder working as a piston (2) to obtain water. A spring presses down the piston to provide pressure on the water. A turbine is attached to the cylinder, and an oval water tank preserves the water after passing through the turbine. An electric generator operates on the movement of the turbine to generate the power. A water pump (14) is operated by using electric power from the generator. The pump is formed with a hole to obtain the water from the tank, and another hole to send the water to the cylinder.    USE - Hydroelectric power generator for use with electric and electronic devices e.g. TV, to generate electricity power.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates electricity power without using traditional power sources. The generator is connected to a TV directly through an attached regulator to provide the TV with electricity needed for making the generator operate properly without harming the TV and without connecting the TV to any other power supply. The generator provides harm less waste for the environment and living creatures effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydroelectric power generator.    Piston handle (1)    Piston (2)    Cylinder base (5)    Hydroelectric power generator (11)    Waterpump (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming apertures in electrically insulating material layer. The electrically conductive material layer is deposited on the insulating material so as to leave regions of electrically conductive material exposed through the apertures.    USE - Method of preparing primary electrode array for use in manufacture of photovoltaic cell array.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of primary electrode array is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell array manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the fabrication of primary electrode array.    Cutting head (153)    Strip (154)    Guide rollers (155,156)    Dynamic tensioning device (157)    Roll (161)
NOVELTY - The system has energy producing cells positioned in a moving body of water to receive kinetic energy. A blocking wall on an upper surface of the cells creates head potential in the moving body of water. The cells are positioned to receive potential energy in addition to the kinetic energy for converting an energy combination by the movement of water through the cells. Turbines (110) are positioned to receive potential energy in addition to the kinetic energy to convert the energy combination by the movement of water through the turbines.    USE - System for generating a power i.e. hydro electric power in a turbine such as a horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbine and a vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine that is utilized in a river, an ocean, a tidal area and an irrigation canal.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides the turbine throughput from higher velocity than ambient conditions and improves enhancements to turbine flow properties.The system provides educators or ejectors to enhance turbine flow characteristics, and efficiently increase velocity through a turbine and with the greatest impact on power output. The system incorporates variety of mechanisms in a hydrokinetic turbine installation and devices to modify water flow and increase the pressure drop between the inducted water flow and the outflow across a hydrokinetic turbine, thus increasing water velocity, and hence increasing energy produced by the hydrokinetic turbine installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generating station using head potential above a hydrokinetic turbine.    Floating turbine system (100)    Blocking mechanisms (104, 106)    Head height (108)    Turbines (110)    River bed (112)
NOVELTY - The trainer (10) has a resistance element provided between a high bar (22) and an engagement (20). An upper support (40) is joined at a suitable obtuse angle and length to a cantilever (50) that is affixed to the engagement by a moveable joint i.e. swivel joint (60). A foot grasp is joined to a lower support (70) at a remote location from a pivotal coupling to the upper support. A safety harness (30) is coupled to one of the upper and lower supports proximate to the pivotal coupling, where the moveable joint provides a piorette movement of the upper support relative to the engagement.    USE - Giant trainer for use in a gymnasium by a gymnast for performing a giant maneuver e.g. tap swing and giant swing training.    ADVANTAGE - The trainer allows a gymnast to perform giant maneuvers on a high bar to addresses wrist motions, abdominal muscles, shoulder muscles and back muscles, while preventing the gymnast to come off from the bar or collapse into the bar, thus enhancing safety to the gymnast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a trainer with a gymnast in a hanging position.    Giant trainer (10)    Engagement (20)    High bar (22)    Safety harness (30)    Upper support (40)    T-pin (48)    Cantilever (50)    Swivel joint (60)    Lower support (70)    T-bar (78)    Grasp hole (82)    Hinged support (100)    Hinge (102)    Grip (104)
NOVELTY - The system has a measurement platform performing a set of health information measurements. A terminal device (200) displays measurement results, and a portable storage device stores the measurement information and user data, where the terminal device and the portable storage device are configured using push-pull output logic. The portable storage device receives power from the terminal device. A capacitor stores electric charge. A health measurement device includes a body composition analyzer, a pedometer and a fitness machine.    USE - System for measuring and displaying health information such as body weight, body fat percentage, pulse and heart rate, for use in exercise equipment used in a public place such as gym or health club.    ADVANTAGE - The system consumes less amount of power and current. The system efficiently communicates with a terminal device such as health measurement devices, to share user information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a portable storage device for interfacing with health equipment    (2) a method for exchanging data with a health measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a terminal device.    Terminal device (200)    Output block (220)    Output switch (222)    Power source (240)    Protection circuit (250)    Active terminal (260)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a reversible motor mounted on a support (23) at a rotary table (20) in a base frame to rotate a gear transmission mechanism. A footplate (30) is pivoted to the support and coupled to the mechanism and turned alternatively upward and downward during operation of the motor. A clutch gear (28) is movable along an output shaft of the mechanism between a position where the clutch gear is meshed with an arched rack (12) for causing rotation of the rotary table relative to the base frame upon operation of the motor, and another position where the gear is disengaged from the rack.    USE - Ankle therapy apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The clutch gear is meshed with the arched rack for causing the rotation of a rotary table relative to the base frame upon the operation of a reversible motor in which the foot plate is turned alternatively upward and downward, thus allowing to turn the ankle joint alternatively upward and downward as well as leftward and rightward.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway view of an ankle therapy apparatus.    Arched rack (12)    Rotary table (20)    Support (23)    Clutch gear (28)    Footplate (30)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has two cranks rotatably coupled to a rear portion of an upright support. Each of two foot supports (50) includes a front portion (53) pivotally coupled to a lower portion of handles and a middle portion pivotally coupled to a pivot rod of cranks (30) with a link. The front portions are controlled by the handles to allow the supports to be actuated as a stepping exerciser when the handles and the front portions are stably held in place by the user, and to allow the supports to be actuated as an elliptical exerciser when the handles and the front portions are swung by the user.    USE - Exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The front portions are controlled by the handles to allow the supports to be actuated as a stepping exerciser or an elliptical exerciser when the handles and the portions are respectively stably held and swung by the user, thus permitting to have a different or a changing moving stroke and allowing the device to be convertible between a stepping exerciser and an elliptical exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an exercise device.    Exercise device (1)    Cranks (30)    Handles (40)    Foot supports (50)    Front portion (53)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing with a top, a bottom and opposite sides. A set of lights (54) mounted on the housing provides a continuous light path around the top, sides and bottom. A platform (56) has a top surface (64), where the platform is arranged adjacent to the bottom of the housing. A controller illuminates the lights along the continuous light path. A determination unit determines whether a user (74) is on the top surface of the platform when the lights are illuminated at a predetermined location on the bottom of the housing.    USE - Electronic gaming device i.e. applicant's electronic jump rope device, for playing a game. Can also be used for an exercise apparatus in health clubs or at home to simulate jumping rope.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids allowing the user in the platform for more than a predetermined time, and the controller knows that the user does not jump on the platform and that the user plays the game according to the rules, thus ending the game when the user does not jump over the rope. The device encompasses an interactive electronic game and an exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an applicant's electronic jump rope device.    Housing (22)    Support base (28)    Light (54)    Platform (56)    Top surface (64)    User (74)
NOVELTY - The medium has a set of instructions for evaluating user's expression in a face image obtained in a face image obtaining step based on a position of a face feature point detected in a face feature point detection step, in accordance with an evaluation criterion corresponding to a given expression selected in the selection step among evaluation criteria respectively preset for a set of given expressions. A result of the evaluation is presented in an evaluation step to a user through an image or an audio signal.    USE - Computer-readable storage medium for supporting a training of a mimetic muscle for training program in an information processing apparatus e.g. personal computer and mobile phone, and a game apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The medium allows the user to train mimetic muscles effectively, and enables the user to obtain objective evaluation result when training the mimetic muscles, thus effectively performing the training.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a training apparatus for supporting a training of mimetic muscles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an image displayed while a training program is executed.    LCDs (11, 12)    Model image (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a camera generating a set of images of a user, and a therapy application database storing therapy applications. A processor selects a therapy application appropriate for assisting in physical or cognitive rehabilitation or therapy of the user from the therapy application database. The processor invokes the therapy application and recognizes a gesture of the user from the generated images. The processor controls the invoked application based on the recognized gesture. A display displays an output of the controlled therapy application.    USE - Portable therapy device for applying computer-based therapy and mobile video-based therapy, for assisting in treatment of a patient in a medical facility i.e. hospital, by a therapy application e.g. music therapy application, sports therapy application and immersive gaming therapy application.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the hand-eye coordination, enables user to immerse in different virtual worlds and to interact with surroundings in achievement-based, action-oriented gaming environments, facilitates user interaction with matrix, enables device to move from patient to patient, and provides effective guidance for choosing therapies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer-implemented method for accessing an image of a user    (2) a computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program comprising instructions to perform operations a method for accessing an image of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a therapy matrix.    Table (600)    Listing (605)    Physical therapies (610)    Cognitive therapies (620)    Table column (630)
NOVELTY - The mouse (1600) has housing receiving a component, and a user motion detecting device e.g. touch sensor array (1620), attached to the housing for detecting motion of user finger. A controller (1640) is received in the housing for generating a control signal in responsive to the user motion detection. A communication interface (1660) is coupled to the controller, and a display (1630) e.g. LCD, is attached on the housing. A power supply (1670) is coupled to the controller and is provided by wired, wireless battery or solar energy.    USE - Mouse e.g. complementary MOS mouse and hand held mouse, for an electronic device such as keyboard, notebook and mobile device (all claimed). Can also be used for a personal computer, personal digital assistant, smart phone and media player e.g. MPEG-1 Audio layer 3 player and MPEG-1 Audio layer 4 player.    ADVANTAGE - The mouse provides improved tracking resolution, and is suitable for use on different surfaces. The user motion detecting device precisely reflects the finger or face motion of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of a slim mouse.    Mouse (1600)    Computer (1610)    Touch sensor array (1620)    Display (1630)    Controller (1640)    Communication interface (1660)    Power supply (1670)
NOVELTY - A photoactive device (300) comprises a photoactive layer (302) between a pair of electrode layers; a first sublayer comprising an electron donor material and no electron acceptor material; a second sublayer comprising a mixture of electron donor material and electron acceptor material; and a third sublayer comprising an electron acceptor material and no electron donor material. The electron donor material comprises a first population of nanocrystals, and the electron acceptor material comprises a conductive polymer.    USE - A photoactive device.    ADVANTAGE - The photoactive device efficiently absorbs incident light for ultimate conversion to electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the photoactive device.    Photoactive device (300)    Photoactive layer (302)    Electrode (306)    Light (312)    Reflective surface (314)
NOVELTY - The method involves aligning a second substrate with several optical concentrating elements such that the elements are optically coupled to the photovoltaic strips. An interface region is formed along peripheral regions of the first and second substrate. The inner region of the second substrate is blocked while exposing the peripheral regions. The electromagnetic radiations are irradiated to exposed peripheral regions of second substrate to form melt and seal the interface region. The temperature gradient during irradiation in vertical distance is less than 50 mu m.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the interface region is sealed, the degradation of quality of the solar cell is reduced and the optical characteristics associated with the solar cell is maintained. Hence the performance of the solar cell is improved and the cost of the solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell package; and    (2) system for manufacturing solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of back cover and concentrating elementsof the solar cell.    Vertical distance (701)    Seal region (702)    Width of seal region (704)    Protruded region (706)
NOVELTY - The counter has a generator module (10) located between the exerciser casing (210, 220) and rotor (240), designed to generate electrical power when the rotor is turning. A sensor located inside the exerciser (200) and electrically powered by the generator module detects rotor revolutions. A wireless transmission module (40) receives electrical power from the generator module and a detection signal from the sensor, allowing data relating to the revolutions per minute and total revolution count for the rotor to be calculated and then transmitted wirelessly. A wireless receiver (50) receives the transmitted data and converts it into a corresponding output signal.    USE - For wrist exercisers.    ADVANTAGE - The appearance of the wrist exerciser is not spoilt and hand-gripping of the wrist exerciser by a user is enhanced. A self-powered revolution counter for wrist exerciser can be realized, and wireless transmission of rotation-related data is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exerciser comprises a rotor inside a stationary casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of the wrist exerciser.    Generator module (10)    Wireless transmission module (40)    Wireless receiver (50)    Exerciser (200)    Casing parts (210, 220)    Rotor (240)
NOVELTY - The hoop has a controller for detecting a state of rotating motion of user waist and controlling rotating pattern and rotating speed based on results of detection. A belt is coupled to one end of the controller, and is compressed and fastened along the user waist. The belt provides a predetermined pressure for the user waist in response to control of the rotating pattern and the rotating speed. The belt includes a set of LEDs and a vibration pad, where the LEDs are mounted on outer circumference of the belt.    USE - Electronic hula hoop for detecting waist rotation state of a user during exercise in indoor or sitting down.    ADVANTAGE - The hoop enables the user to do hula hoop exercise in indoor or sitting down, and maintains playing feel of the hula hoop while increasing the exercising effects. The hoop performs the operation state of the hula hoop to the electronic control to provide the information including the operating count of the hula hoop, operating time and calorie consumption, thus realizing scientific exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic hula hoop.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Analog to digital converter (403)    Operation unit (405)    Rotation cycle detection unit (409)    Sound output part (413)    Frequency modulation part (415)
NOVELTY - The water-hammer suppression device (1) has a rupture disc (7) interposed by a by-pass line (6) connecting an in-line water turbine (4) to a main line (3).    USE - Water-hammer suppression device for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective inhibiting of water hammering. Ensures easy confirmation of water hammering since rupture disc bursts when water hammer is generated. Offers inexpensive and compact water hammer suppression device since surge tank and air chamber are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model diagram of an electric power generation system provided with a water-hammer suppression device.    Water-hammer suppression device (1)    Main line (3)    In-line water turbine (4)    By-pass line (6)    Rupture disc (7)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a pumping-up water power generation apparatus (3) provided with a pump (6) for pumping up water of a lower pool (4) in an upper pool (5). A generator (7) is driven with water dropped from the upper pool, where the pumping-up water power generation apparatus is connected to the system. The pump is driven for pumping using electricity made by wind powered- electricity-generation apparatus, and electricity is supplied to the system using the generator.    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can generate the natural power-sources electric power effectively. The system consists of storage battery, thus responding to the wind-powered electricity generation of the bigger scale at low cost. The system can assist the growth of the culture of aquatic organisms such as the tuna.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an electric power generation system.    Electric power generation system (1)    Pumping-up water power generation apparatus (3)    Lower pool (4)    Upper pool (5)    Pump (6)    Generator (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a drive unit which controls the speed of an object which is moved in an exercise direction by the distance of the actuator (1) from a reference point in symbolization display (10).    USE - Exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of exercise movement is controlled continuously and directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of visual joy stick. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Actuator (1)    Angle adjustment (4)    Symbolization display (10)    Origin of coordinates (12)    Vector (13)
NOVELTY - A movable portion (2) rotates along with an operation unit (1), while a movable portion (4) rotates with a rotational drive portion (3). The torque transmission from side of movable portion (2) to side of movable portion (4) is performed using an electroviscous fluid (5) or magnetic viscosity fluid, according to strength of electric field or magnetic field. The sensors (7,8) respectively detect load added to operation portion and rotational angle of operation portion, based on which maximum muscular-strength value and maximum operating speed are estimated.    USE - Muscular-strength training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The muscular-strength training is performed effectively according to the operating characteristics and load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for muscular-strength property evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the muscular-strength training apparatus.    Operation unit (1)    Movable portions (2,4)    Rotational drive portion (3)    Electroviscous fluid (5)    Sensors (7,8)    Muscular-strength training apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has inductors (51,52) that are arranged opposite to the magnetic polarizing surface in the axial direction ends of a magnet (M). The direction of urging force of the magnet with respect to the inductors is opposite to the direction of urging force of moving blade (25).    USE - Generator for automatic water tap.    ADVANTAGE - The excess force acting on the sliding portion of moving blade and bearing can be suppressed and hence the reliability of generator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the water tap generator.    Generator (1)    Moving blade (25)    Stator (50)    Inductors (51,52)    Magnet (M)
NOVELTY - The transducer has an interconnector (15) connected to electrode pads (41,81) such that front end of electrode pads is formed in a polygonal shape at an angle not less than 120 degrees . The electrode pads are formed on end surfaces of photoelectric conversion layer (10) comprising PN junction.    USE - Photoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the photoelectric conversion layer is prevented by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectric conversion layer (10)    Interconnector (15)    Opening (20)    Electrode pads (41,81)
NOVELTY - The system has a gear (10) attached to a channel-steel inner side to cope with a tide. Reciprocation energy of wave motion of the system is absorbed using a gear. Influence of a tidal current is minimized by a tidal-current absorption fence (2), a flow guide (3) and a tidal-current absorption plate. Water is decomposed due to global warming and counter measure against ozone layer depletion.    USE - Tidal electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system absorbs wave motion energy without any influence by the ebb and flow of tide in an efficient manner. The influence on the generator by a tidal current is reduced. Energy can be absorbed in a short depreciation period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tidal electric power generation system.    Pipe pile (1)    Tidal-current absorption fence (2)    Flow guide (3)    Generator (8)    Floor slab (9)    Gear (10)
NOVELTY - A mount frame (20) supports a solar cell module (10). Several hydrophobic structures (30a-30f) are provided in a portion of the path applied to the surface of the mount frame from the edge portion of the light receiving surface of the solar cell module.    USE - Solar cell array installed at flat roof and rooftop of building.    ADVANTAGE - Several hydrophobic structures are provided in a portion of the path applied to the surface of the mount frame from the edge portion of the light receiving surface of the solar cell module. Hence the rain water that flows towards the mount frame from the arbitrary positions of the solar cell module by the effect of the surface tension in the solar cell module can be reduced when the rain water reaches the mount frame, the flow of the rain water into the mount frame and the generation of the rust or corrosion in the mount frame can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell array.    Solar cell array (1)    Solar cell module (10)    Solar cell panel (10P)    Mount frame (20)    Hydrophobic structures (30a-30f)
NOVELTY - A sub module (2) has a lamination surface at side end which is sealed by a metal (11). An opening portion of the lamination surface of the side end of the sub module is not sealed by the metal and is provided at a position where a bus-bar ribbon is drawn out from the sub module. An insulating sleeve (3) is penetrated by the bus-bar ribbon and is attached to the sub module through the opening portion.    USE - Frameless solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination surface of the side end of the sub module is sealed by the metal. Hence the size and the cost of the solar cell module can be reduced. The permeation of the moisture from the outside can be prevented. The weather-resistance ability is provided to the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frameless solar cell module.    Frameless solar cell module (1)    Sub module (2)    Insulation sleeve (3)    Metal (11)
NOVELTY - The platform (2) has various connection mechanisms that are mountable on top of a variety of lamp posts with receptacles for addition of various modules which make use of an existing lamp post wiring infrastructure. Modular solar panels and a modular wind-turbine (6) are mounted on the platform, where outputs of the solar panel and the turbine are fed into existing wiring used for lighting. A modular surveillance camera is mounted on the platform, where a modulation/demodulation mechanism is used to extract data collected from the camera.    USE - Urban power generating platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform allows various modular power generation modules to be mounted on the lamp posts, thus enabling to generate alternate electric power and transmit the power using existing lamp post wiring infrastructure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overview of the urban power generating platform mounted on lamp posts.    Cable (1)    Platform (2)    LED lighting (3)    Modular wind-turbine (6)    Low voltage network (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves interacting two forces or vectors of carrier fluid in opposite directions on a part of an enclosure (2). Action or reaction conditions are locally modified at a determined expedient instant for breaking and/or periodically maintaining an equilibrium situation or the equilibrium between the enclosure and the forces is searched for creating a constant slope driving a balance weight (10) that operates an energy producing device i.e. alternator. Action of the forces is synchronized for accumulating or compensating the effects, and the device is directionally stabilized.    USE - Method for generating an electrical energy using gravity, force or surface movements such as pressure or depressions, and buoyancy of sea or carrier fluid, liquid, oil, compressed or non compressed gas, and their interactions.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the buoyancy of the sea to transform the random movements of the sea into rotative movements driving an axis of rotor of the alternator for producing the electrical energy in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for implementing a method for producing energy, comprising a partitioned enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical energy producing device.    Spherical enclosure (2)    Upper compartment (4)    Balance weight (10)    Sprocket wheel (13)    Spherical gear (33)
NOVELTY - The device has a stacking table and a band conveyor provided for supplying a foil and a glass disc, respectively. An intake opening intakes the foil on a foil transport frame (3), and a centering device is provided for centering the disc on a glass transport frame (4). A servo drive and an omega derive are provided for foil transportation device and the centering device, respectively, for transportation and fixing of the frame (4) to production lines. A lowering device lowers the foil and the disc from the frames. A transportation device transports photovoltaic elements to the lines.    USE - Device for automatic assembling of components of a photovoltaic element to manufacture the photovoltaic element.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that it ensures effective production of the photovoltaic elements of different formats in a cost-effective manner, effective control and fast and accurate positioning of components of the device while reducing clock time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembly bridge.    Portal (1)    Main rail carrier (2)    Foil transport frame (30)    Glass transport frame (4)
NOVELTY - The window structure (100) has a solar power unit (120) arranged on a frame (110). A glass pane (130) arranged on the frame corresponding to the solar power unit. An insulation chamber (170) is formed between the pane and the solar power unit. A heat insulation film (140) i.e. transparent heat reflector film, is arranged between the solar power unit and the pane, where the heat insulation film divides the insulation chamber. The solar power unit is made of amorphous silicon, where the light transmission ratio of the solar power unit amounts to 10 percent.    USE - Window structure for use in a window unit (claimed) of a multi-storey building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power unit facilitates an improved light transmission ratio so that the power generation is facilitated in an improved manner. The heat insulation film arranged between the solar power unit and the pane provides the better heat insulation function, where the design of the window structure effectively provides the self-cleaning function in a sufficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wall assembly comprising a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a window structure.    Window structure (100)    Frame (110)    Solar power unit (120)    Glass pane (130)    Heat insulation film (140)    Insulation chamber (170)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a module (3) with reflectors (2, 2') that divert incident sunlight (6, 8) in a direction of an absorber (12). The reflectors of the module are adjusted in a temporally changing sun position by a tracking mechanism (20) at an angle around rotation axes parallel to each other for uniaxial tracking of the reflectors. The absorber is arranged parallel to the rotation axes of the reflectors in center of the module. Solar cells (11) e.g. rear side-contacted silicon solar cells, are arranged in rows, and the sunlight is concentrated by the reflectors, on the solar cells.    USE - Solar system for converting solar electromagnetic radiation energy from light and thermal and ultraviolet (UV) radiation into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed in such a manner that it effectively and-economically operated in degrees of latitude and supplies heat energy in addition to the electrical energy, and is manufactured in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar system.    Solar system (1)    Reflectors (2, 2')    Module (3)    Incident sunlight (6, 8)    Solar cells (11)    Absorber (12)    Tracking mechanism (20)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind and water tube whose middle section is installed with multiple wind power or water power generators to make the generator, where areas of two ports side are more than section area of a paralleling port section of the middle section of the wind and water tube. A tube port is quadrate or irregular shape.    USE - Wind and water tube generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator uses large area of wind and electric power/wind power rate is high. The generator turns, when wind is light, and is protected by the wind tube, so that usage life is prolonged. The generator can expand area of wind power generation, and developing rate of wind energy and water energy are improved for multiple times, in the same area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind and water tube generator.
NOVELTY - The device has a separation board (4) for dividing a shell (1) into upper and lower chambers. A water inlet (2) in the upper chamber is connected to the lower chamber. A water-passing hole (41) connected with the lower chamber is mounted on the separation board. A rotor (6) i.e. magnet, and a rotating shaft (7) are mounted inside the shell. A stator (5) is mounted in the lower chamber. An impeller is utilized for rotating with the rotating shaft along axial centre when water flows from the upper chamber through water-passing hole to lower chamber and the rotor rotates along with the impeller.    USE - Generating device for circulating water in outlet of pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The generating device has high power utilization rate, and convenient installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a generating device.    Shell (1)    Water inlet (2)    Separation board (4)    Stator (5)    Rotor (6)    Rotating shaft (7)    Bearing (13)    Water-passing hole (41)    Circular tray (81)    Leaf blade (82)
NOVELTY - The set (1) has a pedrail device fixed under a framework (2). Push plates (3) i.e. arc-shape plates, are distantly and evenly distributed on an outer edge of a pedrail (4) of the pedrail device. A generating set shaft is connected with a shaft of a drive wheel (5) in the pedrail device by a driving belt, where each pedrail plate forms the pedrail with a hollow structure.    USE - Pedrail-type water surface generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The set has simple manufacturing method and is simple in structure and inexpensive. The pedrail device is ducked into water, so that the stream pushes drive wheel to rotate at high speed by each push plate, thus driving generating set to work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pedrail-type water surface generating set.    Pedrail-type water surface generating set (1)    Framework (2)    Push plates (3)    Pedrail (4)    Drive wheel (5)
NOVELTY - The extractor has generators (2) evenly distributed at a cymbiform floating body (1), where rotating shafts of the generators are passed through bottom of the body and stretch downwards. Spiral blades (3) are separately provided at lower ends of the shafts. The generators are connected in two groups in parallel, where the each group includes the two generators.    USE - Mobile energy extractor for use on river surface or sea surface.    ADVANTAGE - The extractor is simple in structure, and has low manufacturing cost. The extractor can generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mobile energy extractor.    Cymbiform floating body (1)    Generators (2)    Spiral blades (3)
NOVELTY - The set has a support frame (5) provided with a water passage in a tube and an impeller (2) mounted on the support frame. The support frame is perpendicular to axes of a tube (1). A peripheral edge of blades of the impeller is provided with magnet blocks (3), and an inner wall of the tube around the impeller is embedded with sealing loops (4), which are connected to a rectifier (6) that is mounted in the inner wall of the tube. The rectifier is externally connected with electric appliances. An end of the tube is sealed with an LED lamp (7), which is connected with the rectifier through leads.    USE - Tap generating set for use in e.g. electric appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The generating set of tap is fixed on the outlet of the tap, and the water rushes to impeller to drive, rotate and generates electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tap generating set.    Tube (1)    Impeller (2)    Magnet blocks (3)    Sealing loops (4)    Support frame (5)    Rectifier (6)    LED lamp (7)
NOVELTY - The set has a water turbine of a micro-water turbine set with inlet and outlet that are connected with a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe, respectively. The micro-water turbine set is connected with a generator by a speeding transmission mechanism. A large gear is coaxially connected with the water turbine of the micro-water turbine set. The large gear is meshed with a small gear, where the small gear is coaxially connected with the generator. The generator is connected with a rectifying voltage stabilizing circuit.    USE - Running-water generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The set has micro-generating set that effectively utilizes flow mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a running-water generating set.
NOVELTY - The stand (2) has an LCD (3) whose obverse surfaces and inverse surfaces display a number and respectively mounted at left and right ends of a net (1). The surfaces are controlled by a controller. The net is fixed on left and right stands.    USE - Semiautomatic sports ball scoring mesh stand for daily entertainment, body building, exercise and game.    ADVANTAGE - The stand is simple in structure, convenient to operate, and saves labor. The stand satisfies human requirement and has wide market prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a semiautomatic sports ball scoring mesh stand.    Net (1)    Stand (2)    LCD (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar panel arranged on a roof, where the solar panel is provided with multiple cell subassemblies and integrally mounted on a top inclined plane of a case. The case is equipped with a storage battery, a controller and an inverter. Bottom of the case is equipped with a power source output port. An output terminal of the solar panel is connected to an input terminal of the controller. Positive and negative electrodes of the storage battery are connected to input/output ports of the controller.    USE - Solar power supply device for a gate keeper house.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts the solar energy into electric power to illuminate or to be utilized for a closed circuit monitoring system by mounting the solar panel on a roof of the gate keeper house, so as to avoid the external power supply, thus reducing the investment fee, and saving the cost. The device has simple structure, high generating efficiency, and safe and reliable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power supply device. ' (Drawing includes non-English language text) '.
NOVELTY - The telephone has a power supply circuit fixed with a solar battery power supply device, where the power supply circuit is equipped with a power supply control device that is utilized for switching and controlling between a solar battery power supply mode and multiple charge modes such as a power supply mode of e.g. Universal serial bus (USB) charger. Current generated by a solar battery supplies power to a rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ionization cell, or directly supplies power to the telephone by passing through a rechargeable battery protection circuit.    USE - Global positioning system mobile telephone for use in a bracket system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The current generated by the solar battery supplies power to the rechargeable battery of the telephone or directly supplies power to telephone by passing through a rechargeable battery protection circuit, so that the working hour and stand-by time of the telephone are prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bracket system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a global positioning system mobile telephone.
NOVELTY - The device has a suspension swing rod, a speed reduction motor, a torque output plate, a bracket beam bearing a suspensory, and a suspension plate connected to the bracket beam. A bearing is fixed on the suspension plate. One end of the suspension swing rod is connected with a rotating shaft, and another end of the suspension swing rod is hinged to a suspension body. The rotating shaft is installed in the bearing of the suspension plate. Two rigid pins are fixed on both ends of the torque output plate.    USE - Suspension swinging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, and is convenient to carry and operate. The device has reliable operation, power and energy saving and wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a suspension swinging device.
NOVELTY - The machine has a mechanical arm recovery mechanism located on an underframe (1), and a signal collecting device (11) for collecting a moving status signal of the mechanism and converting the moving status signal into an electrical signal. The electrical signal is converted into a digital signal via a communication interface circuit (10). A computer control system receives the digital signal that drives entertaining games embedded in the computer control system. The entertaining games are displayed via a display (9).    USE - Digital entertaining arm recovery machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can greatly increase interest and entertainment when a recovered person is doing exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a digital entertaining arm recovery machine.    Underframe (1)    Rotary table (6)    Display (9)    Communication interface circuit (10)    Signal collecting device (11)    Seat (12)
NOVELTY - The yurt has a ventilating tower set on yurt top, and a shutter arranged around the ventilating tower. A wind-driven generator is provided at top of the ventilating tower, and a solar cell panel is fixed above a wall and at yurt top. The solar cell panel is manufactured by copper, indium gallium diselenium compound semiconductor. An optical fiber tube is arranged in the wall, where one end of the fiber tube is at an underground layer and another end is set outside the yurt. Evenly distributed reinforced concrete columns are arranged in the wall.    USE - Mongolian yurt.    ADVANTAGE - The yurt has temperature perseveration and heat insulation effect, and uses ground energy and utilizes the optical fiber to attract the solar energy, so as to save energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a mongolian yurt.
NOVELTY - A drive unit (50) displaces a seat portion (21) using a drive motor so that dead weight which acts on user's leg portion, changes. A raising/lowering mechanism (60) adjusts the position of vertical and horizontal directions of contact surface (21a) of seat portion so that bending angle of user's knee turns into preset angle, when user (M) places his foot sole on footrest surface (40a) and buttocks in reference position of seat portion. The position of contact surface of seat portion is adjusted on the line which rearwardly inclines in vertical direction.    USE - Exercise assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The bending angle of user's knee can be reliably adjusted for making it into desired angle, irrespective of user's body weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the exercise assistance apparatus.    Seat portion (21)    Contact surface of seat portion (21a)    Footrest surface (40a)    Drive unit (50)    Raising/lowering mechanism (60)    User (M)
NOVELTY - The generator has an enclosure within an interior surface (154) of engine compartment of vehicle and transverse to front side of vehicle. An electromechanical generator integrated into rotational element (102), is connected to a battery. The rotational element is mounted within enclosure to rotate upon receipt of fluid flow in enclosure. A magnet (160) is coupled to the distal end of rotational element, to rotate it. An electrically conductive material (176) is spaced about the housing relatively concentric to rotational element and in communication with the magnet.    USE - Fluid powered generator e.g. fluid flow turbine used for power generation with respect to vehicles such as car, air vehicle, water-based vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity can be efficiently generated to recharge the battery of a car, etc., without added cost and maintenance of cumbersome equipment, while maximizing the quantity of produced energy, by integrating electro-mechanical generator into rotational element and connecting it to battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the fluid flow turbine.    Fluid flow turbine (100)    Rotational element (102)    Interior surface (154)    Magnet (160)    Electrically conductive material (176)
NOVELTY - The device has vanes (2) installed at a rail (1), and connectors connecting the vanes with the rail. A generator generates electric power by a torque of the vanes. The vanes are aligned in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction of water. A rotation stopper (5) is installed at each vane, where the rotation stopper includes a rotary container (23) inserted into an axial rod (21) of each vane. Protrusions (25) are inserted into guide grooves in the rotary container and move along the guide grooves by a vertical movement of the rotary container to rotate an axial rod.    USE - Waterpower generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The vanes are connected to connectors to be controlled in a convenient manner by the rotation stopper reciprocating the push rod installed at the spring and the rail. The efficiency of the device is increased, and the configuration of the elevation rotation stopping device is simplified, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the waterpower generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waterpower generation device.    Rail (1)    Vane (2)    Rotation stopper (5)    Axial rod (21)    Rotary container (23)    Protrusion (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a contact switch (210) for generating signal based on a contact with a leg of a user installed in a footboard member (200). A TV (100) includes a display unit (130), a power supply unit (180) and a control unit (140). The control unit receives multiple key signals from a remote controller (190), and connects with the contact switch to exchange signals. A switch sensor (141) senses output signal of the contact switch, and controls the on/off of power based on the user exercises and an exercise speed.    USE - TV system for use in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The system connects the footboard with the contact switch to the TV and allows a user to view the TV, when the user exercises at a uniform speed or more on the footboard, thus improving the exercise effect at low cost in home.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a TV system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    TV (100)    Display unit (130)    Control unit (140)    Switch sensor (141)    Power supply unit (180)    Remote controller (190)    Footboard member (200)    Contact switch (210)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte part (30) formed between electrodes (10, 20), and a liquid-type electrolyte filled in voids of a porous electrode (130) for forming an electrolyte layer. The electrolyte part includes mutually different electrolyte layers (310, 320) stacked in the electrolyte part. A gel-type electrolyte is placed on the electrolyte layer for forming another electrolyte layer. The gel-type electrolyte is formed by inserting silica nano particle into the liquid electrolyte. The liquid electrolyte is formed by mixing iodine with lithium iodide, potassium iodide or sodium iodide.    USE - Fuel sensitive solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel sensitive solar battery improves the stability and electrical characteristic by utilizing the electrolyte part filled between the porous electrode and electrolyte layers with different viscosity values, thus preventing the leakage of electrolyte and improving the efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel sensitive solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel sensitive solar battery.    Electrodes (10, 20)    Electrolyte part (30)    Substrate (110)    Porous electrode (130)    Electrolyte layers (310, 320)
NOVELTY - The navigation device (100) has solar cell (110) which converts solar energy into electric energy and stores the converted electric energy. A sub power supply unit (120) generates support power with respect to electric energy of solar cell. A battery residual quantity detecting unit (150) determines the remaining quantity of car battery and outputs warning signal. A wireless communication unit modulates (160) discharge warning signal to RF transmission signal and transmits RF transmission signal to external apparatus. The main power supply unit stops when sub power supply unit is operated.    USE - Navigation device for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Detects residual quantity of battery for car and transmits discharge warning to remote control device by wireless communication unit which modulates discharge warning signal to Radio Frequency (RF) transmission signal and transmits RF transmission signal to external apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a discharge protection system of the battery for vehicle; and    (2) an operating method of the discharge protection system of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the navigation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Navigation device (100)    Solar cell (110)    Sub power supply unit (120)    Battery residual quantity detecting unit (150)    Wireless communication unit modulates (160)
NOVELTY - The vibration health machine has driving motor (40) which generates power on base frame. A rotary shaft unit (70) rotates when connected to the driving motor. Connecting units are eccentrically mounted on both sides of the rotary shaft. Predefined connecting units (50) are fixed on lower surface of double vibration footholds, which ascend and descend with respect to transmitted power.    USE - Vibration health machine for use in rehabilitating and decreasing body fat.    ADVANTAGE - Vibrates the upper and lower body part of the user by vibrating footholds through power supplemented by driving motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rotating material.    Driving motor (40)    Driving pulley (42)    Belt (43)    Connecting units (50)    Rotary shaft unit (70)    Shaft bracket (71)
NOVELTY - The lift has a winding unit (102) installed in an inside of a lower end of a supporting pole (101). An elevating guide (104) is formed to move a solar collector (103) downwardly and upwardly by connecting the winding unit and the solar collector to each other. A coupling unit is utilized for coupling the solar collector with the supporting pole. The winding unit is equipped with a winding wheel for winding a wire around a winding bracket. A wheel shaft is connected with an operating element. A safety unit is utilized for suppressing the rapid rotation of the winding wheel.    USE - Solar collector lift.    ADVANTAGE - The lift performs the maintenance process of the solar cell stably by positioning the solar collector on the ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar collector lift. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Supporting pole (101)    Winding unit (102)    Solar collector (103)    Elevating guide (104)    Fixed roller (115)
NOVELTY - The system has an envelope formed to receive hot air and gas. A basket part (300) is formed to load products. An envelope fixing member (140) is formed to fix the envelope and the basket part by utilizing a ribbon and a screw belt member. The balloon includes a solar cell generating parts (240, 480, 640) with solar cell modules for absorbing solar light. A storage battery stores electric power generated by the solar cell generating parts through a charge controller (400), an inverter (420), and a generating electric power transmission line (660).    USE - Photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system obtains electric power easily by utilizing the solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic power generation system.    Envelope fixing member (140)    Solar cell generating parts (240, 480, 640)    Basket part (300)    Charge controller (400)    Inverter (420)    Generating electric power transmission line (660)
NOVELTY - The device has a beat per minute (BPM) measuring portion (20) reading a sound source file from a sound source storing medium and measuring BPM. A BPM converting portion (30) converts the BPM of the sound source file to a predetermined BPM. A storing portion (40) stores the sound source file that is converted into the predetermined BPM. A reproducing portion (50) reads the sound source file from the storing portion and reproduces the sound source file.    USE - Sound source embodying device for training rope-jumping.    ADVANTAGE - The sound source embodying device maximizes the effects of training rope-jumping so as to prevent adult chronic disease.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sound source embodying device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sound source medium (10)    Beat per minute measuring portion (20)    Beat per minute converting portion (30)    Storing portion (40)    Reproducing portion (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell including multiple solar cell arrays with multiple solar cell modules (250-255) and a power converting unit controlling the solar cell arrays to supply electric energy generated by the solar cell arrays to a desired load. The power generating system is installed on a plate-shaped structure (260) including a central groove. Multiple buoys (270) are attached to a lower portion of the plate-shaped structure. A central axis (280) penetrates the central groove in a vertical direction to prevent movement of the plate-shaped structure.    USE - Buoyant-type power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system minimizes installation and operation costs by integrally rotating multiple solar cell arrays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a buoyant-type power generation system.    Solar cell modules (250-255)    Plate-shaped structure (260)    Buoys (270)    Central axis (280)    Sleep (290)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a running belt (1) arranged on two rotating axes which are distanced from each other. A vertical frame (14) is supported by a lower frame (13). A controlling device (4) is mounted on the vertical frame to control a motor driver. The belt is stopped when the belt is moved by a determined distance in a determined direction by a motor and the belt is moved in a reverse direction by a users force. Forward driving force of the motor is removed, and a load resistance is generated. The load resistance of the motor acts as a weight training load.    USE - Weight training treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill allows a users force to act as the weight training when the braking voltage of the motor is generated and a running belt is moved in a reverse direction. The controller changes the driving and braking forces of the motor according to the user's force, thus regulating the exercise strength, and provides safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a weight training treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a weight training treadmill.    Running belt (1)    Rope (3)    Controlling device (4)    Lower frame (13)    Vertical frame (14)
NOVELTY - A transparent film has a hard coat layer formed by curing composition containing inorganic particles (1-95 weight%) having average particle diameter of 400 nm or less and organic component (99-5 weight%), on the surface of a film containing fumaric acid diester resin.    USE - Transparent film is used as plastic substrate used for color filter and thin film transistor array, for touch panel, solar cell (claimed), LCD, organic electroluminescent display and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent film has excellent transparency, heat resistance and adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - The operation of a hydroelectric plant, involves utilizing force of the waves of the sea. The floaters are uploaded and lowered by the movement of waves, where each floater carries a strong cable that is fixed to the seabed. The cable pulls the plunger in a horizontal positionfor operating a suction pump. Two valves are rovided, where one is suction and other is expulsion, by which water enters and leaves, which is sent through a hose that connects the pump to a tank at a large height. The water tank is connected to a turbine, which moves a generator for producing electricity.    USE - Operation of a hydroelectric plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the operation of a hydroelectric plant.
NOVELTY - The system has a system central control with a central control device and an inverter. A set of generator connection boxes (GA, GB, GC) is inserted between a set of solar modules (SM) and the inverter. The control device is separated from the inverter and connected with the inverter in a signal conductive manner, where the control device is programmable. The control device has a storage programmable logic controller (SPS) or a graphic operating surface. The control device is connected with an evaluating device of the generator connection box by a digital signal connection.    USE - Photovoltaic system i.e. photovoltaic power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is separated from the inverter and connected with the inverter in a signal conductive manner, thus reducing the complexity of the system, while effectively providing larger flexibility and extended possibility of the component selection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a system center control.    Generator connection boxes (GA, GB, GC)    Signal lines (SAB)    Solar modules (SM)    Storage programmable logic controller (SPS)    Generators (TG1-TG3)
NOVELTY - The solar module-arrangement has multiple solar modules (1), which are connected with the building exterior by a supporting device (2). The supporting device has a holding frame (20,21) for holding the solar module, in which frames of the solar module are inserted directly or over a holding part holding the frame (23). Each solar module is fixed at two opposite sides against traction from a closing element (26) slide in the holding frame.    USE - Solar module-arrangement in a building exterior, particularly on a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting device has a holding frame for holding the solar module, in which frames of the solar module are inserted directly or over a holding part holding the frame and each solar module is fixed at two opposite sides against traction from a closing element slide in the holding frame, and hence ensures a simple arrangement and quick installation of the modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a solar module-arrangement.    Solar module (1)    Supporting device (2)    Holding frame (20,21)    Frame (23)    Closing element (26)
NOVELTY - The bearing has a composite layer(1) combined and fastened by a composite polytetrafluoroethylene layer and a copper wire with special technology and brazed to a steel file base layer (2). The bottom of the elastic metal plastic tile is in contact with a top of a pillow (3) and positioned via keys, a double-tray (4) is fixed to a lower part of the pillow, and the double-tray is installed on an elastic beam (5). The elastic beam is connected with a hinge support of a support block (6), where the support block is fixed to and installed on a bearing seat (7).    USE - Elastic metal plastic tile thrust bearing for a huge water wheel dynamotor group.    ADVANTAGE - The bearing is simple to install and repaired with allowed high unit pressure and does not need the high-pressure oil top jacking system. The bearing has insulation function and large loading capability, and an allowed unexpected water break time of the cold water is long, thus decreasing the abrasion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an elastic metal plastic tile thrust bearing.    Composite layer (1)    Steel file base layer (2)    Pillow (3)    Double-tray (4)    Elastic beam (5)    Support block (6)    Bearing seat (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a charging controller with output end connected to positive and negative poles of accumulator that needs charging. An output end of each independent battery assembly is connected with the charging controller and forms an independent active charging device. The charging controller is installed in a junction box of a solar battery board. The charging controller is installed in a shell that is fixed with a back of the solar battery board by a binding layer. The charging controller is connected separately with the solar battery board.    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly utilizes the charging device that reduces the cost and provides huge convenience and flexibility for the installation and usage. The assembly can be conveniently used for implementing the automatic failure detection function of computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The group has a solar energy silicon chip agglutinated on an upper side of an aluminum alloy basic material (11) by ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film layer and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film layer. A solar energy tile (10) is convexly set with a C shaped part (111) on a left side of the aluminum alloy basic material. A K shaped part (112) on a right side of the aluminum alloy basic material is embedded with the C shaped part, where adjacent solar energy tiles are clasped and closed by the C shaped part and the K shaped part.    USE - Solar energy tile group for use in rooms of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The group integrates solar energy electro-optical technology with building, which can substitute traditional tile and has convenience. The group is suitable to rooms of different size. The group provides equipment simplicity and extends convenience to the traditional tile and makes optimal structure designing to the traditional tile. The group can be formed with different shape according to need.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy tile group.    Solar energy tile (10)    Aluminum alloy basic material (11)    C shaped part (111)    K shaped part (112)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple amorphous silicon solar battery plates fixed between two pieces of a glass, and terminals respectively induced from two ends of the amorphous silicon solar battery plates and connected to a junction box. The amorphous silicon solar battery plates are arranged in parallel, and circumference of each amorphous silicon solar battery plate is placed with a photographic film. The amorphous silicon solar battery plates are connected with electrodes by an aluminum foil through an ultrasonic welding. A junction box is adhered to a side and bottom of a battery pack.    USE - Amorphous silicon solar module for a building.    ADVANTAGE - The module is inexpensive, and has perfect property and long usage time. The mounting angle requirement of the battery pack is reduced, and construction and mounting are convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an amorphous silicon solar module.
NOVELTY - The pedestal has a T-shaped pedestal whose one end is provided with a supporting rack for setting of a flywheel driving component, where another end of the T-shaped pedestal is provided with a vertical rack for pivoting a head beam component. A pivoted crossing shaft perforates a side of the pedestal to form an overall supporting, and a swinging column is provided on a crossing shaft to be pivoted with a driving bar of a motor driving component. An adjusting rack of a pedal adjusting component is fixedly connected with two sides of a crossing shaft.    USE - Elliptic sport machine pedestal.    ADVANTAGE - The adjusting rack of the pedal adjusting component is fixedly connected with the two sides of the crossing shaft so that the sport gradient can be adjusted. The pedestal replaces the original H-shaped pedestal and directly connects the crossing shaft with the motor driving component and the pedal rack adjusting component so that the time of assembly and component is effectively reduced and the economical efficiency and practicability is greatly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an elliptic sport machine pedestal.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a cross shaft between front two upright posts pivoted with two movable swing arm groups. A bottom end of the movable swing arm group is pivoted with a bent rod, and another end of a bent rod is pivoted to bottom of a front section of a pedal connecting rod to form linkage relationship. An electrical regulating motor is provided at bottom of a fly wheel driving component to drive a telescopic pipe to shift. Height of two corresponding pedal connecting rods is regulated through a hill-shaped driven connecting rod and two L-shaped connecting elements.    USE - Step regulating mechanism for an elliptic exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a step regulating mechanism.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a running machine whose side is equipped with a rotating motor set, and wheel rotors driving a running belt cooperated with a rotating belt and front and back rollers. A lifting motor regulates high and low positions of a regulating bracket, and a folding device assists a user to fold a frame vertically upward while folding an armrest frame together. A buckle is located on a sliding pushing component of a folding device, and two sides of the frame are equipped with two groups of connection shafts.    USE - Embedding-clamping mechanism for folding device of running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism utilizes the embedding-clamping mechanism to implement proper clamping action to sliding pushing component of the folding device, thus avoiding unexpected action generated by the folding device caused by the action state with gradient regulating bracket driven by hoisting motor when the running machine is horizontally placed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an embedding-clamping mechanism.
NOVELTY - The equipment has two weight seats located on two ends of a handle, and two adjusting mechanisms fixed between the handle and seats, where the handle and the seats have adjustable angles. Holes are connected with locating grooves, and an end of a weight seat includes a slant. Fixing blocks and locating grooves are located on the slants, and fixing holes are formed in the fixing blocks and the locating grooves. A holding post i.e. spiral, is sleeved by an elastic sleeve, and skid-proof pads are fixed at ends of the weight seats.    USE - Double purpose sports equipment for use as a dumbbell and a supporter.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment can be used as dumbbell in which the handle and the weight seats are fixed at one line to form dumbbell shape, thus providing convenience while holding. The weight seats are turned to form angles with the handle, when the seats are used as supporter for realizing push-up action, and the head faces of the weight seats are placed on the ground, so that user can stably apply force on ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a double purpose sports equipment.
NOVELTY - The structure has an inner telescopic pipe movably and cooperatively connected with an outer telescopic pipe, where an end of the inner telescopic pipe and an end of the outer telescopic pipe are connected with a movable U-shaped clamp ring. A plastic sleeve is placed between the inner telescopic pipe and the outer telescopic pipe. A locking hook includes a foot pedal and a locating pin, where the foot pedal and the locating pin are movably connected at a bracket of the outer telescopic pipe. The locating pin is placed at corresponding position of a locating hole.    USE - Fitness equipment folding locking structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fitness equipment folding locking structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has an under frame formed by multiple bottom bars and equipped with a socket joint part at two sides of the bottom bar. One end of two vertical bars is sleeved with a socket joint part and another end is provided with multiple locating holes. Two ends of a transverse bar are equipped with two locating parts, where the locating parts are sleeved with the vertical bar. The two locating parts are provided with a locating hole, and a fixing part is assembled in the locating hole of the vertical bar for forming a lifting location.    USE - Fitness equipment structure.    ADVANTAGE - The under frame, vertical bar and the transverse bar can be combined with the fixing hole by the fixing part to achieve practical and progressive effect, thus providing convenience for disassembling and assembling. The vertical bar can lift and locate the transverse bar, and the transverse bar can displace the sliding component to achieve the practical and progressive effect for adjusting height of the transverse bar and distance of the sliding component according to requirement of user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a fitness equipment structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a movement data measuring device attached onto a healthy limb, and a synchronization coordination movement device mounted on a paralytic limb. The movement data measuring device and the synchronization coordination movement device are connected through an information exchanging channel. The movement data measuring device measures the movement data of the healthy limb and sends forcibly coordinated action instruction to the synchronization coordination movement device on the paralytic limb.    USE - Rehabilitation device for paralytic limb.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the healthy limb and the paralytic limb to coordinate a healthy state, so that the action of paralytic limb is more concordant and suitable for the action state in the healthy state, thus improving healing effect and the rehabilitation of paralytic limb greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rehabilitation device for paralytic limb.    Hydraulic pump (1)    Installation device (2)    Master supporting rod (3)    Hydraulic cylinder (4)    Upper piston (5)
NOVELTY - The machine has a human shape main body e.g. humanoid robot, provided on a support seat. The support seat is hollow and equipped with a circuit for controlling the human shape main body. The circuit is connected with a control device of the human shape main body. An upper surface of parts of the human shape main body is concave. A fiber glass reinforced plastic is provided under an elastic plastic sleeve. A safety belt is provided on the human shape main body, and magnetic particles are provided on an upper surface of an upper part of the body and upper surfaces of the left and right feet.    USE - Human shape passive exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine enables users to lay on it to lie low, lie on side, sit up, stoop down, stand, shake head, stretch out and lift legs. The machine can be utilized by healthy people, can stretch the physique and relieve bodies. The machine can restore pneuma and energy, increase healthy, and has healthcare effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a human shape passive exercise machine.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy collection device with paths of optic-collection heads, where each path comprises an optic-collection cavity with two connected ends and a lighting channel of a reflecting surface. A solar transmission device comprises multiple head-stop optic-collection three-way, and a rotary joint and a light pipe are connected by head-stop optic-collection three-way. An energy supplying device has multiple optic-fetching three-way that is serially connected with the light pipe in a solar energy transmission device.    USE - Solar energy collection, transmission and energy supplying system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the energy utilization rate of the photovoltaic product. The system is simple in structure, inexpensive, convenient and flexible to install and repair, and has easy popularization and application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy collection, transmission and energy supplying system.
NOVELTY - The system has an elliptical trainer (1) driven by an electric motor (2) connected with a bed body. Motion state of the electric motor is controlled by a measure control system. The bed body comprises a bed rack and a rotating rack (3) movably connected with the bed rack. A face of the rotating rack is provided to back part of a human body that is set with a mattress (4). A connecting rod (5) is set between the mattress and the elliptical trainer. Two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected with the mattress and foot pedal (6).    USE - Gait-training system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reaches the purpose of recovering training and effectively avoids secondary hurt by driving a lower limb of a human body to gait training through an elliptical trainer and by using intelligent measure control system. The system assists a highly paralyzed person to do lower limb recovering training by external binding strap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a gait-training system .    Elliptical trainer (1)    Electric motor (2)    Rotating rack (3)    Mattress (4)    Connecting rod (5)    Foot pedal (6)
NOVELTY - The capillary tube has a chamber divided into two parts (1,2) and whose length, width and height could be varied to suit the desired power generation, pipe (3), solenoid valve, and turbine. The upper portion of the chamber is pressure reduced so that water from lower chamber rises to a height of 10.17 meters.    USE - Capillary tube for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The principle of capillary tube is environmentally friendly and pollution free. The capillary tube is easy to maintain, and it does not require any security concern. The water used to generate the power is re-circulated, consequently, it does not endanger lives of the species and it does not stand as threat to general public especially to those whose are in direct contact with it. The capillary tube produces no disposal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the chamber and a pipe.    Securely sealed chamber (1)    Chamber (2)    Pipe (3)
NOVELTY - The child exercise device (10) has a kick panel assembly that comprises a U-shaped frame assembly and a kick panel which includes a sensor adapted to trigger sounds, lights or motion when a force is exerted on the panel. A seat pad assembly that has seat housing and a pair of rails that are positioned at opposite sides of the seat housing to support a pair of wheels that allow the seat assembly to glide in forward and backward motion. The vibration of the seat pad assembly is triggered by the force exerted on the panel.    USE - Child exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - The child-activated inclines seat is provided by the child exercise device to develop leg and core muscles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of child exercise device.    Child exercise device (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a dummy (20) comprising a sensor arranged to measure the force of blow incident to the dummy and to provide a sensor signal indicative of measured force of incident blow. A display device (80) is arranged to display information to a user for indicating when a user might strike the dummy. An output device is arranged to receive the sensor signal and to output information to a user indicative of measured force of incident blow. One of the sensors is arranged to measure the two separate vector components of force of blow.    USE - Interactive fighting apparatus used for fitness applications such as martial arts and combat sport training such as boxing, and other game machines.    ADVANTAGE - A more interactive fighting apparatus can be achieved by measuring and displaying the force of incident blow in separate vector components from the user. Thus the force of blow can be displayed to the user accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing interactive fighting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of interactive fighting apparatus.    Interactive fighting apparatus (10)    Dummy (20)    Torso portion (30)    Computational device (70)    Display device (80)
NOVELTY - The hybrid wave energy plant has floater (A) having mechanical load amplifier (B). The mechanical load amplifier is connected to a self positional controlled damper assembled well below the sea water surface. A couple of vertical hydraulic piston pump (C) is moved by the mechanical load amplifier.    USE - Hybrid wave energy plant for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The additional electricity is contributed to the grid. The hybrid wave energy plant has modular and compact installations requiring low water outlets and high pressure of operation. The clean and renewable energy without significant environmental impact is produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the offshore hybrid wave energy plant.    Floater (A)    Mechanical load amplifier (B)    Piston pump (C)
NOVELTY - The receptacle (1) has a connecting shaft (60) that serves for closing an electronic component at an electrical connection of a solar panel. The electronic component is arranged in an interior of a housing (10) on a printed circuit board. The housing exhibits a projecting installation socket (30), which serves for fastening the receptacle to an upper surface of the solar panel. The installation socket is developed so that a rear wall of the housing exhibits a distance to the solar panel in installed condition in such a manner that a convective cooling of the housing results.    USE - Receptacle for connecting a wiring to a device such as photovoltaic module e.g. photovoltaic module, solar panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The installation socket is developed so that the rear wall of the housing exhibits the distance to the solar panel in installed condition in such a manner that the convective cooling of the housing results, thus attaining sufficient cooling effect of the electronic component, and hence preventing thermal loading of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a receptacle.    Receptacle (1)    Housing (10)    Installation socket (30)    Connecting shaft (60)    Plug connector (71)
NOVELTY - The plant has a water turbine (2), an electric generator (3) and a drive train (1) set between the water turbine and the electric generator. The drive train comprises a controllable hydrodynamic coupling (4) for exclusive transmission of power to the electric generator. The controllable hydrodynamic coupling is regulated by the setting of the degree of filling of the working medium in the hydrodynamic coupling. A gear (5) with fixed gear ratio is interposed between the water turbine and the controllable hydrodynamic coupling.    USE - Submarine power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The controllable hydrodynamic coupling has straight blading, thus enabling rotation of the water turbine in different directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a power generation plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive train of a generic power generation plant.    Drive train (1)    Water turbine (2)    Electric generator (3)    Controllable hydrodynamic coupling (4)    Gear (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves filling a hydraulic system oil reservoir with hydraulic oil that is factory-filled, and lubricant base oil including an average molecular weight greater than 475 and a viscosity index greater than 140. A hydraulic pump supplied with the hydraulic oil from the filled oil reservoir is operated, where the hydraulic pump is located in a hydraulic system on a mobile equipment e.g. aircraft, and the system includes an average operating pressure of about 300 bar to about 500 bar and about 400 bar to about 475 bar.    USE - Method for operating a hydraulic pump of a hydraulic system i.e. elevator, on a mobile equipment such as aircraft, marine equipment, forest machinery, mining machinery, agricultural machinery, construction machinery, earth moving machinery, fitness equipment, lawn and garden equipment, loading machinery such as truck with shovel/bucket, pallet elevator, crane, hoist and custom car, and demolition machinery (all claimed) such as scrap cutter, crusher, packer, heavy-duty metal shear and loader. Can also be used for crane, bow and stern thruster, winch, capstan, pressure switch, heat exchanger, wheel drive, guage, motor, accumulator, brake, cylinder, jack, press, puller, nail gun, filter, gear box power unit, power steering system and scale.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the hydraulic pump to have excellent air release and foaming properties, thus enabling the pump to be operated without pump cavitation in an efficient manner. The method allows the mobile equipment to have long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydraulic system comprising a hydraulic system oil reservoir.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a number of extended arms, where the arms extend outward from a central area e.g. ball (400). Each arm comprises an end, which is graspable by an individual of the group. The arms and the central area are made from a strong and lightweight fabric. The arms are attached to the central area using a clip mechanism. The arms are made from one of rope, cord, string and twine, and from an elastic material. The central area is made from one of cloth, plastic, wood, metal, fiberglass, plastic foam and cardboard.    USE - Apparatus for facilitating exercise and movement for a group of individuals with physical and cognitive impairments, for improving cardiovascular and overall physical health. Uses include but are not limited to a dance/movement therapy, creative and expressive arts therapy, recreation/activity therapy, occupational therapy, early childhood gymnastics classes, physical education, special education, early childhood education, team building, inter-generational programs and parties and ice breakers.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is easy to grasp, and experiences minimal air resistance when moved by the group. The apparatus can be used by weak and infirm people, and does not require agility or mobility. The apparatus can be flexibly adapted to different group sizes and movement spaces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for promoting group exercise and movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial view of an apparatus use by a group of seated participants, where an object is supported on the central area and manipulated by the group.    Ball (400)
NOVELTY - The system has an intake power generation reservoir area (110) where seawater flows during high tide, and a discharge power generation reservoir area (120) where the seawater in the intake power generation reservoir area is discharged during low tide. Head drop power generation reservoir areas (130) are interposed between the intake power generation reservoir area and the discharge power generation reservoir area. A flood gate (111) in a lower portion of the intake power generation reservoir area is opened and closed for allowing and blocking the seawater.    USE - Tidal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The tidal power generation system improves efficiency of the axial flow power generation by exclusively utilizing the seawater flow according to difference in rise and fall of the tide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tidal power generation system.    Intake power generation reservoir area (110)    Flood gate (111)    Discharge power generation reservoir area (120)    Head drop power generation reservoir area (130)    Head inlet port (131)
NOVELTY - The duo-treadmill (100) has a sensor unit electrically connected to motor drivers (120, 120a) to perceive a motor condition for rotation belts. The belts drive a subframe, an upper frame (150) and a monitor (160). A built-in speaker is provided in the center of the upper frame and a port of a network is connected to the monitor. A side of the monitor is equipped and connected to the upper side of the subframe for supporting the drivers. Multiple control modules (170) of the speaker are equipped in an upper end of the upper frame.    USE - Duo-treadmill for exercising by a couple.    ADVANTAGE - The control module of the duo-treadmill controls the motor drivers in an effective manner. The duo-treadmill effectively achieves running exercise effect in indoor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a duo-treadmill.    Duo-treadmill (100)    Motor drivers (120, 120a)    Upper frame (150)    Monitor (160)    Control modules (170)
NOVELTY - The Ring-type hula hoop(RTM: Light plastic hoop) has a connection tube (20) formed in one-side end of a screw (30) and monomers (10) of a cascade connection. A side end part of the monomers is coupled to an insertion part (12) to form a ring type structure. The hula-hoop is equally divided into a connection unit (11) and the insertion part, where each of the monomers is connected to a hinge (40). The connection unit and the insertion part are folded around the hinge.    USE - Ring-type hula hoop(RTM: Light plastic hoop).    ADVANTAGE - The connection structure monomer is simple, and the Ring-type hula hoop(RTM: Light plastic hoop) is easy to assemble and disassemble, and convenient to exercise. The connection unit and the insertion part of the monomers are folded in the hinge, so that the volume of the Ring-type hula hoop(RTM: Light plastic hoop) is effectively minimized, thus reducing the occupied space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a ring-type hula hoop.    Monomers (10)    Connection unit (11)    Insertion part (12)    Connection tube (20)    Screw (30)    Hinge (40)
NOVELTY - A pericentral siphon rotation apparatus connected to a collimator (100). A slope adjustment module (200) is mounted on a module support stand at the lower portion of the collimator. A collimator connection hinge (302) is connected to the slope adjustment module. A turn-table bearing is assembled in a pericentral siphon (300) at the lower portion of the collimator connection hinge. A collimator angle control unit is placed inside the pericentral siphon. The pericentral siphon and a main gearbox (400) are connected by welding.    USE - Collimator angular of solar cell generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance, repair and manufacturing cost of the collimator angular of the solar cell generating system are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pericentral siphon and main gearbox of the solar cell generating system.    Collimator (100)    Slope adjustment module (200)    Pericentral siphon (300)    Collimator connection hinge (302)    Main gearbox (400)
NOVELTY - The hoop (100) has an elasticity connection structure (200) arranged in an inserting hole. The inserting hole is formed in an insertion connecting part that is inserted into the inserting hole to change diameter of the hoop when the depth of the hoop is differentiated. An elastic projection protruded outside the hoop is equipped in a side of the connecting part to expand when canning of the hoop is contracted and positioned based on a projection hole (230). The projection is repelled and supported with a spring that is installed inside the connecting part.    USE - Hula hoop(RTM: light plastic hoop) i.e. tube-shaped ring for adult and child.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the hoop is controlled to do exercise based on need of user. The hoop is convenient to use, and the diameter of the hoop controls the size of the hoop based on a service age part when the diameter of the hoop is diversified in a specified range. The hoop can be effectively maintained in a narrow space. The hoop can be resized in a circular ring form in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a hula hoop.    Hula hoop (100)    Elasticity connection structure (200)    Projection hole (230)
NOVELTY - The spherical input device (1) made of soft foaming material has a retro-reflection sheet (13) which retro-reflects light, for covering the surface of the input device. The positional information of the retro-reflection sheet is detected using a sensor (3) based on the pickup image of the retro-reflection sheet. A cartridge (7) moves the bowling ball displayed on the TV monitor (11) based on the positional information.    USE - Spherical input device of bowling game system used in rehabilitation of elderly people, sick person, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Safety can be easily provided while operating spherical input device of bowling game system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the bowling game system provided with spherical input device.    Spherical input device (1)    Sensor (3)    Cartridge (7)    TV monitor (11)    Retro-reflection sheet (13)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (3) has a gas-barrier film (50) having vapor deposition layer, and a film base material having heat resistance (10,30) which is positioned on the gas-barrier film. The gas-barrier film has a vapor deposition layer (52) which is formed on at least one surface of a film base material having weather proof and hydrolysis resistance (51), and the vapor deposition layer includes inorganic compound.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, hydrolysis resistance, damp-proofing and gas-barrier property, and effectively prevents penetration of water vapor and oxygen. The solar cell module comprising back surface protection sheet is economical, and has excellent durability and electric power output characteristic even in high temperature and high-humidity environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating laminated structure of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (3)    Film base material having heat resistance (10,30)    Gas barrier film (50)    Film base material having weather proof and hydrolysis resistance (51)    Vapor deposition layer (52)    Primer layer (53)    Overcoat layer (54)
NOVELTY - The system has a water turbine for hydroelectric generators (7) arranged in a water channel, which is connected for a wastewater port, which is set through a pipe line (4) and a drain pipe path. A rubber dam adjusts the water level of a storage reservoir, where the system utilizes the cooling effluent (2), which is discharged from a thermal power or a nuclear power station as a water source. The waste-water port of the water turbine is provided in a position lower than a sea surface water level at the time of a low tide.    USE - Water power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling effluent, which is discharged from a thermal power or a nuclear power station is utilized as a water source, thus providing the outstanding synergistic effect to the water power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water power generation system.    Cooling effluent (2)    Storage reservoir (3)    Pipe line (4)    Water turbine (6)    Hydroelectric generator (7)
NOVELTY - A tile (10) has a transparent protective cover plate (12) that is provided on the upper surface for covering a heating chamber (14). The heating chamber receives a fluid from an inlet valve through a conduit such that the received fluid is heated within the chamber by exposing the fluid to sunlight. The heating chamber converts incident solar energy into thermal energy using fluid supplied to the heating chamber. Several photovoltaic cells (24) convert the solar energy into an electrical energy, which are arranged within the heating chamber.    USE - Solar energy collection device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy can be generated efficiently. The solar energy collection device can be installed easily. The photovoltaic cells can be maintained at optimum temperature for improved energy conversion efficiency. The need of additional electrical wiring can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) batten; and    (2) solar energy collection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and cross-sectional view of the solar energy collection device.    Tile (10)    Transparent protective cover plate (12)    Heating chamber (14)    Photovoltaic cells (24)    Opposite side (28)
NOVELTY - The machine has a shaft (20) rotatably mounted with respect to a casing (28) of the machine, and an active axial balancing system exerting an axial restoring force on the shaft. A circuit allows passage of a secondary liquid flow (F2) deducted from a main liquid flow. A passive axial balancing system (42) exerts an additional axial restoring force (R2) on the shaft, and is supplied by the secondary liquid flow circuit. The passive balancing system includes an annular passage (52) between the shaft and the casing, where the secondary liquid flow discharges via the passage.    USE - Rotating machine e.g. pump such as suction pump for pumping a fluid e.g. liquefied gas, or draining a tank of a methane carrier, and turbine (all claimed) for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The passive axial balancing system exerts the additional axial restoring force having a constant intensity irrespective of the displacement of the shaft with respect to the casing, and allows the calibration of the secondary liquid flow rate, thus increasing the intensity of overall restoring force exerted on the shaft, without diminishing the yield of the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed sectional view of a rotating machine with a passive axial balancing system.    Secondary liquid flow (F2)    Additional axial restoring force (R2)    Shaft (20)    Casing (28)    Passive axial balancing system (42)    Annular passage (52)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises a building unit (1) with upstanding flanges (3,4) on opposite sides, and a flat intermediate section (5) between the upstanding flanges. The upstanding flanges cooperate with the upstanding flanges of adjacent building units to form a standing seam. A module (2) is mounted in the intermediate section between the upstanding flanges, and absorbs solar energy.    USE - Building unit assembly for construction of standing seam roof of modern building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient use of the solar energy absorbed by the roof. Prevents penetration of solar energy into the interior of the building by providing module for solar energy absorption. Ensures smooth finish of the roof by providing module with height that is less than the height of the standing seams of the roof. Increases the energy production of roof area by combining thermal collector and photovoltaic collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of controlling internal climate of building using the assembly; and    (2) a method of converting solar energy into a different type of energy using the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the building unit assembly.    Building unit (1)    Module (2)    Upstanding flanges (3,4)    Intermediate section (5)
NOVELTY - The module has a light-concentrating solar module unit equipped with a concentrator and a solar cell array e.g. photovoltaic cell. A groove-shaped reflecting mirror structure is formed by two oppositely configured cylindrical reflecting mirrors. The solar cell array is configured at second opening. An edge of the refracting prism lies parallel to an axis of the cylindrical reflecting mirrors. The solar cell array is adhered to first surface of the two refracting prisms by optical transparent glue. The refracting prism is located in the groove-shaped reflecting mirror structure.    USE - Light-concentrating solar module for a solar power-generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The field of vision of the module is greater than variation of the incidence angle of sunlight in one year. The module does not need to configure an optical tracking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a light-concentrating solar module.
NOVELTY - The device has a xenon lighting tube (2) fixed in a front chamber (1). A direct current (DC) power supply controller (5) and a booster stabilizer are respectively fixed in a rear chamber (3) of a lamp shell. A transparent glass and an aluminium cover are seals the front and rear chambers of the lamp shell respectively. The rear chamber of the lamp shell is placed with a polymer lithium battery. The generated photovoltaic electric power is stored in a storage battery (4). The electric power of the storage battery is transmitted to a booster stabilizer (7).    USE - Xenon street lamp device.    ADVANTAGE - The commercial power as a power supply that is sent to the booster stabilizer, so as to generate high voltage after the voltage reduction and rectification, thus inspiring the xenon lighting tube to light and starting to work. The solar photovoltaic power generating as the power supply that is stored in the storage battery. The electric power of the storage battery is transmitted to the booster stabilizer to generate high-voltage at night, thus inspiring the xenon lighting tube to light and starting to work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a xenon street lamp device.    Front chamber (1)    Xenon lighting tube (2)    Rear chamber (3)    Storage battery (4)    Direct current power supply controller (5)    Booster stabilizer (7)
NOVELTY - The generator has a water wheel (5) connected to one end of a shaft (17) and fixed to a water turbine shell (4). A water turbine cover (3) is fixed to a water turbine part formed of the water turbine shell. A generator rotator part is formed of a magnetic ring rotator (8) fixed on another end of the shaft. The water turbine shell and a shell (14) are divided into chambers which are not conducted. Left and right claw electrodes (9, 12) are connected with left and right ends of a frame (10) wound by an enameled cable.    USE - Mini-type water flow generator for use as charged electric source in induction tap, integrated circuit (IC) card water meter, and for LED lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic ring rotator is not affected by impurities of the water, and does not rotate due to low water pressure when the water does not enter into the generator. The water wheel is eccentrically paced to rotate at high speed, and the generator adopts claw electrode non-brush alternating current output structure, so that the generator can output enough electric power. The generator has high rated components being processed in water-proof mode, thus providing safety and reliability for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a mini-type water flow generator.    Water turbine cover (3)    Water turbine shell (4)    Water wheel (5)    Magnetic ring rotator (8)    Left claw electrode (9)    Frame (10)    Right claw electrode (12)    Shell (14)    Shaft (17)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar silicon cell array (2) equipped with a cooling circulating water pipe that is interconnected with a water pipe on a solar water heater (8) i.e. temperature difference indirect-forced water heater. A circuit adopts an anti-parallel diode and a series located diode to control the electric energy.    USE - Grid-connected full-automatic solar power and heat supply device for a solar photoelectric conversion device in a solar house.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, and guarantees security of the solar photoelectric conversion device while synchronizing and closing. The electricity supply for the automatic control system can be automatically adjusted and compensated through the electric network. The device reduces the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a grid-connected full-automatic solar power and heat supply device.    Solar silicon cell array (2)    Inverter (3)    Connection box (5)    Solar water heater (8)    Reverse electric ammeter (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a current condenser (4) installed at a lower part in a box body (1). A charge/discharge contravariance integrated machine (5) is installed in the box body, and is connected to an upper surface of the current condenser through leads. A solar panel is installed outside of an upper part of the box body, and is connected with the integrated machine through the leads. An alternate current (AC) load interface (7) and a direct current (DC) load interface (8) are installed on a vertical side of the box body, and are respectively connected with load output ends of the integrated machine.    USE - Movable photovoltaic solar power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device is convenient for carrying and using, occupies less space, and reduces time and labor waste in installation. The device is suitable for any occasion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a movable photovoltaic solar power supply device.    Box body (1)    Current condenser (4)    Charge/discharge contravariance integrated machine (5)    Alternate current electricity meter (6)    Alternate current load interface (7)    Direct current load interface (8)    Error pilot lamp (9)    Work directive lamp (10)    Charge pilot lamp (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery (3) connected with a wind power generator (2) and a solar battery (1), and a microprocessor (13) connected with a keystroke and a display driving unit (19). The microprocessor is connected with a storage battery opening circuit indicating unit (15) and an under-voltage over-current alarm unit (14). A storage battery detecting unit (10) and a storage battery back connection protecting unit (11) are connected between the storage battery and the microprocessor, where the storage battery back connection protecting unit is provided with a diode.    USE - Intelligent wind and solar power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an intelligent wind and solar power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar battery (1)    Wind power generator (2)    Storage battery (3)    Storage battery detecting unit (10)    Storage battery back connection protecting unit (11)    Microprocessor (13)    Under-voltage over-current alarm unit (14)    Storage battery opening circuit indicating unit (15)    Display driving unit (19)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery array used for a photovoltaic generation of electricity, and a bracket connected to a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is installed on the bracket, and is connected to a speed reduction motor. A photovoltaic driver is installed on the rotating shaft. Two photovoltaic assemblies are installed along the rotating shaft. Output ends of the photovoltaic assemblies are connected to the speed reduction motor, after being connected. An angle between photic surfaces of the photovoltaic assemblies and the solar battery array is 80-90 degrees.    USE - Adaptive counterglow tracking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure, long life span, high reliability, good whether resistance and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an adaptive counterglow tracking device.
NOVELTY - The structure has an ultra-thin graphite flake underlay i.e. an ultra-thin graphite flake. A layer of copper is deposited on the ultra-thin graphite flake. A thermal treatment is carried out and a layer of telluride is deposited. A cadmium telluride film, a cadmium sulfide film, a transparent conductive oxide film and a grid-shaped electrode are deposited on the treated graphite flake to get the cadmium telluride solar battery. The thickness of the ultra-thin graphite flake underlay is 50 to 500 millimeter.    USE - Cadmium telluride film solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature for preparing the flexible cadmium telluride battery is relatively reduced when the tolerable temperature of the regular flexible underlay is low.
NOVELTY - The article has a motor shaft provided with an eccentric gear, and a solar panel electrically connected with an electrolytic capacitor, which is electrically connected with a motor through a switch control circuit. An anode of the electrolytic capacitor is connected with a pin of a voltage detecting chip through a resistor. Another pin of the voltage detecting chip is connected with a base of a combined triode, and the ornamental article e.g. butterfly, is fixed on an emulated flower through a supporting rod, where the emulated flower and the supporting rod are made of silica gel.    USE - Solar emulated ornamental article such as butterfly or dragonfly.    ADVANTAGE - The motor shakes due to the eccentric gear to shake the ornamental article, which is a butterfly or a dragonfly with wings capable of flapping at intervals, so that the appearance of the article is vivid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar emulated ornamental article.
NOVELTY - A natural solar battery comprises a single crystal silicon wafer and a transparent light conversion layer made into a polymerized layer. The polymerized layer is filled with a transparent fluorescent powder and connected with an external layer of the wafer.    USE - A natural solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The natural solar battery can intensively absorb short-wave radiation from wavelengths less than 400 nm and can radiate again within wavelengths of 500-780 nm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a transparent fluorescent powder that can intensively absorb short-wave radiation from wavelengths lower than 400 nm and that radiates again within wavelengths of 500-780 nm to strengthen solar cell component to absorb more long-wave radiation and generate separated p-n electronic hole pairs.
NOVELTY - The chair has a frame mounted on a support, a seat, a backrest and a head rest. Heart beating and respiratory rate sensors are secured on the backrest. Motion and loading sensors are secured on the frame. Contacts of loading units and hydraulic and/or pneumatic units are connected via a switch to a personal computer or a microcomputer built in the exercise chair. The microcomputer is provided with a specified program. The loading units are operated according to the program of the computer to apply a force alternately on a person.    USE - Exercise chair for use at home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The chair provides an improved comfort to a computer user, an operator and a passenger by reducing hypodynamia caused by a long seating position, and enables persons to perform sport activities at work, in transport and at home.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise chair.
NOVELTY - The device has four tubes, which are made of a soft material. The tubes are used for carrying out light massage of a wrist or more voluminous parts of arms and legs of a person. The tubes reduce a friction between a link and regions of a body of the person. Ends of the device are firmly tied into a knot to form an adjustable rigid link, which is adjusted by remaking the knot to prevent increased friction between the wrist and the voluminous parts of the arms and legs. The tubes carry out exercises by overcoming the resistance of the adjustable rigid link, the arms and a group of muscles.    USE - Fitness body-building device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple, multipurpose and low cost. The device enables any person, independently of his age and material situation, to exercise at any time and anywhere.
NOVELTY - The method involves displaying paper sliding door (35) on a screen of a TV monitor. The movement of the user is detected according to the captured image. A cursor is moved on the screen of the TV monitor according to the movement of the user. An actual operation to be performed by the user is displayed in specified manner, when the cursors (70R,70L) are moved rightward and left ward on the top of the handles (33R,33L).    USE - Exercise assistance method information processing system for guiding sport persons.    ADVANTAGE - The actual operation to be performed by the user is displayed reliably, hence the user's convenience is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the information processing system.    Handles (33R,33L)    Paper sliding door (35)    Back ground image (36)    Cursors (70R,70L)
NOVELTY - The concentration photovoltaic system (11) has a concentrator unit (2) for intercepting beams of incident solar rays (114) that strike and pass through the concentrator unit and that are concentrated independently on a frequency in beams of concentrated solar rays (144). A filtering device is provided for the selection of frequencies. The filtering device comprises of filtering optical components or band-pass filters (501,601) capable of selecting the frequencies of the beams of incident solar rays, previously intercepted by the concentrator unit, according to predefined ranges.    USE - Concentration photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a concentration photovoltaic system which is improved in terms of costs and manufacturing simplicity in order to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art. Achieve a significant improvement in the manufacturing costs and efficiency levels by concentrating beams of incident solar rays on photovoltaic cells. Ensures that that concentration photovoltaic system has greater efficiency compared to the photovoltaic systems of the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for concentrating the beams of solar rays striking photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially cut-away perspective views of the concentration photovoltaic system in the rest condition or in a condition where there is no solar radiation, and in the operating condition.    Concentrator unit (2)    Concentration photovoltaic system (11)    Beams of incident solar rays (114)    Beams of concentrated solar rays (144)    Band-pass filters (501,601)
NOVELTY - The crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells (12) which are interconnected by the leads (14) are encapsulated in an encapsulant layer (16). A protective layer is coupled to one side of the encapsulant layer. A stiffening layer (18) is coupled to the protective layer. The stiffening layer has an open support structure (20) such as honey comb structure for providing stiffness to the solar module.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the open support structure in stiffening layer provides stiffness to the solar module without using typical glass superstrate and aluminum frame, the generation of crack due to the flexing of the modules are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the solar module.    Photovoltaic cells (12)    Leads (14)    Encapsulant layer (16)    Stiffening layer (18)    Open support structure (20)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic electric generator comprises at least one hollow body (1) of a predominantly lengthened form placed along an axis (PS), open at a first end to permit entry of sunlight; a mechanism for reflecting sunlight (4, 5) placed at a second end of the body opposite to the first end; photovoltaic transducer (2) for lining the inner surface of the body; mechanical supporting mechanism (23) for sustaining the above components, comprising rotation actuator (25, 25a, 27, 28) for keeping the axis constantly parallel to the direction from which the sunlight comes.    USE - Photovoltaic electric generator for providing power for houses, especially in residential area.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic electric generator can produce a significant amount of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of the honeycomb configuration mounted on a supporting base and operated by a sun follower device.    Body (1)    Photovoltaic transducer (2)    Sunlight (4, 5)    Mechanical supporting mechanism (23)    Rotation actuator (25, 25a, 27, 28)    Axis (PS)
NOVELTY - The method involves using a microprocessor unit (MPU) to obtain a one time password (OTP) by applying encryption methods e.g. current time encryption method. An array of solar cells converts variations of a screen light output into corresponding varying electrical signals. An authentication token displays the OTP on a suitable display device i.e. LCD. The display device is used to provide a visual feedback to a user. The solar cells generate energy required for supplying the authentication token to MPU.    USE - Method for transferring a server's request to an authentication token.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively authenticates a user's identity for gaining access to sensitive data and/or applications in a secure way.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus comprising a microprocessor unit (MPU) with memory, array of solar cells, decoding circuitry, energy conditioning and a storage circuitry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing an energy conditioning circuitry as a diode peak charging a capacitor.
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a damper provided on a fixed disk (14), where the damper includes a magnet assembly connected to a displacement mechanism and moved by the displacement mechanism toward or away from a flywheel (21). A motor (41) is provided on the fixed disk, and is connected to the displacement mechanism for adjusting a position of the magnet assembly. A control circuit (51) is connected to the motor and the damper to sense the position of the magnet assembly, where the circuit controls the motor driving the displacement mechanism to adjust the position of the magnet assembly.    USE - Wheel assembly for an exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit controls the motor driving the displacement mechanism to adjust the position of the magnet assembly, thus efficiently achieving the function of preset resistance parameters, and easily controlling the resistance of the wheel assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wheel assembly of an exercise machine.    Exercise machine wheel assembly (10)    Base (11)    Upright frame pole (12)    Fixed disk (14)    Flywheel (21)    Motor (41)    Gear box (44)    Control circuit (51)
NOVELTY - The equipment has handlebars (141) mechanically attached to a frame assembly (110). A seat assembly (120) is mechanically attached to the frame in a set of discrete positions which have a different distance between the seat and the handlebars. A gear-shifting lever (142) adjusts a distance from the seat assembly to the handlebars. A removing unit removes the seat assembly from the frame assembly. A seat proximity adjusting member allows the seat to be mechanically attached to the frame in another continuum of positions.    USE - Stationary exercise equipment e.g. cardio-fitness system (claimed), for use by rider in a fitness club, and in-house exercise. Can also be used as stationary exercise road bicycle, upright exercise equipment, and recumbent exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment with the seat is simple for height adjustment, proximity to handlebar adjustment, and easy to remove the seat for the purpose of exchange with a different user-selected model or for cleaning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for exercising an equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cardio-fitness station.    Cardio-fitness station (100)    Frame assembly (110)    Seat assembly (120)    Seat cushion (121)    Pedal assembly (130)    Start pushing pedals (131)    Handlebars (141)    Gear-shifting lever (142)    Video monitor (150)    Computer (160)
NOVELTY - A multimode power system comprises a battery (50) for storing energy and having an output voltage; a source (10) having a source voltage and providing power to a load (70) and the battery; a converter (30) for communicating power from the source to the battery and load by different modes comprising direct energy transfer and peak power tracking, and a current sensor (40); and a processor for providing switch signals for controlling the converter for operating the system in a selected mode of the different modes.    USE - A multimode power system for power transfer between solar cells and a load during direct energy transfer, boost peak power tracking, or buck peak power tracking.    ADVANTAGE - The power system has a reduced switching an overhead losses during direct energy transfer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for providing power from a source to a load having a load voltage and load current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the multimode power module system.    Source (10)    Converter (30)    Current sensor (40)    Battery (50)    Load (70)
NOVELTY - The machine (100) has a moving track (108) to allow a user to run. A connection part (104) connects a rotation motion device (102) with the track. A driving device (110) controls operation of the rotation motion device. A detecting member includes a weight sensor (112) for sensing weight of the user. A vibration sensor (114) connects with the track and the connection part to measure horizontal force and vertical force applied by the user. An analyzing member outputs a result after analyzing the forces.    USE - Intelligent running machine for sensing training state of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The machine detects the training state of the user to correct the training posture of the user, and manages the health of the user by utilizing the training data detected and output by the sensing member, thus ensuring convenience of user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an intelligent running machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an intelligent running machine.    Intelligent running machine (100)    Rotation motion device (102)    Connection part (104)    Moving track (108)    Driving device (110)    Weight sensor (112)    Vibration sensor (114)
NOVELTY - The parachute type electric power generating apparatus (1) has a generator (7) which transmits and operates rotation of drums (3,4) that separates upstream and downstream of flowing water path with a predetermined interval. A rope (5) is wound, secured and rotatable between the drums with equal intervals. A parachute (6) is set in the rope through penetration, and opens at upstream when in a top rotation position.    USE - Parachute type electric power generating apparatus for installing in agricultural irrigation canals.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a parachute type electric power generating apparatus in which movement of a parachute is guided, and that performs efficient electric power generation without providing a gap in irrigation canals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electric power generating method using parachute type electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of the parachute type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Parachute type electric power generating apparatus (1)    Drums (3,4)    Rope (5)    Parachute (6)    Generator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has an exercise detection unit i.e. acceleration sensors (1a) detecting an exercise for a user. A calculating unit i.e. arithmetic processing part (1d) calculates a parameter of a quality of the exercise for the user. Another calculating unit i.e. arithmetic processing part (2c) calculates another parameter with which the quantity of the exercise for the user is represented based on the detection output of the exercise. A display unit i.e. display part (2d), displays an exercise evaluation matrix showing parameters of the users that includes an identical attribute e.g. age.    USE - Active mass management system for grasping an evaluation condition of a user e.g. personnel and member, of a company and plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively grasps the evaluation condition of the user relatively compared with others, by the presence of the display part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an external appearance of an active mass meter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Active mass meter (1)    Acceleration sensors (1a)    Arithmetic processing part (1d, 2c)    Database (2b)    Display part (2d)
NOVELTY - The diode has two chips mounted in one frame, and has a lead leg provided for each chip. The lead legs are mutually connected electrically by integral formation, and joined to a common terminal board of same polarity, such that even if a defect arises in the joint between one of the lead legs and the terminal board, electric current flows into both the chips from the terminal board via the other lead leg.    USE - Diode e.g. twin chip mounting type diode for terminal board circuit provided in terminal board used in terminal box for solar cell panels (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the diode is ensured safely without performance degradation, even if a defect arises in the junction of one lead leg or one diode due to severe environment conditions such as high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the twin chip mounting type diode shown in insulation resin coating removed state. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The portable-type solar electric power generation unit has a solar panel (21) fixed to the main case (11), for covering the battery which supplies electric power to the solar panel, a controller which controls the charging of battery, and the inverter. An electrical socket (31) electrically connected to the inverter, a switch (26) provided between load and electrical socket, and the LEDs (27,28) for visual recognition of charging state of battery are exposed from the outer surface of the main case.    USE - Portable-type solar electric power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - A portable solar electric power generation unit can be easily provided. User's convenience can be improved, as the charging state of the battery can be visually recognized. Overheating of each apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the portable-type solar electric power generation unit.    Main case (11)    Solar panels (21,22)    Switch (26)    LEDs (27,28)    Electrical socket (31)    Accommodation space (S)
NOVELTY - The power generation unit has a chamber (2) attached to the seabed. Sea water enters into the chamber at time of tide through a one-way valve (1), compressing the air in the chamber.    USE - Power generation unit in tidal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Tidal power is efficiently generated using a simple construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side elevational view of the power generation unit at time of high tide.    Inlet valve (1)    Chamber (2)    Outlet valve (3)    Return valve (4)    Turbine (5)
NOVELTY - The exerciser (1) has a converter (20) coupled to an electric generating device (12) for generating electric energy, and for converting the electric energy into alternate current. An electric energy reservoir (21) is coupled to the converter for receiving the alternate current, and a control circuit (30) is coupled to the converter for being energized with the alternate current generated by the converter. A power controller is coupled to a processor device, an energy consuming mode setting device and a power command calculator or processing unit.    USE - Exerciser e.g. hand or foot actuating exerciser such as treadmill, cycling exerciser, pedaling exerciser, stepping exerciser and rowing exerciser, for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The exerciser allows the electric generating device to be powered by the users, thus effectively generating the electric energy, and supplying the electric energy to the electric energy reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an exerciser.    Exerciser (1)    Electric generating device (12)    Converter (20)    Electric energy reservoir (21)    Control circuit (30)
NOVELTY - The station has columns (4) of center wall and an external wall standing sequentially in different distances of 200 to 300 centimeters. A massive concrete wall (1) includes a breadth of 50 centimeters and a height of 200 centimeters. The station refers to noise protection roofing and as a housing of a section of a motor way. The station originates through solar cell roofing. The components are placed under protection.    USE - Noise protection/solar power station.    ADVANTAGE - The columns of a center wall and an external wall stand sequentially in different distances of 200 to 300 centimeters, thus reducing the road noise of the motor vehicle in the tunnel interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a noise protection/solar power station.    Massive concrete wall (1)    Columns (4)    Blank space (8)    Reinforced concrete roof girder (9)
NOVELTY - The device has two profile rails attached parallel to a rack structure and are spaced at a distance from each other. A retaining plate (10) is provided with an attachment section (13) for attaching at one of the profile rails and another attachment section (11) including two retaining parts, which project to both sides of the retaining plate. The retaining parts overlap frames of two adjacent frame components in an assembly position.    USE - Attachment device for a frame component e.g. solar module and solar collector, which is attached to a rack structure that is utilized in a ground or rooftop.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment device is constructed and handled in a simple manner, thus permitting assembly and disassembly of the device in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a retaining plate.    Retaining plate (10)    Attachment sections (11,13)    Transverse member (12)    Hook section (14)    Longitudinal member (41)
NOVELTY - The structure has a ceramic sheet (6), a solar battery (5), a silicon rubber sheet (3) and a conical light-collecting shade (1) provided on a bottom plate (8). The silicon rubber sheet comprises a light transmitting hole (3-1) corresponding to a hole on bottom of the light-collecting shade. An exterior wall of the bottom of the conical light-collecting shade is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (2), and two ends of the mounting plate are connected to the bottom plate by screw threads. An electrode welding band (4) is provided between the ceramic sheet and the solar battery.    USE - Cell structure for a light-collecting solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The interior wall of the conical light-collecting shade reflects the light to the solar battery to assure the light intensity of the solar battery, when the light spot is deflected from the solar battery. The structure avoids the light-collecting solar power generating system that generates error of light spot caused by tracking error. The ceramic sheet and the silicon rubber sheet are provided on two sides of the solar battery, thus having insulating function. The ceramic sheet is utilized to conduct the heat to the bottom plate to radiate heat, so that the structure can prevent damage of the solar battery caused by over-heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a light-collecting solar battery cell structure.    Conical light-collecting shade (1)    Mounting plate (2)    Silicon rubber sheet (3)    Light transmitting hole (3-1)    Electrode welding band (4)    Solar battery (5)    Ceramic sheet (6)    Bottom plate (8)
NOVELTY - The unit has a solar cell element e.g. crystal, arrayed on an encapsulating material e.g. polyethylene vinyl acetate, formed on a substrate e.g. tempered glass, and an insulating layer formed between the encapsulating material and the substrate. A cover plate is placed on the solar cell element. Positive and negative electrode wires are led out, covered by the cover plate, and are encapsulated by an aluminum alloy frame in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Half-frame solar photovoltaic building unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has better heat-insulating, waterproof, fire resistant and electricity generation functions. The unit can be directly mounted on a roof of the building. The unit has simple structure. The unit facilitates integral application of solar energy for the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a half-frame solar photovoltaic building unit.
NOVELTY - The panel (1) has a shell (2) placed on an external side of the panel, and a transmission device fixing bracket (3) placed between the shell and the panel. A transmission device is placed between the transmission device fixing bracket and the shell. A dust removing brush (4) facing towards the panel is connected with the transmission device. The transmission device is respectively installed with four belt pulleys via a transmission shaft. A sliding groove (7) is formed between the shell and the transmission device fixing bracket.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel surface can be automatically cleaned. The panel has convenient operation, firm fixing, simple structure and intricate design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Shell (2)    Transmission device fixing bracket (3)    Dust removing brush (4)    Sliding groove (7)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a candle-shape shell whose bottom face is provided with a solar plate, and a power switch (7) connected with a rechargeable battery and provided on bottom of the candle-shape shell. A rechargeable battery interface (J1) is connected with a solar plate interface (J2) through a diode, and the solar plate is provided in connection with a control circuit part through the solar plate interface. The rechargeable battery is in connection with the control circuit part through the rechargeable battery interface.    USE - Solar candle lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is vivid appearance of candle and burning efficiency. The lamp is convenient to use, high in safety environmental protection and saves cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar candle lamp.    Rechargeable battery interface (J1)    Solar plate interface (J2)    Illumination piece (2)    Sensing control switch (6)    Power switch (7)
NOVELTY - Preparation of ultra-long titanium dioxide nano-tube array comprises: (a) mechanical sanding, removing oil, sonication and air drying; (b) electrochemical reaction using titanium as anode and platinum as cathode with 18-120 V direct current for 17-128 hours at room temperature, pH of 4-7. Electrolyte comprises ions with halogen atom dissolved in ethanediol, glycerol, methanol, formamide and methylene sulfone; (c) cleaning the nano-tube using deionized water; and (d) annealing at 260-800 degrees C for 120-480 minutes obtaining TiO2 nano-tube array of 30-190 mu m in length.    USE - For photo-catalysis, solar energy battery, and sensor fields.    ADVANTAGE - Combination between ultra-long sequential titanium dioxide nano-tube array and base is firmer than that between traditional titanium dioxide thin film and base and has high photo-electricity conversion rate.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a set of interfaces for providing operative connection to a motion input system e.g. tactile force input system (12), and a computer (14), and a processor connected to the interfaces for receiving input signals from the motion input system and enabling configuration of the input signals to output signals for input to the computer for controlling the computer. A keyboard input interface is connected to the processor to provide keyboard input to the processor. A display is connected to the processor to display graphic output to a patient (16).    USE - Portable electronic interface device for providing operative connection between a computer system and a motion input system e.g. one, two or three dimensional motion input system and tactile force input system i.e. magnetic motion sensor system, of a rehabiliation system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device enables providing the effective operative connection of the tactile force system into recognizable input commands to the computer to control the computer or to enable the patient to interact with the computer and computer's software or to provide effective input to the computer through other input systems than normally used with the computer. The device allows a rehabiliation system to enable the patient to play video games on the computer using movement or force sensors that may be configured to a variety of common or known objects or rehabilitation objections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing video gaming functionality to patients having compromised motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an interface device connected to a computer and input system.    Portable electronic interface device (10)    Tactile force input system (12)    Motion sensor (12a)    Computer (14)    Patient (16)    Standard input device (16a)
NOVELTY - A modular solar system has greater than or equal to 2 solar panels, each panel having solar power generator; direct current (DC)-to-alternating current (AC) converter; and control circuit that regulates output from the DC-to-AC converter. The solar panels are interconnected to provide a combined power output that is regulated by the control circuit of each respective panel. An additional panel may be interconnected to the solar panels after the solar panels have been in operation.    USE - A modular solar system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is provided with AC solar panel whose internal design and structure is optimized for the generation of AC power. The modular solar panels may be used individually, or in combination with other panels, to form a solar power system. In such a manner, a consumer may purchase and install portions of a solar power system at different times, thus easing the cost of the system by allowing the expenditures of the system to be extended over a period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the solar system.
NOVELTY - The slit valve (504) includes a valve body with a first groove (518) carved into the surface of the valve body to circumscribe the opening of the valve body. The valve body is provided with a set of second grooves carved into the same surface of the body as the first groove and positioned radially outside of the first groove. The second grooves extend along a linear path. One or more spacers (506) are arranged in at least one of the second grooves.    USE - Floating slit valve for transfer chamber of substrate processing apparatus (claimed) used in manufacture of e.g. semiconductor device, flat panel display, photovoltaic device, solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables compensating for expected thermal expansion/contraction and/or vacuum deformation of slit valve during processing, thus preventing the slit valve from buckling or rubbing against an adjacent chamber and producing harmful contaminants. Enables maintenance of effective seal between the slit valve and chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of interface between transfer chamber and slit valve.    Interface (500)    Slit valve (504)    Spacers (506)    O-ring (508)    First groove (518)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of processed electronic personal exercise data programmatically triggered upon attaining set data band margins, limits and levels. Triggered data margins/limits/levels signals are programmatically mapped to trigger regimen advisories or recommendations. The regimen advisories or recommendations are programmatically mapped to vendor products and services. Individual and unique user physical performance regimens are improved adaptively through recommendations and recommendation supporting real-time vendor offerings of products and services.    USE - System for accepting personal exercise data on selected muscle or muscle groups to engage a set of personal specific user physical exercise regimens with venders of products or services.    ADVANTAGE - The system analyzes exercise data for progress and offers recommendations which do not contain specific product or service solutions, which are engaged with providers of the recommended products or services in fulfillment of user's unique physical exercise application needs at any particular instant in the regimen, thus adaptively improving physical exercise regimes undertaken by users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for facilitating a set of personal specific user physical exercise regimens with venders of products or services.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a high level flow diagram illustrating a physical regimen recommendation engine and business model.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compressed air storage tank (50) receiving compressed air through an outlet valve in an upper sealing plate, and a sensory system senses positions of lower and upper sealing plates. An axial movement of one of the sealing plates toward the other sealing plate compresses the air within sealed variable volume, where the compressed air moves into the storage tank through the outlet valve when pressure in the sealed variable volume exceeds pressure within the storage tank.    USE - Apparatus for compressing air, for an electricity generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the sealing plate to move automatically to maintain a constant size of a compression chamber, and effectively maintains the constant air pressure for driving a generator turbine. The apparatus improves efficiency of electricity generation by reducing the loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electricity generating apparatus comprising a shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front elevational schematic view of an air compressing apparatus standing on the ocean floor.    Lower connecting rod (22)    Compression chamber (30)    Linear actuator (40)    Upper connecting rod (42)    Compressed air storage tank (50)
NOVELTY - The bag (1) has an inflatable bag (10) with air filling valve (16) for filling air. An impact sensor e.g. tact switch, is connected on an inside wall of the inflatable bag. The impact sensor activates a light source e.g. LED, and a sound transducer when struck. A base (14) is attached to a bottom of the inflatable bag to provide support for the inflatable bag. An electric motor is retained in the base. A motor shaft of the motor supports the inflatable bag, where the motor is powered to pivot the inflatable bag. The light source is positioned adjacent to the impact sensor.    USE - Inflatable punching bag for providing exercise during sports training.    ADVANTAGE - The bag can be deflated for transportation in a small enclosure and inflated by air pump or human breathing. The bag has a set of impact areas to provide feedback when struck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of two sensor devices in an inflatable punching bag.    Inflatable punching bag (1)    Inflatable bag (10)    Base (14)    Air filling valve (16)    Impact area (18)
NOVELTY - The system (108) has an input interface for receiving power from a power source (110), where the power source produces electrical energy. An induction motor is coupled to the input interface. A high efficiency generator is coupled to the induction motor. An output interface is coupled to the high efficiency generator, and a control unit is coupled to the input interface and the output interface. A switch is coupled to the output interface, where the switch provides power output from the output interface to output devices e.g. battery storage elements.    USE - Power generation system for converting wind and water kinetic energy into electrical energy for a house, building, large vehicle and industrial structure.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows a motor controller to reduce the input power for low load condition, so that the power is saved. The system provides a voltage sensing and cutoff circuit to reduce a peak voltage delivered to the motor for maximizing the energy efficiency at the input stage of the motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generation system.    Power generation system (108)    Power source (110)    Energy control system (114)    Energy storage system (116)    Energy output system (118)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion structure has a light energy plate (110) for converting received light energy to electrical energy. A thermoelectric cooling element (120) has hot side and cold side in which the hot side faces the light energy plate. The control circuit (130) is electrically connected to the light emitting plate and the thermoelectric cooling element for providing electrical energy for the cooling element.    USE - Photoelectric conversion structure for temperature control system (claimed) for controlling the temperature of closed space such as indoor temperature of house or room or temperature of object.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by the hot side of the thermoelectric cooling element is used to excite the energy level of the light energy plate and the energy level of the electron increases for the light energy plate is heated. Thus, the efficiency of converting the light energy to the electrical energy of the light energy plate is achieved. No waste is discharged during the power generation process and the temperature control process. Thus, the environment is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the temperature control system.    Temperature control system (100)    Light energy plate (110)    Thermoelectric cooling element (120)    Control circuit (130)    Storage battery (300)
NOVELTY - The solar concentrator (100) has a mirror (110) coupled to an inner surface (122) of a housing (111). The mirror receives a direct radiation of light and focus the radiation to a localized area. A receiver unit (115) is coupled the housing to receive the radiation directly from the mirror and to convert the radiation to electrical current.    USE - Solar concentrator.    ADVANTAGE - The need for alignment of the reflective surfaces of the mirrors is avoided, thus the dissipation of heat from the solar cells is realized and an efficient electrical and thermal management is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for electrical and thermal management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar concentrator.    Solar concentrator (100)    Mirror (110)    Housing (111)    Receiver unit (115)    Inner surface of housing (122)
NOVELTY - The system has a flat optical boundary positioned between two members (130, 135) of a transparent stator (140). An inducing unit induces a torque in a desired direction on an entirety of the two members, where the induced torque on a transparent rotor (131) relative to the transparent stator causes the transparent rotor to track a light source (110), so that the light passing through the transparent rotor is refracted at an optical boundary (125) and redirected to a desired output direction for concentration, distribution or energy conversion.    USE - Solid-state transmission-mode optical system e.g. solid-state electro-optic sun tracker, for tracking collecting and concentrating sunlight from a platform e.g. building having a fixed roof and walls, to power an automobile, ship, unmanned autonomous vehicle, or satellite (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The scale of the system ranges from small portable systems to large-scale industrial power plants utilized for the production of environmentally benign energy. The system can be integrated directly into buildings and other platforms without the need for heliostats to hold photovoltaic cells or other energy conversion devices above the building or other host platform. The system is highly precise and allows very high levels of concentration to be achieved in a dynamic environment. The system leverages integrated opto-electronics to perform sun tracking, thus effectively reducing the cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section view of an optical design for a transmission mode suntenna array.    Light source (110)    Optical boundary (125)    Members (130, 135)    Transparent rotor (131)    Transparent stator (140)
NOVELTY - The eyewear system has an eyeglass frame (104) with lens holders that receive a pair of lenses (106), and coupled to respective temples. A base device (110) is positioned proximate to the neck or upper back region of a user during use state. A pair of cords (112) provides electrical connection between the electrical component of the base device and a speaker in the eyeglass frame through an electrical connector. The eyeglass frame is separately worn by the user without the cord and base device.    USE - Eyewear system with tethered electrical components used in wireless communication system. Uses include but are not limited to radiation monitoring system, health monitoring system and fitness monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a user to communicate with a communication device in a wireless and hands-free manner through the tethered electrical components that support wireless communication capabilities. Ensures easy removal and insertion of the temple tip into the glasses    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the eyewear apparatus.    Eyeglass frame (104)    Lenses (106)    Arm (108)    Base device (110)    Cords (112)
NOVELTY - The system has a button mounted on a LCD monitor to a bicycle. A developed foreign language learning program is inserted on a computer with an operating system in the bicycle for realizing pictures.    USE - Foreign language teaching system.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle allows learning foreign language during exercise. The system improves the memory power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a foreign language teaching system.
NOVELTY - The exercise device has a swiveling apparatus (7) comprising a left-right swiveling mechanism (11) and a back-and-front swiveling mechanism (12). A drive mechanism (15) has a biaxial motor with respective output shafts for driving the left-right swiveling mechanism and back-and-forth swiveling mechanism.    USE - Balance exercise device e.g. standing type balance exercise device, seating type balance exercise device and plow-type balance exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - Complicated balance exercises can be provided to the user sitting or standing on the boarding portion, using a simple mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the balance exercise device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Seat (3)    Leg (5)    Left-right swiveling mechanism (11)    Back-and-front swiveling mechanism (12)    Ball portion (39)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has forecasting unit (52) to estimate wind status containing wind speed in installation place of wind-powered generator based on data in wind-powered generator data storage unit (60) and received weather prediction data. A forecasting unit (53) estimates output amount of wind-powered generator for every unit time based on stored data and wind status. The output amount of output increase and decrease type generators is determined based on estimated output of wind-powered generator and stored electric power generation amount required for every unit time.    USE - Output determination system of generator in e.g. thermal power station and hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of output of generators can be determined so as to reduce operation cost of generators in electric power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) generator output determination method; and    (2) generator output determination program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the generator output determination system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator output determination system (1)    Weather prediction data entry unit (51)    Wind status forecasting unit (52)    Wind-powered electricity generation forecasting unit (53)    Wind-powered generator data storage unit (60)
NOVELTY - The board (1D) has an insulation resin layer (2) by which an electrical wiring (3) is patterned by a surface (2a). A light receiving/emitting element (4) is protruded from an edge of the insulation resin layer, so that the light receiving/emitting element is provided on the surface of the insulation resin layer. The light receiving/emitting of the light receiving/emitting surface is carried out from the other surface side of the insulation resin layer. The light receiving/emitting surface and an optical distribution line (6) are arranged opposingly.    USE - Optical board for use in an electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, business use mainframe computer, home video game machine, video recording reproduction machine, TV and router.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the board improves the reliability, and reduces the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an optical board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing in cutting-plane line of an optical board.    Optical board (1D)    Insulation resin layer (2)    Surface (2a)    Electrical wiring (3)    Light receiving/emitting element (4)    Optical distribution line (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing sample tube containing volume of sample (10) in thermal cycler and entering sample tube type information in control computer. The control information is identified by looking up control information corresponding to entered sample tube type information. The thermal cycler is controlled with control computer based on the sample tube type information to thermally cycle the sample.    USE - Method for thermal cycling.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of temperature gradients can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermal cycler.    Sample (10)    Sample block (12)    Cover (14)    Coolant control system (24)    Tube (30)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a drivable treadmill (100), and a movable target device (200) for a thrust article (500) i.e. ball. The target device is displayed by a display unit. A control device is provided for the movable target device. Sensor devices record movement of the thrust article, the target device and a user of the device, where pulse measurements of the user are measured. A drip tray (300) is provided for the thrust article.    USE - Training device for use as a motion trainer and a running device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be used by the user in better manner, and the motivation of the user is improved. The design of the device permits the user to be trained for stamina, motor activity and co-ordination abilities. The device is designed such that reactivity of a movement apparatus and reactive reflexes are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a training device.    Training device (10)    Drivable treadmill (100)    Movable target device (200)    Mounting device (220)    Drip tray (300)    Thrust article (500)
NOVELTY - The generating device has multiple hydraulic cylinders (2) provided under a surface layer (1). A generator (4) is connected with a water turbine (3). The cylinder is provided with a pressure piston (5). The piston is contacted with the surface layer. The cylinder is provided with liquid (6) inside. A liquid outlet (7) and a liquid inlet (8) are respectively connected with a dispensable valve (9). The liquid outlet is connected with an inlet of the turbine through a liquid outlet tube (10). An outlet of the turbine is connected with the liquid inlet through a liquid inlet pipe (11).    USE - Generating device for moving object.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts the mechanical energy of road vibration due to gravity force of vehicles into electric power. The device has simple structure, which avoids pollution or natural energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a generating device.    Surface layer (1)    Hydraulic cylinders (2)    Water turbine (3)    Generator (4)    Pressure piston (5)    Liquid (6)    Liquid outlet (7)    Liquid inlet (8)    Dispensable valve (9)    Liquid outlet tube (10)    Liquid inlet pipe (11)
NOVELTY - The generating set has a generator with a hollow outer shell, where the outer shell is provided with a circular or cone-shaped head that is towed by a tow rope. A tail is provided with screw blades, where the screw blade is a double-piece type vane. The generator is placed in the outer shell, where the outer shell is made of rubber. The rotation of the screw blade achieves energy conversion by the generator. A rear part of the outer shell is provided with protecting tail wings. The screw blades are placed in a scale of the protecting tail wings.    USE - Floating-type generating set for water-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The outer shell is formed by the rubber once formation method. The outer side of the screw blade is provided with the protection tail wings, where the screw blades are protected when the floating-type generating set collides with other objects due to the change of the current. The generating set cannot influence by the current speed and the water level. The multiple generating sets are connected in series to form the generating set chain or net. The generating capacity is improved, and the related area is optionally adjusted. The generating set is assembled by the common accessories, which is simple in structure, and low in cost for daily maintenance. The generating set has a wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a floating-type generating set.
NOVELTY - The device has a closed tank (1) connected with a lower end of the tank and a water source (6) through an inlet tube (2). A temporary water pump (5) is mounted on the tube. An outlet tube (3) of the tank is connected in series with a generator (4) that repeatedly utilizes water power to generate. A water inlet of the tank is larger than a water outlet, where the water inlet of the tank is provided at a highest point of the tank, and the water outlet of the tank is provided at a lowest point of the tank. The tube (3) of the tank is connected in series with six hydroelectric generators.    USE - Siphoning type pipeline generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the siphoning type pipeline to absorb the water of the lower end of the closed tank and the water source to the closed tank at the high position. The outlet tube of the closed tank can be mounted in series with the multiple generators, which can repeatedly utilize the water flow and recycle power to generate the power. The investment for the device is less than 1 percentage of hydroelectric power, and is less than 10 percentage investment for thermal power generation. The efficiency of the device is greater than 10 times of the wind power and the solar energy generation. The device has small harm to the natural environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a siphoning type pipeline generating device.    Closed tank (1)    Inlet tube (2)    Outlet tube (3)    Generator (4)    Temporary water pump (5)    Water source (6)
NOVELTY - The film has an upper surface and a lower surface of an adhesive film body (1) provided separately with a texture layer (3) and a smoothing layer (4). Strip repousses are arranged in the texture layer.    USE - Special adhesive film for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the strip repousses effectively prevents adhesion, increases absorption of ultraviolet rays. The film has good wear property and does not produce fading, falling and seasoning phenomena.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a specific adhesive film.    Adhesive film body (1)    Texture layer (3)    Smoothing layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a sensor on an exercise equipment generating switching value and pulse signal, and limiting amplitude of an input switching value signal. An input signal is limited in the amplitude accepted by a controller, and an input signal and a pulse signal are sampled for sending an amount of sampling pulses to an upper computer with high frequency. An amount of pulses continuously sent from the controller is added to obtain a total pulse amount in a period of time by an upper computer through universal serial bus (USB).    USE - Method for controlling an exercise equipment virtual scene.    ADVANTAGE - The method directly displays the exercising parameter on the computer, and shares the fun of sports and exercises with users by linking with Internet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating an exercise equipment virtual scene controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic system and a photo-thermal system connected by multiple crystal silicon solar energy battery assemblies, and a control system connected with a photo-thermal system. Multiple crystal silicon solar energy battery assemblies are formed into a phalanx structure. A battery assembly (1) has an upper end connected with an anti-thunderbolt apparatus (4), storage battery (8), grid inverter (5), jack box (6), load interface (10), power grid (7) via an electrode leader.    USE - Photo-electric and photo-thermal using system for crystal silicon solar energy battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The system can realize all-weather power supply, continuously supply heat to hot water tank and sufficiently use photo-electric and photo-thermal effect of crystal silicon solar energy battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photo-electric and photo-thermal using system.    Battery assembly (1)    Anti-thunderbolt apparatus (4)    Grid converter (5)    Jack box (6)    Power grid (7)    Storage battery (8)    Load interface (10)
NOVELTY - The module has a waterproof building ceramic tile as a substrate that is manufactured by laminating a glass plate i.e. semi-toughened white glass, a solar battery sheet and a building ceramic tile in turn. An ethylene vinyl acetate film is located between the glass plate and the solar battery sheet, or the solar battery sheet and the building ceramic tile. The solar battery sheet is sealed between the glass plate and the building ceramic tile. A poly-sulfide synthetic rubber and a silicon rubber are coated in a space between the glass plate and the building ceramic tile.    USE - Solar module for multiple powers photo-voltage generating component.    ADVANTAGE - The module generates electricity by making use of photo-voltage, reduces the building cost by integrating the photo-voltage and building as the building component. The module can educe electrodes from different directions, when multiple modules are assembled into one power station, multiple circuit connections can be realized conveniently, and the module is widely used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar module.
NOVELTY - A solar battery comprises using mono-crystalline silicon chip as base and it includes electrode system, connecting is polymer film with mono-crystalline silicon chip, and a glass sheet covers on polymer film, and includes a luminous transform layer filled with inorganic fluorescent powder, where it can absorb radiation in purple, blue and green spectral regions, and it can shine in yellow, orange and infrared regions of electromagnetic wave spectrum.    USE - The process is useful for preparing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorescent powder absorbs radiation in purple, blue and green spectral regions, and it can shine in yellow, orange and infrared regions of electromagnetic wave spectrum therefore the efficiency of the product is increased. The structural characteristics of the product increase its efficiency about 1.2 times of former efficiency.
NOVELTY - The technique involves utilizing a carrying-vehicle to hang and carry water turbines to a waterfall, where the waterfall drives the water turbines to rotate, and the water turbines pull an electric generator to generate electricity. A river collecting annulus is piled by slabs and cast-in by reinforced concrete, where the piled part is a fan-shaped groove. Casting of the reinforced concrete is executed from the waterfall to a length of 60 meter of the slab-piled groove.    USE - Technique for generating water power for carrying-vehicle hanging and moving water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The technique can convert the water flow energy generated by acceleration of the waterfall into electric energy, and reduces the time and cost of the carrying-vehicle hanging water turbine power generation.
NOVELTY - Metal organic compound is new.    USE - The metal organic compound is used for preparing solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal organic compound effectively regulates and controls responding optical spectrum range, and enhances or increases the linear optical absorption coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal organic compound of formula (1) is new.    R=hexahydric aromatic group;    R2=phthalocyanine group of formula (2);    R3=phthalocyanine group of formula (3);    R1=4-10C alkyl (preferably tert-butyl);    M1,M2=Ga or In; and    wavy line=coordination bond link.
NOVELTY - The fixture has a platform, which measures six meters with two axles and central tower structure made of tubes. An acrobatic bicycle is fixed on a well designed steel structure with total security circulating in a central axle rotating at 360 degree. The floor is made of an expanded steel screen. Two structures with fixed bicycles are provided with a type of spring that pressures the tires of bicycles between expanded steel floors in an arc which facilitate uniform pedaling.    USE - Fixture for acrobatic bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The floor is made of an expanded steel screen, and two structures with fixed bicycles are provided with a type of spring that pressures the tires of bicycles between expanded steel floors in an arc which facilitate uniform pedaling, and thus ensure a complete security on the structure and also can be dismantled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fixture.
NOVELTY - The ergometer bicycle is provided with a touch panel, repositioned on the side of the set. An adjustment is provided, which is placed close to the hands of the user. The ergometer bicycle is also provided with wheels, a pinion, pedals, a monitor and a regulator for power adjustment.    USE - Ergometer bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The ergometer bicycle is compact, where all mechanical and functional structures have been repositioned in a compact chassis, while reducing the size of external equipment, and enables reduction in manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an ergometer bicycle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control system receiving data from an activity sensor (11) and providing output via an output device e.g. monitor, as a function of data from the activity sensor, where the output comprises content associated with utilization of an exercise enabling device. The control system provides the output via the output device in response to data from the activity sensor that indicates a low level of physical activity by a wearer of the activity sensor for a period of time. A workstation comprises vertical support body (31) and work surface suspended from a support body.    USE - Apparatus for monitoring user's physical activity.    ADVANTAGE - The method detects a user's inactivity while working and prompts the user to be physically active, and effectively monitors the user's physical activity and prompts the user to undertake physical activity as needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for working at a workstation having an exercise enabling device disposed proximate to the workstation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a physical activity monitoring and prompting system.    Activity sensor (11)    Monitor (23)    Vertical support body (31)    Adjustable desk work surface (37)    User (99)
NOVELTY - A solar heating apparatus comprises insulating layer (110) adjacent to exterior of structure (120); heat transfer plate (130) adjacent to insulating layer; fluid conduit (140) adjacent to heat transfer plate; weather-exposed layer (150) thermally connected to the heat transfer plate; and malleable heat transfer layer adjacent to heat transfer plate. The heat transfer plate is thermally connected to fluid conduit for transferring heat from heat transfer plate to fluid within fluid conduit. The weather-exposed layer is photovoltaic device.    USE - A solar heating apparatus for water used in domestic hot water systems, pools, and radiant heating systems.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides solar heating that can reside beneath standard roofing material or below roofing material, thus the apparatus is reliable and lasts for long periods of time. The solar water heating panel is lower in cost, and lighter compared to existing panels. The panels can also be used to keep roof or exterior surface cooler, thus energy usage for air conditioning is reduced and the lifetime of roofing materials is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of configuring solar heating apparatus comprising laying solar heating apparatus over building structure, and attaching weather exposed material;    (2) method of heating fluid comprising pumping fluid into fluid conduit; exposing exterior layer of building structure to radiant heat source; conducting heat from exterior layer to fluid within the fluid conduit to heat transfer plate; and insulating fluid conduit and heat transfer plate;    (3) a laminated solar heating panel; and    (4) a laminated solar heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar heating apparatus.    Insulating layer (110)    Structure (120)    Heat transfer plate (130)    Fluid conduit (140)    Weather-exposed layer (150)
NOVELTY - The absorber (30) has a joint (30a) of penetration formed in inner side, where the thermosyphoning air panel absorber is formed into a shape corresponding to a side profile of a thermosyphoning air panel (1). The thermosyphoning air panel is expanded in hot weather of summer, and the thermosyphoning air panel is contracted after the sunset.    USE - Thermosyphoning air panel absorber for a solar tower.    ADVANTAGE - The thermosyphoning air panel is prevented from crack or distortion due to thermal expansion, by installing the absorber on a side of the thermosyphoning air panel, thus reducing additional cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermosyphoning air panel.    Thermosyphoning air panels (1, 10)    Bypass line (20)    Thermosyphoning air panel absorber (30)    Joint (30a)
NOVELTY - The solar focus type generation device has a reflection plate (15), which reflects the solar light. A condensing plate (17) collects the solar light reflected from the reflection plate. An auxiliary reflection plate (19) is provided on one side of the condensing plate, which reflects the solar light reflected from the reflection plate to the condensing plate.    USE - Solar focus type generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar focus type generation device has a condensing plate, which collects the solar light reflected from a reflection plate, and an auxiliary reflection plate reflects the solar light reflected from the reflection plate to the condensing plate, and hence enables improving collection efficiency of solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar focus type generation device.    Reflection plate (15)    Condensing plate (17)    Auxiliary reflection plate (19)    Subsidiary reflector (19)    Support stand (31)
NOVELTY - The turbine has a runner (26) that rotates with a fluid flowing into a discharge outlet (25) from an inflow port (24). A standing-still guide vane (29) located in an upstream of the runner is provided in a casing (23). A chock liner (43) adjusts the characteristic of the turbine and protrudes into a flow path (32) between the standing-still guide vane and the runner from an internal peripheral surface of the casing. The chock liner attaches or detaches freely to the casing.    USE - Water turbine for water power generation installed in middle of piping.    ADVANTAGE - The difference of the characteristic curve and a predetermined characteristic curve are reduced by providing a chock liner in the water turbine. The need of link mechanism is eliminated, thus simplifying and reducing the size of the structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a performance adjustment method of the water turbine for water power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water turbine for water power generation.    Casing (23)    Inflow port (24)    Discharge outlet (25)    Runner (26)    Standing-still guide vane (29)    Flow path (32)    Chock liner (43)
NOVELTY - The water turbine electric power generating apparatus (25) has pressure-control valve (28) which uniformly controls secondary pressure by making pressure in water pipe path (22) into pilot pressure upon interposing on the upstream water pipe path of water turbine apparatus (26). The pressure-control unit is a pressure-reduction valve which mechanically controls the flow of secondary pressure.    USE - Water turbine electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses water leak and fluctuation of available secondary pressure using pressure-control unit installed in water turbine apparatus. Improves maintenance property and reduces cost by having a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the water turbine electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water pipe path (22)    Water turbine electric power generating apparatus (25)    Water turbine apparatus (26)    Generator (27)    Pressure-control valve (28)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power unit has several resistance boards (51) provided in the surface of conveyor belt. A generator (61) produces electric power based on the rotational force of rollers (35,37). The rotation of resistance board is controlled so that rotation angle with respect to the surface of conveyor belt becomes acute angle. The rollers are rotated and conveyor belt is moved to fixed direction, when the hydraulic power is added to the resistance board.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus e.g. hydraulic power unit installed in river, sea and irrigation canal.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated by simple structure by performing efficient utilization of hydraulic power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hydraulic power unit.    Frame (31)    Rollers (35,37)    Transmission rollers (41,42)    Resistance board (51)    Generator (61)
NOVELTY - The device has a top water tank and a bottom water tank separately connected to a top layer and a bottom layer of a tower, respectively. Multiple superposed contain rooms are provided inside the device, and water discharging holes separately form contain space. A clapboard is coupled between the tanks. A rotating mechanism corresponding to a weep hole is provided on the room, and includes multiple containers. Container openings are arrayed in different angle. A rotating axle is provided on center of the container, and is pivotally provided on an axle center of a power generation element.    USE - Water conservancy power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives the axle center of the power generation element to produce electric energy, and can pump the water in the bottom water tank to the top water tank through the water pump, so that the circular movement of the device forms the continuous power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water conservancy power generating device.
NOVELTY - The controller has a charging circuit connected in series between a solar cell array (2) and a storage battery (3), and a voltage boosting device (4) e.g. direct voltage boosting circuit, for boosting an input voltage of the solar cell array driven by a main control circuit (1). The solar cell array inputs a voltage insufficient for charging the storage battery. Input and output ends of the voltage boosting device are connected in parallel with input and output ends of the charging circuit, respectively. The voltage boosting device includes an induction element and a diode.    USE - Solar-energy controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller prevents the deficiency of the storage battery by making the control circuit to provide a partial low-voltage protection in the constant cloudy or rainy days. The controller can be started to work normally without any external power supply, when the voltage of the storage battery is lower than the low-voltage point of an assistant power supply. The solar cell in the array has high utilization rate, and is not necessary to configure the external solar panel, thus saving the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main control circuit (1)    Solar cell array (2)    Storage battery (3)    Voltage boosting device (4)
NOVELTY - The connector has a plug installed on an axis of a plug seat whose circumference of a front end is provided with a stair. A clearance is arranged between a periphery of the plug and an inner wall of an inserting hole, and a plug sleeve is provided on an axis of a plug sleeve seat. A periphery of the rear end of the plug sleeve seat is provided with an annular protruding section, and protruding claws are equipped at a front end face of the protruding section and passes through a through hole. A tail end of the protruding claws is provided with retaining bulges.    USE - Electric connector for a solar photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is simple in structure, less in volume, easy to assemble, reliable to connect and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric connector.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple through holes (5) evenly and orderly formed on a reinforcing chassis (1), which is fixedly connected with a heating plate (2) by a connector (4) i.e. bolt. The chassis includes a base (3) and hollow reinforcing ribs (6) that are placed in a row on the base and fixedly connected to the base. A locking nut (7) is placed opposite to the through hole and fixedly placed on a surface of the heating plate. The bolt passes through the through hole to be fixedly connected with the locking nut. The connector is matched with a gap in the through hole.    USE - Deformation-proof device for a laminator heating plate of a solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is matched with the through hole gap, the heating plate is expanded after being heated, and the heating plate receives the pull force of the reinforcing chassis in vertical direction, so that the deformation of the heating plate in vertical direction is limited. The gap between the through hole and the connector gives the deformation space in level direction to the steel plate to resist the deformation such as undulation and warping for the heating plate in the vertical direction, thus guaranteeing the flatness of the heating plate work platform, and ensuring the battery quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a deformation-proof device.    Reinforcing chassis (1)    Heating plate (2)    Base (3)    Connector (4)    Through hole (5)    Hollow reinforcing rib (6)    Locking nut (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a N-type substrate whose surface is formed with a N+ diffusion layer, a pile face structure and a silicon nitride membrane layer, and a silicon dioxide layer formed on an external side of the N+ diffusion layer of an opposite surface of the N-type substrate. A P+ diffusion layer is formed between the silicon dioxide layer and the N-type substrate. An external side of the silicon dioxide layer is provided with comb shaped negative and positive electrodes, where the positive electrode is connected with a P++ diffusion layer on a surface of a contact hole.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is rational in structure and high in efficiency. The battery has high performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The component has a light transmitting layer (2), a battery (1) and a back seal layer (4) which are orderly overlapped from upside to downside. A radiating component (5) is located between the light transmitting layer and the back seal layer, and connected with the battery. A part of the radiating component is extended along the direction parallel to the light transmitting layer and back seal layer, and exposes the air out of the component.    USE - Solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The component simplifies the structure of the solar battery component by avoiding the need of additional supporting component for supporting the radiating component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery component.    Battery (1)    Light transmitting layer (2)    Back seal layer (4)    Radiating component (5)    Lead (7)
NOVELTY - The device has light-reflecting panels (1) that are glass sheets, used to surround into a funnel-shaped reflecting device with big upper part and small lower part. A unidirectional light-guiding lens is provided on an upper side of the funnel-shaped reflecting device. The funnel-shaped reflecting device is formed by sticking four pieces of trapeziform glass sheets, and an outer surface of glass sheet is aluminized. An inner surface of metal plate is plated with chrome.    USE - Light-collecting device for a funnel-shaped solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The area of solar panel can be largely reduced, thus reducing the cost of the solar battery effectively. The device has low cost and is easy to manufacture, install and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a light-collecting device.    Light-reflecting panels (1)
NOVELTY - The module has a monomer solar cell located between a bottom glass and a top glass, where the monomer solar cell is placed in a cavity body. A luminous device e.g. LED display screen, is installed in the cavity body of a solar battery subassembly. The luminous device is installed in a clearance of the monomer solar cell. A display color of the luminous device is single color or multiple colors. A regulated power supply for the luminous device is Alternating current (AC) 220Volts (V) and Direct current (DC) 12V or DC 24V.    USE - Decorative solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell subassembly of the module is provided with the luminous device that realizes photoelectric conversion during day, and beautifies and decorates the room at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a decorative solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The construction has two same borders (A) having four section curb girders (1). Four pieces of section vertical columns (2) are provided between the two borders (A). The curb girders include a strip vertical plate and two parallel transverse plates that are located at an inner side surface of the vertical plate. A place between the curb girder and the vertical column is connected by an assembling hole on the transverse plates of a section border through screwing into a bolt groove of the vertical column, where the curb girders and the vertical column are aluminum alloy sections.    USE - Frame construction for a solar energy concentrating photovoltaic cells case.    ADVANTAGE - The construction has simple process and convenient installation of Fresnel lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a frame construction.    Borders (A)    Section curb girders (1)    Section vertical columns (2)
NOVELTY - The lamp-box has a solar battery plate (1) electrically connected with a storage battery (2) through a controller (5). The storage battery is respectively connected with an electric light source and a change-over switch (7) through lead wires. A power supply output jack and an output charging jack are respectively connected with the change-over switch through the lead wires. The electric light source consists of multiple white-light LEDs (3) fixed on a lamp plate (4). A magnetic suction cup (9) is fixed bottom of a box body (10).    USE - Solar multi-functional advertising lamp-box for use on vehicle i.e. car, roof.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp-box saves energy, repairs illumination and prolongs service life of car battery cell. The lamp-box can be automatically controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar multi-functional advertising lamp-box.    Solar battery plate (1)    Storage battery (2)    White-light LED (3)    Lamp plate (4)    Controller (5)    Change-over switch (7)    Magnetic suction cup (9)    Box body (10)
NOVELTY - The set has a turbine that is connected with a light source receiving device, and generates electricity by performing a water steam operation and condenses water steam into water. A water pump is respectively connected with the turbine and a light source receiving device. The condensed water is pumped by passing through the turbine to a water storage tank. A water level sensor is utilized for detecting water level of the storage tank. An electric power storage device is connected with the turbine and stores electric power.    USE - Water circulation generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The water steam drives a turbine to generate electricity, so as to attain the generating effect. The steam is cooled and condensed into water when the water steam passes through the turbine, so as to attain the water circulation effect. The set attains the generating effect by circulating water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a water circulation generating set.
NOVELTY - The link gear has a jointed parallel connecting rod, and multiple parallel poly light absorbers. An end of the parallel connecting rod is connected to a cooling water tank by a soft pipe. The connecting rod is cooled in a cavity of the parallel connecting rod by a circulating cooling medium.    USE - Link gear for large, medium solar energy lighting and photo-spot device.    ADVANTAGE - The link gear has short driving chain, simple and stable structure, and accurate tracking angle. The link gear is provided with jointed parallel connecting rod and multiple parallel poly light absorbers to save the tracking devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a link gear.
NOVELTY - The charger has a solar panel provided on one side of a charger case, where other side of the charger case is provided with a cell box cover plate corresponding to a cell box. Positive and negative output ends of the solar panel are respectively connected with a connecting conductor of positive and negative poles of a crown cell in the cell box through an anti-reversing diode and an over-charging resistant control circuit. Charging voltage of each single crown cell is controlled within 1.65 and 1.70 Volt, when output voltage of the over-charging resistant control circuit is distributed.    USE - Solar energy crown cell charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger uses energy accumulator which can be repeatedly charged and discharged, thus utilizing the ordinary crown cell continuously. The crown cell discarding ratio is greatly reduced, which makes the charger environmental protective. The cost of the charger is greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy mobile phone charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy crown cell charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The technique involves placing a silicon sheet that is printed with front and back electrodes and aluminum plasma in a quick heat processing furnace in an oxygen-enriched environment, where oxygen volume is 22 to 50 percentage. The sheet is heated to 300 to 650 centigrade with the speed of 10 to 30 centigrade/seconds. The sheet is cooled to a room temperature with the speed of 40 to 120 centigrade/seconds.    USE - Technique for sintering a low-bending slice single crystal silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consummation is reduced. The bending degree of the battery sheet is less than 1 millimeter. The battery efficiency is more than 15 percentage, so that the breaking efficiency of the subsequence test and component packaging is effectively reduced, and the production cost of the battery is reduced.
NOVELTY - The device has an indoor receiving device (10) for receiving a signal sent by an outdoor detecting device that includes a sensor (1) for detecting a water temperature, a water level signal and an outlet of a solar heat collector. A diode and a solar panel (8) are connected in parallel with resistor and a constant voltage diode. The solar panel converts solar energy into electricity, and an output is rectified through the diode. The constant voltage diode regulates voltage which is output for charging a nickel-hydride rechargeable battery (4).    USE - Device for measuring and controlling a photoelectric for a solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device ensures the working stability of an emitter, and avoids a need to exchange the battery. The device is convenient to use by setting lightning-protecting voltage dependent resistor at a charging circuit, when the outlet measurement device is attacked by lightening. The device has protecting function, and can radiate heat and resist water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a photoelectric measuring and controlling device.    Sensor (1)    Emitter (2)    Code emitting meter (3)    Nickel-hydride rechargeable battery (4)    Solar panel (8)    Indoor receiving device (10)    Charging circuit (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a floating body (1) placed at a middle part of a vertical rod of a main rack that is fixed at bottom of the sea. An electric generator generates power added according to demand of power generating amount and environment condition. The generator is set above the main rack to make a rotating shaft of the generator downward, and a transmission gear is changed to be a bevel gear group, when a high power electric generator with large volume is used. Cables are set from sea bottom or above a generating device to output the power.    USE - Device for generating a wave energy power.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device is simple in structure with reduced encumbrance, and improves the power in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wave energy power generating device.    Floating body (1)    Generating device mounting bracket (2)    Power conveying chain (4)    Power transmitting low rod (25)    Pulleys (26, 29, 32)    Transverse rod (27)    Power transmitting rope (30)
NOVELTY - The inverter has a photovoltaic array (E) whose anode is connected with an anode of a capacitor (C1) and an end (p1) of a primary winding of a fly-back transformer (2). One side (n3) of a set of secondary winding of the fly-back transformer is connected with an anode of a switch tube (S4) in an output side circuit (3). Other side (n4) of the set of secondary winding of the fly-back transformer is connected with an anode of a switch tube (S5) in the output side circuit. Anode of a power switch tube (S3) and a cathode of the switch tube (S4) are connected at an output end (o1).    USE - Fly-back single-stage inverter for a grid-connected photovoltaic generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter realizes boost inversing output. The inverter reduces size, volume weight and cost greatly, and realizes high frequency electrical isolation. The inverter needs high frequency fly-back transformer without other magnetic parts, and utilizes little power device, thus having simple structure. The control program is simple and easy to realize.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fly-back single-stage inverter.    Capacitor (C1)    Photovoltaic array (E)    Secondary winding sides (n3, n4)    Output end (o1)    Primary winding end (p1)    Switch tubes (S3, S4, S5)    Fly-back transformer (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an air blast heat separating wall (1) provided above a net type transmission belt (10), and an air intake heat separating wall (2) provided below the net type transmission belt. The air blast heat separating wall and the air intake heat separating wall are provided at an interface of two neighboring temperature zones. An upper end of the air blast heat separating wall is connected to a constant temperature heating air box (6) by an air tube (3). Exit of an air heater (5) is connected to the constant temperature heating air box.    USE - Solar cell sintering furnace temperature zone separation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device forms constant-temperature air wall to effectively control temperature difference between the two temperature zones and completely separate the temperature zones without influence on the transmission of silicon chips. The device satisfies the process demands for sintering solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell sintering furnace temperature zone separation device.    Air blast heat separating wall (1)    Air intake heat separating wall (2)    Air tube (3)    Air heater (5)    Constant temperature heating air box (6)    Net type transmission belt (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves pre-treating a multi-crystal silicon wafer, and executing holographic recording on a photo-resist material and on a surface of the pre-treated multi-crystal silicon wafer. Two-dimensional periodic micro-structure is prepared, and acid corrosion liquid is utilized for making a structure in a silicon material. The multi-crystal silicon wafer for preparing a solar battery is polished, washed, dried by a blow. The holographic recording is executed on the photo-resist material on a surface of the pre-treated multi-crystal silicon wafer.    USE - Method for preparing a textured layer of a multi-crystal silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating of a method for preparing a textured layer of a multi-crystal silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - An indolinyl photosensitive dye (1) contains positive metal ion and/or positive non-metal ion.    USE - Indolinyl photosensitive dye is used as radiosensitizer for quasi solid solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The indolinyl photosensitive dye has excellent photovoltaic transfer ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An indolinyl photosensitive dye containing positive metal ion and/or positive non-metal ion, is of formula (1).    R1=1-12C alky, 1-12C alkoxy, amide, 5-20C aromatic ring or 4-20C heterocyclic group containing N, S and/or oxygen;and    R2=H, positive metal ion and/or positive non-metal ion.
NOVELTY - The plate has a glass substrate (1) and a coat (3) coated on the glass substrate. An embossing layer (2) with flower pattern is formed on one side of the glass substrate. The coat on the glass substrate is coated on the surface of the embossing layer. The shape of the flower pattern on the embossing layer is honeycomb shape, where hatch of the honeycomb is in the distortional hexagon. The thickness of the coat is in the range of 130-145 nanometers. The depth of the honeycomb in the embossing layer flower pattern is 0.55-0.6 mm.    USE - Glass plate for encapsulating a solar battery subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the glass plate enables high light transmittance, good photospot effect, realizes slow reflection, and enables strong self-cleaning ability, high power increasing value. The plate has antibacterial and antifungal function, and good heat dispersion performance. The lifetime of the glass plate is increased, by forming the plate more than three times of original filming technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a glass plate.    Glass substrate (1)    Embossing layer (2)    Coat (3)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a device of photospot solar battery with double shafts to trace the sun; it comprises a base, a bracket, a rotation bracket, a solar battery plate, a season shaft, a sun shaft, a magnetic stepping motor, a servo motor, a double retarder, and a retarder. The bracket is firmly connected with the base; the sun shaft is set on the upper end of the bracket; the rotation bracket is set on the sun shaft; the season shaft is set on the rotation bracket; the solar battery plate is firmly connected with the rotation bracket. The magnetic stepping motor is connected with the double retarder and the season shaft and drags the double retarder; the speed-down ratio is i=1:6000; it rotates at the speed of 0.01 turn/min in the range of +-24 degree to assure that the solar battery plate traces the sun in four seasons according to the set program; the servo motor is connected with the retarder; the speed-down ratio is i=10000; the solar battery plate 10 traces the sun at the speed of 0.3 turn/min in the range of +-90 degree to assure the sunlight can shoot on the battery plate directly. The advantages are: it increases the photoelectric transferring efficiency of the solar battery; the structure is simple; it is easy to manufacture; it can be widely used for solar photovoltaic power generation.
NOVELTY - A yacht has a mainmast with a segmented horizontal boom that sits in a segmented aluminium or glass fibre case sail case. The batten-equipped sail is deployed or reefed as required by wind conditions. The boom (1) consists of a head segment (11), a cam segment (12) and several intermediate segments (14), each free to tilt in the horizontal plane with respect to the adjacent segment. Each segment has a sail storage space.    USE - Yacht boom.    ADVANTAGE - The boom facilitates automatic trimming for large and small yachts in all sailing conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a roller reefing boom in a usage position on a ship.    Roller reefing boom (1)    Ship (2)    Planar sail (6)    Head segment (11)    Nock segment (12)    Intermediate segments (14)    Pull ropes (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an oscillation unit (10) with an arm oscillating freely along predetermined direction of the fluid. A pair of blade (20) rotates freely with respect to the oscillation arm and generates the force along perpendicular direction. An incidence angle variable unit changes angle of attack of blade with respect to fluid flow to achieve continuous reciprocating motion of the blade, by generating force of opposite direction. A power conversion unit converts reciprocating motion of blade into rotary motion of an output shaft (30).    USE - Fluid type power apparatus e.g. hydraulic power unit for wind-powered electricity generation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables the apparatus to remove motive power from low-speed fluid effectively, without receiving influence of objects such as grass, plastic bag in the fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (3)    Oscillation unit (10)    Blade (20)    Rotating shaft (21)    Output shaft (30)
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes at least one hull (2) with a wave generator e.g. protrusion (4) that generates a breaking wave, and at least one energy generator that generates electric power from the energy of the breaking wave. The wave generator is tilted at an adjustable angle from the hull toward the seabed, to form a ramp that generates breaking wave even in the absence of waves in given stretch of the sea. The energy generator includes a piston (20) which performs pumping stroke during the passage of the breaking wave and coupled to hydraulic motor that generates the electric power.    USE - Wave-energy to electric-power generation system for generating electric power from wave energy obtained at sea.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable generation of electric power from breaking wave. Automates slowing oscillation or rectilinear motion of energy generator, thus exploiting wave energy to its fullest extent. Allows calibrating number of waves that can be actually exploited in order to trigger pendulation or linear impact, to preventing triggering excessive oscillations that can lead to halting of system due to excessively sudden reversals of oscillating motion. Simplifies obtaining electric energy from wave energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the wave energy to electric-power generation system.    Wave-energy to electric-power generation system (1)    Hull (2)    Wave generator e.g. protrusion (4)    Plates (7)    Piston (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a matting unit (43) that detects the steeping of trainee. A processor calculates the standing-up time of trainee's leg based on the detection result of input unit. A display control unit displays the standing-up time of the leg on display unit (41) in real time.    USE - Gait training apparatus for elderly people.    ADVANTAGE - The gait training according to the trainee's ambulatory ability can be provided effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gait training method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the sequence screen and enlarged view of standing-up time display unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stand-up time display unit (41)    Matting unit (43)    Time display region (45)    Distance display region (47)    Waveform (51)
NOVELTY - The panel has an absorption unit (3) for absorbing the heat dissipated by a photovoltaic panel (2). The absorption unit is connected with a heat exchanger (5) of a boiler unit (4) through one or more joints (9). The absorption unit and the boiler unit are located in a metallic containment structure (7) and thermally insulated. The water in the boiler unit is heated by circulating the diathermic fluid between the absorption unit and the heat exchanger through the joints.    USE - Thermal/electric energy producing panel for use with boiler of thermo solar system for hot water production.    ADVANTAGE - Electric energy and the thermal energy can be obtained from the solar energy, simultaneously, increasing the operation efficiency. The panel allows usage of any type of the photovoltaic panel. The heat dissipated by the photovoltaic panel can be used effectively to produce the hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the thermal/electric energy producing panel.    Photovoltaic panel (2)    Absorption unit (3)    Boiler (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Metallic containment structure (7)    Joints (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a platform for supporting a human therapy patient (14) while standing. An exercise selector has a set of selector switches that is associated with the platform and an exercise instruction program driver. A set of platform lighting sources illuminates portions of the platform in four quadrants around a center. The selector is set to enable the driver to activate the platform lighting sources in sequence in accordance with settings of the selector switches, to illuminate the areas of the platform specified for selected exercises in a sequence of exercises.    USE - Rehabilitation therapy apparatus for assisting a therapist with a patient recovering foot and toe functions.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids the difficulties for the patient to observe and enables the patients to be mindful of the progress towards goals to-be-reached. The apparatus enables the therapist to observe and keep track of progress between one therapy session and another over a period of time. The apparatus enables the therapist to use the same program for a given patient for several days and provides a goal of beating the previous day's performance to the patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a therapy apparatus including a therapy machine and a mirror system.    Therapy machine (11)    Floor (12)    Support railing (13)    Human therapy patient (14)    Therapist (18)    Mirror (19)    Post (21)    Light-path (22)    Panel (23)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a gripping unit connected to an arcuate lower section of a U shaped spring force selection member and another gripping unit affixed to an exercise device body (38) at a location remote from the former gripping unit. A transverse force selection member comes in contact with the selected location when the gripping units are pulled. Two metal prongs are located. Signal is emitted to obtain isometric resistance force. The transverse force selection member moves away from the prongs.    USE - Portable isometric exercise device for exercising arm and chest muscles of an isometric exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides a better electrical contact to the electrodes of the electronic light or sound indicator for securely generating the alarm so that the user is securely informed that his/her muscle outputs a force which reaches a level of the desired isometric resistance spring force chosen for the user`s exercise. The device allows the user to control intensity and total amount of his work out in an efficient manner. The device allows users to choose paired openings on the isometric spring force selector to select a specific level of the isometric resistance spring forces for the user`s exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable isometric exercise device.    Portable isometric exercise device (1)    Exercise device body (38)    Top cover (40)    Isometric spring force selector (52)    Sound indicator (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a foot-contact surface adapted to support a user's foot. An actuator moves the foot-contact surface during an exercise plan. A bumping mechanism is operative to disrupt a balance of a user on the foot-contact surface. The bumping mechanism is operative to move the user in six degrees of freedom, comprising translation in three mutually orthogonal directions and rotation about axes. A controller controls operation of the bumping mechanism. The foot-contact surface rotates about a pair of spaced pulleys, and forms a treadmill.    USE - Proprioceptive exercise apparatus for proprioceptive, neuromuscular control and coordinative exercises and training for e.g. children and athletes.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus develops and improves proprioceptive and kinesthetic ability. The apparatus is used to perform exercises and training to prevent injuries to athletes and non-athletes. The apparatus improves core stability for stabilizing the back and hips area, to prevent, stop or reduce back pain. The apparatus is used in exercising and training persons who have had ankle, knee, hip and back injuries and to prevent recurrences of such injuries. The apparatus is used in exercising and training persons with physical handicaps such as cerebral or neurological diseases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for performing a proprioceptive exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a proprioceptive exercise apparatus.    Footwear (10)    Support member (12)    Upper surface (14)    Boot (18)    Fasteners (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has a set of alarms (110, 111) and a power source carried by an elongate body (21). A lever (41) is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a circuit between the power source and one of the alarms (110). The elongate body comprises a set of ends (121, 122), where one of the end (121) is attached to the lever. Another end (122) is attached to another lever (41') and length extending from the former end to the latter end prevents both levers from assuming their respective closed positions.    USE - Hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus for promoting exercise, strengthening hands and wrists, and providing grip strength competition between competitors.    ADVANTAGE - The devices is comfortable to use and promotes exercise among competitors, and simple in design and inexpensive to construct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus including a connector interconnecting opposed levers mounted for pivotal movement to an elongate body.    Hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus (20)    Elongate body (21)    Lever (41, 41')    Alarms (110, 111)    Ends (121, 122)
NOVELTY - The stair-type foothold portion (40) is operated by electric power and is installed on stair-type exercising device. The stair-type foothold portion can be operated upwardly and downwardly by driving portion (60) and operation portion (140). The driving portion has driving motor that drives foothold portion. The operation portion operates the driving portion having decelerator that adjusts the driving speed of foothold portion. Two safety handles are attached to one side of the body (20) to prevent slipping of the user.    USE - Stair-type foothold exercise apparatus for general physical training exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a user to adjust the speed of the stair and to do stair running and walking according to user's operation of the exercising device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the whole perspective view of the stair-type foothold portion.    Body (20)    Stair-type foothold portion (40)    Driving portion (60)    Operation portion (140)    Driving gear portion (240)
NOVELTY - The method involves inputting information on a user through an input part of a fitness measurement apparatus. A stable-state heart rate is measured before an exercise by a heart rate measurement part. The user is allowed to perform an exercise. The heart rate is again measured after the exercise. The user is allowed to take a break for a fixed time. The heart rate is again measured after the break by a heart rate measurement part. The fitness of the user is determined by comparing the heart rates with pre-stored fitness information data.    USE - Method for measuring fitness for an an exercise subordinate prosecutor.    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies fitness measurement and shortens the time of the fitness measurement by resulting fitness of the living body by comparing measured data and reference data stored.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of physical fitness measurement method. '(Drawing includes non-English text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a double-sided solar energy unit (30) including a front surface and a rear surface for receiving solar light. The unit is inclined in one direction by 40-50 degrees. A reflector (40) is arranged at right side of the unit and inclined by 85-95 degrees from the unit. The reflector is arranged to reflect solar light to the front surface of the unit. Another reflector (50) is spaced apart from left side of the unit and inclined by 40-50 degrees in a direction opposite to the reflector (40), so as to reflect solar light to rear surface of the unit.    USE - Bifacial photovoltaic solar energy apparatus for a solar tracker system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus receives solar light under an optimum condition by improving the structure of the reflector to receive solar energy at both sides, and prevents increase of load of the solar tracking system by minimizing the weight of the reflectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bifacial photovoltaic solar energy apparatus.    Width and vertical frames (10, 20)    Double-sided solar energy unit (30)    Tools mold frame (30a)    Reflectors (40, 50)    Reflector mold frame (42a)
NOVELTY - The turbine has an inflow port and a discharge outlet that are formed in a casing (45). A runner (48) of a runner hub (63) rotates integrally with a main shaft (50). A set of blades (64) is attached to a front side (S1) facing a flow path (61) of the runner hub, where the flow path is formed in an internal peripheral surface of the casing. An obstacle plate (76) provided in a back side (S2) of the runner hub is used as rotation resistance of the runner. The runner rotates with a fluid i.e. water, that flows into the discharge outlet from the inflow port.    USE - Water turbine for water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational speed of the runner can be easily adjusted by changing the size of the obstacle plate attached to the runner hub during the time of load insulation, thus reducing the fluctuation of the turbine discharge for water power generation and reducing pressure fluctuation, and hence preventing upstream or downstream piping of the water turbine from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flow rate fluctuation suppression method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a runner attachment part of a water turbine for water power generation.    Front side of a runner hub (S1)    Back side of runner hub (S2)    Casing (45)    Runner (48)    Main shaft (50)    Flow path (61)    Runner hub (63)    Blades (64)    Obstacle plate (76)
NOVELTY - The active mass meter has an acceleration sensor (1) installed to a human body to detect acceleration; and a moving condition determination unit (2) which determines any of the active movement which the user performed actively, and the passive movement passively performed with an auto kinetic-movement instrument in which a predetermined exercise is performed to a user. An active mass calculation unit (3) computes active mass from the acceleration obtained by the acceleration sensor based on the judged result of the moving condition determination unit.    USE - Active mass meter for computing a person's active mass.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the effectiveness in computing exact active mass, even when the user is performing the passive exercise using the auto kinetic movement instrument. Any of the active movement and the passive movement moving conditions can be determined reliably, and exact active mass can be computed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the active mass meter. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Acceleration sensor (1)    Moving condition determination unit (2)    Active mass calculation unit (3)    Display unit (4)    Memory (5)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (1) uses exercise person information that contains information regarding the exercise habit of inputting of the exercise person. The exercise time calculation unit (102) calculates the exercise time in the exercise device (7) based on applicable standard data in the database (3) . Based on the calculated exercise intensity, the exercise load control unit (104) sends a control signal to the load control apparatus (6) of the exercise device based on exercise time.    USE - Control apparatus for fixed exercise load apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to an ergometer or fitness exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Determines the exercise load that is suitable for the present condition of the user based on varying information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for fixed exercise load apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (1)    Database (3)    Load control apparatus (6)    Exercise device (7)    Movement time calculation unit (102)    Exercise load control unit (104)
NOVELTY - A database (28) comprising a reference success rate and a reference exercise goal is provided, in which the reference success rate is the percentage of a predetermined number of people who were successful in achieving the reference goal. The exercise goal for a user is determined based on a predefined selection criterion, personal data of the user, the reference success rate and the reference exercise goal, and provided to the user.    USE - Method for providing user with exercise goal for applications such as exercise routine, preventive/personal healthcare, consumer motivation, decision support system, and/or weight loss program.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to provide the user with realistic exercise goal based on predefined selection criterion, personal data of the user, the reference success rate and the reference exercise goal, thus improving the motivation and engagement of the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise goal providing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exercise goal providing system.    User device (20)    Input unit (22)    Processor (24)    Database (28)    Output unit (30)
NOVELTY - The dipping energy power plant (1) has a hydraulic turbine (2) staying free in an environment flow and an electrical generator (8) operated by the hydraulic turbine. A part of the generator components of the electrical generator is surrounded by a corrosion protection element (9) sealed against the aquatic environment, where subareas of the corrosion protection element stays in direct thermal contact for aquatic environment for cooling and intermediate chambers are filled with corrosion protection element by a heat conducting medium (15).    USE - Dipping energy power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The subareas of the corrosion protection element stays in direct thermal contact for aquatic environment for cooling and intermediate chambers are filled with corrosion protection element by a heat conducting medium, and hence ensures simple manufacturing of a compact housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of dipping energy power plant.    Dipping energy power plant (1)    Hydraulic turbine (2)    Electrical generator (8)    Corrosion protection element (9)    Heat conducting medium (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a lens or reflecting arc body arranged on two sides or lower side of a n-shaped frame and extended at an angle from a lower section of a vertical part. An underside of a horizontal plane is arranged at the upper end of the frame and provided with solar panels. The lens or reflecting arc body reflects sunshine or lamp light and transmits the rays to the solar panel. The solar panels are arranged on the frame and connected with each other in series or in parallel.    USE - Solar panel power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive, and increases the power generation quantity. The lens reflects sunshine or lamp light and transmits the rays to the solar panel to reach high-power generation, thus reducing usage cost of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar panel power generating device.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a metal layer formed on a conductive gel layer, which is made of alumina gel, where the metal layer is formed by physical vapor deposition/chemical plating/displacement plating method and made of weldable material that is selected from a group composed of copper, silver, gold, copper alloy, silver alloy and gold alloy.    USE - Electrode for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal layer performs conduction after being welded, thus improving the electrode structure, and simplifying the manufacturing process of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery's electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a front-wheel bracket (11) i.e. rotary bracket, utilized for supporting a front wheel of a bicycle (9), and a rear-wheel bracket (10) i.e. rolling type bracket, utilized for supporting a rear wheel of the bicycle. A rotating shaft of a turntable is linked with an angle sensor (3). A rolling axis is linked with a damper (1) through the rolling axis. A speed sensor (2) is utilized for measuring a rotate speed of the rear-wheel of the bicycle. An upper machine (5) is linked with a displaying device (6) and a sounder (7).    USE - Bicycle movement simulation system for sports-lovers, body-building-lovers and recreation-fans.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle movement simulation system.    Damper (1)    Speed sensor (2)    Angle sensor (3)    Upper machine (5)    Displaying device (6)    Sounder (7)    Bicycle (9)    Rear-wheel bracket (10)    Front-wheel bracket (11)
NOVELTY - The machine has a machine body supplied with power by an electric engine, and a transmission system dragging stairway to circularly move in a ring-shaped guide track. The ring-shaped guide track is equipped with a main guide track for bearing, and two semi-circular and one straight-shaped assistant guide tracks for guiding. The main guide track is shaped into 30 degrees of included angles with ground. A pedal of the stairway goes up or down parallel to ground while stairway is moving at main guide track.    USE - Step body building machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine simulates stairway for continuously going up or down, so the users step on stairway pedal, which continuously goes up or down to gain ends for aerobic body building sports by going upstairs and downstairs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a step body building machine.
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchanger (2) that holds a condenser or evaporator of an air-conditioner. A liquid inlet end of the heat exchanger is connected with a liquid outlet end of a water pump (3). A liquid outlet end of the heat exchanger is connected with an intake draft tube of a heat exchanging coil (1) that is fixed in a water well (6). Liquid inlet end of the water pump is connected with a drainage draft tube of the heat exchanging coil. The water pump is powered and connected with a solar photovoltaic power generating system (4).    USE - Heat exchanging device for a water well ground resource air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high heat exchanging efficiency, apparently saves electrical energy and reduces energy consumption. The device reduces the construction cost, and popularizes the utilization of the ground resource air-conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a heat exchanging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat exchanging coil (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Water pump (3)    Solar photovoltaic power generating system (4)    Normal power supply (5)    Water well (6)
NOVELTY - Fullerene is dissolved in an organic solution under ultrasonic condition and fullerene solution is prepared. The fullerene solution is dropped into a multi-hole molding board surface using a test tube. The organic solution is volatilized and removed, to obtain fullerene one-dimension nanostructure array on the molding board surface. The molding board surface is adhered to a glass base board using epoxy resin and dipped into strong base solution. Then, the molding board is removed, to obtain fullerene one-dimensional nanostructure array.    USE - Manufacture of fullerene one-dimensional nanostructure array used for photoelectric conversion used in field effect transistors, solar energy batteries, light guide devices, optics, electricity and biology.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply provides fullerene one-dimensional nanostructure array by consuming less amount of energy. The fullerene one-dimensional nanostructure array has excellent machine stability, favorable photoelectric property and orientation transmission of electron.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fullerene is dissolved in an organic solution under ultrasonic condition and fullerene solution having concentration of 0.01-10 mg/ml is prepared. The fullerene solution is dropped into a multi-hole molding board surface using a test tube. The multi-hole molding board surface has even hole-diameter and order sequence. The organic solution is volatilized and removed, to obtain fullerene one-dimension nanostructure array on the molding board surface. The molding board surface is adhered to a glass base board using epoxy resin and dipped into strong base solution having concentration of 1-10%. Then, the molding board is removed, to obtain fullerene one-dimensional nanostructure array.
NOVELTY - A blade assembly has a front rotor (2) with front blades and a rear rotor (4) with rear blades. The angular displacement (8) between each front blade and each rear blade is adjustable in range of e.g. minus 15 degrees and plus 15 degrees, while both rotors rotate in the same direction when the wind turbine (1) is in operation. The axial displacement between both blades is also adjustable.    USE - Blade assembly for wind turbine (Claimed) e.g. multi-stage wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Varying angular and or axial displacements between blades of front and rear rotors permit control of torque characteristics of turbine at varying speeds. Relative positions of blades may be changed or controlled to produce higher turbine revolutions per minute (rpm) in low speed winds and lower turbine rpm in high speed winds, easing task of producing constant frequency alternating current power in variable wind speed conditions. More torque can be produced using smaller blades, permitting construction of smaller turbines with lower blade tip speeds, mass, cost, and acoustic noise. Relative positions of blades can be preset to suit average wind conditions at given location, eliminating need for designing new set of blades for localized wind conditions while making low average wind speed locations for turbine set-up more economically feasible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a multi-stage wind turbine.    Wind turbine (1)    Front rotor (2)    Rear rotor (4)    Clockwise direction (6)    Angular displacement (8)
NOVELTY - The processor-implemented providing method involves providing commodity offering, including association based on commodity offering pricing values between strike price and premium, after commodity offering terms are set, providing payment for portion of commodity purchase for exercised commodity offering, such that strike price of commodity offering is less than geographically averaged commodity price, recording selection and exercise (345) of commodity offerings in customer behavior database, and modifying commodity offering pricing model based on customer behavior database.    USE - Processor-implemented method for providing commodity offerings, such as vehicle fuel offerings.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates pricing, sales, and delivery of commodity to customer. Teaches a Fuel Offer Generator that facilitates the purchase and management of fuel offerings, and allows customers interested in securing fuel to obtain an offer for fuel at lock-in prices for various tenors. Fuel customers can buy these fuel offers such that they might later exercise the fuel offers so their fuel costs are locked-in at desired levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a processor-implemented system for providing commodity offering;    (2) a processor-implemented method for generating fuel offerings for selection by customers in retail market;    (3) a processor-readable medium for providing commodity offerings;    (4) a method for generating fuel offerings;    (5) a processor-readable medium for generating fuel offerings;    (6) an apparatus for providing commodity offerings; and    (7) an apparatus for generating fuel offerings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of an aspect of financial structure model operation in Fuel Offering Generator operation.    Fuel market information (303)    Historical analysis (305)    Price matrix (320)    Sensitivities to parameters (325)    Exercise (345)
NOVELTY - A sail control system allows manual or automatic control of the sailboat's sail (1) independently about the vertical, relative wind and lateral axes. A ballast (4) is mounted to a rigid sail so that the ballast balances the heeling moment produced on the rigid sail by the wind when the rigid sail is tilted in the direction opposite the lateral force produced on the rigid sail by the relative wind. The control system balances the rolling moment produced on the rigid sail by the relative wind and the ballast so that the sailboat remains upright.    USE - High speed catamaran sailboat.    ADVANTAGE - The three degree-of-freedom pivot assembly, sail-mounted ballast and sail control system increase sailing efficiency and reduce hydrodynamic and aerodynamic drag on the sailboat. The rigid sail with sail-mounted ballast balances the rolling and pitching moments produced on the sail by the wind. The rigid sail increases sailing efficiency by eliminating the need for supporting wires and structures and by taking advantage of the superior aerodynamic characteristics of rigid sails over flexible sails. The sail control system controls the sail's orientation by rotating the components of the three degree-of-freedom pivot assembly to maximize the sail's aerodynamic efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the sailboat.    Rigid sail (1)    Three degree-of-freedom pivot assembly (2)    Catamaran hull (3)    Ballast (4)
NOVELTY - A silicon nitride (SiNx) layer (13) is deposited into a glass substrate (12) for use as both a diffusion barrier and as anti-reflection coating (ARC). An n+ Si layer or n+/intrinsic Si layers (11) are deposited as a front electrode and as a wetting layer for subsequent coating with a crystalline Si layer (14) by liquid phase deposition (LPD). A laser scribing (15) is performed to separate the n+ Si layer into stripes. Stripes of crystalline Si are then deposited with a small offset. An Aluminum (Al) layer (18) is deposited for use as both an electrode and as a back-reflector.    USE - Method for fabricating an array of interconnected photovoltaic cells on a single glass substrate for use as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - A p-i-n photovoltaic cell is formed for each stripe of the device in which the photovoltaic cells are series connected. The process achieves low-resistance front and back electrodes and inter-cell connections. Large area amorphous Si thin film devices have been manufactured using the low-cost manufacturing method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Al and p+ Si layers are divided into stripes to form spaced, isolated solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a photovoltaic device structure having series connected cells.    n+ Si layer or n+/intrinsic Si layers (11)    Glass substrate (12)    Silicon nitride layer (13)    Crystalline Si layer (14)    Laser scribing (15)    Al layer (18)
NOVELTY - The window construction (24) has a thin film photovoltaic system (26) with a glass pane (27) supported by a mullion (34). A nickel-metal hydride battery (25) is positioned on the mullion and connected to photovoltaic system for recharging from electricity generated by solar power through a recharge station (38) and inverter (40).    USE - Window construction of building (claimed) such as house.    ADVANTAGE - Risk of overheating and fire during battery recharging is reduced. Uninterruptible supply of energy is provided to each rooms of building both in alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) systems even in case of power outage. The energy system installed in window of each room enables addition of energy storage capability to power grid of building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of window construction.    Window construction (24)    Nickel-metal hydride battery (25)    Photovoltaic system (26)    Glass pane (27)    Mullion (34)    Recharge station (38)    Inverter (40)
NOVELTY - The portable exercise prescription device has a sphygnometer (7), which measures the heart rate of a user during exercise. An exercise program storage module (13) stores an exercise program with a target heart rate to be maintained by the user. An exercise tracking module (15) compares the measured heart rate with the target heart rate. A control unit (1) allows a display device (4) to display the comparison value. The control unit generates an alarm for a comparison value higher than the set value, and controls the transmitting and receiving of the data.    USE - Portable exercise prescription device.    ADVANTAGE - The portable exercise prescription device has a control unit, which generates an alarm for a comparison value of heart rate of a user higher than the set value, and controls the transmitting and receiving of the data, and hence enables improving exercise ability of the user by informing excess or deficiency of exercise, and renewing an exercise program according to the exercise ability of the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sphygnometer for measuring the heart rate of a user during exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a portable exercise prescription device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control unit (1)    Display device (4)    Sphygnometer (7)    Exercise program storage module (13)    Exercise tracking module (15)
NOVELTY - The turbine (10) includes a main generator (14) that is coupled to a rotor assembly to generate electricity. A pump (32) is used for pumping the liquid from a liquid tank (18) into the hollow blades (13) of the rotor assembly, and allowing the liquid to drain dependent on the rate of fluid flow across the rotor assembly.    USE - Fluid driven vertical axis turbine for generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes operating efficiency by capturing energy at time of high fluid flow rates for use at times of low fluid flow rates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the stylized view of a wind turbine.    Turbine (10)    Hollow blades (13)    Main generator (14)    Liquid tank (18)    Pump (32)
NOVELTY - The mains grid compatible alternating current generator for converting chemical energy of renewable or fossil fuels, comprises photovoltaic array for micro-generation of electricity from light emitted by gas or liquid fuel of fossil or renewable origin, and burner assembly. Segments (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of the photovoltaic array are sequentially illuminated using moving focused beam of light to generate alternating current. A catalyzer is added to increase level of incandescence from burning of fuel air mixture.    USE - The generator is useful for converting chemical energy of renewable or fossil fuels to mains grid compatible alternating current (claimed), and useful in domestic settings and customers homes, shops and offices.    ADVANTAGE - The mains grid compatible alternating current generator is reliable, inexpensive, safe and robust, and effectively provides a constant power supply with excess power fed to the grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a projection showing the three main elements of the alternating current generator.    Photovoltaic array segments. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
NOVELTY - The panel box has a base part (1) for attachment on the photo-voltaic module and for electrical connection of a connecting cable (3) of the photo-voltaic module. Another part is developed as a functional part (2), which has a functioning device that carries an electrical or electronic function.    USE - Panel box for the electrical connection of a photo-voltaic model for a solar plant.    ADVANTAGE - The panel box has a base part and another part that is developed as a functional part, which has a functioning device that carries an electrical or electronic function, and hence ensures simple installation of panel box, and exchange the defective components in a simple way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a panel box with a base part and a functional part.    Base part (1)    Functional part (2)    Connecting cable (3)    Cable entry point opening (4)    Cable connection (5)
NOVELTY - The electric power generated by a photovoltaic (PV) array is transmitted to an electrolyzer. The heat is transferred from the PV array to the electrolyzer by circulating fluid.    USE - Thermal optimization method of solar photovoltaic powered electrolyzer system for generating hydrogen used in fuel cell, internal combustion engine and home-based hydrogen fueling system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation efficiency of the electrolyzer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph of current-voltage and current-power curves for solar module measured outdoors on sunny day.
NOVELTY - The solar module has an embedding material surrounding a cell arrangement between a rear side structure and a front screen. The rear side structure is formed as a separate module in the form of a bending-resistant, thin metallic, ceramic or organic sheet. The front screen is connected with a surface of the module carrier by a sealing compound. The front screen is made of glass, glass ceramic, or transparent plastic i.e. polymethyl-methacrylate based plastic.    USE - Solar module for a building roof to produce electric current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module has high mechanical stability, in particular high flexural rigidity and bending strength, and is durable against external influences. The solar module has long life span and ensures high efficiency at high solar radiation temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an image representation for manufacturing a solar module.    Electrical connecting structures (2, 5)    Solar cell (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a force transfer element, especially a pull cord (10), for reversible attachment to different handles. A lock (14) similar to a motor vehicle safety belt lock is attached to the force transfer element and tongue for insertion into the lock and provided with a hole is attached to the respective handle    USE - For training in physiotherapeutic practices, fitness and bodybuilding studios.    ADVANTAGE - Enables he handle to be changed significantly faster, simpler and more reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a handle for a training device    (B) a tongue that fits a safety belt lock    (C) and a lock similar to a motor vehicle safety belt lock    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a pull cord and lock    pull cord (10)    lock (14)    actuating knob (18)    clamping part (20)    clamp screw (22)
NOVELTY - The focusing device has a part of a bent shaped concave surface (1), which consists of a base layer of the concave surface and a reflection surface of the concave surface. The reflection surface of the concave surface is placed on the base layer of the concave surface, and the reflection surface of the concave surface is made of silver, aluminum or chromium. The sunshine (3) is reflected to the rows with a reflection layer of the concave surface (12) and a reflection surface of a convex surface (22). The sunshine passes through the hole and is focused in the solar battery.    USE - Focusing device for solar power batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The sunshine is reflected to the rows with a reflection layer of a concave surface and a reflection surface of a convex surface. The sunshine passes through the hole and is focused in the solar battery, and hence ensures a focusing device, which concentrates more energy from the sunbeams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a focusing device.    Bent shaped concave surface (1)    Sunshine (3)    Solar power batteries (4)    Base layer of concave surface (11)    Reflection layer of concave surface (12)    Reflection surface of a convex surface (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a cool water circulation pipeline located at a solar silicon cell array (1), where the device is provided with an inverter i.e. controller of an integrated circuit and a composite performance ratio (PR) multifunctional inverter of converting topological circuit. A sun-shading plate (3) of the solar silicon cell is installed on the sun-shading plate that faces to a sunny side of a window. The solar silicon cell array and the solar cell sun-shading plate utilize a colorful silicon solar cell component.    USE - Solar power supply supplementary device.    ADVANTAGE - The device decreases the cost, and provides hot water for users. The device has power supplementary function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power supply supplementary device.    Solar silicon array (1)    Sun shading plate (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a solar cell assembly with a heat-conducting layer, and conducting heat energy by the heat-conducting layer, where the heat energy is converted on a photovoltaic generator in the cell assembly by sun. The heat energy is conducted to a heat removal tube (9) that is provided outside by an isolation heat-conducting element i.e. silica gel layer, of the heat conducting layer, and is collected to be utilized at last, where the heat-conducting layer is stuck on the photoelectric generator in the solar cell assembly to absorb heat directly.    USE - Heat removal method for a solar cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method conducts the heat energy by the heat-conducting layer to realize collection and application of the heat energy in the solar cell assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell assembly with a frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell assembly.    Frame (1)    Heat removal tube (9)    Assembly structure (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a physical ability of an individual, and establishing control parameters of a game, such that operation of the game at a beginning level is within the individual's measured physical ability. A degree of physical ability shown by the individual over time of game play is monitored. The control parameters are monitored at a level above the beginning level to require a greater physical ability of the individual than required at the beginning level, and data relative to the individual's play of the game is collected.    USE - Method for developing a physical ability of an individual, using a physical therapy that is utilized for treating nerve damage or nerve impairment of the individual.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively allows a therapist to review the record and modify system settings, to motivate a patient to re-establish control of the individual muscles, to exercise full range of motion that the patient possess and to stimulate the healing and recovery of the patients, and easily measures the amount of effort the patient put into the exercises, without using expensive exercise and tracking equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a game controller and computer system.    Joystick (200)    Handle (202)    Electric motor (214)    Belt (216)    Computer system (222)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a person's (130) feet on respective foot-supporting areas of an upper surface of a balance board (104). The person's center of gravity is moved in lateral direction and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the balance board to produce tilting action of the board about a wheel assembly (120). An independent source of energy drivingly rotates the wheel assembly so as to shift a fulcrum location along a ground in generally same direction that the person's center of gravity moved, to oppose the tilting action.    USE - Method for achieving dynamic balance exercise for a human body.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the user to experience a teeter- totter movement when tilts to left and right, forward and back movement and a twisting action, thus providing a complete balancing exercise experience for the person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motorized balance board exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a motorized apparatus illustrating the operation for rolling movements.    Balance board (104)    Wheel assembly (120)    Person (130)    Left leg (140)    Right leg (142)
NOVELTY - The method involves accessing a central site via a network, and visiting a physical location associated with a fitness-related activity. Information is provided to identify the location to the central site, and live advice is received from a personal advisor via the network from the central site pertaining to the fitness-related activity, consumption of food or beverage served at the location, where the live advice is a live message from the personal advisor.    USE - Method for obtaining advice pertaining to a fitness- related activity e.g. consumption of food and beverage and performance of an exercise (all claimed), performed by a user via a network such as Internet using a personal digital assistant, cellular telephone or other portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains the advice that facilitates maintenance of a diet or nutrition plan. The method obtains the advice pertaining to exercising, and to the proper use of exercise equipment, and for motivating the use of such equipment effectively. The method enables the central site to retain a record of the user's performance on the specified exercise devices, thus enabling the user to monitor his progress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for obtaining advice pertaining to a fitness- related activity.
NOVELTY - A sensor interface detects an increase in a time to reach a selected speed of the exercise machine belt (106). A counter changes a count based on the increase and user's speed. An output interface outputs a visual or audio notification associated with the condition of the belt based on the count.    USE - System to determine a condition of a belt on a treadmill. Can also be used for any type of exercise machine that supports much of a user's weight or any type of related machine such as a weight machine, an elliptical trainer machine, a stepper machine, and a stationary bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system determines the condition of a belt on a treadmill effectively. The belt condition indicator system provides real-time feedback regarding the performance of the exercise machine, which eliminates or reduces the down time of the exercise machine that is incurred if the belt unexpectedly fails.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) method of determining a condition of an exercise machine belt;    (2) computer readable medium    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a treadmill.    Exercise machine belt (106)    Pivot end of base (108)    Incline end of base (110)    Control unit (112)    Strap (116)
NOVELTY - The machine (100) has a flexible coupling (115) for coupling an automatically controlled strength training resistance (110) to a user engaging contact surface (105) through a pulley or cam (120), where the user engaging contact surface includes a handle, a bar, a strap, a foot pedal, a pad and a grip. The automatically controlled strength training resistance is provided by a weight stack or an elastic cord. A control unit controls the strength training resistance by changing amount of weight to be lifted and a number of elastic cords to be deformed.    USE - Strength training exercise machine i.e. chest press machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine ensures the user to spend adequate amount of time with particular amount of strength training resistance to realize the greatest benefit from the workout. The machine provides a notification to the user to cease or reduce activity when the user is over-exerted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for controlling a workout on a strength machine    (2) a method for controlling a workout on a strength machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a strength training machine.    Strength training exercise machine (100)    User engaging contact surface (105)    Automatically controlled strength training resistance (110)    Flexible coupling (115)    Cam (120)
NOVELTY - Solar energy charging device has a solar energy battery (11) and a chargeable battery (16) that constitute an electric circuit if the switch element (18) is in an open state. The solar energy battery provides electricity for the computer and charges the chargeable battery in a brighter environment. The chargeable battery then provides electricity for the computer if a voltage of electric energy output of the solar energy battery is lower than a voltage of the chargeable battery in a dimmer environment.    USE - Solar energy charging device for a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy charging device allows a computer to keep its cheap price and broad popularity by combining a simple chargeable circuit and a chargeable battery to allow the computer to use solar energy to charge the chargeable battery. It provides part of power insufficiently provided by the solar energy battery through the chargeable battery and does not need to use a general battery so that there is no general battery to be replaced. It reduces use amount of general batteries to conform to the environmental protection requirements, saves the purchase cost of general batteries and reduces the trouble for replacing a general battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram for a circuit structure of a solar energy charging device for a computer.    Solar energy battery (11)    Photodiode (12)    Diode (13)    Chargeable battery (16)    Switch element (18)
NOVELTY - A mist of droplets (204) of liquid precursor including quantum dots (QDs) dispersed in liquid carrier, is generated. The mist of droplets is directed towards a substrate (200) to form a liquid precursor film on the substrate. The liquid carrier is removed from the liquid precursor film to form a QD layer on the substrate.    USE - Fabrication process of quantum dot layer used in multicolor light emitting display, solar cell, sensor array and electromagnetic emitter (all claimed). Can also be used in lighting system, waveguide, optical switching device, Bragg reflector, lens, diffractive element, reflective film, antireflective film, laser, synthetic opal, gemstone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mist deposition allows improved control over the thickness, surface morphology, composition and resolution of QD layers and also allows efficient area selective deposition of patterned QD layers. The precursor solution with suspended QDs is used efficiently by performing mist deposition. The curing temperature can be lowered throughout the entire deposition sequence. The QD device is fabricated at reduced cost and the throughput is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for multi-color light emitting display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the deposition of QDs during fabrication of QD layer.    Substrate (200)    Mechanical mask (202)    Aperture (203)    Droplet (204)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has an electrical alternator (140) mounted within a tubular housing (110). The electric alternator has a fan rotor assembly having the fan blades that rotate with the passage of fluid through the housing. A fixed helical vane is formed on the inner surfaces of the tubular housing for causing the fluid flowing through the housing to be spiraled for optimum effect on the fan blades.    USE - Fluid driven electric power generation system for generating electric power for load in front of moving vehicle e.g. automobile and marine vessel, in stream, river, under ocean surface along coastline, mounted on pole of residential building (all claimed) for supplying power to remote telecommunication equipment and power grid, etc. Can also be used in piping of municipal and private water distribution system for generating electricity for recharging remote power supply battery, for transferring power into electrical power grid, and for providing power to electrical component in field e.g. streetlight, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of the slots is suppressed. The stall torque is increased. The manufacturing cost of the fluid driven electric power generation system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fluid driven electric power generation system.    Tubular housing (110)    Fan (130)    Alternator (140)    Cone (150)    Fluid driven electric power generation system (200)
NOVELTY - A waterwheel (10) in a housing (17) has several paddles used for turning the waterwheel, when fluid e.g. salt water, glycols, hydraulic fluid vegetable oil is discharged. A drive shaft (2) is connected to a waterwheel and geared wheel (3) attached with electrical generator (4). The geared wheel is also attached with an electric starter motor (7) turns the generator to provide power to recharge a direct current (DC) battery source and to provide power to a water pressure pump.    USE - Power generating apparatus using pressurized water powered engine.    ADVANTAGE - The frequent recharging periods is reduced by regeneration of power and the apparatus is easily transportable, mobile and easy to hook up to a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of pressurized water power engine of the power generating apparatus.    Drive shaft (2)    Geared wheel (3)    Electrical generator (4)    Electric starter motor (7)    Water reservoir (9)    Waterwheel (10)    Water transfer piping (14)    Release nozzle (15)    Housing (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating a laser beam towards an ablation area and sliding the areas to be ablated through the ablation region such that the ablation region is set at lower edge of the substrate (9) during ablation process.    USE - Method for ablating thin-films on substrate used in solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The ablated material is completely removed and re-deposition on the surface of workpiece is eliminated at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film ablating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thin-film ablating system.    Laser ablation system (1)    Laser oscillator (3)    Optical unit (5)    Table (7)    Substrate (9)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a membrane surface constructed of a thin flexible material, and a quantity of fluid having a predefined index of refraction, where the quantity of fluid is positioned on a top surface of the membrane surface for deforming the membrane surface into a surface having a predefined cross-section. A support structure (105) supports the membrane surface and the quantity of fluid, where the support structure allows the membrane surface to deform under the influence of the quantity of fluid and gravity.    USE - System for concentrating sunlight on a heat pipe to generate electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently concentrates the sunlight for electrical energy generation onto the heat pipe, and easily determines the fluid i.e. gas, and the deformation of the membrane by the pressure of the gas contained in a cavity formed by the membrane on the bottom and a transparent layer forming the top surface of the cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for concentrating sunlight for electrical energy generation.    Sunlight concentrating system (100)    Support pillars (101)    Transparent sheet (103)    Support structure (105)    Stationary mirror (106)    Tracking mirror (107)    Motorized equatorial mount (109)    Solar cells (110)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric converter (4) generates carriers by photoelectric conversion. Several finger electrodes (51a,51b) having sintering conductive material are electrically coupled to the photoelectric converter for collecting the generated carriers. The bus-bar electrodes (52a,52b) having thermosetting conductive material is electrically coupled to the several finger electrodes for collecting the carriers from the finger electrode.    USE - Solar cell for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the bus-bar electrode formed by use of the thermosetting conductive material has more deformable property, the stress generated on an interface between the bus-bar electrode and the photoelectric converter is reduced. So, the occurrence of cracks or fractures in the bus-bar electrode or in the photoelectric converter is reduced. The deterioration in the output of the solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Photoelectric converter (4)    Finger electrodes (51a,51b)    Bus-bar electrodes (52a,52b)
NOVELTY - The device has a biometric information sensor (110), which senses biometric information of a user. An environment information sensor (120) and an exercise pace controller (130) calculate an appropriate exercise pace for the use according to the biometric information and the external environment information. The display unit (140) displays information of calculated exercise pace to the user.    USE - Exercise pace controlling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device calculates an appropriate exercise pace for the user according to the biometric information and the external environment information, and the display unit displays information of calculated exercise pace to the user, and hence maximizes the exercise efficiency of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of exercise pace controlling device.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Biometric information sensor (110)    Environment information sensor (120)    Exercise pace controller (130)    Display unit (140)    Database part (150)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a pair of rail rods (121) arranged on a base (110) in parallel to each other, and screw shaft (122) selectively rotated in a right/left direction by a motor (125). A pair of guides (123) is inserted into the rods, and fed according to a rotation direction of the screw shaft. A link member (150) is configured with four-joint links. A U-shaped connection frame (170) is connected to an end of the fourth link, and a fixing frame (176) extended from the base is fixed to the middle of the connection frame, where the connection frame is inserted in a fixing member (175).    USE - Angle controlling device for a knee joint rehabilitation exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases the exercise angle range of the thigh and the lower leg according to the demand of the patient, who wants to perform the leg-bending exercise in the greater angle range, and improves the walking ability of the old persons, disable persons, and patients suffering from a knee joint fracture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an angle controlling device.    Angle controlling device (100)    Base (110)    Rail rod (121)    Screw shaft (122)    Guide (123)    Motor (125)    Link member (150)    Connection frame (170)    Fixing member (175)    Fixing frame (176)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array has a first solar cell module (1a) having a first frame (3a) on outer periphery, and a second solar cell array (1b) having a second frame (3b) on outer periphery which is connected to the first frame.    USE - Solar cell array for mounting on roof of e.g. residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses shifting of solar cell modules even if frames receive stress from different directions, such a eaves-ridge direction of the roof and a direction parallel to the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged sectional view of a profile of a portion of the solar cell array.    First solar cell module (1a)    Second solar cell array (1b)    First frame (3a)    Second frame (3b)    Metal fittings (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The navigation system has an insole for measurement (10) which has a pressure sensor which measures the pressure distribution of a foot tip; a walk apparatus (20) worn by the user; and a processing device (30) to evaluate a fitting state based on the pressure distribution during walk. The processing device specifies the shoes or the insole recommended to the user based on the evaluation result. A display device (40) displays the specification result.    USE - System for navigating specification of shoes or insole by measuring the pressure distribution of the foot tip during a walk, and fits a user's foot, used in e.g. a store.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the foot tip of the user in the shoes during a walk can be evaluated by wearing shoes from which the user itself can specify exactly the shoes or the insole which fits its foot also at the time of a walk. The fitting of shoes is quantified, providing assistance to the salesperson of the store which sells shoes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of the fitting navigation system. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Insole for measurement (10)    Communication (18)    Walk apparatus (20)    Processing device (30)    Display device (40)
NOVELTY - The walking navigation system has sole pressure sensor (10) installed into user's shoes. A communication apparatus (18) transmits signal from sole pressure sensor to processing device. A walk apparatus (20) is controlled and operated based on predetermined walk program set by user. A processing device (30) receives signal from sole pressure sensor, and diagnoses user's walk condition. The display device (40) shows diagnostic result and scenery video synchronizing with walk of user. The inclination of walk surface is set by inclination setting mechanism in accordance with scenery video.    USE - Walking navigation system for person with walking defects.    ADVANTAGE - Diagnoses the quality of how the user walks for a long time using the shoes provided for walking navigation system and corrects the bad way of walking of the user by providing inclination setting mechanism which sets inclination of walk surface in accordance with scenery video synchronizing with walk of person displayed on display device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the walking navigation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sole pressure sensor (10)    Communication apparatus (18)    Walk apparatus (20)    Processing device (30)    Display device (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a selection unit (120) which selects a pulse-wave detectable element (13) which detects a pulse wave, and a pulse-wave non-sensing element which does not detect a pulse wave based on presence or absence of a pulse wave from the output signal of pressure-sensitive element (11a-11n). A determination unit (140) determines the pressure-sensitive state of a measured region based on the pulse-wave non-detection signal acquired from the selected pulsewave non-sensing element. Based on the pressure-sensitive state, a control unit (150) controls operation of pulse-wave measurement.    USE - Pulse-wave measuring device used for a wrist during an exercise, for heart rate measurement or blood-pressure measurement.    ADVANTAGE - Specific button operation is not required but various operation is enabled only by motion of a wrist. A heartbeat rate detection and operation input are enabled by one sensor, without preparing separately the sensor for various input and the sensor which detects a heartbeat rate, therefore, the apparatus structure can be reduced in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the schematic structure of the pulse-wave measuring device. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Pressure-sensitive elements (11a-11n)    Pulse-wave detectable element (13)    Pulse-wave detecting unit (110)    Pressure-sensitive element selection unit (120)    Pressure-sensitive state determination unit (140)    Control unit (150)
NOVELTY - The electricity generation system (100) has a gyro-type wave activated generator (1) to exhibit maximum electric power generation efficiency, when a floating structure (2) is rotated in transverse direction. An anchor (5) is suspended in center portion with respect to each short side of the floating structure, when directly locating the anchor at the bottom of the generator.    USE - Wave-powered electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency can be improved. Reliable maintenance of electric power generation can be enabled and safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wave-powered electricity generation system.    Gyro-type wave activated generator (1)    Floating structure (2)    Flanges (3,4)    Anchor (5)    Wave-powered electricity generation system (100)
NOVELTY - The high load sports equipment has supply unit which supplies particulate material e.g. sand or granule and fluid substance (A) continuously on electrically driven endless belt (4). A recovery board retrieves the particulate material or fluid substances in movement edge part of electrically driven endless belt. A screw type or belt type bucket lift (3) moves the retrieved particulate material or fluid substance to the supply unit. A hopper (2) regulates the stop of supply unit, recovery board unit and screw type or belt type bucket lift which are put in block.    USE - High load sports equipment e.g. tread mill for use in health industry and medical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Enables civilian to exercise in chamber at any weather condition with high exercise efficiency, thus eliminating the need of going to seashore just to exercise, and reducing the time and expenses for exercising. Performs exercise effect of five fingers of foot from a medical standpoint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side view of high load sports equipment.    Hopper (2)    Screw type or belt type bucket lift (3)    Electrically driven endless belt (4)    Leveling board (7)    Sand or granule and fluid substance (A)
NOVELTY - A fluorogenic compound is synthesized using arginine and coumarin dye.    USE - Fluorogenic compound used as photonic material for exploiting solar energy spread in ultraviolet-visualization.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorogenic compound has favorable optical absorption property, excitation luminescent property and spectral characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluorogenic compound which involves applying microwave to arginine and coumarin dye which are dissolved in water or organic solvent under high-temperature and high-pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of microwave application apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Microwave oven main component (1)    Portion which installs quality of to-be-irradiated substance (2)    Magnetron (3)    High-pressure glass tube (4)    Beaker (5)
NOVELTY - The battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle has an impeller (51) which is rotated by waste gas from waste gas branch pipe (56) which branched from the middle of exhaust gas pipe (55) connected by internal combustion engine. A rotating shaft (17a) of the rotary body (17) has a portion which protrudes out of the pumping tube (15) where the impeller is fixed. A waste water from drain pipe is made to contact with the cooling water pipe of cooling water after heat-exchanging with the radiator of the internal combustion engine in which cooling water heat-exchanged ins cooled.    USE - Battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate a mechanical energy by rotation of water turbine which is convertible to an electrical energy by dynamo and the converted electrical energy is stored in the battery which is used as operation electric power for motor vehicle. Enables to circulate water to produce electric power without using a perpetual motion machine and using waste gas, between a tank and a dynamo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the whole structure of the passenger-car type battery-operated type electric power motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pumping tube (15)    Rotary body (17)    Rotating shaft (17a)    Impeller (51)    Exhaust gas pipe (55)    Waste gas branch pipe (56)
NOVELTY - The power unit (1) has a generator (6) arranged in a row and eight rectangular flat blades (25) arranged in a long side direction parallel to an axis. Rectangular shaped partition plates (31) are protrudingly provided in parallel at equal intervals, and a rectangular shaped side plate (29) is bent at a right angle in the both ends of the blades. The blade has depth corresponding to a normalized agricultural water channel depth of water to sink. The side plate and the partition plates are protrudingly provided at a surface of an upstream side of the blades.    USE - Hydraulic power unit for installation in an agricultural water channel of a turbine e.g. horizontal-axis type water turbine, impulse water turbine and reactance water turbine, which is used for water power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The eight rectangular flat blades allow the water turbine to be rotated smoothly with better balance. The side plate and the partition plate are protrudingly provided at the surface of the upstream side of the blades, thus maintaining the water in an efficient manner and enlarging an electric power generation output. The power unit has a simple installation type flowing water process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydraulic power unit.    Hydraulic power unit (1)    Generator (6)    Rotating shaft (21)    Rectangular flat blades (25)    Base plate (27)    Rectangular shaped side plate (29)    Rectangular shaped partition plates (31)    Horizontal beam (41)
NOVELTY - The solar energy apparatus has a solar energy conversion module (12) including a condensing lens that is positioned corresponding to a solar chip.    USE - Remote control incorporated solar energy apparatus for domestic electrical appliance like TV, multimedia audiovisual equipment, air conditioning machine, and garage shutter, door of motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar energy apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy apparatus with remote control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar energy apparatus (1)    Remote control device (11)    Solar energy conversion module (12)    Electric energy storage unit (13)    Remote control module (111)
NOVELTY - The panel box has a base part (1) for attachment on a photo-voltaic module and for electrical connection of a connecting cable (3) of the photo-voltaic module. The base part has a base with a castable recess on its side having a photo-voltaic module applied on the opposite side.    USE - Panel box for the electrical connection of a photo-voltaic model for a solar plant.    ADVANTAGE - The panel box has a base part with a base and a castable recess on its side, having a photo-voltaic module that applied on the opposite side, and hence ensures safe attachment of the connecting cable of the photo-voltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a panel box with a base part and a functional part.    Base part (1)    Functional part (2)    Connecting cable (3)    Cable entry point opening (4)    Cable connection (5)
NOVELTY - The device has hard foam plate material made of polystyrene or styrofoam, and is wedge shaped cut or casted. The wedge-shaped construction unit is cemented or welded with roof and the solar element.    USE - Device for assembly of solar elements on flat roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The device has hard foam plate material made of polystyrene or styrofoam, and thus ensure a light weight corrosion resistant construction with no perforation on the roofing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic view of the devices.
NOVELTY - The navigator has a photovoltaic cell assembly and a power supply plug connected with a satellite navigator. The satellite navigator is mechanically connected with a universal adjustment device. The satellite navigator, self-tight hinge and a cover board are mechanically connected with a tapping screw. The cover board is connected mechanically with a photovoltaic cell assembly.    USE - Photovoltaic power satellite navigator for a vehicle i.e. cab.    ADVANTAGE - The navigator has an instrument panel mounted in front of the operator, and the liquid crystal image can be seen clearly. The navigator has photovoltaic power that generates power to save precious one-off energy source, and increases the service life of storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic power satellite navigator.
NOVELTY - The dynamo has a water-wheel disc (16) provided with impellers (3). Upper ends of a stream-guide tank (8) and a circumfluence tank (10) are provided with voltage regulation gasbags (5, 12). Inflators (6, 11) are connected to the tanks. An end of a high pressure water pipe is connected to an outlet valve on a lower section of the tank (8), and another end is mounted with a nozzle, which is placed against the impellers of the disc. Ends of a circumfluence pipe are respectively connected to the tanks. The disc communicates with a buffer ball (14) connected to the tank (10) via a buffer pipe (13).    USE - Jet-type circulating fluid dynamo for use in a remote mountain area and a grassland pasturing area by a farmer.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamo is simple in structure, secure and convenient to maintain. The dynamo is inexpensive without causing pollution to the environment, and saves energy and water. The dynamo is suitable for scattered construction and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a jet-type circulating fluid dynamo.    Speed regulation gear mechanism (2)    Impellers (3)    Voltage regulation gasbags (5, 12)    Inflators (6, 11)    Stream-guide tank (8)    Circumfluence tank (10)    Buffer pipe (13)    Buffer ball (14)    Water-wheel disc (16)
NOVELTY - The system has floating ships (1) attached to fixed piles beside a bank by wire cables. A water tube (8) fixed on periphery of a water wheel impeller of a water turbine (3) is arranged on a bracket. The floating ships are equipped with a water wheel shaft bracket (9) equipped with a bearing (12), and an inner sleeve of the bearing is tightly coordinated with a rotation shaft of the water turbine. The rotation shaft of the water turbine is linked with a rotation shaft of a generator (4), and an opening of a tail portion of the water tube is fixed with a downriver of a dam (7).    USE - Floating ship type water power generation system for use in low-head river and a lake.    ADVANTAGE - The system is suitable for developing and utilizing energy hidden in the low-head river and the lake, and can reduce consumption of organic energy to realize clean, environment-friendly and economical utilization of the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a floating ship type water power generation system.    Floating ships (1)    Water turbine (3)    Generator (4)    Dam (7)    Water tube (8)    Water wheel shaft bracket (9)    Bearing (12)
NOVELTY - The device has water pumps (Pp) connected with pumping wind mills (EP) and installed at a border of a sea for pumping water from a seal level, and storing it in hydroelectric dams using gravitational electric force generated by wind and solar energy. Electro valves (EV), turbines (T) and alternating current generators (A) are used to convert potential energy from the stored water into electric energy. Supply channels (CA) transport the water from a salt lake to another salt lake, where the water is repumped from one of the lakes to the other lakes to produce large electric energy.    USE - Device for capturing, storing and discharging renewable energy such as wind energy, solar energy and wave energy, in a national network of a hydroelectric dam.    ADVANTAGE - The device captures, stores and discharges the renewable energy of wind in the national network of the hydroelectric dams in simple and effective manner. The device has positive effects on the environment to reduce the crude oil consumption. The device permits the dams to store the gigantic mass of water for meeting the gigantic energetic needs of mankind in the future due to the abundance of sea water. The device permits to produce regular electric power on a permanent basis for 24 hours, and ensures clean and durable desalting of sea water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating function of a renewable energy capturing, storing and discharging device.    Alternating current generator (A)    Supply channels (CA)    Pumping wind mill (EP)    Electro valve (EV)    Water pump (Pp)    Turbine (T)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has leg orthoses attached to a back pack frame and secured to a user. Each leg orthosis has a thigh (66) attached to the frame at a device hip joint comprising a biasing member e.g. torsion spring, with a bias selected to exert a swing assistance force upon a corresponding hip joint of the user during gait training. A shank (70) is attached to the thigh at a device knee joint having a biasing member with a bias selected to exert a swing assistance force upon a corresponding knee joint of the user during gait training.    USE - Apparatus for providing leg swing assistance to a user e.g. patient such as motor incomplete spinal cord injury patient, during treadmill training e.g. therapist-assisted, body-weight-supported treadmill training.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides improved assistance to the limbs or trunk of the user, during body-weight-supported treadmill training, to maximize voluntary motor activity during gait training required for recovery of independent ambulation. The apparatus allows a stroke victim in need of rehabilitation to use the orthoses to develop correct mechanics for desired gait, and to develop proper spring parameters for the apparatus. The apparatus is inexpensive and provides passive swing assistance to the user's gait between scheduled therapy sessions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for gait training a patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed perspective view of a swing assistance device and illustrating locations of encoders and force sensors.    Thigh (66)    Shank (70)    Thigh connector (74)    Shank connector (75)    Encoder (82)    Joint and force torque sensor (84)    Data storage/processing device (86)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a cord mounting member (14) coupled to a housing (12), and an elastic cord (16) mounted to the cord mounting member to permit movement of the elastic cord. A stop member e.g. plastic collar, coupled to the elastic cord at a fixed location engages an adjustable catch member in response to longitudinal movement of the elastic cord. The catch member coupled to the housing engages the stop member and limits the movement of the elastic cord. A set of cams (32) is rotatably coupled to the housing and spaced along the length of the elastic cord.    USE - Exercise apparatus for a fitness center and at-home exercise and weight machine in a lodging establishment e.g. hotel and cruise.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustable catch member increases versatility of use and ease of portability of the apparatus in an elegant manner, thus facilitating easy transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance.    Housing (12)    Cord mounting member (14)    Elastic cord (16)    Top member (18)    Attachment member (24)    Exercise apparatus (30)    Cams (32)    Barrier (34)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a platform (100) for receiving an arm, wrist, hand and fingers, and a set of holes (200) positioned upon the platform. A set of pegs (300) is arranged for interchangeable placement within the holes, and extends upwardly from the arm, wrist and hand platform, where the pegs are gripped by the hand and fingers. A loop strap (400) is positioned upon the platform, and wraps around the arm to secure the arm to the platform, and a loop strap (500) wraps around a lower forearm.    USE - Adjustable, lightweight and portable therapy device.    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently increases the flexibility and range of motion to the wrist, fingers and thumb of the person, and provides simple adjustability feature of the therapy device, thus allowing the individual to increase the amount of stretch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for increasing flexibility and range of motion to a wrist, fingers and thumb.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an adjustable, lightweight and portable therapy device.    Adjustable, lightweight and portable therapy device (10)    Platform (100)    Holes (200)    Pegs (300)    Loop straps (400, 500)    Fasteners (600, 700)    Label (800)
NOVELTY - The device has a renewable radiant energy source including a functional temperature energy unit, and an energy extraction device for collecting the functional temperature energy unit. An energy storage device independently stores each of the functional temperature energy units.    USE - Cascade energy collection and containment device in electricity generation device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Thermal energy is stored at different functional temperatures, thus enabling a user to match the energy stored to the actual need of the application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the energy collection and storage process.    Solar collector (EQ-1)    Heat engine (EQ-2)    Heat exchanger (HX-1)    Thermal energy storage tanks (T-1,T-2)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power unit (10) has stator (11) having armature coil and coupled with water tube to form main channel, and rotor (12) at inner side of stator having propeller blade (41) and permanent magnet (44) at outer circumference. A channel guides water from intake provided at upstream position of propeller blade to water lubrication bearing (61,62) between rotor and stator. The water guide channel has cooling channel for cooling the armature coil at intermediate position and water flowing through intake is supplied to cooling channel and water lubrication bearing.    USE - Hydraulic power unit for water power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The intrusion of the foreign material is prevented so that the maintenance of the hydraulic power unit is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydraulic power unit (10)    Stator (11)    Rotor (12)    Propeller blade (41)    Permanent magnet (44)    Water lubrication bearing (61,62)
NOVELTY - The system has a condenser that is in communication with a cooling unit. A carbon-neutral energy source such as solar photovoltaic device and solar thermal device powers the cooling unit for cooling the condenser to the condensation temperature of the target atmospheric gas e.g. carbon dioxide gas. The collected target atmospheric gas is reacted with the hydrogen gas in a reaction chamber.    USE - System for extracting target atmospheric gas such as carbon dioxide gas from atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide gas is extracted from the atmosphere efficiently. The global warming is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for collecting target atmospheric gas;    (2) method of providing hydrocarbon feedstocks;    (3) method of reducing concentration of greenhouse gas from earth's atmosphere;    (4) system for producing net reduction of amount of greenhouse gas in earth's atmosphere; and    (5) system for producing hydrocarbon feedstocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar-powered gas collector.    Collection chamber (430)    Auxiliary extraction port (439)    Precondenser (440)    Precondenser chamber (450)    Optional reservoir (470)
NOVELTY - The method involves manually applying an indicium to an elongate web (160) at positions across a width. An automated process is applied to the web at positions corresponding to the manually applied indicium, where the indicium comprises a cut in the web. The indicium is applied to the web using a punch tool, and the web is cut along longitudinal direction to form two strips (154), using rotary blades. The web is transported to a processing station at which the automated process takes place, where the cut web comprises titanium coated with titanium dioxide.    USE - Method for processing an elongate web i.e. coated titanium web.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively processes the elongated web, while reducing the problems of aligning the web of material with a processing apparatus. The method effectively allows the automated process to be applied to the web at the desired positions with a much-reduced risk of improper alignment in a lateral or width direction of the web.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a primary electrode for a flexible photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view illustrating final stages of a fabrication of a primary electrode array.    Coated titanium web (151)    Cutting head (153)    Strips (154)    Guide rollers (155, 156)    Dynamic tensioning device (157)    Elongate web (160)    Roll (161)
NOVELTY - The extrusion head (1331) includes a channel where the material, e.g. paste containing titanium dioxide, to be extruded is to pass. A clamp (1345) and vernier screws (1346) are used for controlling the dimension of the channel to adjust the thickness of the coating applied to the substrate.    USE - Extrusion head for extruding material on substrate to form coating on substrate for use as an electrode in a flexible photovoltaic cell array. The flexible arrays of photovoltaic cells are used for generating electricity by floating the array on the surface of water and subjecting the array to a source of light; desalinating a body of seawater by floating the array on the water, subjecting the array to a source of light, such as sunlight or even moonlight, and using the resulting electricity generated by the array to power the desalination process using reverse osmosis; reducing evaporation from the surface of a body of water by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface; and heating a swimming pod by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface thereof and connecting the output of the array to an electrically powered heater.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliably controlling the thickness of the coating of material on the substrate. Prevents leaks of material from the channel since the channel plate is flexible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for coating a substrate for use as an electrode in a flexible photovoltaic cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the arrangement for applying pressure to an extrusion head.    Extrusion head (1331)    Stainless steel end plates (1335)    Clamp (1345)    Vernier screws (1346)
NOVELTY - The head (1331) has a channel (1340) defined by surfaces of an extruder body (1332) and an extruder comb (1333) of the extrusion head, where one of the body and the comb is formed from a flexible material to provide a seal against leakage of the material from walls of the channel. The body contains a port (1339) through which the material is introduced into the channel within the extrusion head. A flexible plate is provided between the body and a cover plate, where the plate defines one or more paths for the material leading from the channel to respective output ports.    USE - Extrusion head for extruding a material e.g. titanium dioxide, on to a substrate e.g. titanium web, for manufacturing a flexible photovoltaic array.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible plate is provided between the body and the cover plate, where the plate defines one or more paths for the material leading from the channel to respective output ports, thus providing an extremely effective seal against leakage of material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a flexible plate for an extrusion head    (2) a method for coating a substrate for use as an electrode in a flexible photovoltaic cell array using an extrusion head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an extrusion head used for coating a titanium web with both titanium dioxide and a dyestuff.    Extrusion head (1331)    Extruder body (1332)    Extruder comb (1333)    Port (1339)    Channel (1340)
NOVELTY - A method involves detecting motion based on the movement of an object received from a motion detecting device e.g. accelerometer. The detected motion is mapped to control information recognized by an application e.g. fitness application in which the mapping is based on a Backus-Naur form (BNF) grammar. The control information is transmitted over a wireless link to the game platform on which the application is operating.    USE - Method of adding motion-based control to an application operating on a game platform. Uses include but are not limited to game and fitness application for bored exercisers, parents wanting to make kids more active, gym professionals that can use gaming platforms for training, and healthcare professionals that can use gaming platforms for physical therapy and other rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible motion system simplifies the process of adding motion-based input to an application. The users can use a motion detection device to interact with applications that were not specifically designed to receive motion-based input.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) computer system for providing a game controller that can be used with multiple gaming platforms through upgradeable action packs;    (2) computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling a computer system to reduce the power consumption of a motion detecting device embedded in a game controller    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the processing of the components of the flexible motion system.
NOVELTY - A turbine (12) has a cylindrical housing (16). The turbine is positioned to receive kinetic energy from moving water (14). A rotating blade (10) is positioned circumferentially about the housing for inducing a pressure drop, swirl or vortex across and downstream of the turbine.    USE - A system for improved power generation through use of water turbines, such as horizontal and vertical axis hydrokinetic turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a structure with a rotary blade that enhances turbine flow properties. It improves turbine throughput from higher velocity than ambient conditions. Pressure across the turbine blade is decreased and thus velocity and power output are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross sectional view of a stationary or rotating exterior blade mounted on a turbine.    Blade (10)    Turbine (12)    Water (14)    Housing (16)
NOVELTY - A community water supply subsystem has an elevated water source (3) about 300 feet above the community (13). A gravity fed underground water tunnel (7) is located upstream from the community. Riser conduits (9) are connected to the underground tunnel. The conduits deliver water at a pressure of about 100 psi in excess of desired water pressure delivered to water lines. A water valving subsystem is connected to each conduit that includes a pressure reducing safety valve. A power generating turbine subsystem has a water driven turbine (15) is located in the water supply and valving subsystems.    USE - A water supply tunnel secondary purpose turbine electric power generator system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a structure with water driven turbine electric power generator that is located in water supply subsystem fed by high pressure underground tunnel and water valving subsystem with safety valves. It provides an electric power without the use of fossil fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates an installation of one or more turbine generators at the valving subsystems at the tops of the riser conduits.    Elevated water source (3)    Underground water tunnel (7)    Riser conduits (9)    Community (13)    Water driven turbine (15)
NOVELTY - The system has pivot pole assemblies (10), where each assembly comprises a base plate (12) resting on a floor during the use of the system, and longitudinally compressible pole portions (14) pivotally connected to the base plate (12) by a universal joint (16) e.g. ball-and-socket joint. The pivot pole assemblies are configured to be mechanically coupled together. A coupler e.g. rigid coupler, joins the longitudinally compressible pole portions of the pivot pole assemblies. A weight (24) is affixable to the pole portions of the pivot pole assemblies.    USE - Exercise system for use by a person with limited mobility for performing an exercise program. Uses include but are not limited to a high-intensity aerobic program, strength building program, flexibility building program e.g. yoga and tai chi, rehabilitative program e.g. physical therapy program and occupational therapy program.    ADVANTAGE - The pivot pole assemblies are configured to be mechanically coupled together, thus maintaining user's balance, and providing increased resistance and enhanced training. The longitudinally compressible pole portions allow a user to execute movements such as squatting, bending, pushing and pulling while enhancing muscle tone. The system is simple in construction, light-weight, portable and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pivot pole assembly in an exercise system.    Pivot pole assemblies (10)    Base plate (12)    Pole portions (14)    Universal joint (16)    Handgrip portion (18)    Lanyard (20)    Locking ring (22)    Weight (24)
NOVELTY - The baton (1) has weights (4) that are added or removed from any location of the baton. Rotational velocity and striking force are changed by the addition or removal of the weights. A set of discrete sections are added or removed from any position along the length or the diameter of the baton. The rotational velocity and the strike force are changed by the addition or removal of the sections. A set of tubes (2) is threaded together to create full length of the baton.    USE - Adjustable defense baton for use during exercise and rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - The weights can be added/subtracted to a fixed length baton or added/subtracted to the baton, thus inherently changing the length of the baton according to the desire of the user. The baton enables the user to vary the weight to increase or decrease the intensity of the training, thus allowing the person to become stronger and quicker at a stepped pace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal side view of an adjustable defense baton.    Baton (1)    Tubes (2)    Threaded locations (3)    Weights (4)    Springs (5)
NOVELTY - A gas-phase reaction of a silicon-chloride gas (B) and a reducing-agent gas (A) is conducted in a reactor (1), by blowing a chlorine gas (G) into an exhaust gas containing a reducing-agent chloride gas generated as a by-product in the gas-phase reaction and unreacted gases to initiate a reaction. A reducing-agent chloride contained in the exhaust gas is separated from the other impurities and recovered.    USE - Production of polycrystalline silicon for semiconductors and solar batteries used for photoelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical production of polycrystalline silicon, reducing the amount of waste generated. Further, the silicon-chloride gas and unreacted gas can be utilized without separation for producing silicon chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for producing polycrystalline silicon.    Vertical reactor (1)    Exhaust-extracting pipe (13)    Reducing-agent gas (A)    Silicon-chloride gas (B)    Chlorine gas (G)
NOVELTY - The device has a wrist part fabricated by a pliability shape-memory material with a space for a wrist inserting position, when attached to an upper extremities training rope. An attachment attaches the wrist part to the rope for exercising upper extremities. A wrist stop consists of optional materials, and is movably attached to the wrist part. The wrist stop is moved to a place where an affected side wrist of user is not escaped. The wrist stop is movably attached to a dual grip that is attached onto the rope to exercise the upper extremities.    USE - Motivative exercise and lifting dual device for an upper extremities training device for use by a handicapped patient, patient with paralysis, people having difficulty to lift from a bed, people with gait difficulty and a patient suffering from hemiplegia by a sequela of the brain blood device difficulty, as a bathing assistance, and for preventing contracture of equines position by the effect of cerebrovascular disease.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces labor of a care person to move handicapped patients. The device enables patients to rehabilitate at home by motivative exercise for upper extremities in an easier and proper manner. The device is easy to use and handle, and allows the user to get over the obstacles without difficulties. The device eliminates necessity for installing the grip again, and eliminates the necessity for installing the belt-shaped band to wear on the wrist. The device reduces labor in re-tying a grip and a rope through the rope in the hole of the grip, or to place the glove-like device on the hand with the paralysis to get fixed on to the grip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motivative exercise and lifting dual device.    Casters (2)    Leg pole (3a, 3b)    Hardware box (4)    Running-pulling arm (8)    Hoisting driving part (9)    Hoisting controller (10)
NOVELTY - The unit has a counter portion including a contact portion (10) that counts, and three exercising momentum measuring contact portions (20, 30, 40). Exercising momentum calculating portions are electrically connected to the respective exercising momentum measuring contact portions to calculate exercising momentum by counting a rotary number of a hula hoop, checking contact signals of the exercising momentum measuring contact portions and computing an average value.    USE - Unit for checking exercising momentum of a hula hoop.    ADVANTAGE - The unit adopts buffering members on acupuncture protrusions, hence enabling a user to obtain smooth acupuncture effects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for checking an exercise amount of a hula hoop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hula hoop exercising momentum checking unit.    Hula hoop housing (3)    Counting contact portion (10)    Exercising momentum measuring contact portions (20, 30, 40)    Display device (300)
NOVELTY - The machine has a pivoting portion (20) pivoting along a hinge shaft (22) during an operation process of a motor (21) when mounted on a foothold (11). Left and right footholds of a foothold portion (30) pivot along a pivoting shaft (31) during the operation process of a driving portion operated by a motor (41) when mounted on the pivoting portion. A jump rope portion is coupled to an inner wall surface of a post plate (12) to be rotated by a user.    USE - Aerobic training machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine maximizes the efficiency of indoor exercising during winter season or rain, conveniently by enabling a user to perform a rotary motion of the lower part of a user's body and rope jumping simultaneously. The machine increases the gratification of forcer. The aerobic exercise for diet or postpartum care is efficiently performed in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an aerobic training machine.    Foothold (11)    Post plate (12)    Pivoting portion (20)    Motors (21, 41)    Hinge shaft (22)    Foothold portion (30)    Pivoting shaft (31)
NOVELTY - The machine has a rotating plate driven by a geared motor, and a chair equipped with an upper plate to move forward and backward with respect to a lower plate and a backrest. A decelerating motor moves the upper plate of the chair, and other geared motor generates power to lift the backrest to 80 to 90 degrees with respect to a hinge shaft. A motor rotates a power transmission unit counterclockwise for helping a user to perform body exercise.    USE - Rehabilitation exercise such as walking and arm stretching, machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine helps the disabled people and normal people to perform body exercise that includes walking and arm stretching.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rehabilitation exercise machine.    Yoke (1)    Suspender (2)    Fixing seating rest (3)    Movement base (4)    Hydraulic cylinder (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a calf support portion (10) supporting a user calf and moving the calf upwardly and downwardly. A base (30) is connected to a thigh support portion (20) and the calf support portion, and is attached to a bed. A driving portion (40) is utilized for driving the thigh support portion and the calf support portion. A control portion (50) is utilized for controlling the driving portion to move the calf support portion vertically, and rotating the thigh support portion vertically and horizontally. A power supply unit (70) is utilized for supplying power to a remote controller (60).    USE - Rehabilitation exercise device for use by patients.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the patient who is not able to move his/her body freely to exercise the lower part of his/her body automatically without others help, and is attached to a bed, so that the movement is convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rehabilitation exercise device.    Calf support portion (10)    Thigh support portion (20)    Base (30)    Driving portion (40)    Control portion (50)    Remote controller (60)    Power supply portion (70)
NOVELTY - The appliance (100) has a main body (110) including a handle (116), a casing (112) that is placed on ground, and a rotary plate (118) that is installed on the casing. The body has a prop (114) that is installed on a side of the casing. A driving unit is installed in the casing, and is provided with a driving motor, a decelerator, a rotary cam, and a rod. A control panel (140) controls an angle adjusting unit and the driving unit.    USE - Appliance for exercising waist of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the appliance permits the rotary plate to twist the waist of a user for enabling the user to take a waist exercise, and to induce vibration of the abdominal flesh for obtaining an abdominal flesh reduction effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a waist exercise appliance.    Waist exercise appliance (100)    Main body (110)    Casing (112)    Prop (114)    Handle (116)    Rotary plate (118)    Control panel (140)
NOVELTY - The appropriate momentum meter (1) has appropriate motion instruction meter (4) with microcomputer (8) to determine heartbeat rate of exercise person (2). The main body (3) has microcomputer (20) to compute step-count based on appropriate motion instruction to exercise person. The pulse-rate weak radio receiving circuit (16) provided internally to main body, receives the pulse rate calculated in microcomputer (8) from pulse-rate weak radio transmission circuit (12) through weak electromagnetic wave. The received signal is saved as heartbeat rate at memory card (22) through microcomputer (20).    USE - Appropriate momentum meter for use in kinesitherapy self-management in order that doctor and lifestyle leader may do appropriate instruction with respect to patient for health enhancement or lifestyle improvement.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the apparatus wearing feeling during exercise while being able to use appropriate momentum meter as an appropriate motion instruction meter and data storage-type pedometer according to intended purpose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of appropriate momentum meter.    Appropriate momentum meter (1)    Exercise person (2)    Main body (3)    Appropriate motion instruction meter (4)    Microcomputer (8,20)    Pulse-rate weak radio transmission circuit (12)    Pulse-rate weak radio receiving circuit (16)    Memory card (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves pouring a molten glass inside the through holes (10) that are formed on the upper surface of a cylinder plate (11). Several convex portions (19) are formed on a connection surface (18) of a glass forming structure (20) such that the convex portion is inserted into the through hole by molding process. The glass forming structure is removed from the cylinder plate by pulling the connection portion. Several vertically oblong glass elements are formed by polishing the outer surface of the convex portion and removing the connection portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of vertically oblong glass element used as homogenizer of condensing type solar power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer surface of convex portion is polished, the oblong glass elements are formed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for glass forming structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the removing state of the glass forming structure.    Through holes (10)    Cylinder plate (11)    Connection surface (18)    Convex portions (19)    Glass forming structure (20)
NOVELTY - The array has two electrodes (61, 62) placed on two surfaces of photoelectric conversion parts (60). Interconnectors (63, 64) are connected to surfaces of the electrodes. A part of the interconnector (64) is folded in three dimensions. The interconnectors are connected to the array. A metal layer (65) is formed on third surface that is used as a back surface of the photoelectric conversion parts. An S-shaped curved part is made into a stress relief part. An n-side electrode is placed on one of the surfaces of the photoelectric conversion parts.    USE - Solar cell array.    ADVANTAGE - The array can be conveniently handled through the interconnectors, while manufacturing the array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell array manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell array.    Adhesive agent (56)    Photoelectric conversion parts (60)    Electrodes (61, 62)    Interconnectors (63, 64)    Metal layer (65)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a calculation unit (45) that calculates total duration for performing work such as medical checkup, starting time of the work and surplus time at the time of performing work within a predefined period corresponding to the work information. A determination unit (44) determines allocation order of work information based on the surplus time and an allocation unit (46) allocates the work information within the predefined period.    USE - Apparatus for preparing schedule of physical examination such as heart function test, chest circulatory system test, exercise load test, inquiry, etc., performed in medical institution.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation of physical examination schedule is performed efficiently and possibility for allocating work information is increased by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for preparing schedule of physical examination. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for preparing schedule of physical examination (1)    Input unit (2)    Work information allocation order determination unit (44)    Calculation unit (45)    Work information allocation unit (46)
NOVELTY - The plate type water supplying apparatus consists of electric power supply unit which supplies electric power to plate main body (1) using, e.g., aluminum, copper, with heat radiation effect, and a Peltier device provided in plate main body. The electric power supply unit provides solar cell (2) in a plate main body and supplies electric power to the Peltier device by solar power generation. A nameplate board made from aluminum displays the, e.g., name, variety of the plant on plate main body.    USE - Plate type water supplying apparatus for supplying water to water plants.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a supply of water without the need for replenishment by cooling and making an in-air moisture content cause condensation using the Peltier device. Provides enjoyable presentation by changing part of nameplate suited to the shape of a plant or a bowl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the plate type water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plate main body (1)    Solar cell (2)    Flush-mounting unit (3)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation device has photovoltaic (PV) array (14) and electrolyzer (18) connected together and each operatively connected to a utility power grid (16) so that electricity produced by the PV array is selectively delivered to the utility power grid and the electrolyzer.    USE - Hydrogen generation device for producing hydrogen fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases efficiency of solar-hydrogen production process, and results in lower cost renewable hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process comprising selectively delivering electricity to electrolyzer from utility power grid and from PV array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a power control system that selectively delivers electricity from the PV array to the utility power grid and the electrolyzer.
NOVELTY - The hydraulic saildrive apparatus comprises an upper unit having an input shaft (1) connected to an engine inside a boat, and a lower unit having an output shaft (4) including a propeller shaft (2). The lower portion of the lower unit protrudes from the boat's bottom. The upper unit is provided with a hydraulic forward and reverse switching clutch (5) for transmitting the rotation direction of the input shaft to the propeller shaft. The clutch is capable of changing the rotation direction between forward and reverse relative to the input shaft.    USE - Hydraulic saildrive apparatus for sailboat.    ADVANTAGE - Clutch is capable of changing the rotation direction between forward and reverse relative to the input shaft, and suppresses noise during clutch engagement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the hydraulic circuit diagram of the hydraulic saildrive apparatus.    Input shaft (1)    Propeller shaft (2)    Output shaft (4)    Hydraulic forward and reverse switching clutch (5)    Lubricating oil supply path (16)
NOVELTY - The convex lens structure (202) has a hollow transparent solid housing (208) of 0.3-0.8mm thickness. The liquid (210) such as water, ethanol, benzene, ceder oil or carbon disulphide is filled into the hollow transparent housing.    USE - Liquid filled convex lens structure for solar panel focus system and triangular prism (both claimed). Can also be used in photo-telescope and optical microscope.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid is filled into the housing, the weight of the lens is decreased, the cost is reduced and installation is made easy. The light intensity on the solar cells can be increased with the liquid filled convex lens. Hence the production of electric energy can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel focus system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid filled convex lens structure.    Liquid filled convex lens structure (202)    Hollow transparent solid housing (208)    Liquid (210)    Parallel sunlight (304)    Concentrated light (306)
NOVELTY - The module has a rectangular hollow profile (11) provided with an attached Z-profile as an aluminum frame profile (10). A central shank (17) is connected to a vertical upright shank (16). A vertical upright shank (18) has height that corresponds to a glass plate (3) with consideration of the thicknesses of a sealing tape (4) and a laminate, so that the laminate is presentable such that the shank (18) is locked with an upper side of the glass plate. The glass plate covers a semiconductor layer.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use with a solar collector system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module is designed such that the module can be manufactured in an economic manner, and is operable without complexities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar collector system with photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic module.    Glass plate (3)    Sealing tape (4)    Frame profile (10)    Rectangular hollow profile (11)    Central shank (17)    Vertical upright shanks (16, 18)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a set of oblong designed module units (2, 2a-2d), where each module unit includes a solar module (3). The module units are adjustable for a solar process. The module units are designed in a rectangular shape. The module units have a ratio of width (b) and length (l) of 0.34. The module units are arranged in parallel rows (R1, R2). The module units of two neighboring rows are transferably arranged in such a manner that the center (D1) of two neighboring module units of one of the rows forms an equal sided triangle with the center of a module unit of other neighboring row.    USE - Solar system for installation of a roof and an open space.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high energy efficiency and smallest space requirement at uneven areas. The oblong design of the module units allows placement of the solar module on a small area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for arranging solar module units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar system provided during the course of the day.    Width (b)    Centers (D1-D3)    Length (l)    Rows (R1, R2)    Solar system (1)    Module units (2, 2a-2d)    Solar module (3)
NOVELTY - The double-sided solar module plant is fastened parallelly together in the horizontal pivoting manner and the solar adjusting stand (2) is horizontal for solar inclined double-sided solar module plant. The angle of inclination and the distance of the double-sided solar modules (1) are selected such that both the upper side of the double-sided solar module is met to the entire surface of the incident sunbeams (4,5) and the lower side of the double-sided solar module is met on the entire surface of the reflected sun beam.    USE - Solar module plants for solar plants for generating current and heat from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided solar module plant is fastened parallelly together in the horizontal pivoting manner and the solar adjusting stand is horizontal for solar inclined double-sided solar module plant, and thus enables to provide a simple assembly of the solar module plant and ensures to attain a high energy yield at small constructional expenditure in the double-sided solar module plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a double-sided solar module with the downward sun beam. (Drawing includes a non-English language text).    Double-sided solar module (1)    Stand (2)    Pivoted rack (3)    Sunbeams (4,5)
NOVELTY - The transmission has a connecting rod to reinforce two turntables that are fixed on a shaft. The turntables are divided into multiple sectors by a flabellum frame, where a flabellum is inserted between the two turntables and fixed on the flabellum frame of the two turntables. Two ends of a central axis of the driver are fixed on two pontoons by a bearing. A gear teeth installed on an edge of the turntable on two sides of the driver are engaged with the gear teeth of one group of transmission gear groups.    USE - Big driver type dynamoelectric transmission for use in hydroelectricity.    ADVANTAGE - The rebuilding of the big project of hydropower station is avoided, thus overcoming the restricting condition of the geographical environment, and can transform the energy produced by the water stream in the river into electric energy without building a dam. The transmission can be built on the reach where the flux and the flow rate are large. The application range is wide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a big driver type dynamoelectric transmission.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a feet-clamping safety device of dynamic handstand machine. It mainly comprises a handstand platform and two long conducting strips extending from the back of the extension tube between the dynamic fixtures. There are two long conducting strips extending from the back of the extension tube between the dynamic fixtures. The power wire extends from the drive motor of the dynamic fixture and is connected to the two conducting strips. Two conducting contacts extend from the power source that drives the handstand machine to invert. They are set on the horse of the handstand platform and are opposite to the two conducting strips. When the handstand platform is at the initial position, the two conducting strips are connected to the two conducting contacts constantly and the circuit is switched on. When there is power supply, the dynamic fixture can clamp or loosen the legs of the user. When the handstand platform starts to rotate, the two conducting strips lose connection to the two conducting contacts. The dynamic fixture can not work without power supply, but the legs of the user can always be clamped, which ensures that the user would not fall off the handstand platform under any circumstances.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a body-building equipment of carrying through intercommunication with internet, it can combine body-building movement with games entertainment of computer and bidirectional transmission function with health management data to increase interest and scientificity of body-building. Technical plan is: it includes body-building car body, it sets computer host and display, data control list is set on car body, button is set on shell of data control list, button interface circuit is linked with core data disposing chip circuit, core data disposing chip circuit is set in shell of data control list, core data disposing chip circuit is linked with host of computer by USB communication mode to carry through bidirectional transmission of data, then relative signal and server on far end of network can carry through bidirectional communication by computer.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a double-axis coordinated type motion device, comprising a foundation that is firmly set with a frame plate, a drive device that is set with a motor firm jointed on the foundation, the motor synchronously drives two rotating axes that are V-shape integrated on the frame plate; two rotating axes are respectively firmly set with a rotating arm that extends out; ends of two rotating arms are respectively integrated with a axis column; tops of two axis columns are respectively integrated with transverse axes; the device also comprises a bearing plate whose bottom integrates with two transverse axes of the drive device; wherein, a transverse axis and the bearding plate are jointed in sliding form. This utility model can effectively make the bearing plate generate motion effects with complicated changes, such as swinging, turning, moving and lifting, it also can effectively make the motion device have excellent motion in interesting property and supply the best body-building effect.
NOVELTY - The whip (20) has a pliant shaft (27) of suitable length, having one end that is inserted longitudinally into bottom end passage of molded handle (26) and extending to top end where cover is inserted. The cap cover (21) has cavity (36) for receiving a modular housing (22). The modular housing has a digital display, stop watch, control unit for measuring elapsed time, setting audible alarm, stop watch and count down functions.    USE - Equine timer whip for use by equestrian during stadium jumping, racing, barrel racing, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The horse riding skill is improved by enabling safe and convenient monitor of time while in saddle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of training horses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the equine timer whip.    Equine timer whip (20)    Cap cover (21)    Modular housing (22)    Molded handle (26)    Pliant shaft (27)    Cavity (36)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (10) has running belt parts with adjacently separated left running belt (14) and right running belt (16). A pulley part includes adjacently separated left and right pulleys, where each pulley supports each running belt. Left and right driving motors that are adjacently separated are arranged in a driving motor part, and operate the pulleys. A controller part (22) controls the speed of the driving motor separately. A measuring implement (18) measures weights loaded on a leg of the treadmill and total body weight for displaying body balance index computed from the measured data.    USE - Dual belt treadmill for sports and physical activity.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill controls speed of separated running belts based on body balance index computed from the measured total body weight and weights loaded on legs, thus solving body imbalance generated by damage potential of the side leg actively and protecting from all types of diseases caused by the imbalance. The treadmill has an endless straight line motion due to the motion of identical speed on the left and right belts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a dual belt treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dual belt treadmill.    Dual belt treadmill (10)    Left running belt (14)    Right running belt (16)    Measuring implement (18)    Controller part (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a working space (110) opened at a lower part of a structure (100). An idle chain gear (210) is coupled at the lower part of the structure to rotate freely in the lower part of the working space. A chain gear (220) is coupled at an upper part of the working space and connected to a one-way power transmission unit (300). A chain (230) is wound on the idle chain gear and the chain gear to rotate. A float (200) is coupled at a side of the chain to ascend or descend integrally with the chain in the working space. A generator (400) is coupled with the transmission unit.    USE - Wave power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system rotates the generator when the float descends in the same direction as the float ascends and generates rotation force by up and down motion of the float.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wave power generation system.    Structure (100)    Working space (110)    Float (200)    Idle chain gear (210)    Chain gear (220)    Spur gear (225)    Chain (230)    One-way power transmission unit (300)    Generator (400)
NOVELTY - A mobile terminal (100) has a sporting unit (130) installed at the side of a main body (110) to enable a user to take grip exercise while compressing the springs (133); a piezoelectric element (120) installed in main body and generates electrical charges based on pressure provided by the sporting unit; an auxiliary charging unit electrically connected with the piezoelectric element and uses or stores the generated electrical charges; and a control unit that compares the voltage of a battery (114) with the voltage depending on electrical charges stored in auxiliary charging unit.    USE - Mobile terminal with self-charging and sterilizing function.    ADVANTAGE - Performs charging and sterilizing of the mobile terminal regardless of the time and location by installing piezoelectric element. Enables user to strengthen the muscle of the fingers during spare time due to sporting unit that applies pressure to the piezoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a mobile terminal with self-charging and sterilizing function. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mobile terminal (100)    Main body (110)    Battery (114)    Piezoelectric element (120)    Sporting unit (130)    Springs (133)
NOVELTY - A switch (106) outputs the decision result based on operator's intention and decides the operating command. A measurement unit (101) measures the movement of living body of operator and outputs the result as movement information. An analysis unit (102) generates movement analysis result based on selection decision result and living body movement information. A drive control unit (104) generates operating command based on operation result information, selection decision result and movement analysis result and performs drive control of drive mechanism (105).    USE - Motor-function assistance apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of malfunctioning of drive mechanism is suppressed and the operator's safety is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor-function assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Living body movement measurement unit (101)    Living body movement analysis unit (102)    Drive control unit (104)    Drive mechanism (105)    Selection decision switch (106)
NOVELTY - The converter has a brain-wave extraction part to extract a brain wave generated with spontaneous exercise instruction, where an area for spontaneous exercise instruction is detected in the wave. A brain-wave power detection part detects power of the brain wave generated with the spontaneous exercise instruction. An exercise command output part outputs an exercise command signal, when an exercise instruction judgment part judges that the movement instruction exceeds the instruction threshold-value.    USE - Brainwave-exercise instruction converter for treating a neuromuscular disease.    ADVANTAGE - The converter enables the detection in real time and does not pass the direct exercise or language of a signal regarding the exercise instruction from the brain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a brainwave-exercise instruction converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Amplifier (1)    Band-pass filter (2)    Time derivative calculator (3)    Amplitude calculator (4)    Statistics test calculator (5)    Signal generator (6)    Working apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - The plant has an energy tower (10) equipped with all technical devices for generating of electricity by hydroelectricity, solar radiation and wind in connection for supply in the public network. The energy tower is mounted in a bridging and column construction with a flow-through chamber (22) formed in flux area. The plant is a hydraulic power station. The flux area in hydraulic turbine is formed as multilevel horizontal-tangential load, vertically supported turbojet (23), which drives three-phase alternator (31) fitted in a floor of energy tower on same level with power station bridge (21).    USE - Plant for generating electrical energy from hydroelectricity by a hydraulic turbine, solar radiation by solar module and wind by wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The plant has an energy tower equipped with all technical devices for generating of electricity by hydroelectricity, solar radiation and wind in connection for supply in the public network, and thus ensures that generating energy from hydroelectricity is used in upcountry and enables to manage the optimal utilization of the solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy tower.    Energy tower (10)    Power station bridge (21)    Flow-through chamber (22)    Turbojet (23)    Three-phase alternator (31)
NOVELTY - The training device has two handles or arms. Arm scarves (1) or pedals or foot scarves (2) are provided for receiving the feet, which are connected on a rotary support operating device (3) and are supported to rotate around mandrel (4) parallel to rotating axis of the operating device. The operating device is also rotated by motor and is formed as compact training module, which is connected with vertical support arm (5) on a base frame.    USE - Training device for physical therapy, particularly for active or passive training of the arms or the legs of physically weak persons.    ADVANTAGE - The training device has two handles or arms, and arm scarves or pedals or foot scarves are provided for receiving the feet, which are connected on a rotary support operating device, and hence ensures simple and cost effective construction of the training device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the training device.    Arm scarves (1)    Foot scarves (2)    Operating device (3)    Mandrel (4)    Vertical support arm (5)
NOVELTY - The machine has a running board connected with an under-frame by an air spring. A piston rod is penetrated into a cylinder pipe from an opening end. An upper extreme of the pipe is pivoted on back of a running machine. A lower extreme of the piston rod is pivoted on a base frame. A fixing sleeve is coated on a lower extreme of the pipe. An outer side of the sleeve is hinged with a grab. A piston rod is provided in a pull ring, which is provided under the grab. A locating board is provided on a back of running board. An upper extreme of a pull rod is located by traversing the locating board.    USE - Folding running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The pull rod is pulled upwards, thus avoiding the implementation of decorative operation for the air spring, when the running machine is needed. The air spring is equipped with the grab as safety device to avoid the error operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a folding running machine.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fixer (2) installed on a pad plate (1), where the pad plate is connected with a platform (4) through an expansion pipe (3). The platform is connected to a platform bracket (9) through a shaft (5) and a bearing (6). An electric machine (8) is fixed on the platform bracket, and is connected with a lifter (7), where the lifter is connected with the platform.    USE - Multifunctional fitness apparatus for hanging body in air.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple structure, low cost, convenient operation and good effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional fitness apparatus for hanging body in air.    Pad plate (1)    Fixer (2)    Expansion pipe (3)    Platform (4)    Shaft (5)    Bearing (6)    Lifter (7)    Electric machine (8)    Platform bracket (9)
NOVELTY - The stretcher has left and right pedals which are provided on a top of two oblique sliding bars of two sides of left and right sliding seats through a concave part of a sliding wheel. A bent arc part is provided on a front and back of a locating piece. One side of a fixing bracket of the left and right pedals are connected to a resistant piece e.g. rope tension. The resistant piece is connected between the fixing bracket of the left and right pedals. A back bracket with a bottom is connected and fixed to a back side of a main pole support of a pedestal.    USE - Leg stretcher.    ADVANTAGE - The stretcher is convenient to select the signal leg stretching movement and the height. The assembly of the handle rod and the back bracket is steady.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a leg stretcher.
NOVELTY - The plate has a lower box plate (2) located below a heating oil groove, and an air cooling sealing belt (3) placed above the lower box plate corresponding to a sealing strip of an upper box plate. Air inlet and air outlet (4) is matched with an air cooling cavity of the sealing belt that is provided with a groove-shaped steel belt welded on a concave groove around the lower box plate. The air inlet and air outlet are opened on the lower box plate corresponding to the groove-shaped steel belt.    USE - Lower box heating plate for solar cell board laminated machine.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing surface of the lower box plate is fixed as a structure of the air cooling sealing belt to prevent the silica gel sealing strip around the upper box plate from bearing high temperature, prolong lifespan of the sealing strip and, improve product quality and production efficiency of the cell board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lower box heating plate.    Lower box plate (2)    Air cooling sealing belt (3)    Air inlet and air outlet (4)
NOVELTY - The structural unit has solar battery elements arranged on a packaging material on a substrate. The solar battery elements and negative and positive wires are packaged by lamination, and a cover plate e.g. a toughened glass, is lengthways staggered with the substrate before laminating the package. A solar battery is a crystal, non-crystal or thin film solar battery, and the material is polyethylene vinyl acetate or a transparent epoxy resin. The substrate is toughened glass, cement plate or metal plate.    USE - Solar photovoltaic building structural unit.    ADVANTAGE - The structural unit has functions of insulation, water-proof, fire-proof and generation of electric power. The structural unit is directly mounted on the room surface of buildings, and has a simple structure and easy application. The cost of the structural unit is reduced more than 30 percentages, so as to integrate the application of solar energy and building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar photovoltaic building structural unit.
NOVELTY - The glass has a solar pile provided with a solar battery panel, where structure of the glass is a glass board e.g. float glass, flat glass, patterned glass, toughened glass, low-radiation coated glass and heat reflected coated glass or a bonding layer e.g. ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyvinyl butyral (PVB) film, or the solar pile. Positive and negative leads are led from the glass. Thickness of the glass board is from 1.5 to 25 millimeter, and the glass is colorless or colored and provided on a main body. Thickness of the bonding layer is less 0.76 millimeter.    USE - Solar photovoltaic power generating laminated glass.    ADVANTAGE - The glass utilizes solar energy to generate electricity. The glass is safe and decorative.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photovoltaic power generating laminated glass.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery and two groups of light lamination reflector, where the reflector includes solar energy wafer, and light lamination reflecting device. The solar energy wafer is conversely hanged and a to-be-illuminate surface is facing the light lamination reflecting device. The reflecting device has a group of reflecting mirror units connecting or overlapping with each other. The reflecting line of sun light reflected by any reflecting mirror unit is on the to-be-illuminate surface of the solar energy wafer. The wafer is set at the focus position of the mirror.    USE - Light stacked solar energy electricity supply device. Uses include but are not limited to photovoltaic power plant, roof of building, courtyard, roads, bridges, bus stations, wharf, and garden.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a tracker and all-weather computer automatic sun tracker (latitude and longitude tracker) and can automatically track the sun light according to the different position of power generator and the changing rule of seasons. The technique comprises a wind resistance design, heat radiating system, and the temperature of wafer is controlled at 55 centigrade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a light stacked solar energy electricity supply device.
NOVELTY - The stilt has an upright post located in an arch of an elastic bow. An end of the elastic bow is hinged with the upright post. A bottom of the elastic bow is fixed with a shoe pad whose bottom is hinged with one end of a supporting rod. The other end of the rod is hinged with one end of the elastic bow, and other end of the elastic bow is wrapped with a connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve is set with a hinge seat. A gum cover is set with the hinge seat that is hinged with the upright post. The upright post is set with multiple locating holes. A binding band is set on a soft cushion.    USE - Elastic stilt for body exercising and entertaining.    ADVANTAGE - The stilt has simplifying processing craft at low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an elastic stilt.
NOVELTY - The device has two solar modules with one or multiple solar battery pieces which are electrically connected with each other. A backlight surface of the solar battery pieces in each solar module is spliced and fixed on a carbon fiber reinforcement resin board, and a lighting surface is spliced tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) transparent board for surface covering. The adjacent solar modules are sewed and separated by seams.    USE - Portable solar energy electrical source device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery piece is placed on the carbon fiber reinforcement resin board, so that the shock resistance ability is stronger. The density of the tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) transparent board is small, and weight of the module is less, so that the weight of the device is less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a portable solar energy electrical source device.
NOVELTY - The device has two series-wound folding rackets placed at a bending part of a health apparatus and integrated by a pin joint. A hook component is placed at an opposite side of a locating support shaft of one of the folding rackets. A pin joint hole formed at one end of a trigger component matches a shaft rod and is placed at opposite ends of the rackets without the hook component. A circular ring is placed on the other end of the trigger component to adjust the hook component. An elastic component e.g. spring or spring piece, is fixedly placed at a side of joined faces of the folding brackets.    USE - Folding device for bending parts of a health apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The folding device can be easily manufactured which effectively reduces the manufacturing cost. The device is stable, firm, labor saving and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a folding device of a health apparatus.
NOVELTY - The battery has a macromolecule polymer substrate, and a flexible film amorphous silicon batter. A modified polyamide (PI) transparent base sheet is used as a substrate of the battery. An amorphous silicon film layer formed on the PI base plate, comprises multiple PIN knots in an overlapping way, and the PIN knots are homogeneous or heterogeneous. The PI base plate is a flexible sole plate formed by polyamide paste that is printed or injected on the stainless steel plate of 0.5 millimeter thickness.    USE - Flexible solar battery i.e. amorphous silicon film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The modified base plate can be actively prepared and utilized. The base plate is prevented from deformation for 4 hours under the condition of 350 to 400 centigrade. The battery apparently improves photoelectric inversion efficiency, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a flexible solar battery.
NOVELTY - The cooler has a solar battery (3) i.e. solar energy silicon optical cell, arranged at a side of a shell (5), and a heat conducting bar (11) e.g. T-shaped conducting bar, located on the shell via a heat insulation sheet (10) e.g. heat-insulation nylon sheet. A top of the bar is connected with a cooling face of a semiconductor cooling sheet (9) that is coupled with bottom of a radiator (6). The radiator is equipped with a micro-fan (8). The micro-fan and the sheet are driven by a rechargeable battery (4) e.g. lithium cell.    USE - Solar cooler for use in a container.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler utilizes solar energy to drive the micro-fan to diffuse heat. The cooler has fast cooling speed, low noise, compressed structure, energy saving without pollution and environmental limitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cooker.    Upper lid (1)    Upper lid ventilation opening (2)    Solar battery (3)    Rechargeable batter (4)    Shell (5)    Radiator (6)    shell lower ventilation opening (7)    micro-fan (8)    semiconductor cooling sheet (9)    insulation sheet (10)    heat conducting bar (11)
NOVELTY - The technique involves arranging infrared short wave heating strip lamps (6) on up and down of a mesh belt (5), and separating a heating furnace channel (2) from different temperature zones by isolation components (7). Spraying mouths (16) are provided in temperature zones, and coil pipes (13) are installed in a water cooling tunnel (3), where inner sides of the coil pipes is provided with cooling water. Sealed rubber (14) is inserted between the heating furnace channel of tunnel type sintering furnace channel and the water cooling tunnel.    USE - Quick spike sintering technique for preparing a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The technique can master temperature and realize transient high temperature state in a better way. The manufacturing cost of unit battery is reduced, and the photovoltaic technique is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery.    Heating furnace channel (2)    Water cooling tunnel (3)    Mesh belt (5)    Infrared short wave heating strip lamps (6)    Isolation components (7)    Air transmission pipe (9)    Quartz supporting plate (10)    Coil pipes (13)    Sealed rubber (14)    Spraying mouths (16)
NOVELTY - The device has solar energy photo-voltaic subassemblies and accumulators connected with each other, where the solar energy photo-voltaic subassemblies are provided with a crystal silicon battery set, which is placed on an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film. Another EVA glue film is formed on the crystal silicon battery set. The latter EVA glue film is equipped with an electronic circuit board. An interconnecting strip and a flow concentration belt are provided on the crystal silicon battery set. An electronic circuit board is welded with an LED light source and a power supply controller.    USE - Laminated integrated crystal silicon solar energy photoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the scattered structure, complex producing technology and inconvenient assembling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laminated integrated crystal silicon solar energy photoelectric device producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of illustrating a process of a laminated integrated crystal silicon solar energy photoelectric device producing method '(Drawing includes non-English text)'.
NOVELTY - The cell has a light-electric transforming layer arranged on an upper surface of a base. Positive and negative electrodes of a cell unit array are respectively connected with positive and negative main electrodes. An external electrode of the cell unit array is connected with positive and negative assistant electrodes. The positive and negative assistant electrodes are connected with the positive and negative main electrodes. A bridge rectification circuit is connected to a sub-electrode and an output end of a wideband receive antenna.    USE - Antenna solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit of the cell can provide 67.3 percent of light-electric conversion, and the entire cell can provide 50 percent of light-electric conversion. The cell can be utilized for high effective generation of solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparing method of an antenna solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the antenna solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a lucid electric base plate as underlay comprising a front electrode layer orderly cascaded, a film battery layer, a back electrode layer and a back layer. A laser etching isolated groove surrounds the battery and a back coating layer with silk-screened insulation. Rotundity shape isolated grooves are enacted in 0.5-5 millimeter position of the battery. The back coating layer is filled into the isolated groove. The front electrode layer is a lucid electric film, and compound electric film or one of the tin oxide (SnO2), indium tin oxide (ITO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) films.    USE - Silicon film solar battery e.g. hard light amorphous silicon film solar battery (claimed), for energy-saving electronic products such as lawn lights and yard lights.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the battery peripheral short circuit and leaking current, thus preventing the deliquescence due to the entered damp of the battery in the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a silicon film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a semiconductor material which fits for making solar battery into solar battery piece based on normal making method. A grid type electric collecting electrode is prepared on both sides of the solar battery piece, and a metallic filament is provided into a grid. The grid is provided vertical to that of the collecting electrode grid. The grids are combined closely to form good electric contact. The solar battery piece and metallic filament grid are encapsulated with an organic resin material to prevent the connection part of the grid from getting loose or being oxidized by air.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic filament grid educes photocurrent produced on all small solar battery pieces, thus making the solar battery directly by using small silicon chip or leftover material of integrated circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The conditioner has a south wall light guide block collecting light, where the light is transmitted to a north house through an optical cable. The conditioner uses a south window and a part of a south wall to daylight in winter. The conditioner limits light and heat transmission at a ceiling and the south wall. The conditioner uses moistness removing and cooling temperature as main purpose. A wetting agent hydrated lime is scatted on a belt machine, where the hydrated lime is utilized for dehumidification, disinfection and for cleaning air.    USE - Wet heat air conditioner for gymnastic and leisure place, reforming new and old buildings, for establishing underground dehumidification and cooling facility at the outside of a yard.    ADVANTAGE - The conditioner provides healthy air without harmful component, dust or microbe and rich in oxygen and anion. The conditioner provides stable moistness and temperature in four seasons to construction and yard. The conditioner does not increase the construction investment, thus increasing house value. The conditioner does not require a cooling and heating device, thus saving cost of equipment. The range of the air conditioner is expanded to the yard to provide ideal gymnastic and leisure place. The conditioner has environmental-friendly functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wet heat air conditioner.
NOVELTY - The mirror has a side glued with aluminum foil, and another side glued on a carbon steel orifice plate, where the mirror is coated with solid homophenyl modified organic silicon adhesive on a nylon thread net and utilizes reflecting quality of the aluminum foil. The orifice plate is formed in shape of a solar panel, and the foil is made into smooth aluminum with 90 to 95 percentage reflectivity by raw material of high-purity aluminum from 1A99 to 1A95.    USE - Aluminum foil spotlight mirror for use in a solar panel. Uses include but are not limited to a solar power station, solar water heater, solar cooker and photovoltaic power station.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is formed in such a manner that the orifice of the orifice plate avoids production of bubbles when the adhesive is dried and solidified. The aluminum foil spotlight mirror is formed with a hand piece by piece or formed by mold in one time. The mirror is designed to be light and non-shattering with low cost and simple construction, while extending working life to be more than 10 years.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an aluminum foil spotlight mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aluminum foil spotlight mirror.
NOVELTY - The unit has solar energy battery elements arranged on encapsulation materials i.e. polyethylene vinyl acetate or transparent epoxy resin, on an encapsulation substrate i.e. toughened glass, cement board or sheet metal, and a solar energy battery is a crystal, non-crystal or film solar energy battery. Anode and cathode connection lines are conducted out, and a laminated encapsulation is performed after using a cover board made of toughened glass or transparent resin to cover. A clamp is used to make the cover board and substrate stagger lengthways to form steps before laminated encapsulation.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic building unit for being fixed on building roofing used in an integral application of solar energy and construction.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is transversely fixed through set groove and building beam that are bonded through industrial mucilage glue, so that the transverse encapsulation is ensured. The building unit has the functions of heat insulation, waterproofing, fireproofing and electricity generating. And it is directly set on building roofing. The unit has simple structure, and photovoltaic component, thus reducing the cost more than 30 percent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy photovoltaic building unit.
NOVELTY - The subassembly has a space bar e.g. aluminum space bar, surrounded between a top-face glass board and a bottom-face glass board. A sealed hollow cavity is filled with inert gases or vacuumized. A bypass diode and a subassembly state display module are installed in the hollow cavity. The diode and the display module are in electric connection with a solar battery sheet. Positive and negative electrodes of the solar battery sheet pass through the bar. Butyl glue is painted on a contact position between the top-face glass board, the bottom-face glass board and the bar.    USE - Small-power modularized solar battery subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The subassembly prolongs the useful life, and improves adaptability of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small-power modularized solar battery subassembly.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has an aluminum sheet utilized as an underlay (2), and N-shaped crystalline silicon particles (1) sintered on an aluminum sheet surface. A contact part of the silicon particles and the aluminum sheet forms a silicon-aluminum alloy (4) positive and negative (PN) knot. The silicon particles are braze welded on the aluminum sheet surface, and the aluminum sheet is used as a support member, and a back electrode of the solar battery. An insulating material is provided to fully cover the silicon particles clearance, and to expose the silicon particles surface.    USE - Aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for an aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    N-shaped crystalline silicon particles (1)    Underlay (2)    Silicon-aluminum alloy (4)    Middle insulating barrier (5)    Transparent conductive layer (6)    Antireflection layer (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flexible composite substrate including a transparent polyimide film (3), and a silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film (2) orderly generated by collosol-gelatum provided on a surface of the polyimide film and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane layer (1) which is anti-ozone eroding. Two sub-batteries are generated by orderly arraying a lower sub-battery and an upper sub-battery on another surface of the polyimide film. Transparent conductive oxide is zinc oxide-aluminum or tin oxide/indium tin oxide.    USE - Dual knots flexibility laminated film solar battery for space.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation rate of the light is improved by the silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film. The polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane film can improve the anti-ozone eroding ability of the battery, and tandem superposition of the two sub-batteries improves the utilization ratio of solar spectrum, thus improving photoelectric transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dual knots flexibility laminated film solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane layer (1)    Silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film (2)    Transparent polyimide film (3)    Upper electrode layer (4)    N type cadmium sulfide layers (5, 8)    P type cadmium telluride layer (6)    Middle electrode layer (7)    P type copper-indium-selenium layer (9)    Molybdenum metal lower electrode layer (10)
NOVELTY - A polymer solar battery comprises substrates, which are connected with each other in turn, anode layer, anode decorating layer, photoelectric active layer, cathode decorating layer, and cathode layer. The cathode decorating layer is dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film.    USE - Used as polymer solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar battery; and causes no damage to the photoelectric active layer at the lower layer, thus is suitable for use in industrial scale production. Compared with the existing battery, in which lithium fluoride is used as cathode decorating layer material, the polymer solar battery has simple technology, low cost, and excellent reproducibility. The thickness of the dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film is easy to be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of polymer solar battery comprising continuously preparing a substrate with anode layer, anode decorating layer, and photoelectric active layer in turn; spin coating the photoelectric active layer with dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium solution, which is dried in vacuum to obtain cathode decorating layer; and preparing the cathode decorating layer with cathode layer to obtain the polymer solar battery.
NOVELTY - A polymer gel electrolyte is prepared by making multi-hydroxyl polymer, polymer containing ether and resin mixing material as polymer gel electrolyte substrate; forming closed micro-pore structure through inducting micro-phase separating elements in the substrate; and affixing Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent as electron donors and adding inorganic or organic electrolyte.    USE - For solar battery, solid secondary battery, electro-luminescent, electro-chromism or sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer gel electrolyte can solve problems of complex encapsulation, and unsteady and short useful life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing polymer gel electrolyte for solar battery, comprising:    (A) providing multi-hydroxyl polymer or polymer containing ether and resin in a Moore ratio of 1:1:4 under room temperature by using redox initiation agent to obtain polymer gel electrolyte substrate, and removing the moisture through heating;    (B) inducting insolubility micro-phase separating component in the substrate, where the Moore ratio of micro-phase separating component absorbed substrate and resin monomer in the substrate is 1:1-1:2.5;    (C) adding inorganic electrolyte with Moore chroma (0.5-1 mol/L) and redox electro-oxidation with Moore chroma (0.05-0.1 mol/L) in the Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent, and dipping the substrate through insolubility micro-phase separating component of the second step, where the dosage of inorganic electrolyte, redox electro-oxidation and Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent can dissolve the substrate to prepare micro-pore polymer gel electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current electric motor (3) whose front part is connected with a tailor-made gear reduction unit (4) which regulates a rotating speed through internal six drive gears according to a drive ratio. Six drive gears in an internal side of the gear reduction unit have a fixed drive gear fixed on an internal side of a gear reduction unit upper cover cap. A fixed drive gear is fixed on a lower bottom surface of the gear reduction unit. An upper right active drive gear and a lower right active drive gear are assembled on a right fixing shaft.    USE - Device for rotating a photovoltaic power system for displaying a clay figure.    ADVANTAGE - The device does not cause pollution during processing of generating renewable energy by a photovoltaic power. The device ensures clay figures folk arts and crafts with long culture, and provides tourist goods with culture value. The device irradiates of outdoor sun light or indoor halogen lamp, and the optical energy is transformed to the electric energy and mechanical energy, so that the clay figures can rotate slowly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a rotating device of a photovoltaic power system for displaying clay figures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rotating device.    Clay figure (1)    Exhibition stand (2)    Direct current electric motor (3)    Gear reduction unit (4)    Power output shaft (5)    Power output shaft (6)    Chassis (7)    Electric lead (8)
NOVELTY - The turbine (100) has rotatable object comprising central hub portion and several spoke panels so that coupled end of spoke panel is coupled to central hub portion. The free end of spoke panel is extending radially away from central axis (106). The coupled ends of several gates are coupled to spoke panel free end. The gate free end pivoting between open position and closed position on hinge portion is in releasable engagement with adjacent spoke panel.    USE - Water turbine for power generation module of water turbine generator station installed in river bed, sea floor and in floating platform such as electrical generating barge (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power of natural continuous energy in form of flowing water is converted into useable power without requiring consumption of fossil fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water turbine module assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of water turbine module.    Water turbine (100)    Central axis (106)    Turbine module (400)    Inlet end (402)    Outlet end (404)    Directional vane (412)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic power generation system comprises a looped rail (1) that is installed such that the angle defined by a looped rail installation direction (b) and the water flow direction (a) is in the range of about 10-45 degrees .    USE - Hydraulic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the hydraulic power generation system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of the hydraulic power generation system.    Looped rail (1)    Pulley (2)    Connector (3)    Looped rail installation direction (a)    Water flow direction (b)
NOVELTY - An elliptical trainer includes a stride adjusting device in each crank mechanism. The stride adjusting device includes a movable member (34) slidingly engaged on the crank (31) and acting as a pivotal connection between the crank and a reciprocating bar (41), and a threaded rod (35) secured along the crank and threaded into the movable member. A motor (36), operated by a control member (37), drives the threaded rod. A switch (38) is electrically connected to the control member.    USE - Elliptical trainer for providing simulated walking or running exercises.    ADVANTAGE - User can set elliptical trainer at desired stride length by only pressing switch and simultaneously and precisely adjusting length of cranks using two motors without risk of asymmetrical setting. Stride adjusting device includes few simple members, making trainer low cost to manufacture or assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partly cut-away perspective view of a stride adjusting device and its connection to a reciprocating bar in an elliptical trainer.    Crank (31)    Movable member (34)    Threaded rod (35)    Motor (36)    Control member (37)    Switch (38)    Reciprocating bar (41)
NOVELTY - The system has a simplified interface box (39) removably connected between a source of electrical power and incoming power wiring to a fitness and therapy device e.g. treadmill (30). A current transducer removably disposed on the interface box is used for sensing current signals to the fitness and therapy device. A computer unit for analyzing, displaying, and reporting the current signals determines human and animal performance on the device using measurable parameters. A measurable parameter is selected from the group consisting of stride profile and average cycle fraction difference.    USE - Human and animal performance data acquisition, analysis and diagnostic system for fitness and therapy device such as a treadmill, an exercise bicycle, or an elliptical trainer.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill electric voltage and current signals are recorded as a person walks on the treadmill normally and in several irregular ways that simulates various physical impairments, thus demonstrating the sensitivity needed to perform human and animal gait analysis. The system provides average stride profiles that predominantly influences by the gait of the user, thus providing a suitable and sensitive signature for performing gait analysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for determining human and animal performance on a fitness and therapy device    (2) a method for analyzing a physical condition of a subject human or animal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a treadmill having a simplified interface box and a computer unit for analyzing, displaying, and reporting the current signals.    Treadmill (30)    Simplified interface box (39)
NOVELTY - The solar panel apparatus (10) has solar panels (18) supported on a horizontal support (16) that is supported on a pair of vertical supports (12). The metallic vertical supports have a twist (14) of sufficient length for ground installation such that the vertical supports are rotated utilizing a post pounding device during ground installation.    USE - Ground-installed solar panel apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical supports of the solar panel apparatus can be installed in the ground securely, stably and easily using simple, reliable ad low cost post pounding device. The vertical support resists the upward forces from high winds hitting the flat surfaces of solar panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for installing solar panel array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar panel apparatus.    Solar panel apparatus (10)    Vertical supports (12)    Twist of vertical supports (14)    Horizontal support (16)    Solar panels (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell array (210) coupled to an outdoor under control device (200) to provide electricity to the outdoor when the control device operate in a specific state. A non-solar power unit is connected to the outdoor under control device to provide electricity to the outdoor when control device operates in another state. A switch (220) is connected to the solar cell array and non-solar power unit for performing switching operation between the solar cell array and non-solar power. A wireless transceiver (250) transmits and receives data to/from an external device.    USE - Solar cell outdoor control system for a digital content player that displays MPEG-1 Audio layer 3 (MP3) file and MPEG-1 Audio layer 4 (MP3) file. Can also be used for a notebook, a media player, an electronic book, a digital photo-frame, a portable remoter cellar, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a smart phone.    ADVANTAGE - The system is small in size and light in weight. The system has high speed of operation and achieves multi-function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system.    Outdoor under control device (200)    Solar cell array (210)    Switch (220)    Wireless transceiver (250)    Processing unit (260)    Image capture device (270)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has an upright rod (20) pivotally attached to both sides of a bottom support frame (11). Treadle planks (13) mainly comprise two telescopic rods fitted to each other, and a total length of the treadle planks depends upon a telescopic adjustment between telescopic rods under an influence of an action of the telescopic adjusting mechanism. A synchronic displacement of a coupling rod (21) is employed for an easy adjustment of an exercise pace, where the telescopic adjusting mechanism is electrically operated.    USE - Telescopic pace-adjusting mechanism for an elliptical cross trainer to permit a free adjustment of an exercise pace.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism of an elliptical cross trainer makes use of a telescopic way for changing the length of the treadle planks at anytime. The mechanism achieves a basic effect of adjusting a vertical exercise position. The mechanism provides assembly elements to be simplified for ensuring a better economic benefit and usability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a telescopic pace-adjusting mechanism.    Frame unit (10)    Bottom support frame (11)    Treadle planks (13)    Upright rod (20)    Coupling rod (21)
NOVELTY - The exercise assistance apparatus is provided with processing unit that performs information processing that is reflected in video according to analysis result of analysis unit. An analysis unit analyzes motion of retroreflection sheets (11) based on result of detection by detection unit. A multimedia processor (21) detects retroreflection sheets based on result of imaging by imaging unit (17). A video generation unit generates video that guides foot steeping with respect to player (100).    USE - Exercise assistance apparatus for assisting foot stepping movement.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves reduction and space-saving. Provides an exercise assistance apparatus that can assist continuation of foot stepping movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows whole structure of exercise assistance system.    TV monitor (7)    Retroreflection sheets (11)    Imaging unit (17)    Multimedia processor (21)    Player (100)
NOVELTY - The power control signal input device has a pair of leg stroke pedal (1) connected to a generator (2). The generator generates electricity when the pedals are moved by a person. The output of the generator is transferred to the device through a generator output terminal (3).    USE - Power control signal input device for electric motor of motor vehicle and electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The fatigue and lack of exercise produced by driving the vehicle are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the leg stroke input device.    Leg stroke pedal (1)    Generator (2)    Generator output terminal (3)
NOVELTY - The H-steel materials (2) provided in the mortar layer (8) is fixed in parallel with the installation surface. The flanges (21) are anchored to the deformed bars (9) located in the lower side of the H-steel material. Several die materials (4) are formed between the lower sides of the H-steel materials.    USE - Installation structure of solar panel in rooftop of building and homes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the die materials are formed between the lower sides of the H-steel materials, the occurrence of damage to the solar panel due to the strong wind is prevented and the installation of the solar panel is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view of the installation structure of solar panel.    H-steel materials (2)    Die materials (4)    Mortar layer (8)    Deformed bars (9)    Flanges (21)
NOVELTY - The material comprises a layer of thin flexible film laminated to a layer of stretch resistant reinforcing material. Outer layers (1, 2) of the thin flexible film sandwiches the layer of stretch resistant reinforcing material. The thin flexible film has a thickness of range of 0.01 millimeter to 0.1 millimeter. The stretch resistant reinforcing material is one of fiber glass mesh, strands of polyester yarn, loosely woven scrim or unidirectional fibers. The stretch resistant reinforcing material comprises stretch resistant yarn arranged in a pair of groups of parallel strands.    USE - Lightweight stretch resistant laminated material for fabrication of a kite or wing (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material improves the performance of the kite offering profile stability and provides increased turning response to input from the rider. The material eliminates the need for sewing seams in the kite. The material does not absorb water during water landings or crashes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a laminated material.    Outer layers (1, 2)    Inner layer (3)
NOVELTY - Polycrystalline origin identification involves determining product image of the product (2,4,6,8) with a comparison picture of a comparison product in polycrystalline structure with the help of an image evaluation. The product is assigned to the comparison product as associated, where a characteristic structure of the product and the comparison product are similar to each other.    USE - Method for identifying the origin of a polycrystalline product, particularly a solar module or a precursor product of the solar module    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline origin identification method enables to identify the origin of a polycrystalline product, particularly wafer, a solar cell or solar module, create images of the products automatically and continuously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing product pictures of a polycrystalline product, particularly a solar module or a precursor product of the solar module, which has a memory for storing the product picture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the method.    Products (2,4,6,8)    Device (10)    Camera (16)    Polarization filter (18)    Memory (26)
NOVELTY - The bike has a handle located on head part of a bike frame, and a saddle fixed on the bike frame. A rotating shaft is placed in middle part of a crank pedal, where the crank pedal is pivoted below the bike frame. A generator is located on rear part of the bike frame, and the rotating shaft and rotor of generator are assorted and connected by a gear chain. A reading table is provided with a radio, MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3), MPEG-1 Audio Layer 4 (MP4) or other multi-media devices. A desk lamp is located on the reading table.    USE - Multifunctional foot pedal stationary bike.    ADVANTAGE - The bike integrates fitness, reading, lighting and entertainment functions into one, increases the interest of user, and prevents accidents by cutting off output from generator. The bike can monitor working state of generator and storage battery in real time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional foot pedal stationary bike.
NOVELTY - The instrument has a base connected with a housing of a main body through a support. A binocular eyepiece, a convex lens, a picture, an optical sheet and a LED backlight are arranged in the housing of the main body. The LED backlight is equipped with a red LED and a white LED, where the two kinds of LED do not glow at the same time. The picture is equipped with a precise vision exercise picture or a vision stimulation exercise picture or a triple visual exercise picture. A control circuit is fixed in a base, which is connected with a remote controller.    USE - Therapeutic instrument for an amblyopia sufferer.    ADVANTAGE - The instrument can realize triple visual exercise function such as simultaneous vision, stereo vision and fusion functions. The instrument can realize heydinger brush exercise, red scintillation exercise, precise level vision contrast exercise, grating exercise, precise eyesight exercise and posterior image exercise functions. The vision of amblyopia sufferer is promoted through implementation of precise eyesight exercise, and the stereo vision of the amblyopia sufferer is recovered and established by realizing the triple visual function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a therapeutic instrument.
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling water box (3) made of plastic and connected to a back part of a crystalline silicon solar module (2), where four sides of the box have inverse rim. A frame (1) and a sealing rubber strip (6) are placed around four sides of the crystalline silicon solar module and four sides of the inverse rim of the box. The frame and the sealing rubber strip are fixed with each other into a block by an adhesive. Position of opposite angles on a bottom face of the box is provided with an intake joint (4) and an outlet joint (5).    USE - Cooling device for a crystalline silicon solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cooling device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Frame (1)    Crystalline silicon solar module (2)    Cooling water box (3)    Intake joint (4)    Outlet joint (5)    Sealing rubber strip (6)
NOVELTY - The controller has a solar energy signal board placed on one side of a dark surface of a shielding board. A gap is formed between the energy signal board and the shielding board. Two groups of east and west sunlight receivers are placed on the energy signal board. The east and west sunlight receiver transmits a signal of received sunlight to an electronic control part. The electronic control part processes the obtained signal, and produces a corresponding control signal to transmit to a power unit part. The power unit part adjusts direction of the controller according to the control signal.    USE - Sunlight tracking controller for a solar energy utilization device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The controller ensures high sensibility tracking effect, has simple structure, and is inexpensive and easy to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy utilization device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sunlight tracking controller.
NOVELTY - The bicycle (1) has a motor for driving a pedal chain to turn and drive the bicycle, where the motor drives a pedal chain wheel to turn. A control module (2) adjusts a running way of the bicycle according to a feedback signal of a myoelectric signal module (4) and sends control signals to a functional electric stimulating module (3) according to the running way of the bicycle. The functional electric stimulating module generates a stimulating mode according to a control signal of the control module and stimulates to a leg muscle of users.    USE - Sports training bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is multifunctional.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sports training bicycle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sports training bicycle (1)    Control module (2)    Data converter (2-3)    Functional electric stimulating module (3)    Myoelectric signal module (4)
NOVELTY - The motion unit has a drive motor mounted in a shell and driving a pivot shaft to rotate through a speed reducer. The pivot shaft indirectly drives a vertical bar seat to form a circular motion. A linking bar is fixed in the bar seat, where a vertical position of the linking bar is regulated by a regulating device. A guide part is clamped by a user under crotch, and is mounted on the top of the linking bar. An extension rod is mounted in a position on the top of a driven gear, and the bar seat is vertically fixed between connecting rods.    USE - Waist motion unit.    ADVANTAGE - The motion unit can guide the waist of human body to swing automatically, so as to achieve easy motion effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a waist motion unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has a sub-battery i.e. silicon-type PN junction battery, provided on a top layer (6), another sub-battery i.e. gallium arsenide-type PN junction battery, provided on a middle layer (4) and a third sub-battery i.e. gallium indium phosphide-type PN junction battery, provided on a bottom layer (1), where the sub-batteries are connected to form a series of connection structures through a tunnel junction (3). The connection structures of each sub-battery and between the sub-batteries are directly grown on a substrate of a silicon single crystal.    USE - Silicon based multi-junction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the solar battery avoids the need for matching the silicon with the gallium arsenide as well as increases the converting rate of the solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a silicon based multi-junction solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a silicon based multi-junction solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bottom layer (1)    Transition layer (2)    Tunnel junction (3)    Middle layer (4)    Top layer (6)
NOVELTY - The structure has a block of light-connecting mirror i.e. plane glass, provided on an upper part of a chip of a solar battery. A light transmitting region is positioned on the light-connecting mirror with the same size of the chip of the solar battery, where the chip of the solar battery is matched with the light-connecting mirror. A light-reflecting region e.g. matted glass, is positioned on an outer edge of the light transmitting region of the light-connecting mirror. A reflecting film is plated on the light-reflecting region.    USE - Chip protecting structure for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light transmitting region is positioned on the light-connecting mirror with the same size of the chip of the solar battery, thus facilitating the chip to effectively connect the sunlight. The provision of the light-reflecting region makes the distribution of the light irradiated in the chip by the diffused reflection or the refraction, thus facilitating the uniform distribution of the light irradiated in the chip to increase the filling factor of the chip of the solar battery, and hence avoiding the fault of the solar battery so that the effective utilization of the solar battery is greatly increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a chip protecting structure for a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a microcontroller with a proportion-integral-derivative controller and a load prediction meter. A drive circuit is controlled by the microcontroller to drive a motor. A load meter and a speed counter are provided to detect the load state and the rotate speed of the motor and to send continually load and speed feedback signals to microcontroller. A control signal is generated by the microcontroller, when the feedback signals are received, and the control signal is received by the drive circuit to adjust the output state of the motor.    USE - Control method for a running machine for driving a tracked motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flow chart of a running machine control method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photovoltaic array (1) providing direct current to a capacitor (3) and a converter (4) through an anti-reverse diode (2). The converter converts direct current into alternate current. A filtering inductor (5) forms a low-pass filter with a filter capacitor (6), and is used for filtering the high-frequency harmonic caused by the high-frequency action of electric devices in the converter. An inactive electric filter (7) is formed by the inductor and the capacitor, and used for loading a great part of main wave voltage.    USE - High-effect photovoltaic merged network and mixed active electric filter integrated device.    ADVANTAGE - The device performs reactive compensation to electric network, restrains electric network harmonic, reduces the electric network wastage and improves electric energy quality. The device has simple structure, high efficiency and multi-functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-effect photovoltaic merged network and mixed active electric filter integrated device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar photovoltaic array (1)    Anti-reverse diode (2)    Capacitor (3)    Converter (4)    Filtering inductor (5)    Filter capacitor (6)    Inactive electric filter (7)    Electric network (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode material layer that covers a photoelectric conversion layer, an electrode, and a transparent substrate. A part of the electrode material layer and a part of the photoelectric conversion layer are removed to form multiple openings in a Y-direction for exposing an electrode surface. Multiple openings in X direction are formed with another set of openings in X direction to isolate the electrode material layer from a comb-type electrode and two-dimensional arranged electrodes.    USE - Method for manufacturing a film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the occurrence of the short circuit so that the influence of the technical yield due to laser cutting technique at high temperature is avoided. The part of the electrode material layer and the part of the photoelectric conversion layer are removed to form multiple openings in the Y-direction for exposing the electrode surface, thus exposing the transparent substrate without covering the transparent electrode, and hence improving the rate of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a film solar battery module comprising multiple batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a film solar battery module.
NOVELTY - The method involves orienting photovoltaic panel with rotation about an axis to reach at the angular position of maximum energy production identified by comparing signals detected in each position relative to radiation incident upon capturing surface (12a) of sensor (12). The sensor capturing surface is shifted into the sequence of angular positions within movement independent of capturing surface of panel, so that the panel is shifted solely during orientation of panel to reach at a preselected orientation.    USE - Method for operative control of orientation of capturing surface of photovoltaic panel.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation of capturing surface of photovoltaic panel can be controlled structurally and appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for device for operative control of orientation of capturing surface of photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for operative control of orientation of capturing surface of photovoltaic panel.    Device for operative control of panel (10)    Stationary support (11)    Sensor (12)    Sensor capturing surface (12a)    Terminals of sensor (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a pedaling exerciser (16) including a frame, and a motor for rotating a crankshaft (34). A support stand (12) supports a chair (14) that is placed above and away from an exerciser and positions the feet and legs of a user corresponding to pedals of the exerciser while sitting in the chair. A pair of ankle strap sandals (40) is provided for restraining a respective foot of the user, where the ankle strap sandals are connected to the respective pedals and selectively positioned according to the axis of rotation of the pedal with respect to a crankshaft end.    USE - Exercise apparatus for providing active and continuous passive motion of lower body extremities or legs of a user.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is personalized to accommodate different users and to provide the user with low impact work out or therapy exercise that is applied on joints of the user. The apparatus can be adjusted to provide different speeds for progressively strengthening arms and legs of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus including a support stand supporting a wheel chair in operable relation to an active/passive pedaling exerciser fitted with specially configured sandals for exercising the legs of a user.    Exercise apparatus (10)    Support stand (12)    Chair (14)    Pedaling exerciser (16)    Crankshaft (34)    Ankle strap sandals (40)
NOVELTY - The connector has male connector elements (22) electrically connected to positive and negative terminals of bus bars and extending through backing material. The power cables comprise female connector elements mating with the male connector elements to form electrical connection between power cables and positive and negative terminals of bus bars to which photovoltaic cells are electrically connected.    USE - Connector for connecting photovoltaic (PV) module (claimed) installed in roof of building and outlet power cables.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable and durable connector for electrically connecting terminals within the photovoltaic module to power cables.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic module; and    (2) photovoltaic module assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an underside view of bus bar of connector.    Bus bar portions (17a-17d)    Diode (18)    Male connector element (22)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a motor rotating a cog to move a lock cylinder into and out of a lock shaft by moving the cylinder in a direction along an axis. The cog rotates about the axis, and the cylinder is oriented to the axis. The cog has no translational motion in a direction parallel to the axis, and the cylinder has grooves. The cog engages the grooves, where the rotation of the cog causes the cylinder to rotate with the cog. The cog slides within the grooves as the cylinder moves along the axis.    USE - Lock mechanism for opening and closing an electronic lock e.g. auto lock, bike lock, door lock, gun lock, weapon lock, luggage lock, purse lock, safe lock, school lock, gym lock, ski lock, and padlock, for securing a safe, vault, door, auto and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism effectively and easily locks without the usage of a key and access code, and prevents unauthorized user attempts to break the safe, and records the unauthorized finger print, thus enabling a user to identify and apprehend the perpetrator. The mechanism is small in size, and less in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lock mechanism.
NOVELTY - Method of muscles training, in which training load is changed during execution of movements by user, training load change is carried out by means of power unit, control device, which is equipped with program that corresponds to profile of load change, and detectors of working platform position that is moved by contraction and expansion of working platform user muscles, at that certain load of power loading unit corresponds to every reading of detectors, at that user movements are executed with maximum possible speed, and program algorithm includes two speed thresholds with the possibility of change, the top one, during movement of which signal is sent from position detector to increase load by value that is proportional to the level of threshold exceeding, and the bottom one, at achievement of which signal is sent for reduction of load by value that is proportional to the level of threshold exceeding.    USE - Sports; games.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility to realise any algorithm of load change in time.7 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention can be used for rehabilitation of children suffering from superior digestive diseases associated with Helicobacter pylori. For this purpose balneo-, climatic landscaping, phyto-, music aromatic therapy, therapeutic physical training, massage and mineral water intake. All the procedures are carried out strictly defined consistency and in specified time.    USE - Medicine; gastroenterology.    ADVANTAGE - Improved psychoemotional state and continuous remission for these type of patients using solely health resort treatment.3 cl, 2 tbl, 2 ex
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar cell plates (10) pivotally engaged to an upper frame (20). A cell plate moving member is united to the upper frame to supply a rotation force to the plates. A lower frame (40) is fixed to an installing site to support the upper frame and other components. The frames are connected with each other by frame moving members for supplying rotation force to the upper frame. A programmable logic controller of the control box is used for controlling the cell plate moving member and the frame moving members based on signals generated by direction sensors (22, 23).    USE - Apparatus for accumulating high capacity solar beam energy.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus simultaneously moves the frames and the solar cell plates based on moving direction of sun, thus maximizing solar beam energy accumulating effect in an effective manner. The frames and the solar panels are moved at same time to obtain high efficiency. The economic value of the apparatus is improved in better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a high capacity solar beam energy accumulating apparatus.    Solar panels (10)    Upper frame (20)    Direction sensors (22, 23)    Lower frame (40)    Hydraulic cylinder (51)
NOVELTY - The powertrain has solar power generators which connects the individually installed apparatus for keeping track of the sun driving part to heat generator via a drive motor. A power transmission axis (30a,30b) and universal joints (32a,32b) deliver the torque in a state where shaft-angle is refracted is connected.    USE - Powertrain for tracker solar power generation system of power transmission axis.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to deliver the torque of the drive motor to the location of the under construction solar power generator smoothly and the range error between the solar power generator is compensated since the spline gear is connected and length-controlled via the universal joint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure chart of the powertrain of the tracker solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gear-box (10)    Screw (21)    Cylinder (23)    Power transmission axis (30a,30b)    Universal joints (32a,32b)
NOVELTY - The device has front load sensors (193a) installed on the front of a track belt (111) to sense the position of the user on the track belt. Rear load sensors (193b) are installed on the rear of the track belt to sense the position of the user on the track belt. The position of the user is sensed by comparing the values measured by the front load sensor and the rear load sensor, respectively. The device accelerates, when the user moves towards the front of the treadmill, and decelerates when the user moves towards the rear of the treadmill.    USE - Automatic speed control device for a treadmill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the speed of the track belt of the treadmill automatically according to users walking or running speed as the user wants. The location of the user is not distorted by the hand movement of user, thus improving the reliability of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling speed automatically    (2) a treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a track.    Track belt (111)    Support stand (118)    Control panel part (120)    Front load sensor (193a)    Rear load sensor (193b)
NOVELTY - The manufacture method involves forming a texturized surface on a substrate, and then forming a light absorption layer corresponding to a P-type semiconductor on top of the substrate. A window layer is then formed corresponding to an N-type semiconductor using photo absorbent imprinting process to form a photoelectric converter configured to convert light into electric signal through the PN junction. The texturized surface is molded into the thin film structure provided on the substrate of the photoelectric converter.    USE - Photoelectric converter manufacture method for making photoelectric converter (claimed) e.g. solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a method for effectively forming the texturized surface on the light absorption layer of the thin film structure of a photoelectric converter. Ensures enhanced light collection efficiency due to the formation of texturized surface of the photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows is a flowchart showing the photoelectric converter manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Imprinting process (S200)    Light absorption layer formation step (S206)
NOVELTY - A deck for a treadmill and a manufacturing method for the same are provided to solve the problems due to the use of silicone oil, and to manufacture a deck by using the slipping capacity of carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deck for a treadmill includes a middle support body(201), one or more first paper plates(202c), one or more paper plates(203a,203b) and third paper plates(204). The middle support body is installed to have a predetermined thickness to sustain the load of a human being. The first paper plates are attached to the upper surface of the middle support body in one or more layers, and are made by precipitating a craft sheet in phenol. The second paper plates are attached to the lower surface of the middle support body in one or more layers, and are made by precipitating a craft sheet in phenol.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The present invention automatically sets up the rotational plate with the drive of the motor as the designated angle to be rotated rightly and inversely. The device for exercising the waist obtaining the effect that automatically turns the body of the user getting up on the rotational plate and the body twists waist and the waist exercise is and it induces the flickering of the abdominal muscle at the same time removes the abdominal muscle is provided, the motor has.The sporting goods which this the present invention the waist exercise by from side to side turning the body and twisting waist are characterized by including the main body, composed of handle installed at the top end portion of pillar and the pillar which is installed in one side of casing and the casing settled in the surface to be established the rotational plate which is rotated rightly and inversely as the designated angle the rotational plate are installed on the top of casing, and the driving means providing the driving force rotating in forward and reverses directions the rotational plate and the control panel which is electrically connected to the motor to control the driving means and adjusts speed and time.It turns with sporting goods, waist exercise, rotational plate, it waist turns.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plate-type support base formed on an upper surface of a base plate (10). A plate-type susceptor (100) is formed on the base plate. A semiconductor device is placed on an upper surface of the susceptor, and a heating unit is installed in the susceptor. A device vertically transferring unit (500) is provided for transferring the device. A metal precursor injecting part (400) is provided for injecting a metal precursor to an upper surface of the device. An injection part vertically transferring unit is provided for vertically transferring the metal precursor injecting part.    USE - Apparatus for doping metal in a LCD device glass substrate, an organic electro luminescence device glass substrate, a solar battery (all claimed) and an organic LED.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uniformly distributes nickel particles on the surface of a semiconductor device by injecting and depositing the metal precursor on the surface of the semiconductor device. The metal precursor controls the amount of the nickel particle formed in the surface of the semiconductor device in an effective manner. The apparatus avoids damage of the glass substrates. The apparatus is simple in structure, and reduces the maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of a metal doping apparatus.    Base plate (10)    Susceptor (100)    Metal precursor injecting part (400)    Device vertically transferring unit (500)    Showerhead horizontal feed unit (600)
NOVELTY - The device has an n-type nitride semiconductor layer (120) formed on a substrate (100). A gallium nitride (GaN) layer (130a) and an indium gallium nitride (InGaN) layer (130b) are arranged on a portion of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer to form a current diffusion layer (130). An active layer (140) is formed on the current diffusion layer, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer (150) is formed on the active layer. A p-type electrode (170) is formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer, and an n-type electrode (180) is formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer.    USE - Nitride semiconductor device for e.g. emitting device, solar battery, optical sensor and power device.    ADVANTAGE - The indium gallium nitride (InGaN) layer is arranged on the portion of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer to form a current diffusion layer that improves a current diffusion effect. The device has high efficiency and reliability, and improves the electrostatic discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a nitride semiconductor device.    Substrate (100)    N-type nitride semiconductor layer (120)    Current diffusion layer (130)    Gallium nitride layer (130a)    Indium gallium nitride layer (130b)    Active layer (140)    P-type nitride semiconductor layer (150)    P-type electrode (170)    N-type electrode (180)
NOVELTY - The machine has a body (10) having multiple support bars supporting patients to make the patients stand erect. A conveyor unit (20) is installed at a lower end of the body. A power unit (30) is installed at one side of the body to forcibly move legs of the patients by repeatedly pulling and releasing a wire (34) connected to a cuff (32). A movement sensing unit (50) has multiple laser sensors. A control unit (70) controls turning speed of the unit (20). A display unit (40) includes multiple operating buttons. The unit (30) has a motor (310) and a winding roller (320).    USE - Walking training machine for partially paralyzed patients.    ADVANTAGE - The machine recovers the movement for the center of gravity and walking sense for upright walking by letting the patient to walk on the turning conveyor unit. The machine maximizes the effectiveness of a rehabilitation treatment. The machine has simple configuration, and facilitates manipulation. The machine performs the rehabilitation treatment in less setup time for the patients. The machine reduces the fabrication cost, and minimizes the economical charge of the patients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a walking training machine.    Body (10)    Conveyor unit (20)    Power unit (30)    Cuff (32)    Wire (34)    Display unit (40)    Movement sensing unit (50)    Control unit (70)    Motor (310)    Winding roller (320)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a motion sensor unit (20) sensing a jumping motion of a user and measuring and outputting a motion signal. A motion information operation unit (30) compares, calculates and pre-sets the present motion information. A coaching sound (CS) storing and generating unit (40) generates and outputs coaching sound. A music storing and playing unit (90) stores or plays a music file chosen by the user. A wireless transmitting unit (100) modulates the music and CS output and transmits wireless signal demodulated by a music and CS output unit (110) that outputs the music and CS.    USE - Jump motion managing apparatus for aerobic exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables the user to jump repeatedly by hearing motion information as sound in desirable various patterns and messages of various repertories. The exercise information of the user, the condition that user freely sets up and the message in which user is freely able to edit are voiced and the coating sound is produced. The apparatus increases the exercise effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a jump motion management apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motion sensor unit (20)    Motion information operation unit (30)    Coaching sound storing and generating unit (40)    Music storing and playing unit (90)    Wireless transmitting unit (100)    Music and CS output unit (110)
NOVELTY - A belly exercise device for diet is provided to move repeatedly the belly by periodically pushing the belly according to the movement of a rotating body installed in a tube, and to be cheap by installing motor at both sides of the rotating body instead of a plurality of vibration motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A belly exercise device for diet is composed of a tube having a receiving space part formed inside in a longitudinal direction; an outer cover bonded on the outer periphery of the tube; female and male connectors(300,300') fitted in the receiving space part and provided with a connector function in charging to let a user put on the exercise device; a charging battery unit(400) comprising charging batteries connected to the male connector to supply operating power of the device; a control unit(500) connected to the female connector to control the operation of the device; a motor driving circuit unit(600) comprising motor driving circuits coupled to the control unit through a power line; a motor(700) connected to the motor driving circuit through the female and male connectors by the power line; a motor connected to the motor driving circuit by the power line; and a rotating body(800) combined to the shafts of the motors and rotated.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An exercise aid is provided to be applied as a variety of exercise tools including a stretching machine, a wooden pillow, a waste pillow, etc., so that any one is able to do a simple exercise at a low cost and in an easy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exercise aid(10) includes a plurality of cells formed inside and a smooth outer coating(12). The exercise aid(10) is formed in a cylindrical pillar shape that is 6.0-7.5cm in diameter and 20-50cm in length, and has a density ranging from 0.1 to 0.15g/cm^3. The cell is either an open cell or a closed cell, or a mixed form of open and closed cells, and each cell has a size of 100 micrometers to 2 millimeters. Preferably, the exercise aid(10) is made out of a mixture of a base(or main) element selected from a natural resin, a synthetic resin, natural rubber and synthetic rubber, and a foaming agent.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An alternating current (AC) dynamo (30) drives by rotation of a pedal (14) on which a person steps in for generating an alternating voltage and the dynamo rectifies and outputs the alternating voltage. A controller (40) adjusts the magnitude of the foot depression resistance of pedal by adjusting the voltage applied to a rotor-coil (30R) of the dynamo. A battery (41) charges by applying the output voltage of the dynamo.    USE - Simple electric power generating apparatus for bicycle-type training machine.    ADVANTAGE - The simple electric power generating apparatus carries out time continuation and continues rotation of pedal by generating the electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block of the simple electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pedal (14)    AC dynamo (30)    Rotor-coil (30R)    Controller (40)    Battery (41)
NOVELTY - The solar tracking modular equipment (1) has a left-right solar cell panels (7a,7b) provided on a casing (6) of an actuator (3) and an electric power generation solar cell panel (2). The left-right solar cell panel is connected to a motor (8) of the actuator. The electric power generation solar cell panel is connected with the motor by an inter-lock (9) provided in the panel.    USE - Solar tracking modular equipment for solar energy utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power generation solar cell panel is connected to the motor through the inter-lock, the solar cell panel is independent and the required external utility power is avoided. Thus a slim profile of the tracking module is ensured and the cost of manufacture is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar tracking module equipment.    Solar tracking modular equipment (1)    Electric power generation solar cell panel (2)    Actuator (3)    Casing (6)    Left-right solar cell panels (7a,7b)    Motor (8)    Inter-lock (9)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation apparatus has lid (7) that opens/closes with respect to bucket (6) connected to sprocket gear (20) through connection chain (19). A lid has float which is connected to its hinge, is locked when air is entered into bucket. The bellow-type air pumps (14) drive the rotation pulley (25) located at outer side of crank (26) based on rotation of bucket by opening/closing of lid for providing ventilation to feed opening (2).    USE - Buoyancy-based electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational force can be increased by increasing the number of buckets and ventilation can be provided to the feed opening by rotation of buckets without requiring electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the buoyancy-based electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Feed opening (2)    Bucket (6)    Lid (7)    Air pumps (14)    Connection chain (19)    Sprocket gear (20)    Rotation pulley (25)    Crank (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10A) has a branch portion (11A) connected to the bend section (3) formed in the steam pipe (1), and a pocket portion (12) which forms collection space in the downward direction of branch portion. The flow path cross-sectional area enlarged element (14) is provided in the upstream or downstream side of a steam line connected to the branch portion.    USE - Scale collection apparatus for boiler steam pipe connecting boiler and turbine of thermal power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination of distribution density of several scale particles can be suppressed, hence scale collection efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the scale collection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steam pipe (1)    Bend section (3)    Scale collection apparatus (10A)    Branch portion (11A)    Pocket portion (12)    Flow path cross-sectional area enlarged element (14)
NOVELTY - A rate detector (302) detects the heartbeat rate or pulse rate per unit time of subject. A calculation device computes target value of heartbeat rate per unit time or pulse rate fluctuated with the progress of time. A control device (301) controls audio to be output according to difference between the heartbeat rate and pulse rate detected and the target value of heart beat rate or the pulse rate computed. The earphone (306) outputs the controlled audio.    USE - Exercise assistance apparatus used to achieve strengthening of cardiopulmonary function of subject. Can also be used in monitoring of moving condition of subject.    ADVANTAGE - The subject can perform the exercise efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for information processing method in exercise assistance apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the external appearance structure of exercise assistance apparatus.    Control device (301)    Rate detector (302)    Selection device (303)    Display device (304)    Earphone (306)
NOVELTY - A drive mechanism drives the supporting leg in preset horizontal direction focusing on an axle line. The operation of drive mechanism is stopped, when correction alignment is performed to sun and electric power generation amount becomes more than a preset value. Another drive mechanism drives panel-erection structure in up-down direction focusing on another axle line. The operation of another drive mechanism is stopped, when correction alignment is performed to sun and electric power generation amount becomes more than another preset value.    USE - Solar tracking system for moving solar power generation panel and warm water generation panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar horizontal direction and elevation angle can be detected effectively and the panels can be tracked to the movement of sun steplessly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar position detection unit.    Solar position detection unit (110)    Omnidireactional detection unit (112)    Elevation angle detection unit (116)    Direction detection solar power generation panel (124)    Elevation angle detection solar power panel (134)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a semiconductor layer (4) formed on granular crystal semiconductor (2) which is formed on a substrate (1). A conductive layer (5) formed on semiconductor layer is used as one electrode. An insulator (3) which consists of polyimide is located between the semiconductor layer and the conductive layer at lower portion of the granular crystal semiconductor. The thickness of the insulator is 1 micrometer or more.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal damage to the PN junction formed between the semiconductor and the semiconductor layer can be prevented and the quality of the PN junction is improved. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the apparatus can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the apparatus is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Granular crystal semiconductor (2)    Insulator (3)    Semiconductor layer (4)    Conductive layer (5)
NOVELTY - The back sheet has an organic film (30), a primary easily bonding layer (20) and a hard-coat layer (10) sequentially laminated on a secondary easily bonding layer (21). The secondary easily bonding layer contains thermoplastic resin of polyurethane type, polyester type and/or acrylic type.    USE - Back sheet is used for solar cell such as double-sided light reception type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent adhesiveness, transparency, abrasion resistance, light resistance and damp-proof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back sheet.    Hard-coat layer (10)    Primary easily bond layer (20)    Secondary easily bonding layer (21)    Organic film (30)
NOVELTY - The sheet (10) has weather resistance film layers (12,13) that are laminated through adhesive layer (14) on both surfaces of base material layer (11). The numerical value of elongation in dumbbell like test specimen consists of adhesive agent film is 400-1000% when elongation of adhesive layer is measured by D635 testing method of testing material association specification.    USE - Back surface protections sheet for solar cells in solar cell module (claimed) used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The delamination of interlayer is prevented even when several layers are laminated through adhesives so that protection sheet can be used for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Base material layer (11)    Weather resistance film layers (12,13)    Adhesive layer (14)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a transparent electrically conductive film (3) formed on a stannic oxide film (4) on a porous oxide semiconductor layer (5) in an area between partition portions (21). The stannic oxide film is formed at a temperature of 200 ?co or less.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module is improved by forming the transparent electrically conductive film and the stannic oxide film in piles in the area between the partition portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the solar cell module.    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Stannic oxide film (4)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (5)    Unit cell (20)    Partition portion (21)
NOVELTY - A light reflection board having triangular shaped cross section is arranged in air space. The surface of triangular shaped cross-section has light reflection characteristics. A work dimension gap is provided in the bottom portion of reflective surface of board. A top portion of board faces the upper surface cover. A reflecting plate is located on electric power generation cell (3), so that the radiation light from electric power generation cell surface is reflected at the bottom portion of reflective surface of reflection board.    USE - Sunlight co-generation apparatus installed in roof top of house and stores.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent heat-conducting characteristics is achieved and the energy conversion efficiency is raised by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sunlight co-generation apparatus.    Sunlight (1)    Glass plate (2)    Electric power generation cell (3)    Heat sink flat plate (5)    Lower heat insulation layer (7)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a Kaplan type propeller (112) converting movement of fluid into a driving movement for driving a compression or a pumping unit e.g. multi-stage centrifugal pump (116). The pump is driven by the propeller to deduct the fluid and circulate the fluid for transporting the fluid towards a pressurized fluid storage tank or a conversion unit constituted of a hydraulic turbine (121) e.g. Pelton type hydraulic turbine, and a power generator (122) e.g. alternator.    USE - Device e.g. windmill, for capturing kinetic energy of a moving fluid e.g. sea current or wind, to convert the kinetic energy into useful energy such as mechanical energy such as heat or electrical energy such as electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The pump is driven by the propeller to deduct the fluid and circulate the fluid for transporting the fluid towards the storage tank or the conversion unit constituted of the hydraulic turbine and the power generator, thus allowing the device to acquire the kinetic energy of the moving fluid without requiring the contribution of the specific transport fluid and without requiring the installation of a closed hydraulic circuit, and hence limiting the risk of the pollution of the environment by the fluid in case of the failure of the device. The device stores and transports the electrical energy in the humid environment in a safe manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for capturing kinetic energy of fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for capturing kinetic energy of sea current.    Kinetic energy capturing device (100)    Propeller (112)    Multi-stage centrifugal pump (116)    Pelton type hydraulic turbine (121)    Power generator (122)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a propeller (112) i.e. Kaplan type propeller, for converting a movement of fluid into a driving movement for driving a multi-stage centrifugal pump (116). The pump is driven by the propeller to deduct the fluid and circulate the fluid for transporting the fluid towards a pressurized fluid storage tank or a conversion unit constituted of a hydraulic turbine (121) e.g. pelton type hydraulic turbine, and a power generator (122) e.g. alternator.    USE - Device i.e. windmill, for acquiring kinetic energy e.g. sea current or wind, of a moving fluid, to convert the kinetic energy into electrical or mechanical energy e.g. heat and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The pump is driven by the propeller to deduct the fluid and circulate the fluid for transporting the fluid towards the storage tank or the conversion unit constituted of the hydraulic turbine and the power generator, thus allowing the device to acquire the kinetic energy of the moving fluid without requiring the contribution of the specific transport fluid and without requiring the installation of a closed hydraulic circuit, and hence limiting the risk of the pollution of the environment by the fluid in case of the failure of the device. The device stores and transports the electrical energy in the humid environment in a safe manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for acquiring kinetic energy of a fluid in movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a kinetic energy acquiring device.    Kinetic energy acquiring device (100)    Propeller (112)    Multi-stage centrifugal pump (116)    Hydraulic turbine (121)    Power generator (122)
NOVELTY - The chain has individual chain links with a side curved inwardly, where the side is connected to an endless chain by hinges. The hinges are moved in an interior angle of 25 to 40 degrees of the individual chain links, and the inwardly curved side of the links is provided with rolling like ridges or other ridges such as knobs and triangles. The ridges are firmly or demountably attached to the chain links, and a breadth of the chain links is 15 to 80 millimeters.    USE - Hula hoop massage link chain for use as a sports device and a gymnastic device for providing a massage function for a training, a muscle group animation, weight reduction, motor function education and for promotion of smartness.    ADVANTAGE - The individual chain links are provided with the side that is curved inwardly and is connected to the endless chain by the hinges, thus providing desired transport by everyone in an ease manner, and adjusting the chain with respect to a person regarding length and/or circumference of the chain, and enabling cost-effective manufacturing of the chain, and hence enabling utilization of the chain by largely interested category of persons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hula hoop massage link chain.
NOVELTY - The wall has solar cells, which are attached on houses and other devices. The solar cells, which run along a collector wall is an orbit for the sun.    USE - Rotatable collector wall.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are attached on houses and other devices, thus facilitating the production of renewable energy. The solar cells, which run along the collector wall, are orbit for the sun, thus facilitating optimal utilization of the sun radiation, throughout the day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle sketch of a rotatable collector wall. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell wall (1)    Guide roller bearing (2)    Central attachment (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a joint-sheet structure reflecting mirror light-collecting array installed on a column-groove supporting surface and configured with shape, where sunlight is reflected to a space limited by size of a pipe-shaped or strip-shaped absorption device using the light-collecting array. The device is located above the supporting surface and selected from a photo-thermal and photovoltaic absorption device/photo-thermal and photovoltaic composite device. The light-collecting array wholly rotates in the circumference direction of a column-groove in accordance with the rotation of the sun.    USE - Solar energy light-collecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy light-collecting device.
NOVELTY - The system has a light concentrating and collecting device set on machinery transmission device and connected with an input end of fiber transmission device. An output end of the fiber transmission device is connected with a light emitting device having concave mirror array. The light concentrating and collecting device has a light concentrating lens having convex lens array arranged above a quadrant photovoltaic detector.    USE - Solar light illumination system for illuminating tunnel, mine and underground locale.    ADVANTAGE - The illumination system adopts solar light as illuminating resource which protects the environment in high efficiency. The transmission device can finish the adjustment of any space and angle needed by the track with simple and rational structure. The system has high work sensitivity, big illuminating intensity and reliable working.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar illumination system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy battery photovoltaic array (1) directly connected with a direct current to alternate current (DC/AC) converter (3). An accumulator group (5) is formed between the solar energy battery photovoltaic array and the DC/AC converter. A charging and discharging controller (6) and a controller (7) are formed between the accumulator group and the DC/AC converter. A water outlet of a water pump (4) is equipped with a hydraulic pressure sensor (8). The solar energy battery photovoltaic array converts solar energy into direct current electricity.    USE - High-efficiency photovoltaic water pump system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy battery photovoltaic array absorbs the sunlight energy to store in the accumulator so as to adapt the demands when there is weak sunlight or there is no sunlight. The absorbed or stored energy is provided to the electric motor of all types through the electric power converter or the direct current electric motor driver to lift the water by dragging the water pump. The hydraulic pressure detecting device detects and controls the hydraulic pressure, so the efficiency of the photovoltaic water pump system is enhanced with the method of filling the valley by drifting the peak to make the system lift water for a long time as soon as possible so as to optimize the efficiency of the system and increase the water yield. The system avoids pollution, has full automation and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-efficiency photovoltaic water pump system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar energy battery photovoltaic array (1)    Electric motor (2)    Direct current to alternate current converter (3)    Water pump (4)    Accumulator group (5)    Charging and discharging controller (6)    Controller (7)    Hydraulic pressure sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a platform provided above a bottom plate, where the bottom plate and the platform are connected by a support column. A changeable positive-reverse rotating motor is provided on bottom of the platform, and a shell is fixedly connected to the bottom of the platform. Two ends of a rotating shaft are driven by a motor bears an eccentric group, where the shaft is rotated to make the shell to generate vibration while starting up the motor. An eccentric active plate is fixedly connected and moved with the shaft and moveably covered on the shaft near the active plate.    USE - Amplitude exchange mechanism for a body vibration machine.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism utilizes the positive-reverse rotating motor, so that the mechanism can select positive rotation or the reverse rotation, to change the inclination of the active plate and passive plate, and achieve the effect of changing amplitude by the single motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an amplitude exchange mechanism.
NOVELTY - The structure has photovoltaic panels connected to a countercurrent device, and a power supply group connected to an air conditioner group that includes a cold chip, a condensation pipe and more than one fan in a collocated way. A direct current (DC) power supply is used by the cold chip, and a condensation pipe coordinates with the cold chip to cool. The DC power supply is used by the fan, and coordinates with the condensation pipe. An input power plug is placed on the power supply group, and photovoltaic panels are placed with a expanding transmission wire.    USE - Solar energy air conditioner structure for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigeration efficiency can be generated by the heat exchange way. The structure has less volume, less occupying space, better usage and temperature decreasing effects by using the structure combination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy air conditioner structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The technique involves removing damage and texturing surface of a solar battery wafer using ethanol. Texture solution is prepared by mixing aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide with the ethanol. A junction is dispersed at a temperature 840 centigrade to 890 centigrade and prepared. Plasma is etched, and an edge is removed. Silicon nitride (SiN4) film is deposited by plasma enchanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). A screen is printed with a back face electrode paste and a back field paste, and fired together to form ohm contact.    USE - Technique for manufacturing a sheet crystal silicon solar battery wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The two independent processes of removing damage and manufacturing texture are completed in single step, thus simplifying process and reducing cost. The method reduces greatly phosphorus chloride oxide (POCl3) liquid state source, nitrogen (N2), and consumption of dry oxygen, and improves production efficiency, and reduces effectively discharge of the exhaust gas, saves the cost, and reduces energy consumption.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting two neighboring photocell boards in series by using segment of tinning copper foil. A slack non-linear structure is formed on the tinning copper foil, where protuberant height on a horizontal plane of the non-linear structure is higher than thickness of encapsulating subbing of a condensation battery module.    USE - Method for connecting a photocell board in solar energy generation condensation battery module in series.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes serial line segment between the two neighboring photocell boards under slack situation, and avoids occurring fracture of the serial line segment caused by change of stress, thus guaranteeing capacity of generating electricity of the solar energy generation condensation battery, in better manner.
NOVELTY - The system has a wireless control terminal in vitro and stimulator in vivo implanted within a multiple-target region in a body. The stimulator in vivo has a stimulation unit in vivo and an electrode. Multiple stimulation units in vivo exchange data with the terminal in vitro via a radio frequency transceiver to receive control order to form a wireless stimulation network. A micro processor controls the nerve stimulator to generate constant flow bidirectional pulse and transmit the pulse to nerves and muscles in the electrode-couple multiple-target region to generate stimulation.    USE - Implanted type wireless body exercise control nerve stimulation network system.    ADVANTAGE - The implanted type wireless body exercise control nerve stimulation network system provides a new stimulation device for sufferers who suffer nerve system diseases and injuries, and is useful to realize more harmonious and natural body exercise control at low degree trauma via multiple-nerve and multiple-muscle wireless synchronous control stimulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an implanted type wireless body exercise control nerve stimulation network method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a human body with an implanted type wireless body exercise control nerve stimulation network system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bed has a solid board, a plastic plate and a metal plate arranged in a supporting plate of an electric oscillator. The plastic plate is enwrapped with a film e.g. fur, that is clamped with a sponge and other soft material. An oscillating arm, oscillating arm support, wrist-cushion, rotating disk and dragging arm are made of metal/plastic, where the wrist-cushion is in shape of U and shadow. A motor drives the oscillator, where the motor is a 10-250 turn/min alternating two-way controllable motor or alternating permanent magnet motor.    USE - Massage/doss bed.    ADVANTAGE - The bed can promote activity of bones and muscles, which makes the blood vessel as expedite, thus increasing blood circulation in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a massage/doss bed.
NOVELTY - A new technology to grow high-quality III group nitride film by transversely extending on sapphire substrate without mask, this technology uses chemical eroding method to erode sapphire substrate, so as to form sapphire substrate 1 with certain pattern, provides transverse epitaxial substrate, buffer layer 2 is lower temperature GaN film, 3 is high-temperature GaN film in transverse epitaxial growth. Buffer layer 2 firstly in epitaxial growth on sapphire substrate 1 without position of eroding pit, so as to form certain seed, when seed is in epitaxial growth, change technology condition of epitaxial growth, to make it extend transversely, so as to connect two wings at eroding pit, and form GaN film with high quality and low dislocation density, so as to deposit high-quality III group nitride film 4 on GaN film 3. This transverse epitaxial growth technology can not only reduce dislocation density, but also overcame deficiencies of traditional transverse epitaxial growth technology that is complex and has high crystal orientation incline.
NOVELTY - The electric power generating system has one line of turbines including horizontal turbine devices (2) connectable to each other and positioned in a liquid current that determines their rotation. A support structure consisting of float devices (5) is adapted to keep line at a submerged operating position. Rotation transmission devices transfer the movement of the turbines to a surface unit (8) or a ship provided with one electric generator connected to one line.    USE - Electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the generation of a steady amount of power even with the reduction in efficiency of turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the electric power generating system provided with two lines.    Horizontal turbine devices (2)    Float devices (5)    Line (6)    Rigid tube (7)    Surface unit (8)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (19) measures the energy generated by a solar cell array (11). A normalization section (24A) normalizes the generated energy according to the installation direction of the solar cell array to compute the regular generated energy. A calculating unit (24B) calculates the operation state of the solar cell array by comparing the regular generated energy with the reference energy. An output unit (27) outputs the operation state of the solar cell array.    USE - Management system of solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The operation state of the solar cell array can be calculated accurately. The regular energy generated by the solar cell array can be measured accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) management server apparatus; and    (2) management method of solar power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the management system of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell array (11)    Measurement unit (19)    Normalization section (24A)    Calculating unit (24B)    Output unit (27)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has array of elongate semiconductor substrates (101) comprising opposite faces bounded by longitudinal edges. The elongate substrates are electrically interconnected and maintained in longitudinal parallel arrangement by electrically conductive material (102) disposed between opposing longitudinal edges of adjacent elongate substrates such that opposite faces of elongate substrate remain substantially entirely exposed.    USE - Substrate assembly for solar cell power module, photovoltaic device and linear concentrator receiver (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical interconnection of large number of elongate cells can be performed reliably over relatively large area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) substrate assembly method;    (2) linear concentrator receiver production method;    (3) solar cell assembly method;    (4) substrate assembly apparatus; and    (5) solar cell assembly apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic plan view of elongate substrate assembly.    Substrate assembly (100)    Elongate substrate (101)    Electrically conductive material (102)    Spacing (104,106)
NOVELTY - Coated fibers are transported to a processing unit, and the coated fibers are deposited on a substrate in the processing unit. Heat is applied to the coated fibers during transport to increase temperature of adhesive to its melting point. Heat is further applied to the coated fibers during deposition on the substrate in the processing unit, and electrode array is manufactured. The hot-melt adhesive of electrode array contains thermoplastic polymer resin.    USE - Manufacture of electrode array used for photovoltaic cell array (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode array is sufficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (1) has first sheet (5) of a transparent material whose first surface and second surface has camouflaged pattern. The photovoltaic module also has a photovoltaic cell (20) between the first sheet and optical second sheet (10) of transparent material.    USE - Photovoltaic module for e.g. converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a photovoltaic module with smooth and textured camouflaged pattern, and which can appear as roofing shingles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (1)    First sheet (5)    Optical second sheet (10)    Photovoltaic cell (20)    Front electrical contact (25)
NOVELTY - A fluid engine comprises one or more turbines that are turned by a pressurized liquid. A shaft runs through the turbine while having a torque output. A case encloses the turbine.    USE - Fluid engine for use in e.g. automobile, power source for power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Saves fuel, conserves energy and does not emit harmful gases with reduced cost in operating. Does not drip motor oil to save money for owner.
NOVELTY - The solar backpack (12) has a solar panel assembly (14) attached to the top half of a backpack portion (10). The solar panel assembly protrudes at an angle between 5 and 45 degrees above the front top portion (18) of the solar backpack. An interchangeable battery recharge cord is in electrical communication with a battery, which is contained in the backpack portion and in electrical communication with the solar panel assembly.    USE - Solar backpack for providing power to personal devices, e.g. cellular telephone, personal digital assistant, laptop, when outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable utilization of solar panels to provide power to a variety of personal devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the solar backpack.    Backpack portion (10)    Solar backpack (12)    Solar panel assembly (14)    Top handle (17)    Front top portion (18)
NOVELTY - The portable system (10A) has several solar panels (16) that are mounted to a support (12) by pivotal mounts. A solar power source converts the solar energy into an electrical energy for providing electrical power to an external device. Several wheel mechanisms (14) are connected to the support, which is used at the time of transport. An electrical outlet (15) is provided in the front surface for supplying electrical energy to the device requiring electrical power for operation.    USE - Portable system for providing electrical energy in outdoor area such as river and lakes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar power source converts the solar energy into an electrical energy, the electrical energy required by the device is supplied for long time. Since the wheel mechanism is connected to the support, the portable system can be transported easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the portable solar energy conversion device.    Portable system (10A)    Support (12)    Wheel mechanism (14)    Electrical outlet (15)    Solar panels (16)
NOVELTY - Polymeric film or sheet (I) comprises an acid copolymer composition comprising acid copolymer of an alpha olefin and 1-30 wt.% of alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3-8 carbons, where the acid copolymer has a melt index of 75-600 g/10 minutes.    USE - (I) is useful for manufacturing article, which is safety glass laminate, solar cell pre-laminate assembly (claimed), and solar cell modules, where the safety glass laminate is metal, such as aluminum foil, or polymeric. (I) is useful as interlayers in glass laminate end-use applications.    ADVANTAGE - The acid copolymer has a melt index of 75-600 g/10 minutes, preferably 100-400 g/10 minutes. (I) has enhanced adhesion strength of lamination temperatures, including such desirable lower temperatures (100-120 degrees C) and or cycle time. (I) provides the laminates with improved shock resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an article comprising an interlayer formed of (I) and an additional layer comprising glass, other polymeric interlayer sheets, polymeric film layers, and metal films or sheets;    (2) an article which is a solar cell module prepared by the steps comprising: providing interlayer formed of (I); providing a solar cell component comprising one or many solar cells; and encapsulating the solar cell component in a matrix comprising the acid copolymer composition;    (3) a process of manufacturing the article, where the article is a solar cell module, comprising: providing a solar cell pre-laminate assembly; and laminating the pre-laminate assembly to form the solar cell module; and    (4) the polymeric composition comprising an acid copolymer composition and an additive, where the additive is silane coupling agent and/or organic peroxide.
NOVELTY - An assembly (40) includes concentrator having concentrator assemblies associated with particular photovoltaic module among photovoltaic modules (42a-42h) which contains material in a substrate which can convert light energy to electric energy. The concentrator is mechanically attached to a frame (39) where photovoltaic modules extends from cross support (44a) to cross support (44b).    USE - Solar panel assembly for converting light energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanically attaches concentrator to frame so that substantial portion of light striking the concentrator can be redirected to the photovoltaic modules without associated tracking and/or control devices. Attachment of concentrator to the frame of the assembly provides additional stability to the assembly. Limits amounts of material used in the construction of walls so to save time, money, and fabrication expenses when providing concentrator to the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar panel assembly utilizing concentrators integrated into the frame.    Frame (39)    Solar panel assembly (40)    Photovoltaic modules (42a-42h)    Cross support (44a,44b)    Lateral support (46b)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a prefabricated wallboard and a wall, where the wallboard comprises a substrate, a frame positioned on the substrate i.e. concrete slab, and a solar energy board e.g. photoelectric solar energy board, fixed in the frame. The wallboard is arranged on the wall, where the solar energy board comprises a dye-sensitized solar cell. A photo catalysis material is coated on the solar energy board, and a fixer made of rubber, is positioned in the frame abutting the solar energy board to fix the solar energy board in the frame.    USE - Method for constructing a prefabricated wallboard (claimed) for mounting a solar energy board e.g. photoelectric solar energy board, on a wall of a building using the wallboard, where the solar energy board is used for heating water. Can also be used for mounting the solar energy board on a roof of the building after completion of the building construction, and in supplying electricity to a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The wallboard can be manufactured by an automated process, and the wallboard can be directly disposed on a wall of a building during the construction process. The solar energy board is pre-mounted in the wallboard, thus enabling direct mounting of the solar energy board on the outer walls of the building via the wallboard during the construction process in a faster and easier manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a wallboard manufacturing process.
NOVELTY - The solar optic structure has a parabolic, circular or flat face comprising cementitious material and sheeting material comprising plastic film. A filler material comprising chopped natural or synthetic fibers, straw-like material is added with the cementitious material. A reflective surface (6) is adhered to the face of the structure.    USE - Solar optic structure for power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The filler material supports for cementitious material and reduces the overall weight of the solar optic structure. Hence, effectively collects radiant energy from the sun and maximizes exposure to light certain environmental, topographical or solar tracking conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rod extending from the side of the structure, is adapted for connecting the structure to the rod of solar optic structure. A bearing unit is connected to bottom side of structure to support and allow the structure to rotate along an axis (8) and to be tilted off along the same axis. A photovoltaic collector assembly arranged between the troughs in pair-wise arrangement, includes secondary optic, photovoltaic element and a trapezoidal prism in optical contact with a photovoltaic cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing solar optic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front elevational view of the solar optic structure.    Solar trough (4)    Reflective surface (6)    Axis (8)    Parabolic trough structure (10)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a tile frame (6) made of polymer. The tile frame contains PV cell. An expansion arm (90) is extended on a side of the tile frame. A well is formed in the expansion arm. The well is filled with flexible adhesive. A structure formed near the opening in another tile frame is used for restricting the movement of the expansion arm other than the movement in and out of the opening.    USE - System for mounting tiles containing photovoltaic cell in roof of commercial and residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion arm with adhesive is flexible enough to adjust the different surfaces of the tile frame according to weather condition without causing crack or separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting tiles containing photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating frame with the expansion arm.    Tile frame (6)    Complementarily formed ends (28,29)    Expansion arm (90)
NOVELTY - The exerciser has a light-weight animal exercise wheel (110) comprising an inside track (120), a back portion and a coupling portion. A coupler removably couples to one of a removable base (140) and a bracket that is coupled to a fixed structure. A variable resistance device is coupled to the light-weight animal exercise wheel. A removable sound device and a fixed sound device emits sound when the animal exercise wheel turns, where the animal exercise wheel is made of one molded as a single piece of material.    USE - Animal exerciser for entertaining and training an animal e.g. dog, iguana, bird and cat.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the light-weight animal exercise wheel and the coupler provides a strong, light weight and easily movable exerciser, enables the animal owner to easily move the exerciser between multiple locations, and reduces the cost and the bulky structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising an animal exercise wheel having an inside track, a back portion and a coupling portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise wheel.    Animal exerciser (100)    Wheel (110)    Back wall (115)    Track (120)    Ridges (130)    Removable base (140)    Cap (150)    Pad (160)    Adjuster (170)    Optional support (180)
NOVELTY - A wave introduction embankment (10) is assembled in seashore. An electric power generation turbine is arranged in the wave introduction embankment. The embankment has an expansion bank portion (11) which expands towards sea side from shore side. A linear parallel bank portion (12) is provided in shore edge of expansion bank portion. The electric power generation turbine is arranged in the appropriate location of parallel bank portion.    USE - Wave activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation efficiency of turbine can be varied easily. The efficiency of electric power generation can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the wave activated generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wave introduction embankment (10)    Expansion bank portion (11)    Parallel bank portion (12)    Edge portion wall (14)    Electric power generation unit (20)
NOVELTY - The moving panel structure has panels in grid of multiple rows and multiple columns in a single plane whose perpendicular is directed to the sun at any moment of the day. A ventilation is provided for a separation favoring and allowing to the free expansion of the panel, between rows and columns of panels. Each row is supported by two strap. A joint of strap is supported by two carries straps and by two stringers together with the frame of two ribs.    USE - Moving support structure for panels, particularly photovoltaic.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilation is provided for a separation favoring and allowing to the free expansion of the panel, between rows and columns of panels. Each row is supported by two strap. A joint of strap is supported by two carries straps and by two stringers together with the frame of two ribs, and thus enables to deform efficient solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a moving support structure.
NOVELTY - The solar module (1) has solar cells (2) e.g. Bifacial solar cells, that are arranged at a distance relative from each other on the surface of the solar module. A transparent two-dimensional element (5) passes the light. The transparent two dimensional element is designed as light-conducting surface element, which has light-conductive plastic and a light collecting surface that faces the sun. A set of active surfaces is arranged such that the light collected from the active surfaces is guided to the solar cells of the solar module.    USE - Photovoltaic solar module for facade or window element (claimed) to convert sunlight into electrical energy by the photoelectric effect.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module is designed such that the sunlight is converted into the electrical energy in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar module.    Photovoltaic solar module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Transparent two-dimensional element (5)    Frame (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves using hardened glass, particularly toughened glass or heat strengthened glass, as substrate for processing with a semiconductor technology process, particularly with coating, corroding, photolithography, laser structuring, doping. The parts of the hardened glass are made into small parts by a separation step, in order to obtain desired dimensions of the solar module. The method includes coating glass in edges with aluminum or silver. The edge is sealed with silicone group, acryl group, butyl group, polysulfide group and elastomer.    USE - Method for production of thin film solar modules from hardened glass with multiple dimensions.    ADVANTAGE - The parts of the hardened glass are made into small parts by a separation step, in order to obtain desired dimensions of the solar module, and thus the method requires smaller working expenditures and the solar modules produced are stable that avoid injuries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of assembly of thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Falling light (1)    Front glass (2)    Interface (3)    Transparent conductive layer (4)    Light absorbing semiconductor structure (5)
NOVELTY - The electricity storage devices arrangement has lithium-polymer-batteries, which are integrated with solar cells and a charge controller. The solar cells and charge controller are connected in series or in parallel connection. The lithium-polymer-batteries are made of cathode masses, polymer gel separator and anode masses, and are manufactured by an extrusion coating of cathode masses in primer aluminum conductor and an extrusion coating of anode masses of copper conductor with subsequent positioning of separator and laminating.    USE - Electricity storage devices arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity storage devices arrangement has lithium-polymer-batteries, which are integrated with solar cells and a charge controller. The solar cells and a charge controller are connected in series or in parallel connection, and thus enables to cool the cells by the air flow and hence ensures that no problem occurs during heat dissipation.
NOVELTY - The cup has a semiconductor chip (2) sealed at bottom of a cup body (3), and a chip conductor (1) connected to the chip. Two cup mouth metal bodies (5) have radial symmetry with each other, which are provided on a worm on a cup mouth of a cup body. Two strips of a conductive film (4) are provided on a cup wall of the cup body, and positive and negative poles of a solar energy battery (8) are connected with a battery conducting film (9) that is connected with two pieces of the cup mouth metal bodies. The cup mouth metal bodies are provided on a worm of a cup cover (7).    USE - Solar energy cold and hot water cup.    ADVANTAGE - The cup meets the need for drinking hot water and ice water without electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar energy cold and hot water cup.    Chip conductor (1)    Semiconductor chip (2)    Cup body (3)    Conductive film (4)    Cup mouth metal bodies (5)    Cup cover (7)    Solar energy battery (8)    Battery conducting film (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a photoelectric transformation piece vertically provided on centre of a prism (1) that is provided as a support piece of a solar panel (2). A prism solar panel is combined by the solar panel. A number of combined prisms is equal to a number of prisms of a prism shield (3). A Fresnel lens is fixed on an inner surface of a plane of the prism shield. A concave mirror (5) is provided on a connecting position of two Fresnel lenses that are provided at an inner folding corner position of the prism shield. A seal cover covers ends of the prism shield to seal and protect.    USE - Prism type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The prism shield is made of glass material with better transmission performance and polyester plastic with reliable performance and the battery provides the fresnel lens as assembly device, thus avoiding the track setting for achieving better photoelectric transformation, and improving the transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a prism type solar battery.    Prism (1)    Solar panel (2)    Prism shield (3)    Concave mirror (5)
NOVELTY - The screen (1) has a solar photovoltaic battery board (2) at the top, and a mono-crystal silicon or poly-silicon solar battery component whose size is the same with a storage battery (5). The bottom of the screen is connected with a contra-variant controller (3) and the bottom of the controller is connected with the storage battery. The controller is connected with a temperature humidity sensor (4) in the screen. The temperature humidity sensor is connected with an analog to digital (A/D) converter (6). The measured data is sent to a remote control table by lineate or wireless manner.    USE - Solar automatic meteorology measuring thermometer screen. Uses include but are not limited to observe weather, earthquake, tsunami, sand storm, harmful gas, and military fields.    ADVANTAGE - The screen can solve the power supply problem to weather stations in remote areas and is environment friendly and also can largely reduce the observation labor intensity of workers under special weather condition and guarantee the accurate ratio of the forecast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar automatic meteorology measuring thermometer screen.    Solar automatic meteorology measuring thermometer screen (1)    Solar photovoltaic battery board (2)    Contra-variant controller (3)    Temperature humidity sensor (4)    Storage battery (5)    Analog to digital converter (6)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a handlebar installed at a front end of a vehicle frame. A rubber wheel is installed at a bottom part of the vehicle frame. A foot pedal is installed at a middle part of the vehicle frame. A bicycle saddle is installed at a back end of the vehicle frame. A brake block is connected with a rubber wheel. A panel is installed on the handlebar. A generator is coaxially connected with the rubber wheel. A battery is installed at a front inferior part of the vehicle frame, and connected with a generator. A power socket is connected in series with the battery.    USE - Body-building bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle generates electricity. People pedal the foot pedal to rotate the rubber wheel, so that the rubber wheel drives the generator, and the current generated by the generator is supplied to the equipment, so that the consumer utilizes the electricity after rectified by the rectifier circuit. The bicycle is reasonable in design, simple in structure, and energy saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a body-building bicycle.
NOVELTY - The ring has small color lights with a positive pole and a negative pole respectively connected to a positive pole and a negative pole of a cell in a hooking rod while pushing, where the ring is pushed to move forward by the hooking rod. The positive pole and the negative pole of small color lights are installed outside a plastic ring. The positive pole and the negative pole of the hooking rod are connected in a U-shaped groove of the hooking rod.    USE - Body building amusing glittery pushing ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a body building amusing glittery pushing ring.
NOVELTY - The cycle has a front supporting tube (1) fixed with a long slot (11). The front supporting tube and a rear supporting tube (2) are connected through a rotary shaft (3). A handle (7) is installed on an upper part of the front supporting tube. A saddle (8) is installed upon the rear supporting tube. A movable joint of the front supporting tube and he rear supporting tube is fixed with a protective cover (4). A through groove is placed above the protective cover. A through hole (53) and a location hole (52) are movably connected through a location pin (54).    USE - Folding exercise bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The protective cover is designed to prevent the crossing from hurting people while using. Branch ears of the supporting pipe are symmetrically set with an arc guiding groove, which makes the location pin dispose easily when the exercise bicycle is folded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a folding exercise bicycle.    Front supporting tube (1)    Rear supporting tube (2)    Rotary shaft (3)    Protective cover (4)    Upper caging mechanism (5)    Lower caging mechanism (6)    Handle (7)    Saddle (8)    Foot-pedal subassembly (9)    Long slot (11)    Location hole (52)    Through hole (53)    Location pin (54)
NOVELTY - The machine has an electric motor (1) and a program controlled box (5) installed on an upright post of a folding supporting stand (7). A remote controller (6) is installed on a bed body. The program controlled box or the remote controller controls working state of the electric motor. Edge of a small swivel plate (2) is covered with rubber, a handle (3), a big swivel plate (4) and the program controlled box.    USE - Body building machine for use in gym, family and medical department.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can perform 360 degrees rotation of human body, and hand stand, and swings through the remote controller, program controlled device and through the weight of human body. The machine has the function of building body and strong entertainment interest. The users can greatly improve the function of the blood system through 360 degrees rotation of human body. The structure of the machine is simple and compact. The machine is foldable and convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a body-building machine.    Electric motor (1)    Small swivel plate (2)    Handle (3)    Big swivel plate (4)    Program controlled box (5)    Remote controller (6)    Folding supporting stand (7)
NOVELTY - The machine has multiple rollers provided on top of a running machine body. A battery unit is placed in a running machine body. Connection shafting is provided on gears through gimbals. A rotating shaft is placed on the gimbals that are located between two gears in a car body (1) through a supporting. A unidirectional driving wheel and withdrawers are fixed on the two sides of the rotating shaft. Restoring springs and stretching wires are provided on the withdrawers. An output gear of a speed changer is meshed with a gear of a gear box (4).    USE - Multifunctional energy-saving running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has less manufacturing cost, simple functions, neoteric and unique structure with less energy consumption and complete function. The machine has wide range of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multifunctional energy-saving running machine.    Car body (1)    Fixed link (2)    Chair (3)    Gear box (4)    Railing (5)    Foot pedal (6)
NOVELTY - The machine has a handle with an open pedestal chamber. One side of a connecting box is placed in the open pedestal chamber movably, and another side of the box is fixedly connected on an abdomen support. A rapping device has electric machinery fixed in the abdomen support, and an eccentric wheel provided on a transmission shaft of the electric machinery. A mains switch device controls a power supply device to provide electricity to the electric machinery. The mains switch device is placed in a connecting box, and has a switch to control a switch circuit.    USE - Abdomen and arm building machine for massage and partial weight reduction.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has a vibration function for building the abdomen and arm by adding the rapping device. The machine increases abdomen and arm building effect, and avoids the muscle injury.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an abdomen and arm building machine.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a buffer cushion adjuster with an inside and outside pins fixed on a soleplate side by side, and inside and outside two stripped plates pin joined on inside and outside pins. Two buffer cushions are pin joined on two sides of inside stripped plate with a small pin and two spring seats are fixed to two sides of an outside stripped plate. An elongated slot is provided in each spring seat and arched spring provided on each slot. The upsides of two curving springs are fixed to two side plates of the under bracket and cylindrical head fixed to an underside of the springs.    USE - Electric runner secondary buffer mechanism for use in a home, a hotel, a school and a gymnasium.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism provides rubber cushions with better buffer elasticity, high regulation extent, high regulating efficiency and simple regulation way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary buffer mechanism of electric runner.
NOVELTY - The wall has a heat insulation layer (3) connected on an external of a toughened glass (4). An energy-gathering layer (2) is connected on an external of the heat insulation layer, and a toughened glass (1) is connected on an external of the energy-gathering layer. The energy-gathering layer is connected with an energy storing device. The energy-gathering layer is a solar energy connector or an amorphous silicon board, and the energy storing device is a water tank or storage battery. The amorphous silicon board is connected with the storage battery.    USE - Integrative outside wall for solar energy photo-thermal photoelectric building to resist strong wind, heavy rain and strong shock.    ADVANTAGE - The wall can preserve heat, insulate heat and store energy. The construction procedure of the wall is simple, and saves the floor space. The wall is melted together with the solar energy gathering layer, thus increasing the photo-thermal. The exterior appearance of the wall is not influenced. The wall has the function of decorating and beautifying, and generates the photo-thermal and photo electricity. The wall can save energy, protect environment, and resist the strong wind, heavy rain and strong shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an integrative outside wall.    Toughened glasses (1, 4)    Energy-gathering layer (2)    Heat insulation layer (3)    U-shaped sealing joint strip (5)    Pressure-sensitive adhesive (7)    Stainless steel frame (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a solar battery chip, a lead wire and an output interface that is installed on a non-rigid foot layer. The lead wire is a printed circuit and a conductive rubber.    USE - Folding solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low weight, thus the volume is reduced. The battery is convenient to carry or store, and use. The battery can be made into different standards according to the need of the user, thus the battery is flexible. The battery can be made into a curtain type and a sun shade type solar battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a folding solar battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a container placed in a furnace pipe and performs deposition treatment of chemical gas to a film battery piece. An air inlet pipe extends into the container through an opening on the container. A jet device for jetting high pressure inert gas toward the container opening is provided close to an opening of the container. An inert gas pipe of the jet device is sleeved on the air inlet pipe. Multiple jetting holes are distributed evenly along a circumference direction of the inert gas pipe. A platinum layer is packaged on an outer wall of a ceramics pipe of the air inlet pipe.    USE - Poly-silicon film solar battery sealing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has reasonable structure. The film battery piece performing the container opening of the chemical gas deposition is sealed by adopting high pressure inert gas, thus improving seal effect in effective manner, and increasing working rate effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a poly-silicon film solar battery sealing device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a group of small silicon photo-cell positioned on a radiation metal plate. A hot melting gel layer is covered on the group of small silicon photo-cell. A steel glass is covered on the hot melting gel layer and composed of multiple pieces of small steel glass, where each piece of small steel glass is connected through hot melting gel. An interval is formed between each piece of the small steel glass. A steel glass layer is composed of six pieces of the small steel glass, where the six pieces of the small steel glass comprise 2 multiplying by 3 arrays.    USE - Capsulation structure of a solar electricity-generating concentrator cell die set.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar electricity-generating concentrator cell die set makes the press produced by the hot-swelling and cold-shrinking disperse, and protects the hot melting gel layer around the concentrator cell die set without breaking away from the silicon photo-cell, thus guaranteeing the concentrator cell to generate electricity stably for a long period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar electricity-generating concentrator cell die set capsulation structure.
NOVELTY - The generator has negative polar lines arranged at a front surface of a silicon matrix, and positive polar lines arranged at a back surface of the silicon matrix. A group of negative grid lines of the negative polar lines are connected with negative main grid lines. A group of positive grid lines of the positive polar lines are connected with positive main grid lines, where width of the grid lines is 0.5 to 2 millimeter. The negative main grid lines and the positive main grid lines are provided on an end and two sides of the silicon matrix, respectively.    USE - Silicon photoelectric generator i.e. high performance photoelectric conversion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light-absorption quantity of the generator is 10 times of standard sunlight intensity of 1000 watt per square mater. The generator generates energy of 10 times more than the normal sunlight intensity. The condensing generating set made by the generator has higher power generation capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a silicon photoelectric generator.
NOVELTY - The collector has a composite heat pipe (8) fixed by a connecting screw (7) and a shell (4), and a solar battery (1) fixed on a bracket at a lower part of the composite heat pipe. An insulation heat-conducting tape (2) is fixed on the solar battery, and a glass cover-plate (3) is placed on the shell. An insulation material (5) is fixed between the shell and the composite heat pipe, and an insulation sheet (6) is fixed between an upper part of the composite heat pipe and the shell. An inner pipe wall of the composite heat pipe is equably fixed with fins (9) symmetrically.    USE - Groove-type light-gathering solar photovoltaic photothermic composite collector for a photothermic integrative utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can combine utilization of the photovoltaic and photothermic energies with high solar efficiency. The structure of the collector is simple. The collector is convenient to manufacture and install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a groove-type light-gathering solar photovoltaic photothermic composite collector.    Solar battery (1)    Insulation heat-conducting tape (2)    Glass cover-plate (3)    Shell (4)    Insulation material (5)    Insulation sheet (6)    Connecting screw (7)    Composite heat pipe (8)    Fin (9)
NOVELTY - The collector has a composite heat pipe (8) fixed by a connecting screw (7) and a shell (4), and a solar battery (1) placed on a bracket at a lower part of the composite heat pipe. An insulation heat-conducting tape (2) is fixed on the solar battery, and a glass cover-plate (3) is fixed on the shell. An insulation material (5) is fixed between the shell and the composite heat pipe, and an insulation sheet (6) is fixed between an upper part of the composite heat pipe and the shell. An inner pipe wall of the composite heat pipe is equably fixed with fins (9) symmetrically.    USE - Groove-type light-gathering solar photovoltaic photothermic composite collector for a photothermic integrative utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can combine the utilization of the photovoltaic and photothermic energies with high solar efficiency. The structure of the collector is simple. The collector is convenient to manufacture and install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a groove-type light-gathering solar photovoltaic photothermic composite collector.    Solar battery (1)    Insulation heat-conducting tape (2)    Glass cover-plate (3)    Shell (4)    Insulation material (5)    Insulation sheet (6)    Connecting screw (7)    Composite heat pipe (8)    Fin (9)
NOVELTY - The device has an orientation angle adjusting mechanism adopting an orientation and elevation tracking method for driving a mirror face to rotate around a shaft line vertical to a ground. An elevation adjusting mechanism rotates around a water level shaft line. A hollow location guide pipe is fixed between a center tower and the device. An end of the guide pipe is fixed with a 4-quadrant photosensor element. A location sensor is set between the mirror face and a heat collector. A control system adopts a decentralized control system (DCS) method for using a microcomputer as an upper machine.    USE - Heliostat device for use in a tower type solar energy generate electricity generator, a solar energy refrigeration, solar energy photovoltaic (PV) power generator, a solar energy heater, and a solar energy heat collector (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reflected light of the heliostat can project into the heat collector with sunshine at whatever position sun moves while adopting the device. The device uses the mirror face with small area for adopting the location guide pipe, location sensor and decentralized control system (DCS) technology, thus reducing producing and fixing and adjusting difficulty, and hence reducing the cost of the device for mirror face precision effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heliostat device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a low-temperature indium gallium nitride (InxGa1-xN) nucleation layer that is manufactured on a substrate, and an unintentional doped InxGa1-xN buffer layer is manufactured on a low-temperature InxGa1-xN nucleation layer. An n-type doped InxGa1-xN layer is manufactured on an unintentional doped high-resistivity InxGa1-xN buffer layer, and forms one portion of an InxGa1-xN p-n junction. A p-type doped InxGa1-xN layer is manufactured on the n-type doped InxGa1-xN layer, and forms another portion of the InxGa1-xN p-n junction.    USE - Uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The system has four light signal collecting elements used as an electric signal source to control a motor for driving a solar energy utilization device to rotate towards a direction. A light sensitive element generates an electric signal, when the light sensitive element receives a light irradiation. The motor is controlled by a control circuit to rotate towards the direction to drive a mechanical device which rotates towards the direction. Hatches of the light signal collecting elements are faced to east, west, south and north directions.    USE - Sun tracking system for a solar energy utilization device.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system can adjust the system with light collection angle in any latitude at any time in an accurate and inexpensive manner.
NOVELTY - The electrode (2) has a conductive micro-channel (3), where the conductive micro-channel is arranged in the electrode. One end of the conductive micro-channel is adhered to a conductive backbone (1), and other end is extended into the electrode and closely encircled by working electrode material. Material of the conductive micro-channel is a metal, semiconductor or conductive polymer. Shape of the conductive micro-channel is one of the nanometer or micron line, or nanometer or micron tube.    USE - Working-electrode for dye-sensitization solar-energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive micro-channel is added in the working electrode for enhancing capture and collection efficiency of electrode and for avoiding compound of electron-hole. The electrode improves the efficiency of the solar energy battery and has a novel design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye sensitization solar energy battery working electrode.    Conductive backbone (1)    Working electrode (2)    Conductive micro-channel (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a fixing seat including an elastic locating pin fixed on an elasticity adjusting hole on a margin of an elasticity adjusting seat. A power generating unit includes an outer shell, whose outer margin is in contact with an outer circumference of a fly wheel pivoted above one end of a foundation bed of a body building main body to drive the fly wheel. A retaining ring is buckled on a mandrel at outer side of a hollow pawl casing. A fixing component fixedly locks two electric wire connecting pieces on the mandrel at the outer side of a cover body.    USE - Power generating device for being fixed with an indoor body building equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fly wheel can drive the outer shell of the power generating unit to rotate with magnetoelectric effect to generate electric power, and electric power generated can be provided as electric power source for the whole indoor body building equipment after the electric power is rectified and stabilized when the foot operated part is treaded to drive the fly wheel to rotate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power generating device for being fixed with an indoor body building equipment.
NOVELTY - The device has multiple rolling shafts which are arranged according to certain interval. Bearing bases are fixed on two bracket plates. Slot of hemicycle outline shape is comprised of parallel rolling shafts, whose section area is equal to one second or two seconds of maximum section area of ordinary human body. Two sides of a bracket are set with railing. Two chains are connected on a dual chain wheel in a main shaft of a retarding motor and are respectively connected to the dual chain wheel in ends of the two rolling shafts.    USE - Sequence-reversing body-building device for electromotion mechanism that is used by utilizing frequently switching human gravity direction.    ADVANTAGE - The device strengthens physical function of each organ and coordination function, and improves physical function of each organ and coordination function for human blood cycling and strengthening each organ.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sequence-reversing body-building device.    Running machine (10)    Transmission shaft (11)
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar module of super-white glass for hard coat. It comprises a hot extruded integrative super-white glass, EVA film, solar cells, EVA film and TPT back film. The anti-reflection film is plated on said super-white glass. Adding plated anti-reflection film is able to increase nowadays transparency of super-white glass and output power of solar cells module. The solar cells module adopting the utility model is able to be utilized extensively in outlying area without electricity. And it is also applicable to be utilized in transportation, communication, weather and spaceflight etc fields.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a hypothermal physiotherapy bed, including the moving reducing motor set with the working shaft, and the starting gear. The working shaft of the moving reducing motor connects with the starting gear through the fishing wire, and there is the hypothermal physiotherapy device set between the moving reducing motor and the starting gear; the hypothermal physiotherapy device is connected with the fishing wire (11). The moving car of the hypothermal physiotherapy device is set with the rolling ring shiatsu device, the hypothermal curer, the pounding device and the potentiometer. The hypothermal curer includes the first hypothermal curer and the second hypothermal curer. The first hypothermal curer and the second hypothermal curer are set with the ceramic ball and the supporting ball. This utility model can do the shiatsu massage, attacking massage and hypothermal curing for the patients.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an electric sanitarian massaging ball and is about a sanitarian massaging ball. The utility model comprises the battery box (1), the battery (2), the motor base (3), the DC motor (4), the centrifugal wheel (5), the switch (6) and the outer ball shell (7). The battery box (1) with the battery (2), the motor base (3), the DC motor (4), and centrifugal wheel (5), which are connected to each other in sequence, are set in the outer ball shell (7). The switch (6) is set on the exterior side of the outer ball shell (7). The battery (2), the DC motor (4) and the switch (6) are connected to each other in series. The externally packing rubber nails (8) are set on the exterior side of the outer ball shell (7). The outer ball shell (7) comprises two half ball shells, which are connected to each other to form an integrated ball shell by the screw. The utility model has simple structure. The production is easy. The cost is low. It can be conveniently carried. The operation is easy. It works by the power. It has the automatic massaging function and the entertainment function. It is applied to all kinds of people to exercise.
NOVELTY - Solar concentrating battery module belongs to photovoltaic apparatus technology field, wherein adiabatic outer cover is disc shape with opened port, the bottom of adiabatic outer cover is equipped with multiple mirror stainless steel reflecting cover; in the centre of lower part of stainless steel reflecting cover, it is fixed with solar battery wafer; the electrode of battery wafer is connected with integrate circuit board; upper part of adiabatic outer cover is equipped with concentrating lens. The utility model shell is made of glass fiber adiabatic heat preservation material so that is has good heat resistance, it also uses concentrating lens to intensify optical effect by two times, so that efficiency of generating electricity is 3-5 times larger than current technology, the internal wall mirror of whole module uses stainless steel or glass fiber plating with chrome to form mirror face, at the same time, each battery in module is added a reflecting cover of mirror stainless steel or glass fiber plating with chrome, so that the efficiency of generating electricity of whole photovoltaic battery module is improved.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a body-building device, the body-building apparatus, which can care each joint and meridians and collaterals. The pedestal (1) is connected with the stool (3). Two foot-sleeves (11) are on the rigid slab (10). The rigid slab (10) is fixedly connected with the electric motor (12). The people can seat on the stool, and the feet can be sleeved at the rigid slab, and the two feet are hung in the air when using it.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a running machine with forward and backward running function, which comprises a pedestal and running table main frame with running belt. Said running belt is driven connected with the output axle of the motor. Vertical bar and handrail that can support are set on the pedestal. Electric meter plastic parts are set above the symmetrical vertical bar and handrail. A meter is set in the electric meter plastic parts, which comprises a button that can control related operations of the running machine and diverter switch that can control the forward and backward function. The diverter switch is connected with the input end of the meter. The output end of said meter is connected with the input end of a microprocessor through four communication wires. The meter can input the control signal of the forward and backward function diverter switch on the controlling board in the microprocessor and output the forward and backward function control signal to the motor. Said utility model can achieve the forward and backward function conversion through the control of four relays.
NOVELTY - Electric dust absorption bicycle, which is an electric dust absorption device, specially is an electric dust absorption bicycle connecting dust absorption device with electric bicycle and driving in large public field having high command for environmental health such as assembly hall, gym, hospital, high and new technology factory, medicine preparing factory etc for taking dust absorption work, wherein, dust absorption device is a stainless steel box body without cover, the battery needed by many dust catchers and every dust catcher operation is put in it, the front end of the bottom surface dust catcher is opened and distributed with dust absorption port, two front wheels are equipped at two sides, the back side has a front breeches pipe connected with the front riser of electric bicycle frame by nut. The utility model resolves the problem of recent low working efficiency of pushing signal dust catcher for people in public field, and the problem that it is not adaptable for long distance working and not convenient for turning while using alternating current and running in tow wire, it has low cost, convenient use, high efficiency as well as taking power supply by itself.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a crystal silicon solar battery component having very high sealing performance. The cost is lower and the sealing performance is very high, steam and erosion gas are hardly entered from sealed opening, monomer battery is uneasily eroded, using time is long. It comprises transparent roof glass, monomer battery connected by interconnecting chain, and backplane glass, the three are pressed and sealed through EVA, wherein, side parts of the roof glass and the backplane glass are connected as an whole body through fusing, extraction electrode of the monomer battery protrudes from a glass which is fused as a whole body.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a recovery machinery for the exercise of the leg of the stroke and hemiplegia patient, which is composed of frame, motor, deceleration drive mechanism, handrail, seat, and backrest. There are front big wheel, back big wheel, and back small wheel with the same axis with the back big wheel on said deceleration drive mechanism. The crutch and the pedal are set on the stretched end of the front big wheel. The handrail is set on the front part of the frame. The seat and the backrest are respectively set on the back upper part of the frame. On the outer surface of the frame is the plastic protection layer. The advantage of the utility mode is that the structure is simple; it is convenient to be used and the cost is low. The prophase stroke and hemiplegia patient can get a good exercise for their legs, which can prevent the muscular atrophy and the ankylosis. It is an ideal recovery machinery for the exercise of the leg of the stroke and hemiplegia patient.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a light assembled sports training bracket, which is a bow-shaped bracket that there is soft cushion fixed on the center. There are vertical arc arm levers locked on the left and right end edge of it, the length of which can be adjusted. There is an externally convex stay bar transversely locked on the rear of the arm levers. The stay bar can be covered with soft cushion to lay the bracket on the ground on forward direction. The arc-shaped arm levers are formed to be rotary swing support. The user lies on it and the cushion supports the neck of his(hers) and the arm levers support the hands of his(hers) to generate limb exercise sport that the waist and abdomen swing, retract and stretch. When laying the bracket reversely on the ground, then the hack lever and the arm levers support it to form projected arc support bracket. The user can hold the middle section of the arm levers and stretch up and down with lying mode, for generating limb exercise sport. It can be rapidly disassembled after using for reducing the bulk of it. It also has economical and portable effects.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a body-building and electricity-generating set. It contains dynamotor, accumulator. There is a energy-storing wheel between the traction wheel and the dynamotor ,which connects the traction wheel, flywheel and the dynamotor by a turning shaft. The electrical wire of the dynamotor connects with the accumulator , which can make the driven wheel turning when practicing. Consequently, make the flywheel store the energy ,the dynamotor produce electricity and transfer it to the accumulator. The gyroidal body-building set includes driven wheel, driving wheel , transfers, handle and bracket .The handle and the driven wheel and the driving wheel connect with the bracket. The transfers connects with the driven wheel and the driving wheel .The invention can be used for two purposes and has the virtue of little resistance, uniformity electricity ,transferring the electricity to the wiring or providing it to the appliance directly.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a soft solar module, which belongs to an appropriately bendable solar module. It is suitable for the situation of large power and heavy weight. A thin solar cell, according to the design proposal offered in this utility model, may be installed on the soft bendable encapsulation plate. And the employed solar cell is made of monocrystal line silicon or polycrystal line silicon. And the soft bendable encapsulation plate is made through splicing transparent film and underboarding with thermosol. Among them, the transparent film is transparent TPT or transparent polyester film. The thermosol is polythene (PE)-vinyl acetate or polyvinyl formal. And the underboarding is Aluminium, stainless steel, TPT or epoxy plate. This utility model may be utilized in the specific requirements-needed fields of automotive ceiling, aircraft wings, yacht, the adornment of garden lamps, and advertising lamps, and it may also provide the electric power for the specific requirements.
NOVELTY - The concentrating solar collector has a pair of light guide prisms made of material whose refractive index is greater than one, that are arranged on the sides of a concentrator funnel. The light guide prisms have surfaces through which light ray enters, exits, and is reflected. The surface through which light ray enter, reflects light ray due to total internal reflection. A light receiver like photovoltaic solar panel, solar cell or thermal heat pipe collects the concentrated light rays and converts the solar energy into usable energy.    USE - Concentrating solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy can be collected and delivered at high intensity level and with high concentration ratio. The light receiver tolerates a wide range of incident angle of sunlight. The structure of the solar collector is simple and hence inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar concentrator.    Surface through which light ray enters (3)    Surface through which light ray is reflected (4)    Edged faces (7,8)    Wedge angle (9)    Edge angle (10)
NOVELTY - The PECVD apparatus comprises a processing chamber and a backing plate (202). The backing plate is coupled with the chamber and encloses the processing area of the chamber. A backing plate frame structure (200) is arranged to the periphery of the backing plate and coupled with the center area (222) of the backing plate.    USE - Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) apparatus using backing plate reinforcement apparatus (claimed) for fabricating elements such as flat panel displays and solar cell panels.    ADVANTAGE - During process large area substrates, the backing plates extending across the chamber is quite large. By supporting the central area of the backing plate with the frame structure, the backing plate is maintained substantially planar. Also the contour of the backing plate is adjusted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of the backing plate frame structure.    Backing plate frame structure (200)    Backing plate (202)    Support ring (208)    Bridge section (220)    Center area of backing plate (222)
NOVELTY - The supporting structures (4,5) are mutually spaced apart and positioned in order to mount and support the front and rear portion of solar cell module (7). The securing structure (6) is provided to latch the side ends (7a,7b) of solar module. The front end face of solar cell module is made to abut the holding plate at the front portion of supporting structure (4) to prevent the slip of solar module.    USE - Fixing structure of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of solar cell module can be made easy and the operation of solar cell module can be performed safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fixing structure of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mount frame (1)    Supporting structure (4,5)    Securing structure (6)    Solar cell module (7)    Side ends of solar module (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - The light emitting devices (9a-9f) and the light sensing devices (10a-10f) are arranged at the circuit side (6) of the semiconductor device (5). The light is emitted to a substrate (7) from the light emitting devices towards a back side (8) of the semiconductor device. The light reflected at the back side is sensed by the light-sensing device so as to output the signal indicating the reflective state of the backside. The signal tampered with the back side of the semiconductor device is detected.    USE - Tamper-resistant semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective state of the back side of semiconductor device can be detected effectively. The efficiency of the tamper-resistant semiconductor device can be improved. The cost of the tamper-resistant semiconductor device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the tamper-resistant semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (5)    Circuit side of semiconductor device (6)    Substrate (7)    Back side of semiconductor device (8)    Light emitting devices (9a-9f)    Light sensing devices (10a-10f)
NOVELTY - An information diffusing apparatus (1) has a display (3) for presenting information to the public. The display is arranged on the electric vehicle (2) and is connected to and powered by a battery (4) or other generating device e.g. solar cell, mounted on the vehicle. The display may be in form of a digital display e.g. a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or an alphanumeric display of light-emitting diode type. The apparatus also uses a computer processing data correlated with the information to be diffused.    USE - Information diffusing apparatus for disseminating information such as public utility information or advertising to public, and for use in electric vehicle e.g. two- or three-wheeled vehicle (Claimed), bicycle (Claimed). Can also be used in other vehicles e.g. motorcycle, rickshaw, tricycle, four-wheeled vehicle, pedal-driven vehicle formed by two adjoining bicycle. Can also be used in public utility vehicles e.g. taxi, bus, tram, motor coach, metro train, cable car, breakdown crane, snow plow, ambulance, rescue vehicle, hearse, fire engine, police or carabinieri car, as well as off-road vehicle, road tanker, or lorry, or even a vessel movable along waterways or rivers across town.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to diffuse information in places such as piazzas, historic centers, or other zones or along town routes where private motor vehicles can not pass through or where display installation is not possible, by mounting display to vehicle e.g. bicycle, which can run through such places.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a bicycle with an information diffusing apparatus.    Information diffusing apparatus (1)    Electric vehicle (2)    Display (3)    Battery (4)    Support (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a chair attachment assembly adapted for attachment to a chair (20) at a location under a seat of the chair and to extend outwardly. A pair of leg supports is pivotally coupled at ends to a pivot point (40) on the chair attachment assembly. A leg holder is coupled to each leg support near one end. A resistance element is pivotally coupled between each leg support and the chair attachment assembly, where the resistance element provides resistance against an outward movement of the associated leg support from a contracted position to an extended position.    USE - Exercise device for exercising a leg.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively exercises the legs while seated and without interfering with or impeding the performance of office duties, and decreases the risk of poor health.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a leg exerciser attached to an office chair.    Leg exerciser (10)    Chair (20)    Central post (22)    Main supporting element (30)    Pivot point (40)    Bracket (100)
NOVELTY - The making method involves forming a first layer of a non-single crystalline material (410). A nanostructure of a single crystalline material (420) is grown on the first layer integral to a crystallite in the first layer. The nanostructure is grown using catalyst-free epitaxial growth.    USE - Making method for hetero-crystalline structure (claimed) used in optoelectronic devices e.g. photodetectors, LEDs, optical modulators, lasers and solar cells, and electronic devices e.g. diodes, transistors.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliably making hetero-crystalline structure by effectively combining non-single crystalline materials with single crystalline semiconductor materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section side view of the hetero-crystalline device structure having laterally adjacent crystalline structures.    Hetero-crystalline device structure (400a)    Non-single crystalline material (410)    Nanostructure of a single crystalline material (420)    Substrate (430)    Second layer (440)
NOVELTY - The multi-panel solar system (100) comprises several rotatable panels (150) arranged in alignment with one another, in which parallel axis rotation of each panel is perpendicular to alignment axis. A rotation system (160) mechanically coupled to the panels enables coordinated rotation of panels about the parallel axis rotation. A housing (130) mechanically supports the relative positioning of the panels and insulates thermal conduction transmission of panels exterior to the housing, wherein housing includes the glass on opposite sides of the panels.    USE - Multi-panel solar system used in interior solar climate system for solar energy utilization.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-panel solar system efficiently affects both the visual and thermal components of the solar energy and minimizes the energy usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rotatable panel positioning method to desirably accommodate for visual and thermal solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the multi-panel solar system.    Multi-panel solar system (100)    Housing (130)    Rotatable panels (150)    Rotatable panel couplers (152)    Rotation system (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing an exercise. A cellulite-containing tissue is illuminated using light (210) produced by a light source e.g. laser, comprising a semiconductor material. The exercise is performed using an exercise equipment e.g. treadmill. The light includes light of multiple substantially defined spectra. A person (225) exercises in a substantially upright position such that the person's thighs, buttocks and hips are substantially exposed to the light without substantial obstruction.    USE - Method for reducing cellulite in a person's body using a clothing and an equipment e.g. treadmill, stationary bicycle, stair stepping device, elliptical glider, free weight exercise device, or resistance weight exercise device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light works synergistically with the treadmill, thus reducing the cellulite in the target areas of the person exercising on the treadmill. The method effectively eliminates the need for bulky cooling fans to maintain the patient with comfort. The method also reduces the appearance of the cellulite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for reducing cellulite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stationary exercise bicycle and a person exercising using the stationary exercise bicycle.    Stationary bicycle (200)    Light (210)    Seat (220)    Person (225)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a link (14a) with opposite ends connected to joints. A distal end of a robot arm (12) exhibiting elasticity variable is secured to a distal end of a bi-articular link mechanism that includes two set of antagonistic mono-articular muscles about the joints. Antagonistic bi-articular muscles are astride joints. The elasticity is variable to follow change associated with angular change of the joints by force exerted by the muscles at the distal end of the mechanism, and indicates direction of the force to be exerted by a trainee (20) at the distal end of the mechanism.    USE - System for resistance-based evaluation and training of muscular force of a bi-articular link mechanism of upper and lower limbs of a human body.    ADVANTAGE - The elasticity indicates direction of the force to be exerted by the trainee at the distal end of the mechanism, thus helping the trainee to properly comprehend the direction of force application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for resistance-based evaluation and training of muscular force of a bi-articular link mechanism of a trainee.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a resistance training apparatus in usage environment.    Resistance-based muscular force evaluation and training system (10)    Robot arm (12)    Link (14a)    Joint axle (16a)    Controller (19)    Trainee (20)
NOVELTY - The system has an instructor exercise device (110) operatively associated with a control system, and a set of participant exercise devices (120) in communication with the control system. The control system includes an exercise control program to control a variable gradient parameter in both the instructor exercise device and the participant exercise devices. The control system receives communication signals from the instructor exercise device to alter control of the variable gradient parameter from a control by the exercise control program.    USE - Group exercise system i.e. group fitness system, for use in a gym for providing an exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The control system receives the communication signals from the instructor exercise device to alter control of the variable gradient parameter in both the instructor exercise device and the participant exercise devices from the control by the exercise control program, thus allowing participants to join late and/or to return after a break without disrupting a training session.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a layout for a group fitness system.    Participant exercise devices (P-n, P-1, P-2, 120)    Group fitness system (100)    Instructor exercise device (110)    Network (130)
NOVELTY - The coupling device has conductive structure (100) made of single layered material with portions (110,120) extending from ends (113,123). A sheet metal portion includes a slit at center portion, for separating portions having different lengths, of the sheet metal portion. The portions of sheet metal portion are integrally connected to portions (110,120). The electrical conductivity of conductive structure is 30asterisk106 Sm-1. The ends of conductive structure are connected to electric leads of solar cells separated by a distance.    USE - Electrical coupling device for solar cells for solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides rigid mechanical connected between the solar cells by using the conductive structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for electrically coupling solar cells; and    (2) solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrical coupling device.    Conductive structure (100)    Portions (110,120)    Ends of conductive structure (113,123)    U-shaped portion (130)    Branches of U-shaped portion (132,134)
NOVELTY - Invention refers to medicine, specifically to cardiology. General clinical and apparatus examination is carried out: rest ECG, veloergometry, echoCG, daily monitoring of BP and Holter's ECG. Medicamentous therapy is accompanied with therapeutic physical exercises, including execise bicycle, graduated walking. Tolerance to physical activity is evaluated by 6-minute test walking and veloergometry. Motion activity stage (MAS) is detected by D. M. Aronov's classifications, yet severity functional class within 1 to 4 depends on period from cardiac infarction, stenocardia attacks, blood circulation insufficiency (BCI), and arrhythmia of the third grade and higher by Lown, aneurysms, ejection fraction of Echo CG. Appropriate therapeutic physical exercise complex (TPE) is prescribed by MAS while TPE are given 2 hours after breakfast within whole rehabilitation period. Based on specified severity functional class lessons are conducted with increase in loading by 25 % for each lesson. Graduated walking is about 0.5 km at speed 70 steps per minute to 2 km at speed 100-110 per minute 2 hours after dinner. Daily walks take 2-3 ways by duration 2-2.5 hours per day for distance 2 to 10 km. 1 hour before dinner bicycle exercises are practiced at intensity 40% of limit loading at duration 10 min for course 10-14 trainings. All the exercises are carried out under haemodynamics control. Offered method allows to lower rate of recurrent cardiovascular accident development, to lower cases of being registered as a disabled person, to raise tolerance to physical activity.    USE - Medicine.    ADVANTAGE - Decreased rate of recurrent cardiovascular accident development, increased tolerance to physical activity.2 tbl, 3 ex
NOVELTY - The method involves learning a location in which weight is supported in a family flotation. States and lesion of a human body and prevention of a deformation that is educated by learning of the family flotation are corrected. A shoe insole is used for correcting the human body. The human body is corrected by using pressure of a sole bottom surface of a foot. Protruding portions and depressed portions are formed relative to the sole bottom surface of the foot, and are formed by a difference in heights of an insertion member and a middle plate.    USE - Method for correcting and improving a human body state such as athletic ability enhancement, walk improvement and beauty of face.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates positive utilization of the apparatus for arthropathy, the correction and treatment of physical constitution, and the correction and deformation of a posture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a human body state correcting and improving apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a human body state correcting and improving apparatus.    Insole body (100)    Projection device (140)    Sinking set (150)    Foot print apparatus (160)    Print apparatus (170)
NOVELTY - The device has water channels formed into multiple rows, and layers oriented towards a tidal water inlet direction. Each water channel is equipped with multiple water wheels arranged at a constant interval. A battery is utilized for accumulating electrical energy from each generator. A gate (500) is mounted on a pole (501), and an upper gate (502) and a lower gate (503) are perpendicular with each other. The lower gate blocks the lower portion of the water channel when tidal water is introduced, and the upper gate blocks the upper portion of the water channel when tidal water is discharged.    USE - Tidal power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device generates the electrical energy by introducing tidal water from multiple generators from the low tide to the high tide, and by discharging the tidal water from the high tide to the low tide, thus minimizing resistance in reverse surface, speeding rotation of aberration, and improving generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tidal power generation device.    Gate (500)    Pole (501)    Upper gate (502)    Lower gate (503)
NOVELTY - The generator has wheels, which turn by waves, and a collector plate for collecting generated energy by turning the wheels, where spacing between the wheels is adjusted according to the intensity of waves. The waves continuously turn, when the waves do not have weather accident in a power generation water mill, to obtain predetermined amount of electricity.    USE - Wave generator i.e. micro-electric generator for use in an island, sea surroundings and a riverside.    ADVANTAGE - The non-utility generation of electricity along the riverside, the island and the sea surroundings can be produced by the wave generator according to the length of the waves. The sleep depth of Donghai Sea, west sea and southern sea can be controlled automatically to rotate the power generation water mill effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wave generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fixing frame (10) installed on a ceiling or a wall surface. A rail frame (20) is separated from the fixing frame through multiple connection bodies (15). A carrier (30) moves along the rail frame, and is provided with an upper transfer roller (32) and a lower transfer roller (33). A support unit (40) is separably coupled to a lower part of the carrier, and supports a user. The rail frame is made of a plate body with a thickness with respect to guide surfaces of the transfer rollers. A body supporter is connected in a connection part of the support unit.    USE - Rail type exercise complementing apparatus for use by a disabled person, old people, and rehabilitation patient in hospital and rehabilitation center.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus realizes easily a rail structure that is bent or curved according to the movement line of a person, and installs a rail conveniently. The electrical source energy in the apparatus performs all kinds of the Rehabilitation Trainings including the movement or the walking exercise, without need of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rail type exercise complementing apparatus.    Fixing frame (10)    Connection bodies (15)    Rail frame (20)    Carrier (30)    Upper transfer roller (32)    Lower transfer roller (33)    Support unit (40)
NOVELTY - The machine (100) has a training member placed on upper end of a base frame. The training member is constituted to reinforce and train upper or lower part of a user body. A weight variation device (130) is constituted between the base frame and the training member. A damper consisting of a magnetorheological fluid is fixed on the weight variation device to change weight feeling, according to the users setting up. The weight variation device is comprised of a damper, a piston, and a controller. An auto inducer controls magnetic induction formed in a piston.    USE - Fitness machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine ensures minute weight variation according to the user physical condition, and enables the user to train the part of the user body selectively. The structure of the machine is convenient. The machine self-weight is decreased and movement is convenient. The machine ensures convenient maintenance and repairing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fitness machine.    Fitness machine (100)    Weight variation device (130)
NOVELTY - A holding unit (10) has an extraction point (11) of piano wire (101) to hold edge portion of the piano wire. A stage (20) moves extraction point of holding unit with respect to two directions. A support stand (30) is supported by a rotating shaft (43), so that the stage is rotated.    USE - Axial center positioning apparatus for axial center positioning system installed in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The extraction point of the piano wire can be adjusted easily, while improving efficiency in the axial center positioning process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for axial center positioning method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the axial center positioning apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holding unit (10)    Extraction point (11)    Stage (20)    Support stand (30)    Rotating shaft (43)    Piano wire (101)
NOVELTY - The generation method involves applying a high-voltage pulse between the stylus electrodes (5), and surface discharge is generated on the derivative surface between the stylus electrodes. Vacuum arc discharge is induced via the plasma produced by the surface discharge with respect to the dielectric.    USE - Vacuum arc discharge generation method for detecting information, such as influence by the discharge phenomenon of the surface of a solar cell array, in order to measure damage reduction of the solar cell in the solar cell array mounted in e.g. a satellite which rotates space. Can also be used for the spark test for detecting information, such as discharge influence and a vacuum discharge with respect to electric equipments, such as a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Large-scale apparatuses, such as an electron beam for generating vacuum arc discharge and a plasma gun, are not required with respect to the dielectric of a solar cell array and the electric equipment to obtain. Vacuum arc discharge is generated for a short time and inexpensively at the predetermined place of a dielectric. Predetermined time information, such as discharge influence which it has on a dielectric, contributing to improvement of electric equipments, such as a solar cell array, is detected    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the vacuum arc discharge generator for achieving the vacuum arc discharge generation method.    Vacuum chamber (1)    Solar cell coupon (2)    Cover glass (3)    Power supply (4)    Stylus electrodes (5)
NOVELTY - The stimulation and activation method involves stimulating the sense organ such as vision and hearing by performing comparison movement and repetition movement. The cranial nerves, athletic ability and memory of test subject's present condition are maintained and improved by accelerating activation and stimulation given to cranial nerves.    USE - Stimulation and activation method used in cranial nervous system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses degeneracy, degradation and disorder of cranial nerves by maintaining and improving the sense organ's function, athletic ability and memory of the test subject's present condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a measurement, recording and display devices; and    (2) a program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the three-plane figure of the apparatus frame for grip measurement.    Apparatus frame for grip measurement (1)    Other finger frames (2)    Thumb frame (3)    Sensor (4)    U-shaped structure (5)
NOVELTY - The module has holes (9) in both ends of frame (5) with hollow portion. The module main portion is installed horizontally.    USE - Solar cell module installed in building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the frame is improved and the accumulation of water in frame is prevented. The expansion and deformation of frame can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar cell module.    Frame (5)    Terminal box (7)    Hole (9)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical shaped reaction container (40) comprises a discharge port (45) which discharges process gas. A motor (30) rotates or rocks the reaction container around the axial center of the longitudinal direction. The container has a reaction chamber which accommodates the spherical semiconductor. The inner wall face of the chamber has a closed loop having four corners that protrude outside in cross section.    USE - Production apparatus of spherical semiconductor device such as for photoelectric transducer in solar battery device.    ADVANTAGE - Since in a reaction chamber, the flow and rotation of a spherical semiconductor are done by rotating or rocking of a reaction container. Even if the spherical semiconductor is accommodated in the reaction part in the state deposited on multiple layers, the semiconductor is stirred so that the semiconductors of upper layer and lower layer are mutually mixed in the corner of a reaction chamber, each semiconductor is made equal. Hence the diffusion layer is formed uniformly in large amount of semiconductors and there is no degradation of the characteristic by damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for spherical semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the spherical semiconductor device production apparatus.    Pedestal (10)    Support plate (15)    Motor (30)    Reaction container (40)    Discharge port (45)    Shower pipe (46)
NOVELTY - The vane wheel has rotary blades (1) or hydrofoils fixed in periphery of disc shaped turntable (2) or annular support base, at right angles to flow of fluid such as wind, water. The blades or foils are rotated by transmission gear, sprocket and chain with computer control, about an axis (3) in reverse direction, at a rotation speed (V) that is half of the rotation speed of the turntable. The blade at position (0) in one side of perpendicular direction is arranged parallel to the flow, and the blade at position (4) on the other side is arranged perpendicular to the flow.    USE - Wind/water propelled vane wheel used as windmill for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The output of high speed rotation is obtained with a comparative low lift. The difficult ocean current and river flow can be utilized as the motive power source at an extremely low speed with huge energy. The huge impeller larger than that of a propeller type impeller can be utilized easily. The power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of that shows the relationship between the forces added to change of incidence angle accompanying the rotation of the rotary blades in each position, and the rotational force produced. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Position (0)    Rotary blade (1)    Turntable (2)    Axis of rotation of blades (3)    Rotation speed of blades (V)
NOVELTY - The electric-load test device comprises a test-subject state detection unit (1) that generates a test-subject state signal. The test-subject state signal is converted into a display signal. A CPU displays the display signal showing the state of the test object on a display screen.    USE - Electric-load test device for use in hospital, health promotion facility, fitness center etc., for testing state of exerciser, such as moving condition, pulse rate, etc., while performing training and physical strength measurement, etc. Can also be used in kinesitherapy, cardio-respiratory endurance test, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric-load test device that displays the detected state of the test object can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the electric-load test device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Test-subject state detection unit (1)    Memory (4)    Motor (8)    Pedal (9)    Stroke pedal (98)
NOVELTY - The pedometer comprises a CPU (108) that measures walk time according to the operation of an input unit (109) by a user. A memory (113) stores the measured walk time. The CPU calculates the average number of hours representing average value of walk time of the past, and determines whether the present walk time is more than the past walk time. A setting unit changes the step value to a smaller value when the present walk time exceeds the average number of hours.    USE - Pedometer for measuring step-count during exercise walk.    ADVANTAGE - The pedometer can perform appropriate step setting based on the present walk time and the past walk time, when the step of the user is reduced by tiredness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the pedometer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Walk sensor (101)    CPU (108)    Input unit (109)    Display unit (110)    Oscillation unit (112)    Memory (113)
NOVELTY - The health appliance (1) has a main portion (3) that is mounted on the thighs when a hold-pinching portion (2) is arranged between the thighs in a seating state. A weight is accommodated in the main portion so that the weight is rotated along the rotation plane from the waist side to the knee side. A control unit controls a motor for rotating the weight along the rotation plane.    USE - Health appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The health appliance can train the muscles in the leg portion. The exercise of the pelvis and femur is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the health appliance. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Health appliance (1)    Hold-pinching portion (2)    Main portion (3)    Handles (30)    Operation switches (32)
NOVELTY - The appliance has a stepped-on part (1) provided in lower-end vicinity, and a grip part (2) enabling a user to hang down above the stepped-on part, when the user grasps the grip part by his/her hand. The stepped-on part oscillates to an axial part (8) that is provided between pillar parts (5) on either side. The stepped-on part provides a protrusion (12) for stimulating a foot sole in an upper end part. An electric heater is incorporated in the stepped-on part for heating the protrusion. The protrusion is formed of a material containing a substance that radiates a tourmaline.    USE - Health appliance for performing an exercise relevant to a leg or the back of a person.    ADVANTAGE - The health appliance allows a user to perform the exercise related to the leg and other parts of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a health appliance.    Stepped-on part (1)    Grip part (2)    Pillar parts (5)    Axial part (8)    Protrusion (12)
NOVELTY - A raising and lowering footrest (22) is coupled to a cylinder assembly (1a) which includes a drive mechanism consisting of a ball screw rotated by a geared motor. The cylinder assembly is accompanied by vertical guides (2a).    USE - Raising and lowering stilts used during harvesting of fruit like apple, pear, persimmon, mandarin, orange, etc., from trees.    ADVANTAGE - Easy adjustment of the stilts height is enabled by the raising and lowering mechanism using the ball screw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the stilt. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylinder assembly (1a)    Vertical guides (2a)    Chains (5a,5b)    Footrest (22)    Shoes fixing tool (23)
NOVELTY - The solar folding shutter are attached to the left and right of window (5). The panels are placed in inclined manner against the sun over a crank. An antenna system of the panel is positioned in an inclined manner above and lateral over a pulse sensor element and a current insertion and small engine are arranged. The inclination of the solar panels takes place by telescope or antenna system through the sensor over the current cable and engine.    USE - Solar folding shutter.    ADVANTAGE - The solar folding shutter are attached to the left and right of window and the panels are placed in inclined manner against the sun over a crank, and thus ensures simple assembly of the solar folding shutter and cost-effective for the end user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an east-south-west view of building with a solar folding shutter at the windows.    East direction (1)    South direction (2)    West direction (3)    Photovoltaic panel (4)    Window (5)
NOVELTY - The carrier system has two contact areas (10) with fixing units (11) for fixing a substrate at an assigned contact area, where an adjoin area is designed between two neighboring substrates. The carrier system is arranged with a substrate in a processing unit by a holding device. The carrier system is arranged with a substrate, such that the force of gravity, which has a force component, points away from the assigned contact area.    USE - Carrier system for fixing multiple substrates to be processed.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier system is arranged with a substrate in a processing unit by a holding device, such that the force of gravity, which has a force component, points away from the assigned contact area, and hence ensures to reduce the adverse impact of the processing unit in the carrier system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing multiple substrates in a processing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a carrier system along a line.    Contact area (10)    Fixing unit (11)    Bars (R)    Semiconductor wafer (S)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a versatile movable joint whose one end is connected with an operating rod (1). An another end of the versatile movable joint is connected with a deflector rod (15). A transverse sensor (7) and a longitudinal sensor (10) are provided in a housing (8). An upper poking sheet (12) is provided on the transverse sensor, and a lower poking sheet (11) is provided on the longitudinal sensor. The deflector rod is extended between the upper poking sheet and the lower poking sheet. The versatile movable joint is a ball head connecting mechanism.    USE - Electric signal sensor for a recreational and body building instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is simple in structure and reliable in action. The sensor can realize the recreational and body building instrument function combined with skill and physical performance when the sensor is used in the moving component of the recreational and body building instrument.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric signal sensor in partial section.    Operating rod (1)    Transverse sensor (7)    Housing (8)    Longitudinal sensor (10)    Lower poking sheet (11)    Upper poking sheet (12)    Deflector rod (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a vibration pickup unit (1) installed on an edge of a trampoline. A signal connection line (2) electrically connects the vibration pickup unit with a processor (4). A Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection line (5) connects the processor with a computer. The processor is mutually and electrically connected with an analog amplifying circuit, an analog filter circuit, an analog to digital converting circuit, a crystal, a single chip and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface module. The model number of the single chip in the processor is C8051F320.    USE - Trampoline synchronous test system for an athlete.    ADVANTAGE - The system can judge the mobile state of the athlete, and judge whether the athlete is in the net-contact state or in the hopping state. The system can provide an impersonal test equipment for training and motivating competitiveness of the athlete.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a trampoline synchronous test system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vibration pickup (1)    Signal connection line (2)    Power supply converter (3)    Processor (4)    Universal serial bus connection line (5)
NOVELTY - The massager has a girdle generating vibration and electrically connected with an electric source supply. A shell is mounted with a charging battery for storing electric power at an external electric source. A spring plywood includes a plywood at an end to form a fixed end. The fixed end is fixed to a surface of the shell. The fixed end is elastically clamped to the girdle. The shell is mounted with a circuit board and electrically connected with the charging battery. A side of the shell is mounted with a switch and electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Fat-reducing massager.    ADVANTAGE - The charging battery can be used to store electric power at the external electric source, after charging. The massager can be clamped to the girdle through the spring plywood for providing electricity power needed by vibration massager of the girdle, so that the user can walk-in or walk-out of the house, while using the fat-reducing massager. The massager eliminates the requirement of the household socket at all occasions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fat-reducing massager.
NOVELTY - The structure has a drive motor fixed at a preconcerted height of an upright frame, and a worm transmission fixed at a transmission shaft of the drive motor. A transmission gear is fixed at the upright frame, and tip edges are joggled with a worm. A transmission pulley is fixed at a side of the transmission gear, and front and rear transmission sheets cooperated with the transmission pulley are placed at a side of an upright rocker. A top end of a pushing frame is movably coupled with up and down transmission sheets at a side of a whirling seat frame.    USE - Riding machine structure.    ADVANTAGE - The whirling seat frame is vertically rocked by the pushing frame to form the riding machine, thus allowing the operator to change the swinging amplitude of the upright frame, and hence achieving practical progressiveness such as better rhythmic movement intensity and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a riding machine structure.
NOVELTY - The device has a microprocessor for receiving sport signal generated by a movement signal sensor. A display unit displays movement signal, individual human body characteristic, sport schedule, sport project, and calculates movement consumed heat quantity. An entertainment information display unit comprises an entertainment information memory for storing entertainment information corresponding to a sporter set movement, and displays corresponding entertainment information, when executing the sport.    USE - Sports management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a sports management device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The set has a multi-rotating shaft having vanes (13) distributed in electricity generating channels (3), where lower ends of the channels are connected with a water leaving tank (17). Two acclivity supplying channels (5) are connected between the tank and a back end of two inertial force channels (2). A conveyor belt type water wagon (6) is provided in the supplying channels. A water pump is provided in the tank and linked with a pipeline (18) connected with the tank. A communicating pipe (19) is connected between a water storage tank (1) and the inertial force channels of a closed channel.    USE - Automatic water cycling power generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The water cycling power generating set replaces a thermal power generation and a nuclear energy power generation. The generating set is clean and safe to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automatic water cycling power generating set.    Water storage tank (1)    Inertial force channels (2)    Electricity generating channels (3)    Water replenishing pipes (4)    Acclivity supplying channels (5)    Conveyor belt type water wagon (6)    Vanes (13)    Water leaving tank (17)    Pipeline (18)    Communicating pipe (19)
NOVELTY - The developer has finger-change brain-strengthening instrument, and a shell e.g. semi-round plate, provided on the developer. The shell is provided with a finger locating hole with a finger-change wheel hole, and a finger-change wheel is provided with the finger-change hole.    USE - Finger-change brain-strengthening intelligence-beneficial developer.    ADVANTAGE - The developer promotes the microcirculation of the brain, and achieves the purpose of brain-strengthening and intelligence-beneficial and developing function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a finger-change brain-strengthening intelligence-beneficial developer.
NOVELTY - The chair (12) has a sport bar (3) linked with a rotary changeable resistor, via a universal joint (6). The direction sensors are linked with vertical and transverse shafts of the universal joint via a gear variable structure or belt variable structure. A treading structure (7) is fixed in front of the chair which links a resistance structure and a direction sensor. The sport bar is linked with a liquid pressure damper, where the resistance structure includes a strengthen sensor and an electric signal output structure.    USE - Computer game player body-building chair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a computer game player body-building chair.    Sport bar (3)    Universal joint (6)    Treading structure (7)    Installing seat (11)    Body-building chair (12)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a hollow column whose top end is connected with a bottom of a foot board. A driving motor eccentrically drives a brace. An end of the brace is connected with an end of a pivot axis between upper and lower connecting rods. The end of the brace drives the pivot axis between the upper and lower connecting rods to synchronously revolve and displace by revolving the driving motor. The foot board is limited to move up and down in a beeline by a limiting part. The foot board is driven to vibrate up and down in the beeline.    USE - Vibrating mechanism for a body vibrating machine.    ADVANTAGE - The foot board can be easily displaced up and down. The driving motor drives the foot board to move by pivot axis of the upper and lower connecting rods, so that the horsepower of the driving motor is reduced and manufacturing cost of the body vibrating machine is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a body vibrating machine vibrating mechanism.
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a wheel and belt assembly for connecting an end of a drive shaft to a tread belt (34) for transmitting rotation from the drive shaft to the tread belt. A control panel (33) includes a vibration key which is pressed to perform one of changing an amplitude of a sinusoid and adding the amplitude change to a speed of the drive shaft, changing a frequency of the sinusoid and adding the frequency change to the speed of the drive shaft, and changing the speed of the drive shaft via a controller (32) and a motor (30), for giving a vibration effect to the moving tread belt.    USE - Exercise treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill enables to additionally vibrate a user running or walking on the tread belt by providing a sinusoidal change to a motor speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view schematically showing an exercise treadmill.    Motor (30)    Sensor (31)    Controller (32)    Control panel (33)    Tread belt (34)    Front drive roller (35)    Lower frame (36)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy storage tank (1) stores electrical energy from utility grid or from photovoltaic cells and wind turbine. Traction wheels (3) are used as vehicle propulsion. Solar cell and wind turbine that respectively generate energy from sun and wind are coupled to energy storage tank. A stator and a rotor are respectively the stationary and moving parts of the traction wheel. A computer (2) switches back to gasoline drive or electrical drive modes. The computer provides system control and display of energy level, vehicle speed and connected to traction wheels and energy storage tank.    USE - Smart electrical retrofit for existing and new gasoline-driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The retrofit provides a structure that switches to a cheaper and zero pollution electric driving mode at any time. It is easily incorporated to the existing and new gasoline vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a smart electrical retrofit.    Energy storage tank (1)    Computer (2)    Traction wheels (3)
NOVELTY - The systematic arrangement includes positioning a light capturing device in a systematic way to capture the electrical energy generated by artificial light source or light energy source. The captured energy is passed to a collector and distributor unit. The light capturing device is either local to the collector and distributor unit or transferred to another unit with electrical energy conducting components.    USE - Systematic arrangement for energy capturing device in light power cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Offers saving by using spent energy produced by artificial light for consumer needs. Simplifies adding artificial light sources with the incorporated systematic energy capturing system, while enhancing the potential of the overall electricity output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of the operation of the light power cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting a duration for a selected timed activity by a computer (2) e.g. personal computer. An audio cue is selected and determined by the selected timed activity. An audio information includes a rhythm and a tempo selected by a user, where the audio information is stored in a computer memory (6) associated with the computer. The audio cue and the audio information are associated by the computer, where the association is a timed association that is determined by the selected duration of the selected timed activity.    USE - Method for prompting a sequence of a timed activity e.g. physical training such as interval fitness training, in a computer-enabled apparatus e.g. personal computer, laptop computer, palmtop computer, personal digital assistant, cellular telephone, personal audio player such as personal MPEG 1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player, server computer and client computer, to assist the person in performing the activities.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the person to efficiently create the sequence of timed activities and to create the composite audio file to accompany the performance of the sequence of timed activities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for prompting a sequence of timed activities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus    Computer (2)    Input device (4)    Computer memory (6)    Portable audio player (8)
NOVELTY - The board (110) has a pair of opposing brackets coupled to an opposite terminating engagement portions of a handle bar. The brackets and the engagement portions form a frame. A padded support is coupled to the frame. The brackets are removably attached to an adjustable incline at locations between an end of the incline and a user support platform and a location between another end of the incline and the platform. The engagement portions are connected respectively to the brackets.    USE - Abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device that is utilized for exercising one's abdominal muscles, oblique muscles and lower back muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The board in conjunction with an inclinable exercise device allows a user to perform a wide variety of downward-facing crunch exercises to exercise one's abdominal muscles, oblique muscles and lower back muscles with almost a complete range of body motion at multiple different resistance levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for using an abdominal crunch board with an inclinable exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an inclinable exercise device including an abdominal crunch board mounted to top rails of the device and a user on the device using the board.    Inclinable exercise device (100)    Abdominal crunch board (110)    Tower (120)    Vertical supports (130)    Catches (140)    Lower rails (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a visual reaction function module, a visual differential reaction function module, a visual reaction and move function module, a visual track and target function module and a visual spatial and motor function module. An input part (1) e.g. camera, focuses on an object of a rehabilitation treatment or a part of a patient. An output part (3) e.g. display device, is provided for a program according to a cognition disorder and a barrier type. An image process part (2) e.g. computer, is shown through a screen of the output part, which includes a TV.    USE - System for supporting a cognitive and conduct disorder rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - The system offers the interactive rehabilitation support system by using interactive human computer interface technique and game technique through moving pictures. The efficiency of treatment and diagnosis is improved, the diagnosis is easy to be expandable, and the system is widely used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cognitive and conduct disorder rehabilitation supporting system.    Input part (1)    Image process part (2)    Output part (3)
NOVELTY - The power generation device has several curved circular mirrors which are arranged in concentric form so as to centralize light. Several light energy collectors are fixed between transparent sheet and heat conduction board.    USE - Condensing-type solar power generation device installed in desert areas.    ADVANTAGE - The light energy can be exploited effectively. The cost for electric power generation can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the deflection condition of curved surface of mirror. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Injection light following direction (2)
NOVELTY - An output control unit controls output of alternating current (AC) electric power. A management apparatus (307) controls communication unit (310) to transmit the identification information to the electric power generation monitoring server (309), when electric power generation information is received. The management apparatus controls output unit to output control signal for stopping output of AC electric power, when period from transmission of identification information to reception of reply information exceeds threshold value.    USE - Solar energy power generation system for use in house, factories, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The duration of solar power generation can be estimated reliably while reducing the installation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (104)    Switch (105)    Solar cell module (110)    Integrated circuit tag (212)    Transmission device (304)    Management apparatus (307)    Electric power generation monitoring server (309)    Communication unit (310)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vibration motor integrated to a vibrating plate (12) for vibrating the plate at a determined frequency, and a pressurized air vessel communicated with air cushions. A compressor provides the pressured air to the vessel for maintaining the pressure of the air in the vessel at the predetermined value, where the value is 2 kilogram per centimeter square. The vessel supplies the air into the cushion at the determined value irrespective to the weight of the user, where the air cushion is disposed under the plate.    USE - Vibrating plate apparatus for tightening up the muscle and for use in gym and fitness room.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures that the air cushion is adjustable based on the weight of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vibrating plate apparatus.    Base (10)    Vibrating plate (12)    Handles (14, 16)    Post (18)    Computer (20)    Screen (22)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has multiple photovoltaic solar panels (120) arranged in a support device (110) for supplying electric current during incident light radiation. The solar panels are formed with rectangle long and short oblong edges (122), where the solar panels are formed flat. A reflector element (130) is arranged in an area of rectangular edges of the solar panels. The reflector element is curved corresponding to a hydraulic cylinder barrel surface, which is convexly curved in relation to outside side edges of the solar panels.    USE - Solar module device for converting a light i.e. sunlight, into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector element is curved corresponding to the hydraulic cylinder barrel surface, which is concavely curved in relation to the outside side edges of the solar panels, thus increasing the luminous efficiency of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar module device.    Solar module device (100)    Support device (110)    Photovoltaic solar panels (120)    Long and short oblong edges (122)    Reflector element (130)
NOVELTY - The radiation sensing element (10) has a substrate and a laminar sensor structure (7) that is arranged by the substrate in a level. A lead structure (6) is arranged between the substrate and the sensor structure in another level. The lead structure is connected with the substrate by a contact (5) in a self-supporting manner.    USE - Radiation sensing element.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation sensing element has a substrate and a laminar sensor structure that is arranged by the substrate in a level, and a lead structure that is arranged between the substrate and the sensor structure in another level, and hence ensures small radiation sensing element due to its small dimension, and higher filling factor with less material expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a radiation sensing element, which involves isolating a sacrificial layer    (2) a sensor field, which has multiple radiation sensing elements that are arranged on a common substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a radiation sensing element.    Contacts (5,8)    Lead structure (6)    Sensor structure (7)    Radiation sensing element (10)    Width (N)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a sinistral lead screw and a dextral lead screw alternately connected in order to form a lead screw, where the sinistral lead screw and the dextral lead screw are connected with corresponding sinistral nut and dextral nut. One end of two lead screws is connected with a driving wheel and another end is connected with a bearing. An electromotor i.e. stepper motor, is connected with the driving wheel, and two driving wheels are connected to the bracket through a driving band. A cross bar is connected with the sinistral nut and dextral nut.    USE - Bamboo dance body-building recreation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The bamboo dance can be improved and modularized by utilizing the intelligent control technique to satisfy the demand of different people and enhance the application universality greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of bamboo dance body-building recreation equipment.
NOVELTY - The box has a frame that supports a body. A body placed in a surface transmitted light, and a lighting source is provided in the body. A solar energy collecting panel is arranged on a top end of the frame and connected to the frame via a connecting rod. A battery is connected to the panel, and stores electric power that is obtained due to transformation of solar energy. A controller includes a time switch, a light-operated switch and a hand-operated switch that are connected to the battery and the source for controlling connection or cut-off state of the battery and the source.    USE - Solar energy lamp box.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting source adopts the lighting diode, and the lighting diode can be uniformly arranged in the solar energy lamp box, so as to enable the received light to be evenly distributed on the surface of the lamp body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy lamp box.
NOVELTY - Formation of hydrogenated silicon-based thin film without impurity using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of two parallel electrode plates, comprises growing 2-10 nm amorphous silicon thin film using gas mixture of silane and hydrogen; keeping the temperature of substrate at 150-220 degrees C; using radio frequency discharge power density of 20-100 mW/cm2 at not greater than 0.6 nm/s; and exerting plasma discharge of pure hydrogen on amorphous silicon thin film for 20-300 seconds using radio frequency discharge power density of 20-80 mW/cm2, at not less than 2 mbar.    USE - For formation of hydrogenated silicon-based thin film for use in an i layer(s) of thin film silicon-based unijunction or multijunction p-i-n type solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method makes amorphous silicon thin film more stable. By alternatively executing the growing of 2-10 nm silicon film and chemical annealing method of hydrogen plasma, the method adequately rebuild and loosen the atom structure of hydrosilylation material, and reduce electronic density shortcoming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thin film silicon-based unijunction or multijunction p-i-n type solar battery having an i layer(s) containing hydrogenated silicon-based thin film.
NOVELTY - The machine has a frame connecting a front frame, and a running table comprising a front end and a back end. The running table has a running belt which moves in circulation and a flexible component equipped between the running table and frame. The flexible component has an outer pipe pivotly connected to the frame and internal pipe pivotly connected to the back end of running table. The outer pipe has a location component which is able to be inserted in one of the location holes, and ensures the running table placed horizontally or vertically.    USE - Running machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a running machine.
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen generator and photovoltaic array. The hydrogen generator performs electrolysis in a vessel connected with the water supply line, by using energy generated by the photovoltaic array and supplies hydrogen gas to a burner (E) and a steam boiler (D) comprising low boiling point chemical containing water carrying conduits. The rotating turbine connected to the electrical alternator/generator is rotated by the steam from the boiler. The energy output from the alternator/generator and the photovoltaic array is supplied to an inverter.    USE - Electrical energy generating system for generating electrical energy using solar energy and hydrogen gas from water, for domestic and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows generation of the electrical energy by using the photovoltaic array and the hydrogen gas efficiently by using simple structure. The system can be installed easily in required place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the arrangement of the boiler and gas burner with various control ports.    Boiler (D)    Gas burner (E)    Coil (F)    Low boiling point liquid bath (G)    Inlet control port (H)    Outlet steam control port (I)    Enclosure (J)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has electrical power sources e.g. photovoltaic (PV) arrays (14a-14d) that provide electrical potential to a sacrificial anode structure (12) to cause a reduction reaction between the sacrificial anode structure and sea water. A buoyant unit (16) is coupled to the sacrificial anode structure, and provides buoyancy to float the apparatus in sea water.    USE - Apparatus for fertilizing sea water with iron and other micronutrients to promote growth of carbon dioxide fixating phytoplankton.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective by eliminating use of ship for sea water fertilization. Allows precise control over the distribution of iron and advantageously releases atomic sized iron through the use of sacrificial electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of operating buoyant apparatus to fertilize sea water with iron; and    (2) a system for fertilizing sea water with nutrients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the sea water fertilization apparatus.    Apparatus (10)    Sacrificial anode structure (12)    PV arrays (14a-14d)    Buoyant unit (16)    Water-tight hatches (24)
NOVELTY - The radiofrequency signals are inputted corresponding to the heart of a patient and a phase shift of the input radiofrequency signals is determined (12) with respect to the output radiofrequency signals . The cardiac output corresponding to the heart-beat rate of the patient is calculated (14) based on the determined phase shift such that the exercise capacity regarding the heart is estimated (16) from the cardiac output.    USE - Method of estimating exercise capacity for predicting CHF.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise capacity of the heart is estimated appropriately and the heart failure can be detected , by calculating the cardiac output with respect to the heart-beat rate based on the phase shift of the radiofrequency signals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Apparatus for estimating exercise capacity of heart for CHF prediction; and    (2) system for estimating exercise capacity of heart for CHF prediction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the method of estimating exercise capacity of heart.    Phase shift determination step (12)    Cardiac output calculation step (14)    Exercise capacity estimation step (16)
NOVELTY - The solar energy generation system has at least one energy-producing unit (1) comprising at least one solar panel (3). A rotating mechanism rotates the solar panel with respect to an axis parallel to a surface of the panel, in such a way as to orientate the solar panel according to the position of the sun through the day. The rotating mechanism includes pins (5,6), bushes (7), a disc (8), a connecting rod (9), a linear actuator (10) and a sleeve (11).    USE - Solar energy generation system for producing energy through solar panels, such as photovoltaic panels or thermohydraulic panels.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar energy generation system that is able to operate as far as possible in conditions near to optimum conditions, i.e. with an angle of incidence of the solar rays as near as possible to 90 degrees for most of the day and over the year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view of a group of photovoltaic panels of a solar energy generation system.    Energy-producing unit (1)    Solar panel (3)    Pins (5,6)    Bushes (7)    Disc (8)    Connecting rod (9)    Linear actuator (10)    Sleeve (11)
NOVELTY - The device has housing case (11) for holding a transmission motor that drives an axle via a decelerating machine. A driving gear is mounted on the axle. Two driven gears are connected with the driving gear. Link rods are arranged at a corresponding position on a top surface of each driven gear and are connected to one end of a connecting bar. A rod base (61) is arranged between the rods and provided with a shaft (7). A guiding part (71) is arranged at top of the shaft for a user to hold with hips. An adjusting device (8) adjusts a height of the shaft inside the base.    USE - Waist exercising device.    ADVANTAGE - The housing case holds the transmission motor that drives a gear box via the decelerating machine, where the gear box is connected with the shaft that leads a guiding portion to perform a circular motion, thus actively guiding the user's waist to perform a swaying motion. The device allows the user to set an operation mode using a control panel and to start the operation of the device, where the user uses both legs to hold the guiding part and user's waist is undergoing the circular motion with the device, thus achieving the same effects as playing with a hula hoop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waist exercising device.    Base (1)    Shaft (7)    Adjusting device (8)    Housing case (11)    Rod base (61)    Guiding part (71)
NOVELTY - The kit has a portable training tool (3) structured to allow the use of a normal bicycle (2) in a stationary position by a user (1). The tool includes a support unit to support the bicycle in an in-use position. An electronically controlled actuator unit (9) applies a variable braking force to a rear wheel (2a) of the bicycle. A portable measuring device (4) for measuring a cardiopulmonary activity of the user, includes a measuring unit connected to a mask or breathing mouthpiece (4a) wearable by the user. An electronic control module (16) is connected to the actuator and measuring units.    USE - Portable kit for carrying out a cardiopulmonary test for a sports cyclist, professional and amateur on a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The kit enables the possibility to carry out cardiopulmonary tests under strain with extremely simple components of reduced dimensions and reduced cost, so to allow an individual user to undergo the tests with extreme ease and convenience and without the need to provide sophisticated equipment in special places.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for executing a cardiopulmonary test under strain, comprising a measuring unit    (2) a method for executing respiratory tests under strain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view illustrating the use of a portable kit.    User (1)    Normal bicycle (2)    Rear wheel (2a)    Portable training tool (3)    Portable measuring device (4)    Mask or breathing mouthpiece (4a)    Electrically controlled actuator unit (9)    Electronic control module (16)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a pedal apparatus (10) for reinforcing a lower part of a human body. Pedals are installed on ends of a center of a rotary body of the pedal apparatus. A housing includes a fluid receiving portion with an electromagnetic field receiving portion. An insertion hole is formed on an end of a fluid receiving portion to receive a part of an outer circumference of the body. Friction fluid cured by an electrical signal is stored in the liquid receiving portion.    USE - Rehabilitation training system for a brain dysfunction patient with damage of central nervous system.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the user to directly step on the pedals so as to reinforce the lower part of body. The sensors and training running parallel program avoid central nervous system injury for the patient in earlier stage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rehabilitation training system.    Rehabilitation training system (1)    Monitor (3)    Head mount display unit (5)    Waste paper part (6)    Pedal apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting position information of a vibration plate of a vertical vibration type exercise apparatus. A load mass of the vibration plate is calculated based on detected position information to estimate whether the calculated load mass is set within a pre-set range. A driving current is applied to a driving member of the exercise apparatus, when the load mass is set within the pre-set range. A driving part is equipped between the vibration plate and a bottom support part to deliver a vertical vibration to the vibration plate.    USE - Method for driving a vertical vibration type exercise apparatus that is utilized for doing aerobic exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the vertical vibration type exercise apparatus to detect overload on board, thus preventing the vertical vibration type exercise apparatus from failure, and hence providing safety for user in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vertical vibration type exercise apparatus drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a vertical vibration type exercise apparatus driving method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The used-solar cell modules are connected in series to form a module system in several rows. Each module system is connected to the power conditioner in parallel. The open circuit voltage is measured for each module system. The measured value of the open circuit voltage is compared with the catalogue value. The module system that has abnormal value of open circuit voltage is replaced.    USE - Construction method of solar energy power generation system using used-solar cell module installed in common residence.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for investigating the reuse of solar cell module within short time. The performance evaluation of the solar energy power generation system is performed efficiently in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar energy power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating performance quality determination procedure of each module of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a load device (20) carried by a frame (10). A lever (30) is connected to the frame in a given manner to be operatable against the resistance of the load device by a user positioned posturally in a given manner to mobilise a body region (B). A monitoring device (50) allows the user to view methods of mobilising the body region with unchanged posture to optimise the method of mobilisation. A display device is carried by the frame in a given position by units of a bracket to present a display element in a position facing a face of the user.    USE - Gymnastic machine for training a muscle region through the use of a gymnastic implement.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has a monitoring device that is effectively usable to allow users to monitor their methods of using the gymnastic machine. The machine increases the level of gratification and motivation of the users of gyms and body building enthusiasts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral elevation view of a gymnastic machine.    Body region (B)    Gymnastic machine (1)    Frame (10)    Load device (20)    Lever (30)    Monitoring device (50)
NOVELTY - The power generation device (1) has a housing (2), which comprises an inflow area with an inflow opening (4) and an outflow area (5) with an outflow opening (6). A repeller arrangement (19) is provided, which is stored rotary within the inflow area and another repeller arrangement is stored rotary within the outflow area. The inflow area is tapered in a flow direction (8). The outflow area of a nozzle shaped transition is extended to the outflow opening.    USE - Power generation device for generating power using wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The repeller arrangement is provided, which is stored rotary within the inflow area and another repeller arrangement is stored rotary within the outflow area, and thus improves the efficiency of the generation of power and also protects the repeller arrangement from disturbing cross-flows and contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lighting device for a vehicle, particularly for a bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the lighting device for a bicycle.    Power generation device (1)    Housing (2)    Inflow opening (4)    Outflow area (5)    Outflow opening (6)    Flow direction (8)    Repeller arrangement (19)
NOVELTY - The machine has a vertical rod extended upward and mounted on a base, and a holding rod located at two sides of a base and mounted on the vertical rod. The base is equipped with a drive device i.e. drive motor, whose power output end has a transmission connection with a movable shaft. The movable shaft is equipped with a bias mechanism that is connected with a footplate. An end of the footplate is equipped with an elastic component i.e. elastic steel sheet, to fix to the base. Another end of the footplate is equipped with a push seizing frame that is movably connected with the bias mechanism.    USE - Qi and blood pressure relaxing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is simple in structure and reasonable in design. The footplate bearing component consisting of the elastic steel sheet, the push seizing frame and the bias mechanism has optimum swing force arm and optimum rhythmic intensity, so that the whole oscillation process has excellent stability and low friction noise. The driving component has higher durable performance, and the service life of qi and blood pressure relaxing machine can be effectively prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a qi and blood pressure relaxing machine.
NOVELTY - The car has a drive system for rotating a wheel, and a control circuit for controlling the drive system. The control circuit has a body-building function transfer switch connected with a body-building intelligent control module. The drive system and a movement power adjusting switch are connected with the body-building intelligent control module. An instrumentation console is connected with the body-building intelligent control module. The instrumentation console displays a movement parameter.    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car obtains high body-building function without changing the momentous structure and circuit. The car saves the expenses of the body-building equipment. The car enables charging of the storage cell during the procession of movement, hence enabling replenishment of the energy, repairing the storage cell and prolonging the lifetime of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric motor car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A mechanism (3a-3c) is provided for applying a controlled load with respect to each of the rotation axes (R-T) for the moving part (1) which is either moved by the person or animal, or can move the person or animal. This load is applied during movement of this moving part. This mechanism comprises a servo motor.    USE - For measuring the degree of body movement for a person or animal, used in apparatus for medically testing, rehabilitating and/or exercising muscles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A controlled load can be applied in a direction different from the movement axes for the moving part during testing and exercising.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The moving part can rotate about at least two axes. Measuring devices (2a-2c) simultaneously record values associated with movement about these axes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a frontal view of the measuring device.    moving part (1)    flexion extension torque measuring devices (2a, 2c)    lateral flexion torque measuring device (2b)    flexion extension servo motor (3a)    lateral flexion servo motor (3b)    rotation servo motor (3c)    rotation axes for moving part (R-T)
NOVELTY - The revolution counter has a stationary casing, a rotor (240) arranged inside the casing, a generator module to generate electrical power when the rotor is in rotation and a detection unit. The detection unit is electrically coupled to the generator module and powered. A wireless transmission module connected to the generator module and the detection unit to receive electrical power and signal. The wireless receiver (50) receives the data transmitted from the wireless transmission module and converts the data into a corresponding output signal.    USE - Revolution counter for wrist exerciser for exercising and training wrist muscles and for rehabilitation purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless transmission module connected to the generator module and the detection unit to receive electrical power and signal and the wireless receiver receives the data transmitted from the wireless transmission module and convert the data into a corresponding output signal, and hence prevents deterioration of the outside look of the device and also to enhance hand-gripping of the device of a user and ensure wrist exerciser is compact and light weight and prevents the user to check with the revolutions of the wrist exerciser when the exerciser is played.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wrist exerciser with a revolution counter.    Wireless receiver (50)    Receiving circuit (51)    Upper casing member (210)    Hole (211)    Lower casing member (220)    Rotor (240)    Circumferential groove (242)
NOVELTY - The chair includes guides connected with a base and a diaphragm to guide vertical movement of the diaphragm. Vibration absorption units restrict the range of motion of the diaphragm when the diaphragm moves in the vertical direction, and absorb impact when the diaphragm descends. A controller generates a driving signal for operating a vertical vibration unit provided with the diaphragm.    USE - Chair with sonic vibration type exercise function for enabling user to undergo medical treatment and exercise. Can also be used in a hospital as a medical functional bed.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the uncomfortable disabled person, the old or weak or the child, or the patient who undergoes rehabilitation treatment or the patient who is in the hospital and suffers from living a bed life for a long time to make a light exercise or perform physiotherapy. Enables the diaphragm to operate at low-frequency signals and a user to listen to music according to reproduction of audio signals and to accordingly enable the user to make an exercise while listening to music without using a special audio signal sound reproduction system such as a speaker. Prevents excessive shock from being transferred to user's body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a chair having a sonic vibration type exercise function.    Seat (50)    Arm rests (51)    Chair back (52)    Head rest (53)    Tread board (54)
NOVELTY - A grip strength training device (1) has a linear electric generator (100) supported in the closed space (31) between two connected casings (20,21). The generator includes magnets (141) which move in or out of the coil bobbins (135) to produce electricity while the casings are repeatedly moved with each other by repeated clenching and opening of user hand. The produced electricity is collected and charged at an electricity circuit connected to the linear electric generator.    USE - Grip strength training device for increasing grip strength of user hand employing repeated opening and clenching actions.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity produced repeated hand clenching and opening operations on the training device provides added excitement to the device user and can be even used to charge a small-sized electronic product such as a cell phone or turn on an emergency light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a grip strength training device.    Grip strength training device (1)    Connected casings (20,21)    Closed space (31)    Linear electric generator (100)    Coil bobbins (135)    Magnets (141)
NOVELTY - The treadmill has a rectangular frame (10) with two parallel extension boards (11). A driving device (20) has a motor. A support deck (23) is connected to extension boards and an endless belt (22) is driven by two rollers (21). The deck is located between an upper portion and a lower portion of the endless belt. A cushion device (30) has two cushion bladders (31) arranged on two transverse bars. The cushion bladders are in contact with an underside of the deck, and a valve (33) is connected to a respective adjusting member (32) located on an outside of the frame.    USE - Treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The cushion device includes two cushion bladders that are in contact with the underside of the support deck, and the valve connected to the respective adjusting member located on the outside of the frame, thus absorbing shocks before transferring to the user's ankles, and effectively providing cushion feature directly to the support deck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a treadmill.    Rectangular frame (10)    Parallel extension boards (11)    Driving device (20)    Rollers (21)    Endless belt (22)    Support deck (23)    Cushion device (30)    Cushion bladders (31)    Adjusting member (32)    Valve (33)
NOVELTY - The device has longitudinal slots including a set of brackets (1) with two members (2, 3) being clamped together. The members include sections (2', 2'', 3', 3'') engaging with a longitudinal slot in respective profiled elements (4, 5). Sideways are inserted into the slot of one of the respective members of the bracket set to effect locking in the slot. A conic angle is provided in one of the longitudinal slot's engaging sections and bracket's engaging sections. The bracket's engaging sections form an angle relative to each other.    USE - Device for connecting structural elements in a modular framing system that is utilized for all kinds of constructions e.g. scaffoldings, solar cell panels, signboards, signposts and furniture.    ADVANTAGE - The set of brackets is provided with a spring between bracket elements that are kept apart before clamping, so that the set of brackets is readily available for one-hand mounting straight out of the box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for connecting two structural elements    (2) a product comprising a set of brackets for connecting two structural elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bracket set connecting two profiled elements.    Brackets (1)    Members (2, 3)    Sections (2'-5', 2''-5'')    Profiled elements (4, 5)    Bolt (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a locally based renewable power system (10) e.g. solar system, to a consumer. Locally based renewable power system's characteristics e.g. installation cost, are stored in a database (12). An aggregate cost of the power system is determined. A break even point of the power system is determined based on a discount rate and fees. Consumers monthly payment is determined on an ongoing basis based on consumer's customer variables e.g. usage, break even point and the aggregate cost. The consumer's monthly payment is billed.    USE - Method for providing renewable power system such as solar system, solar panel system, photovoltaic, thermal, wind powered, geothermal and hydropower (all claimed), to a consumer.    ADVANTAGE - The method determines consumers monthly payment on the ongoing basis based on the consumer's customer variables, break even point and the aggregate cost, thus allowing the renewable power systems to provide energy. A related billing is provided to the consumer utilizing alternate energy sources without having to outlay a large/unfeasible initial investment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for providing power at a consumer's premises and billing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for providing power at a consumer's premises and billing.    Locally based renewable power system (10)    Database (12)    CPU (14)    Power system device controller (18)    Aggregate cost calculator (30)
NOVELTY - An ink formulation (F1) comprises: at least one conductive polymer; metallic nanoparticles dispersed within the conductive polymer, where the weight ratio of the conductive polymer to the metallic nanoparticles is 1:3 to 1:1; and a carrier for mixing the conductive polymer and the metallic nanoparticles, where the carrier is a solvent for the conductive polymer.    USE - As an ink formulation useful in organic electronic device (i.e. transistor) or in an electrode of an electronic device (claimed) particularly as source and/or drain electrodes. The electronic devices includes sensors, touch screens, diodes, capacitors (e.g. embedded capacitors), resistors, and photovoltaic cells, for various arrays to form amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, inverters, oscillators, and power devices.    ADVANTAGE - The mobility of a device comprising the annealed ink formulation of a conductive polymer and metallic nanoparticles is greater than an annealed ink formulation in a device containing only metallic nanoparticles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) an organic electronic device (i.e. transistor) comprising an electrode formed by an annealed ink formulation;    (2) a electronic device comprising a multiplicity of the transistors; and    (3) a method for forming an electrode of an electronic device involving applying the ink formulation and annealing.
NOVELTY - The motorized stepper has a control unit (300) with a course setting unit that commands a drive unit to execute four different vibrating motions and controls the power supply for the drive unit. A far-infrared lamp controller controls a preset temperature and the preset operating time period of a far-infrared lamp (212) on a step board (210). The step board, provided on the drive unit, is installed on the depression (111) of a stand (110).    USE - Motorized stepper with wave-type vibrator used for exercising feet and other parts of human body.    ADVANTAGE - Improves base metabolic rate of user's body and reduces body fat while increasing power. Provides improved exercise effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a motorized stepper.    Stand (110)    Depression (111)    Step board (210)    Far-infrared lamp (212)    Control unit (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has a weight stack (22) opposing an exercise motion, where the stack has a set of primary weights (62, 64, 66) controlled by settings of a primary weight selector. A set of secondary weights, each having a secondary weight selector (92) with settings controlling number of secondary weights is provided. The primary secondary weights are vertically stacked on each other in two vertical stacks. A set of legs engageable by an engagement member of a bridge plate and provides settings of secondary selector.    USE - Exercise apparatus for providing a type of exercise movement.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the apparatus prevents loss of the peg, enables the apparatus to be simple and user friendly, enables vertically elongated guidance and stability and reduces friction of the bridge plate along guide rods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of a portion of an exercise apparatus.    Exercise apparatus (20)    Weight stack (22)    Primary weights (62, 64, 66)    Peg (68)    Weight selector (92)    Vertical guide rods (110, 112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sunlight focusing unit (10) that focuses sunlight onto a solar cell that is mounted on an inner unit, where the units are arranged in a unit array (5). Aligners align the units of unit array and allow the units to track the sun. A sun track controller tracks a position of the sun and controls the aligners based on a tracking result. The array includes a driving wire (24) for connecting lower sections of the units, and a rotational frame for fix-supporting a steel bar and for rotatably coupling a supporting bar that is installed on a bottom of each units.    USE - Solar power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cost is minimized by the solar battery with the help of solar energy. The burden of the customer is reduced. The installation place is reduced. The track system in the apparatus increases the efficiency of generating the solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power generating apparatus.    Unit array (5)    Sunlight focusing unit (10)    Support stand (20)    Driving wire (24)    Rotation gear section (30a)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the position information of the user on the vibration plate of the vertical vibration plate of the vertical vibration type exercise apparatus. The optimal driving current is calculated in which consumed power of the exercise apparatus is minimized. The optimal driving current is applied to the driving unit of the exercise apparatus, according to the detected position information.    USE - Power save driving method for perpendicularity oscillatory type sporting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the power consumption by driving the vertical vibration type exercise apparatus by using an optimal driving current to minimize the power consumed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power save driving apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process of the power save driving method of the perpendicularity oscillatory type sporting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (10) has adhesive resin layer (12) and external resin layer (14) sequentially laminated on one surface of barrier base material layer (11) and adhesive resin layer (13), adhesive layer (15) and inner surface resin layer (16) sequentially laminated on the other surface of barrier base material layer. The external resin layer is obtained by direct-melt-extruding fluorine resin on the adhesive resin layer.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell module used in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet is environmental-friendly and has excellent durability with reduced deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Barrier base material layer (11)    Adhesive resin layer (12,13)    External resin layer (14)    Adhesive layer (15)    Inner surface resin layer (16)
NOVELTY - The device has bracelet type flexible elements (1, 2) partially integrated in a connection support, which receives a detachable electronic module for detection and radio transmission of a signal based on a physiological parameter e.g. cardiac activity. Electrodes (3, 18) made up of metallic textile fiber are fixed to the support via a connection unit. The module is connected to the support via a contact path. The unit includes electrically conductive pin crossing at a part of the support. The pin includes an end connected to the electrode, and another end in contact with the path.    USE - Belt type device for measuring a physiological parameter e.g. cardiac activity. Can also be used for measuring time of practicing a physical exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the electronic module permits to detach and withdraw easily, thus facilitating usage of the measuring device. The flexible elements are of bracelet type, such that the device can be installed in easy and reliable manner, and ensures waterproof function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a belt type physiological parameter measuring device in a version bracelet.    Bracelet type flexible elements (1, 2)    Electrodes (3, 18)
NOVELTY - The system has a movable panel (23) supporting an energy recovery device e.g. solar water heater, on its upper surface i.e. outer surface. The panel is opened towards the bottom i.e. inner surface, in a manner to permit an operator to access to the recovery device through the interior of a building. The panel has edges that are extended towards the top on three sides of the panel. A flexible joint is arranged between upper parts of the edges and lower surfaces of upper, right and left lateral and lower joints (10, 16-18) of a roof e.g. inclined roof, of the building.    USE - Movable system for supporting an energy recovery device e.g. wind turbine, solar water heater and photovoltaic solar collector, that is installed in a facade e.g. roof such as inclined roof (all claimed) or flat roof, of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The movable panel is opened towards the bottom in a manner to permit the operator to easily access to the recovery device through the interior of the building, for ensuring assembling, maintenance and repairing operations of the recovery device, in an easy manner. The system can be maintained by an unskilled person and does not need to be mounted on the roof for ensuring regular cleaning of solar heating tubes or photovoltaic cells or controlling of free rotation of a wind turbine so that the system permits to maintain energy recovery capabilities. The system can be integrated in a facade of the building, in a simple, efficient and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of installing an energy recovery device on a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective assembled view of a movable support system provided with roof joints.    Upper joint (10)    Right lateral joint (16)    Left lateral joint (17)    Lower joint (18)    Movable panel (23)    Frame (24)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has thermoelectric generators (105) thermally connected with a heat exchanger (108) and an absorber (103) with a surface on which solar cells are attached. A flow controller (111) adjusts flow of a working medium e.g. aqueous working medium, and a consumer (112) is thermally connected with a pipeline system (110). A flow controller control unit is formed so that a ratio of electric current produced by the generators and the thermal energy delivered at the medium in the exchanger is controlled depending on need of the electric current and/or thermal energy at the consumer.    USE - Solar-thermal, thermoelectric power generation device for use in a building i.e. house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells are attached on a surface of the absorber, so that additional electric current can be obtained, thus improving the overall efficiency of the solar-thermal and thermoelectric device. The generation device is designed in such a manner that the solar energy penetrated on the predetermined surface can be utilized effectively. The utilization of the economical aqueous medium enables operating of the generation device in a simple and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a solar-thermal, thermoelectric power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar-thermal, thermoelectric power generation device.    Solar-thermal, thermoelectric power generation device (100)    Absorber (103)    Thermoelectric generators (105)    Heat exchanger (108)    Pipeline system (110)    Flow controller (111)    Consumer (112)
NOVELTY - The developer has an input element (4) i.e. push button, which inputs pressing signal to a control element (1) that outputs corresponding control signal to a voice element (2) according to input pressing signal and timing, where the control element is AT89C2051 single chip. The voice element is a PM50 or PM60 voice processing chip. Bottom of the developer is equipped with grooves corresponding to shapes of fingers. The voice element is linked with a microphone (6). The voice element plays corresponding voice by a loudspeaker (3) according to the control signal.    USE - Voice wrist developer for use by elders during exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The developer has multifunction, and avoids boring during exercise. The developer can be widely used by the elders during exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voice wrist developer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control element (1)    Voice element (2)    Loudspeaker (3)    Input element (4)    Microphone (6)
NOVELTY - The platform has an electric motor, and a front handrail (3) installed on a machine frame (4). Two bearings at two ends of the frame are installed with rolling shafts which are sleeved with a running band. A running plate is placed between the two bearings. The shaft located in front end has transmission connection with an output end of the motor, where the shaft is provided with a positive inversion control circuit and two safe handrails (7) which are respectively located on two sides of the machine frame. The electric motor is connected with a power supply through the control circuit.    USE - Electric running platform for use by elder people.    ADVANTAGE - The platform is provided with the safe handrails, which is convenient for the elder people to hold and grasp any time when they move, thus increasing the safety performance and controlling the electric motor to reverse through the positive inversion control circuit, and hence allowing the elder people to walk slowly and conversely. The platform is simple and reasonable in structure with complete function and better performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric running platform.    Front handrail (3)    Machine frame (4)    Idler wheel (5)    Safe handrail (7)    Location seat (8)    Bolt (9)
NOVELTY - The shelf has a base shell (2) provided with a rotary device that is flexibly connected with a turn plate (1) for arranging a merchandise through an upper surface of the base shell, where the base shell is in a square- cone shape. A side of the base shell is provided with multiple solar plates (3) for supplying power to the rotary device. A gear group is connected with a micro motor and a shaft that passes through the upper surface of the base shell to flexibly connect with the turn plate. A box (4) is placed in the base shell, and the rotary device is placed in the box.    USE - Merchandise rotary display shelf.    ADVANTAGE - The shelf adopts the solar plates for supplying electricity, so that the shelf saves the energy, and is environment friendly. The solar plates are provided at side of the base shell to maintain the appearance of the base shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a merchandise rotary display shelf.    Turn plate (1)    Base shell (2)    Solar plates (3)    Box (4)
NOVELTY - The folding structure has a pushing pole that can push a link transverse shaft in order to drive a railing side bearer group to generate corresponding symmetric folding. A standing action is provided on an opposite direction of a rear support bracket and the railing side bearer group. A driver motor group drives a belt. A raising motor and a regulation bracket driven by a raising motor are placed on a side of a bracket of the running machine. Two wearing shafts are fixed on bottom end of a bracket, which are pivoted to the railing side bearer group and the rear support bracket.    USE - Folding structure for railing side bearer group of running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The folding structure provides assistant pushing force or support force in the folding process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a folding structure for railing side bearer group of running machine.
NOVELTY - The machine has an inverted platform located on a leg support through a pivot, where the inverted platform is mounted with multiple far infrared ray devices. Each far infrared device is assembled into a demountable platform assembly. The far infrared ray devices are mounted on a flexible cushion. A far infrared ray apparatus is placed on a surface of a flexible cushion and are connected through an electric source lead. A cushion is provided with multiple vibrators that are connected through an electric source lead. The far infrared ray apparatus is connected to a program circuit board.    USE - Inverted machine.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the machine extends skeletons at the joint when the user is under the handstand condition, so as to expose cartilage tissue, thus performing far infrared ray easily and completely on the cartilage tissue for advancing self-regeneration capacity of the cartilage tissue and reaching the effect of caring the joints, and hence preventing continuous worsening of joints wearing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an inverted machine.
NOVELTY - The steel making device has photovoltaic battery plate (1), lead wires (2,4,6,7,8), controller (3), storage battery (5), steel making electric arc furnace (9), electro slag re-melt furnace (10) and non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank (11). The lead wires are respectively connected to controller and photovoltaic battery plate storage battery, storage battery, steel making electric arc furnace, electro slag re-melt furnace and non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank.    USE - Steel making device using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric energy with power of 1.2 to 18000 kilowatts and stores energy for more than 36000 kilowatt-hours by providing light energy aggregating plate which is made up of 12 to 180 polysilicon materials and plate size of 10 to 145 square meters. Satisfies energy requirement of the minimum 1 kilogram electric furnace and maximum 100 tons while reducing the environment pollution and waste of energy by exploring mineral source and adopting the most plenteous and cleanest energy medium to generate electricity used in making steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the connection structure of the steel making device using solar energy.    Photovoltaic battery plate (1)    Lead wires (2,4,6,7,8)    Controller (3)    Storage battery (5)    Steel making electric arc furnace (9)    Electro slag re-melt furnace (10)    Non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank (11)
NOVELTY - The training apparatus (1) has a head band (3) that enables integral movement of a user's head and a training device (2). A movable component (13) is movable along the primary side of a base (8) and positioned in a marked position in the primary side. A feedback device (16) is adapted to provide the user a feedback of the instantaneous motion of the movable component in relation to the marked position.    USE - Training apparatus for training person's sensorimotor functions that depend on the sensory and motor functions of the neck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a person better pain relief and improved functional ability. Allows the training to be based on a high degree of unpredictability what relates to motion patterns and tasks. Allows the difficulty level of the training to be varied based on the person's skill level and starting state. Increases the rehabilitation potential of the person's sensorimotor functions that depend on the sensory and motor functions of the neck. Enables a training person to obtain a quick and undistorted reproduction of the instantaneous position and direction of motion of the movable element along the primary side of the base element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective side view of the training apparatus.    Training apparatus (1)    Training device (2)    Head band (3)    Base (8)    Movable component (13)    Feedback device (16)
NOVELTY - The device (300) has an electromagnetic wave irradiation section (310) for irradiating electromagnetic wave to to-be-measured object held by a structure including void region surrounded by a conductor. The electromagnetic wave enters the void region diagonally. An electromagnetic wave detection section (320) detects electromagnetic wave passing through the structure. The characteristic of the object is measured based on detection result.    USE - Device for measuring characteristics of object.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of the object can be measured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for detecting characteristics of to-be-measured object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Measuring device (300)    Electromagnetic wave irradiation section (310)    Electromagnetic wave detection section (320)    Analysis section (350)    Display section (360)
NOVELTY - A fluid injection apparatus has an injection station having nozzles (308) arranged in a linear array for injecting the fluid into the channels (307) provides between two layers of material (301,302), and unit for independently controlling the rate, at which the fluid emerges from each nozzle.    USE - Fluid injection apparatus is used for injecting electrolyte between electrodes in manufacture of flexible photovoltaic cell array (both claimed) used for generating electricity, desalination, and heating of swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid injection apparatus continuously enables injection of accurate quantity of fluid into each channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of joining of primary electrode array and counter electrode array.    Layer of materials (301,302)    Rollers (305,306)    Channel (307)    Nozzle (308)    Optical sensor (309)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (29) has a base including a side configured to provide stable exercise surface contact and an opposite side. A user grippable attachment is receivable at the opposite side of the base, where the attachment accommodates rotating and tilting movements relative to the base responsive to forces applied during use of the apparatus. The attachment is receivable at platforms (33) of the base. A slide resisting material is located at the side of the base. A side of a stem is releasably rotatably engagable at the platforms.    USE - Body conditioning apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The user grippable attachment is receivable at the opposite side of the base, where the attachment accommodates the rotating and tilting movements relative to the base responsive to the forces applied during use of the apparatus, thus effectively training multiple muscle groups while providing balance and core strength and stability to the apparatus. The apparatus is simple to use and adjust, lightweight and easily maneuverable, and usable in all locations without regard to the type of workout surface. The apparatus improves peripheral stability to create a dynamic base of support and action potential beneath user's center of gravity, and enhances neuromuscular adaptability and total body coordination to improve body movement self awareness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an adaptable body conditioning apparatus.    Body conditioning apparatus (29)    Balance platform configuration (31)    Platforms (33)    Elevating and locating member (35)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an activity center comprising an activity center rigid support legs (125) adapted to support an activity tray (130) above a treadmill base (20). A spring support has a seat adapted for suspending a person (15) over the treadmill belt (100) through a central aperture in the activity tray. A control unit (170) is electrically connected to the power switch and the electric motor. The speed control unit is adapted for controlling the speed of the electric motor when the power switch is in on position.    USE - Physical training device for teaching walking and providing physical therapy to person those with muscular deficiencies.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides the option of user-initiated walking as well as the option of device-initiated walking to improve walking skills, thus providing the benefits of both mental and physical development together.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a floor support lockable casters.    Physical training device (10)    Person (15)    Treadmill base (20)    Treadmill belt (100)    Rigid support legs (125)    Activity tray (130)    Control unit (170)
NOVELTY - The scooter (20) has an unstable board (200) and a cardiopulmonary exercise actuator. An unstable element comprises a surface and a wheel (310), where the unstable board moves relative to a cardiopulmonary exercise actuator. The cardiopulmonary exercise actuator includes a movable kick surface and a resistance device. The position of an unstable board is adjustable. A user interface (800) collects user response information and delivers information from the user to a component part or from a component part to the user.    USE - Stationary exercise scooter for improved physical balance, cardio-pulmonary exercise, strength, physical fitness, proprioception, mental fitness and entertainment purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The scooter facilitates a user to achieve balance and cardiopulmonary exercise in a proximate space to actualize side to side movement, thus enabling both balance and cardiopulmonary exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for Cardio-Pulmonary and Balance exercise in a proximate space    (2) a device for enabling an unstable element to move in a proximate space comprising roller mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an angled side perspective view of an exercise device.    Stationary exercise scooter (20)    Unstable board (200)    Wheel (310)    Computing device (700)    User interface (800)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pouch (10) formed from a seamless piece of elastic material that is rectangular in shape and has a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges. The pouch is formed by folding the piece of elastic material to bring the top and bottom edges together to enclose an inner volume of the pouch, gathering side edges together around an end of a belt section, and attaching the gathered edges to proximal ends of the belt section. A fastener e.g. zipper (16), is provided to releasably attach the top and bottom edges together to fully enclose the inner volume of the pouch.    USE - Wearable apparatus i.e. belt type personal carrier apparatus, for storing a smaller item such as car key and a larger item such as cell phone, internet access mobile phone, MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player, beverage container and money, for a marathoner during rigorous activity such as jogging or exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The pouch is sealed with the fastener, thus allowing a user to access belongings quickly and easily, and avoiding user to stop, look down, or disturb physical activity to retrieve the items. The apparatus is water-friendly, washable, compact, and economically and easily produced, and remains taut around the wearer's body during rigorous activities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pouch with belt buckles attached together.    Pouch (10)    Grommet ring (14)    Zipper (16)    Zipper tape (17)    Zipper teeth (18)    Elastic belt (20)    Male buckle (22)    Female buckle (23)    Tri-glide (24)    Stitch (26)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lower transparent conductive layer (102) deposited on an upper side of a glass substrate (101) to pattern a lower transparent conductive layer. An amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film (103) is deposited in the battery, and an upper transparent conductive layer (301) is deposited and patterned on the battery. A transparent conductive layer (104) and a rear electrode layer (105) are sequentially deposited, and an ear electrode layer, two transparent conductive layers and an amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film are patterned on the battery.    USE - Thin film type solar battery for logistic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents oxidation and contamination of the solar cell layer to block the connection between the solar cell layer and the metal layer by utilizing the transparent conductive layers. The light loss of the sunlight is reduced by preventing the solar battery layer. The battery has high quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film type solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a thin film type solar battery.    Glass substrate (101)    Lower transparent conductive layer (102)    Amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film (103)    Transparent conductive layer (104)    Rear electrode layer (105)    Upper transparent conductive layer (301)
NOVELTY - The controller has a microcontroller (12) for controlling a roller blind up and down using a drive motor (13) depending on the light and the desire of the operator. A shunt resistor (6) is temporarily connected parallel to a solar module (1), and a diode (7) prevents the short-circuiting of a battery (8). The shunt resistor provides a solar current dependent measuring signal. The shunt resistor and the electronic switches are used for the load regulation of the solar current.    USE - Roller blind controller for controlling the roller blind of a window in a room.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the drive motor enables moving of the roller blind by the user in a comfortable manner, thus darkening the room, and protecting the window and the room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a roller blind controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar module (1)    Shunt resistor (6)    Diode (7)    Battery (8)    Microcontroller (12)    Drive motor (13)
NOVELTY - The generating device has water lifting opening located on booster potential energy pump and connected to internal upper end of water tower pool. The upper end of booster water pump is connected to internal bottom part of water tower pool through valve. A turbine is attached to the lower end of booster water pump. A turbine outlet is connected to sewage precipitating tank. A water tower pool is provided on bracket higher than the sewage precipitating tank. A pool inlet is set at side on upper end of sewage precipitating tank.    USE - Generating device used for treating precipitated storage water of urban sewage treatment factory.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to recycle sewage and to transform water to electric energy, thus reducing consumption of valuable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of generating device.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has front and rear rollers that are driven by a drive motor group. One side of a framework of a running machine is mounted with an elevator motor, and a regulating bracket is driven by the elevator motor. A bottom end of the framework is mounted with a cross joint shaft pin that is mounted in a handle side frame group. A linked cross shaft pin is fixed in the handle side frame group, and an inner part of the handle side frame group is mounted with a tie rod that drives a handle and an electronic watch bracket to generate relative retracting or unfolding movement.    USE - Folding and retracting mechanism for running machine handle side frame group.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is simple in structure, convenient to use, and convenient to convey and retract.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a folding and retracting mechanism.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage unit storing a pre-set audio command, where the storage unit is build-in memory, external Secure digital (SD)(RTM:stamp-sized flash memory card), compact flash card, MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player and MPEG-1 audio layer 4 (MP4). A voice control command decoder decodes audio command into a voice control command, and a motor controller controls starting of the motor based on the voice control command. A motor e.g. speed motor, controls states of a running machine. A display control faceplate is equipped with a video display.    USE - Device for controlling voice of a running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows a user to download music or video with the pre-set audio command when a scene is displayed in the video. The audio command controls starting of the motor by the decoder and controller, thus controlling the machine to achieve a running state, thus achieving different running scenes in factual manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voice control device.
NOVELTY - The Interval Training Body Worn Exercise aid has core functions including time display, interval training, pedometer, and alarms.    USE - Interval Training Body Worn Exercise aid.    ADVANTAGE - The body work exercise aid is simple to use, has strong aesthetic styling, is fresh, and contemporary, for sports market. The body work exercise aid is comfortable to wear, has low profile/small overall size. The body work exercise aid has mass market appeal, has interchange parts for both male/female, is water proof. Provides display technique and notification technique, such as audio, visual, vibrate. Provides company subscription opportunities.
NOVELTY - The solar panel system includes a support structure consisting of a track system made to receive multiple solar panels. A controller extends and retracts the solar panels. Each solar panel is a photovoltaic panel which includes an assembly of solar cells used to generate electricity.    USE - Retractable solar panel system for use as an energy source of a sailboat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables changing the relative position of the fixed connection of the foresail such that the angle of attack in the windward direction is slightly altered in the direction of the wind. Capable of providing a lifting force to counteract leeway and is sufficiently reliable to be acceptable for general and racing use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a kit for generating energy;    (2) a system for sailing windward;    (3) a method for reducing leeway drift of a sailboat as the sailboat reaches an upwind objective;and    (4) a keel for a sailboat    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the solar and solar hot water panel.    Solar collector (1412)    Absorber (1414)    Solar panel (1442)    Outer surface (1472)    Channels (1480)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell array is obtained by providing electrode array(s) in horizontal orientation structured to define cells, and depositing an electrolyte (181) into the cells of one electrode array. The obtained photovoltaic cell array comprises a primary electrode array (171) and a counter-electrode array together defining a series-connected sequence of cells, each containing electrolyte which is insulated from direct electrical contact with the electrolyte of neighboring cells.    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic cell array.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides photovoltaic cell arrays comprising electrolyte free from defects, such as air bubbles, and electrolyte layer having uniform thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of photovoltaic cell array.    Primary electrode array (171)    Coated insulated fibers (172,173)    Titanium web strip (174)    Embossed dimples (177)    Electrolyte (181)
NOVELTY - The electricity generation method involves floating an array of photovoltaic cells on the surface of a body of water and subjecting the array to a source of light.    USE - Electricity generation method for generating electricity using photovoltaic cell arrays.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the photovoltaic cell arrays to conform to the surface of the liquid since the array of photovoltaic cells is flexible. Enables using the array of photovoltaic cells to heat a pool using the moon as light source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of purifying a body of liquid having an upper surface;    (2) a method for reducing evaporation from the surface of a body of liquid; and    (3) a method of heating a swimming pool by causing a flexible array of photovoltaic cells to be floated on the surface and connecting the output of the array to an electrically powered heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the dimensions of the components of an assembled photovoltaic cell array.    Coated titanium layer (501)    Embossed dimples (502)    Insulating gap (503)    Smaller diameter fiber (508)    Large diameter fiber (509)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a threaded bolt (608) secured within a thread in either a module or an adjustable block (604). An upper and lower threaded bolts (605) move longitudinally on rotation of the bolt such that a head defines a selectable separation between the module and a fixed mounting block (601). The module is moved towards the fixed mounting block to the position defined by the end stop, when the threaded bolt is in a position which defines a desired separation between the module and the adjustable block.    USE - Apparatus for object i.e. roller, positioning for use during manufacture of flexible array of photovoltaic cell and transporting a web by using roller.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes flexible array of photovoltaic cell, thus generating electricity by floating the array on the surface of water and subjecting the array to a source of light such as sunlight or even moonlight, and heating a swimming pool by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an alignment fine tuner for the position of a roller when viewed along the axis of the roller.    Fixed mounting block (601)    Adjustable block (604)    Upper and lower threaded bolts (605)    Clearance bores (606)    Threaded bolt (608)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves supplying a primary electrode array, and processing the primary electrode array at a first processing station. A supplied web is processed at a second processing station to create a counter-electrode. The first and second processing stations are physically aligned so that the resulting processed primary electrode (171) and created counter-electrode are also aligned.    USE - Manufacturing method for photovoltaic cell array comprising a primary electrode array and a counter electrode. The flexible arrays of photovoltaic cells are used for generating electricity by floating the array on the surface of water and subjecting the array to a source of light; desalinating a body of seawater by floating the array on the water, subjecting the array to a source of light and using the resulting electricity generated by the array to power the desalination process using reverse osmosis; reducing evaporation from the surface of a body of water by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface; and heating a swimming pool by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface and connecting the output of the array to an electrically powered heater.    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacturing a photovoltaic cell array in which a high degree of alignment of the primary electrode array and the counter-electrode can be readily achieved, without resorting to time-consuming manual alignment or costly and complex automatic alignment equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows how the primary electrode array and the counter electrode array are joined together.    Primary electrode (171)    Supply roll (178)    Electrolyte filing station (179)    Optical colorimetric sensors (180)    Counter electrode array (182)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves heating a supply of hot-melt adhesive so as to raise the temperature of the adhesive to a value below its melting point. The heated adhesive is deposited on to a substrate in regular lines so as to define tracks in the photovoltaic cell array which will electrically insulate the electrolyte within each cell from the electrolyte in neighboring cells.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode array for photovoltaic cell array (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides electrical insulators which can be easily and quickly applied to a substrate. Eliminates the necessity of using a complex feed system since the need to provide a continuous source of fiber based insulating material for deposition on the substrate is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the overall process for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell.    Form primary electrode array (100)    Form counter electrode array (200)    Assemble electrode arrays (300)    Seal and laminate (400)
NOVELTY - The processing method involves guiding the edges of the titanium web either upstream or downstream of each module using either an electrically powered guiding device or a mechanical guiding device operable without a supply of electric power. The risk of fire or explosion is assessed at each module, and the type of guiding device for a certain module is selected in dependence on the assessed risk.    USE - Processing method for performing manufacturing operation on titanium web of a primary electrode array used in photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells are used for generating electricity by floating the array on the surface of water and subjecting the array to a source of light; desalinating a body of seawater by floating the array on the water, subjecting the array to a source of light, such as sunlight or even moonlight, and using the resulting electricity generated by the array to power the desalination process using reverse osmosis; reducing evaporation from the surface of a body of water by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface; and heating a swimming pool by floating the array of photovoltaic cells on the surface thereof and connecting the output of the array to an electrically powered heater.    ADVANTAGE - Improves operating safety since electrically controlled guiding devices are not used in processing operations involving the use of inflammable solvents. Prevents operating hazards without eliminating the use of electrically controlled guiding devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing plant for manufacturing an array of photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the processes involves in embossing a pattern on the titanium web of the primary electrode array.    Unwinder (111)    Edge guide (112)    Welder (113)    Embosser (114)    Rewinder (117)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus includes processing modules arranged to perform a respective processing operation on one of the sheet materials. Each processing module includes an upstream unwinder (131) for unwinding the sheet material required for its respective processing operation, and a downstream rewinder (139) for rewinding the sheet material after the processing operation has been completed.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing flexible array of photovoltaic cells from components supplied in the form of rolls of sheet material.    ADVANTAGE - Improves flexibility of the layout of the processing modules within a plant since the layout can be chosen in dependence on the availability of space for the individual processing modules. Eliminates need for different processing modules to be located in the same building. The web material is transported directly between the processing modules without requiring the web to be unwound and rewound between the processing operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram explaining the process for coating the titanium web with titanium dioxide.    Coating station (130)    Upstream unwinder (131)    Edge guide (132)    Extrusion station (133)    Downstream rewinder (139)
NOVELTY - A raised profile is formed in a region (I) of the surface of an electrical conductor for establishing one or more electrical connections with a counter-electrode array. A coating is applied to the surface of the electrical conductor to form component of the photovoltaic array. The electrical conductor is heated, and coating is dried. Laser radiation is applied to region (I) for removing coating and reaction product, and a primary electrode array is formed. The electrical conductor contains titanium. The coating contains titanium dioxide.    USE - Formation of primary electrode array for manufacturing primary electrode for flexible photovoltaic array (both claimed) used for generating electricity, desalination, and heating of swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The primary electrode array is easily manufactured without producing damage to electrical conductor. The removal of coating or reaction product is accurately and precisely enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating cleaning of coated titanium web.    Laser (1391)    Coated titanium web (1393)    Tracks (1394,1395,1397)    Scan line (1396)
NOVELTY - The power generator has photovoltaic cells, and a support for individually supporting the photovoltaic cells. The support has a metal substrate (10) having integrally formed recesses (14) for receiving the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells may be connected in parallel or serially. The metal substrate is a panel or strip made of carbon steel. Low carbon steel, ultra low carbon steel, stainless steel, electro-coated chromated steel (ECCS), titanium or aluminum.    USE - Power generator for conversion of light into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a series connection for photovoltaic cells, in particular a power generator for conversion of light into electricity, which have simplified fabrication process steps so as to afford a cost effective and energy-efficient product. Ensures that the series connection assures low current, so that ohmic losses are minimized thereby providing an energy efficient system. Ensures that the series connection conforms to a continuous production on a continuous production line. Permits the use of low cost substrates and the use of materials that are readily formable, and permits a continuous production in a continuous production line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the power generator manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view showing the formation method for forming the upright ridge or protrusion in a metal substrate.    Metal substrate (10)    Ridges or protrusions (12)    Substrate surface (13)    Recesses (14)    Upright walls (15)
NOVELTY - The array has a reflector structure (11) with a reflector element (18) that is arranged to pivot about orthogonal rotational axes and to reflect incident solar radiation to a target receiver. A collision avoidance monitoring system monitors a position to be occupied by the reflector structure of a heliostat (1) by reference to actuating signals to be delivered to an actuator. The system detects potential for collision between adjacent reflector structures by reference to the monitored positions to be occupied by the respective adjacent reflector structures.    USE - Solar energy collector array for use in solar energy collector system e.g. generating steam, heating fluids e.g. heat transfer fluids, contributing chemical processing e.g. reforming process, and irradiating photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The array provides collision avoidance monitoring system to monitor for and/or prevent collisions between reflector structures of adjacent heliostats. The array effectively changes the boundaries and/or shapes of heliostat fields e.g. contiguous heliostat fields or change over time for efficient collection of solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for positioning a reflector in a heliostat    (2) a program comprising a set of instructions for performing a method for positioning a reflector in a heliostat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a heliostat with a tilted reflector structure.    Heliostat (1)    Reflector structure (11)    Platform (12)    Reflector element (18)    Distal end (110)
NOVELTY - A P-electrode (11) and N-electrode (12) are formed on surface of silicon substrate (1). A wiring board (38) comprises N-wiring (35) and P-wiring (34) formed on light receiving surface of insulating substrate (36). Several solar cell wafers (10) are adjacently arranged on the wiring board. The N-wiring and P-wiring connected to respective solar cell wafer are connected to wiring (32) on the light receiving surface and on the opposite surface.    USE - Solar cell array for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell array with high conversion efficiency can be obtained while improving the yield of the solar cell array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic cell;    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell array; and    (3) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell array.    Substrate (1)    Solar cell wafers (10)    P-electrode (11)    N-electrode (12)    Wiring (32)    P-wiring (34)    N-wiring (35)    Insulating substrate (36)    Wiring board (38)
NOVELTY - The solar panel module (10) has a glass frit layer (12) located between a solar cell (2) and a glass plate (4) for forming a joint between the glass plate surface (4a) and a photoactive surface (2a) of the solar cell. The glass frit layer has an optical transparency corresponding to the optical transparency of the glass plate.    USE - Solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - The glass frit layer is used for eliminating the need for using plastic joining layers increasing complexity and cost of the manufacturing process, limiting service life and preventing reduction of solar cell efficiency and bonding between various layers of solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar panel; and    (2) solar panel module producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar panel.    Solar cell (2)    Photoactive surface (2a)    Glass plate (4)    Glass plate surface (4a)    Solar panel module (10)    Glass frit layer (12)
NOVELTY - A jib boom (18) is integrated with a stub shaft (20). The stub shaft rotates on an axis about a jib stay. A terminus of the boom provides an attachment for the tack of a spinnaker. The jib stay passes through the stub shaft. The stub shaft is received in a bearing system in the hull of the sailboat (10) having a mast (12).    USE - A jib boom system for the bow of a sailboat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system permits the fitting of a large headsail. It reduces weather helm. It simplifies the hoisting and jibing of a spinnaker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a sailboat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a jib boom used as a spinnaker pole.    Sailboat (10)    Main sail (11)    Mast (12)    Jib boom (18)    Stub shaft (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves slowing a heart rate of a patient by applying an artificial sub threshold non-excitatory stimulation, which is generated by an implanted pulse generator (101) i.e. pacemaker, of a sino atrial node (SA node) (105) of a heart (100) in the patient, where the sub threshold non excitatory stimulation does not trigger muscle contractile activity. A pair of stimulation electrodes (103, 104) is separated between 2 to 8 millimeter and is placed on an endocardial surface of the SA node of the heart.    USE - Method for reducing a heart rate of a patient during an exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively reduces the heart rate of the patient for treatment of heart disease, eliminates cardiac, pulmonary and gastric side effects of vagus nerve stimulation, and prevents the adoption of vagus nerve stimulation for practical therapy of heart failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for reducing a heart rate of a patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a method to reduce a heart rate of a patient.    Heart (100)    Implantable pulse generator (101)    Lead (102)    Stimulation electrodes (103, 104)    Sino atrial node (105)    Electric field (108)    Microprocessor (109)
NOVELTY - A solar cell pre-laminate assembly comprises: a solar cell component (3) comprising several solar cells and having a light-receiving side and a back side; and stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet as an encapsulant layer, where the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet is positioned next to the light-receiving or the back side of the solar cell component and comprises a poly(vinyl butyral) composition containing a plasticizer (10-23 wt.%) based on the total weight of the composition.    USE - As solar cell pre-laminate assembly useful for manufacturing solar cell module and solar cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The minimization of the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheeting thickness provides enhanced clarity and light transmission which, in turn, provides enhanced solar cell efficiency. The assemblies possess a combination of characteristics including very high optical clarity, low haze, high impact resistance, shock absorbance, excellent ultraviolet light resistance, good long term thermal stability, excellent adhesion to glass and other solar cell laminate layers, low ultraviolet light transmittance, low moisture absorption, high moisture resistance, and excellent long term weatherability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing (M1) a solar cell module involving: providing a solar cell pre-laminate assembly; and laminating the pre-laminate assembly to form the solar cell module; and    (2) preparing (M2) solar cell assembly involving: providing the solar cell component and the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet comprising the poly(vinyl butyral) composition; and encapsulating the solar cell component in a polymer matrix comprising the poly(vinyl butyral) composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell pre-laminate assembly.    Incident layer (1)    Front encapsulant layer (2)    Solar cell component (3)    Second encapsulant layer (4)    Back-sheet. (5)
NOVELTY - The solid state imaging device (10) has a semiconductor substrate (30) on which light receiving elements (14) are arranged and micro lenses (46) are arranged on each light receiving element, and a transparent conductive film on which micro lenses are formed directly. The conductive film is metal thin film formed using conductive metal oxide or gold, or carbon-based film.    USE - Solid state imaging device e.g. charge coupled device used in electronic endoscope, other medical instrument, and imaging apparatus such as digital camera and camera phone.    ADVANTAGE - The static charge buildup on surfaces of micro lens is prevented without changing optical characteristics of micro lens.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid state imaging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of solid state imaging device.    Solid state imaging device (10)    Light receiving element (14)    Transfer gate (18)    Semiconductor substrate (30)    Micro lens (46)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic film or sheet has surface embossed layer comprising copolymer of ( alpha )-olefin(s) with ( alpha ),( beta )-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer(s) and/or ionomers. The surface embossed layer is provided channels for de-airing. The thermoplastic film has thickness 0.026-0.51 mm.    USE - Thermoplastic film used for manufacturing solar cell used in photovoltaic prelaminate assembly (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic film provides solar cell with excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoplastic film or sheet has surface embossed layer comprising copolymer of ( alpha )-olefin(s) with ( alpha ),( beta )-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid comonomer(s) and/or ionomers. The surface embossed layer is provided channels for de-airing. The thermoplastic film has thickness 0.026-0.51 mm. The copolymer is ethylene (meth)acrylic acid copolymer containing 10-22 weight% of (meth)acrylic acid repeating units. The thermoplastic film further comprises polymer layer containing polymer chosen from ethylene vinyl acetate, ionomer or ethylene acrylate ester copolymers.
NOVELTY - The cycle has a pedal (30) installed at a pedal shaft and turned by power of a motor by transmitting motor power to a driven gear of the pedal shaft via a drive gear. The drive gear is installed at the pedal shaft of the motor. The drive gear of the motor and the driven gear of the pedal shaft are engaged with each other, and a gear box is installed in a body (10). A pedal arm (31) and a fixed pedal arm (32) are fixed to the pedal shaft. A changeable pedal arm (33) is projected from the fixed pedal arm to change length of the pedal arm.    USE - Body figure caring health cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle obtains exercise effect depending on the rotational speed of the pedal by adjusting the length of the pedal arm according to the body condition of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a body figure caring health cycle.    Body (10)    Power switch (12)    Pedal (30)    Pedal arm (31)    Fixed pedal arm (32)    Changeable pedal arm (33)
NOVELTY - The position information of the vibrating plate is detected for different time periods when the aerobic exercise apparatus is operated. The maximum and minimum values of the position information of vibrating plate are calculated, and the difference between the calculated maximum and minimum values is calculated. The power supply to the aerobic exercise apparatus is stopped, when the calculated difference is greater than predetermined value. The operation of the exercise apparatus is continued, when the calculated difference is lesser than the predetermined value.    USE - Method for controlling driving of oscillating-type aerobic exercise apparatus for diabetic patient, and patients affected by cardiac disease, hypertension, arthritis, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the user is improved, and the malfunctioning of the oscillating-type aerobic exercise apparatus is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the driving control process of oscillating-type aerobic exercise apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has vibration plate (10), and a controller (30) to control a drive unit (40) that vibrates the vibration plate. A position sensor (20) has a light emitter for irradiating light on the vibration plate, and a light receiver to measure the light reflected from the plate. The position sensor detects the position of the vibration plate, based on the measurement of quantity of light reflected from the plate. The controller controls the drive of the plate, based on the detected position of the plate.    USE - Vertically-oscillating type exercise apparatus e.g. treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical abrasion can be prevented. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the exercise apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vibration plate (10)    Position sensor (20)    Controller (30)    Drive unit (40)    User interface (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a main body (1) comprising an outer-side constituent body formed from an elastic raw material, and internal constituent body formed from foaming elastic raw material, where intensity of the elastic raw material is stronger than the intensity of the foaming elastic raw material. The elasticity of the material carries out the repulsion decompression, and stresses a leg.    USE - Exercise device for exercising a leg of elder people in a sitting position on the chair in a limited place such as a passenger aircraft, motor vehicle, passenger boat and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to efficiently exercise the body leg in a sitting position on the chair, thus improving recirculation the blood to the heart, while avoiding stagnation of blood flow in a deep vein of a leg, and hence preventing occurrence of a thrombosis in the blood vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front and side view of body leg exercising device.    Exercise device main body (1)    Directional action (4)
NOVELTY - The exercise device comprises a main structure (1) that is provided with four sandal straps (2), on which the foot of the user is mounted. The device also has the rollers (3) at the four corners of the main structure in such a manner so that the floor surface skid exercise is performed freely and easily by controlling the movement of hip joint, knee joint and foot joint.    USE - Wooden-clog type roller pedal exercise device for use in e.g. hospital and school.    ADVANTAGE - An individual can practice the exercise in a simpler and inexpensive manner, as the exercise device is comprised with sandal straps and rollers for controlling the respective movement of the individual.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wooden-clog type roller pedal exercise device.    Wooden-clog type roller pedal main structure (1)    Sandal strap (2)    Roller (3)
NOVELTY - A water-storage tank of electric power generation system (2) is arranged under the outlet of water-storage tank of electric power generation system (1). A water-storage tank of electric power generation system (3) is arranged under the outlet of water-storage tank of electric power generation system (2) and pressure-pumps water of water-storage tank of electric power generation system (1) for circulating the water.    USE - Stored water circulating-type hydraulic power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The water is circulated without using special high-rise head type and large sized apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of stored water circulating-type hydraulic power unit.    Water-storage tanks of electric power generation systems (1,2,3)    Propeller (5)    Support (6)    Water pumping pipe (7)    Waste-water port (8)
NOVELTY - The device (7) has a flexible leverage which is elastically deformed so that the micro-fluctuation of tether (T) is absorbed. A motor box (12) adjusts the positions of tensile strength action components comprised by flexible leverage, strain gauge, and reel (19) such that the tensile strength of tether is adjusted.    USE - Tensile strength adjusting device for tether (both claimed) of space structure e.g. solar cell panel. Can also be used in satellite, atmosphere observation apparatus, space station, orbit elevator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-fluctuation of tensile strength of the tether can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the panel housing comprised with the tensile strength adjusting device.    Panel housing (2)    Tensile strength adjusting device (7)    Motor box (12)    Reel (19)    Tether (T)
NOVELTY - The solar hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panel is integrated in a single device, a photovoltaic panel or photovoltaic cells. An energy collector is formed by a thermal absorber. A plate is provided with good thermal conductivity. A coil is running in a fluid heating element causing an exchange of temperatures in photovoltaic cells.    USE - Solar hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panel for obtaining energy, electricity and hot water.    ADVANTAGE - The energy collector is formed by a thermal absorber and coil is running in a fluid heating element causing an exchange of temperatures in photovoltaic cells, and hence ensures increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar hybrid photovoltaic-thermal panel.
NOVELTY - The plant has two gates for entry and exit of water. A reservoir is provided for static deposition of water. The plunger is vertically and rotary movable through the reservoir. The water is filled in the reservoir through waterline. The reservoir is tightly sealed during the fall of water. The gate is opened to evacuate the water and is closed to receive the water.    USE - Plant for generating electric power by hydrostatic thrust.
NOVELTY - The weather-proof building cladding (2) has multiple rectangular weatherproof plates, which are laid diagonally to mutually overlap in a scale-type fashion in relation to a line of slope. The plates that overlap in an edge region at a right angle to the line of slope are set off in relation to each other. The plates are connected to a supporting structure in a lower corner region (10) of the plate. Sealing elements are provided on the corner region of the plate and obturating a gap between plates that are arranged on the same level at a right angle to the main direction.    USE - Weather-proof building cladding, particularly for diagonal roof.    ADVANTAGE - The plates that overlap in an edge region at a right angle to the line of slope are set off in relation to each other and are connected to a supporting structure in a lower corner region of the plate, and hence the weather-proof plates are enabled to use solar energy and at the same time, the weather-proof plates are aesthetically attractive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a rectangular plate for a building cladding    (2) a construction set for constructing a building cladding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a building cladding.    Cladding partial area (1)    Cladding (2)    Base plate (3)    Corner plate (5)    Basic shape (7)    Corner region (10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a training equipment (10) i.e. stair equipment, that spends mechanical energy by manual actuation. An electrical generator (12) is coupled with the training equipment for converting a part of the mechanical energy into electrical energy. An external device e.g. supply device (16), hot water system (20) and a storage battery (22), converts actual supplied energy into secondary energy, where the external device receives the electrical energy from the generator. The storage battery is arranged away from the training device.    USE - Arrangement for producing electrical energy to an electrical device using a training equipment e.g. bicycle, rudder device, crosstrainer and stepper (all claimed), home trainer, trampoline, stair equipment and ski touring equipment, that is utilized by a sport-driving person.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical generator is coupled with the training equipment, such that operation of the generator is performed via muscle power thus enabling the generator to produce the electrical power from the mechanical energy that is generated during the operation of the training equipment, and hence the mechanical energy is utilized in a better manner. The arrangement allows the mechanical energy to be utilized for the enterprise of the electrical devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement for producing an electrical energy using a training equipment.    Training equipment (10)    Electrical generator (12)    Supply device (16)    Hot water system (20)    Storage battery (22)
NOVELTY - The photo-voltaic devices tilting technic, involves arranging photo voltaic devices on a level surface and also on ridged roof with narrow inclination angle. A solar module is fastened on a tilting rod, is adjusted mechanically or electrically as per daily, monthly or yearly time exactly in an effective angle, which is related to a storage capacity of the photo voltaic device.    USE - Photo voltaic devices tilting technic.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module is fastened on a tilting rod, is adjusted mechanically or electrically as per daily, monthly or yearly time exactly in the effective angle, which is related to the storage capacity of the photo voltaic device, and hence enables an efficient storage performance in an economical manner, and also enables assembling of a photovoltaic device in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a house with a flat ridged roof, on which a photovoltaic device is whipped towards east in forenoon.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a wheel hub assembly placed on a wheel that is provided on a frame. The wheel hub assembly is provided with an outer wheel hub, a conversion component and an eccentric shaft component. A conversion bearing is provided between the outer wheel hub and the conversion component, and an eccentric bearing is provided between the conversion component and the eccentric shaft component. An eccentric shaft is fixed within a fixing sleeve, and the conversion bearing and the conversion component are fixedly connected together.    USE - Eccentric-shaft bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an eccentric-shaft bicycle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a slide rail located on a front end of a carrier. A driving body is fixed on the slide rail, where the body moves forward and backward. A main body is equipped with a shuffling glide portion. A leaning rod is provided on the main body through a locating supporting rod and a locking member. The driving body is equipped with a driving rope on the main body, where the driving rope is located right ahead of the carrier. One end of an elastic member is fixed on the carrier, and other end is fixed on the driving body.    USE - Sit-up auxiliary body-building apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the user to sit or lie on the carrier and lean the feet against the driving body, while holding the driving rope, and the user can directly drive the driving body to move forward and backward. The apparatus enables the body to coordinate with sit-up motion, so the hands and feet are trained and sit-up motion is achieved. The elastic member is added to adjust the sport load at proper time, thus promoting sport and body-building effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sit-up auxiliary body-building apparatus.
NOVELTY - The structure has a bracket group placed on a base seat, and a drive wheel fixed on the bracket group. A flywheel is fixed on the base seat, and a drive belt is sleeved between the drive belt and the flywheel. An electric storage is placed on the base seat, and a control faceplate is placed on the bracket group. A magnetic actuator and a magnet group are placed on the base seat, where the magnetic actuator is electrically controlled by the control faceplate to make the magnet group to drive a displacement of the flywheel. A treadle part is fixed on the bracket group.    USE - Gymnastic bicycle structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure saves power and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gymnastic bicycle structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has an elevation motor driving and adjusting high and low positions of a frame. Two ground brackets are provided at a front end of the frame. A sliding track is positioned between two reinforcing plates of the frame. A sliding pushing piece is pivoted at a bottom end of a gliding block. An air pressure rod is pivoted at a bottom end of the third reinforcing plate. A coupling rod is pivoted between a back bearing and an L-shaped arm rest rack group to match with an effect of an elastic piece.    USE - Treadmill's integrated folding structure.    ADVANTAGE - The coupled piece is pivoted between the back bearing and the L shape arm rest rack group to match with the effect of the elastic piece, so that the arm rest rack group provides synchronous folding or standing upright action along with the action of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an integrated folding structure.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a computer mounted at front end and provided with a coach function.    USE - Health apparatus i.e. electric running machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides functions of sports, entertainment and interactive. The apparatus increases the joy of sports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a health apparatus i.e. electric running machine.
NOVELTY - The body building device i.e. an electrical running machine, has a micro-computer whose universal serial bus (USB) interface is connected with a data interface through a USB data module, where front end of the appliance is equipped with a micro-computer for surfing Internet.    USE - Body-building appliance i.e. electrical running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance includes network game and coach functions, so as to simultaneously achieve effects of exercising, entertaining and body-building, thus increasing exercise pleasure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a body-building appliance.
NOVELTY - The bracket has an armpit supporter (1) fixed to a top part of an upper bracket, and a position-adjustable handle (5) placed at a middle part of the upper bracket. An upper bracket guide sleeve (9) is placed at a lower part of the upper bracket, and a lower bracket guide sleeve (13) is placed at an upper part of a lower bracket. A supporter (11) is inserted in an inner hole that is formed in the upper bracket guide sleeve and the lower bracket guide sleeve. A radial through hole is formed at the upper bracket guide sleeve and the lower bracket guide sleeve.    USE - Lumbar vertebra disc recovery bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket can prevent and cure prolapse of a lumbar intervertebral disc. The bracket enables people to make use of the powerful armpit and arm to suspend the human body, so the people can do suspension exercise stably for a long time, thus providing convenience in doing recover exercise in multi-stages of time at leisure time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lumbar vertebra disc recovery bracket.    Armpit supporter (1)    Position-adjustable handle (5)    Upper bracket guide sleeve (9)    Supporter (11)    Lower bracket locating bolt (12)    Lower bracket guide sleeve (13)    Lock screw nut (15)