NOVELTY - The system has a boat (120) equipped in a reaction furnace (110). A heating part (130) is equipped in a reaction chamber. A laminate structure with a substrate (10) is equipped in the boat. A gas exhaust duct is located at a flange (112b) that is on a side of the reaction furnace. A primary valve is located on a ventilation line. A nozzle unit (144) is located inside the furnace through a gas inflow port (114). A hotwire (134) of the heating part is posted at an insulation wall (132). A station part is located at a side of the reaction chamber.    USE - System for synthesizing a carbon nanotube that is utilized in secondary battery, fuel battery, super capacitor, electromagnetic interference shielding, field emission display and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The system minimizes the contamination of the reaction furnace and improves the productivity of the carbon nanotube synthesis process by preventing the synthesized carbon nanotube from being released from a substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon nanotube substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a carbon nanotube synthesis system.    Substrate (10)    Reaction furnace (110)    Flange (112b)    Gas inflow port (114)    Boat (120)    Heating part (130)    Insulation wall (132)    Hotwire (134)    Nozzle unit (144)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell catalyst has platinum (Pt)-cobalt (Co) alloy with a regular or an irregular face-centered cubic structure. The Pt-Co alloy is supported by a support, which is selected from a group consisting of a carbon nano-tube, carbon nano-fibre, carbon nano-wire, an organic fine particle and their mixture. The catalyst has an average diameter of three to ten nanometers.    USE - Fuel cell catalyst for employing a platinum-cobalt alloy for use with a fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell catalyst has a platinum (Pt)-cobalt (Co) alloy with a regular or an irregular face-centered cubic structure, where the Pt-Co alloy is supported by a support, and hence enhances an activity and selectivity of an oxidizing agent in a reduction reaction, and oxidizes carbon monoxide easily during an oxidation reaction of fuel, thus increases lifetime of a battery due to catalyst poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell catalyst manufacturing method for employing a platinum-cobalt alloy for use with a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The charging device (1) has an average voltage circuit (4) connected in parallel to a series connection of capacitor cells (2a-2d), which generates average voltage by dividing voltage by a resistor (3). A voltage comparison circuit (6) compares the voltage between the terminals of the capacitor cell and the average voltage detected by an electrical potential difference detection circuit (5). A voltage adjustment circuit (7) adjusts the capacitor cell voltage, based on the comparison result.    USE - Charging device. Uses include but not limited to lithium secondary battery and lead storage battery used for electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the capacitor call voltage is adjusted by comparing the terminal voltage with the average voltage, the charging voltage of the capacitor cell is always balanced. Thus the charging efficiency of the charging device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (1)    Capacitor cells (2a-2d)    Resistor (3)    Average voltage circuit (4)    Electrical potential difference detection circuit (5)    Voltage comparison circuit (6)    Voltage adjustment circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a carbon material occluding a lithium ion to a positive electrode and removing the activated charcoal in a negative electrode. A specific surface area of the activated charcoal is set to be below one thousand square meters per gram. The graphitized property carbon precursor is obtained by polymerizing a condensation polycyclic hydrocarbon in the presence of hydrogen fluoride and boron trifluoride. The heat processing of the carbon precursor is performed at a temperature in the range of 600-1100 degree Celsius in an inert atmosphere or the ammonia containing atmosphere.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor for use in power supply such as an uninterrupted power supply in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high electrostatic capacitance per unit volume, thus ensuring a high energy density for long life.
NOVELTY - A frame (20) accommodates a substrate (10) containing a transistor (13) for electric power. A terminal (30) formed separate from the frame is electrically connected to the transistor for electric power. A groove is formed for fixing the terminal to the frame.    USE - Power module for transporting apparatus (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled electric vehicle such as electrically driven motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - A low cost and highly productive power module is manufactured since there is no need for expensive metal mold for molding a frame by complicated specification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power module has a capacitor (40) which smoothes the voltage supplied from a power supply. A connection portion (31) makes electrical connection between the ends of the capacitor. A control board (50) includes a circuit which controls the transistor for electric power. The groove contains an adhesion material which mutually attaches the frame and the terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and top view of the power module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Transistor (13)    Frame (20)    Terminal (30)    Connection portion (31)    Capacitor (40)    Control board (50)
NOVELTY - An active material is supplied on a surface of a collector to form a lithium replenished active material layer. A gas for water removal is sprayed on the lithium active material layer which is not replenished in pressure reduction atmosphere. The lithium from the lithium active material layer which is not replenished, is occluded to form active material layer, and to obtain electrochemical-element electrode. The gas for water removal is non-oxidizing gas. The active material contains silicon, tin and/or germanium.    USE - Manufacture of electrode (claimed) used for electrochemical elements for electronic devices such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and digital still camera, and for power supply of electric power storage apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of electrochemical-element electrode efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for manufacturing electrochemical-element electrode.    Conveyance rolls (20a-20g)    Unwinding roll (21)    Rolling-up roll (22)    Film-forming roll (27)    Vacuum pump (31)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) comprises a sheet-like collector (11) and an active-material layer (12) supported by the collector. The active-material layer comprises tin-containing columnar particles (13) having bending portion(s), and in which occlusion and discharge of lithium are possible. The columnar particles further include a solid solution of cobalt, nickel, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, chromium, titanium, vanadium and/or indium.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium secondary batteries (claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicles, mobile information terminals, portable electronic devices (such as personal computers and mobile telephones), domestic small electric-power storage apparatuses, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent durability during charging/discharging. The columnar particles efficiently distribute stress in the bending portion, which prevents crack generation. The connection of active-material layer and collector is maintained. The electrode provides lithium secondary batteries having high capacitance and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Active-material layer (12)    Columnar particles (13)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a shut-off valve (35) for adjusting the upstream gas state of a fuel-supply flow path (31). A control unit (4 ) performs the drive control of the valve to calculate the proportional gain based on the predetermined relationship between the unit conversion factor, fuel circulatory-system volume and the driving period of valve. The valve is feed-back controlled so that the fuel gas detection pressure value of a pressure sensor (43) reaches the target pressure value using the proportional gain.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time taken by the fuel gas system for attaining the target pressure value of fuel gas is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control unit (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel-supply flow path (31)    Shut-off valve (35)    Pressure sensor (43)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode active material layer (12) formed in a surface of a positive electrode collector (11). Another positive electrode active material layer (13) is formed on the positive electrode active material layer (11). Positive electrode active material powder particles (14, 16) of average particle diameters are provided in the positive electrode active material (12). A positive electrode active material powder particle (15) is provided in the positive electrode active material layer (13).    USE - Positive electrode for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (Claimed) such as lithium ion battery, lead storage battery and alkaline storage battery, that is utilized as a power supply for a mobile telephone, a notebook computer and a camcorder. Can also be used as a power supply for a small-sized machine, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reduces reaction nonuniformity of insertion and elimination of lithium ion by charging/discharging of the battery with heavy current. The electrode has high output characteristic and increases lifetime of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a positive electrode.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layers (12, 13)    Positive electrode active material powder particles (14-16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has valve (16,18,45) controlled by a control device (7). The control device initializes the valve from an end of operation of the fuel cell system before starting the next operation. The control apparatus controls the valve after predetermined time measured by a measuring device.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is controlled with sufficient precision by the control device and the setup time of the valve is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control device (7)    Supply path (11)    Exhaust passage (12)    Valves (16,18,45)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has storage batteries (41,51) and an inner case (23) comprising a flow path through which the air for cooling the batteries is supplied. An electric circuit is connected to the batteries, while a sound absorbing material (35) is formed on the surface of the inner case.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the noise in the electrical storage apparatus is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Outer case (22)    Inner case (23)    Sound absorbing material (35)    Storage batteries (41,51)    Air discharge port (44)
NOVELTY - The segmentation current collection boards (12) are accumulated on a same surface, and insulated electrically. An ECU (20) controls switching of conduction or non-conduction between the segmentation current collection board and the current carrying units (16a,16b), along water flowing through a reactive-gas flow path of an anode pole separator or a cathode pole separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile phone, portable personal computer (PC), motor vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system which can improve the drain property of water content in the fuel cell while suppressing the decline in the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Segmentation current collection board (12)    Current carrying units (16a,16b)    Switch (18)    ECU (20)
NOVELTY - A refresh circuit (17) performs refresh operation to forcedly apply the electric current between electrodes so as to remove the deposit adhered on the electrode.    USE - Electric equipment e.g. transmitting apparatus of tire state monitor of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Refresh operation of the battery can be controlled reliably. Stabilized operation can be maintained over along time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Receiver (5)    Temperature sensor (12)    Voltage sensor (13)    Refresh circuit (17)    Battery (18)
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains lithium cobaltate and metallic element chosen from zirconium, titanium, magnesium and/or manganese.    USE - Anode active material for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell used for electric vehicles and electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides non-aqueous secondary battery with excellent heat stability, cyclic characteristics and storage stability.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a cell unit (7) comprising several square-shaped lithium ion batteries that are arranged on a same plane. The pressurization plates (12,13) are provided on the upper and lower cell units respectively such that the cell units are enclosed by the pressurization plates. A connection rod (15) is provided in the center portion of the cell unit and a periphery connection rod (14) is provided in the periphery portion of the cell unit for connecting the pressurization plates. A spacer (11) is made of metal, which is arranged between the cell units.    USE - Battery pack for use in e.g. electric vehicle, robot and backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressurization plates are connected by the connection rod and periphery connection rod, the battery can be pressurized by uniform pressure. Hence, the variation in the pressure of the battery can be reduced. Since the spacer is arranged between the cell units, the weight of the battery pack can be reduced. The battery pack can be assembled easily. The heat of the battery can be discharged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery pack.    Cell unit (7)    Spacer (11)    Pressurization plates (12,13)    Periphery connection rod (14)    Connection rod (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a supply unit that supplies hydrogen and oxygen with respect to an anode and a cathode of a fuel cell stack (10) respectively. A combustion unit (70) heats the refrigerant which is circulated within the fuel cell stack by a circulating device such that the fuel cell stack is heated by the combustion unit. An electronic control unit (ECU) (90) determines whether the warming up of the fuel cell stack is completed. A compressor supplies oxidizing agent gas to the combustion unit, when the warming up of the fuel cell stack is completed.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent gas can be supplied to the combustion unit at the time of starting the fuel cell system. The discharge of non-combusted fuel gas from the combustion unit can be reduced. The water content in the combustion unit can be discharged outside easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Three-way valve (54)    Temperature sensor (55)    Combustion unit (70)    Electronic control unit (90)
NOVELTY - A catalyzed combustion device (70) warms up the fuel cell stack (10) through coolant, when warming up of fuel cell stack is determined at the time of system start up. The combustion device supplies gas for dilution to piping (33a) during drive operation, when concentration of fuel gas discharged outside is more than upper limit fuel gas concentration.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, domestic fuel cell system and hot water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of gas with high hydrogen concentration can be prevented, even if hydrogen is discharge from catalyzed combustion device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Piping (33a)    Catalyzed combustion device (70)
NOVELTY - A reaction flow-path (28a) distributes oxidizing agent gas from one end side to other end side of a cathode side electrode (22) along the electric power generation surface. A return flow path (28b) returns the oxidizing agent gas from one end side to other end side of the electrode, when connected with the reaction flow-path (28a). A reaction flow-path (28c) which is connected with the return flow path, distributes the oxidizing agent gas from one end side to other end side of the electrode along the electric power generation surface.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas is favorably supplied to the whole electric power generation surface, and the electric power generation performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode side electrode (22)    Reaction flow-paths (28a,28c)    Return flow path (28b)    Communicating hole (30b)    Partition plate (32)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (2) has gas flow paths (61,62) which are partitioned off with a water holder (27). The separator (21) has flow-path wall surfaces (21f) formed at the gas flow paths which are hydrophilized.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell in vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas is reduced and nonuniformity with respect to flow of gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (2)    Separator (21)    Flow-path wall surface (21f)    Water holder (27)    Gas flow paths (61,62)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode has active material layer (2) containing active material (3) and polymer electrolyte (5). An electrolyte solution layer (4) is formed at the interface of the electrolyte and active material. The volume of layer (4) is less than 5 volume% with respect to 100 volume% of active material. The polymer electrolyte is gel polymer electrolyte or authentic polymer electrolyte. The active material is doped with lithium. The electrolyte solution layer contains electroconductive metal or electroconductive carbon.    USE - Electrode is used as cathode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for battery pack as power supply for motor drive of vehicle (all claimed) including motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent electric power generation performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode.    Collector (1)    Active material layer (2)    Active material (3)    Electrolyte solution layer (4)    Polymer electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The water content of the fuel cell at the time of shutdown request command is estimated based on the new water content estimated value corresponding to the measurement during driving of fuel cell. The availability of execution of the scavenging-air processing is determined based on the water content estimated value at the time of shutdown request command.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air processing time corresponding to the time electric power generation is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (50)    Fixed period water estimation unit (501)    Fine water content estimation unit (502)    Scavenging-air processing implementation determination unit (503)    Scavenging-air processing unit (504)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a detection unit (142) that detects the requirement of the electric power generation amount of a fuel cell (100). A measurement unit (134) measures the temperature of the compressed air of interior of a pipe (126) before supplied to the fuel cell. Another measurement unit (138) measures the temperature of the compressed air of pipe interior and the compressed air discharged from an air compression unit (124). A control unit (140) uses the limit temperature of air supplied to fuel cell to control the operation of the air compression unit.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel-cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation amount of the fuel cell in the fuel cell system is increased, by the provision of control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Air compression unit (124)    Pipe (126)    Measurement units (134,138)    Control unit (140)    Detection unit (142)
NOVELTY - The detector (40) has a detection unit (41) which detects the electric power potential of fuel cell stack (10). A judging unit (42) determines earth-leakage when the intermediate electric potential is more than a threshold voltage and the frequency of intermediate electric potential is more than the threshold-value frequency.    USE - Earth-leakage detector of fuel cell electric power system mounted in vehicle for supplying electric power to vehicle mounted auxiliary machines.    ADVANTAGE - The ground fault of inverter auxiliary machines can be detected with a sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Earth-leakage detector (40)    Detection unit (41)    Judging unit (42)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - An anode contains a primary anode active material and a secondary anode active material. The primary anode active material consists of lithium metal complex oxide of spinel structure containing lithium and manganese. The secondary anode active material consists of lithium metal complex oxide of olivine structure containing lithium, silicon and transition metal.    USE - Anode is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode provides lithium secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics, high capacitance and durability.
NOVELTY - Chromium containing steel pipe has crystal grain and precipitate on the surface of several samples which are obtained by cutting the non-junction portion of chromium containing steel pipe which are observed by electron microscope. The grain boundary length of the crystal grain and precipitate are measured. The average value of grain-boundary top precipitate occupation rate is the product of 100 with ratio of length of the total value to crystal ring boundary of precipitate with respect to grain boundary is 1-50%.    USE - Chromium containing steel pipe for heat exchanger, fuel cell, exhaust pipe of motor vehicle and exhaust duct of plant.    ADVANTAGE - The chromium containing steel pipe is economical, environmental-friendly, has excellent strength, temperature resistance and oxidation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Chromium containing steel pipe has crystal grain and precipitate on the surface of several samples which are obtained by cutting the non-junction portion of chromium containing steel pipe which are observed by electron microscope. The grain boundary length of the crystal grain and precipitate are measured. The average value of grain-boundary top precipitate occupation rate is the product of 100 with ratio of length of the total value to crystal ring boundary of precipitate with respect to grain boundary is 1-50%. The raw material of the chromium containing steel pipe is cold rolled sheet comprising carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, niobium, nickel, iron, boron, molybdenum, tungsten, titanium, zirconia, cobalt, copper and vanadium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of chromium containing steel pipe.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying direct current (DC) voltage to cathode material positioned in a suspension tank by a power source machine structure (5). The application of DC voltage is turned ON/OFF with respect to the base material at the time of the electrophoresis on a predetermined frequency.    USE - Manufacturing method of ceramic mold used for ceramic film formation used in capacitor, lithium ion battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic particle is able to be deposited on the base material without bubble generation by adjusting the applied voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrophoresis apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrophoresis apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (1)    Electrode substrate (3,4)    Power source machine structure (5)    Electric current adjustment knob (7)    Voltage adjustment knob (8)
NOVELTY - An air conditioning system includes two blower fans (24,25), one for introducing external air into the vehicle interior via condenser (3), and other for discharging internal air from the vehicle interior while allowing an evaporator (6) to recover heat from the internal air. When the vehicle interior temperature is lower than predetermined temperature, the compressor of the air conditioning system is stopped, while the electric heater (26) downstream of the condenser heats the external air. The heater is also operated in event of insufficiency in heating capability.    USE - Air conditioning system for use in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents compressor malfunction by stopping compressor operation when vehicle interior temperature is less than predetermined temperature. Improves heating performance and heating efficiency by operating heat pump including compressor, evaporator, condenser, and expansion valve. Prevents window fogging, by dehumidifying air, partly returned to vehicle interior when required, through using evaporator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the air conditioning duct in an air conditioning system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condenser (3)    Evaporator (6)    Air conditioning duct (20)    Blower fans (24,25)    Electric heater (26)
NOVELTY - A palladium film or palladium alloy film is formed on a substrate by sputtering method, and the substrate is heat-processed at 400-700 degrees C in vacuum or inert gas atmosphere. Then, the palladium film or palladium alloy film is peeled from the heat-processed substrate, and a palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film is manufactured. The substrate is glass plate, ceramic board, silicon wafer and/or metal plate. The palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film has a barrier layer consisting of oxide or nitride of aluminum, chromium, silicon and/or titanium.    USE - Manufacture of palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film used for purification and separation apparatus of hydrogen gas for fuel of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The palladium type hydrogen-permeation metal film having excellent hydrogen-permeability, curl resistance and crack resistance, is manufactured stably.
NOVELTY - A single crystal lithium-magnesium-oxide (LiMn2O4) nanowire is claimed.    USE - Single crystal nanowire is used for electrode for high power and lithium ion battery (both claimed) for electronic devices and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The single crystal nanowire has high moldability and stability. The electrode formed using single crystal nanowire has high capacitance and high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of single crystal lithium-magnesium-oxidenanowire. Manganese oxide (Mn3O4) and 1-20M aqueous sodium hydroxide solution are reacted at 180-250 degrees C and 1-500 atmospheres for 6-240 hours. The product    single-crystal sodium manganate (Na0.44MnO2) is water-washedand dried, then formed into nanowire. The single-crystal sodium manganate nanowire is water-washed, and dried. The single-crystal sodium manganate nanowire is reated with lithium nitrate/lithium chloride at 400-500 degrees C. The product is dried and heat-treated at 600-1000 degrees C to obtain lithium-magnesium-oxide (LiMn2O4) single-crystal nanowire.
NOVELTY - A polymer metal complex precursor having polymerizable portion or copolymerizable monomer is polymerized and transition metals except noble metals are added to form polymer metal complex. Carbon additive is mixed with obtained polymer metal complex which is then heat-processed and carbonized. Nitrogen atom(s) is doped into resultant carbonized material to obtain carbon-type electrode catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of carbon-type electrode catalyst for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for electric cell (FCEV) and electric heat system (CGFC).    ADVANTAGE - The method simply and economically provides carbon-type electrode catalyst using high oxygen reduction activity of polymer metal complex without supporting precious noble metals such as platinum and platinum alloy. The fuel cell comprising carbon-type electrode catalyst has high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer metal complex precursor having polymerizable portion or copolymerizable monomer is polymerized and transition metals except noble metals are added to form polymer metal complex. Carbon additive is mixed with obtained polymer metal complex which is then heat-processed and carbonized. Nitrogen atom(s) is doped into resultant carbonized material to obtain carbon-type electrode catalyst. The polymerizing portion of precursor of polymer metal complex is phenol group. The copolymerizable monomer of precursor of polymer metal complex is 8-quinolinol which is polymerized with phenol. The carbon additive is carbon black. The transition metal is complex having cobalt and iron, as center element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows graph illustrating oxygen reduction activity of the carbonization material using polymer metal complex when carbon is added and doped with nitrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oxygen reduction activity when carbon black is added (e1)    Oxygen reduction activity when nitrogen is doped (e2)
NOVELTY - A metalized film capacitor has a device wound with pair of metalized film, a vapor deposited metal electrode formed on dielectric material film such that the vapor-depositing metal electrode opposes the dielectric metal electrode film, pair of metallikon electrode formed on both ends surfaces of devices of the metal spraying, and polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate film does not containing filler as dielectric material film. The polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate film has thermal contraction rate of 1.5-4% at 150 degrees C along longitudinal direction.    USE - Metalized film capacitor for motor vehicle, electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metalized film capacitor has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dielectric material film.
NOVELTY - A metallic substrate is heated. An acid-proof metallic film comprising niobium and/or tantalum is formed (S1) on the substrate by plasma vapor deposition, such that the film thickness is 5 nm or more. The metallic substrate with the acid-proof metallic film is heated. Noble metal(s) chosen from gold and platinum is deposited by precipitation (S2) on the acid-proof metallic film, and island-like crystal grains are formed by plasma vapor deposition by carrying out voltage application to obtain a metal separator.    USE - Manufacture of metal separator for use in solid polymer type fuel cells used in portable apparatuses, such as mobile telephones and personal computers, and for use in fuel cells of electric vehicles and domestic cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal separators having excellent acid resistance and low contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A planar metallic substrate or a metallic substrate having concave gas flow path formed in the surface, is heated. An acid-proof metallic film comprising non-precious metals chosen from niobium and tantalum is formed on the substrate by plasma vapor deposition by carrying out voltage application, such that the film thickness is 5 nm or more. The metallic substrate with the acid-proof metallic film is heated. Noble metal(s) chosen from gold and platinum is deposited by precipitation on the acid-proof metallic film, and island-like crystal grains are formed by plasma vapor deposition by carrying out voltage application to obtain a metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of metal separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-formation process (S1)    Precipitation process (S2)
NOVELTY - A cathode material is formed by mixing N-methyl pyrrolidone (30 wt.%) and polyvinylidene fluoride (10 wt.%), coating, drying and rolling at 1 Mpa, and has layer containing space including carbon materials (A,B) and silicon particles. The porosity of the layer is 25-50 vol.%. The average particle diameter (D50) of silicon particles is 0.05-1 mu m. The carbon material (A) is chosen from graphite and/or carbon black. The carbon material (B) is amorphous carbon. A metal oxide is used as precursor in the manufacture of cathode material.    USE - Cathode material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) such as dispersion type battery used as power supplies and auxiliary power supplies for portable electronic devices e.g. motor vehicle, electric power storage, and motive power source of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising the cathode material has excellent charging and discharging capacitance and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode material.
NOVELTY - The cell has oxidation gas side separator (2) and fuel gas side separator (3) on both surfaces of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (1). A heat insulation coating layer (5A) is arranged between cooling water flow path (4) between adjacent cells (C), and separator (2) near exit port (23) of oxidation gas flow path (21) and heat insulation region (24) is formed. A heat insulation coating layer (5B) is arranged between flow path and separator (3) near exit port (33) of fuel gas flow path (31) and heat insulation region (34) is formed.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of inlet ports and flooding of exit ports of oxidation and fuel gas flow paths are prevented and electric power generation performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell stack and fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    MEA (1)    Oxidation gas side separator (2)    Fuel gas side separator (3)    Cooling water flow path (4)    Heat insulation coating layers (5A,5B)    Oxidation gas flow path (21)    Exit ports (23,33)    Heat insulation regions (24,34)    Fuel gas flow path (31)    Cell (C)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a sealing unit (16) which has inner ridge which presses the humidification film (20) to the frame (21). The sealing unit seals the peripheral portion of humidification film, when the outer ridge contacts the frame.    USE - Humidifier for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of the whole fuel cell system can be improved. The leakage of to-be-humidified gas and humidification liquid can be prevented reliably. The performance of humidifier can be improved, while attaining compactization, cost reduction and stabilization during manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front view and sectional view of the humidifier.    Frames (11,21)    To-be-humidified gas flow path (12)    Sealing unit (16)    Humidification film (20)    Manifolds (23,24)
NOVELTY - A cathode material contains three types of carbonaceous materials (A-C).    USE - Cathode material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries such as lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lead storage battery, is used as power supply for hybrid type electric vehicles, electrical and electronic machinery apparatus and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery comprising cathode material has excellent cyclic characteristics with reduced irreversible capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture cathode material.
NOVELTY - An outer peripheral lip (50) of a gasket (48) has a dimple-shaped concave portion (54) that contacts the metal separator and sealed by a resin layer. The concave-shaped portion functions as a tacking force adjustment portion for adjusting the tack force of the gasket sealed to the metal separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile device e.g. mobile telephone and portable personal computer (PC), motor vehicle, domestic power supply etc.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the fuel cell is improved by adjusting the tacking force of the outer peripheral portion of the gasket that contacts the metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gasket for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gasket (48)    Lip (50)    Dimple-shaped concave portion (54)
NOVELTY - The paste has a nickel powder below 0.20 micrometer in an average particle diameter, where the average particle diameter contains the containing mass ratio of a carbon component. Ceramic powder is provided below 0.10 micrometer in average particle diameter at 0.06 percentages or less. Maximum protrusion height of a dry film obtained by drying is 1.0 micrometer or less. Thickness of the dielectric material layer obtained by the dielectric material green sheet being baked is 2 micrometer or less.    USE - Electrically conductive paste that is used as an internal electrode for forming a laminated ceramic capacitor (claimed) e.g. multilayer ceramic chip (MLCC) capacitor, that is used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The paste allows the burned-film thickness that enables formation of the electrode film at 1.0 micrometer or less, thus enabling realization of a laminated ceramic capacitor.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper case (10) and a lower case (20) for accommodating a power supply assembly (30), and multiple power supply bodies i.e. battery (35), laminated on the power supply assembly. The upper case consists of case members (11, 12), which are attached at left-right direction of the power supply assembly in the lamination direction of the power supply body. Fastening parts (13, 34) are arranged for fastening the power supply assembly and the upper case in the left-right direction of the power supply assembly.    USE - Power supply device i.e. secondary battery. Can also be used for an electrical double layer capacitor and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment of the device and optimization of the space of the component used in the device can be performed easily. The malfunctions such as liquid short circuit by the dew condensation water, are prevented by arranging the fastening parts in the left-right direction of the power supply assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Upper case (10)    Case members (11, 12)    Fastening parts (13, 34)    Lower case (20)    Power supply assembly (30)    Battery (35)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical storage cell i.e. battery cell (33), storing electricity, and an interposed member (11) arranged in a region between a restricted member and the electrical storage cell, where the restricted member and the electrical storage cell are laminated on a laminated body. The restricted member has temperature with a positive thermal expansion coefficient lower than a predetermined temperature, and the interposed member contains a substrate and a liquid, where the substrate is formed by a hydrophilic polymer or a porous member.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. secondary battery, for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus facilitates the hybrid vehicle to be effectively operated in a stable manner at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module.    Interposed member (11)    Battery cell (33)    End plate (40)    Fixed band (42)    Rivet (45)
NOVELTY - A cooling water circulation mechanism (40) supplies cooling water to heater unit (90), low-temperature-form fuel cell stack (20) and high-temperature-form fuel cell stack (30), and uses heat generated in the fuel cell stacks for heat exchange in the heater unit. An operation control unit (60) controls fuel cell stacks based on the temperature of cooling water flowing through the heater unit.    USE - Heat exchanging system for use in fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in hot water supply in home.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient thermoelectric supply can be performed according to the condition of the heater unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat exchanging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Low-temperature-form fuel cell stack (20)    High-temperature-form fuel cell stack (30)    Cooling water circulation mechanism (40)    Operation control unit (60)    Heater unit (90)    Heat pump (94)    Heat exchanging system (100)
NOVELTY - A lamination assembly (10) has several gas diffusion layers (13,15) comprising sub-diffusion layers (13a-13c,15a-15c) that are arranged in lamination direction on the sides of an electrolyte and electrode assembly (14). The gas diffusion layers are mutually slid according to the shearing force.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shearing force acting on the gas diffusion layer can be reduced and the destruction of gas diffusion layer can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the lamination assembly for solid polymer type fuel cell.    Lamination assembly (10)    Gas diffusion layers (13,15,63,65)    Sub-diffusion layers (13a-13c,15a-15c)    Electrolyte and electrode assembly (14,64)
NOVELTY - A catalyst-layer forming material contains compound containing 2 or more oxygen-containing group (1), catalyst and polyelectrolyte in which proton-conductive group was introduce into the high-molecular compound having aromatic unit. The catalyst has mean diameter of 50-500 nm.    USE - Material for forming catalyst layer for catalyst-layer transfer sheet and gas-diffusion electrode used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) such as direct-methanol fuel cells used for motor vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst-layer forming material has excellent durability and power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst-layer forming material contains compound containing 2 or more oxygen-containing group of formula (1), catalyst and polyelectrolyte in which proton-conductive group was introduce into the high-molecular compound having aromatic unit. The catalyst has mean diameter of 50-500 nm. The oxygen-containing group is of formula: -CH2OR (1).    R=H, alkyl or acyl.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (10) has anode (20) consisting of catalyst layer (22,32) and gas diffusion layer (24,34). A cathode has carbon layer (36) that is set between catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer. An electrolytic membrane (40) is set between anode and cathode. The catalyst layer of cathode contains alloy, alloy with alloy, alloy with platinum and nickel with platinum and cobalt. The carbon layer has carbon nano fiber with diameter of 1 to 1000 nanometer, and fiber length of 1 to 1000 micrometers and an ion exchange resin. The thickness of carbon layer is 2 to 200 micrometers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high output voltage and wide range current density while offering a cheaper cost since the carbon layer has carbon nano fiber with diameter of 1 to 1000 nanometer, and fiber length of 1 to 1000 micrometers and an ion exchange resin and with thickness of 2 to 200 micrometers, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Anode (20)    Catalyst layer (22,32)    Gas diffusion layer (24,34)    Carbon layer (36)    Electrolytic membrane (40)
NOVELTY - A polyether imide film has content of inorganic filler of 3 volume% or less with respect to film volume and film thickness of 0.1-6 mu m.    USE - Polyether imide film is used for capacitors for hybrid cars, fuel cell electric vehicles, electric vehicles and substrate mounting.    ADVANTAGE - The polyether imide film has excellent tensile strength.
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped gate-electrode circuit (31) connects the gate surface of an IGBT chip (71), and a gate electrode (51). A plate-shaped gate-electrode circuit (32) connects the gate surface of an IGBT chip (72), and a gate electrode (52). A plate-shaped negative electrode circuit (9) connects the emitter surface of the IGBT chip (72), cathode surface of a diode chip (82), and a negative electrode (6).    USE - Semiconductor module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor module which is excellent in productivity, and which reduces the wiring inductance without using a wire bond is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of semiconductor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (6)    Negative electrode circuit (9)    Gate-electrode circuits (31,32)    Gate electrodes (51,52)    IGBT chips (71,72)    Diode chip (82)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery holder (2) for arranging multiple batteries (1) in a normal position for driving a vehicle. A temperature sensor (3) carries out a heat coupling on a surface of the battery, and detects temperature of the battery. Electric current of the battery is controlled by the battery temperature detected by the sensor. The battery holder places an earth-leakage prevention cover (4) above the sensor for blocking leakage of electrolyte solution from the battery of an upper stage to an exterior of the sensor.    USE - Power supply device for enlarging electric power supplied to a motor in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device effectively prevents leakage of the battery contacting the temperature sensor, and prevents the connection between the high voltage side and the low-voltage side, thus ensuring the safety to the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a power supply device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Battery holder (2)    Temperature sensor (3)    Earth-leakage prevention cover (4)    Concave part (4A)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (51) has solid polymer electrolyte membrane (40) and catalyst layer (31) joined on both surfaces of the electrolyte membrane. The catalyst layer contains composite material (30) formed by distributing catalyst metal supported electroconductive material (10) around electrolyte resin (20). The electrolyte resin and polymer electrolyte membrane has melting coupling portion formed by carrying out melting coupling.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as motive power source of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly provides fuel cell of high performance. The influence of generated water in the electrolyte membrane-catalyst layer interface is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of precursor of membrane electrode assembly using composite material precursor.    Electroconductive material (10)    Electrolyte resin precursor (20)    Composite material precursor (30)    Catalyst layer (31)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (40)    Membrane electrode assembly (51)
NOVELTY - The system has a waste gas heat exchanger (8) provided in a downstream of a catalytic reaction apparatus (7). The catalytic apparatus is provided in an effluent water matter gas line (10) from non-flammable gas mixing apparatus (1). Oxygen gas (20) is introduced via an oxygen introduction control unit (30) in the effluent water matter gas line. The catalytic reaction apparatus is filled with a minimum number of non-flammable gas, such that the apparatus concentration is beyond an upper explosion limit with an effluent water matter gas concentration in the effluent water matter gas line.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer fuel cell, system for a motor vehicle or household. Can also be used for a hydrogen supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system mixes non-flammable gas with the effluent water matter gas that are exhausted from the fuel cell upto 5 to 10 percentage, thus achieving safe operation, and increasing the durability by making the effluent water matter gas concentration beyond an upper-explosion limit range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Non-inflammable gas mixing apparatus (1)    Catalytic reaction apparatus (7)    Waste gas heat exchanger (8)    Effluent water matter gas line (10)    Oxygen gas (20)    Oxygen introduction control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A battery case consists of a resin main portion (2) and an electroconductive knitted fabric (1) coated with a metal layer and having hole area ratio of 10-60%. The resin main portion contains alloy of polyphenylene ether and polypropylene or alloy of polyamide and polyphenylene ether. The metal layer contains nickel plated layer or copper plated layer.    USE - Battery case is used for motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case has excellent damping property, heat resistance and electromagnetic shielding ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery case.    Electroconductive knitted fabric (1)    Resin main portion (2)
NOVELTY - The recovery method involves applying direct current voltage from an exterior with respect to a fuel cell using a direct current (DC) power supply (D). The electrolysis with constant current or potentiostatic electrolysis is performed with respect to the fuel cell for oxidizing the carbon monoxide which is the contaminant in the fuel cell. The carbon monoxide is decomposed and removed from the fuel cell.    USE - Method for recovering performance of a hydrogen pole of a solid polymer type reversible cell used as a power supply of a domestic use co-generation system or motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the hydrogen pole can be recovered in an efficient manner, as the carbon monoxide is removed from the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a performance recovery apparatus for a hydrogen pole of a solid polymer type reversible cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus used to recover the performance of a hydrogen pole. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Water electrolysis reversible cell (A)    Oxygen humidifier (B)    Hydrogen humidifier (C)    Direct current power supply (D)    Heat source (H)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains metal microparticles supported on carbon material. The carbon material has nitrogen adsorption specific surface area (S) of 200-2000 m2/g, ratio (B/S) of amount of basic functional groups and specific surface area of 0.5-8, ratio (TA/S) of amount of acidic functional groups and specific surface area of 0.05-2, ratio of amount of basic functional group and amount of acidic functional group of 2-15.    USE - Catalyst for electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicles, portable computers and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high activity and provides highly efficient fuel cell. The usage amount of catalyst metal is reduced by using the highly active catalyst for electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a vapor-liquid-separation device (16) separating a moisture content from an oxidizing agent gas emitted from a fuel cell (10) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell. A heat-exchange part heat-exchanges cooling water and external air of the fuel cell. A radiator (23) includes a water supply part which is supplied the separated water. A pressure reduction unit performs pressure-reduction in the water supply part. Evaporation of water is accelerated by the pressure-reduced water supply part. The reduction unit injects an oxidizing agent gas from a nozzle part.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, system for a generator for moving bodies which mount a refrigerating cycle for an air conditioning in an electric vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system reduces heat release by the external air in the radiator, thus reducing a size of a cooling device of the fuel cell, and improving cooling efficiency of the cooling device of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a main block representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Air discharge path (14)    Vapor-liquid-separation device (16)    Refrigerant circulation path (20)    Radiator (23)    Branch path (30)
NOVELTY - The membrane (10A) has a porous reinforcement film (11) embedded into a pair of electrolyte resin layers (12a, 12b). Thickness is thickened in a region by a surface side of the embedded reinforcement film compared with a region of resin having thin thickness, and a thin thickness region is formed in continuous state. The reinforcement film is arranged in a state that is inclined towards other surface from a surface and equipped with a part with thin thickness compared with another part that is with a predetermined thickness.    USE - Reinforcement film type electrolytic membrane for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) as a motive power source in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane suppresses the raised flatting during generation of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell with a reinforcement film type electrolytic membrane.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Reinforcement film type electrolytic membrane (10A)    Reinforcement film (11)    Electrolyte resin layers (12a, 12b)    Anode side separator (20)    Gas inlets (22, 32)    Gas outlets (23, 33)
NOVELTY - A corrosion resistant electrical conductivity covering material comprises intermediate layer having platinum group metal layer and/or its oxide layer, provided on substrate, and ( pi )-conjugated-type electroconductive polymeric layer as upper layer.    USE - Corrosion resistant electrical conductivity covering material is used for electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell and separator of fuel cell (both claimed), and electric contact and terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistant electrical conductivity covering material maintains high conductivity for long period of time, and has excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of corrosion resistant electrical conductivity covering material.
NOVELTY - The system (13) has a base (15) for receiving a battery (1), where the base has a permanent locking device (17) and a temporary locking device (19) such that the battery is withdrawn by only removing the device (19). The device (19) has a screwing unit (27) with a flange that directly contacts the battery to fixedly connect the battery to the base. The flange is located between a head (51) and a threaded rod of the screwing unit, and obliquely oriented to progressively lock the device (19), where the head has a shape adapted to co-operate with a tool e.g. crank, present in a motor vehicle.    USE - System for rapidly attaching a battery in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The head of the screwing unit has a shape adapted to co-operate with the tool e.g. contact key and crank, already present in the motor vehicle, thus facilitating the withdrawal of the battery from a boot of the vehicle without any separate tool. The configuration of the system permits to absorb the vibrations of the vehicle, thus avoiding unwanted unlocking of the screwing unit. The system has reduced number of parts, is robust, and permits rapid and simple attachment and detachment of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rapid battery attaching system.    Battery (1)    Rapid battery attaching system (13)    Base (15)    Permanent locking device (17)    Temporary locking device (19)    Screwing unit (27)    Head (51)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy contains lanthanum, magnesium, nickel, aluminum, element (R) chosen from group IV and rare earth elements including yttrium and excluding lanthanum, and element (M) including cobalt, manganese and/or zinc, which is represented by specific compositional formula (1).    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used as cathode active material of alkaline battery (claimed) such as nickel-hydrogen battery for hybrid electric vehicle and pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline battery comprising hydrogen storage alloy as cathode active material, has high performance of power characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy contains lanthanum, magnesium, nickel, aluminum, element (R) chosen from group IV and rare earth elements including yttrium and excluding lanthanum, and element (M) including cobalt, manganese and/or zinc. The hydrogen storage alloy has composition of formula: LaaR1-a-bMgbNic-d-eAldMe, where a is 0-0.5, b is 0.1-0.2, c is 3.7-3.9, d is 0.1-0.3 and e is 0-0.2. The constitution ratio of A5B19 type structure in the crystal structure of alloy is 40% or more. The A5B19 type structure includes cerium-cobalt (Ce5Co19) crystal phase and/or praseodymium-cobalt (Pr5Co19) crystal phase. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of hydrogen storage alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of alkaline battery.    Hydrogen storage alloy electrode (11)    Nickel electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Collector (14)    Anode (15)    Cell can (17)
NOVELTY - The pulley drive (1) comprises a drive wheel (2) and at least one .    USE - The device is used for generating electrical energy from burning of combustion gas and material.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device is simplified requiring few components and hence making the cost of electrical energy generation lower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side profile of the device and its key elements that include the stream pipes.    Conveyor system (1)    Stream pipe (2, 3, 4)    Divergent stream section (2b)    Burner chamber (3)    Combustion material system (6, 7)    Generator (8)
NOVELTY - The fork lift has an electrical battery drive system. A driver compartment space (10) is formed between a load part (1) and a drive part (5) for a standing operator. The driver compartment space has a driver compartment platform and a drive part has a counterweight. The counterweight is formed from a battery block device having a battery block (9). The driver compartment space is extended over the entire width of vehicle.    USE - Fork-lift.    ADVANTAGE - The fork lift has an electrical battery drive system, a counterweight that is formed from a battery block device having a battery block, and a driver compartment space extended over the entire width of vehicle, and hence ensures an improved and ergonomic fork lift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fork lift.    Load part (1)    Front wheels (3)    Drive part (5)    Battery block (9)    Driver compartment space (10)
NOVELTY - The industrial truck has a battery case (4) for receiving battery block (3) at the contact area of the battery case. The battery case has a lateral access opening for inserting the battery blocks in the battery case and recovering the battery blocks from the battery case. The access opening has a cover plate (19) that is adjustable between the battery case open position and the closing position. The cover plate forms a sliding path adjacently outward to the contact area of the battery case in the defined battery case opening position.    USE - Industrial truck, particularly fork-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The access opening has a cover plate that is adjustable between the battery case open position and the closing position, and hence ensures easy and simple access of the battery block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a base vehicle part of an industrial truck.    Base vehicle (1)    Battery block (3)    Battery case (4)    Pushchair (5)    Cover plate (19)
NOVELTY - The power supply module has a measuring connection and a starter power connection, for provision of starter power for a vehicle. A power supply connection is provided for provision of less maximal power strength as the starting power. The power supply module is also provided with a load connection as the power supply connection.    USE - Power supply module, particularly starter battery, for a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply module has a measuring connection and a starter power connection, for provision of starter power for a vehicle. A power supply connection is provided for provision of less maximal power strength as the starting power, and thus enables to provide an improved power supply module that ensures starting ability of the vehicle in each case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the monitoring of the power supply in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply module.    Housing (1)    Mounting plate (3)    Relay (4)    Electronic circuit (5)    Cover (6)
NOVELTY - The screwless connection has a rigid end plate (1a) on one side of the pile and another rigid end plate (1b) on the opposite side of the pile, and has two single cells (6) arranged as the piles between the end plates. The rigid end plates have retaining section (5) in each case, which intervene in the assembled condition of the pile in the retaining openings (4) against a force at the elastic elements (2a,2b) of a compression joint between former rigid end plate.    USE - Screwless connection for a pile of single cell of gas cells or electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The rigid end plates have retaining section in each case, which intervene in the assembled condition of the pile in the retaining openings against a force at the elastic elements of a compression joint between former rigid end plate, and hence ensures a screwless connection, which is relatively simple, economical and reproducible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a screwless connection.    Rigid end plates (1a,1b)    Elastic elements (2a,2b)    Retaining opening (4)    Retaining section (5)    Single cell (6)
NOVELTY - The mixer has a container (20), which has a gas fuel mixture inlet (120) and two fluid inlets. The container has a hollow, closed structure for receiving a fluid. Multiple gas selective membranes made of polytetrafluoroethylene are provided for elimination of a gas from the interior of the container. The multiple gas selective membranes are formed partially outside the end surfaces of a basis part (142) and double stand. The hydrophilic membrane is made of a nylon grid.    USE - Mixer with an integrated gas separator device (Claimed) for direct methanol-fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The container has a hollow, closed structure for receiving a fluid and multiple gas selective membranes are provided for elimination of a gas from the interior of the container, and hence ensures a compact and robust construction of a separator device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mixer with an integrated gas separator device.    Container (20)    Carbon dioxide-selective membranes (117,115,116)    Gas fuel mixture inlet (120)    Water inlet (121)    Basis part (142)
NOVELTY - The device has a hydraulic cylinder (9) whose lower end is hinged on a frame (19) and installed on left, right and central symmetrical lines of the frame. An upper end of the cylinder is hinged with a bottom part of a case (12), and a direct current motor (4) is installed below a seat of a driver on the frame and connected to a storage battery (8). The battery is carried by the vehicle through a lead. A direct current contactor is connected to a limit switch (11) that is installed in a tail part of the frame, and the limit switch is connected to the storage battery carried by the vehicle.    USE - Electric motor car case lifting automatic control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is unique in structure, and has reliable property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor car case lifting automatic control device.    Direct current motor (4)    Storage battery (8)    Hydraulic cylinder (9)    Limit switch (11)    Case (12)    Frame (19)
NOVELTY - The system has a guide pipe fixed whose one end is connected with an ultrasonic atomizing box and another end is fixed with a hydraulic spray nozzle. A side wall of the box is fixed with a water air inlet, and a condenser is placed in an exhaust air duct of a galvanic pile. A water circulating pump, a water tank, a cooler and the condenser are connected with each other through cooling pipes. A defrosting pan is placed on a lower part of the condenser, and condensate water and hot air pipes are placed on a lower part of the pan. A control component is connected with the water level sensor.    USE - Full automatic humidifying and water management system for a hydrogen cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system has small volume, light weight, and long useful time, and consumes less energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional view of a full automatic humidifying and water management system.
NOVELTY - The cell has a shell (1) whose inner side is fixed with cells arrayed in rectangle shape, where adjacent cells on same line are connected by a direct bridge (5) in nearest contiguous polar group (4) in a serial manner. A connecting point of the direct bridge and the polar group is located in middle of the polar group. Bottom of an upper cover is provided with a slotted hole for receiving the direct bridge.    USE - Electric motor car cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polar plate of the cell enhances the polar pole to develop largest function, thus increasing the lifetime of the polar plate, and hence providing better usage effect to the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor car cell.    Shell (1)    Polar group (4)    Direct bridge (5)
NOVELTY - The cover has a main body (1) whose upper cover is equipped with a groove (3), where the main body is provided with a valve hole (4) to exhaust air and add electrolyte in an inner side of the groove. An upper part of the valve hole is covered with a cover piece (2) that corresponds to the size of the groove, and width of the groove and the cover piece is of six times of an aperture of the valve hole.    USE - Battery upper cover for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cover piece area is reduced under precondition to implement basic functions of the cover piece, which promotes reduction of covering area of the cover piece, increases height of the interior space of the upper cover and increases the interior space of the upper cover. The cover benefits manufacturing battery for the electric motor car, and guarantees high quality of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a battery upper cover.    Main body (1)    Cover piece (2)    Groove (3)    Valve hole (4)
NOVELTY - The hardware has two terminal plates whose height and width are equal to height and width of a guide plate of a fuel battery stack. An outer slot is formed on one of the terminal plates, and a fastening belt i.e. stainless steel belt, surrounds the fuel battery stack, and is connected to the terminal plate with the outer slot by a connecting device i.e. steel cable. A fastening nut or bolt is located on the connecting device, where the fastening bolt is fixed in the outer slot. Two ends of the fastening belt are bent outwards to form a latch hook.    USE - Packaging hardware.    ADVANTAGE - The hardware improves summation watt rating and weight power of the fuel battery, and has simple structure and good fastening property, and is convenient to repair and disassemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of packaging hardware.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell plate (1) laid on an external surface of a carriage. A buffer damping protective layer (2) is laid between the solar cell plate and the external surface of the carriage. Positive and negative output ends of the solar cell plate are connected with positive and negative input ends of a storage cell (4) respectively, via lead wires (3). The positive and negative output ends of the storage cell are connected with the positive and negative input ends of a motor (6) respectively, via lead wires (5).    USE - Solar energy vehicle such as train, automobile and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes the solar energy that is converted into electricity to fully replace gasoline and diesel oil to drive a train, automobile or ship, thus achieving the goal of saving energy and protecting environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy vehicle.    Solar cell plate (1)    Buffer damping protective layer (2)    Lead wires (3, 5)    Storage cell (4)    Motor (6)
NOVELTY - The motherboard has a sunken space placed at two sides of a front end plate or a centre mass flow board and a back end plate, where the sunken space is fixed with the motherboard. Fuel battery stack modules are serial or parallel connected at the same side of the front end plate or centre mass flow board. Ends of two group fuel battery stack modules placed near the front end plate are an anode and a cathode. A hydrogen passing passage, a cooling water passing passage is placed at an edge of the sunken space position of the front end plate.    USE - Current collection motherboard for integrated fuel battery stack.    ADVANTAGE - The motherboard is simple in structure, thus saving material and space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a current collection motherboard.
NOVELTY - The process involves placing proton exchanging films into oxydol solvent to process, and placing the proton exchanging films into purified water to boil. The proton exchanging film is washed by distilled water and stored into the distilled water, and catalyst slurry is prepared by mixing catalyst e.g. platinum, solvent e.g. ethanol and proton exchanging resin e.g .full fluosulfonic acid resin solvent. A polar board e.g. quartz board, is employed as a loading board of the proton exchanging film, and a gummed tape or rubber board is fixed at four edges of the proton exchanging film.    USE - Process for manufacturing a proton exchanging film fuel battery film electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The process avoids the swelling and crumpling of the proton exchanging film. The process reduces the consumption of the catalyst. The process is simple. The proton exchanging resin utilized in the process has good elasticity and sticking property, and favor for enhancing the stickiness between the catalyst layer and the proton exchanging film and enhancing the utilizing efficiency of the catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a proton exchanging film fuel battery film electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Stainless steel double polar plates manufacture comprises surface ion displace processing, surface passivation processing, and solidifying passivation film. The surface ion displace processing comprises placing two single polar plates into the solution containing noble metal ion to displace ion, and depositing the noble metal on surface of stainless steel to form conductive corrosion proof layer. The stainless steel double polar plates include two single polar plates made of stainless steel thin plate. The two polar plates are adhered or welded together to make double polar plates.    USE - Stainless steel double polar plates structure for corrosion-proof fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses simple surface processing technology is simple that is easy to operate. The method provides improved conductive rate of the processed double polar plates and provides good hydrophobe capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Stainless steel double polar plates manufacture comprises surface ion displace processing, surface passivation processing, and solidifying passivation film. The two polar plates are adhered or welded together to make double polar plates. The surface ion displace processing comprises placing two single polar plates into the solution containing noble metal ion to displace ion, and depositing the noble metal on surface of stainless steel to form conductive corrosion proof layer. The ion of the noble metal in the solution displaces by displacing reaction between iron and nickel of the surface of the stainless steel. The iron and nickel enters into the solution by ion mode. The surface passivation processing comprises placing single polar plate into the passivation solution to be passivated, and passivating the stainless steel base body between the noble metal grains of the surface of the stainless steel. The stainless steel double polar plates include two single polar plates made of stainless steel thin plate.
NOVELTY - Conducting a redox reaction in electrochemical device comprises providing an electrochemical device comprising a redox reactant subject to a redox reaction; and catalyzing the redox reaction with a catalytic composition comprising colloidal silicon particles, which are made by electrochemical etching a p-type silicon wafer. The particles have a size of 0.5-100 (preferably 1-2.8) nm and exhibits visible emission under UV radiation. The redox reaction, which is an electrochemical reaction, is conducted under an illuminance of 0-120 (preferably 0-50) lux.    USE - Method of conducting a redox reaction in electrochemical device including two-compartment fuel cell or one-compartment membrane-less fuel cell, a memory, an electrochemical reactor, and a sensor for detection of the redox reactant. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The method uses silicon particles which are inexpensive and non-poisonous.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising a redox reactant, a catalytic composition comprising silicon particles, and an electrode including an anode, with which the redox reactant is oxidized. The electrode is silicon electrode, a graphite electrode, or a carbon paper electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing an onset potential of oxidation as a function of particle size and the calibration curves of particle samples for ethanol and methanol as measured using cyclic voltammetry.
NOVELTY - The electric element (100) has anode and cathode electrodes that are connected to conductor boards. The length of anode and cathode electrodes is subtracted from the total length of target and reference electric elements, to obtain a result which is divided by total length of the electric elements for obtaining target and reference values, where the target value is smaller than the reference value.    USE - Electric element such as noise filter used in computer, communication equipment, domestic electrical appliance and vehicle-mounted apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The inductance of the electric element is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric element.    Anode electrodes (10,20)    Cathode electrodes (30)    Conductors (41,42,51,52)    Electric element (100)    Bottom surface of electric element (100F)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has substrates (3) arranged in orthogonal direction, and in series with coolant flow direction. The substrates have switching elements (4) and diodes (5) which are arranged in parallel in a direction (C) orthogonal to coolant flow direction (D). The switching element (4A) for an arm of one substrate and switching element (4B) for arm of another substrate are provided. The switching elements and the diodes are positioned at one side of corresponding substrates, in orthogonal direction.    USE - Semiconductor module for inverter apparatus (claimed) for providing three phase alternating current. Can also be used in drive of electric motor of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Substrates are mounted on one surface of a baseplate and coolant flow paths are arranged and contacted to the other surface of baseplate such that the switching elements of the substrates are cooled appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Substrate (3)    Switching elements (4,4A,4B)    Diode (5)    Orthogonal direction (C)    Coolant flow direction (D)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has substrates (3) comprising switching elements (4) and diodes (5) which are arranged in parallel in a direction (C) orthogonal to coolant flow direction (D). The switching elements and connection terminal areas (6) are arranged in different positions of each substrate, in coolant flow direction. The switching elements and the diodes are positioned at one side of corresponding substrates, in orthogonal direction. The connection terminal area is arranged closer to one substrate, than the switching element on that substrate.    USE - Semiconductor module for inverter apparatus (claimed) or chopper apparatus for providing three phase alternating current for driving electric motor of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal interference between the switching elements on each pair of substrates on a baseplate can be suppressed. The switching elements of the substrates are cooled appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Substrate (3)    Switching element (4)    Diode (5)    Connection terminal area (6)    Orthogonal direction (C)    Coolant flow direction (D)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (1) has switching element (4) and diode element (5) which are arranged in series in the direction (D) of flow of coolant. The switching element and a connection terminal area are arranged in the direction (C) orthogonal to coolant flowing direction (D). A pair of substrates (3) is arranged in series in the coolant flowing direction. The switching element and connection terminal area are provided on one side of substrate in the orthogonal direction (C).    USE - Semiconductor module for inverter apparatus (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switching element on the substrate is cooled efficiently, since the switching element is arranged in the direction of flow of coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Substrate (3)    Switching element (4)    Diode element (5)    Orthogonal direction with respect to flow of coolant (C)    Direction of flow of coolant (D)
NOVELTY - A switching element (12) is turned ON so that a capacitor (16) is charged. When a relay (18) is operated, a switching element (13) is turned ON so that a constant voltage source (11) is connected in series with the capacitor, and a switching element (14) is turned ON, connecting a series circuit of the constant voltage source and the capacitor with a relay coil (20). A control unit controls supply of voltage equal to the sum of output voltage of constant voltage source, and charged voltage of the capacitor, to the relay coil so as to turn the relay ON.    USE - Relay drive circuit for battery pack (claimed) used in portable personal computer, digital camera, mobile phone, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The drive current of the relay is reduced. Hence the heat generated in the drive circuit is minimized. The reliability of the drive circuit is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the relay drive circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Constant voltage source (11)    Switching elements (12-14)    Capacitor (16)    Relay (18)    Relay coil (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle includes a stacked assembly that is composed of stacked power generation elements (10), and held between two rigid plates (110a, 110b) pressed toward each other. The mounts (300a,300b) are arranged in proximity to the central portion of the plate surface of the rigid plates. The mount (300c) is arranged at one of the side surface of fuel cell (100) extending along the stacked direction, and presses the side surface in the direction generally perpendicular to the stacked direction of the stacked assembly.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. sedan type vehicle. Can also be used in electric trains, steam trains, robots, airplanes and linear motor cars.    ADVANTAGE - The mounts are insulating elastic elements that suppress vibration transferred from the vehicle to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell mounted on the vehicle.    Power generation elements (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Rigid plates (110a, 110b)    Mounts (300a,300b,300c)    Frames (900)
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic polymer membrane is formed by polymerization of material(s) from which the membrane may be formed, by UV curing.    USE - Method of forming hydrophilic polymer membrane used in membrane electrode assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides materials having improved mechanical properties and performance. Polymerization by UV curing is faster than by gamma or thermal ways, thus chemical mixtures which would phase-separate during polymerization in a conventional process can be formed into a solid membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing the formation of the composite membrane.
NOVELTY - The transmission line useful in an inductor, comprises a bundle of aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes (310, 320), a conductive sheet, and proteins for isolating nanotubes within the bundle of single walled carbon nanotubes from each other. The bundle of single-walled carbon nanotubes is supported in a plane above the conductive sheet. The bundle includes 10,000 single-walled carbon nanotubes.    USE - The transmission line is useful in an inductor (claimed) for radio frequency and microwave applications, field emission and shielding, transistors, fuel cells, catalytic agents for other chemical processes and radios and sensors such as military handheld radios, biologic and chemical sensors and micro power impulse radar systems.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission line is capable of creating high Q, low loss inductor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for synthetic biologic manipulation to wrap, isolate and combine nanotubes; and    (2) a low loss, high permeability material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows two nanotubes isolated with single-stranded DNA.    Nanotubes (310, 320)    First single-stranded DNA (330)    Second single-stranded DNA. (340)
NOVELTY - Conductive composite material (I), comprises a copolymer (5-40 wt.%) and a conductive filler (60-95 wt.%), where the copolymer is vinyl terminated rubber-styrene, a copolymer of vinyl terminated rubber-styrene-divinyl benzene, or a copolymer of styrenedivinyl benzene.    USE - (I) is useful for producing an electrode. (I) is useful as a bipolar plate of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (all claimed), where the cells are useful in a great or a movable power system and the bipolar plate is useful in the electric systems of vehicles comprising cars, ships and airplanes.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high flexibility, high conductivity, high corrosion resistance, good air tightness, microminiaturization, high mechanical strength and low surface roughness, than the traditional materials. (I) can be used in a corrosive environment, such as in electrochemical electrodes. The porous bipolar plate of the fuel cells has benefits comprising high chemical reaction efficiency of combustion gases, high generating power, low cost of production and design of the cells, light weight and small sizes of the cells. The fuel cell produced from the bipolar plate has excellent power generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    Proton exchange membrane (1)    Catalyst layers (2)    Diffuse layers (3)    Bipolar plates (4)    Collector plates. (5)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises a first electrode comprising a mixture of an electrically conducting material and 50-100 wt.% fluoropolymer or fluoro-oligomer having carbon-fluorine bonds, where the electrical conductivity of the mixture is greater than or equal to 1x 10-8 S/cm; a second electrode comprising a source of alkali metal or alkaline earth metal ions; and an ionically conducting electrolyte between the electrodes, and comprising alkali metal cations or alkaline earth metal cations, and other than a fusible metal salt.    USE - An electrochemical cell, e.g. primary lithium battery, or secondary lithium battery (claimed), used in automotive and oil drilling.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge capacity and voltage of electrochemical cells incorporating fluoropolymer positive electrodes increase with discharge temperature, making the cells suitable for high temperature applications.
NOVELTY - Electrically conductive composite composition comprises expanded or exfoliated graphite; particles of non-expandable graphite or carbon (3-60 wt.% based on total weight of particles and expanded graphite); and binder or matrix material (3-60 wt.%) to bond expanded graphite and particles of non-expanded graphite or carbon.    USE - Electrically conductive composite composition for fuel cell flow field plate or bipolar plate applications.    ADVANTAGE - The composite composition provides a highly conducting, less anisotropic composite flow field plate composition having exceptionally high electrical conductivity in the plate thickness direction; can be manufactured using a fast and cost-effective process, and automated and adaptable for mass production; and may be made into a precursor form (without the final shaping operation) for easy storing, shipping, and handling operations.
NOVELTY - The film capacitor includes a film capacitor element (1) and a metal electrode (2) which are packed within a case (8) via multiple layers of epoxy resin composition (6,7). The blending amount of an inorganic filler is set largest in the uppermost layer of the epoxy resin composition.    USE - Film capacitor for motor-driving inverter system (claimed) of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents occurrence of resin cracks due to heat cycle, thus film capacitor of excellent humidity resistance and high reliability can be obtained. Enhances heat diffusion in epoxy resin composition in uppermost layer which originates cracks, and relaxes local thermal stress. Ensures short resin pouring time during manufacture, thus improving productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of film capacitor in spray electrode direction.    Film capacitor element (1)    Metal electrode (2)    Terminal (4)    Epoxy resin composition (6,7)    Case (8)
NOVELTY - The safety vent (260) includes a projection (262) that is formed on one side a vent body. The projection passes through a hole (256) formed in an insulator (250).    USE - Safety vent for secondary battery (claimed) used in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents concentration of electric charges on the projection of safety vent to prevent generation of electric arc, thus avoiding explosion of secondary battery or machine in which the secondary battery is used and eliminating the risk of fire occurrence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of cap assembly of secondary battery.    Insulator (250)    Hole (256)    Safety vent (260)    Projection (262)    Positive temperature component (270)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has an alloy comprised of platinum with ruthenium. The alloy has a lattice parameter of 0.3840-0.3866 nanometer. The catalyst is supported on a carrier that includes a carbonaceous material or inorganic particles. The lattice parameter of the alloy is measured by using CuK alpha-radiation. The alloy comprises platinum and ruthenium in a mixing ratio of 8-50:92-50 on the weight basis.    USE - Anode catalyst for a fuel cell in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst facilitates realizing excellent catalytic efficiency, stability and fuel oxidation activity, and improves the lifespan of the fuel cell by avoiding the poisoning phenomenon caused by fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system including a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane-electrode assembly (20)    Cathode electrode (21)    Anode electrode (22)    Electrolyte membrane (25)
NOVELTY - An eccentric type aqueous gas changing unit comprises a cylindrical reforming reactor (22) that reforms hydrogen containing fuel to generate the reforming gas. The eccentric type aqueous gas changing unit has a high temperature processing portion (24a) with an iron-chromium based shift catalyst, formed on same radius from the point corresponding to center of the reforming reactor. A low temperature processing portion (24b) with copper-zinc based catalyst is formed at outer side of high temperature processing portion.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Features simplified structure due to predetermined arrangement of the high and lower temperature processing portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the reformer for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (20)    Oxidizer (20d)    Reforming reactor (22)    High temperature processing portion (24a)    Low temperature processing portion (24b)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a main cover (3) adhered to surface of a base cell (1). A reverse insertion prevention groove (5) of multistage or slope-shaped formed in one longitudinal end of the main cover.    USE - Secondary battery used in hybrid vehicle, cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The inner pack is attached to the battery in a correct direction, by forming reverse insertion preventing groove on the main cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Bare cell (1)    Main cover (3)    Reverse insertion preventing groove (5)    Electrode terminal (9)    Cap plate (13)
NOVELTY - The pack (110) has an universal serial bus (USB) terminal (112) that performs transceiving of input electricity and output information at same time. Two battery cells are fixed in a pack case. The USB terminal is positioned in a front-end of the pack case and a back-end or lateral part. A unit cell, which is a lithium secondary battery of cylinder structure, is installed in the pack case. The battery cells are connected to a protection circuit module through an anode wire.    USE - Battery pack for a notebook computer (claimed), miniature PC, mobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack can be utilized in safe and convenient manner, and allows sharing of the information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a notebook computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a notebook computer.    Battery pack (110)    Universal serial bus terminal (112)    Socket (132)    Groove (134)    Guide (136)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a start key is ON and a high voltage relay is ON, and detecting contact welding of a relay. Open-circuit diagnosis sequence is executed while turning on the initial charge relay and open-circuit failure of the initial charge relay is detected when contact welding of the relay is not detected. A main relay is turned ON and open-circuit failure of the main relay is detected when open-circuit failure of the initial charge relay is not detected. The initial charge relay is turned OFF, if open-circuit failure of the main relay is not detected.    USE - Method for detecting failure of a high voltage relay for an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method classifies the failures of the initial charge relay and the main relay in accordance with difference in voltages between the high voltage battery and the inverter capacitor in the failure diagnosis circuit, thus avoiding accidents while driving. The method increases the flexibility in reducing the cost and operation process of the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a process of detecting failure of a high voltage relay.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter (10) has a reformation part (12) placed adjacent to a burner (11), and a carbon monoxide (CO) modification part (13) reduces CO of reformed gas discharged from a reformation part. A low temperature active catalyst is installed in a low temperature reformation layer (12a), and a high temperature active catalyst is installed in a high temperature reformation layer (12b).    USE - Fuel converter for a home fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The converter allows the reformation reaction to be carried out over the entire region of a reformation part, and reduces the starting time of system operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel converter (10)    Burner (11)    Reformation part (12)    Low temperature reformation layer (12a)    High temperature reformation layer (12b)    Carbon monoxide modification part (13)
NOVELTY - The holder has an intake (101) and a vent formed at two sides of a case (100) to cool battery modules (102). A rectification pin (103) is installed in vacancy between the modules placed in the case to smoothly flow a cold wind introduced through the intake. Two sides of the rectification pin are concavely formed in an up-down direction to correspond to periphery of each module based on a flow direction of the cold wind. An upside and a downside of the rectification pin are concavely formed to move the cold wind.    USE - Holder for cooling a battery module of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holder extends the life of the battery modules, and reduces the component cost by keeping temperature difference of the battery modules within a predetermined range. The structure of the holder is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rectification pin for cooling a battery module. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case (100)    Intake (101)    Battery modules (102)    Rectification pin (103)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a rechargeable battery (110) recharged by power supplied from a power source (10) of a vehicle. A voltage fluctuation sensing unit detects power turn-off signals when power of the vehicle is turned off. A switch (130) is switched automatically with a charged auxiliary power source when the voltage fluctuation sensing unit detects the power turn-off signals. A reverse current protection circuit (150) prevents reverse flow of electric current supplied to multimedia devices by the power supply unit.    USE - Auxiliary power supply for a multimedia device in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply easily and safely supplies stable power to multimedia devices in a vehicle for a certain period of time to give suitable time for turning off the multimedia devices, thus preventing electrical damage to operating programs, data, and devices, and hence ensuring safe usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an auxiliary power supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power source (10)    Rechargeable battery (110)    Switch (130)    Reverse current protection circuit (150)    Charger circuit (162)
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst contains a carbonized aerogel carrier and Me-Ch supported on the carrier, where Me is rhodium, ruthenium and/or palladium, and Ch is sulfur and/or selenium.    USE - Cathode catalyst is used for membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cell such as direct oxidation type fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst efficiently provides membrane electrode assembly which decreases oxidative reactivity of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode catalyst. which involves using organic acid, Me precursor solution, Ch precursor and solvent.
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of filling portion (A) (5), filling portion (B)(6) in which three dimensional metal porous component with mixture containing active material and binder is filled, and unfilled portion (7) which is not filled with mixture. The filling portion has distribution of binder in uniform thickness direction than filling portion (A) and comprises atleast one of edges. The content of active materials is 100 wt.part, binder in filling portion (A) is 0.3-1.5 wt.part, and binder in filling portion (B) is 2-4 wt.part.    USE - Electrode is used for secondary battery such as alkaline storage battery and nickel hydride storage battery used as power supply of hybrid electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides secondary battery having high battery discharge characteristics and excellent short circuit resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of electrode.    Filling portions (5,6)    Unfilled portion (7)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell system is provided in the vicinity of battery electrode and electrically connected to the electrode in which hydrogen is occluded or discharged by supplying electricity. The electrochemical cell system has a control unit which controls the electricity supply state of electrode such that hydrogen storage alloy of fuel cell discharges hydrogen used by the battery.    USE - Electrochemical cell system is used as hydrogen supply source of battery used in vehicle (both claimed) such as car (drawing).    ADVANTAGE - In electrochemical cell system, the hydrogen is supplied rapidly and stably to battery of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell system is provided in the vicinity of battery electrode and electrically connected to the electrode in which hydrogen is occluded or discharged by supplying electricity. The electrochemical cell system has a control unit which controls the electricity supply state of electrode such that hydrogen storage alloy of fuel cell discharges hydrogen used by the battery. The fuel cell of battery receives supply of hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen storage alloy is provided in the catalyst layer of fuel electrode in powder-form, and contains palladium, palladium alloy, rare-earth element, nickel alloy, titanium-iron alloy and titanium-chromium alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of electrochemical cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Fuel tank (120)    Detecting portion (130)    Secondary battery (150)    Control portion (160)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous secondary battery has a collector having high corrosion resistant layer on the surface. The high corrosion resistant layer is formed by modifying the passivity layer on alloy surface. The high corrosion resistant layer is formed by substituting oxygen in the passivity layer by fluorine, carbon and/or nitrogen. The alloy is stainless steel.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery is used as bipolar type non-aqueous secondary battery used for battery pack as power supply for drive of vehicle (both claimed) including motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has high output characteristics even at high temperature for long period of time, and high durability.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (1) producing electric power according to electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, and an air supply unit supplying air to the fuel cell through an air supply path. An air pressure regulating valve (8) is provided in an air exhaust passage to adjust an air pressure of the fuel cell. An expander (5) converts exhaustion energy of the fuel cell into rotational energy. An external air introduction valve i.e. electronic control valve, which opens and closes an external air introduction path (7), introduces external air.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle for supplying power to the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively improves pressure reduction responsiveness, and relieves the stress applied to a turbine blade of the expander.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Compressor (2)    Cathode air supply path (3)    Expander (5)    External air introduction path (7)    Air pressure regulating valve (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves recognizing internal resistance value of a used battery. A selection process is performed to which the internal resistance value makes multiple selection of mutually near value out of a group of the used secondary battery that recognizes the internal resistance value. The selected value is combined with the internal resistance value. The secondary batteries of selected value having the smallest internal resistance value are selected so that the value becomes less than 20 percentage of the internal resistance value.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery pack that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses the expansion of a temporary battery voltage difference of the used secondary battery during charging and discharging in low-temperature environment. The method prevents the malfunction of used secondary batteries keep at the early stage of lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack formed by combining two or more used secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart showing flow of a manufacturing process of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a set of separators (14, 16) clamping an electrolyte membrane and electrode structure (12), and fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas and cooling medium supply communicating holes (18a, 20a, 22a) circulating a fuel gas and an oxidizing agent gas. The fuel gas hole is provided in one of the separators when a sealing member (46) rotates the fuel gas hole in a square C-shape. The oxidizing agent gas communicating hole or the cooling medium communicating hole is positioned outside of the sealing member for the fuel gas communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell effectively and reliably prevents leak of the fuel gas to the exterior of a separator from the fuel gas communicating hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte membrane and electrode structure (12)    Separators (14, 16)    Fuel gas supply communicating hole (18a)    Oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole (20a)    Cooling medium supply communicating hole (22a)    Sealing member (46)
NOVELTY - A halfcell comprises an air electrode and an ionic liquid. The air electrode comprises nickel particles and binder.    USE - Halfcell is used for air secondary battery (claimed) used for distribution-type commercial and household power supplies, mobile device, personal computer, electric power storage for memory backup, compact electronic device, hearing aid, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The halfcell has excellent gas diffusion property. The air secondary battery comprising halfcell is economical, and has improved charging and discharging cycle property with high electromotive force, energy density and power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A halfcell comprises an air electrode and an ionic liquid. The air electrode comprises nickel particles and binder. The ionic liquid contains N,N,N-trimethyl N-propyl ammonium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl) imide. An air secondary battery comprises an air electrode of halfcell as anode or cathode-containing cathode active material, and ionic liquid as electrolyte. The cathode active material is chosen from lithium, aluminum, iron, zinc, sodium, magnesium and cadmium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the charging and discharging characteristics of air secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An oxygen quencher is distributed to the interior space of casing (110) accommodating the porous structure (10). The gas containing oxygen is supplied to the interior space. The light of wavelength range which excites the oxygen quencher to the casing, is irradiated by irradiation units (130a,130b).    USE - Device for measuring diffusion of gas inside porous structure fuel cell for mobile phone, notebook type personal computer, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion of gas inside porous structure of fuel cell can be measured with a sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the device for measuring diffusion of gas inside porous structure.    Porous structure (10)    Casing (110)    Air cylinder (121)    Irradiation units (130a,130b)    Imaging unit (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating voltage (v(t)) of the electrical storage device using the relation v(t) is equal to v0(t)-I(t)asteriskRt, where t is 60 sec or less, vo(t) is the open circuit voltage in discharge depth Q(t) after predetermined time of the electrical storage device, I(t) is the application electric current of 10c or more at the time of discharging and Rt is direct current internal resistance.    USE - Voltage prediction method of electrical storage device such as lithium ion battery used for electric hybrid vehicle and notebook computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the electrical storage device including the lithium ion battery and capacitor can be estimated after predetermined time easily and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the relationship of the voltage estimation result and measurement data. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric potential controller controls in electrode material surface by controlling electric potential of electrode substrate in which several electrode materials are formed. The probe electrode detects local density of source material or product concerned in electrode process as electrochemical reaction electric current value. The exclusion unit excludes influence of over-time change of electrochemical reaction electric current value of probe electrode resulting from causes other than local density of source material or product.    USE - Electrode process characteristics testing apparatus for evaluating activity of electrode catalyst used for electrochemical device, fuel cell, secondary battery, water electrolysis apparatus, hydraulic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement error resulting from over-time change of electric current value of probe electrode can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode process characteristics testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial representation of bar diagram explaining the difference of electric current value between four platinum thin films. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC) voltage source (26) is provided between an anode electrode (21) and a cathode electrode(22). A vapor deposition source (13) is connected to the DC voltage source. A trigger discharge is generated between the cathode electrode and a trigger electrode (23) separated from the cathode electrode. An arc discharge is induced between the cathode and anode electrodes while setting the discharge voltage between the cathode and anode electrodes as 50-100V. The micro-particles of cobalt are deposited on the surface of a substrate (W) in a vacuum chamber (10).    USE - Manufacturing method of fine particle film for carbon nanotube, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-particles with equal particle size can be generated and the quality of the fine particle film can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fine particle film production apparatus.    Vacuum chamber (10)    Vapor deposition source (13)    Anode electrode (21)    Cathode electrode (22)    Trigger electrode (23)    Direct current voltage source (26)    Substrate (W)
NOVELTY - A gasification apparatus has carbon dioxide injection means to inject carbon dioxide into gasifier which generates gasifying gas by reaction of carbon-type fuel and oxygen from outer atmosphere. The gasifier is coal gasification furnace (15), where coal gasification is produced by reaction of coal and oxygen.    USE - Gasification apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The gasification apparatus has reduced temperature raise of gasifying gas and adhesion of ashes, and maintains high efficiency of cold gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of power generation equipment comprising gasification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Molten carbonate from fuel (2)    Combustor (3)    Turbine (4)    Generator (5)    Coal gasification furnace (15)
NOVELTY - The system feeds electric power to an electronic device in a vehicle from a main battery and an auxiliary battery during idle stop of vehicle, based on the control of an idle stop control unit (ISC/U) (6). An electric power feeding control unit stops the electric power supply from the batteries, if the output voltage of the main battery exceeds the predetermined voltage value.    USE - Electric power feeding system with idle stop function for performing electric power feeding control of electronic device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drop of the electric power supply voltage of the electronic device is prevented, so that the need for performing reset operation in electronic device is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main battery (1)    Ignition switch (3)    Auxiliary battery (4)    Navigation system (5)    ISC/U (6)
NOVELTY - The car has a battery pack (1) for supplying electric power to a motor (3). An engine radiator (4) is connected with a cooling channel (2a) of a water cooled engine (2). A heat exchanger (6) carries out warm air of the battery pack. The battery pack is heated by utilizing the heat exchanger. A battery radiator (14) cools coolant liquid. The battery radiator is connected with the heat exchanger. A shut-off valve (9) is connected between the cooling channel of the water cooled engine, and the engine radiator. A temperature sensor (17) detects temperature of the battery pack.    USE - Hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The warm air of the battery pack is carried out rapidly without consuming useless energy. The waste-heat engine can heat a high capacity battery pack rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1)    Water cooled engine (2)    Cooling channel (2a)    Motor (3)    Engine radiator (4)    Heat exchanger (6)    Shut-off valve (9)    Battery radiator (14)    Temperature sensor (17)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane has hydrogen-permeation layer (1) which contains palladium or palladium alloy and has film thickness of 0.1-1 mu m. An outer peripheral portion (3) containing palladium or palladium alloy and having film thickness of 3 mu m or more is formed in the outer periphery of hydrogen-permeation layer.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable membrane is used for hydrogen purification apparatus for purification of hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane having excellent hydrogen permeability is manufactured effectively without deformation and bending of membrane. The membrane selectively permeates and isolates hydrogen from mixed gas containing hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-permeable membrane has hydrogen-permeation layer (1) which contains palladium or palladium alloy and has film thickness of 0.1-1 mu m. An outer peripheral portion (3) containing palladium or palladium alloy and having film thickness of 3 mu m or more is formed in the outer periphery of hydrogen-permeation layer. The palladium alloy is palladium-silver alloy, palladium-copper alloy, palladium-yttrium alloy and/or palladium-rare earth metal alloy. The hydrogen-permeable membrane further comprises barrier layer which is formed by oxide or nitride of aluminum, chromium, silicon and/or titanium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of hydrogen-permeable membrane.    Hydrogen-permeation layer (1,2)    Outer peripheral portion (3,4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode layer (3) comprising a positive electrode active material (1), and a negative electrode layer (6) comprising a negative electrode active material (5). An extensive potential-window electrolyte solution is filled in the positive and negative electrode layers, and a separator (10) is positioned between the positive and negative electrode layers. A silica meso-porous substance (9) impregnates the electrolyte of non-liquid state in a pore, where the positive and negative electrode layers and a part of the separator are made of the silica meso-porous substance.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for a motor vehicle, information related equipment and a communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The withstand voltage property, lithium-ion-conduction property, heat stability and durability of the battery are improved. The battery has high energy density, and provides high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material (1)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode active material (5)    Negative electrode layer (6)    Silica meso-porous substance (9)    Separator (10)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has multiple fuel cells (2), each having a separator for fuel cell consisting of a reactive-gas supply manifold hole and a reactive-gas emission manifold hole. The reactive-gas supply manifold hole and the reactive-gas emission manifold hole are connected in a lamination direction. The adjacent separator for fuel cells is arranged and laminated in a position shifted to a predetermined rotation direction such that either a reactive-gas supply manifold i.e. anode gas supply manifold (18a) or a reactive-gas emission manifold i.e. anode gas emission manifold (18b) inclines.    USE - Fuel cell laminated structure for use as a small power supply for a mobile machine e.g. mobile telephone and portable personal computer, a motor vehicle and for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The retaining of water content in the reactive-gas supply manifold or reactive-gas emission manifold is prevented with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell laminated structure.    Fuel cell laminated structure (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Distributor (10)    Anode gas supply manifold (18a)    Anode gas emission manifold (18b)
NOVELTY - The outlet (51) of the fresh gas channel (4fresh) in the separator (21) is used to turn the fresh gas to the fuel cell (1). A water permeable film is arranged between the separators so that the off-gas flow path (62) and fresh gas flow path (61) is partitioned off. The lower portion of the off-gas channel (42) is set to the downward direction of the gravity direction rather than the fresh gas inlet (41) and fresh gas outlet.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Flooding can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fresh gas channel (4fresh)    Separator (21)    Fresh gas inlet (41)    Off-gas channel (42)    Outlet (51)    Fresh gas flow path (61)    Off-gas flow path (62)
NOVELTY - The member (12) has a pair of separator (14) provided at both sides of a cell-reaction member. A lath cut metal is used for cutting board material discretely to form multiple opening parts in zigzag form. Inclination with respect to thickness direction of the member differs from one side of area along vertical direction to other side of the area. An inlet port for oxidizing agent gas is provided in top region of the separator. Exit for oxidizing agent gas is provided in the lower part of the separator.    USE - Gas flow path formation member for use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inclination with respect to the flow of the gas can be made small as the gas outlet side, so that the quantity of the water for accumulating on the connection part can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas flow path formation member.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Gas flow path formation member (12)    Separator (14)
NOVELTY - A gas turbine (31) expands the combustion gas of a combustor (3), to obtain motive power. A condenser (6) cools the exhaust gas from gas turbine to separate into water and carbon dioxide gas. A compressor (26) compresses the carbon dioxide gas separated by the condenser.    USE - Power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide can be separated and recovered easily also in high pressure state. The carbon dioxide can be utilized effectively. The electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the power generation equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustor (3)    Condenser (6)    Steam turbine (7)    Compressor (26)    Gas turbine (31)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly (30) comprised on two sides of an electrolytic membrane with an electrode. Two porous gas flow paths (14, 16) are arranged in two electrodes of the membrane electrode assembly, where one of the gas flow paths is smaller than another gas flow path. A separator (18) interposes between the gas flow paths of the membrane electrode assembly. Shrinkage volume of two sealing members is characterized, when the cell is fastened by a predetermined fastening force.    USE - Fuel cell for an electric power generation system i.e. fuel cell system, which is utilized for a vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell equals the amount of compressive deformation in the lamination direction, when the cell is fastened by the predetermined fastening force for the sealing member with differing height, so that shearing stress produced in the membrane electrode assembly is avoided and the durability of the cell is suppressed effectively, thus suppressing the leak of reactive gas without reducing durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a seal gasket in a unit cell.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell (10)    Porous gas flow paths (14, 16)    Separator (18)    Membrane electrode assembly (30)    Seal gasket (32)
NOVELTY - An anion-containing ionic compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel anion-containing ionic compound for electrolyte material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound has excellent ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anion-containing ionic compound of formula: (1) is new.    X=single bond or 1-12C organic bonding group.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an electric power generation voltage control unit (11) controlling an electric power generation voltage based on a vehicle e.g. automatic-transmission car, state or a battery state. An electric power load increase prior detection unit (10) detects an increase of electric power load in advance. The control unit increases the electric power generation voltage when the increase of electric power load is detected in advance. The control unit suppresses the electric power generation voltage according to the vehicle state or battery state.    USE - Electric power generation control system for a vehicle e.g. automatic-transmission car, and continuously variable transmission vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively utilizes the electric power generation inhibitory control function, and steadily carries out continuous operation of the vehicle-mounted electronic controller when the electric power load increases rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a structure of an electric power generation control system for a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Steering angle sensor (4)    Vehicle speed sensor (5)    Battery (6)    Electric power load increase prior detection unit (10)    Electric power generation voltage control unit (11)    Electric power generation control system (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a motor driven by electric power stored in an electrical storage apparatus, and a coupling part (41) electrically coupling the electrical storage apparatus with an external power supply. A control part operates an electrical component e.g. sensor, and performs a fault diagnosis of the electrical component when the vehicle and the external power supply are electrically coupled by the coupling part. A transmission part transmits information regarding the fault diagnosis to a vehicle exterior via a cable.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part operates the electrical component and performs the fault diagnosis of the electrical component when the vehicle and the external power supply are electrically coupled by the coupling part, so that the failure of the battery of the vehicle can be identified at an earlier stage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing a fault in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    U-phase arm (22)    V-phase arm (24)    Relay circuit (40)    Coupling part (41)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - A biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film has dielectric breakdown voltage of 300 V/ mu m or more at 150 degrees C and ratio of dielectric breakdown voltage measured at 150 degrees C and 23 degrees C of 0.85 or more.    USE - Biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film is used for capacitor (claimed), motor, transformer, circuit board, lithium ion battery and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film has excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, electrical property and planarity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biaxial orientation polyarylene sulfide film.
NOVELTY - A biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film contains a thermoplastic resin containing polyarylene sulfide (A) and resin (B) other than polyarylene sulfide, and has average dielectric breakdown voltage of 350 v/ mu m or more at temperature of 23 degrees C and relative humidity of 65%, standard deviation of dielectric breakdown voltage of 30 v/ mu m or less and glass transition temperature of 80-95 degrees C.    USE - Biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film is used for capacitor (claimed), circuit board, lithium ion battery, fuel cell and diaphragm.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film has excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability and electrical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film.
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing an electrolytic membrane into a membrane electrode assembly in lamination direction by a compression mechanism (10), during shutdown of a fuel cell (101). The compression of the electrolytic membrane is maintained. Pressure removing of the electrolytic membrane is performed by the compression mechanism at time of starting of the fuel cell. A pair of electrodes is provided on both sides of the electrolytic membrane. An anode side gas diffusion layer is laminated from a side of the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Method for starting and stopping a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell that is mounted in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing freezing of the generated water in a catalyst layer, and suppresses the obstruction of a pore of the catalyst layer, so that the fuel cell is excellent in low-temperature starting property. The method enables to shorten the scavenging time of the fuel cell in cold environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a starting and stopping system of a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Compression unit (8)    Control unit (9)    Compression mechanism (10)    End plates (11a, 11b)    Fastening rod (12)    Single cell (100)    Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (101)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery (1) has a cathode (3), a cathode terminal, an anode (2), an anode terminal, a separator (4) containing lithium, or lithium alloy containing manganese dioxide, non-aqueous electrolyte containing cyclic sultone derivative, and a packing (7) made of heat resistant resin interposed between the anode terminal and the cathode terminal. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains carbonate such as ethylene carbonate, and ether as solvent. The cyclic sultone derivative is 1,3-propane sultone and/or 1,4-butane sultone.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery is used for power supply of pressure sensor of motor vehicle tire.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery has excellent discharge characteristics and durability, and is used even in high temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte primary battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Packing (7)
NOVELTY - A cell has an electrolytic membrane, a cathode catalyst layer laminated on cathode side of the electrolytic membrane, an anode catalyst layer (14) laminated on anode side of the electrolytic membrane, and containing a water retaining material (30), and a membrane electrode assembly. The anode catalyst layer comprises a region layer (I) (32) laminated on supply side of fuel gas, a region layer (II) (34) laminated on discharge side of fuel gas, and a region layer (III) (36) laminated between the region layers (I,II).    USE - Cell is used for fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell used as motive power source of moving component such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cell has an electrolytic membrane, a cathode catalyst layer laminated on cathode side of the electrolytic membrane, an anode catalyst layer laminated on anode side of the electrolytic membrane, and containing a water retaining material, and a membrane electrode assembly. The anode catalyst layer comprises a region layer (I) laminated on supply side of fuel gas, a region layer (II) laminated on discharge side of fuel gas, and a region layer (III) laminated between the region layers (I,II). The content rate of water retaining material in the region layers (II,III) is larger than that of the region layer (I). The water retaining material is porous hydrophilic fiber such as gold fiber, platinum fiber, silica fiber or carbon fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode catalyst layer (14)    Water retaining material (30)    Region layer I (32)    Region layer II (34)    Region layer III (36)
NOVELTY - The module has a parallelepiped shaped housing (10) with upper, lower and lateral walls are in a thermal contact. The upper and lower walls are electrically insulated with thermal dissipation elements connected to cylindrical shaped electric energy storage assemblies (20) e.g. lithium battery, and the lateral wall is electrically insulated with a management electronic board (40), to promote cooling of the module. The board is made of an epoxy resin layer on which a printed circuit is adhered. The assemblies are connected by a connection unit (30) having covers that are connected by a strip.    USE - Cooling module i.e. air-conditioning circuit, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper and lower walls are electrically insulated with the thermal dissipation elements, and the lateral wall is electrically insulated with the management electronic board, thus allowing the heat produced at the assemblies and produced at the interior of the module by the board, to be evacuated towards the exterior, and increasing the contact surface between the housing and the exterior environment to promote the thermal exchange with the exterior, and hence improving the cooling of the interior of the module. The module provides sufficient thermal management, increases thermal exchange between the interior and the exterior of the module and improves the life duration of the assemblies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermal dissipation elements have an elastomer layer for thermally connecting electric energy storage assemblies to the housing. The case is made of carbonaceous composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a cooling module.    Parallelepiped shaped housing (10)    Cylindrical shaped electric energy storage assemblies (20)    Connection unit (30)    Management electronic board (40)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell for performing power generation by electrochemical reactions of reactant gases supplied to the fuel cell. A high-voltage energy storage (18) stores and discharges electrical energy generated by power generation of the fuel cell. A remaining electrical energy amount reduction device i.e. auxiliary device control unit (70), reduces the amount of electrical energy remaining in the energy storage to a predetermined value by group of loads (20) before starting power generation of the fuel cell. A bus connects the fuel cell and the group of loads.    USE - Fuel cell system for obtaining direct current electrical energy by electrochemical reactions of a fuel gas, hydrogen-containing gas supplied to an anode and oxygen-containing gas supplied to a cathode, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary device control unit reduces the amount of electrical energy remaining in the energy storage to the predetermined value by group of loads before starting power generation of the fuel cell, thus reducing the terminal voltage of the energy storage, and expanding the available output power generation range of the fuel cell, and hence increasing electrical current collected from the fuel cell, and achieving self-heating of the fuel cell in a simple and reliable manner at the time of starting operation at low temperature while warming up the fuel cell and reliably performing continuous power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting operation of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system mounted in a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    High-voltage energy storage (18)    Loads (20)    High-voltage auxiliary devices (52)    Motor (54)    Auxiliary device control unit (70)    Power generation control unit (72)
NOVELTY - The housing (122) has two end plates which are arranged at opposite ends of the housing. The end plates have several ports for entrance and exit of flowing mixture of gases and flowing regenerative gases. A reversibly adsorptive medium is rotatably arranged within the housing between the end plates. A rotator rotates the adsorptive medium into and out of selective communication with entrance and exit ports for flowing regenerative gases and for flowing mixture of gases.    USE - Gas adsorption system for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sulfide gas can be continuously removed from the hydrocarbon reformate stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded isometric view of the gas adsorption system.    Gas adsorption system (102)    Housing (122)    End cap (124)    Flange (132)    Shaft (134)
NOVELTY - The vehicle wheels are provided with high speed direct current generators for power generation. The high current is generated by direct current generators. The motor vehicle or truck is operated with fuel or current or with combination of fuel or current.    USE - Vehicle wheels for driving a motor car or a truck (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle or truck is operated with fuel or current or with combination of fuel or current, and hence ensures that fuel is saved by combining fuel and current and also ensures high power generation.
NOVELTY - The energy storage has a cell (1) with a cathode (11), an anode (9) and electrolytes that enable a current flow from the anode to the cathode. The energy storage is connected with a storage tank (13), in which a surface layer additive is contained. A closing system (15) such as valve or piezo membrane, is provided between the cell and the storage tank, where an inlet of the storage tank is closed or released by the closed system. The storage tank is integrated in the cell, and the closing system is controlled by a control system.    USE - Electro-chemical energy storage i.e. lithium ion battery (claimed), for use in an electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage is connected with the storage tank, in which the surface layer additive is contained, thus eliminating the need for an aging mechanism, and hence extending the life span of the cell. The piezo membrane is small, durable and economical with high dynamics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electro-chemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell of an electro-chemical energy storage.    Cell (1)    Anode (9)    Cathode (11)    Storage tank (13)    Closing system (15)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a frame device (12) and a window area (18) made from an electrically conducting material, which is integrally formed at the frame device. The window area is made from a porous material, and is gas permeable over porosity, where the frame device is gas impermeable in a full material. Frame elements (14b, 16b) of the frame device laterally surround the window area that is arranged at the frame device. Stands are arranged at the frame device, and channels (20) are arranged at the frame device.    USE - Carrier device for an electro-chemical functional device of a gas cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is manufactured in a simple and cost effective manner and exhibits favorable characteristics, and prevents the skipping of power distribution in alloy composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of a carrier device for an electro-chemical functional device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a carrier device.    Carrier device (10)    Frame device (12)    Frame elements (14b, 16b)    Window area (18)    Channel (20)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate has two sheet metals, where the sheet metals have corresponding profiles such that a channel structure (2) originates between the two sheet metals during joining. The channel structure is molded such that planar areas are locally formed. The profiles are formed such that individual welded zones (10) are connected over a distributed bipolar plate.    USE - Bipolar plate for assembling fuel cells with a gas diffusion slag (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate has two sheet metals, where the sheet metals has corresponding profiles such that a channel structure originates between the two sheet metals during joining, and the channel structure is molded such that planar areas are locally formed, and hence ensures high cooling performance in a cost-effective manner, and manufacture the bipolar plate in a cost-effective and simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar plate.    Channel structure (2)    Molding (6)    Intermediate area (7)    Profile area (8)    Welded zones (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery device has a battery unit (13), which is provided in addition that limits or adjusts a characteristic as a function of a prognosis. An evaluation unit (11) adjusts the prognosis for a time interval which is smaller than 1000 minutes. The evaluation unit determines a characteristic for a battery aging or considers battery aging. The characteristics for the battery aging are determined as a function of resistance characteristics.    USE - Vehicle battery device, particularly for battery of hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaluation unit determines a characteristic for a battery aging or considers battery aging as a function of resistance characteristics, and thus a simple and accurate determination for battery aging is ensured which facilitates driving comforts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for limiting or adjusting characteristics as a function of a prognosis of a vehicle battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle battery device of hybrid motor vehicle.    Battery (10)    Evaluation unit (11)    Battery unit (13)    Battery management unit (14)    Processor unit (15)    Storage unit (16)    Data cable (17)
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste comprises aluminum powder (50-80 g), water (30-100 ml), antisetting agent (1-5 g), dispersant (30-100 ml), surfactant (0.05-0.5 g) and sodium chloride stabilizing agent (0.05-0.5 g).    USE - An aluminum paste for use in hydrogen production (claimed) or as raw material in vehicle fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The paste is safe, highly stable, easy to prepare and convenient to store and use, and has low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of aluminum paste comprising:    (A) dissolving antisetting agent into hot water of 50-80 degrees C, cooling, and adding surfactant and sodium chloride stabilizing agent with stirring to obtain first mixture;    (B) mixing dispersant and surfactant with stirring and adding one half of it into aluminum powder to obtain second mixture; and    (C) mixing other one half into first mixture to obtain third mixture, pouring slowly third mixture into second, stirring, and emulsifying.
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate has a stainless thin plate bipolar base material (1) and modified thin films (2,3) provided at sides of the stainless thin plate bipolar base material. The modified thin films are nitrogen nickel-chromium thin film. The modified thin films have thickness of 0.1-5 mu m. The connection of base material and modified thin films is continuous matching connection on atomic scale of material.    USE - Bipolar plate is used for fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate has excellent electroconductivity, strength and erosion resisting characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar plate has a stainless thin plate bipolar base material and modified thin films provided at sides of the stainless thin plate bipolar base material. The modified thin films are nitrogen nickel-chromium thin film. The modified thin films have thickness of 0.1-5 mu m. The connection of base material and modified thin films is continuous matching connection on atomic scale of material. The ion sputtering process is carried out using inert gas such as argon gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of surface nitrogen nickel-chromium thin film of bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the bipolar plate.    Stainless thin plate bipolar base material (1)    Modified thin films (2,3)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing a mode switching output value with a requested output value extracted from a motor. A fuel cell converter is operated, when the requested output value is less than the mode switching output value, to supply a constant voltage from a fuel cell to the motor, and operation of a battery converter, that supplies a constant voltage from a battery to the motor, is stopped. Both the fuel cell converter and the battery converter are simultaneously operated in a preset output ratio, when the requested output value is equal to or greater than the mode switching output value.    USE - Method for controlling power allocation of a fuel cell-battery hybrid system in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell converter and the battery converter are simultaneously operated in the preset output ratio, when the requested output value is equal to or greater than the mode switching output value, thus stably supplying high-output power and improving the efficiency of energy allocation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling power allocation of a fuel cell-battery hybrid system, comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for controlling power allocation of a fuel cell-battery hybrid system.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has two energy storage cells (Cz) that are arranged electrically in series to each other, and an intermediate energy storage (Cs) with two connections (A1, A2). Each energy storage cell is provided with a switch (Swa) between a connection of the respective energy storage cell (Cz) and the connection (A1), and another switch (SWb) between another connection of the respective energy storage cell (Cz) and the connection (A2). A control unit (ST) that is coupled to the respective switches is designed for creating signals for controlling the switches.    USE - Circuit arrangement for operating an energy storage arrangement in a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. .    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is designed for creating signals for controlling the switches of energy storage cells, thus the load of energy storage cells can be balanced in a simple and reliable manner, and hence the circuit arrangement can be implemented in a simple and easy manner and can be integrated in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an energy storage arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuit arrangement and an energy storage arrangement.    Connections of intermediate energy storage (A1, A2)    Intermediate energy storage (Cs)    Energy storage cells (Cz)    Control unit (ST)    Switches (Swa, Swb)
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises several layers of fibrous carbon material including an ultra-fine thin-tubular structural component composed of single-layer or multilayer graphene, and a base material. The base material includes a discharge plasma sintered compact of metal powder component, mixed powder of metal and ceramic, or ceramic powder component. The fibrous carbon material comprising each layer composed of a mixture of large-diameter fiber (1) having average diameter of 500 nm-100 mu m and small-diameter fiber (2) having average diameter of 100 nm or less.    USE - Composite material is used for manufacture of heat-emitting component, wiring material, separator in heat exchanger and heat sink, and used as electrode material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-functional composite material has excellent thermal conductivity. The electrode material formed using composite material has corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an orientation image view of fiber in the fiber layer of laminated composite material.    Large-diameter fiber (1)    Small-diameter fiber (2)
NOVELTY - The energy transformation system has a rotary mill that obtains an energy movement through the flow rate of the river. The rotary mill may also obtain movement from the energy of the wind. The rotary mill is conductive of the movement obtained through cams or lever of cams, movement by the balancing wheel and V belts and movement by the geared mechanisms (24,25,26,27).    USE - Transformation system out of energy from the e.g. sun, water, steam, waves, air and vehicle to generate electricity out of hydroelectric and thermal power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to adapt in hydroelectric and thermal power plants since it either can be adjusted with electrical support or through a mechanical way. Enables considerable reduction of effect on global warming while providing for natural balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the movement transfer of roped to the river floating a more than one piston mill, priming pump and foundation of water transfer pipes.    Circular gear (23)    Geared mechanisms (24,25,26,27)    Suction pipe distribution (30)    Pressurizing (31)    Crochet (36)
NOVELTY - A low-viscosity arboxymethylcellulose is dissolved in water, to obtain aqueous solution (A). The aqueous solution (A) is mixed with electrode active material and then the mixture is mixed with high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose and binder, to obtain slurry. The low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose has viscosity of 100-2000 mPa.seconds in 1 mass% aqueous solution. The high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose has viscosity of 2000 mPa.seconds or more in 1 mass% aqueous solution.    USE - Manufacture of slurry for electrodes used for lithium ion secondary cell (all claimed) used in motor vehicles and electronic device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides slurry with excellent capacitance. The battery comprising the slurry has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The cathode base material (10) has a metal film formed on a support (11) provided with organic film (12).    USE - Cathode base material for secondary battery (claimed) used for power supply of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - the cathode base material provides secondary battery has high voltage, density and excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoresist composition;    (2) metal-oxide film forming material;    (3) composite-film forming material; and    (4) manufacture of cathode base material, which involves forming organic film on support and plating metal film on organic film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of cathode base material.    Cathode base material (10)    Support (11)    Organic film (12)    Metal-oxide film (13)
NOVELTY - A power supply system comprises four arrays of serially coupled fuel cell systems, with the first two producing same voltage and the last two producing different voltages. At least one of fuel cell systems from each of the arrays, at least another one of the fuel systems from each of the first three arrays, and at least a further one of the fuel systems from each of the first two arrays are electrically coupled in parallel with one another.    USE - Power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply system has array of fuel cell systems that can be electrically coupled in series and/or parallel combinations to provide a variety of output powers, output current and/or output voltages. The configuration of fuel cell systems may be automatic; may be based on desired power, current and/or voltage; and/or based on operating parameters of the fuel cell systems and/or power supply system. The power supply provides increased reliability without significantly increasing the cost, providing a less costly, less complex, and/or more efficient approach to fuel cell based power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a hybrid fuel cell system powering a load.    Hybrid fuel system (10)    Valve (18)    Positive and negative voltage rails (19a, 19b)    Actuator (30)    Fuel cell stack current sensor (38)    Battery voltage sensor (40)
NOVELTY - A recycling liquefier (11) liquefies the refrigerant to be provided to a refrigerant circulator (12). The circulator pumps the liquefied refrigerant into a pre-compression heat sink (13). The heat sink in communication with a refrigerant facilitates the transfer of heat from a working fluid to the refrigerant to cool the working fluid. A supply compressor (14) is in electrical communication with the resistive energy drive (17) and cooled working fluid. A compressed fluid tank (15) is in fluid communication with the outlet of the compressor.    USE - Compressed working fluid supply system for an expansion engine system of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Refrigerant liquefaction and absorption of the working fluid heat of compression are integrated to minimize liquefier and compressor work. Compression work is minimized by absorption of the heat of compression into refrigerant. Ratio of compressed working fluid to liquid refrigerant is maximized. The scale down of the working fluid supply compressor for distributed generation micro-turbine application is high in each case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an expansion engine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view about the cooling of working fluid air heat of compression by pressure boundary contact in a heat sink, and flow assisted recuperative liquefaction of the vaporized heat sink refrigerant.    Recycling liquefier (11)    Refrigerant calculator (12)    Pre-compression heat sink (13)    Supply compressor (14)    Compressed fluid tank (15)    Resistive energy drive (17)
NOVELTY - The catalytic reaction tester (10) includes a stainless reaction chamber (20) that is covered by an insulation layer (22), and provided with a catalytic material inlet (20a) and an outlet (20b). A temperature detector (24) detects temperature of the catalytic material within the reaction chamber. A temperature detector (28) detects the temperature between insulation layer and the reaction chamber. A temperature detector (26) detects the temperature of an outer face of the insulation layer.    USE - Catalytic reaction tester for use with polymeric electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inflow amount of reactant is optimally controlled according to the temperature of the catalytic material within the reaction chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the catalytic reaction tester. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalytic reaction tester (10)    Reaction chamber (20)    Catalytic material inlet (20a)    Catalytic material outlet (20b)    Insulation layer (22)    Temperature detectors (24,26,28)
NOVELTY - A first sensing unit (90a) senses the abnormal operation of a drive motor (20) and a generator (30). A second sensing unit (90b) senses the abnormality of power supply or the main battery, a brake device (40) provided between the generator and a sun gear. A controller (80) controls the brake device based on the detection signals received from the sensing units, such that the vehicle engine (10) is controlled via the sun gear of a planetary gear and a ring gear (60).    USE - Emergency driving apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the drive to safely drive the hybrid vehicle at a low speed during an emergency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid vehicle emergency driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle emergency driving apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle engine (10)    Drive motor (20)    Generator (30)    Brake device (40)    Ring gear (60)    Controller (80)    Sensor (90a,90b)
NOVELTY - A metal oxide electrodeposition solution is prepared at 10-90 degrees C. Then, a carbon nanotube film having three-dimensional nano-porous structure is immersed into the solution, and a metal oxide layer is formed on carbon nanotube film by electrochemical technique at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, to obtain carbon nanotube-metal oxide-nano-composite electrode. The, obtained electrode is then heated at 50-400 degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanotube-metal oxide- nano-composite electrode for super-capacitor, ultra-capacitor, pseudo-capacitor and electrochemical capacitor such as electric double layer capacitor used as back-up power source for portable electronic device, pulse power source of cellular phone and high power source of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method simply provides carbon nanotube-metal oxide-nano-composite electrode by electrochemical technique at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, without using specific polymer binder. The nano-composite electrode has high energy density and power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of carbon nanotube-metal oxide-nano-composite electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The frame has a support member (100) horizontally extended outward and fixed to one side of a body mounting bracket (20). One end of a support member (200) is coupled with the former support member and another end of the support member (200) is attached to a front apron panel (10). One end of a support member (300) is joined to a lower surface of the body mounting bracket and extended along a lower side of the front apron panel, and another end of the third support member is connected to a dash cross member (40).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle i.e. car, frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame reinforces the structure of the mounting bracket and minimizes the abnormal vibration. The lesion value of the operator by the vehicle collision and passenger are minimized and the faith of the consumer about the fuel cell vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car, frame.    Front apron panel (10)    Body mounting bracket (20)    Dash panel (30)    Dash cross member (40)    Support members (100, 200, 300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an upper mold (11) provided with an upper block groove (11a), and a lower mold (13) provided with a lower block groove (13a). Upper and lower blocks (15, 17) are inserted into the upper and lower block grooves and provided with upper and lower projections (15a, 17a). Multiple upper and lower sub-block hydraulic cylinders (19, 21) are installed in the upper and lower molds and move the upper and lower blocks according to size of a hydraulic pressure. Upper and lower springs (23, 25) are placed in the upper and lower block grooves.    USE - Apparatus for forming a fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the breakage or bending of the fuel cell separator and improves the productivity by allowing the formed fuel cell separator to be discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell separator forming apparatus.    Upper mold (11)    Upper block groove (11a)    Lower mold (13)    Lower block groove (13a)    Upper block (15)    Upper projection (15a)    Lower block (17)    Lower projection (17a)    Upper sub-block hydraulic cylinder (19)    Lower sub-block hydraulic cylinder (21)    Upper spring (23)    Lower spring (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (200A) installed inside, and an enclosure warming region (300) which surrounds an entire outside of a stack (100) with a recirculation path to circulate air discharged from the stack according to cooling starting inside the installed enclosure. Hydrogen, air, cooling water, reaction product water flow, an air inlet and an air outlet of a manifold (M) are formed at two sides. A controller (700) is input with temperature sensed from the temperature sensor according to the cooling starting to recirculate the air discharged from the stack to the region.    USE - Fuel cell stack keeping warm system for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the warm air discharge from the stack to be circulated in enclosure according to cooling starting, increases the operation temperature of the stack by cooling water, and allows the stack to be operated under optimized condition within a short time. The effectiveness of the fuel display system can be improved, and the quantity of power supply consumed with the addition for the cold start can be minimized in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack keeping warm system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Manifold (M)    Stack (100)    Temperature sensor (200A)    Enclosure warming region (300)    Controller (700)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a lamination and sealing examination part (20) including a transfer part for transferring a separator (100) and a membrane electrolyte assembly (MEA) (110) to be layered alternatively. A rotation disk part (22) rotates to carry out a step continuously, and a sealing examination part measures a sealing extent of the separator. A final stack layering part (30) layers the separator and the MEA that is normally passed through the lamination and sealing examination part, mounts an end plate, assembles a final module, and unloads a fuel cell stack.    USE - Apparatus for automatically assembling a fuel cell stack of automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces the manufacturing cost and the assembling time, and prevents the deviation of quality according to worker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for automatically assembling a fuel cell stack of automobiles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an automatic fuel cell stack assembling apparatus.    Lamination and sealing examination part (20)    Rotation disk part (22)    Final stack layering part (30)    Separator (100)    Membrane electrolyte assembly (110)
NOVELTY - The grommet (100) has two connection parts (110, 120) which are combined, and formed with two receiving parts (111) to connect two parallel battery modules. A hinge is integrally united at end parts of the connection parts. An intermediate part of the two connection parts is interposed between the two battery modules. A fixation hook and a hook fastener are formed on other end parts of the connection parts opposite to the hinge part to fix the connection parts in a hook coupling structure. A hook reinforcing rib is protruded to the inner side of the fixed hook.    USE - Grommet for connecting battery modules utilized for an electric motor in an electromobile such as hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grommet prevents the deviation of the battery modules effectively, and connects the battery modules firmly while increasing fixability between the connection parts. The manufacturing cost and cost of mold are reduced through reduction of the number of component and undercut section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a grommet.    Grommet (100)    Connection parts (110, 120)    Receiving part (111)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a water separator (18) installed on a hydrogen recirculation line that connects a hydrogen recirculation blower (11) with an outlet of a fuel cell stack (10) and separates condensed water generated on the line. A heat humidifying exchanger (16) utilizes water from the water separator as humidifying source, and humidifies and heat-exchanges dry hydrogen introduced via a low pressure regulator (15) and re-circulated hydrogen introduced via the blower. A coolant utilized in the blower rises in temperature by the blower operation and joins the water coming from the separator.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation supply apparatus for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces the troubles of the blower, and improves the performances and durability of a stack by preventing the water from coming into the blower and the stack, thus improving the durability of the blower. The apparatus increases hydrogen utilization rate and humidification amount, so that the overall temperature control of the apparatus is made possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for hydrogen recirculation supply for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen recirculation supply apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Hydrogen recirculation blower (11)    Fuel tank (12)    High-pressure regulator (13)    Solenoid valve (14)    Low pressure regulator (15)    Heat humidifying exchanger (16)    Water separator (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting member for connecting multiple upper heaters (10, 22) with water into one when a rapid thaw accumulator (100) lacks water, where the rapid thaw accumulator stores the water filled in a fuel cell stack and coolant lines. A power supply line (16) supplies electricity to the upper heaters, and a sensor unit (20) senses that the upper heaters are out of contact with water. A heater lifting unit descends the upper heaters. A control part (26) receives a signal from the sensing unit and drives the heater lifting unit.    USE - Device for protecting a heater for a rapid thaw accumulator (RTA) of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents burning of the upper heaters caused by overheating when the upper heater in the rapid thaw accumulator is out of contact with water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for protecting a heater for a rapid thaw accumulator (RTA) of a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heater protecting device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Upper heaters (10, 22)    Power supply line (16)    Sensor unit (20)    Control part (26)    Rapid thaw accumulator (100)
NOVELTY - The power controller has an electronic control unit (ECU) (50) determines whether the electric power supply from a low voltage storage battery (11) satisfies the request of a low voltage load (12). The ECU determines whether the electric power supply from a high voltage storage battery (31) satisfies the request of a high voltage load (32). The ECU controls the electric power supply of an alternator (60) and a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (20) with respect to the low voltage load and high voltage load based on the determination result.    USE - Power controller for vehicle. Can also be used in air craft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power supply of alternator and direct current- direct current converter is controlled with respect to the low voltage load and high voltage load based on the determination result, the electric power supply of the alternator and direct current- direct current converter can be performed at appropriate time. The performance of the high voltage load can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Low voltage storage battery (11)    Low voltage load (12)    Direct current-direct current converter (20)    High voltage storage battery (31)    High voltage load (32)    Electronic control unit (50)    Alternator (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a requesting unit that requests the electric power supply to an in-vehicle load apparatus (26) from an electric power feeder (50), according to the requirement of the electric power to the in-vehicle load apparatus during stop state. A receiver receives the electric power and supplies the received electric power to the in-vehicle load apparatus according to the request from the requesting unit.    USE - Electric power feeding system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the battery mounted in the vehicle is prevented, and the starting of vehicle from the stopping state is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power feeding system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    In-vehicle load apparatus (26)    Battery (30)    Motor (34)    Electric power feeder (50)
NOVELTY - A power supply control apparatus (1) has a battery (3) for supplying electric power a load comprising a constant electric power property load and a constant resistance load. An electronic control unit (ECU) (5) controls the electric power generation voltage a alternator (4) driving the power supply, based on the ratio of electric power of constant electric power property load with respect to electric power of the load.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for vehicle such as motor vehicle, car, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the constant electric power property is used for the control of alternator, the electric power consumed in constant resistance load is reduced and the power converter is optimized. Thus, the fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply apparatus (1)    Battery (3)    Alternator (4)    ECU (5)    Voltage sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The alkaline storage battery has an electric pole terminal (1) having a terminal (11) and a current collector (15). The terminal has a recessed portion (13) at the lower end (12). The current collector has a portion fitted to the recessed portion at the lower end of the terminal and welded to the lower end of the terminal.    USE - Alkaline storage battery e.g. nickel-cadmium (NiCd) storage battery and nickel-hydrogen (NiH) storage battery for mobile telephone, power tool, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal and the current collector are joined easily and reliably without using a support for fixing and supporting the terminal and the current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the electric pole terminal.    Electric pole terminal (1)    Terminal (11)    Lower end (12)    Recessed portion (13)    Current collector (15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (2) has a laminated structure (4) having several laminated cells (3). A motor (10) and a connection element (18) change the fastening load added to the lamination direction of the laminated structure. A pressure sensor (12) detects the fastening load of the laminated structure and the electrical property detector detects the electrical property of the laminated structure. A controller (14) controls fastening load based on the detected fastening load and the electrical property of the laminated structure.    USE - Battery pack of battery-pack system (claimed) for use in e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening load of the laminated structure can be adjusted according to the change of the load added to the laminated structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the battery-pack system.    Battery pack (2)    Laminated cell (3)    Laminated structure (4)    Motor (10)    Pressure sensor (12)    Controller (14)    Connection element (18)
NOVELTY - A pair of internal current collection board (9) contacts the internal collector. The external current collection board (10,11) contacts the external collector. A tube-type fuel cell (8) is wound and fixed to a pair of internal current collection board. A membrane-electrode structure is exposed to the location of the tube-type fuel cell fixed by a pair of internal current collection board.    USE - Fuel cell module for use in domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Short circuit of the fuel cell module can be prevented while increasing the performance of the fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the fuel cell module.    Tube-type cell (8)    Internal current collection board (9)    External current collection pipe (10)    External current collection board (11)    Case (12)    Partitions (16,17)
NOVELTY - A carbon material powder contains boron oxide (0.1-1.7 weight%), graphite particles, and non-graphite carbon in material.    USE - Carbon material powder is used in cathode for non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary cell (both claimed) for power supply of electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material powder provides cell having excellent reliability, storage characteristics and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon material powder.
NOVELTY - The main fuel cell (21) and sub fuel cell (22) have respective coolant circulating pipes (1,2,5,6). The heat in sub fuel cell is absorbed by a coolant circulated in pipe (4) and heated coolant is supplied to heat exchanger. The coolant passed through heat exchanger is sent through a pipe (5) to an evaporator (40) for exchanging the exhaust heat of sub fuel cell with vehicle interior air.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat of fuel cell can be efficiently utilized to heat vehicle interior heating system by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant circulating pipes (1,2,5,6)    Main fuel cell (21)    Sub fuel cell (22)    Heat exchange (30)    Evaporator (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a support structure (40) that supports a fuel cell (10) in inclined state after filling fuel gas discharged from a fuel gas container (20) into the fuel cell. A discharge pipe (13) is formed in lower end of the fuel cell for discharging moisture content in the fuel cell. Several airbags are expanded and contracted based on the pressure of fuel gas supplied from the container.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in passenger car, bus, truck, electric train, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved since the moisture content contained in fuel cell is discharged by maintaining the fuel cell inclined state. The safety of the passenger is improved by installing several airbags inside the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Discharge pipe (13)    Fuel gas container (20)    Support structure (40)
NOVELTY - A scavenging-air introducing unit (40) introduces the oxidizing agent gas into the nozzle (42a) of ejector (42) for scavenging-air circulation. A scavenging-air exhaust passage (15) is connected to the suction unit of ejector for sucking the scavenging-air exhaust gas. The oxidizing agent gas and scavenging-air exhaust gas are merged in the ejector and introduced into anode electrode (10a) for scavenging-air circulation.    USE - Scavenging-air system of fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of scavenging air is increased without enlarging the scavenging-air introduction valve and scavenging-air exhaust valve, so that the size and weight of valves are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of scavenging-air system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode electrode (10a)    Scavenging-air exhaust passage (15)    Scavenging-air introducing unit (40)    Ejector (42)    Nozzle (42a)
NOVELTY - The anode electrode layer (4) and cathode electrode layer (3) are formed in both sides of a film (2) in the thickness direction. The load in alignment with the thickness direction of the membrane electrode assembly (1) is applied to the membrane electrode assembly using a load providing element (6) and the membrane electrode assembly is stored in specific state.    USE - Storage method of membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell used in vehicle, electric machine, electronic device and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the membrane electrode assembly is improved. The expansion and contraction of the film is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Film (2)    Cathode electrode layer (3)    Anode electrode layer (4)    Load providing element (6)
NOVELTY - An all-solid lithium secondary battery has an electrode (2) having laminate of an anode layer, a solid electrolyte layer and a cathode layer. The electrode is sealed by a packing (1). The all-solid lithium secondary battery contains a moisture-content removal agent (7) which adsorbs moisture content of a cooling element (5). The cooling element is provided inside the packing.    USE - All-solid lithium secondary battery is used for power supply of personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid lithium secondary battery is safe and reliable, and has excellent absorption capability. The all-solid lithium secondary battery prevents penetration of moisture content into the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid lithium secondary battery.    Packing (1)    Electrode (2)    Cooling element (5)    Moisture-content removal agent (7)    Humidity sensor (8)
NOVELTY - A moisturized device (1), modifier (2) and high-temperature form fuel cell (3) are accommodated in the housing (4). The anode off gas of the fuel cell is burned by the flame formation portion (3a) to form the flame (5). The modifier and the moisturized device are arranged on the opposition surface of the flame formation portion. A heat insulating material (8) is arranged between the moisturizing device and the fuel cell.    USE - Indirect internal reforming type fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for electric power generation system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the temperature of the modifier is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the indirect internal reforming type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Moisturized device (1)    Modifier (2)    High-temperature form fuel cell (3)    Flame formation portion (3a)    Housing (4)    Flame (5)    Heat insulating material (8)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains ruthenium telluride as active component. The catalyst activity of oxygen reductive reaction after voltage application is 30% or more of the activity of oxygen reductive reaction before voltage application. The ruthenium telluride is obtained from nitrogen-containing ruthenium compound and tellurium containing compound in presence of reducing gas containing hydrogen.    USE - Catalyst for electrode material used for fuel cell for fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system (all claimed) used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and economically and efficiently provides fuel cell with excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains ruthenium telluride as active component. The catalyst activity of oxygen reductive reaction after voltage application is 45% or more of the activity of oxygen reductive reaction before voltage application. The ruthenium telluride is obtained from nitrogen-containing ruthenium compound which is rutheniumnitrosylnitrate compound.    USE - Catalyst for electrode material used for fuel cell for fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system (all claimed) used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and economically and efficiently provides fuel cell with excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The electrode unit (1) of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery has a positive electrode (3), a negative electrode (2) and a separator (4) of specific length and width, such that the difference between twice of the return width of separator and sum of the length of edge of electrodes is between 1 mm and 6 mm.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The charge-and-discharge performance is stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The length of the return edge of separator is 2-10 mm. The thickness of the positive electrode and negative electrode are 35-90 mu m and 40-95 mu m, respectively. The negative electrode contains lithium titanium oxide particles of average particle diameter of 1 mu m or less. The length of the edge of positive electrode and negative electrode measured at 60-120 mm is 59.5-119.5 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrode unit.    Electrode unit (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode lead (6)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has insulation processing portion and non-insulation processing portion (61) that are provided in edge portion of cell container (60). The insulation processing portion has insulation processing sub portions (67a,67b) that are formed at the side of cooling air supply port and cooling air discharge port.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-cadmium battery, hybrid vehicle used for electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion, earth leakage of cell container by dew condensation of water at the side of the cooling air supply port can be prevented reliably by providing insulation processing portion. Hence the heat dissipation property of battery pack and cooling capability of battery pack can be improved effectively by providing non-insulation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery pack.    Cell container (60)    Non-insulation processing portion (61)    Insulation processing sub portion at side of cooling air supply port (67a)    Insulation processing sub portion at side of cooling air discharge port (67b)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - A strap of the electrode group of the lead storage battery is formed. The excessive lead of the strap is removed by machining process after forming the strap.    USE - Method of manufacturing lead storage battery for motor vehicles and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive lead can be removed simply and reliably, and the quantity of the tin can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the machining process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing sub-cooling with respect to coolant (10) by contacting with to-be-cooled surface (S) of heat spreader (14). The ultrasonic wave is irradiated to coolant so that heat of coolant is radiated out, when thermal flux of the coolant exceeds critical heat flux.    USE - Evaporative cooling method for use in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric energy conversion apparatus of fuel cell power generation equipment and aircraft, computer and electric train (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the evaporative cooling apparatus can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) evaporative cooling apparatus; and    (2) functional product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the evaporative cooling apparatus.    Coolant (10)    Coolant container (12)    Heat spreader (14)    Heat emitting element (16)    To-be-cooled surface (S)
NOVELTY - Fluorinated carboxylic acid, its salt, and/or its precursor are decomposed by hydrothermally processing in an airtight container containing peroxodisulfate ion.    USE - Decomposition of fluorinated carboxylic acid used for semiconductor resists, electrolytic membranes of fuel cells, and functional materials.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables safe, efficient and low-temperature decomposition and detoxification of fluorinated carboxylic acid under moderate conditions.
NOVELTY - A suction duct (2220) is connected with casing and interior of vehicle in which lithium ion battery is accommodated. An exhaust duct (2240) discharges air transduced from the vehicle interior. An exhaustion chamber (2212) is arranged in a position which apposes inhalation chamber on both sides of lithium ion battery. The exhaust duct is bent in reverse direction to the direction isolated from the casing.    USE - Cooling device of electric equipment e.g. battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery, capacitor and power control unit mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise and vibration is avoided and high cooling capability of lithium ion battery is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery for driving the vehicle.    Battery (220)    Inlet port (2200)    Exit side chamber (2212)    Suction duct (2220)    Exhaust duct (2240)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (3) is arranged in interior space regulated by outer panel (11) and inner panel (14) of door chassis of vehicle. A fixing plate (5) provided in either of outer side and inside element is arranged in interior space and has several bipolar batteries. The fixing element fixes the battery unit in the interior space with respect to either of outer side and inner side element.    USE - Vehicle mounting structure of battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit is mounted effectively in interior space in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of door chassis of vehicle with battery unit.    Battery unit (3)    Fixing plate (5)    Plug (8)    Outer panel (11)    Inner panel (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) has an electrode chemical sensor (20) for detecting contaminant contained in oxidizing agent gas feed path.    USE - Fuel cell system is mounted on vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system prevents characteristics deterioration of fuel cell due to contaminant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Compressor (12)    Humidifier (13)    Air filter (14)    Electrode chemical sensor (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary cell has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving electrolyte and additive containing organometallic compound (1) into a non-aqueous solvent. The cathode contains titanium-type polyanion compound as cathode active material. The titanium-type polyanion compound has oxidation-reduction potential more than 1.8 V with respect to oxidation potential of lithium.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell for personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent internal resistance, and charging and/or discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary cell has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving electrolyte and additive containing organometallic compound of formula (1) into a non-aqueous solvent. The cathode contains titanium-type polyanion compound as cathode active material. The titanium-type polyanion compound has oxidation-reduction potential more than 1.8 V with respect to oxidation potential of lithium.    A(a+)=metal ion, proton or onium ion;    M=transition metal or elements of group III, IV or V;    a,b=1-3;    p=b/a;    m=1-4;    n=0-8;    q=0 or 1;    R1=6-20C arylene, 1-10C alkylene, 1-10C halogenated alkylene or 6-20C halogenated arylene, alkylene or arylene optionally has substituent and heteroatom;    R2=halogen, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkyl halide, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C halogenated aryl or X3R3, where alkyl or aryl optionally has substituent and heteroatom;    X1-X3=oxygen, sulfur or NR4;and    R3,R4=hydrogen, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkyl halide, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C halogenated aryl or X3R3, where alkyl or aryl optionally has substituent and heteroatom.    R3 and R4 optionally combine to form a ring.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving electrolyte into a non-aqueous solvent. The anode contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide as anode active material. The anode contains titanium oxide negative electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains main component electrolyte containing lithium hexafluorophosphate, and subsidiary component electrolyte containing organometallic compound (1).    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell for personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent internal resistance, and charging and/or discharging capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary cell has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte formed by dissolving electrolyte into a non-aqueous solvent. The anode contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide as anode active material. The anode contains titanium oxide negative electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains main component electrolyte containing lithium hexafluorophosphate, and subsidiary component electrolyte containing organometallic compound of formula (1).    A(a+)=metal ion, proton or onium ion;    M=transition metal or elements of group III, IV or V;    a,b=1-3;    p=b/a;    m=1-4;    n=0-8;    q=0 or 1;    R1=6-20C arylene, 1-10C alkylene, 1-10C halogenated alkylene or 6-20C halogenated arylene, alkylene or arylene optionally has substituent and heteroatom;    R2=halogen, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkyl halide, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C halogenated aryl or X3R3, where alkyl or aryl optionally has substituent and heteroatom;    X1-X3=oxygen, sulfur or NR4;and    R3,R4=hydrogen, 1-10C alkyl, 1-10C alkyl halide, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C halogenated aryl or X3R3, where alkyl or aryl optionally has substituent and heteroatom.    R3 and R4 optionally combine to form a ring.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (16) has a freeze prevention heater (40) that heats the surroundings by electricity supply from system wiring. A thermal storage material (41) is positioned around the freeze prevention heater.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can prevent freezing of the winter season in cold region, even if electricity is not supplied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (16)    Freeze prevention heater (40)    Thermal storage material (41)
NOVELTY - A trivalent of iron salt and inorganic alkaline component is mixed in water, to obtain aqueous mixture. Then, gold compound is added to the obtained aqueous mixture and allowed to deposit. Further, the deposit is baked, to obtain catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst for filter used for removing nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide from combustion gas and reformed gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides catalyst with excellent durability and catalytic activity.
NOVELTY - Lead type hydrogen permeable membrane is manufactured by forming 0.1-5 mu m thin film containing lead or lead alloy by sputtering process on a substrate at 8-15\10-6/ degrees C.    USE - Hydrogen permeable membrane for purification and separation apparatus for hydrogen gas for fuels used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent hydrogen permeation performance and favorable thickness without curling.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide removal catalyst (10) is formed by mixing a copper type catalyst (11) or noble-metal type catalyst (14) in a powder state. The carbon monoxide removal catalyst selectively carries out oxidation removal of carbon monoxide in gas.    USE - Carbon monoxide removal catalyst for removing carbon monoxide used in fuel reformer of fuel cell system (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide removal catalyst is economical, and has improved catalyst activity and heat resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional block diagram of the carbon monoxide removal catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbon monoxide removal catalyst (10)    Copper type catalyst (11)    Oxide (12)    Noble metal (13)    Nobel metal type catalyst (14)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive adhesive agent contains insulating resin, aluminum-nitride particles having average particle diameter of 15-30 mu m, and spherical alumina particles having average particle diameter of 0.5-2 mu m. The blend ratio (volume ratio) of aluminum-nitride particles and spherical alumina particles is 70:30-80:20. The total amount of aluminum-nitride particles and spherical alumina particles is 60-70 volume% with respect to total amount of insulating resin, aluminum-nitride particles and spherical alumina particles.    USE - Heat conductive adhesive agent is used for connecting heat radiating component such as radiation fin and wiring material linked to semiconductor element such as switching element for heat radiation module used for power converter (both claimed) and inverter apparatus for motor drive for regenerating electric power in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive adhesive agent has excellent heat conductivity, without reducing adhesiveness and insulation property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the heat radiation module.    Semiconductor element (1)    Solder layer (2)    Wiring material (3)    Adhesive agent (4)    Heat radiating component (5)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode composite body has anode electrode consist of electrode base material and catalyst layer containing metal particles, metal carrier and polymer binder, and cathode electrode on both sides of electrolytic membrane. The weight ratio of metal particle and carrier to polymer binder is 4/1-10/1.    USE - Membrane electrode composite body used as polyelectrolyte fuel cell (claimed), electrochemical apparatus e.g. fuel cell, water electrolysis apparatus or chloro alkali electrolyzer used in portable apparatuses e.g. mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera (camcorder) or digital camera, household appliances, e.g. electrically driven shaver or vacuum cleaner, power tool, toys, electrically driven cart, electric wheelchair, electric bicycle, two-wheeled motor vehicle, passenger car, bus, truck, vessel, railway, non-portable generator, alternative battery used with primary battery, solar cell or hybrid power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Reaction field of catalyst is large which enables to fully exhibit the catalyst capability, high output is obtained and over voltage is reduced and maintained at high current density region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode composite body involving formation of catalyst layer on electrode base material and lamination of electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer provided on electrode base material.
NOVELTY - A separator (A) consists of a laminate of a porous sheet (A2) comprising high-heat-resistant silicone rubber or fluororubber, and a porous sheet (A1) comprising low-heat-resistant material.    USE - Separator is used in manufacture of lithium ion secondary cells (claimed) used as power supply of portable electronic devices and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent high-temperature stability and high-temperature safety, and enables easy manufacture of large-sized lithium ion secondary cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (A)    Porous sheet of low-heat-resistant material (A1)    Porous sheet of high-heat-resistant material (A2)
NOVELTY - Then assembly (10) has an anode (13), and a cathode (14) that is provided with a catalyst layer (11) and a gas diffusion layer (12). An electrolytic membrane (15) is interposed between the anode and the cathode. The catalyst layer of the anode and the cathode contains an electrode catalyst and fibrous carbon, where the ratio of the electrode catalyst and the fibrous carbon is in specific range. The electrode catalyst comprises platinum or a platinum alloy supported by the carbon carrier. The carrying rate of the platinum and a platinum alloy is in range of 1-30 mass percentage.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell which is used as power supply for fixation and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly maintains high output voltage for a long period of time and the assembly maintains the output voltage of a high initial stage even if the assembly reduces the quantity of the platinum contained in the catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Catalyst layer (11)    Gas diffusion layer (12)    Anode (13)    Cathode (14)    Electrolytic membrane (15)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing iodide and hydroxyl thiol compound in alkaline aqueous solution are reacted in presence of quaternary ammonium salt and radical initiator having half life of 24 hours at 30 degrees C, to obtain fluorine-containing alcohol. The fluorine-containing alcohol is oxidized using oxidizing agent and reacted with (meth)acrylic-acid halide or (meth)acrylic acid to obtain fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate. The sulfur group in the fluorine-containing alcohol is converted to sulfur oxide or sulfur dioxide during oxidation process.    USE - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkyl-(meth)acrylate used as raw material of fluoropolymer for textiles, filter, antidust mask and component of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fluorine-containing alkyl-(meth)acrylate having excellent water-repellent property, oil-repellent property and stain resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing iodide and hydroxyl thiol compound in alkaline aqueous solution are reacted in presence of quaternary ammonium salt and irradiated with light having wavelength of 200-600 nm, to obtain fluorine-containing alcohol. The fluorine-containing alcohol is oxidized and reacted with (meth)acrylic-acid halide or (meth)acrylic acid to obtain fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate. The sulfur group in the fluorine-containing alcohol is converted to sulfur oxide or sulfur dioxide during oxidation process. The fluorine-containing iodide is of formula: Rf-I. The hydroxyl thiol compound is of formula: HS(CH2)mOH. The fluorine-containing alcohol is of formula: Rf-S-(CH2)m-OH. The fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate is of formula: Rf-Y'-(CH2)m-OC(=O)C(-X)=CH2.    Rf=1-6C perfluoro alkyl;    Y'=(-S-), -SO- or -SO2-;    X=H or methyl;and    m=1-10.
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing iodide and hydroxyl thiol compound in alkaline aqueous solution are reacted in presence of quaternary ammonium salt and irradiated with light having wavelength of 200-600 nm, to obtain fluorine-containing alcohol. The fluorine-containing alcohol is oxidized and reacted with (meth)acrylic-acid halide or (meth)acrylic acid to obtain fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate. The sulfur group in the fluorine-containing alcohol is converted to sulfur oxide or sulfur dioxide during oxidation process.    USE - Manufacture of fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate used as raw material of fluoropolymer for textiles, filter, antidust mask and component of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate having excellent water-repellent property, oil-repellent property and stain resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-containing iodide and hydroxyl thiol compound in alkaline aqueous solution are reacted in presence of quaternary ammonium salt and irradiated with light having wavelength of 200-600 nm, to obtain fluorine-containing alcohol. The fluorine-containing alcohol is oxidized and reacted with (meth)acrylic-acid halide or (meth)acrylic acid to obtain fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate. The sulfur group in the fluorine-containing alcohol is converted to sulfur oxide or sulfur dioxide during oxidation process. The fluorine-containing iodide is of formula: Rf-I. The hydroxyl thiol compound is of formula: HS(CH2)mOH. The fluorine-containing alcohol is of formula: Rf-S-(CH2)m-OH. The fluorine-containing alkyl (meth)acrylate is of formula: Rf-Y'-(CH2)m-OC(=O)C(-X)=CH2.    Rf=1-6C perfluoro alkyl;    Y'=(-S-), -SO- or -SO2-;    X=H or methyl;and    m=1-10.
NOVELTY - Shock absorbers play a very important role in two wheelers. These are used to avoid vibration to the vehicle and to the person driving. Now we generate the power from the vibrations of shock absorbers. By changing the shape of shock absorbers through magnets, power coils, we have discovered to produce power. There is a procedure of holding the changed battery in two-wheeler. With the help of shock absorber generators, the shock absorbers produce 8 volts power. By arranging 5 shock absorbers on one side of the battery and 20 shock absorbers on four sides, the vehicle need not use any other power than battery, which gets choired with the help of vibration in the absorbers. The required power will be produced with these and will be useful for continuous journey. These absorbers can put in a single fitting. We can arrange a single shock absorber against 5 separate shock absorbers in a square width. Magnet will play an important role in 2-wheeler petrol vehicles. Without magnet, no power will be passed into the Plug. But, through the shock absorbers, now we can produce power. If we use this power against magnet, we can save petrol about/70 KM/liter. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Manufacture of porous carbon paper having porosity of 50-70% to be used as electrode substrate for a proton exchange membrane or phosphoric acid fuel cell. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a new/improved fuel cell capable of using methanol directly without using reformer for generating hydrogen. The present invention in fact eliminates the need for a reforming system. Methanol contains hydrogen protons and electrons and carbon dioxide, which are split by the present invention in the presence of an anode catalyst. The protons so generated by the present invention pass through a special membrane electrolyte and deposit on the cathode while the electrons get detained. The detained electrons are deposited on the anode. The accumulation of negative charge creates a potential difference, which becomes a source of electrical power. On connecting the anode and cathode, the electric current flows between the two poles. A stack of fuel cells can be used to power the electric motors. The present invention provides for a silent, non-polluting power, which uses a fuel, which is extracted, from renewable sources. The internal combustion engines required for propulsion of vehicles and for generation off electricity are dependent on fossil fuels like petrol and diesel. The drawbacks of the presently known system are becoming more and more apparent. The main drawbacks are the following: The sources of fossil fuels are depleting fast. To find an alternate source of power is not an option but an absolute necessity. The internal combustion engines in their present form using the existing fuels are highly polluting. The gaseous emissions and noise pollution generated by these engines is very harmful to the environment. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a position of a boundary (7) between two layers of different thicknesses by a lifting body (34) floating at a boundary and includes a magnet (36). A position of the lifting body is detected by a magnetostrictive position measuring system. A thickness of an electrically conducting liquid layer (4) is determined by a potentiometric measuring method, with which an electrode (10) with two ends forms a resistance. A potential difference of a counter electrode (20) provides a measure of thickness of the liquid layer.    USE - Method for determining levels of liquid such as fuel e.g. water, pure ethanol and vegetable oil, of liquid layers in a tank e.g. process tank and storage tank, to drive an internal combustion engine and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables extension of possibility of determining the liquid levels of liquid layers to detect the total level of the liquids and boundaries between the adjacent liquid layers with small thickness variations in a reliable and robust manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining liquid levels of liquid layers in a tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for determining liquid levels of liquid layers in a tank.    Tank (2)    Liquid layers (4, 6)    Boundary (7)    Electrode (10)    Counter electrode (20)    Lifting body (34)    Magnet (36)
NOVELTY - The electrode (5) has a cathode having a cathode material (13) electrically coupled to a cathode collector (11), and an anode having an anode material (15) electrically coupled to an anode collector. An electrolyte layer (17) is interposed between the cathode and anode. The cathode, anode and electrolyte layer are stacked upon one another. The cathode collector comprises an alloy-based metal foil and at least a portion of the cathode collector has a pitting resistance equivalent of 45 or more.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous solvent secondary battery used as driving power source of vehicle (claimed), such as electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides non-aqueous solvent secondary battery that has high thermal resistance, durability and long-term reliability by improving the thermal resistance of collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an electrode for a non-aqueous solvent secondary battery.    Electrode (5)    Cathode collector (11)    Cathode material (13)    Anode material (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)
NOVELTY - The trailer has an electric motor and an accumulator supercharged by solar energy. The motor receives power by a mounted solar cell with an output of 12 to 24 volts. The power is stored in an integrated accumulator in rainy days. The solar cell on the trailer is not damaged by tilting if the vehicle tilts once.    USE - Trailer for driving child vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The trailer has an electric motor and an accumulator supercharged by solar energy, where the motor receives power by a mounted solar cell with an output of 12 to 24 volts, and hence ensures cost-effective trailer, and simple assembly of trailer.
NOVELTY - The plate (8) has an active surface (214) formed with a set of flow channels (216). The set of flow channels includes a hydrophilic coating deposited in the channels and defines a set of lands (218) disposed between the channels. The set of lands is free from the hydrophilic coating, where a thickness of the hydrophilic coating is constant along a length of the active surface and an edge of the hydrophilic coating adjacent to the lands is continuous. The thickness of the hydrophilic coating is greater than 120 nanometers.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed), which is utilized as a power source in an internal-combustion engine of an electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The set of lands is free from the hydrophilic coating and the thickness of the hydrophilic coating is constant along the length of the active surface and the edge of the hydrophilic coating adjacent to the lands is continuous, thus achieving greater fuel cell durability and performance of the fuel cell system and optimizing resistance to carbon corrosion and optimizing contact resistance between the bipolar plates and the gas diffusion media.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for coating a fuel cell bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a bipolar plate, assembled from a pair of unipolar plates for use in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack.    Bipolar plate (8)    Unipolar plates (200, 202)    Active surface (214)    Flow channels (216)    Lands (218)
NOVELTY - The device has an anode gas supply arrangement (2) comprising an anode exhaust system (3) with an anode exhaust pipe (20). An anode exhaust flow is in connection with a cathode gas flow by the anode exhaust pipe, which comprises an exhaust gas inlet (21) in a cathode region. The exhaust gas inlet is discharged downstream of a cathode gas inlet (18) and arranged at a distance to the cathode gas inlet in the cathode region (5). The exhaust gas inlet comprises a delivery channel. The anode exhaust pipe comprises a control valve (22).    USE - Fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, device, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas inlet is discharged downstream of the cathode gas inlet and arranged at a distance from the cathode gas inlet in the cathode region, thus improving the function of the anode exhaust system of the fuel cell device for removing and cleaning the anode exhaust gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell device.    Anode gas supply arrangement (2)    Anode exhaust system (3)    Cathode region (5)    Cathode gas inlet (18)    Anode exhaust pipe (20)    Exhaust gas inlet (21)    Control valve (22)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (1) has a cell (3) provided with a cathode (7), an anode (5), and electrolytes. The electrolytes allow flow of current from the anode to the cathode. Two storage tanks (11) are provided for accommodating the electrolytes or for accommodating components of the electrolytes for different operating states, which are determined by ambient temperature and temperature of the cell. The tanks are connected with the cell by through a pump. A control unit (15) controls exchange of the electrolytes or the components of the electrolytes.    USE - Electrochemical energy accumulator i.e. lithium-ion-accumulator (claimed) for use in electric and hybrid vehicles in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The storage tanks are provided for accommodating the electrolytes or for accommodating components of the electrolytes for different operating states, which are determined by the ambient temperature and the temperature of the cell, so that the accumulator is operated within a temperature range of -30 degrees Celsius to + 80 degrees Celsius required by the automobile industry with increased performance. The accumulator is designed such that harmful secondary reactions, which occur during operation of the accumulator outside of temperature provided for the electrolytes, are minimized, thus increasing service life of the accumulator. The accumulator reduces safety-relevant situations such as thermal-runaway of a battery, so as to avoid explosions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrochemical energy accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an electrochemical energy accumulator.    Electrochemical energy accumulator (1)    Cell (3)    Anode (5)    Cathode (7)    Storage tanks (11)    Control unit (15)
NOVELTY - An automotive hybrid drive consisting of a petrol engine and two electric motors/generators, the total drive moment is adjusted in response to a gear change. The change reduces the load on the gear and/or changes the engine speed in accordance with the new gear ratio. Following the change the increase in electrical energy output from the first generator is fed to the second electric motor with a drive train linkage to the primary transmission. Also claimed is a commensurate system control unit.    USE - Process to operate an automotive hybrid petrol engine/electric motor drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The process improves acceleration without a commensurate increase in fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view block diagram of the hybrid vehicle.    Powered vehicle (1)    vehicle (2)    first drive axle (3)    second drive axle (4)    drive train (5)    petrol engine (6)    internal combustion engine (7)    power take-off (8)    axle (9)    drive train (10)    first electric motor (11)    power output train (12)    gear drive output (13)
NOVELTY - The switch has a motor or a charger, and switch i.e. traction switch (Q) serially connected with the motor or the charger. A brake switch (Z) is connected with the motor or charger in parallel. The traction switch and the brake switch are an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) component or a power metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) tube.    USE - Solid-state switch for a trolleybus direct current circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The switch realizes on-off control to a direct current power circuit. The switch has fast switch speed, low input power and high drive power. The insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) component and the power metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) tube adapts to a high-voltage and low-voltage direct current circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solid-state switch.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has an unlocking judging part placed on a battery tray of a battery handling device. An unlocking control part is arranged on a battery case installed on an electric motor car for loading a battery box. The unlocking judging part unlocks an electromagnetic lock on the battery case through the unlocking control part, if the battery box is located in the battery case. The unlocking control part controls the electromagnetic lock at a locking state, if the battery box is not located in the battery case.    USE - Unlocking mechanism for vehicle battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The unlocking control part makes the electromagnetic key to unlock automatically, when the battery tray of the battery handling device reaches the designated position, thus taking the battery box out via the battery absorbing device of the battery handling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an unlocking mechanism for a vehicle battery case.
NOVELTY - The car has a wind power generating device (5), which is made from a wind wheel (53), and a shell (51) fixed on the front part of a frame (2), where the wind wheel and a motor (55) are placed in the shell. An air inlet at front end of the shell is fixed with a wind cover (52), and the wind wheel output shaft is connected to the motor rotor by a speed controller (54). The speed controller is made from a driving gear and a coupling gear, which are placed between the wind wheel and a dynamo. The wind wheel comprises a wind wash, which is placed on a wind drum.    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car produces electricity by wind power, so power energy can be compensated. The structure is simple, easy to move, and producing cost is low, and preserves environment, and power of electricity system is reduced. The car can be applied for making electric car, motor car and aerial vehicle with electricity automatic compensating function by wind power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric motor car.    Frame (2)    Wind power generating device (5)    Shell (51)    Wind cover (52)    Wind wheel (53)    Speed controller (54)    Motor (55)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a lower sloped tube with an end that is connected to an area from a lower part of a crank shaft to a front part. A connection extends forward to a back of a front wheel and bends upwards to connected with a head tube, and an under frame fixed with a storage battery (24) is formed. Multiple storage batteries are installed in a storage battery case and disposed in a three-dimensional arrangement position at the seven parts of the bicycle. The storage battery case is disposed between the front and the back branch masts.    USE - Electric bicycle for riding.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Storage battery (24)
NOVELTY - The lock has a plug with bottom that is formed with gears, and a cylinder on the plug exposed outside a battery box cap. Teeth on telescopic arms are connected with the gears, and a regulating device is provided with a regulating bar and a fixing sheet. An end of the regulating bar is connected with the telescopic arms through the fixing sheet, and another end of the regulating bar is fixed at a same panel as the box cap. A tamper resistant card is fixed at two sides of a vehicle outer side, and the regulating bar is inserted into hubs of the resistant card.    USE - Battery theft-proof lock.    ADVANTAGE - The battery theft-proof lock has strong theft-proof function, beautiful appearance, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery theft-proof lock.
NOVELTY - The device has a top that is co-allocated with a positioning element, where the positioning element is a protruding blocking matter and the device is an elastic fixing set that fixes a battery case to a position of a battery case receiving space.    USE - Battery box automatic lock device for use at a wall of a battery case receiving space of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is utilized to assemble and disassemble the battery case in a fast manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box automatic lock device.
NOVELTY - The device has a control module (1) i.e. delay control module, electrically connected to an ignition key (4). The control module is electrically connected to a closing mechanism (2), and a connecting point is set on the closing mechanism which is a relay.    USE - Electricity loss-resisting device for an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows a driver to turn off corresponding electrical equipment in the car after stopping, so that electricity of storage battery is saved, and an engine can be re-started effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electricity loss-resisting device.    Control module (1)    Closing mechanism (2)    Ignition key (4)
NOVELTY - The set has a semiconductor N material layer (2), a semiconductor P material layer (7) and a conducting layer (3) equipped between an exhaust gas discharging pipe metal outer shell (1) and an exhaust gas discharging pipe inner wall (5). Insulating layers (4) are equipped between the semiconductor N material layer, semiconductor P material layer, conducting layer and the wall. An inner side of the wall is equipped with an exhaust gas channel (6). The semiconductor N and P material layers are connected with power supply output leads.    USE - Automotive fuel exhaust gas generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The set utilizes the reversible change of pearl effect for generating power, using exhaust gas and fuel heat energy that is discharged by the automobile motor work, thus supplying electrical energy to an automobile power supply system, and saving fuel consumption for promoting the development of a fuel/ electro-motion double power automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an automotive fuel exhaust gas generating set.    Exhaust gas discharging pipe metal outer shell (1)    Semiconductor N material layer (2)    Conducting layer (3)    Insulating layers (4)    Exhaust gas discharging pipe inner wall (5)    Exhaust gas channel (6)    Semiconductor P material layer (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar energy cell component (10) provided on a rear seat (13), and a driving electric motor (12) fixed on a rear vehicle wheel (11). An accumulator (7) is provided between the rear vehicle wheel and a vehicle bracket (3), and a power supply input terminal of the driving electric motor is connected with an output terminal of the accumulator by a cable (8) and a driver controller (5). The solar energy cell component is connected with an input terminal of the accumulator by using the cable and a solar energy charging controller (9).    USE - Solar energy electric motor vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is conveniently charged, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy electric motor vehicle.    Front fork (1)    Front vehicle wheel (2)    Vehicle bracket (3)    Rotating handle (4)    Driver controller (5)    Vehicle seat (6)    Accumulator (7)    Cable (8)    Solar energy charging controller (9)    Solar energy cell component (10)    Rear vehicle wheel (11)    Driving electric motor (12)    Rear seat (13)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell oxygen reduction catalyst comprises (wt.%) diimine naphthyridine metal compound (8.54-34.20) and coal carrier (65.80-91.46).    USE - The fuel cell oxygen reduction catalyst is useful for industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell oxygen reduction catalyst has simple preparation process, low cost, and has high yield. Additionally, the catalyst has high oxygen reduction activity in the acid medium and good stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method of the fuel cell oxygen reduction catalyst.
NOVELTY - A carbon-supported palladium-based nano catalyst comprises palladium (1-70 weight%), assistant catalyst which is gold or silver, where mol of assistant catalyst is 0.17-3 times of mol of palladium catalyst, accelerant which is metallic compound or hydrate and 0.1-10 times of mol of palladium catalyst, carrier which is active carbon and weight of carrier is 0.1-20 times of palladium catalyst. The metallic compound of accelerant is lanthanum oxide, cerium oxide, praseodymium oxide, neodymium oxide, promethium oxide, aluminum oxide and europium oxide.    USE - Carbon-supported palladium-based nano catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-supported palladium-based nano catalyst has high selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon-supported palladium-based nano catalyst comprises palladium (1-70 weight%), assistant catalyst which is gold or silver, where mol of assistant catalyst is 0.17-3 times of mol of palladium catalyst, accelerant which is metallic compound or hydrate and 0.1-10 times of mol of palladium catalyst, carrier which is active carbon and weight of carrier is 0.1-20 times of palladium catalyst. The metallic compound of accelerant is lanthanum oxide, cerium oxide, praseodymium oxide, neodymium oxide, promethium oxide, aluminum oxide, europium oxide, gadolinium oxide, terbium oxide, dysprosium oxide, holmium oxide, erbium oxide, thulium oxide, ytterbium oxide, lutetium oxide, scandium oxide or yttrium oxide. The hydrate of accelerant is lanthanum hydroxide, cerium hydroxide, praseodymium hydroxide, neodymium hydroxide, promethium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, europium hydroxide, gadolinium hydroxide, terbium hydroxide, dysprosium hydroxide, holmium hydroxide, erbium hydroxide, thulium hydroxide, ytterbium hydroxide, lutetium hydroxide, scandium hydroxide or yttrium hydroxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon-supported palladium-based nano catalyst.
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 polyelectrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (100) has a heat insulated cover (60) that covers a peripheral face of a cell stack (50) comprising plate-shaped cells. The potential-measuring terminal insertion holes (61) for measuring the voltage at each cell, are formed in position corresponding to the pair of separators.    USE - Polyelectrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for house-hold fuel cell cogeneration system, and motor vehicles, motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of a cell is measured without removing the heat insulated cover and malfunction of a fuel cell system is identified, so that the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell is maintained reliably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the voltage measurement method for the polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the polyelectrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell stack (50)    Heat insulated cover (60)    Voltage measurement terminal insertion holes (61)    Electric wire (63)    PEFC (100)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an anode containing anode mix, a cathode, a separator and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent and a lithium salt dissolved in the solvent. The anode mix contains an anode active material having lithium-nickel complex oxide. The moisture content of anode mix is more than 1000 ppm and 6000 ppm or less.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for electronic device, such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, motor vehicles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (6)    Cathode terminal (7)    Sealing board (8)
NOVELTY - A liquid electrolyte (E1) comprises a liquid dinitrile and an ionic salt.    USE - As a liquid electrolyte useful in an electrochemical device e.g. electrochemical cell, battery (claimed), fuel cells, electrochromic devices, supercapacitors, chemical sensors, lithium battery such as rechargeable batteries for portable electronics, power tools and electric vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid electrolyte comprising a dinitrile shows good thermal stability, high ionic conductivity, a very wide electrochemical stability window and/or good compatibility with lithium metal, without polymerization of the dinitrile at lithium ion potentials despite the dinitrile being in the liquid phase. Electrochemical devices also have a large voltage differential between the anode and cathode leading to the delivery of higher energy density, while maintaining the properties such as relative non-flammability and non-corrosiveness, of the dinitrile are used. The dinitrile is incorporated as a co-solvent with other liquid solvents to yield a liquid with good solubility for lithium salts of low toxicity and corrosiveness. The volatility and flash point of dinitrile used in the electrolyte are attractively low which improves safety characteristic of the device. The electrolyte have an electrochemical window of oxidative stability greater than 5 V positive of Li+/Li0 and thermal stability at a temperature at least 10 (preferably 20, especially 40) degrees C higher than a maximum temperature at which a similar electrolyte that does not contain dinitrile is thermally stable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising the liquid electrolyte (E1), an anode and a cathode.
NOVELTY - An inner casing encapsulates an inner core of an energy storage device. An outer layer (20) surrounds the inner casing. An inner space provided between the inner casing and the outer layer receives a cooling fluid through an air inlet (18) in the outer layer.    USE - System for cooling energy storage system of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) e.g. hybrid electric locomotive, hybrid electric off-highway vehicle and hybrid electric marine vehicle (all claimed), rail vehicles such as hybrid trains and locomotives.    ADVANTAGE - The passage of the outside air to interior of the energy storage device can be reduced. The adverse effect on the internal electronics and operating characteristics of the energy storage system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for cooling the energy storage system of the HEV.    System (10)    Locomotive platform (16)    Air inlet (18)    Outer layer (20)    Filtering media (32)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises cooling plates; cells (14) between adjacent cooling plates; insulating sheets between cells; bus bars interconnecting the cells; an inner casing surrounding the cooling plates, the cells, the insulating sheets, and the bus bars; an outer casing surrounding the inner casing to form a gap in between; an insulating material layer inside a portion of the gap; and a joist hanger for preventing motion of cells relative to one another.    USE - A battery used in electric vehicles, or in hybrid electric vehicles, e.g. locomotives, off-highway mining vehicles, marine applications, buses and automobiles, or cranes.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has an improved reliability, reduced manufacturing cost, and extended lifetime to be used in high vibration environments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the battery.    Button sheet (12)    Cells (14)    Cooling ducts (16)    Interconnecting element (38)
NOVELTY - The system (710) has an air duct (724) in fluid communication with an air inlet (718) and an energy storage device (715). A blower (726) positioned within air duct draws outside air into the inlet and through the air duct for passing air over or through energy storage device. A controller (762) coupled with the storage device increases the temperature of the device having a temperature below maximum temperature. The cooling fluid duct and blower are coupled to form a common cooling system for the storage device.    USE - System for cooling energy storage system e.g. battery system of hybrid electric vehicle e.g. diesel-powered or non-diesel powered hybrid electric locomotive, hybrid electric off-highway vehicle, or hybrid electric marine vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid train.    ADVANTAGE - The storage device is efficiently cooled using outside air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the cooling system.    Cooling system (710)    Energy storage device (715)    Air inlet (718)    Air duct (724)    Blower (726)    Controller (762)
NOVELTY - A zinc/air electrochemical system (20) comprises first zinc-containing electrode, second gas-diffusion electrode, alkaline electrolyte (15), and zincate-trapping material in contact with alkaline electrolyte and spaced apart from first electrode.    USE - A zinc/air electrochemical system, particularly primary batteries, fuel cells or mechanically rechargeable batteries with circulating electrolytes.    ADVANTAGE - The system has reduced life cycle costs, improved performance, reduced turn-over of electrolyte, reduced size and weight, and easier recycling process of zinc by providing assemblies that isolate and contain scavenged zinc which can be easily separated from fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) operation of zinc/air system comprising circulating electrolyte and contacting with zincate-trapping material at location apart from first electrode; and    (2) assembly for remediation of alkaline electrolyte in zinc/air electrochemical system comprising zincate-trapping material contained within electrolyte permeable enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of zinc/air fuel cell.    Electrolyte (15)    Reservoir (18)    Zinc/air electrochemical system (20)    Cap (24)    Pump (26)
NOVELTY - Nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles have plate-like shape with thickness of 1 mu m or less and aspect ratio of 2 or more, and the (220) crystal plane of the face-centered cubic lattice is oriented on the flat surface of the particles.    USE - Nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles are used for electrode material for circuit board, fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles have excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles have plate-like shape with thickness of 1 mu m or less and aspect ratio of 2 or more, and the (220) crystal plane of the face-centered cubic lattice is oriented on the flat surface of the particles. The nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles further contain molybdenum, chromium, cobalt, manganese, vanadium, niobium and/or copper. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nickel-iron-zinc-alloy nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A solution or dispersion liquid of alkoxide of transition element or rare-earth element having catalytic ability which decomposes peroxide, is prepared. The alkoxide solution or dispersion is mixed uniformly with a solution of polyelectrolyte. The alkoxide is hydrolyzed and condensed, when a polymer electrolyte membrane in which transition element or rare-earth element is uniformly dispersed is formed using the mixed solution.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assemblies used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used as power supply for vehicles and portable devices. The polymer electrolyte membrane can also be used for direct methanol type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer electrolyte membranes having excellent mechanical strength, deterioration resistance, and durability. The obtained polymer electrolyte membrane provides solid polymer fuel cells having excellent power-generation performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solution or dispersion liquid of alkoxide of transition element or rare-earth element having catalytic ability which decomposes peroxide, is prepared. The alkoxide solution or dispersion is mixed uniformly with a solution of polyelectrolyte. The alkoxide is hydrolyzed and condensed, when a polymer electrolyte membrane in which transition element or rare-earth element is uniformly dispersed is formed using the mixed solution. The transition element or rare-earth element is cerium, manganese, tungsten, zirconium, titanium, vanadium, yttrium, lanthanum, neodymium, nickel, cobalt, chromium, molybdenum and/or iron.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate (5) has a positive electrode mixture layer containing positive electrode active material and core material. A negative electrode plate (6) has a negative electrode mixture layer containing negative electrode active material and core material. A separator (7) is provided between the positive and negative electrode plates. The electrode plate resistance of the positive and negative electrode plates is 0.4 Omega cm2 or more along thickness direction, when the plates are pressed with a force of 50 kg/cm2 under charged state.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g. mobile information terminal, portable electronic device, electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the secondary battery can be suppressed upon the occurrence of short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery (1)    Battery case (2)    Positive electrode plate (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion barrier comprises a polymer matrix; and a functional graphene (G1) which displays no signature of graphite and/or graphite oxide, as determined by X-ray diffraction.    USE - As gas diffusion barrier (claimed) useful in gas barrier applications including tires, bladder, packaging material, automotive applications, portable electronic device, polymer films, flexible tubing for medical applications, chemical and biological warfare, and gloves for chemical protection.    ADVANTAGE - The functionalized graphene sheet (FGS) improves the gas barrier properties of polymer materials, the mechanical (strength, toughness, modulus) and thermal stability of the polymer composite, and also the electrical conductivity of the polymer composite. The FGS improves performance of high-pressure gas storage cylinders. The FGS is relatively easy to manufacture compared to other nano-sized filler that are used in the composites and it is naturally available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing (M1) the gas diffusion barrier involving adding the functional graphene (G1) to a polymer matrix.
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst layer (L1) of a direct liquid feed fuel cell comprises a platinum-ruthenium (Pt-Ru) or Platinum-palladium (Pt-Pd) black catalyst; and a supported Pt-Ru or Pt-Pd catalyst having Pt-Ru or Pt-Pd supported on a carbon-based support.    USE - As an anode catalyst layer useful for the membrane-electrode assembly of a direct liquid feed fuel cell (claimed) for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The anode catalyst layer of a direct liquid feed fuel cell uses the black catalyst and the supported catalyst together at an optimized ratio, thus it shows excellent activity against an oxidation reaction of fuel and good catalyst stability and durability together with minimizing a dose of catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) a membrane-electrode assembly of a direct liquid feed fuel cell comprising an electrolyte membrane; and anode and cathode electrodes positioned to face each other with the electrolyte membrane being positioned between them, where the anode and cathode electrodes respectively include a gas diffusion layer and a catalyst layer, and where the catalyst layer of the anode electrode includes the anode catalyst layer (L1); and    (2) a direct liquid feed fuel cell comprising a stack including one or at least two membrane-electrode assemblies, and a separator interposed between the membrane-electrode assemblies; a fuel supplying unit for supplying a fuel to the stack; and an oxidant supplying unit for supplying an oxidant to the stack.
NOVELTY - A mesoporous carbon nitride material comprises three dimensional cage-type cube mesoporous structure having Im3m space group.    USE - Mesoporous carbon nitride material is used for catalyst, lubricant, biomolecular adsorption and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mesoporous carbon nitride material has high surface area and pore volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of three-dimensional cage-type mesoporous carbon nitride material involves mixing SBA-16 as three-dimensional cage-type silica template with nitrogen source and carbon source chosen from carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, dichloromethane and methyl chloride in ethylene diamine or propylene diamine, polymerizing by heating resulting mixture to obtain carbon nitride polymer, carbonizing by heating the obtained polymer at temperature higher than polymerization temperature, and removing template from the obtained carbon-nitride composite material.
NOVELTY - An electrode contains a carbon material obtained from azulminic acid, and a collector and/or a binder. The azulminic acid is obtained by polymerizing hydrocyanic acid non-catalytically or in the presence of ammonia or organic base.    USE - Electrode is used as cathode in manufacture of lithium ion secondary cells, electrical-double-layer capacitors, and fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed). The lithium ion secondary cell is used as power supply for portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and video camcorders, and for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. The electrically-double-layer capacitor is used for memory backup power supply and power supplies of electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, portable terminals, instantaneous power failure countermeasure, wind-powered electricity generation, solar cells, and energy storage systems. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is used as power supply for spacecraft and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides lithium ion secondary cells having excellent charge/discharge capacitance, storage stability, and cycle characteristics. The electrode has high activity, especially oxygen reduction activity, and can be manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell (104) including a cathode (110); a detector to detect an electrical variable regarding power generation in the fuel cell; an instruction unit; a cut off unit to cut off a supply of gas containing oxidizer to the cathode after an issuance of the power generation stop command by the instruction unit; and a determination unit to determine a presence or an absence of an abnormality in the cut off unit based on a detection result from the detector after the issuance of the power generation stop command.    USE - A fuel cell system for a transportation equipment (claimed), e.g. motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system easily determines whether or not a supply of gas after an issuance of power generation stops command has been cut off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Cell stack (102)    Fuel cell (104)    Cathode (110)    Level sensor (130)    Sensor (156)
NOVELTY - The fan (1) has a generator (2) equipped in a hub of the fan on a roof (8) to be operated with a head wind caused in driving operation of a high powered vehicle i.e. car. Electric power generated by the generator is delivered to a battery (4) through a wire (3) to drive an engine (5) and a motor (6). Remaining proportion of the power operates an air conditioner and lights. The fan produces a thrust caused by reaction of a large column of an air driven rearward from the fan. Down pressure caused by a normal reaction of a drag offers service on securing the ground firmly with tires (7).    USE - Roof fan for installing on a roof of a high power vehicle i.e. car, to generate electricity to be charged to a battery to operate an engine and a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The fan effectively decreases exhausting gases, enables the vehicle with less consumption for fuels in driving operation, and provides down pressure to the tires of the vehicle to seize the ground firmly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a vehicle.    Roof fan (1)    Generator (2)    Wire (3)    Battery (4)    Engine (5)    Motor (6)    Tires (7)    Roof (8)
NOVELTY - A short-circuit battery detection portion (111) detects internal short-circuit battery based on the information of a voltage, electric current and temperature detected among the batteries (4A,4B) by the sensors (9A,9B). A changeover control portion (112) switches connection between the batteries such that the internal short-circuit battery and the other batteries are connected in series to form a closed circuit.    USE - Power supply apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to portable electrical device such as cellular phone, digital camera, video camera, notebook personal computer, automobile motor for driving hybrid car, electric car, motor fork lift, factory and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flowing through the internal short circuit and heat generated in the internal short circuit are reduced regardless of internal resistance of battery caused by degradation. Thus, safety is enhanced when the internal short-circuit is produced in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the power supply apparatus.    Batteries (4A,4B)    Changeover switch (6)    Sensors (9A,9B)    Short-circuit battery detection portion (111)    Changeover control portion (112)
NOVELTY - Production of a catalyst powder comprises forming a mixture (S105) comprising an electrolyte, a pore-forming material, and a catalyst-supporting particle that supports a catalyst; producing a composite powder (S110) in which the catalyst-supporting particle and the electrolyte are attached to a periphery of the pore-forming material by using the mixture; and producing a catalyst powder that has a hollow structure by removing the pore-forming material (S115) from the composite powder.    USE - Method for the production of a catalyst powder used for constructing catalyst layer in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst powder and a catalyst layer restrain the occurrence of dry-up phenomenon and flooding phenomenon in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart of the method for the production of the catalyst powder.    Forming a mixture (S105)    Producing a composite powder (S110)    Removing the pore-forming material (S115)
NOVELTY - A microporous carbon-catalyst support material comprises microporous carbon skeleton containing catalyst particles. The microporous carbon skeleton has average pore size of 0.1-10 nm and is free from pores having pore size more than 1 mu m.    USE - Microporous carbon-catalyst support material for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microporous carbon-catalyst support material has controlled pore size.
NOVELTY - A thin-film electrocatalyst of platinum phosphate composite surface, has surface being oxygen reductive.    USE - Thin-film electrocatalyst of platinum phosphate composite surface, used in substrate for fuel cell and electrolysis (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst incorporates unique properties of thin-film mixed-valence platinum and surfaces coordinated by phosphate as electrocatalysts generated from the platinum phosphate precursor complex. The unique properties are the combination of good oxygen reduction by engaging platinum (II) and platinum (III) oxidation states anchored to phosphate and methanol oxidation by minimizing carbon monoxide poisoning at the catalyst surface due to a reduced affinity to absorb carbon monoxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a tunable platinum phosphate composite surface. The platinum phosphate composite surface is further defined as a mixed valence platinum surface, and is derived from mixed valence platinum oligomeric blue complexes. It further includes bound phosphate. The thin-film electrocatalyst further comprises transition metal comprising chromium, cobalt, iron, nickel, palladium, iridium, and ruthenium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing the preparation of a membrane electrode assembly containing composite metal phosphate catalyst.
NOVELTY - A composite membrane (M1) comprises expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and matrix polymer, the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene was made from polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of not greater than 2.16, a break strength of 5.5 lb force (24.5 N), and a stress relaxation time of 500 second, the composite membrane having a haze of less than 25%/25 mu m.    USE - In the semipermeable membrane and electrochemical cells (claimed) such as chloralkali electrolyzers or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composite membrane has a haze of less than 25%/25 mu m, due to low haze value expanded polytetrafluoroethylene are well-coated and the pores in the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene are substantially completely filled with matrix polymer, i.e. there are substantially no unfilled pores remaining in the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene in the composite membrane capable of contributing significantly to haze.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following:    (1) a semipermeable membrane comprising composite membrane (M1); and    (2) an electrochemical cell membrane comprised of a composite membrane comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene and ion exchange polymer as matrix polymer, the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene is made from polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder having a standard specific gravity (SSG) of not greater than 2.16, a break strength of 5.5 lb force (24.5 N), and a stress relaxation time of 500 second, the composite membrane having a haze of less than 25%/25 mu m.
NOVELTY - The fuel battery comprises a muffler (30), a power generator (10) and a straight pipe. The muffler is equipped with an air supplying part (20), which has inhalation hole and pump. The power generator uses a polymer film as an electrolyte. The electricity is produced by the power generator through the electrochemical reaction of the air and fuel. The pump is a rotary vane pump or a diaphragm pump. The fuel battery also includes a fuel reforming part (40) to supply the fuel to the power generator, and a methanol fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery reduces the radiated noise effectively by damping the noise of the air pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power generator (10)    Air supplying part (20)    Muffler (30)    Fuel reforming part (40)    Fuel storage (50)
NOVELTY - The circuit (20) has a primary-side secondary active filter (21) removing high-frequency noise of a primary-side pack voltage signal to transmit the noise to an isolation amplifier (22). The amplifier amplifies voltage signal to transmit the pack voltage signal to a secondary-side differential amplifier (23). The amplifier (23) recovers a secondary-side pack voltage signal to transmit a pack voltage signal to a secondary-side secondary active filter (24). The filter (24) removes noise of the secondary-side pack voltage signal to transmit the noise to a battery management system board (30).    USE - Circuit for sensing a battery pack voltage for a hybrid electric vehicle using an isolation amplifier.    ADVANTAGE - The primary-side secondary active filter removes the high-frequency noise of a primary-side pack voltage signal to transmit the noise to the secondary side, and the secondary active filter removes the high-frequency noise of the secondary-side pack voltage signal to transmit the noise to the battery management system board, thus improving reliability for measuring the voltage. The isolation amplifier permits to sense the pack voltage in an easy, inexpensive and efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for sensing a battery pack voltage for a hybrid electric vehicle using an isolation amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery pack voltage sensing circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack voltage sensing circuit (20)    Primary-side secondary active filter (21)    Isolation amplifier (22)    Secondary-side differential amplifier (23)    Secondary-side secondary active filter (24)    Battery management system board (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery cell (100) and electrode taps (110, 120). The electrode taps are extended from one side of each positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. Electrode terminals (210, 220) are electrically connected with the electrode taps. The electrode terminal is a square strap made of a metal with predetermined thickness and length. The square strap and electrode tap are electrically combined by welding. Two corners of the square strap are round-shaped. The electrode terminal is made of aluminum, nickel-copper or nickel-plating alloy.    USE - Structure for coupling electrode tap and an electrode terminal in a secondary battery e.g. lithium-metal battery (LB), lithium ion battery (LIB), lithium-ion polymer battery (all claimed), nickel-cadmium cell and nickel-metal hydride battery that is utilized in a digital camera, portable DVD player, MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player, cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable gaming device, power tool, electric bike and a hybrid electric vehicle (HUV).    ADVANTAGE - The structure suppresses short circuit between electrodes and the impairment of the battery cell when the electrode terminal is deformed by external shock, thus avoiding welding fail phenomenon and improving welding range. The structure prevents echo phenomenon and improves safety of a secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrode tap and electrode terminal coupling structure.    Battery cell (100)    Electrode taps (110, 120)    Electrode terminals (210, 220)    Case (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a state of charge (SOC) of a battery (30) while starting a hybrid fuel cell vehicle. An optimal efficiency error is calculated with target efficiency of a direct current (DC)/DC converter (10) when the SOC of the battery is insufficient. An optimal efficiency power required for the converter is calculated by multiplying the optimal efficiency error of the converter by variable gain. A final output value of the converter is determined by applying a time delay filter to the calculated optimal efficiency power.    USE - Method for controlling power distribution of a hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the power consumption in a cooling pump for generating heat with low efficiency of the converter, thus improving the fuel efficiency of the hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a process for controlling power distribution of a hybrid fuel cell vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stack (2)    Direct current/direct current converter (10)    Drive motor (20)    Battery (30)    Hybrid control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has unit fuel battery plates (10a, 10b) comprising an air electrode (11) and a fuel electrode (12) adhered to upper and lower surfaces of an electrolyte (13). The unit fuel battery plates are alternatively laminated in plane and wrinkle manner. The air electrodes and fuel electrodes respectively face each other. The unit fuel cell plates are adhered up and down symmetrically to allow an air channel (14) surrounded with an air electrode and a fuel channel (15) surrounded with a fuel electrode to form alternatively.    USE - Corrugated cardboard type fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and volume of the battery is reduced remarkably by avoiding usage of a fuel battery separating board and a sealing material, thus increasing the efficiency. The mechanical stiffness is improved and the manufacturing cost is lowered. The fuel battery processing capacity is lowered by avoiding the need of a separator, thus reducing the initial preheating time conspicuously. The pressure loss of a fluid during the process of passing through the fuel and air channel is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel and air supplying device for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a corrugated cardboard type fuel battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Unit fuel battery plates (10a, 10b)    Air electrode (11)    Fuel electrode (12)    Electrolyte (13)    Air channel (14)    Fuel channel (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery (1), which comprises a hooking groove formed at a side wall surface. A negative terminal mounting member (5) is provided with a ground terminal connection member (6) that is connected with a vehicle body (7). A rod member (10) is extended from the ground terminal connection member to a side part of the battery. A hooking member is supported by the groove of the battery, and is provided with a negative terminal member that is connected with a negative electrode. A positive terminal fixing projection (18) is integrally projected from a positive terminal (2).    USE - Battery terminal connecting structure for a vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents the generation of spark and short due to the misconnection of battery terminals, thus improving safety of usage. The structure facilitates easy battery mounting operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery terminal connecting structure.    Battery (1)    Positive terminal (2)    Negative terminal mounting member (5)    Ground terminal connection member (6)    Vehicle body (7)    Rod member (10)    Positive terminal fixing projection (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has a bare cell provided with an electrode assembly (112), and a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator installed in the electrode assembly. A can (111) accommodates the electrode assembly and electrolytic solution, and a cap plate (210) is located in a cap assembly. A joint protrusion (250) is formed on an upside of the cap plate, and a protection circuit module (300) is connected to the bare cell through an anode lead plate (380). The joint protrusion and an electrode terminal (230) are fastened to sides of the anode lead plate respectively.    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery fastens the anode lead plate to the joint protrusion formed on the upside of the cap plate, so as to enhance the bond strength between the bare cell and the anode lead plate, thus eliminating defects of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable secondary battery.    Can (111)    Electrode assembly (112)    Cap plate (210)    Electrode terminal (230)    Joint protrusion (250)    Protection circuit module (300)    Anode lead plate (380)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has end plates (40) provided on outmost sides of multiple unit cells (11). A rod shaped connection member (30) connects the end plates to support the unit cells. A fixing member (33) e.g. screw nut, is installed on the connection member to fix the end plates and the connection member. The end plate comprises an installation groove (41), into which the fixing member is inserted. The installation groove comprises an inner circumference formed slopingly. The connection member comprises a flange part (31) formed in a side end of a bar portion (32).    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery module for a small electronic instrument such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module inserts the fixing member into the groove having the sloping inner circumference formed on the end plate easily, so as to fasten the fixing member. The module prevents the fixing member from getting loose by external vibrations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable secondary battery module.    Unit cell (11)    Rod shaped connection member (30)    Flange part (31)    Bar portion (32)    Fixing member (33)    End plate (40)    Installation groove (41)    Rechargeable secondary battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a flow line and another flow line (200) with adjustment valves (120, 220) to adjust an amount of cooling water inputted in stacks (2, 4) installed in a fuel cell vehicle through water pumps (110, 210) for pressing the cooling water. A return line is connected to return the cool water heat-exchanged in the stacks to a radiator (10). A bypass line (400) is connected to the flow lines supplied to the stacks, and a control unit (500) senses temperature of the stacks from temperature sensors (20) that are installed on the stacks.    USE - Fuel cell cooling system for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system protects the components against overheating of the stacks, and stably maintains an entire system of the fuel cell vehicle by preventing the overheating of the stack due to failure of the water pump. The system prevents the heat-exchanged cool water from being mixed with cooled water supplied through the supply line when temperature of any one of the stacks rises abnormally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell cooling system.    Stacks (2, 4)    Radiator (10)    Temperature sensors (20)    Water pumps (110, 210)    Adjustment valves (120, 220)    Flow line (200)    Bypass line (400)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a case (20) having an electrode group, and a cap assembly (30) that seals the case. A positive electrode current collector (40) is electrically connected with the electrode group and cap assembly. A negative electrode current collector (50) is electrically connected with electrode group and case. The negative electrode current collector has uncoated portion (52) that protrudes towards the electrode group and has through-holes to communicate with electrode group.    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge and discharge efficiency are improved by discharging gas generated inside the unit cells, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of secondary battery.    Case (20)    Cap assembly (30)    Positive electrode current collector (40)    Negative electrode current collector (50)    Uncoated portion (52)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a generator for generating electric power of 12 volt. A compressor is operated by the electric power of 12V. The compressor is installed at a position of an engine. The automobile obtains rotatory power from oil pressure, and generates the electric power by rotatory power. A battery stores the electric power.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile generates electric power in self-generating manner utilizing oil pressure, thus reducing energy consumption, and enhancing efficiency and productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric automobile. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a bare cell (5) with a cap plate (13) including an electrode terminal (9). A resin molded section (5) is positioned covering the cap plate. A wing-like bottom cover is fixed to the lower surface of the bare cell such that the bottom cover has asymmetric wings that extend towards the upper surface of the bare cell.    USE - Can type secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery with asymmetric wing like bottom cover. Uses include but are limited to hybrid vehicle, cellular phone, note-book computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Bottom cover can be fixed to the secondary battery reliably and the thickness of the secondary battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the can type secondary battery.    Wing-like bottom cover (1)    Bare cell (5)    Electrode terminal (9)    Cap plate (13)    Resin molding section (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode electrode (12) spaced apart from a cathode electrode (11). An end of an anode electrode body (13) protrudes out of an upper surface of a case (10). A terminal (15) of a U shaped anode terminal unit (14) is separated from the electrode body, and protrudes out of the case as high as a terminal of the cathode electrode. A connection electrode (16) protrudes out of the upper surface of the case as high as the electrode body. A fuse (17) is attached to a protruded portion of the electrode body and the protruded portion of the connection electrode by bolts (18a, 18b).    USE - Battery for use in a trunk room of a vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the fire of the vehicle body even when providing the wiring between the anode electrode terminal of the battery and the fuse of an engine room gets damaged by protruding the anode electrode body and the connection electrode of the anode terminal out of the case and connecting the protruded anode electrode body to the protruded connection electrode with the fuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a battery.    Case (10)    Cathode electrode (11)    Anode electrode (12)    Anode electrode body (13)    U shaped anode terminal unit (14)    Terminal (15)    Connection electrode (16)    Fuse (17)    Bolts (18a, 18b)
NOVELTY - A separator is provided between the anode and cathode plates. An electrode assembly (10) is provided with the anode and cathode current collectors and is accommodated into a cylindrical case (20). A cap assembly is provided at the upper portion of the case. The cathode current collector (53) is joined with the bottom surface (20b) of the case having contact portions.    USE - Secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode current collector is joined with the case effectively so that the operation efficiency of the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (10)    Cylindrical case (20)    Bottom surface of case (20b)    Welded portions (51,52)    Cathode current collector (53)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (13) interposed between a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12) of an electrode group (10). A cap assembly (30) is provided with a bent plate (33) and combined with a case (20) that is used for accommodating the electrode group. A lead member (60) having a bending part (61) is connected with the electrode group and the cap assembly. The bending part of the lead member has a stress concentration unit that concentrates the bending stress, where the stress concentration unit is a groove.    USE - Secondary battery for driving a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle, an electromobile, an electric bicycle and an electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is manufactured in a simple manner by applying an integrated lead member. The battery has improved productivity. The resistance of the lead member can be reduced by increasing thickness of the lead member to improve the output power of a unit cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable secondary battery.    Electrode group (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (20)    Cap assembly (30)    Bent plate (33)    Lead member (60)    Bending part (61)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a polygonal shaped groove (110) formed on an upper surface of a cap (100) at its center. A spiral shaped thread (200) is projected from an inner surface of the cap. A wire connector (300) is formed at an outer surface of the cap for connecting a wiring to a battery.    USE - Terminal for connecting a battery used in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring can be connected to the battery efficiently. The oxidation and corrosion of the terminal can be prevented, since the terminal is formed by tantalum alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a terminal.    Cap (100)    Groove (110)    Spiral shaped thread (200)    Wire connector (300)
NOVELTY - The reformer (100) has an ignition unit (30) to burn a hydrocarbon-based fuel and an oxidizing agent in an initial operation state of the reformer for preheating an oxidation catalyst (22), where the oxidation catalyst is formed on an oxidation reaction unit (20). The oxidation reaction unit has two sections (41, 42) formed on two sides of the unit and interposed inside the oxidation catalyst. The ignition unit is located at the section (42), and a stream of an oxidizing agent is formed from the section (41) to the section (42) through the oxidation catalyst.    USE - Fuel reformer for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer saves the energy necessary for the initial operation, improves the operation efficiency, and reduces the initial operation time. The reformer reduces the damages of the oxidation catalyst due to flame, thus increasing the thermal gradient and durability of the oxidation reaction unit, and hence increasing the life time. The reformer has simple structure, thus reducing the volume of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel reformer.    Oxidation reaction unit (20)    Oxidation catalyst (22)    Ignition unit (30)    Sections (41, 42)    Fuel reformer (100)
NOVELTY - The part has a combination part (12) inserted around a battery terminal, and a joint part (30) formed at two sides of a cutting part (20). A body (10) has a coupling plate (60) adjacent to the combination part. A head part (51A) of a bolt (51) is inserted into a groove (32) of the joint part. A battery sensor (70) is welded to the coupling plate, and has two shunt pins fixed to an upper surface of the shunt resistor. An end of a sensor terminal is projected towards a side end of the shunt resistor. A printed circuit board (PCB) has an insertion hole for the shunt pins and the sensor terminal.    USE - Battery post pole coupling part for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The part inserts the head part of the bolt into the groove of the joint part such that the additional process of fixing the head part of the bolt is not necessary during fastening the nut, thus increasing the fastening force. The part avoids the leakage of electricity into the car body, so that the lifespan of the battery is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery post pole coupling part.    Body (10)    Combination part (12)    Cutting part (20)    Joint part (30)    Groove (32)    Bolt (51)    Head part (51A)    Coupling plate (60)    Battery sensor (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves initializing an LCD by waking-up a microcomputer, when a controller area network (CAN) signal is transmitted from a vehicle to a cluster in a remote keyless entry (RKE) operation during a battery-power state. A direct current (DC)/DC converter, which controls voltage for controlling a contrast of the LCD, is disabled by a MICOM in the battery-power state. Power is supplied through a regulator to the DC/DC converter and the LCD by the MICOM to enable the DC/DC converter. Data transmitted from the MICOM is displayed on the LCD in the form of graphic or character.    USE - Method for removing cluster remote keyless entry noise in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the noise of the direct current (DC)/DC converter in the operation of the remote keyless entry (RKE) operation by additionally installing the switching circuit, so that the DC/DC converter is disabled in the battery-power state, and the DC/DC converter is enabled after the ignition-on state, and prevents unnecessary replacement of the battery by increasing the transmission/reception distance of the RKE.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a process for removing cluster remote keyless entry noise.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The assembly (110) has a polymer electrolyte membrane (112) having a reaction gas manifold and a cooling water manifold for sucking and discharging reaction gases and cooling water. Catalyst layers (114) of a cathode and an anode are bonded to two surfaces of the membrane. A gas diffusion layer (120) is bounded to the surfaces for uniformly dispersing the reaction gases and one of gaskets (130, 140) is integrally formed corresponding to a shape for preventing leakage of the cooling water. Two gaskets are molded using a liquid selected among a fluoride group or a silicon material.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves the assemblage rate, minimizes the contamination that is caused due to leakage of the anti-freezing agent, and increases the interfacial adhesion between the assembly and the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (112)    Catalyst layers (114)    Gas diffusion Layer (120)    Gaskets (130, 140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a transfer part (10) for transferring waste batteries (1), and a collector (70) for collecting waste filling solution discharged from the waste batteries. A reservoir (80) stores regeneration solution for the waste batteries. A regeneration solution supply part (20) includes an injection rod that is inserted into a perforated hole. A pump provides suction force to the injection rod and a movement unit moves the regeneration solution supply part forward and backward to place the injection rod above a perforated battery. A control part controls the movement unit.    USE - Apparatus for regenerating a waste battery of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The waste filling solution is exchanged with regeneration solution in an easy manner. The apparatus reduces the working time, and prevents leakage of the waste filling solution and the regeneration solution. The manufacturing cost of the apparatus is less. The apparatus reduces the fatigue of the operator. The apparatus improves the reliability of the regeneration solution. The life period of the apparatus product is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a waste battery regenerating apparatus.    Waste battery (1)    Transfer part (10)    Regeneration solution supply part (20)    Collector (70)    Reservoir (80)    Waste battery regenerating apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an interference coating groove (102), and a shaft provided with a moving contact. Multiple connecting parts (110) are located at an aperture side end part of a yoke (100), and a fixed contact point is installed at the yoke. A magnetic circuit is provided inside the yoke to generate magnetic field, and a bonding groove (201) is provided in a plate (200). A hook (112) is extended in a longitudinal direction of a holder (111), and a metal case is welded in the plate.    USE - Apparatus for fixing an actuator between a storage battery and a direct current (DC) power conversion device of an electromobile such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in a solar cell generating system and a wind power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the gap generation between the contact surface of the yoke and the plate, enhances the efficiency of the magnetic circuit, and prevents damage of the metal case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an actuator fixing apparatus.    Yoke (100)    Interference coating groove (102)    Connecting part (110)    Holder (111)    Hook (112)    Plate (200)    Bonding groove (201)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon thin film is formed through a direct or buffer layer on a base material, and the amorphous silicon thin film is laminated. A metal is doped to the amorphous silicon thin film. Polycrystal or semi-single crystal which carries out annealing treatment of amorphous silicon thin film after metal dope is produced, and solar cell panel is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell panel used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light weight solar cell panel having high electric power generation efficiency, is efficiently and economically manufactured.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains a nonaqueous solvent containing cyclic phosphazene compound (1), and a supporting electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for non-aqueous-electrolyte electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for timepiece, electromagnetic hold, water boiler device, wrist watch, including but not limited to wall clock, solar timepiece, memory backup, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electronic device, industrial apparatus, apparatus for aeronautical navigation, apparatus for cordless, and gas apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides non-aqueous-electrolyte electrical double layer capacitor having excellent nonflammability, capacitor performance and charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains a nonaqueous solvent containing cyclic phosphazene compound of formula (1), and a supporting electrolyte.    R1=halogen, alkoxy, cycloakyloxy, alkenyloxy or aryloxy, preferably fluorine or chlorine;    R2=alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, or aryl;    n=1-4;    m=0-6;and    n+m=3.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a drain valve (46) provided in a drain flow path (47) which discharges moisture content in a fuel cell (2) outside. A temperature sensor (21) detects the temperature in the fuel cell. A controller (5) has the control data which prescribe the correlation of the temperature in the fuel cell, and the temperature of the drain valve. Based on the control data and the detected temperature of the fuel cell, the controller estimates the temperature of the drain valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in other moving bodies, such as a robot, a vessel, or an aircraft, and can be used in electric power generation system for buildings and residence.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature of drain valve which permits or interrupts discharge of moisture content in fuel cell system can be estimated with sufficient precision, and malfunctioning during start-up of fuel cell system can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Controller (5)    Temperature sensor (21)    Drain valve (46)    Drain flow path (47)
NOVELTY - An arithmetic processing unit (7a) computes the weight of antifreeze inside the fuel cell (2) from the measured result of temperature and concentration of the antifreeze. The scavenging-air processing is started after the shutdown of the fuel cell. The scavenging-air processing is stopped when the amount of residual water in the fuel cell becomes less than a predetermined amount.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system which can grasp the moisture content of the fuel cell correctly, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for scavenging-air processing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel gas pipe line (4)    Arithmetic processing unit (7a)    Temperature sensor (44)    Concentration sensor (45)
NOVELTY - The system has a residual water amount detection unit detecting an amount of residual water in a fuel cell. A capacity detection unit detects a remaining capacity of an electrical storage apparatus. A memory stores an amount reference value of the residual water and, a memory stores a remaining capacity reference value. A scavenging-air control unit controls a scavenging-air process by comparing the detected residual amount and remaining capacity values and the stored residual water amount and remaining capacity reference values.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. stationary-type fuel cell system and mobile-type fuel cell system, for a vehicle such as a fuel cell electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle, vessel and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air control unit controls scavenging-air process by comparing the detected residual amount and remaining capacity values and the residual water amount and remaining capacity reference values, so that the fuel cell can be started in a reliable manner, and prolonged scavenging-air process is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between scavenging time and measuring impedance. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel gas and oxidation gas to shared gas flow path of fuel cell (29) which are segmented into multiple segments (SD) by the insulation structure. The gain and phase of alternating current value and alternating voltage are measured for every segment of battery, while applying alternating current in segments of battery, to calculate the impedance.    USE - Impedance distribution measuring method of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance distribution measurement of fuel cell can be calculated efficiently and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell impedance distribution measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell impedance distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (29)    Electronic load (30)    Impedance measurement unit (31)    Controller (32)    Segments of fuel cell (SD)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has dilution structure (5) which mixes and dilutes dilution air from fuel gas group (4) to fuel off gas discharged from purge valve (28). The controller adjusts amount of mixing of dilution air in dilution section based on duration of electric power generation pause state.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in robot and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The intermittent operation time of fuel cell system can be increased and the fuel consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel gas group (4)    Dilution structure (5)    Purge valve (28)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly comprises an electrode that is arranged at the both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, which is provided inside a fuel cell. A gas piping group (3) has a gas supply flow path (31) that supplies a reactive gas to the fuel cell. An ion exchanger (38) is provided in a water supply flow path which supplies water to the fuel cell so as to remove the impurity ion in the water content which is collected by a metal separator (35).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in robot, aircraft, electric train and electric power generation of building, factory and house.    ADVANTAGE - Since the impurity ion in the water content collected by the separation device is removed, the corrosion of the metal separator can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Gas piping group (3)    Gas supply flow path (31)    Metal separator (35)    Ion exchanger (38)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery controller for supplying cooling air to a battery by a cooling fan based on temperature information from a battery temperature sensor and internal resistance information from a battery voltage sensor and a battery electric current sensor. The battery controller reduces a volume of the cooling air when an internal resistance raise degree is detected by the battery voltage and electric current sensors are greater than a predetermined degree. The controller increases the volume of the cooling air when the internal resistance raise degree is below the predetermined degree.    USE - Battery cooling device for use in a drive system of a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle, and can also be used for an aircraft and a vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal amount of cooling can be performed according to the performance-degradation rate, so that the lifetime of the battery with quick performance-degradation rate is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the relationship between the temperature and cooling-fan air volume. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a metal bottomed case (27) which accommodates a top collector (30) and a bottom collector (31) respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of an electrode group (25) consisting of a positive electrode plate (21), a negative electrode plate (22), and a separator (26). Three or more projections (32) are provided in the center of the bottom collector such that some of the projections are made not to touch the electrode group. The bottom collector is electrically connected to the bottom face of the case through at least one of the projections.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. alkaline storage battery used as drive power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides secondary battery excellent in large current discharge with small connection resistance, without generating the perforation of the bottom face of a bottomed case, when welding a lower collector and the bottom face of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partly notched perspective view which shows a structure of a cylindrical secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Electrode group (25)    Separator (26)    Case (27)    Top collector (30)    Bottom collector (31)    Projections (32)
NOVELTY - The system has correction unit (95) to correct difference of map data (94) based on water content computed by water balance calculation of fuel cell, and actual value of alternating current (AC) impedance of fuel cell. The map data indicates the correlation of AC impedance of cell, and moisture content.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - System can correct the map data showing correlation of AC impedance and moisture content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Control unit (90)    Operation control unit (91)    Map data (94)    Correction unit (95)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a control unit (90) which has an estimating section (94) that approximates a scavenging-air implementation time based on a predetermined time. An abnormality processing section (95) forces a scavenging-air processing to terminate when the predetermined time elapses from a scavenging-air start time and an AC impedance cannot be measured.    USE - Fuel cell system used as onboard power supply system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for supplying electric power to other mobile object e.g. robot, vessel, aircraft or fixed object e.g. residence, building.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively implement a fail-safe processing through accurate estimation of scavenging-air implementation time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of control unit for scavenging-air processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control unit (90)    AC impedance measuring section (92)    Measurement memory (93)    Estimating section (94)    Abnormality processing section (95)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) includes a spacer (40) interposed between adjacent cells (20). The spacer has a contact part (42) which contacts at least one cell among the adjacent cells, and a non-contact part (44) which does not contact either cell but spreads in a planar shape. Through holes (46) are formed in the non-contact part such that each through hole is connected to an air space (47) between the cells at the opposite sides of the non-contact part.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for motor mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise which leaks to the exterior of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Cells (20)    Spacer (40)    Contact part (42)    Non-contact part (44)    Through holes (46)    Air space (47)
NOVELTY - The battery integration circuit apparatus includes a laminate type battery (500) which has a negative electrode collector (502) and a positive electrode collector (501) individually provided at laminated ends. Organic-semiconductor layers (510-590), which form a circuit, are laminated on the positive electrode collector.    USE - Battery integration circuit apparatus for drive system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for discrete mounting of three-phase inverter, thus reducing size, weight and manufacturing cost. Eliminates the need for external wiring for coupling a battery and the three-phase inverter, thus electric power loss due to wiring resistance is not produced, and high performance is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery integration circuit apparatus.    Laminate type battery (500)    Positive electrode collector (501)    Negative electrode collector (502)    Second negative electrode collector (505)    Organic-semiconductor layers (510-590)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) supplies electric power generated using liquid fuel to a load. The stage of fuel-supply stop to the fuel cell is determined based on required electric power in the load side and time lag from the fuel-supply stop to electric power generation stop.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be efficiently utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Auxiliary power supply (4)    Fuel cell electric power generator (101)    Fuel accommodating unit (102)    Pump (104)
NOVELTY - The manifold which is provided for emission of air is connected to the connection flow path provided in each cell. An insertion rod (121) which is inserted in to the manifold determines whether the foreign material exists in the connection flow path. A fiberscope (130) and a monitor (150) confirm the position of the connection flow path based on the determined result.    USE - Test apparatus of fuel cells mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The foreign material exists in the connection flow path is determined easily without disassembling the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the test apparatus of fuel cells.    Inspection rod (110)    Insertion rod (121)    Fiberscope (130)    Expansion-contraction unit (145)    Monitor (150)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) consists of anode (2), cathode (3), separator (4) and non-aqueous electrolyte containing anode mixture and lithium salt dissolved in non-aqueous solvent. The anode mixture contains anode active material containing lithium-nickel complex oxide. The moisture content of anode mixture in the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is 1000-6000 ppm.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electrically driven driver, motor vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and cyclic characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of battery.    Battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode group (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel temperature sensor detects the temperature of a fuel cell comprising an anode pole and a cathode pole. A control unit sets the electric potential of the cathode pole less than open-circuit electric potential, when the detected temperature exceeds threshold value.    USE - Fuel-cell system for use in motor vehicle. Can also be used in domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of catalyst layer of the cathode pole can be suppressed by controlling the electric potential of cathode pole. Hence, excess gas consumption and excess auxiliary machine loss can be suppressed. The fuel consumption of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operating method of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a back-flow controlling valve provided between piping and drain valve, which prevents back flow of gas from piping side to drain valve side. A control apparatus performs the valve opening control of back-flow controlling valve and drain valve and scavenges inside the circular flow paths by oxidizing agent gas discharged from drain valve when performing valve opening control of the scavenging-air inlet valve and introducing the oxidizing agent gas into the circular flow paths.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ejector (5)    Control apparatus (9)    Drain valve (b1)    Back-flow controlling valve (b4)    Scavenging-air inlet valve (b9)
NOVELTY - A battery case (60) has air taking-in openings (70-72) and air discharge openings (73-75) and accommodates several battery modules (51-59). The opening-and-closing-shutters (80-85) open or close the openings (70-75) and a cooling fan (65) guides the air in the case. A battery controller (64) identifies a battery module having a high internal resistance value and controls the opening-and-closing of respective shutter so that the supply of cooling air is accelerated.    USE - Battery cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery controller identifies a battery module having a high internal resistance value and controls the opening-and-closing of respective opening-and-closing shutter so that the supply of cooling air is accelerated, the identification of the battery module having high deterioration degree is reliably performed, the deterioration degree can be made to delay deterioration of the battery module having high internal resistance value and the durability is improved, and the variation in the durability between the battery modules is suppressed. Hence the durability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery modules (51-59)    Battery case (60)    Battery controller (64)    Cooling fan (65)    Air taking-in openings (70-72)    Air discharge openings (73-75)    Opening-and-closing-shutters (80-85)
NOVELTY - An electric current stable determination unit determines whether acquired electric current is stabilized. The inclination of electric current value change is computed by dividing difference with respect to detected electric current values stored in storage unit. An amount calculation system switch unit switches method of electric storage amount calculation from electric current accumulation computing method to direct current resistance method when inclination of computed electric current value change is larger than predetermined value.    USE - Electric storage amount calculation apparatus for battery mounted in vehicle e.g. vessel, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of appropriate electric storage amount calculation method can be selected according to state of measured value of battery. The abrupt change of electric power allocation from battery is prevented so that deterioration of fuel consumption can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform illustrating battery electric current value and state of charge of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The mixed compound such as ammonia and water is fed into an ice heat exchanger (6) through a distribution pipe (1) after electric power generation. The mixed compound is liquefied with the ice by surplus electric power in the ice heat exchanger at midnight. The liquid mixture is circulated to the feeding pump (2) through the distribution pipe.    USE - Power generating plant of mixed media.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied stably and economically. The leveling of day-and-night electric power demand load is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of the power generating plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Distribution pipe (1)    Mixed media feeding pump (2)    Ice heat exchanger (6)    Hydrogen natural gas combustion heat exchanger (7)    Waste gas pipe (9)
NOVELTY - The blower has a drive motor (24), which drives a fan (31) arranged in a fan case (35). A control board (22) is arranged in an opposite side of an inlet (37) to control the drive motor. The fan case is provided between the fan and the drive motor. A partition plate (42) accommodates a division space (36) in a fixed base (21), the drive motor, and the control board. Negative pressure generated on a back side of the fan is utilized for operating the drive motor such that the air in the division space is sucked out of the through-hole (41).    USE - Air blower for cooling a battery assembly, which is a power supply for vehicle drive mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blower effectively prevents temperature rise of the control board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an air blower.    Fixed base (21)    Control board (22)    Drive motor (24)    Fan (31)    Fan case (35)    Division space (36)    Inlet (37)    Through-hole (41)    Partition plate (42)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a spiral groove (2a) formed in rear surface (27a) of a small diameter portion (27) of an impeller support plate (26) opposing the back surface of an impeller. The spiral groove comprises four linear grooves (29a) that are inclined with respect to radial direction so as to generate pressure in radial direction inwards by rotation of the impeller.    USE - Non-displacement type centrifugal compressor for fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination of compressed air by the atmosphere of the rotating shaft support is prevented. Hence the contamination of fuel cell stack is prevented and the fall of electric generation capacity is reduced. The maintenance period of fuel cell can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the spiral groove in impeller support plate of compressor.    Impeller support plate (26)    Small-diameter portion (27)    Outer peripheral surface (27b)    Internal peripheral surface (27c)    Spiral groove (29)    Linear groove (29a)
NOVELTY - The engine starter (30) has a magnetic switch (42) that attracts a switch portion and turns ON the switch automatically by sending drive electric current through a coil (42a). The magnetic switch is turned ON manually by turning ON a forced switch (50), when the pressure of remaining electricity in a battery is less than a threshold value.    USE - Portable engine starter for use during battery discharge of vehicles such as passenger car and industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to microcomputer which is mounted in vehicle is prevented by preventing the spark produced during connection. Hence the durability of the engine starter is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the portable engine starter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Portable engine starter (30)    Voltmeter (38)    Magnetic switch (42)    Coil (42a)    Forced switch (50)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell mounting vehicle has a floor panel (210) formed with a center tunnel (210CT), and a fuel cell system including fuel cell stacks (150L,150R) and hydrogen gas supply arranged under the floor panel and the center tunnel. The center tunnel is formed with a continuous inclination, which makes one side of the tunnel higher than the other and opens to the tunnel exterior at the front or rear of the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents stagnation of e.g. hydrogen gas, within center tunnel even when such gas leaks during non-operation of vehicle, since center tunnel is provided with continuous inclination running from front to back of vehicle. Presence of continuous inclination allows for smooth discharge of hydrogen gas to outside of tunnel as well as withdrawal of fuel cell system components from within tunnel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the fuel cell stack and its surroundings. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling water supply port (141in)    Cooling water discharge port (141out)    Fuel cell stacks (150L,150R)    Floor panel (210)    Center tunnel (210CT)
NOVELTY - A center tunnel (210CT) is formed in the floor panel (210) extending in front-back direction of vehicle. A fluid distributor is arranged in the center tunnel in downward direction of floor panel for distributing the fluid to the vehicle width direction. The fuel cell stacks (150L,150R) are arranged in the vehicle width direction of fluid distributor for receiving supply of fluid from fluid distributor.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stagnation of gas in the center tunnel is suppressed, even if the hydrogen gas leaks by the permeation of hydrogen gas at the time of non-operation and long term storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vehicle stand. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage components (129L,129R)    Cooling water discharge port (141-out)    Fuel cell stacks (150L,150R)    Floor panel (210)    Center tunnel (210CT)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a device main body (2) which has the security function to alert abnormality, and a lithium ion secondary battery (13) provided in the inside of the device main body. The lithium ion secondary battery quickly charges with the electric current more than 10 coulomb (C) and is used as auxiliary power supply which supplies electric power required for operation of the device main body in the state with which supply of the main power supply (11) is cut off.    USE - Security apparatus for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents theft of motor vehicle. Security level is improved with the car security apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit structure of the car security apparatus. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Device main body (2)    Main power supply (11)    Lithium ion secondary battery (13)    Live part (15)    Portable terminal (19)
NOVELTY - A connection unit (720) thermally connects a battery (500) which is a power supply of a motor and an engine (200). A pair of temperature detectors (620,630) detects the temperature of positive and negative electrode connecting terminals (510,520). A switch unit comprises an electronic control unit (100) and a switch (710) for changing the thermal connection state of the battery and the engine by the connection unit, according to the detected temperature (T1,T2) of positive and negative electrode connecting terminals.    USE - Control apparatus of hybrid system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal connection state is switchable and the unnecessary heat radiation is eliminated by turning OFF the thermal connection state. Thus the temperature of the battery can be stored suitably within the drive temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control unit (100)    Engine (200)    Battery (500)    Positive electrode connecting terminal (510)    Negative electrode connecting terminal (520)    Temperature detectors (620,630)    Switch (710)    Connection unit (720)    Detected temperature (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (10) provided with an anode (10a) and a cathode (10c). A high voltage fuel gas source stores fuel gas for supplying the gas to the anode, and an oxidation gas supply device supplies oxidation gas to the cathode. A fuel gas supply control part starts supply of the fuel gas with respect to the anode from the fuel gas source when the pressure at cathode side has reached specified value. A cathode pressure sensing device detects the pressure of the cathode side of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the differential pressure between the poles during start-up of the fuel cell system or stop based on a pressure environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling start-up in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (10a)    Cathode (10c)    Air compressor (30)    Control part (40)
NOVELTY - The device has cylindrical batteries (1) adjoined and arranged along a mutually parallel position. A spacer (2) is used for providing a ventilation gap (3) between the cylindrical batteries. The spacer is equipped with a connection rib (5), which is connected with a pair of connecting ring (4) inserted at both ends of the batteries. A case (9) is provided with a slit-shaped ventilation opening (9A), where the ventilation opening is connected with a ventilation fan. An armored can of each battery is connected with a welding electrode.    USE - Power supply device for use in an electric vehicle e.g. hydrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can be cooled efficiently. The component cost required for the device can be reduced and the manufacturing of the device can be enhanced. The device connects the pair of connecting ring reliably with good balance. The structure of the device can be made simple. The battery module can be insulated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power supply device.    Cylindrical battery (1)    Spacer (2)    Ventilation gap (3)    Connecting ring (4)    Connection rib (5)    Case (9)    Slit shaped ventilation opening (9A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a heat exchanger (13) that performs heat exchange process between a waste gas which is obtained during the electric power generation of a fuel cell (1) and water. A processing unit processes the condensed water from the heat exchanger. A water treatment apparatus has an ion exchange resin unit (9) that processes the water which is supplied from a tank. The sensors (21,22) measure the electric conductivity of the condensed water and processed water which is obtained from the ion exchange resin unit.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric conductivity of the condensed water and processed water are measured by the sensors, the lifetime of the ion exchange resin apparatus and processing unit can be judged appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Ion exchange resin unit (9)    Heat exchanger (13)    Control apparatus (14)    Sensors (21,22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a hydrogen supply source (21) supplying gas to a fuel cell (2). A gas temperature estimation unit comprising a control unit (5) and a pressure sensor (21a) estimates the temperature gas of released from the supply source. The control unit controls the opening-closing operation of a shut-off valve (28) so that the estimated gas temperature exceeds the predetermined temperature.    USE - Gas supply system for use in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train and as power generation equipment for residential building and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of sealing performance and the overcooling of real portion of shut-off valve are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell system (1)    Control unit (5)    Hydrogen supply source (21)    Pressure sensor (21a)    Shut-off valve (28)
NOVELTY - A terminal welding unit welds the terminals (3,3') to the electrode pads (1,1') by welding and cutting the terminal in the peeling site of electrode pad. A rolling-up unit winds the electrode plate simultaneously through the rolling-up reel by supplying the insulating paper (4).    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor production apparatus for power storage of electric equipment and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of electrode plate is performed rapidly and easily and the entire apparatus is made compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrode plates (1,1')    Activated charcoal (2)    Terminals (3,3')    Insulating paper (4)
NOVELTY - A metallic raw material powder containing magnesium, aluminum and rare-metal oxides is ground until it becomes nanometer crystal grain, by ball mill. The ground material of metallic raw material powder is then heat-processed to obtain magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder.    USE - Manufacture of magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder for vehicle-mounted fuel cell and industrial machines.    ADVANTAGE - The magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder is excellent in hydrogen storage ability, and can be manufactured simply and economically in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic raw material powder containing magnesium, aluminum and rare-metal oxides is ground until it becomes nanometer crystal grain, by ball mill. The ground material of metallic raw material powder is then heat-processed to obtain magnesium-aluminum group hydrogen occlusion alloy powder of formula: MgxAl100-x, where x is 47.5-70.0. The rare-metal oxide is chosen from oxides of niobium, zirconium, vanadium, tantalum, titanium and/or aluminum.
NOVELTY - Alloy is tin-gallium alloy having tin content of 93 atomic% or less (excluding 0 atomic%). 0.1 mass% or more of metallic element(s) whose normal electrode potential is lower than gallium is added with respect to total amount of tin-gallium alloy standard. The metallic elements are aluminum, magnesium, silicon and/or zinc.    USE - Alloy is used for producing hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Alloy is economical and has excellent corrosion resistance with respect to water and produce hydrogen easily and efficiently by contact with low-temperature neutral water.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating trigger discharge between trigger electrode of coaxial-type vacuum-arc vapor deposition sources and anode electrode. The concurrence of the arc discharge by deposition sources is carried out when generating the arc discharge between cathode and anode electrodes with front end made of different metal materials including platinum and ruthenium. The simultaneous discharge of metal nanoparticle produced from metal material is carried out in vacuum chamber and is coated to the processing substrate.    USE - Alloy nanoparticle preparation method for forming thin alloy nanoparticle thin film as catalyst layer for fuel cell and carbon nanotube.    ADVANTAGE - The desired alloy nanoparticle is prepared efficiently by using several coaxial-type vacuum-arc vapor deposition sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) alloy thin film preparation method; and    (2) coaxial-type vacuum arc vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the arc discharge waveform during alloy nanoparticle preparation method.
NOVELTY - A lead alloy contains (in mass%) arsenic (0.095 or less), tin (0.001-0.02) and silver (0.001-0.02), and antimony. The lead alloy further contains copper (0.001-0.02) and bismuth (0.001-0.02).    USE - Lead alloy is used for lead storage batteries (claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead alloy has excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, fluidity and productivity even if content of arsenic is reduced. Lead alloy provides lead storage battery having excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A metal porous component contains precious metal element, and metal nanoparticles having particle diameter of 1-4 nm.    USE - Metal porous component is used for catalyst for fuel cell, automobile-exhaust catalyst, electrode material for battery and electrolysis, and sensor material used in sensor design (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal porous component is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the metal porous component.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a base material for detection in a vacuum vessel. The inside of the vessel is made into a predetermined vacuum state and base material is left in the vacuum vessel for predetermined time. The substance adhered to the surface of the base material is analyzed for detection of the quality of the base material.    USE - Quality detection method of stained object in pulsed laser deposition (PLD) apparatus used in forming membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pollution state in the vacuum vessel of the pulsed laser deposition apparatus can be ascertained before film formation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of detecting quality of stained material in pulsed laser deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeation metal layer is peeled from a substrate. The peeled hydrogen-permeation metal layer is heated process at 500-1100 degrees C in vacuum or inner gas atmosphere, and hydrogen-permeation metal film is manufactured. The heat processing is performed by interposing the peeled hydrogen-permeation metal film with ceramic board or ceramic-fiber cloth containing alumina, silica and/or zirconia. The hydrogen-permeation metal layer contains palladium or palladium alloy.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen-permeation metal film used for fuel cell, and for manufacturing silicon for semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeation metal film has excellent crack-proof property and hydrogen permeability, is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition comprises N-alkoxy alkylation polyamide resin, a polymerizable acidic phosphoric acid compound, a silane compound and an organic solvent. A portion of nitrogen of the N-alkoxy alkylation polyamide resin is substituted by alkoxy alkyl group. The silane compound contains methacryloxy group, acryloxy group, its hydrolyzate and/or its condensation polymer.    USE - Electroconductive composition is used for forming electroconductive film (claimed) used for sensors, signal transmission medium, solid capacitor, ion-exchange membrane. Uses of electroconductive composition include but are not limited to electrolyte of primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell, antistatic agent, fog prevention material, paper, modifier for pulps, coating material, coating agent and display element of display devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition provides electroconductive film with excellent electroconductivity, water resistance, strength, transparency without producing cracks. The display devices comprising the electroconductive film has excellent reflection preventing property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electroconductive composition.
NOVELTY - A hose has layer containing resin composition obtained by dynamically cross-linking isobutylene type polymer (a) having alkenyl group at the terminal, thermoplastic resin (b) and hydrosilyl group containing compound (c).    USE - Hose for fuel cells of motor vehicles. Can also be used for pure water piping, hydrogen and oxygen piping and hydrogen mixed water distribution piping.    ADVANTAGE - The hose has excellent flexibility, excellent barrier property with respect to hydrogen, oxygen and water, excellent rubber elasticity and high temperature sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hose has layer containing resin composition obtained by dynamically cross-linking isobutylene type polymer (a) having alkenyl group at the terminal, thermoplastic resin (b) and hydrosilyl group containing compound (c). The thermoplastic resin is styrene-isobutylene block copolymer, polypropylene type block copolymer or polyethylene type polymer. The composition further contains polyolefin type resin, polyamide type resin or liquid polybutene.
NOVELTY - The cell has a membrane electrode assembly (73), electrode catalyst layers (75a, 75c) formed on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (74) and a separator (SP) which clamps the assembly. A gas flow path member (78) is provided in between the separator and the assembly, where the member comprises multiple flow-path structural members. The structural members contain an uneven shaped flow-path structural member with corrugations. The structural members are stacked such that thickness of a lamination direction of the flow path member is not changed with mutual positional offset.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a fuel cell system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is formed in such a manner that the deformation of the structural member can be absorbed and desirable contact-pressure is provided to the electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Separator (SP)    Membrane electrode assembly (73)    Electrolytic membrane (74)    Electrode catalyst layers (75a, 75c)    Gas flow path member (78)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of electrical-double-layer-capacitor electrode involves forming active material layer by molding electrode material containing electrode active material, binder and thermally-decomposable polymer particles, laminating collector and active material layer, followed by heating active material layer at 260-350 degrees C and decomposing thermally-decomposable polymer particles.    USE - Manufacture of electrode of electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently manufactures electrode having excellent internal resistance.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode and a negative electrode are laminated on an electrode stacking unit (12) through a separator. The shrinkage force of an elastic film (17) around the electrode stacking unit in lamination direction is larger than in surface direction. The shrinkage force of the elastic film in the lamination direction is 10-20000kN/m2 and the thickness of the film is 50-100 micrometer.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. hybrid capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric wheel chair, solar power generation device, domestic electric appliances and wind-power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The charge and discharge performance of the electrical storage device is improved. Since the increase of the internal resistance of the device is suppressed, the durability of the electrical storage device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode stacking unit (12)    Elastic film (17)    Positive electrode terminal (18)    Negative electrode terminal (19)    Adhesive tape (22)
NOVELTY - A water ejection nozzle (47) delivers water at the inlet side of the air flow passage in the fuel cell stack (11). A condenser (14) extracts the moisture from the air flow passage at the downstream side of the fuel cell stack and re-circulates collected water to the nozzle. A coolant that is circulated through the condenser is cooled by the moisture extraction process and is supplied to an air conditioning system.    USE - Fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell etc., for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, luggage cart etc.    ADVANTAGE - There is no need for using exclusive air conditioning system in vehicle as the coolant circulated through the condenser is utilized for the air conditioning purpose, so that space utilization efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Condenser (14)    Condensed water pipe (41)    Water ejection nozzle (47)    Cooling system (70)
NOVELTY - A battery container accommodates a laminated structure of a positive electrode, a negative electrode that is arranged between a metal film and a resin film. Portions of the positive electrode and the negative electrode are electrically connected with an upper cover (1) and a bottom container (2), respectively. The upper cover and the bottom container are piled up and joined together through an insulating film (7).    USE - Flat non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for electrical storage systems used in domestic applications, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the upper cover and bottom container are piled up and joined through the insulating resin, the area for occupying the components inside battery container is reduced and the energy density is increased. Also the heat dissipation by the metal container is improved with slim structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and side views of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Upper cover (1)    Bottom container (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Insulating resin (7)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has a heat radiation plate (14) that is exposed through a case (12) accommodating a battery block (10). An insulation conduction material (15) is positioned between a heat radiation plate and a lead board (13) to expose the thermal radiation of a battery (11) to outer side of case.    USE - Pack battery e.g. lithium ion battery pack. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery pack and nickel cadmium battery pack used in electric-power-assisted bicycle, power tool, motor vehicle and electrically-driven motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - Heat of battery is radiated outside through insulation conduction material. Thus, the temperature rise of battery is limited effectively and bad effect by temperature rise of battery can be prevented effectively by cooling the battery block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of pack battery.    Battery block (10)    Battery (11)    Case (12)    Lead board (13)    Heat radiation plate (14)    Insulation conduction material (15)
NOVELTY - The reactor (2) has a reactor main-structure (25) accommodated in the sealing space of a box in which electric heat patterns (68,69) are formed. The box has through-hole (24a) that allows lead wires (61-66) connected to electric heat patterns, to pass. A sealing agent (67) containing polyimide resin is embedded in the through-hole.    USE - Reactor for use with fuel cell. Can also be used in notebook type personal computer (PC), mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine, vehicle, house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness of the box can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of reactor.    Reactor (2)    Through-hole (24a)    Reactor main structure (25)    Lead wires (61-66)    Sealing agent (67)    Electric heat patterns (68,69)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanowall is grown on a substrate by vapor phase epitaxy. A diamond-like carbon thin film formed in the carbon nanowall is removed to purify carbon nanowall.    USE - Method is used for purifying carbon nanowall used in manufacture of catalyst layer for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used for power supply of moving vehicle and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides purified carbon nanowall which is capable of changing porosity and macroscopic structure such as pattern freely. The carbon nanowall has excellent gas permeability. The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) has an electrolyte film and electrode structure (12) stacked with metal separators (14,16). An ultraviolet-ray washing is performed with respect to the metal separator (14) which is integrally molded with a sealing membrane containing silanol group. The ultraviolet-ray washing is performed at atmospheric condition.    USE - Manufacturing method of metal separator for fuel cells of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the metal separator is hydrophilized reliably using simple and economical process and the dew condensation of generated water in the fuel-gas flow path is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte film and electrode structure (12)    Metal separators (14,16)    Oxidizing-agent gas flow path (30)    Cooling medium flow path (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has water permeation board (A) with oxidizing agent gas flow path, in which coolant flow path edge portion (4) is formed along direction orthogonal to oxidizing agent gas flow path. A water permeation board (B) has fuel gas flow path and coolant flow path edge portion (10) formed along direction orthogonal to fuel gas flow path. The boards are joined using adhesive layer to form board laminate (C). A coolant flow path is formed in portion surrounded by coolant flow path edge portions (4,10).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condensed water can be guided to coolant flow path rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the water permeation board laminate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rib (1)    Channel (2)    Coolant flow path edge portions (4,10)    Water permeation boards (A,B)    Water permeation board laminate (C)
NOVELTY - The pack has a holding member equipped with multiple battery installation holes through which a groove part is geared to corrugation (34) of outer peripheral surface (32) of a cylindrical shaped cell (10) that is formed in an internal peripheral surface of the installation hole. The cylindrical shaped cell is held in a state inserted in the battery installation hole of the holding member such that the corrugation of the cell outer peripheral surface and the groove part of the battery installation hole mutually fit.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, pack for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugation of the cell outer peripheral surface and the groove part of the battery installation hole mutually fit so as to prevent the relative rotation of the cylindrical shape cell with respect to the holding member, thus avoiding the malfunction and ensuring high quality and reliability of the battery pack. The pack avoids the need of a locking mechanism that reduces the number of parts and simplifies the manufacturing process, thus enhancing the working efficiency regarding the attachment of the cell to the pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective and front views of cylindrical shaped cells of the battery pack with the front-end part in an expanded state.    Cylindrical shaped cell (10)    Outer peripheral surface (32)    Corrugation (34)    Convex part (34a)    Recessed part (34b)
NOVELTY - The module has an electric energy storage assembly (20) provided in a case (10), where the case is made of aluminum. The assembly has a face that is in thermal contact with a lower wall (13) of the case, while being in electrical isolation, where the assembly has another face that is covered by a cover (32) electrically connected to the energy storage assembly. A maintaining unit maintains the assembly against the lower wall of the case, and authorizes a swelling of the cover on the latter face of the assembly, where the maintaining unit has a recess (16).    USE - Module for detecting the ageing of an electrical energy storage assembly and for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maintaining unit authorizes a swelling of the cover on the face of the energy storage assembly, thus directly measuring the raising of the internal resistance of the electric energy storage assembly, and hence permitting to detect the end life of electric energy storage assembly in easy manner. The module raises internal pressure of the electric energy storage assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a left and right parts of the module.    Case (10)    Lower wall (13)    Recess (16)    Electric energy storage assembly (20)    Cover (32)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate with current collectors provided. An end portion of each current collector is joined to a face of a current collecting disk (7) positioned on a side of an electrode body at a set of joint portions. The current collecting disk is made from same material as the current collector, and is provided so as to face an end face of the electrode body. The joint portions take on width-expanded shape gradually expanding from a joint end portion with the current collector to the current collecting disk.    USE - Cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery for use as a power source for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting disk is made from the same material as the current collector, and is provided so as to face the end face of the electrode body, and the joint portions take on the width-expanded shape gradually expanding from the joint end portion with the current collector to the current collecting disk, so that volume is increased at the portion with width-expanded shape, thus suppressing the internal resistance, and hence providing high performance and high reliability of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view schematically illustrating a cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery.    Winding group (6)    Current collecting disk (7)    Battery container (10)    Shaft core (12)    Disk-like negative electrode lead (13)    Positive electrode lead (14)    Gasket (15)    Cap (17)    Cylindrical lithium-ion secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - A base metal coating layer (164) is formed on the surface of a separator base material (60) in region with electrical contact resistance between the gas separator (130) and adjacent portions. A carbon coating layer (66) contains carbon material. The base metal layer includes several electron-conductive particles on surface such that the base metal layer contacts carbon coating layer. The stability of electron-conductive particles of base metal coating layer is maintained such that carbon coating layer is formed on surface of base metal coating layer.    USE - Fuel gas separator.    ADVANTAGE - The conductivity of the separator is ensured by the electron-conductive particles. Hence the increase in resistance due to passive film can be prevented. The required thickness of metal coating layer for realizing sufficient corrosion resistance can be reduced. Hence the manufacturing cost of the separator is reduced. The adhesion between the metal coating layer and carbon coating layer can be improved by protecting the coating layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the separator.    Separator base material (60)    Underlying coating layer (62)    Carbon coating layer (66)    Gas separator (130)    Base metal coating layer (164)
NOVELTY - The instrumentation system has collimator system (30A,30B) is in optical communication with light source (32) to collimate beam from light source into first collimated beam (34A) which passes through the gas line (28). The first diffraction grating (38A) through which the first collimated beam passes to the passage through the gas line. The first focus system (44A) focuses the light transmitted from the first diffraction grating on a first detector (40A). The first detector receives the first collimated beam to first diffraction grating.    USE - Instrumentation system for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of the instrumentation system which operates at high temperatures for the full lifetime of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) a method of instrumenting a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the general block diagram view of a fuel cell system with an instrumentation system.    Gas line (28)    Collimator system (30A,30B)    Light source (32)    First collimated beam (34A)    First diffraction grating (38A)    First detector (40A)    First focus system (44A)
NOVELTY - The system charges the accumulator of the hybrid system using wind energy and contains blade wheels (2) that are set into rotation by the prevailing wind of travel. Generators (1) are operated by the rotation of the blade wheels and provide the required energy for the accumulators.    USE - For automobile with hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The wind of travel flowing over the roof is used to drive the wind power system and to provide the energy necessary for driving a hybrid system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind power system    generators (1)    blade wheels (2)    wind guide plate (3)
NOVELTY - The connection box for cables (6, 8, 10) in the starting circuit (12) between the battery (14) and the starter motor (16) of a vehicle (18) has at least two modules (20, 22), of which at least one first module (20) is on one side (A) of a wall (24) and at least one second module (22) is on the other side (B). The box has connectors (e.g. 42) providing an electrical connection between the modules.    USE - For electric cables in a motor vehicle, between the starter circuit and the starter motor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced voltage loss in cables.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a vehicle frame with the connection box fitted.    Cables (6, 8, 10)    Sides of wall (A, B)    Starting circuit (12)    Battery (14)    Starter motor (16)    Vehicle (18)    Modules (20, 22)    Wall (24)    Connector (42)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has two magnetic circuits, which are excited by a magnetic flow. The magnetic circuit has a temperature-dependent magnetic resistance (7). The magnetic flow through the respective magnetic circuit is influenced in dependence of the temperature of the resistance. An electromagnetic coupled coil (14,15) is provided with one of the magnetic circuits, in which a voltage induces a suitable magnetic flow in the corresponding magnetic circuit.    USE - Device for generation of electrical energy from heat energy for use in internal combustion engines and in power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic coupled coil is provided with one of the magnetic circuits, in which a voltage induces a suitable magnetic flow in the corresponding magnetic circuit, and hence avoids the loss of energy and ensures simple conversion of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electrical energy from heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the device with two magnetic circuits.    Device (1)    Permanent magnets (2)    Magnetic resistance (7)    Housing (8,9,10,11)    Electromagnetic coupled coil (14,15)
NOVELTY - The device has electrical heating elements to liquefy the available ice. One or more electrical heating elements are locally arranged within a component that forms a melt water channel with ice warming. The electrical heating element has geometrically arranged heat conductive elements, e.g. parallel running metallic ribs, that forms a melt water channel.    USE - Device for heating individual components of a fuel cell system in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device has electrical heating elements to liquefy the available ice and one or more electrical heating elements are locally arranged within a component, that forms a melt water channel with ice warming, and thus a continuous circulation of the reaction water ensures a quick start of a gas cell system of motor vehicles.
NOVELTY - The protective housing (3) has two transverse walls (10,11) and two side walls (12,13) that are formed by separate construction units, which are assembled for enclosure (8). An installation space (2) is provided, which is arranged between two longitudinal carriers (6) of the vehicle (1). The enclosure is fastened to both longitudinal carriers.    USE - Protective housing for a battery in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two transverse walls and two side walls are formed by separate construction units, which are assembled for enclosure, and installation space is arranged between two longitudinal carriers of the vehicle, and hence ensures an improved support of forces in the crash and improved collision protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle within area of a protective housing.    Vehicle (1)    Installation space (2)    Protective housing (3)    Battery (4)    Longitudinal carriers (6)    Enclosure (8)    Transverse walls (10,11)    Side walls (12,13)
NOVELTY - The protective housing has two transverse walls (10,11) and two side walls (12,13), which together forms a lateral enclosure (8) for a battery support room (9). A base structure is provided that limits downward to the battery support room, which has two base cross beams fastened to the enclosure. A cover structure (20) is provided that limits upward to the battery support room, which has two cover cross beams fastened to the enclosure.    USE - Protective housing for an automotive battery, particularly in a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two transverse walls and two side walls together forms a lateral enclosure for a battery support room, and base structure is provided that limits downward to the battery support room, which has two base cross beams fastened to the enclosure, and hence ensures a protective housing with an increased stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a protective housing.    Automotive battery (4)    Enclosure (8)    Battery support room (9)    Transverse walls (10,11)    Side walls (12,13)    Cover structure (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting actual electric charge of a double-layer capacitor in connection with turning off of a motor vehicle. The electric charge is compared with a required electric charge in order to directly supply electric components of the vehicle after activated with a voltage sufficient for operation. The capacitor is charged in connection with the turning off of the vehicle to a large extent up to the required electric charge, particularly up to less determined safety reserve.    USE - Method for supplying electric charge into a double-layer capacitor of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The double-layer capacitor is charged in connection with the turning off of the vehicle to the large extent up to the required electric charge, particularly up to the less determined safety reserve, thus increasing the life span of the double-layer capacitor, and hence providing the double-layer capacitor, which is ready for use in a short time after starting process of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electric charge into a lithium-ion energy storage of a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a transmitting-/receiving device (SES) for sending a request signal (AFS) over a wireless communication interface (FSS) to an identification device (IDV), which is connected with an energy storage (BAT). The transmitting-/receiving device receives energy storage specific data (ESD) from the identification device over the interface to identify the energy storage and/or an operating condition of the energy storage. The request signal is a radio signal, which comprises the data and/or energy for energy supply for the identification device.    USE - Device for monitoring an energy storage (claimed) i.e. rechargeable battery, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmitting-/receiving device receives the energy storage specific data from the identification device over the wireless communication interface to identify the energy storage and/or the operating condition of the energy storage, thus enabling identification of the battery and/or energy storage in connection to the monitoring device in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy storage comprising a communication device    (2) an arrangement for supplying electrical energy for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a motor vehicle with an arrangement for supplying electrical energy for a motor vehicle.    Request signal (AFS)    Energy storage (BAT)    Energy storage specific data (ESD)    Wireless communication interface (FSS)    Identification device (IDV)    Transmitting-/receiving device (SES)
NOVELTY - The burner (10) has a heated vaporization chamber (30) formed outside an outlet (38) in a gas-tight manner. The size of the outlet is adjusted such that a gas jet is produced at the outlet by the gas overpressure set in a vaporization chamber by damping the liquid fuel. A flow rate of the gas jet is obtained to produce a mixture in a mixing pipe (40) by passive supply of oxidation gases surrounding the mixing pipe and to supply the mixture to the combustor. The outlet is connected with a combustor (50) through the mixing pipe.    USE - Burner i.e. pilot burner, for burning a liquid fuel, in a burner device and a thermal generator (all claimed) that is utilized in a motor vehicle for producing electrical power from heat provided by the burner.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the outlet is adjusted such that the gas jet is produced at the outlet by the gas overpressure set in the vaporization chamber by damping the liquid fuel, thus simplifying mechanical structure of the burner, and allowing the burner to operate with low electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a burner.    Burner (10)    Heated vaporization chamber (30)    Outlet (38)    Mixing pipe (40)    Combustor (50)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has multiple single battery cells (2 to 9) to store electricity, and a connecting unit electrically connects single battery cells. The connecting unit has a conductor framework (12) with multiple conductor framework layers (13,14,15).    USE - Device for storing electrical energy, particularly for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting unit has a conductor framework with multiple conductor framework layers, and thus a reliable connection of single battery cells for storing the electrical energy is ensured in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the device.    Device (1)    Single battery cells (2 to 9)    Conductor framework (12)    Conductor framework layers (13,14,15)    Control terminals (25 to 33)
NOVELTY - The system has a water-level detecting and prompting device for detecting water level of a cell water tank (N) and for alarming when the water level declines to dangerous water level. The water-level detecting and prompting device is provided with a single chip (D), alarm (Y), triode (Q), resistor (R1) and a water level sensor (G) in the cell water tank. A power supply port of the single chip and one end of the alarm are connected with a power supply (Vcc) and are respectively connected with one end of the sensor and one input port of the single chip by the resistor.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water-level detecting and prompting device can automatically alarm when the water level in the cell water tank declines to dangerous position, thus assuring safe operation of the system, and avoids observing water level change manually by staffs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Single chip (D)    Water level sensor (G)    Cell water tank (N)    Triode (Q)    Resistor (R1)    Power supply (Vcc)    Alarm (Y)
NOVELTY - The pack has a 42 volt super capacitor and a 36 volt battery pack directly connected in parallel, and anodes serially connected with a high current fuse and formed as an output anode end of the power pack. Cathodes are connected and directly formed as the output cathode end of the power pack. A unit body of the 36 volt battery pack is fixed with a temperature sensor that is connected with a signal collecting input interface of an integral control system. The temperature sensor is located on a liquid adding cover.    USE - Forty two volt power supply pack for hybrid power car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack avoids using additional alternative current to direct current converter, thus providing simple, reliable and inexpensive hybrid power system. The pack reduces discharging current of the battery pack and prolongs service life of the battery. The quick charging performance of the super capacitor is taken to directly realize secondary charging of the super capacitor to the battery pack, thus raising charging performance and energy recycle of the battery pack, reducing charging time of the battery pack, and fully demonstrating performance of the super capacitor. The hybrid power car has ideal power and energy saving and energy recycle functions, and provides safety to the integral control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a forty two volt power supply pack.
NOVELTY - The source has a two-way direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter connected with a super capacitance set, and a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter is connected with a motor. The super capacitance set supplies the power to promote the running continuation of the vehicle. The data and parameter are detected by a single-plate micro controller and displayed on a display via Controller area network(CAN) bus interface. The single-plate micro controller or Digital signal processor (DSP) controls the solar charging process.    USE - Vehicle solar and super capacitance mixed power source.    ADVANTAGE - The source supplies efficient power source to the vehicle via the solar cell, the super capacitance set and the control and management system. The source solves the problem of short running continuation with the single super capacitance. The source reduces the pollution to the environment. The energy flow management can be taken to the super capacitance, the solar cell and the driver motor to drive the motor to run normally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle solar and super capacitance mixed power source.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a commercial power accumulator, solar battery array, wind-energy generating set and a rolling generating set recycled to utilize for providing power for an electric motor for running through a running controller and a shunting and voltage limiting controller.    USE - Environment friendly power car.    ADVANTAGE - The commercial power accumulator, solar battery array, wind-energy generating set and the rolling generating set can be recycled to be utilized for providing power for the electric motor, which saves the energy and reduces the pollution. The car provides convenience for the people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an environment friendly power car.
NOVELTY - The economizer has a solar panel connected to a battery and a direct current motor in parallel. The direct current motor is connected to an air compression pump in transmission. The air compression pump is connected with a compression air bottle through a radiator pipe, and the compression air bottle is connected to an air inlet pipe of an engine by a high pressure air supplying pipe. A check valve is provided on a pipeline between the air inlet pipe of the engine and an air filter. The solar panel is installed on an automobile roof.    USE - Solar pressure increasing fuel economizer for saving energy in an automobile combustion working system.    ADVANTAGE - The economizer saves oil for the automobile by utilizing solar energy with the premise of not changing internal structure of automobile such that air with pressure higher than atmosphere pressure and temperature lower than environmental temperature is supplied to the engine, thus improving the charging efficiency and compression ratio of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar pressure increasing fuel economizer.
NOVELTY - The method involves leading out two metal connection sheets that are vertical to a top face of lithium batteries as negative/positive leading electrode connection sheets of the lithium batteries. The metal connection sheets are bent to 90 degree, and overlapped together based on requirements of serial connection and/or parallel connection. A front cover and a rear cover are provided at front portion and rear portion of the lithium batteries. A middle supporting frame is equipped between two adjacent lithium batteries.    USE - Method for connecting lithium battery groups (claimed), for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium batteries are safe to use and convenient to maintain, and save electric power. The reliable connection of the single batteries can be realized. The batteries have high significance and actuation towards the industrialization of the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a battery pushed into a battery case as a drawer, and two plugholes equipped on a back end surface of the battery in an inner part of a battery container. Two plugs are equipped on the inner part of the battery container and opposite to back end surface of the battery. The plugs are automatically inserted into the plugholes to locate the battery in the battery box, when the battery is pushed into the battery case as drawer. A plughole component outputs electricity of the battery by matching the plugs and the plugholes.    USE - Automatic fast splicing mechanism for use in a battery and a battery box of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism absorbs coaxial error by preparing and assembling the plug and the plughole, avoids vibration of the battery corresponding to the box and vibration of the box corresponding to the vehicle, and ensures safe outputting of electricity of the battery from the plug. The mechanism satisfies automatic fast splicing condition of electrical parts with high voltage and large current, thus realizing fast assembling and disassembling of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an automatic fast splicing mechanism.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a hand shaped handle locked by a plug pin to form a track of a lock. The pin is fixedly mounted on a lower part of a suspension link locating seat, and inserted in a socket fixed on a lower part of a rectangle shaped handle seat on a front door to form another track of the lock. A quick release mechanism i.e. pair square bolts, is fixedly mounted on the front door. A double bolt is driven by a cam mechanism to control a double latch mechanism to realize a latch double locking or releasing double locking.    USE - Battery unit double-locking quick-release latch mechanism for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism latches reliably, releases expediently, supports for realizing an integrated battery unit installing and unloading quickly, and avoids the centrifugal force and shaking, when the vehicle turns around, so that the mechanism makes sure the demand of safely latching of the battery unit and installing and unloading quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery unit double-locking quick-release latch mechanism.
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple parallel monomer battery cores (1) provided with a cathode plate and anode plate, where the battery cores are connected in parallel with each other via a structure of multiple integrated type tabs. Cathode tabs and anode tabs (5) are respectively integrated with the cathode plate and anode plate. Tab tapes are separately stuck on the cathode and anode tabs to seal a cathode pole (7) i.e. stainless steel bolt, an anode pole (8) i.e. brass bolt, and a battery cap (13).    USE - High-power lithium-ion battery for use in an electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The total internal resistance of battery is decreased by connecting the monomer battery cores in parallel with each other via the structure of multiple integrated type tabs. The currents of cathode and anode are distributed more uniformly, such that the battery has high discharge rate and specific power, long circulation life, and is not easy to form lithium branch crystal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-power lithium-ion battery in partial sectional view.    Parallel monomer battery cores (1)    Anode tabs (5)    Cathode pole (7)    Anode pole (8)    Polytetrafluoroethylene washer (9)    Safety valve (12)    Battery cap (13)    Battery casing (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel with metric ratio greater than 1 to the anode of a fuel cell and supplying air with metric ratio equal to 1 to the cathode of the fuel cell. The electrodes of the fuel cell is maintained in low voltage for a certain period of time continuously or discontinuously, and maintaining a single mono-cell or all mono-cells or most of mono-cells in the fuel cell to minus 0.1 to plus 0.3 V. The air is supplied to start up a fan or pump that pushes the forced air flow to supply an oxidizer to the cathode of the fuel cell.    USE - Method for humidifying a fuel cell for use during start up of the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides good humidification function to the dried fuel cell due to long-term shelving, and starts up the cell quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating a method for humidifying a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A pure aluminum (Al) powder is used with water to produce hydrogen. The method comprises providing specified volume of refined Al powder, where weight ratio of Al powder and water is 1:2-2.5; mixing and then to 40 degrees C; and vacuumizing to less than or equal to 3 KPa and then continuously reacting Al powder with water to obtain hydrogen gas.    USE - The pure aluminum powder is used for producing hydrogen gas (claimed) for fuel cell car and other middle and small transportation tools or components.    ADVANTAGE - The powder can continuously react with water to produce hydrogen at low vacuum state.
NOVELTY - The device has engine, to which an electric motor is coaxially connected, and a battery electrically connected with a battery managing controller. A signal collecting unit is utilized for collecting the battery voltage, current change, battery temperature and battery allowance during starting the engine and after starting. Essential resistance of the battery is be obtained through a battery performance computing formula. The obtained value is utilized in the form of a parameter for correcting the battery performance.    USE - Battery performance detecting device for hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device predicts the battery performance and the working area can be corrected according to the predicted battery performance, thus improving the battery efficiency and lifespan of the hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method for detecting battery performance.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
(AT505169-A4)   NOVELTY - The battery has two functional units with battery cascades (12a, 12b). One of the battery cascades is provided with decoupling devices (11a, 11b) for electrically decoupling one of the battery cascades. A connecting device such as direct current (DC)/DC converter (21) and a switch and/or relay (22), is provided for connecting the decoupled functional unit with a store for electrical energy. A non-active functional unit, an accumulator and/or super condenser are applicable as the store.    USE - Redox flow battery i.e. vanadium redox flow battery, for an energy supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting device such as direct current (DC)/DC converter and switch and/or relay, is provided for connecting the decoupled functional unit with the store for electrical energy, thus ensuring fault-free and functionally reliable operation of the energy supply system with improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery with active and inactive battery cascades.    Decoupling devices (11a, 11b)    Battery cascades (12a, 12b)    Direct current/direct current converter (21)    Switch and/or relay (22)
(AT505141-A1)   NOVELTY - The method for the connection of fuel cells (1) to an adjacent component (2), between two reactors or between two components, comprises producing the connection by connecting element (3) consisting of glass solder that hardens at room temperature and becomes plastic at operating temperature. The reactors are micro tubular solid oxide fuel cells and have operating temperature of 400-1100 degrees C. The connecting element is crown glass and balances displacement of 1 mm. The glass solder possesses a chemical composition. An additional ring shaped component is inserted for the reduction of column mass.    USE - Method for the connection of fuel cells to an adjacent component or between two reactors or between two components.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures to increase the durability of the reactors, faster start up time of the reactors, good adhesion to the connected components, simple production compared to the large electrodes and economical industrial mass production, thermal shock resistance, high mechanical integrity, significant miniaturization, and drastic increase of the power density through improved ratio of reactive surface to flowable media.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection with support ring.    Fuel cells (1)    Adjacent component (2)    Connecting element (3)    Support ring. (4)
NOVELTY - The cross linked lanthanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex has a formula (I).    USE - Cross linked lanthanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex for use as precursor of an electrocatalyst of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cross linked lanthanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex prevents agglomeration phenomenon of platinum metal, which increases its catalytic activity, and the complex is cost effective as it comprises small content of platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cross linked lanthanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex having formula (I) is (DMF)10Ln2(Pt(R)4)3).    R=cyano, thiocyanato, halogen, hydroxyl or isothiocyanato group; and    Ln=Tm, Lu, Yb, Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, Gd, Eu, Ce or La.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a cross linked lathanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a garphical representation of an infrared spectrum of the cross linked lanthanide-platinum hetero bimetal complex.
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a housing (120) opened at one side to accommodate an electrode assembly (110) and an electrolyte solution. A terminal plate (130) is installed at the opening of the housing. A pair of external connection terminals (140) is protruded on the housing to electrically connect the electrode assembly with an external circuit. A balancing resistor (150) is mounted on the plate (130) to be electrically connected to the external connection terminal in parallel. A positive pole connection terminal (141) and a negative pole connection terminal (142) are included in the terminal (140).    USE - Unit cell for an electric energy storage device i.e. capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor, a tantalum capacitor, a ceramic capacitor and an electric double layer condenser, used in an electromobile, hydrogen fuel cell car, and uninterrupted power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The cell optimizes a balancing resistance value in consideration to a factor including a rated voltage and a leakage current of the unit cell, thus suppressing the leakage current, and hence equalizing the voltage. The electric energy storage device directly mounts the balancing resistance that is connected to each unit cell in parallel, on the terminal block, thus facilitating alternation and repair with removal and change of the balancing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric energy storage device using a unit cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a unit cell.    Unit cell (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Housing (120)    Terminal plate (130)    External connection terminals (140)    Positive pole connection terminal (141)    Negative pole connection terminal (142)    Balancing resistor (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a cathode rod (115) including a coolant channel (100) is connected to a minus power source. A connection member (130) is inserted in an insulating member (125). An anode core (160) is supplied with hydrocarbon-series fuel and steam, and an exhaust passage (146) in which the hydrocarbon-series fuel is decomposed and discharged. A housing (170) is wound around the outer circumference surface of the anode core to form a hydrocarbon-series fuel chamber (150) and a coolant chamber (152), and has holes (155) to introduce the hydrocarbon-series fuel and coolant.    USE - Torch device for treating hydrocarbon-series fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The device easily decomposes hydrocarbon-series fuel into hydrogen and carbon monoxide on the large scale by plasma steam. The reaction gas for the analysis of the fuel of the Hydrocarbon class is unnecessary, thus avoiding generation of poisonous gas. The damage of the electrode member in the plasma process of the congealed steam is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a torch device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Coolant channel (100)    Cathode rod (115)    Insulating member (125)    Connection member (130)    Exhaust passage (146)    Hydrocarbon-series fuel chamber (150)    Coolant chamber (152)    Holes (155)    Anode core (160)    Housing (170)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a reinforcement electrolyte film portion (42) provided at the outer peripheral edge of the effective electrolyte film portion (41) of a reinforced integrated electrolyte film (40A). The reinforcement electrolyte film portion comprises a reinforcement material impregnated in an electrolyte material. The reinforcement electrolyte film portion has a reinforcing protrusion which projects from the surface of the effective electrolyte film portion.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases strength of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of reinforced integrated electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reinforced integrated electrolyte film (40A)    Effective electrolyte film portion (41)    Reinforcement electrolyte film portion (42)    Side wall (43)    Connection flow path (44,45)    Convex part (46)
NOVELTY - The battery arrangement structure has a brake booster (6) which is positioned in the side of a sub-battery (11) and at the back of a main battery (12). The batteries are positioned in the deep part and side part of the engine compartment (1). The front of the sub-battery is adjoined and the main battery is positioned in a dash panel (4). The batteries adjoin the front side frame (13) and are arranged in the vehicle width direction inward side.    USE - Battery arrangement structure for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to secure the crash space in case of front collision by arranging a main battery and a sub-battery to the deep part of an engine compartment, i.e., the rear-end part of an engine compartment, and a vehicle width direction side part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary perspective view which looked at the deep part and side part of the engine compartment which positioned the sub-battery and main battery from vehicle body diagonally forward.    Engine compartment (1)    Dash panel (4)    Brake booster (6)    Sub-battery (11)    Main battery (12)    Front side frame (13)
NOVELTY - An active material paste containing an active material of cathode is coated on a collector as a base material and dried to form a sheet-like cathode plate containing active material mixture and base material. The sheet-like cathode plate is subjected to roll pressing at dew point of -10 degrees C or less to form sheet-like cathode plate with predetermined thickness, and to obtain a cathode.    USE - Manufacture of cathode used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (both claimed) for electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of cathode efficiently. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is manufactured economically, using the cathode.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has an anode (30) having an anode active material layer (35) containing an anode active material as a main component, a cathode (40) having a cathode active material layer (45) containing a cathode active material as a main component and a porous filler layer (48) containing an insulating filler and a binder formed on the surface of the cathode active material layer. The lithium secondary battery has ratio of initial stage capacitance (mAh/cm2) of cathode and initial stage capacitance (mAh/cm2) of anode of 1.2-2, without the filler layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has an anode having an anode active material layer containing an anode active material as a main component, a cathode having a cathode active material layer containing a cathode active material as a main component and a porous filler layer containing an insulating filler and a binder formed on the surface of the cathode active material layer. The lithium secondary battery has ratio of initial stage capacitance (mAh/cm2) of cathode and initial stage capacitance (mAh/cm2) of anode of 1.2-2, without the filler layer. The insulating filler is inorganic oxide filler such as alumina particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Anode (30)    Anode active material layer (35)    Cathode (40)    Cathode active material layer (45)    Filler layer (48)
NOVELTY - A carrier film has a release property film laminated on the surface(s) of a support film having a tensile elastic modulus of 6.9-17 GPa as measured by ASTM D882 in the vertical direction. The release property film consists of fluororesin.    USE - Carrier film is used in manufacture of fuel cells used for motor vehicles and domestic cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier film enables manufacture of fuel-cell components without wrinkles, with high productivity.
NOVELTY - The heat recovery system has a water supply machine (27) that supplies water to a storage tank (2) which receives heat from a fuel cell unit. A valve (23) interrupts the water flow in a water path (4) that is connected to a water pump (22). The gas inside the storage tank is compressed by closing valve (24) that is connected to a controller (5), when water is supplied to the storage tank. The air in the water path is released by opening the valve (24) so as to pass the compressed gas to the water path.    USE - Heat recovery system e.g. fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the compressed gas in the storage tank is passed to the water path, the freezing of water within the water path is eliminated appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of heat recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (2)    Water path (4)    Controller (5)    Valves (23,24)    Water supply machine (27)
NOVELTY - The polarization direction of a linearly polarized femtosecond laser beam (L0) is changed by rotating a half wavelength board (P) of a rotating cylinder (41). The laser beam from the rotating cylinder (41) is condensed by a condensing lens (R3) and a reflective mirror (M) of rotating cylinder (42) whose axial center corresponds with that of the rotating cylinder (41). The condensed laser beam is irradiated on outer peripheral surface (W1) of a periodic structure (W). When the cylinder (41) is half-rotated, the cylinder (42) is completely rotated.    USE - Method for processing periodic structure such as periodic groove and dimple groove of round bar, cylindrical bar, polyhedron bar, and spherical bar (all claimed) used in crankshaft of engine, outer ring and inner ring of cam, roller bearing, etc., of motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The periodic structure can be processed precisely without using special components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for periodic structure processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laser processing head.    Rotating cylinders (41,42)    Femtosecond laser beam (L0)    Reflective mirror (M)    Half-wavelength board (P)    Condensing lens (R3)    Periodic structure (W)    Outer peripheral surface of periodic structure (W1)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor (5) detects the initial minimum voltage of a secondary battery (4). The final minimum voltage of the secondary battery is detected when the engine is started by supplying electric power from the battery. The deterioration state of the secondary battery is diagnosed from the degree of fall from the initial minimum voltage to the final minimum voltage.    USE - Apparatus for diagnosing deterioration state of secondary battery e.g. lead storage battery mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in diagnosing deterioration state of lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the secondary battery can be determined precisely, without removing the battery from the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the deterioration state diagnostic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (1)    Liquid level sensor (2)    Secondary battery (4)    Microprocessor (5)    Buzzer (7)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a contactor (2) that connects a battery (1) and a load (10). A pre-charge circuit (3) charges a capacitor (13) of the load, which is connected in parallel to the contactor. The pre-charge circuit has a switch (7) that is connected in series to a resistor (6) which limits the electric current flowing through the capacitor. A control circuit (4) has a detection circuit (8) that turns ON the switch so that the charging current of the capacitor flows through the resistor for detecting the internal resistance value of the battery.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle such as hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the detection circuit turns ON the switch so that the charging current of the capacitor flows through the resistor, the internal resistance value of the battery can be determined easily. Hence, the battery is not discharged futilely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Contactor (2)    Pre-charge circuit (3)    Control circuit (4)    Resistor (6)    Switch (7)    Detection circuit (8)    Load (10)    Capacitor (13)
NOVELTY - The battery includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material, in which the average operation electric potential of the positive and negative electrode is 0.6 volts or more with respect to the electric potential off metal lithium. The battery also contains cerium ion and an anion made from a material selected from phosphorus fluoride, boron fluoride, chlorine oxide, carbon fluoride sulfur trioxide, and different compounds of nitride carbon fluoride sulfur dioxide. The negative electrode has larger capacity than the positive electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte battery for battery pack used in motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a non-aqueous-electrolyte battery and a battery pack having excellent overcharge cycle performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a characteristic view showing the relationship between the oxidation-reduction potential of the positive electrode and negative electrode, and the oxidation-reduction potential of the first overcharge preventing agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a battery heat exchanging unit mounted on a battery (110) and a passageway is formed in the heat exchanging unit for allowing a circulation of cooling water. A heat exchanger connected with the heat exchanging unit heat-exchanges the water circulating along a circulation pipe with inside air of a vehicle. A cooling water circulating unit (130) mounted on the pipe circulates the water between the exchanger and the heat exchanging unit. An air blowing unit mounted on a side of the exchanger forcedly blows the inside air to the exchanger.    USE - Battery cooling device for cooling a battery for supplying electric power for a motor in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The air blowing unit mounted on the side of the heat exchanger forcedly blows the inside air of the vehicle to the heat exchanger, thus properly controlling the battery temperature and reducing the power consumption and noise without affecting inner temperature conditions, and hence enhancing the efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a battery cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery cooling device installed in a vehicle.    Battery cooling device (100)    Front air conditioner (105)    Battery (110)    Duct (126)    Cooling water circulating unit (130)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a measuring device which respectively measures discharge electric current of two branch circuits. A pole of a fuel cell is divided into two regions which are insulated mutually. The two regions are respectively connected to a load module to form the two branch circuits. The discharge voltage of the two branch circuits can be regulated respectively. The measuring device is connected to the pole of the fuel cell. A load controller is connected between the measuring device and the load module to adjust the load module according to the discharge voltage.    USE - Electric current measuring circuit for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit uses multi-way adjustable load to make each region of the fuel cell work in same electric potential. The measured electric current and obtained electric current density distribution of the fuel cell is accurate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric current measuring circuit of fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The connector has a cable socket (3) fixed on a mother board (1) i.e. printed circuit board. One end of an electricity obtaining probe (5) is fixed on a surface of the mother board. Corresponding pins of each electricity obtaining probes and the cable socket are electrically connected with each other through a conductive path of the mother board. Installing holes (6) are formed on the mother board. A fixed end is connected with the mother board. Pressing devices are placed parallel on a back face of the surface of the mother board.    USE - Connector for connecting a fuel cell and a monitoring device of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is convenient to assemble and disassemble, and simple in connection. The connector ensures smooth monitoring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell monitoring device connector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Mother board (1)    Cable socket (3)    Electricity obtaining probe (5)    Installing hole (6)    Locating hole (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage-stabilizing unit electrically connected with a fuel cell. A direct-current voltage converter has an end electrically connected with the fuel cell. A micro-processing unit includes a micro-processor to control an operation and for performing mathematical calculations. An auxiliary unit supplies fuel and controls operation condition of the fuel cell. An electric power return circuit device has multiple circuit devices electrically connected with the stabilizing unit. The micro-processing unit transmits the electric power to the electronic device.    USE - Fuel cell device for an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves pre-processing a spongy electrode and a electrolyte metal nitrate solution. A non-electrode area is covered on a surface of an equipment that supports the spongy electrode in a vacuum condition, and a vacuum assistant chemical/electrodeposit is realized. The non-electrode area is placed in distilled water to immerse the spongy electrode to remove a rudimental liquid. A heat process is executed on the spongy electrode for activation. An electromagnet (7) is fixed in a U-type supporting frame (8).    USE - Vacuum assistant chemical/electrodeposit improving method for spongy electrode capacity of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method deposits noble metal or the other material atom on the inner wall of the spongy electrode evenly and quantificationally in vacuum condition, and raises the electrochemical capacity of the spongy electrode, and raises the combining force between interfaces, thus increasing the time working of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a vacuum assistant chemical/electrodeposit improving method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vacuum room (1)    Reacting groove (2)    Chemical/electrodeposit solution (3)    Electromagnet (7)    U-type supporting frame (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid layer channel bent to form a loop hole for forming a main body structure. The liquid layer channel and a loop hole are separated by a channel plate. A shell is formed with a liquid induction hole. Bottom of a car is formed with a balance induction hole that is connected with the liquid layer channel. A motor is fixed in an export unit for inhaling and blowing. A wind indicator is connected with an engine that is connected with a fuel cell. A control plate is connected with the motor that is connected with a reducer and a wheel.    USE - Energy-saving moving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enhances adhesive force, and increases safety and stability. The device is formed by the channel for saving the piston and accelerator pedal. The design of the device reduces weight of the motor car by half, thus saving two-third of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving moving device.
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current power supply group, a positive conducting electrode board and a negative conducting electrode board, which are connected in parallel and insulated. The positive and the negative conducting electrode boards are separately connected with positive and negative electrodes of the direct current power supply group through a conducting wire. A charging contact pin is located at two sides of an automobile body. A quick electric energy memory i.e. capacitor, is fixed in a vacuum sealing cavity and connected with power accumulator group.    USE - Electric energy-compensating device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes the power accumulator group to quickly obtain compensation of electric energy by directly storing or converting the energy, thus largely improving usage proportion of electric energy in vehicle energy system. The device realizes quick compensation of electric energy in the driving process, thus producing greater economic and social benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric energy-compensating device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive material adopts lithium iron phosphate, and a positive current collector adopts aluminum foil. A conductive agent adopts superconducting black carbon and conductive graphite. A positive material adhesive adopts poly-vinylidene fluoride. A negative material adopts natural or artificial graphite. A negative current collector adopts copper foil. A conductive agent adopts superconducting black carbon and conductive graphite. A negative material adhesive adopts poly-vinylidene fluoride or sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, buna s, and the lamination structure is produced.    USE - High capacity lithium iron phosphate power battery for medium and small sized electric tools, household electronic appliance, electric bicycles, electric motors and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is compact in structure. The performance of the battery is steady to largely improve the battery capacity. The battery is utilized for propelling energy for medium and small sized electric tools, household electronic appliance, electric bicycles, electric motors and electric vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is injected with semi-automatic vacuum injection machine, high-purified nitrogen or argon is input when injecting, and the adopted multi-variant electrolyte is consist in a group of a ethylene carbonate, a dimethyl carbonic ester and a diethyl carbonic ester or ethylene carbonate, ethyl methyl carbonic ester and diethyl carbonic ester or ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonic ester and ethyl methyl carbonic ester or ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonic ester, ethyl methyl carbonic ester and diethyl carbonic ester. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a technique for manufacturing a high capacity lithium iron phosphate power battery.
NOVELTY - The controller has a magnetizing current generator (MCG) for applying high frequency oscillating magneto-motive-forces (MMF) to terminals of phase windings of a position dependent flux high frequency transformer (PDF-HFT) by gating electrical power from an input signal waveform to one of the phase windings. A modem (8) gates electrical power between low-to-high frequency signal waveforms in synchronous relationship to a measurable derivative of unbiased high frequency oscillating magnetic fields as provided by the MCG for providing compensated gating.    USE - Brushless multiphase self-commutation controller for excitation control of moving or stationary active winding sets of an electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The modem gates electrical power between low-to-high frequency signal waveforms in synchronous relationship to the measurable derivative of unbiased high frequency oscillating magnetic fields, thus enabling to adjust transfer of excitation power to any electric apparatus for full parametric control and practical operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a brushless self-commutated wound-rotor doubly-fed synchronous electric machine system    (2) a gadget comprising a magnetic core    (3) a wind turbine system comprising an electric machine    (4) an electric vehicle power train system comprising an electric machine system    (5) an electric vehicle assistive steering gadget comprising a pair of electric machine systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a Rotor Excitation Generator (REG) exciting a Power Generator Motor (PGM), which is a Wound-Rotor Doubly-Fed Electric Machine.    Power generator motor (1)    Rotor excitation generator (2)    Rotor assembly (3)    Stator assembly (4)    Switch synchronizer (7)    Modem (8)
NOVELTY - A wind energy extender has a vehicle-manufactured air flow chamber housing an AC wind energy system. The air flow chamber captures the self-generated wind surrounding the forward-moving vehicle. The AC wind energy system produces wind energy powering a generator, which in turns produces and sends an AC electric current to be stored in a vehicle battery.    USE - Wind energy extender for use in gasoline hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Extends travel distance of vehicle using available wind energy produced from captured self-generated air flow, eliminating pollution associated with travel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the right frontal view of a wind energy extender, including an air flow chamber with a front left air flow intake vent.
NOVELTY - The laminated porous film comprises a porous film layer with thickness of 10 mu m that is stacked on a non-woven fabric layer having fiber diameter of 1 mu m or less. An oven is heated at a temperature of 150-200 degrees C, and the stacked film are placed in the oven and heated for 3 minutes. The air permeability of the film is measured before and after heating. The ratio of the air permeability of the film after heating and air permeability of the film before heating is 10 or more.    USE - Laminated porous film for use in battery separator of battery (both claimed) for supplying power to office automation device, factory automation device, household appliance, communication apparatus and electric vehicle. Can also be used in object for packaging, sanitation, livestock farming, agricultural application, construction and medical application, separation membrane and light diffusion plate, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated porous film with shutdown characteristic which enables the pores to close without fail and with high breakdown characteristic can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminated porous film manufacturing method;    (2) battery separator; and    (3) battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active region (18) extending from the bottom surface of an active material piece (16) and spaced apart from upper surface of a collector (12) and a side region (20) extending from side surface of the active region. The active material piece comprises silicon oxide. The oxygen concentration in the side region is lower than the oxygen concentration in the active region.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable device such as personal computer (PC) and mobile phone, portable information terminal, domestic electric power storage apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the negative electrode is suppressed and peeling of active material piece from the collector is prevented by using a simple arrangement, so that the charging and discharging characteristics of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of negative electrode for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode.    Collector (12)    Protrusion (13)    Active material piece (16)    Active region (18)    Side region (20)
NOVELTY - The lamination apparatus has a stage (10) which suction-holds the front-end of tape-shaped separator (S), where the sheet-like electrodes (N,P) and separator are stacked in an order. A reciprocation unit reciprocates the tape-shaped separator centering on the stage in upper direction of stage. A bending guide element (20) covers the both ends of stacked sheet-like electrodes in moving direction of separator and guides the folding-back of separator at both ends of electrodes during reciprocating movement of separator.    USE - Lamination apparatus of continuous separator and sheet-like electrode for use in manufacture of lithium ion secondary cell used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), etc. Can also be used in manufacture of electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Smooth bending of separator is enabled, while protecting the end portion of sheet-like electrodes at the time of bending of continuous separator. Hence the productivity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the lamination apparatus.    Stage (10)    Guide element (20)    Sheet-like negative electrode (N)    Sheet-like positive electrode (P)    Separator (S)
NOVELTY - The device (60) has an assembly of energy storage cells (2) connected in series, and balancing circuits (10, 41) balancing the cells during discharging of the cells by enabling flow of balancing current in the cells. A diagnosis system (61) provides information e.g. temperature, associated to one of the cells. The balancing circuits control the balancing current and a balancing time based on external information e.g. voltage information of a supply battery, independent from the cells and the information associated to the cell, provided by the diagnosis system.    USE - Device for storing energy in a motor vehicle and for being integrated in an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).    ADVANTAGE - The balancing circuits permit compensating difference between leakage current of the cells while accompanying natural discharge of the cells, by providing energy to the cells whose charging voltage is low, thus ensuring automatic balancing of the cells, in an efficient manner, during running of a motor vehicle. The device can be charged during recuperative braking phase in a symmetric manner, irrespective of its charging state, and can be discharged during starting and acceleration phases of the vehicle. The configuration of the device permits reduction in energy consumption of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of balancing an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of an energy storage device.    Energy storage cell assembly (2)    Balancing circuits (10, 41)    Energy storage device (60)    Diagnosis system (61)    Oscillator (62)    External module (63)
NOVELTY - A membrane reactor comprises an ion permeable membrane; a first flow path directing ions from a reactant stream through the ion permeable membrane to form a product stream; and a second flow path flowing the product stream as a counterflow relative to the reactant stream through the ion permeable membrane so that the streams reverse flow within the membrane reactor.    USE - A membrane reactor (preferably solid oxide fuel processor system) for converting carbonaceous fuels into two separate exhaust streams comprising hydrogen and carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor can do the conversion within minimum cost, volume and weight constraints, and with the option of producing electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a solid oxide fuel processor system.    Exhaust stream (25)    Carbon dioxide stream (34)    Carbon dioxide liquefier (35)    Liquid stream (36)    Storage tank (37)
NOVELTY - A sensor device comprises sensor having carbon nanotube filled with non-carbon materials; and analysis unit connected to sensor, and detects or determines concentration of analyte gas in background gas by measuring electronic property response of sensor due to analyte gas. The average electronic property response is greater than or equal to 1% when analyte gas has concentrations of 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm.    USE - A sensor device for detecting analyte gas in fuel cell equipment useful for monitoring hydrogen concentration in fuel stream (e.g., its purity) and detection of equipment leakages.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high demand for improved sensitivity, accuracy, reliability, selectivity and stability beyond what is currently offered by commercially available sensors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sensor device comprises sensor having carbon nanotube filled with non-carbon materials such as titanium compound, zirconium, zirconium hydride, hafnium, hafnium hydride, vanadium, vanadium hydride, manganese compound, iron, iron hydride, cobalt, cobalt hydride, nickel, nickel hydride, palladium, palladium hydride, platinum, platinum hydride, copper, copper hydride, zinc, and/or zinc hydride; and analysis unit connected to sensor, and detects or determines concentration of analyte gas in background gas by measuring electronic property response of sensor due to analyte gas. The average electronic property response is greater than or equal to 1% when analyte gas has concentrations of 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100 ppm.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an air inlet (18) positioned on an outer surface (20) of a vehicle e.g. locomotive (14), above a platform (16). A cooling fluid duct communicates with the inlet and an energy storage device (15). A blower (26) is powered by a respective motor (28) and positioned within the cooling fluid duct to draw cooling fluid into the inlet and through the cooling fluid duct to pass the cooling fluid over or through the energy storage device and into a common vented area (30) of the vehicle. A filtering media (32) is positioned at a filtering location (34) adjacent to the inlet.    USE - Cooling system for cooling an energy storage system i.e. large battery system, of a hybrid electric vehicle such as a hybrid off-highway vehicle, a hybrid marine vehicle, and a hybrid locomotive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the air quality of the incoming outside air to the system. The system minimizes the number of blowers/motors for easier control and maintenance of the system. The system features a single filtering location for all filtering media, thus providing regular maintenance including regular replacement and/or cleaning of each filtering media conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle    (2) a media comprising a set of instructions for performing a method for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a system for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle.    Cooling system (10)    Locomotive (14)    Energy storage (15)    Platform (16)    Air inlet (18)    Outer surface (20)    Blower (26)    Motor (28)    Common vented area (30)    Filtering media (32)    Filtering location (34)
NOVELTY - The container (100) includes a medium containing volume (110) installed with a reinforcing structure (120). The reinforcing structure allows the non-directional flow of medium within the containing volume. The medium containing volume has first and second surfaces.    USE - Container for medium e.g. hydrogen used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight of container, while allowing storage of high pressure medium. Allows container to assume round, non-round, and arbitrary shapes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium containing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the container.    Container (100)    Medium containing volume (110)    Reinforcing structure (120)    First surface (130)    Second surface (140)
NOVELTY - An energy-supply system (1) consists of a hydrogen-supply portion (2) in which a hydrogen product and water react to produce hydrogen and a hydroxide, an energy-generation portion (4) in which energy is generated using hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen-supply portion and oxygen supplied from an oxygen-supply portion (3), and a recycle portion (30) in which hydrogen product and oxygen are produced based on water and the hydroxide discharged from the hydrogen-supply portion.    USE - System is used for supplying energy, such as electricity, underwater, in underground, in sealed facilities, and for mobile units.    ADVANTAGE - The energy supply system improves efficiency, and suppresses discharge when used in sealed space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy-supply system consists of a hydrogen-supply portion in which a hydrogen product and water react to produce hydrogen and a hydroxide, an energy-generation portion in which energy is generated using hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen-supply portion and oxygen supplied from an oxygen-supply portion, and a recycle portion in which hydrogen product and oxygen are produced based on water and the hydroxide discharged from the hydrogen-supply portion. The hydrogen product contains magnesium, nickel, iron, vanadium, manganese, titanium, copper, silver, calcium, zinc, zirconium, cobalt, chromium and/or aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy supply system (1)    Hydrogen supply portion (2)    Oxygen supply portion (3)    Energy generation portion (4)    Recycle portion (30)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte and a non-aqueous solvent capable of dissolving electrolyte. The electrolyte solution contains monofluoro phosphoric acid salt and/or difluoro phosphate, and 1-2000 ppm of iron group element.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic devices, such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, facsimile, copier, printer, liquid crystal television, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic notebook, calculator, memory card, tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor vehicles, toys, game machine, timepiece, power tool, electronic flash and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution has high-temperature storage stability, low-temperature discharge characteristics and safety, and provides battery having improved cycle characteristics, high-capacitance, output and high current density.
NOVELTY - A voltage measurement unit measures the voltage of the unit cell of the fuel cell. A controller limits power generation of the fuel cell if the measured voltage is below a preset threshold, set based on the IR resistance of the unit cell and a load current.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of the membrane electrode assembly resulting from the supply shortage of the fuel gas is efficiently prevented without stopping or restraining the power generation unnecessarily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control routine for power generation of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Energy storage assembly (1) comprises flat electrochemical cells (2), each having pair of electrodes (A, K) electrically connected to electrochemical cells through outward terminals (3A, 3K); and pair of outward terminals of straight outward terminal and curved outward terminal.    USE - Energy storage assembly for electric car, preferably hybrid type electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly exhibits high reliability under extreme conditions, e.g. in a vehicle under high vibration and high temperature, good ampacity, i.e. a good current carrying capacity, whereas the connection resistance should be smaller than the internal cell resistance, and high capacity against thermal and mechanical stress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage assembly.    Energy storage assembly (1)    Flat electrochemical cells (2)    Cell side (2.1)    Outward terminals (3A, 3K)    Casing (4)    Electrodes (A, K)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains a polynuclear complex formed by coordinating a ligand having 5-15 coordinating atoms in a molecule to 2-4 transition metal atoms.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for fuel cell for power supply of mobile machines such as motor vehicles, domestic power supply, mobile telephone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent catalyst activity and stability.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has positive and negative electrodes with proton conductor between them; and enzyme immobilized as a catalyst on the electrode. The electrodes and proton conductor are accommodated in a space between a positive electrode current collector (11) having a structure permeable to an oxidizer and a negative electrode current collector (12) having a structure permeable to fuel.    USE - Fuel cell for electronic apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is capable of suppressing variation in output when an enzyme is immobilized as a catalyst on the electrode, preventing leakage of a cell solution such as fuel; and is capable of being manufactured by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top view of a biofuel cell.    Positive electrode current collector (11)    Negative electrode current collector (12)    Cober (18)    Fuel supply port (18a)
NOVELTY - An electro-catalytic fueling composition comprises an electrolyte (104), and catalytic nanoparticles.    USE - An electro-catalytic fueling composition for use in recharging, e.g. electrochemical cell, fluidized electrolyzer, fluidized fuel cell, or fluidized hydrogen generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - When immersed in an electrolyte, the composition can move freely and the nanoparticles contact with or infuse in a metallic surface as a portion of the electrode and a current collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a portable cartridge comprising an electro-catalytic fueling composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrode (101)    Nanoparticles (102)    Metallic surface (103)    Electrolyte (104)    Separator membrane (110)
NOVELTY - A UPS system (30) has an automatic transfer switch (ATS) (6) coupled between the first source and the UPS and adapted to control the first source coupling to an electrical load (10) when the first source (32) power is noncompliant with predetermined conditions. A source of alternative energy is coupled to the input to the inverter of the UPS. The source of alternative energy comprises of a source of direct current (DC) power and comprises of solar energy, thermal energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, fuel cell energy, biomass energy, tidal energy, or combination.    USE - UPS system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power system that uses alternative source of energy in more efficient and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the first and second source of energy coupled to alternative energy source.    ATS (6)    Electrical load (10)    Generator (14)    UPS system (30)    First source (32)
NOVELTY - A heat preservation container comprises container body (20) having receiving space; at least one fuel cell (31) installed below container body; heating element (33) in inner periphery of receiving space (21); and cover for covering upon container body. The fuel cell serves to actuate heating element for heating receiving space for retaining temperature of receiving space. The fuel cell is placed in a cell casing (30) installed with a switch below the container body. The heating element is formed as heating wires.    USE - Heat preservation container for food.    ADVANTAGE - The container is heated by at least one fuel cell without installing with receptacle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partial schematic view illustrating the heat preservation container.    Container body (20)    Receiving space (21)    Cell casing (30)    Fuel cell (31)    Heating element (33)
NOVELTY - A particulate carbon fuel is prepared by finely dividing carbon particles, introducing the finely divided carbon particles into the fuel cell, introducing a gas containing oxygen into the fuel cell (114), and exposing the finely divided carbon particles to carbonate salts, or to molten sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and/or lithium hydroxide, to mixed hydroxides, or to alkali and alkaline earth nitrates.    USE - Method for preparing particulate carbon fuel for use in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method helps improve the environment by decreasing the amount of pollutants and carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere per kilowatt-hour of electrical energy that is generated, and also helps in decreasing emissions of carbon dioxide which are largely responsible for global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the carbon air fuel cell.    Paste, slurry or wetted aggregation (102)    Anode (105)    Cathode (106)    Inert ceramic separator (107)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a tubular housing (110) with an inner surface, outer surface and two ends, where one end has a cowling (105) to capture wind and direct into an air passage tube. The other end of the housing forms an exhaust for air. An electrical generator (140) is mounted near the latter end and the exhaust. The generator is connected to a fan including fan blades. A fixed helical vane (120) is formed on inner surfaces of the housing. The vane directs the captured wind into a spiraled air flow and focus the wind directly to the blades to generate electrical energy by the generator.    USE - Wind driven electrical power generating system for a vehicle e.g. electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates electrical power from the wind in a simple and cost effective manner and can be utilized for both static and mobile applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind driven electrical power generating system.    Wind driven electrical power generating system (100)    Cowling (105)    Tubular housing (110)    Fixed helical vane (120)    Electrical generator (140)
NOVELTY - The structure (B) has a coupling seat (20) with a coupling portion (21) for positioning externally onto an actuating end (12) of a flexible extension bar (A). An LED light has a light-emitting portion (53) protruding from the seat, and two conductive pins alternatively extending into an accommodating space of the seat. The pins are electrically connected with a fuel cell accommodating portion when a slip controller shifts to a preset position. Shorter conductive pins are misaligned with the accommodating portion for power-off when the controller shifts to another preset position.    USE - Lighting structure for lighting a flexible extension bar.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the structure improves the cost-effectiveness and economic performance of the extension bar, and reduces the volume of the bar while maintaining normal and smooth operation, thus improving ease-of-operation with better applicability and improved efficacy. The structure has a simple construction, and is space-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lighting structure for a flexible extension bar.    Flexible extension bar (A)    Lighting structure (B)    Actuating end (12)    Coupling seat (20)    Coupling portion (21)    Light-emitting portion (53)
NOVELTY - A nano-composite structure comprises nanostructured carbon and nanoparticles.    USE - The structure is used as electrode in a lithium ion battery, capacitor (70), supercapacitor, or battery/capacitor, and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure can improve electrode performance, particularly the charge-and-discharge cycle of lithium ion batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lithium ion battery comprising nano-composite structure as electrode (72A, 72B), and a liquid or solid electrolyte (78) material; and    (2) a method of making a nano-composite structure comprising incorporating nanoparticles into a dispersion of nanostructured carbon in an organic solvent, and forming the dispersion into a nano-composite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of a capacitor containing nano-composite structures.    Capacitor (70)    Electrode (72A, 72B)    Electric double layers (74A, 74B)    Separator (76)    Electrolyte (78)
NOVELTY - The start up method for a fuel cell capable of directly generating power, comprises supplying air to a cathode of a power generation cell, generating power by producing a direct reaction by an electrode, supplying a fuel having a lower heat capacity than that at time of regular operation to an anode, and re-circulating the fuel from an exit to an entrance of the anode. The anode and cathode are present across an electrolyte in the power generation cell.    USE - The start up method is useful for a methanol fuel cell capable of directly generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The start up method minimizes the fuel consumption even at a low environmental temperature, starts up the fuel cell in a short period of time, and suppresses the sudden heat generation due to the methanol oxidation reaction other than the electrochemical reaction at the start time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system.    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Methanol container (6)    Compounding tank (7)    Power generation cell. (10)
NOVELTY - Carbon powder is ground in a ball mill at high temperature, and mixed with ammonium bicarbonate, polytetrafluoroethylene, glycerol and water. The obtained mixture is sprayed on to the carbon cloth and dried. The deposited electrodes are washed, dried, cut and mounted on a frame, and inserted into a holder provided in acid electrolyte bath.    USE - Electro-deposition of catalyst on electrode for membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-deposition of catalyst on the electrode is efficiently carried out.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotation wing unit (7) mounting rotation wings rotated by traveling wind. The rotation wing unit includes an air channel opened and closed by a door. A door driving unit (6) drives the door opening and closing an inlet of the air channel. A door control unit (5) controls the opening and closing of the door by outputting a door closing control signal in accelerating and traveling a vehicle i.e. car, and outputting a door opening control signal in decelerating and stopping the vehicle.    USE - Regenerative power generation apparatus for a vehicle e.g. car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus alternately rotates the continuously arranged rotation wings in opposite directions, thus maximizing the rotatory power of the rotation wings. The energy loss due to the air resistance is minimized, thus maximizing the energy efficiency for generation of regenerative power, and improving the fuel ratio of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a regenerative power generation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Transformer (3)    Storage battery (4)    Door control unit (5)    Door driving unit (6)    Rotation wing unit (7)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a high voltage battery (40), a voltage measuring circuit (50) and an Analog Digital Converter (60). A power supply (70) supplies a voltage from a differential amplifier to positive and negative terminals when photomos relays are connected to the battery in forward and reverse directions respectively. The photomos relays are included in the circuit. The photomos relays are insulated from each other.    USE - Circuit for measuring voltage of a battery in a battery management system of a hybrid vehicle e.g. car or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage measuring circuit decreases manufacturing cost of Battery Management System by using the single CPU for controlling photomos relays. The circuit has the effect that the battery voltage is measured by taking advantage of 48 channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery voltage measuring circuit.    High voltage battery (40)    Voltage measuring circuit (50)    Analog Digital Converter (60)    Power supply (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining parking of a vehicle and a speed by receiving a signal generated by turning on a discharge switch. Power of a super capacitor (20) is cut by turning off a main relay of the capacitor when a current driving mode is in a hybrid mode state. The capacitor is discharged by performing control of a chopper (40) until a voltage of the capacitor decreases to a set voltage. A power-down mode of the vehicle is performed in a super capacitor discharge mode by a super capacitor completion signal when the voltage of the capacitor drops to the set voltage.    USE - Method for controlling discharge of a super capacitor for a fuel cell-super capacitor hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method discharges the super capacitor in a simple, safe and rapid manner to effectively prevent a dangerous accident from being occurred. The method avoids abnormal power down of the fuel cell of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating a super capacitor discharge controlling method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Super capacitor (20)    Micro controller unit (31)    Chopper (40)    Breaking register (50)    Cooling pump (68a)
NOVELTY - The pate has an intermediate plate (13) installed to transfer heat between sheet-like battery cells (10a, 10b) to a heat transfer section, when the cells are integrated to a set. A cooling air path is optionally formed between the adjacent cells such that cooling air penetrates into the cells. A wind cooling passage is formed such that the cooling airflow passes between the cell and cell to inside. A sheeting (12) is provided in an outside one-side end of the cell (10a).    USE - Heat transfer plate for cells of a battery of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer plate protects the cells from external forces, so as to increase a heat receiving area from the cells, and to allow the cooling air to pass between the cells, thus improving the cooling efficiency. The plate increases the lifetime of the cells, and reduces the assembling time of the cells. The plate has high heat transfer capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a heat transfer plate.    Sheet-like battery cells (10a, 0b)    Outer portion board (11)    Sheeting (12)    Intermediate plate (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a supporting holder (10) including an inner receiving space in which battery modules (13) are received, and including an opening formed at top of the holder. A supporting groove is formed at bottom of the holder. The modules and terminals (14) are inserted into the supporting groove. A cover member covers the top of the supporting holder, and is fixed and supported at the top of the modules.    USE - System for supporting battery modules in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting holder permits to receive the battery modules in a compact and simple structure when the modules are mounted to the vehicle, thus improving assemblage workability, and realizing low weight and cost efficiency. The cover member covers the top of the supporting holder, thus applying impact from the modules. The system expands a cooling surface, thus increasing the cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery module supporting system.    Supporting holder (10)    Inhalation plate (12)    Battery modules (13)    Terminals (14)    Opening (22)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (100) has cylindrical battery modules (120) received in a casing (110). The battery modules are disposed in a form of a line from a front side that is an upstream side (113) of cooling air in the casing to a rear side that is a downstream side (114) of cooling air. A preceding battery module and a subsequent battery module provided in the line have a difference in levels.    USE - Battery unit for an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit allows uniform cooling in the battery modules, maintains temperatures and temperature differences of the modules in a predetermined range. The battery unit is inexpensive, and has simple structure and low weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery unit (100)    Casing (110)    Upstream side (113)    Downstream side (114)    Cylindrical battery modules (120)
NOVELTY - The device (22) has an electric wire connected to two contactors (14, 17), and another electric wire connected to contactors (15, 16, 19). A third electric wire is connected to the contactors (14, 18). A cooling line is installed between a resistor (23) and a fuel battery (10). A directional control valve is installed in an inlet and outlet shift of an intercooling line.    USE - Multi-functional resistance device for a fuel cell super capacitor hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed, manufactured and maintained in an easy manner and simple in structure. The device implements initial charge control of super capacitor, regenerative breaking control, voltage up and down curve control, super capacitor discharge control, fuel cell system preheating and room heating functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a multi-functional resistance device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-functional resistance device.    Fuel battery (10)    Micro controller unit (12)    Motor (13)    Contactors (14-19)    Multi-functional resistance device (22)    resistor (23)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a super cap (30) charging power of a fuel cell (10) and supplying charged power to a motor (20). Auxiliary machinery (60) receives and stores the power from the fuel cell to supply the power required for the vehicle, and a power distributing device distributes the power of the fuel cell and the super cap. An inductor is connected to a battery (40). A switch is connected between the inductor and the power distributing device, and another switch is connected between the battery and the former switch.    USE - Fuel cell super cap hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle adopts the battery system to more efficiently and actively drive the fuel cell super cap hybrid system in super cap precharging and regenerative braking current chopping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell super cap hybrid vehicle.    Fuel cell (10)    Motor (20)    Super cap (30)    Battery (40)    Auxiliary machinery (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a dehumidifier (140) absorbing moisture in a battery pack module (120). A battery pack module temperature controlling passage (119) and a dehumidifier drying passage (118) forming air passages to the module and the dehumidifier respectively. A heating device (130) heats air passing through the passage (119) and the passage (118). An opening and closing device (136) is utilized to open and close the dehumidifier drying passage. Temperature sensors (152, 156) and humidity sensors (154, 158) are installed in an inlet side and an outlet side of the module.    USE - Temperature and humidity controlling apparatus for a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus maintains temperature and humidity of the battery pack module in a predetermined range regardless of a peripheral environment and an operating condition to maximize battery charge and discharge efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a temperature and humidity controlling apparatus.    Temperature and humidity controlling apparatus (100)    Dehumidifier drying passage (118)    Battery pack module temperature controlling passage (119)    Battery pack module (120)    Heating device (130)    Opening and closing device (136)    Dehumidifier (140)    Temperature sensors (152, 156)    Humidity sensors (154, 158)
NOVELTY - The resistor (22) has an auxiliary cooling device for cooling the braking resistor or a cooling water line (42) for cooling the braking resistor when a temperature of the braking resistor exceeds a predetermined temperature. The auxiliary cooling device includes an engine control unit (ECU) (47) for controlling a cooling module (45). The cooling water line is provided in the cooling module. A reservoir (41), a magnetic valve (44), a water pump (43) and a temperature sensor (46) are fixed in the auxiliary cooling device.    USE - Breaking resistor for a fuel cell vehicle e.g. truck and large bus.    ADVANTAGE - The resistor can prevent shutdown of the vehicle. The failure of the resistor due to overheating of the braking resistor is prevented. The entire braking efficiency can be improved by enhancing the performance of the resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a breaking resistor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Breaking resistor (22)    Reservoir (41)    Cooling water line (42)    Water pump (43)    Magnetic valve (44)    Cooling module (45)    Temperature sensor (46)    Engine control unit (47)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (10) installed in a fuel cell vehicle. A water pump (30) pumps a coolant into a radiator (20) installed in the fuel cell vehicle for supplying the coolant to the fuel cell stack when the fuel cell vehicle is started. A coolant reservoir (40) is fixed for storing the coolant. The coolant reservoir is installed between the water pump and the radiator. An ion filter (50) is fixed in a bolt coupling manner for easy detachment and attachment. The ion filter is fit in the coolant reservoir.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance of the vehicle is improved by facilitating the exchange of the ion filter, and the coolant necessary for cooling of the fuel cell vehicle is effectively purified. The spacing of vehicle is facilitated through the package of ion-filter and cooling water reservoir. The deionization of all the cooling waters can be facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle cooling system. ' (Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Radiator (20)    Water pump (30)    Coolant reservoir (40)    Ion filter (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer on upper and lower sides of a dry polymer electrolyte membrane, and placing a gas diffusion layer with separation to allow the polymer electrolyte membrane to freely expand. A separator is installed, and the polymer electrolyte membrane is humidified to allow the polymer electrolyte membrane to expand. The polymer electrolyte membrane is fastened at an outer part of the separator during an expanded state of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Stack fastening method for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the stability of fastening by preventing the shrinkage or expansion of the polymer electrolyte membrane, thus improving the efficiency of the stack. The method can be implemented with high conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a stack fastening process for a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hydrogen tank (10) for storing hydrogen to supply to a fuel cell stack (26). Temperature sensors (12) measure temperatures in each hydrogen tank. A pressure sensor (20) measures pressure in the hydrogen tank. The fuel cell stack causes reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity. A fuel processing system (FPS) (24) supplies hydrogen to the fuel cell stack. A control unit (30) calculates an amount of hydrogen supplied from each tank by subtracting the amount of hydrogen left in each tank.    USE - Apparatus for detecting malfunction in a hydrogen tank for a fuel cell vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus ensures reliability in driving a fuel cell vehicle by figuring out that the hydrogen fuel tank avoids supplying hydrogen fuel through comparison between the total amount of hydrogen consumption and the amount of hydrogen supplied from each hydrogen tank. The apparatus improves the stability of the vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen tank malfunction detecting method for a fuel cell vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen tank malfunction detecting apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen tank (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Pressure sensor (20)    Fuel processing system (24)    Fuel cell stack (26)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (20) in cylindrical shape. A ram (23) is inserted to the housing, and moves up and down by an actuator (24). A hanging unit (29) is formed by inserting and fixing a cylindrical shaped bag (30). The bag is made of an elastic material, and filled with electro-rheological fluid (31). A power source (34) is installed at an inner wall of the housing. A battery (37) with a hole (39) is formed at a cover (38) and a hanging groove (40) at bottom of the hole. The battery is clamped by connecting bottom of the housing closely to a surrounding of the hole.    USE - Battery loading device for a vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves degree of freedom of arrangement, and transports the battery securely by clamping the battery with the hanging unit utilizing electro-rheological fluid solidified by electricity, thus increasing working efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery loading device.    Housing (20)    Ram (23)    Actuator (24)    Hanging unit (29)    Bag (30)    Electro-rheological fluid (31)    Power source (34)    Battery (37)    Cover (38)    Hole (39)    Hanging groove (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell (1) buried on entire area of a car-roof. A connection line (2) connects the solar cell and a charger (3) along an inside of a car. The charger performs charge of a battery by charging energy received from the solar cell. A battery (4) is connected to the charger.    USE - Solar cell energy recharge system for a car-roof.    ADVANTAGE - The system charges the battery of the car without exchange permanently by installing the solar cell at the car-roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar cell energy recharge system.    Solar cell (1)    Connection line (2)    Charger (3)    Battery (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power distribution module electrically connected between a battery module (100) and a load (400) for supplying power of the battery module to the load. The power distribution module applies voltage of two terminals of the battery module for applying a high voltage to the driving motor. The power distribution module applies a combined voltage extracted from a unit cells to the electric device for applying a low voltage to the electric device. An output unit receives a driving signal for a drive of the load and allows the signal input part for transmitting with controller.    USE - Power distribution control apparatus of an electrical vehicle i.e. an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus implements control of optimized voltage distribution to cope with various ranges of high voltages and low voltages. The apparatus reduces the design loss, improves the design efficiency, and improves the space efficiency of the interior of automobile part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for power distribution control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power distribution control apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery module (100)    Unit voltage sensor portion (210)    Unit voltage combiner (220)    Unit cell extracting unit (230)    Load (400)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell stack (10) to supply current for driving an electric motor (20). An auxiliary power supply (30) is connected to the stack through a power supply line (55). A stack driving control device (45) supplies the auxiliary power to a cell, whose performance is deteriorated on the basis of a signal input to a cell voltage monitoring device (40), when voltage of the stack is dropped. A resistor (50) is connected between the stack and the cell voltage monitoring device to drop the voltage of the stack and apply a dropped voltage to the cell voltage monitoring device.    USE - Auxiliary power supply control device for a fuel cell of car.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives an automobile deterioration of performance of the fuel cell stack by connecting the auxiliary power supply in parallel to the cell of the fuel cell stack to reduce current for driving the electric motor. The reliability of the fuel battery can be improved when the lifetime of the fuel battery is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an auxiliary power supply control device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric motor (20)    Auxiliary power supply (30)    Cell voltage monitoring device (40)    Stack driving control device (45)    Resistor (50)    Power supply line (55)
NOVELTY - The system has a detector (10), a microcomputer (11), and an electronic control unit (12). The detector is installed on the wire of peripheral components connected with high voltage components and detects leakage current and insulation resistance. The electronic control unit sends a main power cutoff signal and an sleep command signal to an hybrid control unit and a battery management system in case that microcomputer determines that the leakage current and the insulation resistance abruptly changes.    USE - Safety system for high voltage vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit sends a main power cutoff signal and an sleep command signal to an hybrid control unit and a battery management system in case that microcomputer determines that the leakage current and the insulation resistance abruptly changes, and hence ensures shutting of main power and prevent body damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of high voltage vehicle safety system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Detector (10)    Microcomputer (11)    Electronic control unit (12)    Door switch (15)    Window control switch (16)
NOVELTY - The structure (2) has an insulation layer (10) formed along an edge of a bipolar plate, and a heating section (20) provided along an outer circumference of the insulation layer. The insulation layer is made from silicone, epoxy, Teflon (RTM: PTFE), polyethylene, polyurethane, polystyrene, and polyester thermoplastic resin. Two sides of the bipolar plate are contacted with a conductive electrode, and splice plates are equipped with the bipolar plate.    USE - Bipolar plate structure for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves low-temperature starting of the fuel cell vehicle by rapidly increasing the temperature of the fuel cell stack with low electric power consumption and without increasing the volume of the bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bipolar plate structure.    Bipolar plate structure (2)    Insulation layer (10)    Heating section (20)
NOVELTY - The transporter has a microprocessor that controls a propelling portion and a steering portion. A board upper plate is provided on an upper part of a board substrate to have a predetermined gap with the board substrate. The board upper plate vertically moves when weight of a user is applied, and sensors such as pressure sensor, optical sensor and magnetic sensor, are respectively provided on a front side portion, a rear side portion, a left side portion and a right side portion of the board substrate and the board upper plate.    USE - Transporter for a vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and hydrogen battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transporter simple in structure. The speed and direction of the transporter can be effectively controlled, without using a separate manual control device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transporter controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of a method for controlling acceleration and deceleration of a transporter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a U-CAP mounting part provided at a side of a case (10), and a 36 volt battery mounting part (13) provided at another side of the case. A 42 volt U-CAP assembly (20) is installed at the U-CAP mounting part of the case. A 36 volt battery (30) is installed at the 36 volt battery mounting part of the case. A 12 volt battery (40) supported in a support bracket (41) is installed at a side of the 36 volt battery. A manual switch (25) and a terminal block (26) are provided at a front side of a protective cover (24).    USE - Hybrid energy pack for a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The total volume and weight of the pack is reduced. The pack can be installed and repaired conveniently. The pack has space for mounting a spare tire at the bottom of a trunk easily. The marketability of the pack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hybrid energy pack.    Case (10)    Battery mounting part (13)    U-CAP assembly (20)    Protective cover (24)    Manual switch (25)    Terminal block (26)    Batteries (30, 40)    Support bracket (41)    Hybrid energy pack (100)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolyte membrane-electrode assembly obtained by binding nickel mesh coated with carbon particles. Platinum placed for supporting both surfaces of amorphous silicon dioxide-phosphorus pentoxide-zirconium dioxide- phosphotungstic acid proton electrolyte membrane. Fuel gas flow path and oxygen gas flow path utilizing a stainless steel plate. A humidifier unit drives at 300 degree celsius, and utilizing a mini pump. The mini pump is connected to the fuel gas and oxygen gas supply line and humidifier unit.    USE - Single stack fuel cell system for use as a hybrid car power source, field stand power generation, power source for cosmic ray, portable power source, and military power source.    ADVANTAGE - The single stack fuel cell system allows operation of a fuel cell at 300 degree celsius, thus providing high thermal and mechanical stability of the electrolyte membrane, and hence improving energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of measured voltage at different temperatures of amorphous silicon dioxide-phosphorus pentoxide-zirconium dioxide- phosphotungstic acid proton electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The car battery case (10) comprises multiple chambers (20), which are partitioned by multiple partition walls (11). A cell is attached to the multiple chambers. A connecting hole (30) is provided, which is formed in the partition wall to couple the terminals of adjacent cells electrically. The connecting hole is formed as two rows that are horizontally formed through the partition walls and has a reciprocal zigzag shape.    USE - Car battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The car battery case comprises connecting hole which is formed in the partition wall to couple the terminals of adjacent cells electrically, where the connecting hole is formed as two rows that are horizontally formed through the partition walls and has a reciprocal zigzag shape, and hence ensures to reduce the work process and improve the work efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a mold for manufacturing a car battery    (2) a method for manufacturing a car battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car battery case.    Car battery case (10)    Partition walls (11)    Multiple chambers (20)    Connecting hole (30)    Guiding bump (31)
NOVELTY - The methane and oxygen generation device (100) comprises a cathode (110), an anode (120), and a proton electrolyte layer (130), which is located between the cathode and the anode. The cathode is connected with a negative electrode of a power source device (150), where the anode is connected to a positive electrode of the power source device. A carbon dioxide-methane reaction layer (140) is generated between the cathode and the proton electrolyte layer by the reaction of the proton electrolyte layer and carbon dioxide.    USE - Methane-oxygen generation device for making methane and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.    ADVANTAGE - The methane-oxygen generation device generates useful methane and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water, and also lowers the amount of carbon dioxide inducing the greenhouse effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing the methane and oxygen from the carbon dioxide and water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a methane-oxygen generation device.    Methane and oxygen generation device (100)    Cathode (110)    Anode (120)    Proton electrolyte layer (130)    Carbon dioxide-methane reaction layer (140)    Power source device (150)    Proton (160)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an abnormal processing unit (95) that instructs to complete the scavenging-air processing with respect to fuel cell, when the cell voltage of the fuel cell is set to be less than a predetermined threshold value at a predetermined time period.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric power generation equipments used in residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Drying of fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of control system of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Voltage sensor (71)    Current sensor (72)    Cell voltage detector (75)    Abnormal processing unit (95)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (92) measures primary alternating current (AC) impedance of fuel cell stack (20) after preset time from starting of scavenging-air supply unit. The electronic control unit (90) stops the supply scavenging-air to cell stack, when primary AC impedance of cell stack is more than preset value. The estimation unit (94) measures secondary AC impedance of cell stack and estimates scavenging-air implementation time based on elapsed time of secondary and primary AC impedances, when primary AC impedance of cell stack is less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as on-board power supply system mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The over drying of the fuel cell stack by scavenging-air processing can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electronic control unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Electronic control unit (90)    AC impedance measurement unit (92)    Measurement memory (93)    Scavenging-time estimation unit (94)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (92) measures alternating current (AC) impedance of a fuel cell after predetermined time progress from scavenging-air start time. An estimation unit (94) estimates scavenging-air implementation time based on measured AC impedance using complementation function. A limiting unit (95) limits scavenging-air implementation time to maximum scavenging time, when estimated scavenging-air implementation time exceeds maximum time.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system used in building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content inside the fuel cell can be reduced for next start, by performing scavenging-air processing until maximum time is reached.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of control unit of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Control unit (90)    Alternating current impedance measurement unit (92)    Scavenging-time estimation unit (94)    Limiting unit (95)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has several battery cells (21). A tray (60) which is made of an insulating material is arranged at the lower side of the battery. A restricted band (51) made of metal is clamped in the lamination direction of the battery cell and generates force for maintaining the battery cells. The tray is arranged between the restricted band and the battery.    USE - Battery pack structure installed in bottom seat or inside of console box of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of liquid junction between the battery modules due to the leakage of the electrolytic solution in the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack structure.    Battery (20)    Battery cells (21)    Battery case (31)    Restricted band (51)    Tray (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has manifold holes (M3b,M3c,M4b,M4c) for reactive gas provided along a side of the electric power generation portion (11) of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10) clamped by separators. A reactive gas flow path formation structure (18) is fixed to separator by joined portions (CS) arranged non-uniformly over arrangement direction of manifold holes.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume distribution of gas in electric power generation portion can be changed by distribution of joined portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electric-power generation portion (11)    Gas flow path formation structure (18)    Joined portion (CS)    Manifold holes (M3b,M3c,M4b,M4c)
NOVELTY - A three-layered separator (SP) has anode plate (SPa), cathode plate (SPc) and intermediate plate (SPi) between anode and cathode plates. The cathode plate has a pair of through-holes (P3,P4) which are connected with an electric power generator (11) of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10). The intermediate plate has a cathode flow-path row (CP1,CP2) having several flow paths which connect the manifold holes (M3a,M3b), manifold holes (M4a,M4b) and through-holes. A seal line (SL) is formed in region which overlaps with parallel flow path region (CPp) of separator.    USE - Fuel cell used in fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the seal line is formed in region which overlaps with parallel flow path region of separator, the pressure received by the separator from the seal line is reduced, the deformation of the plates in the flow-path formation region is suppressed and the fall of the sealing performance with respect to fluid of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic and sectional views of the fan formation flow path and the separator.    MEA (10)    Electric power generator (11)    Fuel cell (100)    Cathode flow-path rows (CP1,CP2)    Parallel flow path region (CPp)    Manifold holes for cathode gas supply (M3a,M3b)    Manifold holes for cathode waste gas discharge (M4a,M4b)    Through-hole (P3,P4)    Seal line (SL)    Separator (SP)    Anode plate (SPa)    Cathode plate (SPc)    Intermediate plate (SPi)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a flat plate (42) comprising shape memory alloy arranged between membrane electrode assembly (20) and oxidation gas flow path (14) so that the flat plate is extended along the lamination direction of fuel cell, when temperature of the fuel cell is below sub-zero level. The oxidation gas flow path comprises pair of gas diffusion layers (44,46) that are arranged opposite to the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency and low-temperature starting property of the fuel cell are improved by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system, which includes oxidation gas flow paths (14,16) arranged on both sides of a membrane electrode assembly for passing oxidation gas and fuel gas along cathode surface and anode surface of the electrode assembly. The contact resistance of the membrane electrode assembly corresponding to the upstream region of the oxidation gas flow path is controlled, when temperature of the fuel cell is below sub-zero level. The contact pressure of the membrane electrode assembly corresponding to the upstream region and downstream region of the oxidation gas flow path is controlled, when temperature of the fuel cell is below sub-zero level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the unit cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidation gas flow paths (14,16)    Separator (18)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Flat plate (42)    Gas diffusion layers (44,46)
NOVELTY - The device has cooling air introduction unit that introduces cooling air into case (2) of laminated battery pack (1) so that cooling air flows through cooling air channels (41-44) formed in case. The cooling air channel and each laminated battery module (3) of pack are positioned so that cooling air touches side portion of positive and negative electrode tabs (3a,3b) formed at ends of each module.    USE - Cooling device for laminated battery pack mounted in e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of resistance by connection of terminals of adjoining battery modules and electrode tab is suppressed so that emission of heat from battery pack is prevented and laminated battery can be cooled reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of cooling device.    Laminated battery pack (1)    Case (2)    Laminated battery module (3)    Positive electrode tab (3a)    Negative electrode tab (3b)    Cooling air channels (41-44)
NOVELTY - The air tightness test system comprises a chamber (10) in which a gas holder (1) is accommodated. A dry ice (15) is provided in the chamber for cooling the chamber. A piping (13) is connected to the gas holder for introducing gas so that the internal pressure is same as the working pressure of the gas holder.    USE - Air tightness test system for testing gas leakage of gas holder used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for testing the air tightness of the gas holder can be shortened and the air tightness test can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air tightness test method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the chamber of the air tightness test system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas holder (1)    Chamber (10)    Test gas supply source (11)    Piping (13)    Dry ice (15)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat of fuel cell system is supplied to water on hot water storage tank (5) and the temperature of the stored water is detected. The stored water is heated by air cooled heat exchanger (7) when temperature of water is lower than outside temperature and the evaporation heat from the hot water storage tank is removed by exhaust heat utilization heat exchanger (8) when the water temperature is higher than the outside temperature.    USE - Operating method of co-generation system used as electric power system for home.    ADVANTAGE - The function of air conditioning is added in addition to electric power generation and hot water supply. Hence functionality of the system is improved while raising energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (5)    Air cooled heat exchanger (7)    Exhaust heat utilization heat exchanger (8)    Indoor unit (13)    Electric power controller (16)
NOVELTY - The burner has a U-shaped heater that is provided inside a vaporizer. An ignition rod is provided in the vicinity of a cylinder that is attached to the side surface of the vaporizer. A nozzle (4) is attached to the front end of a feed pipe (12) provided in the vaporizer for spraying a liquid fuel to the vaporizer such that the front end of the nozzle is cut into an acute angle of 30 degrees.    USE - Burner for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the front end of the nozzle is cut into acute angle of specified degrees, the combustion air can be sprayed favorably into the vaporizer. The vaporization of the liquid fuel in the burner can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nozzle of the burner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nozzle (4)    Feed pipe (12)
NOVELTY - A bearing apparatus (14) has a pair of ball bearings (21,22) that are concentrically provided for supporting a rotating shaft (13). The inner rings of the bearings are formed by inner ring raceway grooves (42,47) provided in the small diameter portions (32,33) at both ends of the rotating shaft.    USE - Compressor e.g. non-displacement type centrifugal compressor, and displacement type scroll compressor for fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the inner rings of the bearings are formed integrally, the number of the components can be reduced and the rotation speed of the shaft is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the compressor for fuel cell.    Rotating shaft (13)    Bearing apparatus (14)    Ball bearings (21,22)    Small diameter portions (32,33)    Inner ring race-way grooves (42,47)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus has a pair of ducts (5,6) in a battery case (2) that are connected to a cooling box (3) through air circulation paths. A fan (7) is positioned in the halfway of one of the air circulation paths.    USE - Cooling apparatus for high power battery mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat emission from the battery can be reduced and product tampering can be prevented. The need for air intake port and air discharge port can be eliminated and hence the layout freedom degree of vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery case (2)    Cooling box (3)    Ducts (5,6)    Fan (7)    Backseat (10)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a battery cooling device (10) for cooling a battery (20) using the cooling air obtained by driving a cooling blower (22). A blower controller (36) sets the rotation speed of the cooling blower in the vehicle roof open state more than the rotation speed of the cooling blower in the roof closed state.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is cooled efficiently by increasing the rotation speed of the cooling blower in the roof opened state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery cooling device of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cooling device (10)    Electric motor (18)    Battery (20)    Cooling blower (22)    Blower controller (36)
NOVELTY - A console box (40) accommodates a battery (60) for supplying electric power to auxiliary machines such as windshield wiper motor and electrically driven steering motor mounted in vehicle, and a battery pack (50) including secondary battery such as lithium ion battery or nickel-hydrogen battery that outputs electric power having voltage different from the voltage of the battery for auxiliary machines. The battery for auxiliary machines is arranged above the battery pack. The battery for auxiliary machines is supported by a supporting plate (61) in the console box.    USE - Power supply mounting structure for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space in the engine compartment and luggage compartment is utilized efficiently by mounting battery pack and battery for auxiliary machines in console box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of power mounting structure in console box.    Console box (40)    Cover (41)    Battery pack (50)    Battery for auxiliary machines (60)    Supporting plate (61)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a vehicle foreign news line-of-force communication apparatus (130) utilizing a power line, and performing a vehicle foreign news line-of-force communication while receiving the communication through the power line from an external power supply (90). A data processor (140) is connected with the communication apparatus, when a charger (22) is connected to the external power supply with another power line, where the line-of-force communication is performed between an in-vehicle power line communication apparatus (110) and the line-of-force communication apparatus.    USE - Battery state detection system for monitoring and controlling battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can output detection data of the vehicle mounted battery to the data processor outside the vehicle in a simple and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery state detection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charger (22)    External power supply (90)    Battery state detection system (100)    In-vehicle power line communication apparatus (110)    Vehicle foreign news line-of-force communication apparatus (130)    Data processor (140)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has battery (30) for outputting direct current (DC) electric power. The battery connects to an inverter (70) connected to motor (90) through the DC-DC converter (50). The inverter converts the DC electric power from battery into alternating current (AC) electric power. The voltmeter (45) detects the voltage of battery. The control apparatus (5) determines whether charging of smoothing capacitor is completed based on the voltage of inverter and the voltage of battery.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the electric vehicle which can determine whether charging of smoothing capacitor is completed normally without detecting the voltage of smoothing capacitor by voltmeter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the drive system of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (5)    Battery (30)    Voltmeter (45)    DC-DC converter (50)    Inverter (70)    Motor (90)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling fan mounted in an electric vehicle containing low-fuel-consumption driving modes, and ventilating air to a secondary battery. A cooling-fan air volume alteration unit alters air volume of the cooling fan and enlarges the air volume of the cooling fan, based on the secondary battery temperature. A seating state acquisition unit acquires a seating state of a seat, where the air volume of the cooling fan is adjusted based on the acquired seating state. The fan sucks air through a suction pipe path from an inlet port provided in a side of a rear seat.    USE - Secondary battery cooling device for ventilating air to a secondary battery of an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device facilitates electric power regeneration in the secondary battery, even when low-fuel consumption driving modes are selected by users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart representing operations of a secondary battery cooling device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure comprises locking pieces (14A1,14A2,14B1,14B2) that oppose on periphery provided according to connections of the terminals (8A,8B) of each coil (8) and terminals (19A,19B) of bus-bars (16U,16V,16W,16N). The slits (15A,15B) are inserted in the terminal of each coil to secure the terminals of locking pieces. A connection piece (22) of bus-bar terminal is connected to each coil terminal between the pair of locking pieces in alignment with the same periphery.    USE - Connection structure of coil terminal and bus-bar terminal of stator for rotary electric machine for hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of bus-bars and coil terminals by crimping force at the time of connection is suppressed efficiently, by a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the connection structure.    Coil (8)    Terminals of coil (8A,8B)    Locking pieces (14A1,14A2,14B1,14B2)    Slits (15A,15B)    Bus-bars (16U,16V,16W,16N)    Terminals of bus-bars (19A,19B)    Connection piece (22)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has electric power feeding terminal (19B) and neutral terminal (19A) which are pulled out by the radial direction of stator core. Each terminal bends such that the peripheral direction of stator core may be followed. The connection piece (22) of neutral terminal goes to the bending portion (21) at winding start terminal (8A) or winding end terminal (8B) of coil (8). The winding start terminal or winding end terminal of coil is connected to each of electric power feeding terminal or connection piece of neutral terminal.    USE - Connection structure of terminal for bus-bars and coil terminal of stator for rotary electric machines (claimed) used for e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves shortening of the axial direction length of stator while being able to decrease the influence of bus-bar on the connection force during connection of the terminal and coil terminal by having connected the terminal of coil to the connection piece of the bending end.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a bus-bar unit for stators of rotary electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cutting perspective view of connection structure.    Coil (8)    Winding start terminal (8A)    Winding end terminal (8B)    Neutral terminal (19A)    Electric power feeding terminal (19B)    Bending portion (21)    Connection piece (22)
NOVELTY - The insulator has a coil winding time part (1) for winding a coil (11), and a winding end terminal guide part (16) guiding a winding end terminal (11b) of the coil to a state folded along a circular arc-shaped guide surface (15). The winding end terminal of the coil guided by the winding end terminal guide part is secured in a set of winding end terminal latching parts (7, 8). The terminal latching parts are provided with a slit that receives the winding end terminal of the coil, where the slit includes an introducing part.    USE - Insulator for a stator for a rotary electric machine e.g. motor and alternating current (AC) dynamo, of a hybrid vehicle i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the insulator prevents producing of a gap between the winding end terminal of the coil, and the winding end terminal guide part, so that winding of the coil cannot loosen easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an insulator.    Coil winding time part (1)    Winding end terminal latching parts (7, 8)    Coil (11)    Winding end terminal (11b)    Circular arc-shaped guide surface (15)    Winding end terminal guide part (16)
NOVELTY - The stator (1) has an electric power feeding terminal (17B) extending from a bus-bar for electric power feeding units (16U-16W) provided in a bus-bar unit (3). A neutral terminal (17A) extends from a neutral point bus-bar (16N) provided in the bus-bar unit. A coil (8) is wound from a winding portion (8C) along stator core teeth (5). A winding start terminal (8A) and winding end terminal (8B) are connected to the electric power feeding terminal (17B) and the other terminal is connected to neutral terminal.    USE - Stator for rotary electric machine integrated in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation space of the stator is reduced efficiently, while achieving thickness expansion of yoke of stator axial direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the stator for rotary electric machines.    Stator (1)    Bus-bar unit (3)    Stator core teeth (5)    Coil (8)    Winding start terminal (8A)    Winding end terminal (8B)    Winding portion (8c)    Neutral point bus-bar (16N)    Electric power feeding units (16U-16W)    Neutral terminal (17A)    Electric power feeding terminal (17B)
NOVELTY - The insulator has a flange part (12) overlapping with internal peripheral surface of a yoke. An extension part (13) overlaps with an axial direction end surface of the yoke. Another extension part (14) extends from the former extension part to a core central direction by a stator axial direction. A winding start terminal locking part (16) secures a winding start terminal (8A) of a coil (8). A winding end terminal locking part secures winding end terminal (8B) of the coil. The flange part is formed in an end of a stator peripheral side of a cylinder part (10).    USE - Insulator for use in a segmentation stator (claimed) of rotary electric machine i.e. electric motor, that is utilized for hybrid vehicle, and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The winding start terminal locking part and the winding end terminal locking part secures the winding start terminal and end terminals of the coil, thus ensuring reliability of insulation for the insulator, and restraining thickness of a stator axial direction, and achieving space saving of the stator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a segmentation stator consisting of a coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a segmentation stator including a stator axis.    Teeth (5)    Coil (8)    Winding start terminal (8A)    Winding end terminal (8B)    Cylinder part (10)    Hybrid vehicle (12)    Extension parts (13, 14)    Winding start terminal locking part (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a step-up circuit (4) for raising an output voltage of an electrical storage part i.e. storage battery, where the step-up circuit is provided for supplying the raised output voltage to the electrical storage part. An electric current is sent from another electrical storage part to a load side terminal (T2). A backflow prevention circuit prevents an electric current which flows into the electrical storage part from the load side terminal. The backflow prevention circuit contains a diode (5) with which an anode is bonded with the electrical storage part.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for converting an electric power into a predetermined voltage while supplying the electric power to a load in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus rasies the output voltage of electrical storage parts, and stabilizes the voltage to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a structure of an electric power supply apparatus.    Load side terminal (T2)    Step-up circuit (4)    Diode (5)    Electric power supply apparatus (6)    Direct flow load (7)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple battery packs (1, 1a, 1b, 1c) connected in parallel, which is connected to a load (2). The battery packs have circuit breakers (3a, 3b, 3c) in an output side to the load. A control part (4) opens the circuit breakers connected to the output side of the battery packs by receiving a control signal from a circuit-breaker control part (4b), when an output voltage of the battery packs is below a predetermined voltage threshold-value.    USE - Battery i.e. nickel hydride storage battery, system for vehicle. Can also be used for lithium ion battery, and lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The control part opens the circuit breakers connected to the output side of the battery packs, when the output voltage of the battery packs is below the predetermined voltage threshold-value, thus suppressing the overdischarge and deterioration of the battery when supplying the electric power to the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery system-control method    (2) a battery system control program having set of instructions to perform a battery system-control method    (3) a program recording medium for storing a battery system control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery system .'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery packs (1, 1a, 1b, 1c)    Load (2)    Circuit breakers (3a, 3b, 3c)    Control part (4)    Circuit-breaker control part (4b)
NOVELTY - The wireless transmission system (1) has a power transmission antenna of a solar power satellite (3) which transmits the electric power generated by a solar cell (2) as a microwave (R). A receiving antenna (4) acquires the microwave that is attached to an object body (T) e.g. vehicle. The power transmission antenna of a solar power satellite detects the position of the object body based on the distribution detected by the electric power distribution detection unit (5). The microwave is transmitted towards the position of the detected object body.    USE - Wireless transmission system for wireless transmission of energy which is obtained by solar power generation to object body e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of the power transmission antenna of a solar power satellite which transmits the electric power generated by a solar cell as a microwave is transmitted towards the position of the detected object body via based on based on the distribution detected by the electric power distribution detection unit. Enables to transmit microwave energy to an object body since power transmission antenna of a solar power satellite detects the position of the object body based on the distribution detected by the electric power distribution detection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the wireless-transmission system.    Wireless transmission system (1)    Solar cell (2)    Power transmission antenna of a solar power satellite (3)    Receiving antenna (4)    Electric power distribution detection unit (5)    Microwave (R)    Object body (T)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit (10) has a film capacitor (11). A coolant circuit (2) controls temperature of film capacitor, so that the dielectric constant of film capacitor is larger than a predetermined value. The film capacitor operates in the high dielectric constant state.    USE - Capacitor unit for inverter apparatus used in driving of motor of compressor used in air conditioner mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in hot water dispenser and heat pump apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The film capacitor can be operated in high dielectric constant state and performance of the capacitor unit is improved without need for increasing size of the capacitor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic view of coolant circuit of air conditioner with capacitor unit.    Air conditioner (1)    Coolant circuit (2)    Compressor (3)    Capacitor unit (10)    Film capacitor (11)
NOVELTY - A cathode material (1) comprises carbonaceous-material particles (5) as surface of composite particles (7), covered with amorphous carbon (6). The composite particles contain graphite particles (2), silicon microparticles (3), and amorphous carbon (4). The carbonaceous-material particles contain graphite and/or carbon black.    USE - Cathode material is used for lithium secondary batteries used as power supply or auxiliary power supply for electronic devices, electric equipment, motor vehicles, electric power storage, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material has high initial-stage charge-and-discharge capacitance, and provides lithium secondary batteries having excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cathode material.    Cathode material (1)    Graphite particles (2)    Silicon microparticles (3)    Amorphous carbon (4,6)    Carbonaceous-material particles (5)    Composite particles (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a luggage air conditioner (22) introducing cold air into a luggage space (10) to cool a secondary battery (16) installed in the luggage space. The luggage space is located between a vehicle interior and a loading chamber (12). A temperature sensor (24) detects temperature of the luggage space and the secondary battery. A control unit controls the drive of the luggage air conditioner based on the luggage space temperature and secondary battery temperature, detected by the temperature sensor.    USE - Battery cooling structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents temperature rise of the secondary battery, thus enabling efficient cooling of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery cooling structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Loading chamber (12)    Secondary battery (16)    Luggage air conditioner (24)    Temperature sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) is provided with fuel cell (10) and pressure vessel (30) with which the fuel cell is accommodated and filled with nitrogen gas. The gas emitted from the pressure vessel is heat-exchanged with the substance supplied by the cathode (11) of fuel cell to cool, and reflux the gas in pressure vessel.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas inside the fuel cell can be utilized effectively and the installation cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell pressurization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode of fuel cell (11)    Modifier (15)    Pressure vessel (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a cube-shaped fuel cell stack (100) with an air inflow opening (54) formed in the upper surface, and an air discharge port (104) formed in the lower surface. The air discharge port of the fuel cell stack is divided into several flow paths. A baffle plate (130) is arranged beneath the fuel cell stack, facing the air discharge port. The baffle plate is deformed when temperature increases beyond a fixed temperature so that the amount of air discharged to the air discharge port is grater than air discharged to other parts.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution of a fuel cell stack is equalized, thus enabling efficient and stable driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Air supply duct (54)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Air discharge port (104)    Air supply-flow channel (123)    Baffle plate (130)
NOVELTY - An anode active material uses lead powder and lead sulfate as un-chemically formed active material raw material. The un-chemically formed active material is produced by setting the ratio of lead sulfate with respect to total amount of un-chemically formed active material raw material to 13 mol% or more. The un-chemically formed active material raw material optionally further contains minium.    USE - Anode active material is used for storage battery including lithium ion battery and lead storage battery for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material is inexpensive and has improved utilization factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the measurement result of usage factor of the anode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment (41) has heat insulation material (423) segmenting exhaust pipe for exhaust gas to pass into predefined flow paths which is arranged in parallel. The stuck for high (421) and low temperature (422) converts heat energy of exhaust gas to electrical energy which is the temperature having different operating temperature region. The stack for high and low temperature is arranged corresponding to each flow path which is segmented. The heat pipe (44) cools different region from region exposed to exhaust gas among stacks for high and low temperature.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids the deterioration of heat recovery efficiency or heat-resistant durability. The weakening and freedom degree of restrictions of positioning place of waste heat recovery equipment resulting from the allowable temperature limit of the stacks for high and low temperature of a layout increases since heat pipe like a cooling-water-flow circuit having a comparatively simple structure which can respond to exhaust gas of extensive temperature range is obtained. Arranges freely regardless of catalyst back and front which is very effective on practice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical sectional view of the vehicle provided with the waste heat recovery equipment.    Waste heat recovery equipment (41)    Heat pipe (44)    Stuck for high (421)    Low temperature (422)    Heat insulation material (423)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a high voltage component positioned in an engine compartment. A bonnet is attached to a vehicle body. A sensor (50) detects impact-shock of the vehicle body and outputs a predetermined detection signal. A control part (60) makes a bonnet hood locking mechanism (30) to be in a locked state or an open state using electromagnetic force. A locking unit e.g. impact operational device, locks the control part unit at the time of the impact, when the predetermined signal is output from the sensor by interrupting a connection between the control part and a power supply.    USE - Bonnet mechanism for securing a bonnet to a body of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used for a fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The locking unit e.g. impact operational device, locks the control part unit at the time of the impact, when the predetermined signal is output from the sensor by interrupting the connection between the control part and the power supply, thus ensuring safety when the vehicle receives the impact of a collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken view of a front part of a vehicle.    Bonnet locking mechanism (30)    Striker (32)    Latch (34)    Sensor (50)    Airbag mechanism (52)    Hood opening-and-closing button (54)    Control part (60)
NOVELTY - The battery (6a) has a fastening element i.e. bolt (7) for fixing a bracket (8) and a battery. The bolt penetrates multiple holes (2b) that are formed in a revolving frame (2a) in a revolving superstructure. An embedding region is formed in a bottom portion of the battery. The head of the bolt is embedded in the embedded region. The revolving frame is provided for holding the battery.    USE - Battery for use in a construction machine i.e. hydraulic shovel. Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be fixed to the revolving frame in an easy manner without increasing the number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery fixation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing a state in which a battery is fixed to a revolving frame.    Revolving frame (2a)    Hole (2b)    Battery (6a)    Bolt (7)    Bracket (8)
NOVELTY - A vacuum chamber (10) has the coaxial type vacuum arc vapor deposition source (11,12). A cathode electrode is arranged in an anode electrode. A trigger electrode that insulated the cathode electrode is arranged within the anode electrode. A magnetic field formation unit (40) has a north-pole plane (44) and a south-pole plane (43). The front end opening (36) of the anode electrode is arranged between the north-pole plane and the south-pole plane.    USE - Vacuum evaporation system for manufacturing substrate film of carbon nanotube, catalyst metal of fuel cell and waste gas catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The coaxial type vacuum arc vapor deposition source and magnetic field formation unit are arranged in the vacuum chamber and a droplet does not mix with the multilayer film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the vacuum evaporation system.    Vacuum chamber (10)    Coaxial type vacuum arc vapor deposition source (11,12)    Opening (36)    Magnetic field formation unit (40)    South-pole plane (43)    North-pole plane (44)
NOVELTY - The connector apparatus has an electrode (110) that is provided in the front end of a cable (210) of a battery. Another electrode (120) is provided in the front end of the cable of a power supply. A flexible electrically conductive layer (122) is provided between the electrodes. An elastic rod (410) is provided in the upper surface of the electrode such that the electrodes are bonded by the elastic force of the elastic rod.    USE - Connector apparatus for connecting battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flexible electrically conductive layer is provided between the electrodes, the contact resistance between the electrodes can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the connector apparatus.    Electrodes (110,120)    Support structure (121)    Flexible electrically conductive layer (122)    Cable (210)    Elastic rod (410)
NOVELTY - A metal separator (1) is manufactured using metallic substrate (2) in which a concave-shaped gas flow path is formed at the surface. The metallic substrate has sequential lamination of acid-proof metallic film (3) which has thickness of 5-100 nm and which comprises non-precious metal(s) (5-65 atomic%) chosen from zirconium, niobium and tantalum, and electroconductive alloy film (4) which has thickness of 2 nm or more and which comprises the non-precious metal(s) and noble metal(s) chosen from gold and platinum, on the surface.    USE - Metal separator is used for fuel cells used for portable apparatus including mobile telephone and personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator has excellent acid resistance and exhibits suppressed contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal separator (1) is manufactured using metallic substrate (2) in which a concave-shaped gas flow path is formed. The metallic substrate has sequential lamination of acid-proof metallic film (3) which has thickness of 5-100 nm and which comprises non-precious metal(s) (5-65 atomic%) chosen from zirconium, niobium and tantalum, and electroconductive alloy film (4) which has thickness of 2 nm or more and which comprises the non-precious metal(s) and noble metal(s) chosen from gold and platinum, on the surface. The metallic substrate is metal material of titanium, titanium alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper or copper alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the metal separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal separator (1)    Metallic substrate (2)    Acid-proof metallic film (3)    Electroconductive alloy film (4)
NOVELTY - A retainer board (17A) opposes the electrode plane (12a) of one side of an electrode lamination unit (12). A retainer board (17B) opposes the electrode plane (12b) of the other side of the electrode lamination unit. A laminate film (11) accommodates the electrode lamination unit and the retainer boards.    USE - Electrical storage device for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric wheelchair, solar power generation device, wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the electrical storage device is improved, while improving the discharge characteristic of the electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (10)    Laminate film (11)    Electrode lamination unit (12)    Electrode planes (12a,12b)    Retainer boards (17A,17B)
NOVELTY - The electrical double layer capacitor includes a polarizing electrode that consists of PET-activated charcoal which has a high specific surface area. The polarizing electrode has a predetermined discharge capacity and a predetermined weight.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor used as high-capacitance electrical storage device for e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high discharge capacitance and high capacitance retention with respect to current density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the pore distribution of PET-activated charcoal.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes an electric power generation portion (A) that has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (11) and the manifolds (41,42) for distributing gas and coolant. The MEA includes a top diffused layer (22a) which has air permeability. An extending portion (55) in the diffused layer is extended along the peripheral side of the electric power generation portion and penetrated into a gasket (13).    USE - Fuel cell used as electric power generation system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - As the extending portion is extended and penetrated into gasket, the reinforcement of the gasket is made possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell used for fuel cell.    MEA (11)    Gasket (13)    Top diffused layer (22a)    Manifolds (41,42)    Extending portion (55)    Electric power generation portion (A)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains palladium, whose portion(s) is oxidized, and carries out reduction of oxidizing agent gas. The oxidizing agent gas is in-air oxygen.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel cell used for portable electronic device (both claimed), such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, audio visual device, camcorder and personal information terminal device.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high oxygen reduction activity, and economically provides fuel cell having high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph explaining reduction activity of catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst contains metallic element of a metal complex of macrocyclic compound containing hetero element, and platinum or platinum alloy containing elements of 4-10 group, 16 group and 17 group of periodic table, as main component. The metal complex contains iron, cobalt or nickel. The macrocyclic compound is phthalocyanine.    USE - Anode catalyst is used for direct alcohol-type fuel cell mounted on electronic device (both claimed). Fuel cell includes polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode catalyst has high electromotive force, and provides fuel cell having output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of direct alcohol-type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housings (1a,1b)    Fuel supply portion (2a)    Oxidizing agent supply portion (2b)    Anode (3A)    Cathode (3b)    Electrolytic membrane (4)    Fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - A container (7b) storing generated water of anode side of fuel cell (1b) is provided between fuel cell and drain valve (8). The fuel cell and container are connected by a pair of piping (63a,63b).    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The existence of fuel cell in pressure reduction state for a long time can be prevented by using an inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the anode side of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1b)    Supply valve (4)    Container (7b)    Drain valve (8)    Piping (63a,63b)
NOVELTY - A collector comprises electrolyte layer (11a) which is arranged in membrane electrode assembly that is clamped by fuel electrode (11c) and oxygen electrode (11b), metal porous body (12b) which touches membrane electrode assembly, thermoplastic resin composition containing thermoplastic resin and electroconductive carbon, and carbon bi-polar plate (12a) with rib which supports metal porous body. The collector removes produced electric current by reaction with fuel gas and oxidation gas while forming gas flow path which supplies fuel gas to fuel electrode and oxidation gas to oxygen electrode.    USE - A collector for fuel cells (claimed), e.g. hydrogen fuel solid polymeric type fuel cell, direct form methanol fuel cell, aqueous alkali solution form fuel cell, phosphoric acid form fuel cell, molten carbonate form fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used as vehicle mounted power supply and household use power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Small mind resistance. High thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and moldability. Inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) method of manufacturing collector; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the collector.    Electrolyte layer (11a)    Oxygen electrode (11b)    Fuel electrode (11c)    Carbon bi-polar plate (12a)    Metal porous body (12b)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly has an electrode having a gas diffusion layer (24) and a catalyst layer (25) provided on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (23). The catalyst layer is provided in electrolytic membrane side of the electrode. The electrode contains a clathrate compound.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly is used for fuel cell system (claimed) such as hydrogen fuel solid polymeric type fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, aqueous-alkali-solution type fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used for power supply for vehicle and household applications.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode assembly does not raise clogging of the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane-electrode assembly.    Electrolytic membrane (23)    Gas diffusion layer (24)    Catalyst layer (25)    Trap layer (26)
NOVELTY - The PEFC has electrolyte (1) which is formed on both sides of separators (4,5). The electrolyte is interposed to the anode (2) and cathode (3). The hydrophilicity of separator at side of cathode is higher than the hydrophilicity of separator at side of anode.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. PEFC for use as power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves manufacturing efficiency without increasing manufacturing cost, and maintains power generation characteristic effectively. Suppresses water plugging and reduces pulsation of voltage during electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separators (4,5)    Flow paths (6,7)
NOVELTY - A ionic-conduction film is obtained by carrying out organic-inorganic nano hybridization of acidic macromolecule having phosphonic acid group or phosphoric acid group, and silane coupling agent having epoxy group. The acidic macromolecule is polyvinyl phosphonic acid. The silane coupling agent is trimethoxy silane.    USE - Ionic-conduction film for manufacturing cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle, and used as device for hydrogen gas sensor, and electrolyte for lithium polymer secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic-conduction film has excellent mechanical strength, flexibility and proton-conductivity.
NOVELTY - A protection system of fuel cell has an impurity monitoring sensor for monitoring impurities contained in fuel hydrogen and oxidizing agent gas, provided in upstream side of fuel cell main portion.    USE - Protection system of fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, molten carbonate-form fuel cell and phosphoric acid-form fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The protection system effectively enables monitoring of impurities contained in hydrogen fuel and oxidizing agent gas, and prevents degradation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining arrangement of impurity monitoring sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has several single humidifiers consisting of separators (11,12) having a flow path that carries out supply of fluid to be humidified, which are stacked on each other. A key-shaped engaging lug (9) is formed in the vicinity of manifolds (5,7,8) of a frame (3) by which sealing material (4) is integrally formed, or a separator, and a locking hole (10) with a step-difference portion is provided in another separator. The key-shaped portion is secured to step-difference portion so that the frame and the separator are made integral as single humidifier.    USE - Humidifier for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used in humidifier using solid polymer electrolyte, used for power supply with respect to portable devices, electric vehicles, domestic co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The position between single humidifiers can be regulated, by integrating the frame and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the separators, and a partial sectional view of a single humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Frame (3)    Sealing material (4)    Manifolds (5,7,8)    Engaging lug (9)    Locking hole (10)    Separators (11,12)
NOVELTY - A gas flow path structure is laminated on both surfaces of a membrane electrode assembly (18), and a gas flow path is formed. A separator (22) which separates gas between the cells laminated on the gas flow path structure is adjoined with the gas flow path structure. A gas flow path formation substrate (24) is formed using a metal material. A passive-state film produced in contact portion of the membrane electrode assembly or the gas flow path formation substrate which contacts the separator is removed, and a cell (10) is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of cell for fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell used as motive power source of mobile component such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is efficiently and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas flow path structure is laminated on both surfaces of a membrane electrode assembly (18), and a gas flow path is formed. A separator (22) which separates gas between the cells laminated on the gas flow path structure is adjoined with the gas flow path structure. The gas flow path structure is molded. A gas flow path formation substrate (24) is formed using a metal material. A passive-state film produced in contact portion of the membrane electrode assembly or the gas flow path formation substrate which contacts the separator is removed. A conductive layer (28) is formed in the contact portion from which the passive-stage film is removed by a conductive material, and a cell (10) is obtained. The gas flow path formation substrate is a metal porous component, and expanded metal. The conductive layer is formed using gold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cell.    Cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (18)    Separator (22)    Gas flow path formation substrate (24)    Conductive layer (28)
NOVELTY - An alcohol resistance molding material contains (in mass%) olefin resin (70-98) and polypropylene resin containing graft copolymer (30-2).    USE - Alcohol resistance molding material for forming molded products such as alcohol container (both claimed) used in alcohol type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The molding material provides molded products having reduced whitening, favorable crack resistance, chemical resistance, alcohol permeability proof property and deformation resistance, even when contacted with alcohol, excellent heat resistance, mechanical strength, surface hardness and ultrasonic adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - The structure has a rectangular parallelepiped shaped battery module (22) i.e. nickel-hydrogen battery, equipped with an external positive electrode terminal (26) and an external negative electrode terminal (27). Charging/discharging electric current flows to the terminals. The external positive electrode terminal and the external negative electrode terminal are positioned at sides (22c, 22d) which respectively face the vehicle width direction of the battery module. The module has a short side in a vehicle frontback direction, and has a long side in the vehicle width direction.    USE - Mounting structure for use in a luggage room of a vehicle e.g. hybrid car, for protecting a nickel-hydrogen battery. Can also be used at a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, positioned in a console box installed between bottom of a seat installed in a vehicle interior and a driver's seat and a front passenger seat, of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can protect a battery with respect to an impact which is applied from outside portion of the vehicle, and protect the external positive electrode terminal and the external negative electrode terminal without the need for a cover, thus simplifying the structure of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle mounting structure.    Battery part (21)    Rectangular parallelepiped shaped battery module (22)    Sides (22c, 22d)    External positive electrode terminal (26)    External negative electrode terminal (27)
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid comprises sulfonium ion as a cation component. The sulfonium ion has sulfur-nitrogen bonding.    USE - Ionic liquid is used as electrolyte solution for device for electrical storage, lithium secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell, sensor, electrolytic plating, polymer, plasticizer, lubricating oil and actuator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid is manufactured efficiently with excellent electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ionic liquid.
NOVELTY - Dry distillation (3) of packaging waste material having a laminated aluminum foil layer is carried out and aluminum foil (4) is recovered.    USE - Recovery of aluminum resource from packaging waste materials for use as fuel in fuel cells (claimed) used in vehicles. The packaging materials include containers used for liquid foodstuffs, such as juice and cow's milk.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient recovery of aluminum resource and provides an alternate eco-friendly fuel for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resource-recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the resource-recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit for collecting packaging waste material (1)    Pulp recovery unit (2)    Dry distillation process (3)    Recovered aluminum foil (4)    Hydrogen-producing plant (6)
NOVELTY - A precursor fiber contains silicon (0.01-5 weight%) and fire-resistance polymer having polyacrylonitrile structure as structural component.    USE - Precursor fiber used as reinforced fiber for carbon fiber used for aeronautical navigation material for aircraft and rocket, tennis, racket, golf shaft, fishing rod, electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal computer and fuel cell, transportation machine, vessel and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precursor fiber efficiently provides highly efficient carbon fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manganese precursor fiber.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (1) includes a positive electrode (5), a negative electrode (9), and an electrolyte solution (7). The positive electrode contains an oxide semiconductor and an organic radical carried by the oxide semiconductor.    USE - Electrical storage device for e.g. notebook computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for conductive support agent and binder, thus increasing filling volume of organic radical to achieve high capacity. Exhibits stable performance of the electrical storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage device (1)    Substrate (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Electrolyte solution (7)    Negative electrode (9)
NOVELTY - Porous membrane, formed by extending resin material to make the material porous and film forming the extended resin material. Thick regions are formed on the material when the same material is dispersed.    USE - Porous material used as reinforcement membrane in reinforcement type electrolyte film for fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous membrane has high membrane strength and desired porosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing porous membrane which consists of resin material.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate (2) of each cell and a separator (3) that are separated from the bottom portion, so as to form a narrow width between the electrode plate and separator. The quantity of an electrolyte solution (7) is increased by filling electrolyte solution to the narrow width of positive electrode plate and the separator.    USE - Liquid type storage battery used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the quantity of electrolyte solution is increased by filling electrolyte solution to the narrow width of positive electrode plate and the separator, the quantity of the electric power is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the liquid type storage battery.    Liquid type storage battery main structure (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Electrolyte solution (7)    Partition (8)
NOVELTY - Synthesis of organic compounds comprises using carbon dioxide derived directly or indirectly from the atmosphere, and hydrogen derived from water.    USE - Method for the synthesis of organic compounds, e.g. methane for combustion in engine, or for generation of electricity in a fuel cell (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of the synthesis of organic compounds.
NOVELTY - The method involves oxidizing water vapor and oxygen of combustible fuel with sulfur by using a sulfur tolerant catalytic system. The catalytic system comprises an active metal, selected from platinum, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium, supported on a mixture of aluminum oxide, cerium and lanthanum.    USE - Hydrogen producing method.
NOVELTY - The module has battery cells (16) each separated from exterior by a cell case (18) that is prefabricated and assembled in a cell packet. An outer case (10) is made of synthetic material, and separates the module from exterior. Positioning projections (20) are formed on an inner side of the case, where the projections engage and immobilize the cells (16) in all directions. The cells are circular cylindrical bodies, and the projections extend in an intermediate space situated between the neighboring cells.    USE - Power supply battery module for a hybrid or fuel cell electric vehicle for transporting person and/or goods. Can also be used on a motor vehicle and a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer case is made of synthetic material, and separates the module from the exterior, thus permitting geometry of the case to be easily adapted to harmful conditions and to optimal geometry of the battery packets, while facilitating integration of the battery cells, maintenance of the cells, maintenance of active cooling inside the outer case and compensation of tolerance of the cells in an easy and efficient manner so as to avoid short-circuit and fire in case of accidents. The usage of the synthetic material permits fixation of passages for electric conductors or control and facilitates installation of fixation elements on outer side of the case in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a power supply battery module.    Outer case (10)    Battery cells (16)    Cell case (18)    Positioning projections (20)    Base (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a converter with an electrochemical electrolyzer (21) for converting the fuel from a fuel reservoir into the fuel gas. An electrochemical fuel cell (34) has a fuel gas inlet connected to the fuel gas outlet of electrolyzer. An electrical connection between fuel cell and electrolyzer supplies electrical energy generated by the fuel cell to the electrical current terminals of electrolyzer. The operational voltage of elementary cell of electrolyzer is lower than that of elementary cell of fuel cell.    USE - Electrical energy generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid crossover between anode and cathode is prevented. The amount of catalyst needed for fuel gas side of reformer and for electrodes in generator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the electrical energy generation system.    Electrolyzer (21)    Anode (24)    Cathode (25)    Separator (33)    Fuel cell (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves soldering an electrically conductive element at a pair of contact points (296', 296'') with itself and/or with another element of a substrate (121). A fibrous web is formed from a set of electrically conductive elements i.e. fibers. The fibrous web forms a component of the substrate, and/or a meshwork. A fiber cloth or knitted fabrics is formed from an electrically conductive element, which is designed as a wire. The knitted fabrics form a component of the substrate. The substrate is inserted into a suspension of a soldering powder in a binding agent solvent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a substrate for an electrode of a fuel cell unit in a fuel cell blocking network (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively increases the stability of the substrate in a simple and safe manner without destruction of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a cathode-anode-electrolyte-unit of a fuel cell unit.    Substrate (121)    Electrode (122)    Electrolyte (126)    Oxidizer cavity (130)    Contact points (296', 296'')
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte type fuel cell is activated by giving a wetting condition the polymer electrolyte by immersing and boiling the polymer electrolyte type fuel cell in a deionized water or a weakly acidic aqueous solution. It comprises unit cell(s) having a proton conductive polymer electrolyte, an electrode layer having a catalytic activity arranged on the both faces of the polymer electrolyte and a gas-supplying path.    USE - A method for activating a polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can reduce the delay in demonstrating the cell performance due to the water-repelling property of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Reformer (1)    Equipment for oxidizing and removing carbon monoxide (2)    Fuel cell (3)
NOVELTY - For the preparation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an energy carrier, in a power station using fossil fuels, produced sulfur compounds are treated with water and/or steam to give sulfuric acid. The acid is converted to peroxosulfuric acid by a current through an electrode, to be split by hydrolysis into sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide. After acid separation, the hydrogen peroxide is added to water for a solution with a concentration below a critical level. The solution is transported to the consumer for separation of hydrogen and/or oxygen to be used as en energy source or a fuel.    USE - The technique is for the preparation of hydrogen peroxide from power station by-products e.g. from the air, from the CO2 exhaust gas or from a silicon dioxide reduction process.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives an alternative energy generation with a safe transport for it.
NOVELTY - The electrical system for vehicles comprises a starter generator (3) connected to an AC/DC transducer. This allows it to be operated as a motor, with current supplied from the battery (7) or as a generator to charge the battery. A switch (60) allows the generator to be disconnected from electrical equipment (8a - 8n), e.g. lights, which are sensitive to loss of power, so that they can be supplied with current form the battery, while equipment (9a - 9m) which is not sensitive continues to be supplied from the generator.    USE - Electrical system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Dimming of the lights and increased noise from the fan during starting are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical system.    Starter generator (3)    Battery (7)    Sensitive electrical equipment (8a - 8n)    Non-sensitive equipment (9a - 9m)    Switch (60)
NOVELTY - The power supply has left and right covers which are respectively fixed with front and rear covers, and red and black battery clamps respectively fixed on the left and right side covers. Hooks are fixed on the left and right side covers which are directly blocked on the front and rear covers through the hooks. Blocking slots are placed on the front and rear covers which are fixed on the left and right side covers through the blocking slots. The red and black battery clamps are blocked on an inner faces of the left and right side covers.    USE - Multifunctional automobile emergency power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply utilizes hidden structure, and has rational design with reduced length of the red and black battery clamps, thus reducing the voltage pressure loss on the battery clamp. The power supply can be utilized to improve the automobile instant starting current and to provide safe and reliable operation of the battery wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional automobile emergency power supply.
NOVELTY - The machine has a base (10) placed at bottom of a frame (8). Axes of an adjustable location device (1) i.e. screw, and a pressure adjusting device (6) i.e. hydraulic press, are placed on baffles (7) on two terminals of the frame. The adjustable location device and the pressure adjusting device are respectively equipped with pressure heads (2, 5). A working stage (4) i.e. lifting working stage, is placed on the base via a lifting device (9) i.e. jack. The location device, the heads and the pressure adjusting device are connected together via a screw thread.    USE - Fuel battery pile assembly machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can be conveniently and rapidly operated with even piling stress and high assembly efficiency, thus providing good bases for mass production of fuel batteries. The machine is suitable for assembling different types of piles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel battery pile assembly machine.    Adjustable location device (1)    Pressure heads (2, 5)    Tie bar (3)    Working stage (4)    Pressure adjusting device (6)    Baffle (7)    Frame (8)    Lifting device (9)    Base (10)
NOVELTY - The device has an optical source device, which has a luminous element for outputting an optical signal. A photo induction device has an optical sensor for receiving the optical signal and outputting electrical information corresponding to the optical signal intensity. A temperature sensing unit and a fluid circulation device sense and detect fluid temperature. The optical signal from the optical source device passes through a fluid in the fluid circulation device and projected to the optical sensor of the photo induction device. An arithmetic unit calculates the concentration of the fluid.    USE - Penetration concentration device for detecting concentration of a fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces error and loop temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a penetration concentration device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a one way safety valve (1), and a cold plate (4) formed in a battery box (7) and placed below a box cover (3). A lateral wall of the cold plate is closely matched with an inner wall of the battery box. A returning clapboard (5) is provided above an acid tank (8) and placed below the cold plate. An air returning vent (5a) is formed on a central position of the returning clapboard. Inner diameter of a capillary pipe ranges between 0.5 and 3.5 millimeter. Cooling fluid i.e. dilute sulfuric acid, is added into capillary pipes.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas mixture comprised of water vapor and other gases is drained from the air returning vent, and is cooled by the cooling fluid, so that the water vapor is condensed on the lower part of the capillary pipes and the condensed gas is discharged by a one way safety valve when achieves a stated pressure, the water in the capillary pipes should drip down when achieves a stated amount, and returns to the acid tank, thus achieving purpose of avoiding volume loss after the water loss. The lead-acid storage battery avoids electrolyte charging of filtering and separating evaporable gas and water. The battery automatically condenses the water evaporated in the use process of battery again and returns to the electrolyte, so that the battery has long life and simple maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead-acid storage battery.    One way safety valve (1)    Positive and negative binding posts (2)    Box cover (3)    Cold plate (4)    Returning clapboard (5)    Air returning vent (5a)    Cylinder manifold (6)    Battery box (7)    Acid tank (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a vacuum chuck or an electromagnetic chuck that moves forwards or backwards with respect to a replacing direction of a battery case through a drive device i.e. transmission motor. The battery case is disassembled from an electric car through a fast disassembly mechanism. The drive device removes the vacuum chuck or electromagnetic chuck through a transmission lead screw. The drive device is provided on a bracket that is coupled with a flexible bearing base. The flexible bearing base is jointed with a fixed base in a sliding manner along a horizontal direction.    USE - Fast replacing system for dynamic pile of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The removal mechanism utilizes the working pattern combining three-dimensional translation and rotation, so that the disassembled battery case can be removed with the charging frame and/or the battery case and is fetched from the charging frame in the electric car, thus accomplishing the mechanical fast assembly and replacement for the dynamic pile of the electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fast replacing system for dynamic pile of electric car.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying a positive output of a fuel cell segment to a DC/DC converter (608), and supplying a negative output of the fuel cell segment to another DC/DC converter (610), where an output of the former DC/DC converter and an output of the latter DC/DC converter are electrically connected. The positive output of the fuel cell segment is supplied to a third DC/DC converter (612), and the negative output of the fuel cell segment is supplied to a fourth DC/DC converter (614), where outputs of the third and fourth DC/DC converters are electrically connected.    USE - Method for reducing a ripple current in a fuel cell system (claimed) that is utilized in a variety of power supply applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the effect of ripple currents through fuel cells without damaging the fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an architecture for a fuel cell power conditioning system, comprising a fuel cell segment    (2) a power generation system, comprising three DC/AC converters    (3) a fuel cell system comprising fuel cell columns located in a hot box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a proposed system architecture for part of a fuel cell power conditioning system.    Fuel cell stacks (602, 604)    DC/DC converters (608, 610, 612, 614)    Bus (620)    Capacitor (624)    DC/AC converter (628)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell circuit has fuel cell segments (102,104) having positive and negative terminals. The negative terminal of fuel cell segment (102) is connected electrically to both positive terminal of fuel cell segment (104) and a neutral line (122).    USE - Fuel cell circuit for fuel cell power system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design flexibility in fuel cell power control systems is provided while minimizing the number of components required for the architecture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power conversion system.    Fuel cell power conversion system (100)    Fuel cell segments (102,104)    Output busses (114,116)    Neutral line (122)    Node (132)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter (214,224) that supply electric power to a fuel cell system (210) and an energy storage system (220), respectively. The electric drive motors (281,282) generate electric power to accelerate and decelerate the heavy-duty vehicle, based on the consumption of electric power with respect to the fuel cell storage and energy storage systems. A control computer (250) control the electric drive motors based on combining the power of both storage systems.    USE - Hybrid-electric drive system for heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the electric drive motors are controlled based on the consumption of electric power by the storage systems, the vehicle can be driven efficiently using the stable voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling hybrid-electric drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid-electric drive system.    Fuel cell system (210)    DC/DC converters (214,224)    Energy storage system (220)    Control computer (250)    Electric drive motors (281,282)
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 frame has a front frame section (11), a central frame section (12), and a rear frame section (13) jointly forming a cage-type structure for allowing a variably designed battery box (2) to be accommodated in a variable arrangement in two directions (A, B). The front and rear frame sections form front and rear variable accommodating areas (11a, 13a) that are facing with respect to one direction. The front, rear and central frame sections are formed from two frame units that are spaced from each other, where the frame units have different thickness and are formed as tubular.    USE - Frame for accommodating a variably designed battery box in an electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric roller, quad and electrically driven bicycle roller.    ADVANTAGE - The front frame section, the central frame section and the rear frame section jointly form the cage-type structure for allowing the variably designed battery box to be accommodated in the variable arrangement along the two directions, thus providing an optimal frame for accommodating the variably designed battery box without changing a design of the frame, achieving a high stability and high rigidity of the frame by the cage-type structure and achieving a better load distribution by the variable arrangement of the battery box when the frame is a component of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of a frame for an electric vehicle with an integrated battery box.    Directions (A, B)    Variably designed battery box (2)    Front frame section (11)    Front variable accommodating area (11a)    Central frame section (12)    Rear frame section (13)    Rear variable accommodating area (13a)
NOVELTY - The starting apparatus allows a load to sink a steady state electrical power during a steady state period of time and to sink a peak electrical power during a reduced period of time less than the steady state period of time. A first level of electrical power is made less than or equal to the steady state electrical power. A second level of electrical power is made greater than the steady state electrical power and less than or equal to the peak electrical power.    USE - Starting apparatus for fuel cell system used as power supply in e.g. automobile, stationary power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates fast warm-up of fuel cell stack during a start-up phase by e.g. cycling power to a load powered by the fuel cell stack. Enables increasing the rate of heat generation to heat up the fuel cell system quickly after startup or to compensate for excessive heat losses to environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell system starting method; and    (2) an article of manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphs illustrating the behavior of certain parameters associated with fast warm-up of fuel cell stack during a start-up phase.
NOVELTY - Producing hydrogen by steam reforming oxidative water and oxygen for fuel with sulfur diesel comprises using a sulfur-tolerant catalyst comprising an active metal, selected from platinum, palladium, ruthenium, and radio, endured on a mixture of oxides of cerium, lanthanum, and aluminum.    USE - The methods are useful for producing hydrogen by steam reforming oxidative water and oxygen for fuel with sulfur diesel; and obtaining a catalytic system (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a sulfur tolerant catalyst in the processes of hydrogen production by oxidative reformed with water vapor and oxygen from diesel fuel with sulfur, which consists of a metal assets selected from platinum, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium, supported on a mixture of oxides aluminum, cerium and lanthanum, characterized in that presents a molar of Lanthanum/Aluminum exceeding 0.04;    (2) procedures for obtaining a catalytic system comprises: (a) reservoir species on lanthanum aluminum oxide for obtaining a mixture of oxides of lanthanum and aluminum; (b) reservoir species on the mixture of cerium oxide obtained in (a) to obtain a mixture of oxides of lanthanum, cerium, and aluminum; and (c) depositing a metal active species, selected from platinum, palladium, ruthenium and radio, on the mixed oxide obtained (b); and    (3) use of a catalytic system in a process for producing hydrogen by steam reforming of oxidative oxygen and water from diesel fuel with sulfur.
NOVELTY - A carbon-containing fuel which contains hydrogen and carbon dioxide is reformed, to obtain hydrogen-containing gas by pressure swing adsorption (PSA) apparatus (A2). The hydrogen-containing gas is separated into hydrogen-enriched gas (A), and PSA off gas in which component other than hydrogen are enriched. The obtained PSA off gas is processed by using hydrogen separation membrane (A5) and carbon-dioxide separation membrane (A4), to obtain hydrogen-enriched gas (B) and carbon dioxide-enriched gas. Thus, hydrogen is produced and carbon dioxide is also recovered.    USE - Method for producing hydrogen and recovering carbon dioxide from carbon-containing fuel is used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly purified hydrogen and high concentrated carbon dioxide are manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon-containing fuel which contains hydrogen and carbon dioxide is reformed, to obtain hydrogen-containing gas by using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) apparatus. The hydrogen-containing gas is separated into hydrogen-enriched gas (A) in which hydrogen is enriched in the gas, and PSA off gas in which component other than hydrogen are enriched. The obtained PSA off gas is processed by using hydrogen separation membrane and carbon-dioxide separation membrane, to obtain hydrogen-enriched gas (B) and carbon dioxide-enriched gas in which carbon dioxide is enriched in the gas. Thus, hydrogen is manufactured from carbon-containing fuel and also carbon dioxide is recovered. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production and carbon dioxide recovery equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen production apparatus (A1)    Modifier (A1-1)    Burner (A1-1a)    Pressure swing adsorption apparatus (A2)    Carbon-dioxide separation membrane (A4)    Hydrogen separation membrane (A5)
NOVELTY - An alcohol-resistant molding material contains an olefin resin (46-98 mass%), and a rubber reinforcement resin (54-2 mass%) containing a graft copolymer obtained by polymerizing a vinyl monomer in presence of a rubber polymer containing an ethylene-( alpha )-olefin rubber and/or a hydrogenated conjugated diene rubber, or a (co)polymer of the graft copolymer and a vinylic monomer.    USE - Alcohol-resistant molding material is used for molded product such as alcohol container (both claimed) used in fuel cell for household appliance, electronic/electrical component, motor vehicle component, housing, chassis and tray.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol-resistant molding material provides material having excellent chemical resistance, alcohol permeation resistance, heat resistance, ultrasonic bonding property and crack resistance.
NOVELTY - A source composition (C1) of high-temperature type bipolar plate for a fuel cell comprises (parts by weight) graphite powder (100); carbon black (0.2-10) and cyanate ester resin (0.1-40).    USE - For manufacturing high-temperature type bipolar plate for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate exhibits an excellent flexural strength or exhibits an improved high-temperature stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for high-temperature type bipolar plate for a fuel cell having cross-linked structure of phenolic triazine.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) consists of electrolyte capable of migration of anionic component, fuel side electrode (2) and oxygen side electrode (3), fuel supply component (5) for feeding fuel to the electrode (2), and oxygen supply component (6) for supplying oxygen to the electrode (3). The electrodes contain transition metal and complex forming organic compound or conductive polymer. The transition metal is silver or cobalt and the complex forming organic compound or conductive polymer is polypyrrole.    USE - Fuel cell used as power supply of motor vehicles, vessels and aircraft, and also as power supply of communication terminals such as mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved electric power generation performance. The amount of transition metals and complex forming organic compound or conductive polymer used is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Fuel supply component (5)    Oxygen supply component (6)
NOVELTY - A coolant composition comprises sulfur containing alcohol or sulfur containing phenol having at least one sulfur atom per molecule.    USE - Coolant composition for fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition effectively inhibits increase of electric conductivity of fuel cell coolant due to oxidation of its base component over an extended time.
NOVELTY - A composite comprises at least one diamond/polymer brush.    USE - For manufacturing article (claimed). The composites are e.g. diamond/poly(n-butyl acrylate), diamond/poly(iso-butyl methacrylate), diamond/poly (tert-butyl acrylate), diamond/poly(octadecyl methacrylate) and diamond/poly(methyl methacrylate). The diamond/polymer brushes useful in hybrid materials, nanofluids, magnetic resonance imaging contrast reagents in radiology and medical research, composites with polymers, metals and ceramics, nanocomposite coatings, medical coatings, galvanic process, polishing, magnetic recording systems, and electrodes for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The UDD/polymer blended composites show enhanced mechanical strengths, wear resistances, and thermal stabilities over their prior counterparts. A greater complexity of functional group derivatization is produced by grafting organic polymers to a diamond surface sites to give diamond/polymer brushes having tunable dispersibilities and surface reactivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making the composite involving covalently bonding the polymer to diamond surface.
NOVELTY - An anode comprises a catalyst layer comprising a platinum-based metal catalyst and a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst on a catalyst support; and an electrode substrate comprising thorium oxide, cerium oxide, cerium (III) oxide, cobalt oxide, zirconium dioxide, or titanium dioxide.    USE - An anode for a membrane-electrode assembly (17) for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode includes a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst, thus increasing carbon monoxide oxidation. Fuel oxidation is improved thus providing fuel cells with high power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode comprises a catalyst layer comprising a platinum-based metal catalyst and a carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst on a catalyst support; and an electrode substrate comprising thorium oxide, cerium oxide, cerium (III) oxide, MnxOy, cobalt oxide, zirconium dioxide, or titanium dioxide.    x=1-2; and    y=1-3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Electricity generator (3)    Fuel supplier (5)    Oxidant supplier (7)    Tank (9)    Membrane-electrode assembly (17)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical energy conversion system (10) comprises an electrochemical energy conversion device (12) in fluid communication with a source of liquid carrier of hydrogen (14) and an oxidant (15), for receiving, catalyzing, and electrochemically oxidizing a portion of hydrogen (16) to generate electricity, a hydrogen depleted liquid (20), and water (22); and a recharging component for connecting the electrochemical conversion system to a source of electricity for rehydrogenating the hydrogen depleted liquid across the electrochemical energy conversion device.    USE - An electrochemical energy conversion system for electrochemical energy conversion (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the electrochemical energy conversion system.    Electrochemical energy conversion system (10)    Electrochemical energy conversion device (12)    Liquid carrier of hydrogen (14)    Oxidant (15)    Portion of hydrogen (16)    Hydrogen depleted liquid (20)    Water (22)
NOVELTY - Several water vapor transfer (WVT) units (32) are arranged in a sealing frame (30) which is arranged adjacent to end plate (34) made of polymer, of a fuel cell stack (14). Several supports (38) arranged in sealing frame between water vapor transfer units supports the end plate.    USE - Water vapor transfer (WVT) unit assembly for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack system used as power source of electric vehicle and stationary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Integration of the WVT unit assembly with end plate of fuel cell stack system is enabled while minimizing weight and thermal conductivity of the fuel cell stack system. Assembly and disassembly of fuel cell stack system is performed simply by providing the supports.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lower end unit of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional elevational view of fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell stack (14)    Sealing frame (30)    WVT unit (32)    End plate (34)    Support (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly has active region that facilitates a catalytic reaction and inactive region fluidly coupled to active region. A water transport device arranged in inactive region, has hydrophilic unit that forms a portion of wet side reactant channel such that upon passage of fluid containing reactants through wet side reactant channel, the hydrophilic portion absorbs portion of water present in fluid.    USE - Fuel cell assembly for use in vehicle such as automobile, truck, bus, aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing additional power consumption to operate compressor or related pumping device can be avoided. The buildup of excess water in flow field channels of bipolar plates can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of reducing water blockage in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Reactant delivery system (100)    Fuel source (100A)    Oxygen source (100B)    Fuel cells (300)    Motive device (800)
NOVELTY - The battery has a relay (100) installed in a battery case (400) and turned on/off by a battery switch. An electro-rheological (ER) fluid (500) flows at an upper part of bottom of the battery case and viscosity of the fluid changes, when power is supplied. A permanent magnet (300) is installed at a lower part of the bottom of the battery case. An electromagnet (200) is installed at a lower part of the relay and attached or detached to the permanent magnet. A spring-type mounting bolt (600) combines the electromagnet and the permanent magnet to the bottom of the battery case.    USE - Battery for a hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the transfer vibration to a battery case even in case of the operation of the relay installed inside the battery case. The floor side rigidity of the battery case is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Relay (100)    Electromagnet (200)    Permanent magnet (300)    Battery case (400)    Electro-rheological fluid (500)    Spring-type mounting bolt (600)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (160) has a main body (161) provided with a reformation gas inlet for inflow of reformation gas from a fuel cell stack. A reformation gas outlet discharges the reformation gas to a burner of a fuel treating device. A separator (164) is installed inside the main body to divide into upper and lower parts, and is provided with a hole for the communication of upper and lower inner spaces. Filler (165) is placed on the upper part of the separator, which contacts with the reformation gas to allow moisture separated from the reformation gas.    USE - Moisture removing apparatus for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows temperature of the reactor of the fuel cell system to control more easily, and reduces energy, thus improving the efficiency of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a moisture removing apparatus.    Moisture removing apparatus (160)    Main body (161)    Separator (164)    Filler (165)    Solenoid valve (167)
NOVELTY - A heat source (35) comprises an oxidation catalyst, and a mixed fuel supplied from a fuel supply portion (50). The mixed fuel is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon system fuel. The carbon system fuel contains hydrocarbon fuel, carbon monoxide, petroleum and/or natural gas. The hydrocarbon fuel contains methane, propane, butane, benzene, methanol and/or ethanol. The oxidation catalyst is formed using platinum, palladium, ruthenium, and/or rhodium, and contains aluminum oxide, titanium oxide and/or silicon oxide as a carrier.    USE - Heat source is used in reformer of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat source of fuel-cell reformer provides fuel cell having excellent performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell.    Power generator (11)    Reformer (30)    Heat source (35)    Fuel supply portion (50)    Oxidizing agent supply portion (70)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC)-DC converter (20) connected to a solar cell (10) adjusts the power generated from the solar cell to be suitable for electronic apparatus in vehicle. A sub-battery (30) connected to the converter stores the surplus power of the solar cell or main vehicle battery (62). An air cleaning unit (40) directly connected to the sub-battery is actuated irrespective of controller (50) connected to the sub-battery. The controller selects the electronic apparatus to be actuated according to available power and input actuation information.    USE - Solar battery system for supplying electricity to start engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption is reduced even when electricity generated from solar cell is less. The efficiency of energy is improved by utilizing wasted energy in generation of small amount of power from solar cell and the in-vehicle comfort is improved through air-cleaning. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar battery system.    Solar cell (10)    DC-DC converter (20)    Sub-battery (30)    Air cleaning unit (40)    Controller (50)    Main vehicle battery (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a resin containing chromium on stainless steel (1). A chromium-rich film (4) is formed by treating the resin coating at a high temperature under a reductive atmosphere to remove carbon and oxygen present in the resin. Thickness of the resin coating containing chromium is 0.5-1 micrometer and thickness of the chromium-rich film is 0.01-0.5 micrometer. The coating of resin containing chromium is performed using a mixture comprising chromic anhydride, acrylic acid and water.    USE - Method for preparing a metal separator for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, strength, durability, processing capability and molding capability of the metal separation plate. The metal separation plate is manufactured with stainless steel plate, thus enhancing mass production and reducing cost of production. The raw material ratio of the coating solution in the surface process is inexpensive, and heat-treatment of the resin coating in a wide range in the reductive gas atmosphere reduces the utility cost and running cost. The method controls thermal annealing temperature and thermal processing annealing time, thus minimizing the control factor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a process for preparing a metal separator.    Stainless steel (1)    Passivation layer (2)    Resin coating (3)    Chromium-rich film (4)
NOVELTY - An organic solvent is added to a mixture containing an aluminum precursor and an ionic liquid in molar ratio of 1:1-1:2, and mixed. Then, water is added and mixed. The pH of resulting mixture is adjusted by adding hydrochloric acid. The reaction mixture is then aged at 40-80 degrees C and heated at 80-150 degrees C under humidifying or non-humidifying condition, to obtain ionic liquid/aluminum hydroxide composite.    USE - Manufacture of ionic liquid/aluminum hydroxide composite for manufacturing mesoporous alumina (claimed) used for fuel-cell electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid/aluminum hydroxide composite is efficiently manufactured. The mesoporous alumina formed using the ionic liquid/aluminum hydroxide composite, provides fuel-cell electrolyte with excellent heat stability and conductivity.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger tube for maximizing the area of heat transfer and increasing the supporting amount of a catalyst so as to obtain a sufficient transfer amount of heat transferred from an oxidation zone to a reforming zone is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - As a heat exchanger tube for fuel reformer which is used in a fuel reformer of a fuel cell and is divided into a reforming zone(6) for performing a reforming reaction and an oxidation zone(5) for performing an oxidation reaction to transfer a heat generated in the oxidation zone to the reforming zone, the heat exchanger tube for fuel reformer is characterized in that it is a tubular metallic tube(1) having a coating layer formed by coating inner and outer surfaces(3,4) of the metallic tube with a metal powder by an electrophoretic deposition process to obtain a larger heat transfer area. The tube is a cylindrical tube or a flat type tube. The metal powder is a powder of aluminum(Al), titanium(Ti), zirconium(Zr), cesium(Cs), or magnesium(Mg). The metallic tube is made from carbon steel, copper, or stainless steel.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The bus-bar unit (3) has connectors (21A,21B) of U-shape which are provided at the electric power feeding terminal (19B) and the neutral terminal (19A) in the stator peripheral direction while being opened to stator axial direction on the same periphery. Each connector is crimped into division stator (1) at radial direction while being connected to the terminal (8A,8B) of coil (8) of stator core.    USE - Bus-bar unit used for stator for rotary electric machines integrated in e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves the space saving of stator for rotary electric machines since the thickness of axial direction of stator does not become large easily and the installation space of stator can be restrained when bus-bar unit integrates to stator with large thickness of stator axial direction rather than teeth. Ensures excellent operativity of connection with coil since the connection of coil terminal to electric power feeding terminal and to neutral terminal can be crimped into the same direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the stator for rotary electric machines provided with bus-bar unit.    Division stator (1)    Bus-bar unit (3)    Coil (8)    Terminal of coil (8A,8B)    Neutral terminal (19A)    Electric power feeding terminal (19B)    Connectors (21A,21B)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) determines whether the low temperature starting of the fuel cell system (1) is performed. The ECU controls a purge valve (25) to substitute an anode flow path (11) by hydrogen to raise the hydrogen concentration in the anode flow path when low temperature starting of the system is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, domestic non-portable fuel cell system and molten metal supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The lack-of-gasoline state of the fuel cell system can be avoided even if the effective reaction area of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) is narrow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Anode flow path (11)    Cathode flow path (12)    Purge valve (25)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell (10) has a separator (15) provided between the positive electrode active material layer (13) and the negative electrode active material layer (14), and a metal foil laminated insulator (17) provided in the outermost layer of the battery element. The metal foil includes a positive electrode metal foil and a negative electrode metal foil. The tensile strength of the insulator is smaller than the tensile strength of the separator.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for battery pack used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat emitted inside the battery by deformation of the battery by external impact is reduced and the safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Lithium ion secondary cell (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (14)    Separator (15)    Insulator (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a control circuit that determines whether quantity of water maintained at gas permeable porous structures of fuel cell is above predetermined value. The control circuit increases quantity of water in the porous structure when the quantity is below the predetermined value so that variation in water content of each porous structure is reduced.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the quantity of water maintained at each porous structure is reduced and hence variation in electric power generator performance is reduced. The output voltage of fuel cell is reduced and the electric power is generated continuously and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining process of reducing variation in water content of each porous structure in the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery consists of a non-aqueous electrolyte containing biphenyl, a cathode, and an anode (5) accommodated in an exterior container. The anode comprises an anode mix containing a compound which generates gas in anode electric potential overcharge state.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery, such as lithium cell, is used for hybrid vehicles, emergency electric-power systems, and electric-power storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has excellent safety during overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery system.    Anode terminal (1)    Cathode terminal (2)    Auxiliary terminal (3)    Electric-current insulation unit (4)    Anode (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100) consists of pair of end plates (150) which are clamped with the outer side of the laminated structure (110). The intermediate assemblies are provided between the laminated structure and offset structure (200). An uneven shape is formed at the surface where end plate and offset suppressing structure contacts intermediate assemblies.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frictional force between the offset structure and laminated structure is increased. The biasing force of the offset structure can be increased effectively according to the tensile load produced in the strip shaped structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Laminated structure (110)    Nut (122)    End plate (150)    Offset suppressing structure (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating lithium vapor by irradiating an electron beam (33) to the surface of lithium (31A). The lithium is provided to the negative electrode precursor (41) using lithium vapor by pre-processing.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for electrochemical elements e.g. capacitor, non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as drive source of notebook personal computer (PC), mobile phone, digital still camera, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High productivity can be ensured by providing high capacitance and durable electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium providing unit.    Lithium (31A)    Electron beam (33)    Electron beam gun (34A)    Control unit (38)    Negative electrode precursor (41)
NOVELTY - A battery block (3) has laminated battery cells (1), each of which is separated by a spacer (2). A binding band (4) binds the battery block. A fan duct (6) is provided between the battery cells. The battery block is cooled by the air passing through an air-path hole (7) provided in the binding band and circulated by the fan duct.    USE - Battery pack for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled efficiently. The weight of the battery is reduced, and the offset difference of spacer is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cell (1)    Spacer (2)    Battery (3)    Binding band (4)    Fan duct (6)    Air-path hole (7)
NOVELTY - The device has contact surfaces (T1-T3) for blocking a movement of a power supply assembly (30) i.e. battery module, to an upper case (10). The upper case and a lower case (20) are provided for accommodating the power supply assembly. A chamber (31) attaching part is used for adjoining a right-and-left side of the power supply assembly. A vibrational absorption member is provided between the lower case and the power supply assembly. A fastening part is used to fasten the power supply assembly with the upper case in a left-right direction of the power supply assembly.    USE - Power supply device e.g. secondary battery, for use in a vehicle. Can also be used for an electrical double layer capacitor and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the power supply assembly is blocked by the contact surface. The power supply device can provide suitable fastening for the case and the power supply assembly without load concentrating on particular part of the power supply assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power supply device.    Contact surface (T1-T3)    Upper case (10)    Lower case (20)    Power supply assembly (30)    Chamber (31)    Battery cell (35)
NOVELTY - The system (500) has an oxidation gas-compression apparatus (20) compressing oxidation gas that is supplied to a fuel cell (100). A refrigerant cooling device (80) cools the refrigerant for cooling the fuel cell. A heat-exchange part (98) is provided between the oxidation gas-compression apparatus and the fuel cell to exchange heat between compressed oxidation gas and the refrigerant. The heat-exchange part is an oxidation gas supply line path for supplying oxidation gas that is compressed by the oxidation gas-compression apparatus to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-exchange part exchanges heat between the compressed oxidation gas and the refrigerant such that the compressed oxidation gas with high temperature can be cooled without installing the intercooler for oxidation gas cooling methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of a fuel cell vehicle mounted with a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Oxidation gas-compression apparatus (20)    Refrigerant cooling device (80)    Heat-exchange part (98)    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel cell system (500)    Fuel cell vehicle (600)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) comprises a battery holding region (111) and a pressure release chamber (112), defined by partition (11d) positioned in housing (11). The battery holding region accommodates a battery pack (12), and coolant (13) for cooling the battery pack. A pressure release valve (14) releases internal pressure of the battery holding region to pressure release chamber, on detection of gas emission from battery pack.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle such as power supply motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure rise of the electrical storage apparatus can be suppressed without making the coolant flow out of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Housing (11)    Partition (11d)    Battery pack (12)    Coolant (13)    Pressure release valve (14)    Battery holding region (111)    Pressure release chamber (112)
NOVELTY - The cooler has a bag-shaped foreign material removal element (28) with an opening (29) positioned opposing the flow of coolant inside the coolant inlet pipe (20). The foreign material in the cooling medium is retained in the foreign material removal element (28). A magnet (30) is mounted in the inner surface of the foreign material removal element, for attracting and capturing the metal pieces in the coolant.    USE - Cooler for cooling inverter apparatus of electric vehicle. Can also be used in cooling of inverter apparatus in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bad influence to the cooler by the foreign material in the coolant, is suppressed by filtering the foreign material in the coolant efficiently, and the durability of the cooler is improved. The pressure loss in the coolant inlet pipe is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coolant inlet pipe of the cooler. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant inlet pipe (20)    Foreign material removal element (28)    Opening (29)    Magnet (30)
NOVELTY - The wheel drive device has a motor (31) and the reduction-gears (32,33) that are accommodated in a housing (26). The lower ball joint (62) for connecting a lower arm and a steering knuckle arm is positioned facing the radial direction of the reduction-gear and the wheel. The non-tooth portions (27c,41b) are formed in the position which opposes the lower ball joint in the circumferential direction of the spline when the outer peripheral portion of the ring gear is connected with the housing main portion by the spline.    USE - Wheel drive device for vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interference with the lower ball joint and reduction-gear can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the wheel drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (26)    Non-tooth portions (27c,41b)    Motor (31)    Reduction-gears (32,33)    Lower ball joint (62)
NOVELTY - The power controller (200) has an abnormality determination unit (72) that determines the deterioration state of battery (20). An electric power feeding restriction unit (121) issues instructions to restrict the electric power feeding with respect to electronic control units (ECUs) (80,90,100,110) that control the loads (30,40,50,60), on determining that battery is deteriorated.    USE - Controller for controlling power supplied to loads such as heater, electric power steering (EPS) apparatus, air conditioner, audio apparatus, etc in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operator is made to recognize the abnormality in electric power feeding at an early stage, while reducing burden given to the power supply. Hence the power supply exchange is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (20)    Heater (30)    Electric power steering apparatus (40)    Loads (50,60)    Abnormality determination unit (72)    ECUs (80,90,100,110)    Electric power feeding restriction unit (121)    Power controller (200)
NOVELTY - A switching transistor (TR1) is connected between the battery (3), output terminal (4) and reference voltage generator circuit (2). A voltage control circuit (10) compares the output voltage of the output terminal and the reference voltage outputted by the reference voltage generator circuit. The ON/OFF operation of the switching transistor is controlled based on the comparison result of the output voltage and a reference voltage. The output voltage of the output terminal is made in to the fixed voltage corresponding to the reference voltage.    USE - Constant voltage circuit for control circuit of control equipment of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the recording data in the control circuit of control equipment at the time of an overloading state is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power failure pressure circuit for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the constant voltage circuit for vehicles.    Reference voltage generator circuit (2)    Battery (3)    Output terminal (4)    Voltage control circuit (10)    Switching transistor (TR1)
NOVELTY - A palladium layer or palladium alloy layer is formed on a substrate by sputtering method. The palladium layer or palladium alloy layer is peeled from the substrate. The peeled palladium layer or palladium alloy layer is overlapped to form two or more layers. A palladium film or palladium alloy film of integral construction is formed by heat-processing in a vacuum at temperature of 400-1200 degrees C, and a hydrogen-permeable membrane is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane (claimed) for selectively permeating and separating hydrogen gas from mixed gas containing hydrogen gas in apparatus used for producing hydrogen gas used as reducing gas in silicon manufacturing process for semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane with favorable hydrogen permeability is manufactured efficiently and economically. The apparatus comprising hydrogen-permeable membrane efficiently separates and purifies hydrogen gas.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a starting control unit (801) which controls the starting operation of a motor (111) for vehicle transit. The driving of a hybrid vehicle is permitted upon completion of the starting of a battery and the starting of a driving function.    USE - Fuel cell system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables confirming the operation of a driving function system based on confirmation of the operation of fuel cell system during the starting of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of control device of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control device (80)    Motor (111)    Starting control unit (801)    Power supply control unit (802)    Driving function control unit (803)
NOVELTY - The wheel bearing has an electric power generating apparatus (21) has a stator (23) and a rotor (25) having a magnet and a coil that are provided in a fixed wheel (1) and a turning wheel (2) respectively. A connector is connected to the electric power generating apparatus through a wiring and attached or pulled out to and from the turning wheel.    USE - Wheel bearing for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling of the wheel bearing is easy. The production yield is improved and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wheel bearing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fixed wheel (1)    Turning wheel (2)    Electric power generating apparatus (21)    Stator (23)    Rotor (25)
NOVELTY - The direct current electric power electrically stored in the battery (9) through the solar cell is transformed into AC electric power. The regeneration electric current generated in the alternating current motor in the downgradient of a rail is discharged in a heat radiation circuit while driving the AC motor (10) with the transformed AC electric power.    USE - Drive system for rail type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains an inexpensive drive system which can effectively exhaust the regeneration electric current generated during braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout of the drive system apparatus for rail type vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (9)    AC motor (10)    Pinion (12)    Inverter (18)    Motor drive inverter (19)
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains manganese and zinc complex oxide. The crystal structure of electrode material is spinel-type structure and/or perovskite-type structure.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrochemical capacitors (claimed), and as power supply for back up of memory and power supply for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has high capacitance, and provides uninterruptable compensation power supply when used in capacitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of electrode material.
NOVELTY - A carbon material has pore volume distribution of 0.10 ml/g or more and pore diameter of 5-100 nm.    USE - Carbon material is used for electrode of electrical storage devices such as electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material is manufactured efficiently with reduced fall on internal resistance, and provides electrical double layer capacitor with excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon material, which involves performing primary activation of carbon material. Then, the activated carbon is subjected to granulation and then subjected to secondary activation.
NOVELTY - An anode material consists of lithium complex oxide which is subjected to oxidation treatment.    USE - Anode-material for lithium ion battery used for vehicles (both claimed) such as motor vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the anode containing anode material has excellent cycle durability, charge-discharge characteristics and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode material consists of lithium complex oxide which is subjected to oxidation treatment. The lithium complex oxide has compositional formula: xLiM1O2.(1-x)Li2M2O3.    M1=transition metals having average oxidation state of 3+;    M2=transition metals having average oxidation state of 4+;and    x=more than o to less than 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for oxidation treatment of anode material.
NOVELTY - The closed type battery has electrode external terminal (1) which is equipped with collar portion (1b) and insertion portion (1a). An insulation gasket (2) has through-hole (2a) of which the insertion portion is infixed. The electrode external terminal is fixed to a sealing board (3) by the insulation gasket. The cross-section of a non-perfect circle shape perpendicularly intersects with respect to battery height of insertion portion.    USE - Closed type battery for use in drive power supplies of compact apparatus. Uses includes but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably prevents liquid spills by cross-section of a non-perfect circle shape which perpendicularly intersects with respect to battery height of insertion portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the closed type battery.    Electrode external terminal (1)    Insertion portion (1a)    Collar portion (1b)    Insulation gasket (2)    Through-hole (2a)    Sealing board (3)
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. lithium air cell (10) has a lithium anode (15) formed with metallic lithium. The pore volume of the lithium anode exists in the range of 5 nanometer to 35 nanometer of pore diameters including cerium-aluminum complex oxide. A nonaqueous electrolyte (18) is interposed between a positive electrode (13) and the lithium anode and provided with a catalyst (16). The mean pore diameters of the catalyst are 10 nanometer to 20 nanometer.    USE - Air cell i.e. lithium air cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge capacity and the charging capacity of the cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air cell.    Lithium air cell (10)    Positive electrode (13)    Lithium anode (15)    Catalyst (16)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (18)
NOVELTY - An estimation unit estimates the divergence degree of instruction rotation speed of air compressor at the time of fuel cell transferring to an idle driving state from a rated operation, and actual rotation speed of compressor. A determination unit determines whether the rotation speed of compressor arrives at control prohibition region set to 0rpm during stabilization of compressor rotation speed at idle driving state, based on the estimated degree. A control unit reduces the divergence degree if the rotation speed attains the prohibition region.    USE - Control apparatus of fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrival of compressor rotation speed at control prohibition region can be suppressed. The responsiveness of vehicle acceleration can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process performed by control apparatus of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has an output voltage correction part for computing an output voltage that provides a maximum output of a fuel cell by estimating an intersection between characteristic curves showing maximum power characteristic of a load apparatus i.e. drive motor, and an output voltage-output electric power characteristic of the fuel cell. An electric power estimation part estimates the maximum output of the fuel cell based on the output voltage. A fuel cell control part regulates the output voltage of the fuel cell.    USE - Hybrid fuel cell system for supplying electric power to a load apparatus i.e. drive motor (claimed), in an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile body that moves on a land, underground, marine, and underwater.    ADVANTAGE - The system sets an appropriate operating point that satisfies maximum power characteristic and output electric power characteristic power characteristics, thus preventing loss of the power balance due to surplus electric power, and increasing the operational efficiency. The system suppresses an overcharge of a secondary battery and the unnecessary heat-emission inside the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a relationship between the output voltage-output electric power characteristic of a fuel cell, and the maximum output characteristic of a load apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) has air electrode (14) and fuel electrode (12) which contain catalysts and electrolyte. The electrolyte has dry mass which supports catalysts. An ion exchange group density of electrolyte at the side of electrolytic membrane (10) is examined along with the reaction material provisioning path (22,24). At least one of the catalyst layers has ion exchange group density which is close to the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell used as small power supply for mobile machine e.g. mobile telephone, portable personal computer or as power supply for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively improves the reaction efficiency and drain property of a catalyst electrolyte equipped with dry mass which supports catalysts and ion exchange group density of electrolyte at side of electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joined unit for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Fuel electrode (12)    Air electrode (14)    Material provisioning path (22,24)
NOVELTY - An external storage unit (11) has suction inlet (15b) through which air is supplied to storage case (13). An electrical storage module has several electrical storage cells and communicating vessel (17) formed in division wall. The air supplied from internal storage unit is circulated by storage chamber.    USE - Electrical storage unit for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of electrical storage module is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the backseat.    External storage unit (11)    Discharge pipe (12)    Storage case (13)    Suction inlet (15b)    Communicating vessel (17)
NOVELTY - A battery module (10) has a supply air duct (51) for supplying cooling air and exhaust ducts (52a,52b) for exhausting the cooling air flowing through the surface of several battery cells (33) from the module. The supply air duct is arranged at the both sides of the module along the width direction and the exhaust ducts are arranged under the module.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary storage battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery or lithium ion battery for motor vehicles such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path of the supply air duct to exhaust ducts is short so that the pressure loss can be restrained and the cross-sectional area of the supply air duct is made smaller, hence the electrical storage apparatus can be arranged in narrow space. Hence the size of the electrical storage apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Battery module (10)    Battery cells (33)    Supply air duct (51)    Exhaust ducts (52a,52b)    Center console box (68)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1) has a joined component comprising mutually opposing cathode catalyst layer (14) and an anode catalyst layer (12) provided on both sides of electrolytic membrane (10). The catalyst layer (12 and/or 14) has decomposition catalyst-containing catalyst layer containing a radical decomposition catalyst, whose ionization tendency is decreased from electrolytic membrane side to surface side of decomposition catalyst-containing layer.    USE - Fuel cell is used as power supply for motor vehicles, personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved durability and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) joined component; and    (2) manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrolytic membrane (10)    Anode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Diffused layer (16)    Separator (18)    Membrane electrode composite (20)
NOVELTY - A porous nickel sintering substrate is immersed into cobalt-nitrate aqueous solution containing an alkali cation, and dried. The cobalt nitrate is changed into cobalt hydroxide by immersing the porous nickel sintering substrate into aqueous alkali solution. The cobalt hydroxide is changed into cobalt oxide by steam-heating the porous nickel sintering substrate. Then, the porous nickel sintering substrate is immersed in acidic nickel salt impregnation liquid, and a nickel salt is fixed to obtain a nickel anode.    USE - Manufacture of nickel anode for alkaline storage battery used as power supply of electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides nickel anode. The alkaline storage battery is excellent in lifetime performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous nickel sintering substrate is immersed into cobalt-nitrate aqueous solution containing an alkali cation, and dried. The cobalt nitrate is changed into cobalt hydroxide by immersing the porous nickel sintering substrate into aqueous alkali solution. The cobalt hydroxide is changed into cobalt oxide by steam-heating the porous nickel sintering substrate. Then, the porous nickel sintering substrate is immersed in acidic nickel salt impregnation liquid, and a nickel salt is fixed to obtain a nickel anode. The alkali cation is sodium ion, potassium ion and/or lithium ion.
NOVELTY - A control unit (5) detects the limit stoichiometry ratio of a reactive gas for reducing the stoichiometry ratio of the gas at the time of generation of electric power of a fuel cell (2). The control unit determines the generation of electric power of the fuel cell based on the limit stoichiometry ratio.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train, residence, factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of flooding in a fuel cell is detected with sufficient precision, hence the fuel consumption is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cells (2a)    Control unit (5)    Compressor (14)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (50) has battery modules (70a,70b) in which predefined battery cells are mounted. A storage cells accommodates the battery module. A protection unit (53) is equipped in the surface of storage cases (52a,52b). A bulging unit is of a cavity shape is protruded towards the outer portion.    USE - Battery unit for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effectively relieves external impact force by a protection unit which is equipped in the surface of a storage case, and bulging unit of cavity shape which protrudes towards outer portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the interior of battery unit.    Battery unit (50)    Storage cases (52a,52b)    Protection unit (53)    Side wall protection unit (63)    Top plate protection unit (64)    Battery modules (70a,70b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separator (22B) equipped with oxidation gas flow path (42) which is delimited by a protrusion gas flow path wall surface (61). An electrode (32B) has diffused layer (36) which is adjacent to the separator. A drain unit (68) has space which allows flow of oxidation gas. The drain unit is protruded and provided in an oxidation gas flow path (42) from surface of the diffused layer so that a gap between gas flow path wall surface (61) is formed.    USE - Fuel cell for use in motor vehicles e.g. electric train, aircrafts, vessels. Can also be used for robot, backup power supply to domestic houses, facility.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively improves the drain property of a diffuse layer by a drain unit having space which allows flow of oxidation gas, and protrudes in gas flow path from diffused layer so that gap between gas flow path wall surface is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the single cell.    Separator (22B)    Electrode (32B)    Diffused layer (36)    Oxidation gas flow path (42)    Oxidation gas flow path (42)    Gas flow path wall surface (61)    Drain unit (68)
NOVELTY - A humidity value calculating unit calculates the humidity value of the to-be-detected atmosphere based on the heat conductive values corresponding to the terminal voltages of the two heating resistors. A gas concentration calculating unit calculates the gas concentration of the to-detected gas contained in the to-be-detected atmosphere based on the humidity value of the to-be-detected atmosphere.    USE - Apparatus for detecting gas e.g. hydrogen gas mounted in fuel cell unit of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The gas in the vehicle is detected easily by calculating the variation of the to-be-detected gas concentration in the to-be-detected atmosphere. The power consumption of the two heating resistors is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the gas detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has a tube (11) whose front-end (11a) is extended and crushed towards outside so as to protrude in the tank from the tube insertion hole (20) formed in the back plate (17). The front-end of the tube contacts the opening peripheral portion (20a) of the tube insertion hole.    USE - Heat exchanger for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of flux into the tank from the gap between the tube insertion holes and tubes can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the attachment portion of tube in heat exchanger.    Tube (11)    Front-end of tube (11a)    Back plate (17)    Tube insertion hole (20)    Opening peripheral portion (20a)
NOVELTY - The starter has a lever seal (14) for assembling a rip part (14a) at a back surface side of a plate part (13b) of a lever holder (13). The rip part passes via a press fit part (14b) through of attachment holes (13d), and projects to side surface of the plate part. A fixing part (14c) is arranged at an inner side of the attachment holes. A step difference expanding to an outer side of the through-hole is formed between the press-fit part and the fixing part while the fixing part is held inside the through-hole. The plate part supports an arm part (13a).    USE - Starter for use in a vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area of the projection part and the through-hole can be reduced, so that the insertion into the through-hole is made easy. The starter is reliable and secure to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of a lever holder, a lever seal and a state in which the lever seal is attached to the lever holder.    Lever holder (13)    Arm part (13a)    Plate part (13b)    Attachment hole (13d)    Lever seal (14)    Rip part (14a)    Press fit part (14b)    Fixing part (14c)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (10) has an air intake duct (13) through which air flows through an air path (12) formed between batteries (1). Several parallel air-flow guidance holes (15) are arranged in the air path, in a direction perpendicular to the air flow direction.    USE - Battery cooling device for electric vehicle and domestic and business use electric equipment such as microwave oven and vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air-flow guidance holes are formed in the air flow path, the ventilation alley is always secured in the air path. Thus the occurrence of stagnation in the air path is suppressed and uniform cooling in each battery is maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view and a sectional view of the battery cooling device.    Battery (1)    Cooling device (10)    Air path (12)    Air intake duct (13)    Air-flow guidance hole (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bolt fixed such that a battery base (10) is freely attached or detached to the lower side of a mounting bracket (5) that anchors to a tank front side surface (1a). Engagement protrusions (10f) protrude in downward direction of a bottom face part (10a) in which a battery (4) is mounted. A slit (5e) is provided in an upper-surface part (5a) of the mounting bracket. The battery base is temporarily maintained in the mounting bracket by inserting the engagement protrusions of the battery base in the slit of the mounting bracket.    USE - Fixation structure for battery base of construction machine e.g. hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The bolt fixing and removal operation is eliminated, thus reducing the labor and improving the working efficiency. The alignment during fixing of the bolt is easy and the battery base is temporarily maintained in the mounting bracket, thus avoiding battery fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional and enlarged views of a fixation structure for a battery base.    Tank front side surface (1a)    Battery (4)    Mounting bracket (5)    Upper-surface part (5a)    Slit (5e)    Battery base (10)    Bottom face part (10a)    Engagement protrusions (10f)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode group and current collection board. The anode exposure end (1a) is inserted from opening of accommodating portion (14) and is accommodated in a receptacle interior portion. The electrode group and current collection board are joined mutually. The electrode group and current collection board are welded by melting the portion (11) to-be-melted located in outer side of electrode group.    USE - Manufacturing method of capacitor used in power supply of power tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection board can be reliably joined to the electrode group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of capacitor.    Anode exposure end (1a)    Portion to-be melted (11)    Guidance portion (12)    Accommodating portion (14)    Junction portion (19)
NOVELTY - The electrode has activated charcoal formed with underwater zeta potential of -1/--50 mV. The charcoal is deposited on top of electroconductive substrate in underwater containing styrene butadiene rubber, according to electrophoresis deposition. The average particle diameter of charcoal is 1-30 micrometer.    USE - Polarizing electrode of electrochemical capacitor used as auxiliary power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder quantity of polarizing electrode is reduced so that electrostatic capacitance of polarizing electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polarizing electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A fuel oil has an initial boiling point of 135-170 degrees C, 95% distillation temperature of 270 degrees C or less measured using a distillation curve, and a total sulfur content of 80 mass ppm or less. The sulfur content of sulfur compound having a molecular weight of 184-218 g/mol is 1 mass ppm or less.    USE - Fuel oil is used for fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate type fuel cells, and solid oxide fuel cells, used as power supply of mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, domestic or commercial co-generation systems, motor vehicles, and rail vehicles. The fuel cells are also used as auxiliary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oil can be de-sulfurized easily with reduced replacement frequency of de-sulfurizing agent.
NOVELTY - A fuel oil has initial boiling point of 135-170 degrees C, 95% distillation temperature of 270 degrees C or less as measured from distillation curve, sulfur content derived from sulfur compound having boiling point of 330-334 degrees C of 1 mass ppm or less, and total sulfur content of 80 mass ppm or less.    USE - Fuel oil for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used for fuel cell system used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, household use and motor vehicles, and as power supply during disaster, business use power supply, co-generation system and for industrial large-scale electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel oil has reduced amount of sulfur content, the desulfurization agent of fuel oil in fuel cell system is used for long time. Therefore, frequent replacement of desulfurization agent in fuel cell system is reduced.
NOVELTY - The coating method involves applying a coating liquid to the whose surface of a masked base material, and drying the base material. A slit is formed into a coating film along the boundary line vicinity of a masking portion and a coating portion. The coated base material and a masking tape are separately wound while peeling off the masking tape from the coated base material.    USE - Coating method for metal foil base material in manufacture of electrode for capacitor or battery of e.g. electrical storage apparatus used in hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves uniform film thickness of coating edge of base material without changing the characteristic of coating liquid. Enables controlling linearity in longitudinal direction, thus ensuring high productivity and excellent homogeneity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of coating apparatus.    Film rolls (1,2)    Drying furnace (4)    Half cutter (5)    Base material winding roller (6)    Coating apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The power module (1) has a semiconductor chip (2) on a substrate (3). A solder layer (4) is provided by the semiconductor chip, which liquefies by heat of semiconductor chip between the chip and the insulated substrate. A resin material (5) is formed connecting the chip and the substrate. The melting point of solder layer is lower than that of the resin material, so that the differential thermal expansion of semiconductor chip and the insulated substrate by the heat emission can be tracked.    USE - Power module for use in inverter of vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack between the chip and the substrate can be prevented, so that the joint strength can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of semiconductor power module.    Power module (1)    Semiconductor chip (2)    Substrate (3)    Solder layer (4)    Resin material (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a cylindrical-shaped structure (8) comprising a casting mold from an inorganic substance sheet that is peeled from an inorganic laminar compound. The casting mold is removed from the cylindrical-shaped structure to form a hollow cylindrical structure and electrical conductive material e.g. carbon material is provided in the gap of the hollow cylindrical structure. The mold is made of anionic surface active agent, amphiphilic block copolymer and anionic organic nano bead.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for electrical storage material of storage device such as secondary battery used as main power supply in hybrid vehicle and industry.    ADVANTAGE - The active field of the hollow cylindrical structure can be utilized effectively by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrode manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Double-hydroxide sheet (2)    Surface active agent (4)    Inner wall of cylindrical-shaped structure (5)    Outer wall of cylindrical-shaped structure (6)    Cylindrical-shaped structure (8)
NOVELTY - The exhaust pipe has a double pipe (1) comprising an inner pipe (10) and an outer pipe (11) arranged through a predetermined space on the outer side of the inner pipe through which exhaust gas is passed. Several partitions (12) are provided in the space (S) of inner pipe and outer pipe that follows a pipe axis direction in the state dispersed to the circumferential direction. A gap (A) is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the partition or internal peripheral surface of the outer pipe.    USE - Exhaust pipe for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outside temperature of an outer pipe gets across to the inner pipe is prevented by the space and gap and excellent thermal insulation property is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of exhaust pipe for fuel-cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the exhaust pipe.    Double pipe (1)    Inner pipe (10)    Outer pipe (11)    Partitions (12)    Gap (A)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - Diaphragm consists of an ion exchange resin formed by bonding an aromatic ring having a cation exchange group and a halogen atom with methylene principal chain having cross-linked structure. The halogen atom is chlorine atom which is bonded to the para-position of aromatic ring with respect to carbon atom of aromatic ring bonded with methylene principal chain. The aromatic ring is diethylbenzene ring.    USE - Diaphragm is used for direct liquid-type fuel cells, and polymer electrolyte fuel cells for automotive applications, domestic use and portable equipments. Can also be used for redox flow cell, zinc-bromine battery, and for dialysis.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm has high proton-conductivity and alcohol impermeability. The direct liquid-type fuel cell comprising diaphragm, has low internal resistance and high output characteristics by suppressing crossover of liquid fuel such as methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of diaphragm formed using a composition containing aromatic polymerizable monomer, cross-linking polymerizable monomer and polymerization initiator.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (11) has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and separators (21) stacked and adhesively fixed together, and a pair of resin frame (25) adhesively fixed at the circumference of the MEA and the separators. The fuel cell has protrusions (21a,25a) for gripping, are at the circumference of the separators and the resin frames.    USE - Fuel cell for use in e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, air craft, electric train, walking robot and power generation equipment for buildings e.g. residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The resin frame, separators and membrane electrode assembly can be dissembled easily at low cost by pulling the protrusions in the separators and resin frames apart, and so the fuel cell can be recycled and the outstanding electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (11)    Separators (21)    Protrusions (21a,25a)    Notch (21b)    Resin frame (25)
NOVELTY - A battery has a strip shaped positive electrode tab (5) which is formed by aluminum and aluminum alloy. Another battery has a strip shaped negative electrode tab (6) which is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The positive electrode tab and the negative electrode tab are electrically connected and an electroconductive filler is interposed between the positive and negative electrode tabs. A portion of the positive and negative electrode tabs are welded in a welding surface.    USE - Battery pack for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, bicycle, power supply for electric power storage and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance between the electrode tabs of the battery pack can be reduced by using the electroconductive filler between the positive and negative tabs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery of battery pack.    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode tab (5)    Negative electrode tab (6)    Control unit (7)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode composite material comprises anode, cathode, electrolytic membrane, and hydrocarbon type-polymer film provided between anode and electrolytic membrane, and cathode and electrolytic membrane. The anode and cathode has catalyst layer and electrode base material comprising porous carbon base sheet having several through-holes. The through-holes penetrates front and back of sheet, and has diameter of 100-400 mu m and density of 25-500 /cm2. The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell comprising membrane-electrode composite material contains methanol as fuel.    USE - Membrane-electrode composite material is used for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (both claimed). Uses included but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, plasma display panel, video camera, digital camera, electrically-driven shaver, vacuum cleaner, solar cell, motor vehicles and various electrochemical apparatus such as Water-electrolysis apparatus and chloro alkali electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane of membrane-electrode composite material has high heat resistance, high tension elastic modulus, and low moisture content. Since the methanol crossover is reduced by mass transfer property of anode of membrane-electrode composite material, the direct methanol type fuel cell is provided with high battery performance. The reduction in interfacial resistance and adhesiveness of electrode with electrolyte membrane is improved. Therefore the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell comprising membrane-electrode composite material has high durability and favorable battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode composite material.
NOVELTY - An oxide of catalyst material is reduced by phosphine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, sulfate or formaldehyde to manufacture porous catalyst layer (4).    USE - Manufacture of porous catalyst layer used for membrane electrode assembly for manufacturing polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used in motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The porous catalyst layer is efficiently manufactured using simple method, and has excellent water dispersibility, and provides fuel cell having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxide of catalyst material is reduced by phosphine, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, sulfate or formaldehyde to manufacture porous catalyst layer (4). The oxide of catalyst material is platinum oxide which is reduced in reductive reaction by immersion into aqueous solution of phosphonic acid, thermally-decomposing phosphinic acid and generating phosphine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Porous catalyst layer (4)    Catalyst support (5)
NOVELTY - Use of a hydrogenated silicon to recover dihydrogen in a high yield, where the hydrogenated silicon is contacted with an alkaline solution, is claimed.    USE - The hydrogenated silicon is useful to recover dihydrogen, which is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogenated silicon provides dihydrogen in a high yield and in a single step.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for preparing dihydrogen comprising contacting a hydrogenated silicon with an alkaline solution to generate dihydrogen, and recovering and/or upgrading of dihydrogen thus formed; and    (2) fuel cells comprising an anode operating in dihydrogen associated with a device for supplying of dihydrogen comprising hydrogenated silicon contacted with an alkaline solution generating the dihydrogen from hydrogenated silicon.
NOVELTY - The assembly has battery cells (16), where each cell is encased in an externally closed cell housing (18), that are combined into a cell stack and having a pipe (36) conducting cooling fluid for the removal of heat energy from the battery cells. A heat-conducting fin originates from the pipe and flatly abuts the cell housing, where the heat-conducting fin encloses the pipe in sections. The fin is affixed directly to the pipe by adhesive bonding, welding, soldering or a mechanical fastener.    USE - Power train battery assembly of an electric, fuel-cell or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conducting fin originates from the pipe and flatly abuts the cell housing, where the fin encloses the pipe in sections, thus enabling to achieve uniform and effective temperature compensation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the floor region of a section of a battery assembly.    Outer housing (10)    Base body (12)    Lid (14)    Battery cells (16)    Cell housing (18)    Projections (20)    Pipe (36)
NOVELTY - The battery pack comprises battery block (3) that comprises several layered electric rectangular cells (1). A fixture component (4) that fixes cells in battery block, comprises pair of end plates arranged at opposite end faces of cells. The cells are fixed in compressed state by connecting tip of metal strap (6) to end plate (5).    USE - Battery pack for power supply unit mounted in electric vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The layered electric cells are securely fixed so that gas coming out of safety valve can be exhausted outside in ideal state and lead plate or lead wire can be connected to output terminal. The expansion of electrode is prevented so that increase in internal resistance can be prevented and output power of battery back can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Electric cell (1)    Battery block (3)    Fixture component (4)    End plate (5)    Metal strap (6)
NOVELTY - The drive battery component has a multiple battery cells (16) connected outside by a cell housing (18) and put together on cell packet. A cooling fluid conducting tube (36) is provided for evacuation of heat energy of the battery cells. A heat conducting lamella is going out from a pipe, which lies section wise on surface of a cell housing, where an area of the tube is fastened on the lamella.    USE - Drive battery component for an electric, a fuel cell or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid conducting tube is provided for evacuation of heat energy of the battery cells, and a heat conducting lamella is going out from a pipe, which lies section wise on surface of a cell housing, where an area of the tube is fastened on the lamella, and thus enables a rapid cooling of the interior cells and also ensures an increased life time of the drive battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional side view of a drive battery component.    External housing (10)    Base body (12)    Battery cells (16)    Cell housing (18)    Cooling fluid conducting tube (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell is supplied with cathode gas and anode gas and generates electrical power. A discharged gas processing device mixes and dilutes cathode off-gas and anode off-gas discharged from fuel cell. Exhaust gas discharged from discharged gas processing device flows through discharge gas pipe (214) having hydrogen gas concentration sensor (204) to measure concentration of hydrogen gas in exhaust gas. An enlarged cross-section area flow path section between discharged gas processing device and sensor has flow path cross-section area larger than that of discharge gas pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of suppressing adhesion of condensation to specific gas concentration sensor, thus preventing corrosion or shorting of conductors of elements in sensor and preventing unstable output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout diagram of a hydrogen gas concentration sensor.    Diluter (140)    Silencer (150)    Hydrogen gas concentration sensor (204)    Discharge gas pipe (214)    Bend section (215)    Discharge port (216)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a set of battery cells i.e. rectangular battery, each encased in a rectangular external case. A set of separators (20) has electrical and thermal insulting properties, where the separators cover exterior of the battery cells except electrode terminals (12). Each separator intervenes between adjacent battery cells such that the external cases contact both sides of the separator. The terminals are exposed when the external cases are covered by the separators, where connection by the external cases is a characteristic of the battery pack.    USE - Battery pack for driving a battery driven vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or pure electric vehicle (PEV) such as electric automobile or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can have simplified side surface plate structure, while allowing space savings in the width direction. The battery pack can provide a separator interconnecting structure, so that the alignment of the separators can be simplified. The battery cell exteriors can be covered with the separators, so that the battery cells can be protected and events such as short circuits can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique view of the exterior of a battery pack.    Terminal feed-through openings (TS)    Electrode terminals (12)    Separators (20)    End plates (30)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The housing has a battery system accommodated in housing (70). A battery protection device is provided at a side of the housing and includes a circuit board containing a power supply unit, a micro-controller, a latching-relay and a relay-control circuit. A self-contained pushbutton (81) is provided on the circuit board, where emergency power is supplied by the pushbutton. The pushbutton protrudes from the housing, and is concealed in the housing. The battery protection device contains an indicator lamp (60) and a socket for power test.    USE - Battery housing for a secondary battery e.g. lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a power supply system of a vehicle for supplying current to electrical and electronic components of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The self-contained pushbutton is provided on the circuit board, where the emergency power is supplied by the pushbutton, thus avoiding complete emptying of power of the battery, and reserving a certain amount of electricity for providing an emergency power during an emergency condition such as start of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery housing.    Indicator lamp (60)    Housing (70)    Handle (71)    Openings (73)    Self-contained pushbutton (81)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell and temperature detection device for detecting temperature information regarding the outside air temperature. A temperature raising device is provided for performing a temperature raising operation that increases the temperature of the fuel cell. A control device is arranged to set a stopping condition for the temperature raising operation performed by the temperature raising device based on a detection result from the temperature detection device.    USE - Fuel cell system for transportation device (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raising device is provided for performing a temperature raising operation, and hence ensures that the temperature of the fuel cell is increased quickly up to the predetermined temperature in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tubing system of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell stack (102)    Cooling unit (108)    Water tank (118)    Level sensor (120,122,124)    Fuel pump (128)
NOVELTY - The product (10) has a gas cell substrate (14) with a layer (28) over a section of a surface (42), where the layer has zeolite. The zeolite exhibits a pore size from approximately 0.4 nanometers to approximately 10 nanometers. The zeolite exhibits a contact angle below approximately 20 percent. The substrate contains a conductive material. The layer contains a zeolite powder that is impregnated into a bonding agent. The layer contains approximately 5 to approximately 70 percentage of carbon. The layer contains carbide or nitrides.    USE - Gas cell product for use in a fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The product effectively reduces the emissions in the motor vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bonding agent comprises polyamide-imide, epoxy, polyether-imid, polyphenol, fluoroelastomer, polyvinylidene fluoride, polyester, phenoxyphenol, epoxy phenol, acryl, urethane, interlaced polymer and polyamide-imide-thermosetting polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for training a layer over a section of a gas cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a broken cross section view of a bipolar plate for a fuel cell which exhibits a hydrophilic and layer corrosion resistant.    Gas cell product (10)    Bipolar plate (12)    Gas cell substrate (14)    Layer (28)    Surface (42)
NOVELTY - The module has an anode-electrolyte-cathode unit (32) with an anode, electrolyte and a cathode. A housing is provided with housing parts (14, 16) i.e. sintered parts. The housing is made from an electrically conductive material, where the housing parts are powder-metallurgically produced. The housing part is made of a raw material, which contains metal powder and a bonding agent or steel. A carrier device is arranged at a housing, and is provided for an anode-electrolyte-cathode-unit.    USE - High temperature fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The housing parts are powder-metallurgically produced such that the fuel cell module is producible in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a high temperature fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a high temperature fuel cell module.    High temperature fuel cell module (10)    Housing parts (14, 16)    Anode-electrolyte-cathode unit (32)    Electrical contact unit (38)    Spacer rings (64)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery cell connection element (20) comprising a prismatic base plate (22) that extends along a longitudinal axis (L). The base plate connects with a set of pole plates at a lower surface (26) of the base plate. A contact latch (24) is arranged adjacent to a contact-latch-lateral front side (30) of the base plate. A groove (46) is formed in the base plate and run to the lower surface. The base plate has a concave upper side comprising a narrow channel (38) that extends along the longitudinal axis.    USE - Battery i.e. lead-acid storage battery, for use in automobile i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The groove is formed in base plate and runs into the lower side, thus avoiding breaking of pole plates that are arranged adjacent to the contact latch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell connection element of a battery.    Longitudinal axis (L)    battery cell connection element (20)    Prismatic base plate (22)    Contact latch (24)    Lower surface (26)    Contact-latch-lateral front side (30)    Narrow channel (38)    Groove (46)
NOVELTY - The s ealing assembly is provided in a fuel cell device, which carries a fluid or a gaseous process medium (3) in a medium space (2) surrounding a sealing body (9), which remains in an active connection with components (1,1'). Another sealing body (10) is arranged opposite to the former sealing body spaced from the medium. The latter sealing bodies have a material or a geometry different from the former sealing bodies.    USE - Sealing assembly for sealing against leakage of a mechanical connection of two component elements of a fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The s ealing assembly is provided in a fuel cell device, which carries a fluid or a gaseous process medium in a medium space surrounding a sealing body, which remains in an active connection with components, thus ensures the improved elements of the fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flange surface of a line section in a fuel cell device.    Components (1,1')    Medium space (2)    Gaseous process medium (3)    Flange (4)    Sealing bodies (9,10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric generating set connected by a starting motor, and an electrical machine fixed on a vehicle body and connected with a lithium ion storage battery. A charger and a display instrument are placed on the vehicle body, and multiple drive motors are located at an end of a lower axle of the vehicle body. The electrical machine and the starting motor are connected with each other through axis wheels. The starting motor is a series excited direct current motor, and the electrical machine is e.g. a direct current series excited motor.    USE - Self-charging electric vehicle such as a car and a bicycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has low dead weight and carrying weight ratio, low integrated cost and no environment pollution, and can be used for long continuous journey and charged anywhere. The vehicle can provide self energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a self-charging electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The component has multiple element cells that are spaced with determined distance. A shell is provided with an element cell pack. A heat conductive medium flows in the shell body for controlling the temperature of multiple element cells. A flow distributing unit in the shell body distributes the flow to heat conductive medium. The determined spaces among multiple element cells are fixed with separating plates that are equipped with flowing channels through the heat conductive medium.    USE - Battery unit component for use in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery unit component.
NOVELTY - The battery case has an upper case and a lower case coordinating with an inner chamber of a battery box of an electric motor car. An exit hole of a lead is formed on the lower case, where the upper case and the lower case adopt a bolt to fix, and joint position of the upper case and the lower case is fixed with rubber sealing rings. The exit hole of the lead is provided with the rubber sealing rings.    USE - Lithium ion battery i.e. polymer lithium ion battery, case for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case protects lithium ion battery completely and reliably, and can prevent the lithium ion battery from being pressed and pierced. The battery case is water-proof, thus improving the mechanical strength, stability and reliability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion battery case.
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery orifice opened at a side face of a truck frame, where the orifice corresponds to a position of a storage battery. Idler wheels are provided at a bottom board of the truck frame. The storage battery box is movably placed on the idler wheels.    USE - Pulling-out device for a fork truck storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the storage battery box to be pulled out or pushed in from the storage battery orifice to easily replace storage battery without heavy crane, which is very convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pulling-out device.
NOVELTY - Preparing hydrogen for fuel cell comprises mixing hydroborate, hydroxide, absorbent material, and catalyst evenly to obtain hydrogen storage material; the ratio (weight parts) of hydroborate, hydroxide, absorbent material, and catalyst is 100:0.01-50:0.1-25:0.01-50; injecting water into the hydrogen storage material; dissolving the hydroborate and hydroxide to form alkaline solution; then absorbing alkaline solution using absorbent material to form gelatinous hydrogen storage material; and hydrolyzing hydroborate with the effect of catalyst to generate hydrogen.    USE - The method is useful for preparing hydrogen for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method controls the speed of releasing hydrogen, and produces hydrogen with high purity so that the step for further filtering is unnecessary.
NOVELTY - Preparing hydrogen-store material of fuel cell comprises averagely mixing hydroboron, hydroxide, water-absorbing material, and catalyst where the weight parts ratio of hydroboron, hydroxide, water-absorbing material, and catalyst is 100:0.01-50:0.1-25:0.01-50.    USE - The method is useful for preparing hydrogen-store material of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-store material prepared has stable property where it is convenient to be stored and carried; and has controllable speed for releasing hydrogen. The prepared hydrogen does not need to be filtered.
NOVELTY - The variable speed drive system is provided with variable speed electromagnetic controller (140) which is connected to jack shaft (144). At least one of the regeneration system (20) and drive motor system (145) are connected to the jack shaft.    USE - Variable speed drive system for hybrid vehicle, internal combustion engine powered vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed) such as car, bus, golf car, urban commuter vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rate of motion of vehicle can be kept constant even when the vehicle speed is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) method for controlling vehicle drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power regeneration system connected to variable speed electromagnetic control.    Regeneration system (20)    Variable speed electromagnetic controller (140)    Variable speed pulley transmission (142)    Jack shaft (144)    Drive motor system (145)
NOVELTY - Air concentration over voltage target value calculating portion (80b) estimates reference voltage of fuel cell while changing command electric current value into reference electric current and calculates air concentration over voltage target value. Air stoichiometric ratio calculating portion (80c) calculates air stoichiometric ratio based on the air concentration over voltage target value. Amount calculating portion (80d) calculates amount of air at the time of low efficient power generation based on the air stoichiometric ratio.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air stoichiometric ratio can be determined with sufficient precision without using multi-dimension map.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Controller (80)    Command value calculating portion (80a)    Air concentration over voltage target value calculating portion (80b)    Air stoichiometric ratio calculating portion (80c)    Amount calculating portion (80d)
NOVELTY - The device has a camera (4) mounted on a vehicle, for photographing an image over a predetermined range in an exhaust gas emission direction from the tail end of an exhaust passage. An analyzing unit analyzes the state of exhaust gas from the photographed image.    USE - Device for detecting state of exhaust gas discharged from motor vehicle using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The white fog can be detected quantitatively, by determining the necessity for white misty countermeasure processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of exhaust-gas state detection device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Dilution device (2)    Muffler (3)    Camera (4)    Exhaust gas emission path (L1)
NOVELTY - The system (11) comprises cutoff valves (50,60) containing valve seats (58,68) for sealing oxidizing agent gas. The valve units (56,66) contacting the valve seats are attracted along valve seat direction with negative pressure of the oxidizing agent gas flow path in the fuel cell (13).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The valve sealing ability of the cutoff valves is improved, when the operation of fuel cell is stopped and the cutoff valves can be opened easily, when the operation of fuel cell is started.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (11)    Fuel cell (13)    Cutoff valves (50,60)    Valve units (56,66)    Valve seats (58,68)
NOVELTY - A duplex-structure heat exchanger (1) has an inner tube (3) and an outer tube (2) which stores the liquefied gas. A liquefied gas supply tube (6) supplies liquefied gas from the head tank to the bottom portion of the outer tube. A return pipe (7) is connected to the heat exchanger at a position above the outer tube and returns the liquefied gas to the head tank. The head tank is positioned such that the bottom portion of the head tank is in position higher than the top portion of the heat exchanger.    USE - Hydrogen gas cooling device used in hydrogen fuel cells car and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquefied gas circulates between the heat exchanger and the head tank through the return pipe, the film coefficient of heat transfer by the side of the liquefied gas increases and the required heating surface area can be reduced. The heat loss is reduced and the consumption of the cooling medium is reduced. The time required for cooling the hydrogen gas is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of hydrogen gas cooling device.    Heat exchanger (1)    Outer tube (2)    Inner tube (3)    Liquefied gas supply tube (6)    Return pipe (7)
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 - An electrochemical cell (2) comprises pair of electrodes (A, K) arranged as stack of flat electrode films (A1-An, K1-Kn) separated by separator film, where electrode films are electrically connected with each other through inner electrode conductors (4.A, 4.K) arranged on opposite sides of electrochemical cell in electrode material-free area of electrode films. Each inner electrode conductor is connected with separate inner conductor element (6.A, 6.K) through predetermined number of weld points (5.1-5.z) integrated in electrode material-free area of respective electrode.    USE - An electrochemical cell for energy storage assembly used in electric cars, preferably hybrid type electric car (claimed), serial hybrid electric vehicles or parallel/serial hybrid electric vehicles, and for storing wind energy or other produced energy, e.g. solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is provided with high ampacity and good current and thermal distribution through connecting form of electrode connection; thus providing an energy storage assembly whose connections shall exhibit a high reliability, e.g. up to 15 years, under extreme conditions, e.g. in a vehicle under high vibration and high temperature, and good ampacity (i.e. a good current carrying capacity, where connection resistance is smaller than the internal cell resistance) and high capacity against thermal and mechanical stress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of electrochemical cell with inner and outward electrode conductors.    Electrochemical cell (2)    Inner electrode conductors (4.A, 4.K)    Weld points (5.1-5.z)    Separate inner conductor element (6.A, 6.K)    Pair of electrodes (A, K)    Flat electrode films (A1-An, K1-Kn)
NOVELTY - A cellulose aerogel is obtained by immersing a cellulose solution in a cellulose non-solvent, and subjecting obtained liquid-containing cellulose gel to organic solvent substitution drying, supercritical drying or subcritical drying. The cellulose solution is obtained by dissolving cellulose in aqueous solution containing 2-20 wt.% of caustic alkali and 4-20 wt.% of urea or thiourea, such that concentration of cellulose is 0.2-20 wt.%. The cellulose aerogel has specific surface area of 300 m2/g or more, measured by nitrogen absorption BET method.    USE - Cellulose aerogel is used for producing cellulose aerogel carbide material (claimed) used for heat insulating material, microparticles capturing material, filter, catalyst support, sound absorbing material, composite material, electronic material, electromagnetic wave shielding material, fuel cell material, double-layer capacitor material and battery material.    ADVANTAGE - The cellulose aerogel having high specific surface area is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cellulose aerogel.
NOVELTY - An anode electrode comprises a stacked structure including a catalyst layer; a hydrophobic, microporous layer (MPL); a porous gas diffusion layer (GDL); and an anode plate with at least one recessed fuel supply-fuel/gas exhaust channel formed in a surface of facing GDL; where stacked structure further comprises; at least one hydrophobic region (37) distinct from MPL, at least one distinct hydrophobic region formed on a surface of GDL facing anode plate and extending partway into at least one recessed channel of anode plate.    USE - In a fuel cell (claimed); and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The anode electrode provides improved and simplified structure; capable of use in various other combinations and environments and is susceptible of changes; the anode electrode operating with highly concentrated liquid fuel effectively limits the rate at which highly concentrated fuel reaches the catalyst layer, without incurring substantial disadvantageous increase in contact resistance between the bipolar plate and the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic plane view of membrane-electrode assembly.    Bipolar plates (6A)    Serpentine channels (7A)    Region. (37)
NOVELTY - A polymer battery comprises a positive electrode active material layer (2); a negative electrode active material layer (3) placed in opposition to the positive layer; a polymer electrolyte layer (4) between the positive and negative material layers; and a distance defining member included in the polymer electrolyte layer to define a distance between the positive and negative material layers. The distance defining member is a porous sheet.    USE - A polymer battery for a device, e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the distance defining members provide a high mechanical strength, even if the polymer electrolyte layer is made to be small in thickness, an overall strength is strongly enhanced and the presence of the distance defining members interposed between the positive and negative electrode active material layers enables these components parts to be prevented from being brought into contact with one another for preventing short-circuiting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a structure of polymer battery.    Current collector (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Polymer electrolyte layer (4)    Bipolar electrode (10)
NOVELTY - Rechargeable battery comprises electrode assembly having separator interposed between anode and cathode; case accommodating electrode assembly, and having open top; cap assembly coupled with case to close and seal open top of the case, and having electrode terminal; gasket (160) between cap assembly and case; and protrusion (165) formed on a surface of the gasket, and having top portion and base in contact with gasket, a ratio of a height of the protrusion to a half-width of the protrusion of 0.5-0.8.    USE - Rechargeable battery for driving motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved gasket structure, sealing performance, and structural stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutout perspective view showing the gasket installed in the rechargeable battery.    Gasket (160)    Groove (161)    Tube-shaped blocking portion (163)    Protrusion (165)
NOVELTY - A fuel reforming apparatus (300) comprises a reactor main body (210); a first catalyst reaction region (230) inside the reactor main body for generating a reforming gas containing hydrogen by promoting at least a partial oxidation (POX) reaction of a reactant containing a hydrocarbon fuel and an oxidant; and a heat-insulating unit (270) surrounding the catalyst reaction region and insulating heat generated by the POX reaction. The catalyst reaction region includes a monolithic-type catalyst forming material and a catalyst layer on the catalyst forming material.    USE - Apparatus for reforming fuel comprising a liquefied gas that exists in a gaseous state at room temperature (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat-insulating unit makes it possible to prevent interior wall of the reactor main body from being oxidized when heat energy is generated by a POX reaction. Thus, formation of oxide particles can be prevented, and coke formation inside the reactor main body can be prevented. As a result, reaction efficiency, durability, and reliability of the entire apparatus can be further improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel reforming apparatus.    Reactor main body (210)    Catalyst reaction region (230)    Heat-insulating unit (270)    Carbon monoxide reducing region (290)    Fuel reforming apparatus (300)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) comprises controller, reactant input (I), reactant input (II), humidified reactant output and diffusion media (20) which allows multiphase reactants. The diffusion media comprises a diffusion media substrate and a mesoporous layer. The diffusion media substrate comprises a carbonaceous porous fibrous matrix defining major faces (A) and (B). The mesoporous layer is positioned along a portion of the major faces (A) and/or (B) of the substrate and comprises hydrophilic carbonaceous component and hydrophobic component.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent operatability and efficiently converts the hydrogenous fuel source to electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises controller, reactant input (I), reactant input (II), humidified reactant output and diffusion media which allows multiphase reactants. The relative humidity of the humidified reactant output 150% or more. The diffusion media comprises a diffusion media substrate and a mesoporous layer. The diffusion media substrate comprises a carbonaceous porous fibrous matrix defining major faces (A) and (B). The mesoporous layer is positioned along a portion of the major faces (A) and/or (B) of the substrate and comprises hydrophilic carbonaceous component and hydrophobic component. The hydrophilic carbonaceous component comprises carbon having surface area of 85 m2/g or less and mean particle size of 35-70 nm. The hydrophilic carbonaceous component comprises acetylene black. The diffusion media substrate comprises carbon fiber paper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell containing porous diffusion media.    Fuel cell (10)    Porous diffusion media (20)    Electrode assembly (30)    Anode flow field (40)    Cathode flow field (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves informing a driver about an alarm signal through an alarm display unit, and performing a corresponding treatment to drive a vehicle in a safe space. An active control is rendered to prevent and delay shut-down of a fuel cell system in a power control unit, when an input signal is received. The alarm signal is eliminated, and a determination is made whether the fuel cell system is deviated from a shutdown time range. The fuel cell system is shut down and the vehicle is driven in an electric vehicle mode, if the fuel cell system deviates from the shutdown time range.    USE - Method for controlling an emergency shutdown of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables drivers to drive the vehicle ion a safe space by driving in fuel cell mode or electric vehicle mode based on the shutdown delay time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of an emergency shutdown controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves determining current driving mode in a key-off input, and determining whether an auxiliary battery (61) or a low-voltage direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (63) of a power supply unit is abnormal. A low-voltage DC-DC converter (64) of another power supply unit is converted into a boosting mode, and a high-voltage DC-DC converter (66) is converted into a voltage dropping mode. Power of a fuel cell stack is cut off by turning off a stack power discharge unit. An operation of a fuel cell (10) is terminated, while turning off a high-voltage component.    USE - Method for controlling a power-down in a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method stably runs the balance of plant components for driving the fuel cell system until the fuel cell is normally terminated. The abnormal power down and the fuel battery can be prevented, and the damage of the converter is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a power-down controlling method for fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Drive motor (30)    Chopper (40)    Auxiliary battery (61)    Low-voltage direct current-direct current converters (63, 64)    High-voltage direct current-direct current converter (66)
NOVELTY - The system has a manifold housing unit (100) including a hydrogen charge/supply manifold (110) and an exhaust manifold (120) for exhausting hydrogen in hydrogen storage tanks (4). The manifold housing unit includes a hydrogen sensing sensor (2). A hydrogen supply line (200) includes an end located outside the charge/supply manifold. A hydrogen charge line (300) is connected to a pressure-removing valve (7) and the charge/supply manifold. A control unit (500) receives and controls a signal sensed by the hydrogen sensing sensor when the hydrogen is leaked.    USE - Hydrogen storage system for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system installs the manifold housing unit to a vehicle frame, and reduces the loose fitting due to the vehicle vibration, thus improving work efficiency, and hence improving the safety and marketability of the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen storage system.    Hydrogen sensing sensor (2)    Hydrogen storing tank (4)    Pressure-removing valve (7)    Manifold housing unit (100)    Hydrogen charge/supply manifold (110)    Exhaust manifold (120)    Hydrogen supply line (200)    Hydrogen charge line (300)    Hydrogen exhaust line (400)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises an electrode base, which is modified with a hydrogen ion conductive functional group and hydrophobic functional group and a catalyst. The hydrogen ion conductive functional group has a formulae (I,II) and the hydrophobic functional group has a formula (III).    USE - Electrode for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode increases output of a fuel cell system by improving hydrogen ion conductivity and water repelling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen ion conductive functional group having formulae (I,II) and hydrophobic functional group having formula (III). In formulae (I, II) (R1-Q) (R2-C(=O)-O-(CH2-O)n-CH3)    R1=1-10C linear or branched chain alkenyl, 3-10C cycloalkenyl, 6-18C aryl or their combination;    Q= SO3M, COOM, OH, - PO3M or their combination;    M=H, Na, Mg or their combination;    R2=3-10C cycloalkenyl, 6-18C aryl or their combination; and    n=1-5.    In formula (III), (R3-(C(R4CR5)-C(R6CR7))x-C(R8R9R10))    R3=1-10C straight-chain or branched arkenyl, 3-10C cycloalkyl, 6-18C aryl or their combination;    R4, R5, R6 R7, R8, R9 or R10=H, 1-4C alkyl or F=H, 1-4C alkyl or F; and    x=1-20    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting the output of the fuel system manufactured. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves observing output current of a fuel cell stack which generates electricity by an electrochemical reaction of fuel and an oxidizing agent. Air compression device combined to a cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack is controlled when an output current exceeds a reference current. The supply amount of the oxidizing agent is increased by a certain amount corresponding to the excessive current amount of the output current. The output current of the fuel cell stack is supplied to auxiliary power.    USE - Method for controlling operation of a fuel cell device such as a phosphoric acid fuel cell, a molten carbonate fuel cell, a solid oxide fuel cell, a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and an alkaline fuel cell, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves stability and confidence, and increases total output density by the rapid response to the change of dynamic load combined to the fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustration of a process for controlling operation of a fuel cell device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a precharger that connects an energy storage unit to a direct current link. A minus main relay (30b) and plus main relay (30a) are connected to cathode and anode electrodes of the energy storage unit so that the energy storage unit is turned on. A leakage current measuring unit (100) is connected to the precharger. A voltage generator (110) measures a terminal voltage of a resistor and generates a voltage signal. A ground signal generator (140) generates a ground signal to a gate terminal of the switching transistor.    USE - Device for measuring a leakage current of an energy storage device in a hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage current measuring unit is connected to precharger, and hence ensures to protect the passenger and electrical driving system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring a leakage current of an energy storage device in a hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of device. (Drawing includes a non-English language text).    Plus main relay (30a)    Minus main relay (30b)    Measuring unit (100)    Voltage generator (110)    Signal generator (140)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material comprises 0.1-10 wt.% of a conductive material powder uniformly contained inside and on the surface of a negative electrode active material based on the total weight of a negative electrode active material.    USE - Negative electrode material for an electrochemical cell, particularly lithium secondary battery for use in a vehicle (all claimed), and for an electrode active mass.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material improves the electrical conductivity of a non-graphitizable carbon based negative electrode active material, and hence enhances the output density without deterioration of high temperature characteristics and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method for preparing a negative electrode material, which involves    (A) mixing a precursor of a non-graphitizable carbon-based negative electrode active material and a metal micropowder homogeneously in a solvent;    (B) drying the mixture;    (C) sintering the dried mixture;    (D) carbonizing the sintered mixture; and    (E) pulverizing the carbonized sintered mixture.    ; and    (2) an electrochemical cell in which the negative electrode material is coated on the current collector.
NOVELTY - A battery electrolyte comprises an electrolyte salt, an electrolyte solvent and ammonium-containing compound having lower reduction potential than the electrolyte solvent. The ammonium-containing compound forms a solid electrolyte interface layer on the cathode via electrical reduction. The ammonium-containing compound is ammonium hexafluorophosphate, ammonium benzoate, ammonium fluoride, ammonium chloride or ammonium bromide. The solid electrolyte interface layer includes ammonium ion and lithium ion.    USE - Electrolyte used for secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery, lithium-ion secondary battery, lithium polymer secondary battery and lithium-ion polymer secondary battery used as power source for vehicles e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent durability and high-temperature storage characteristics by using electrolyte containing ammonium compound having low reduction potential.
NOVELTY - A cooling apparatus has water circulation portion (128) provided at the exterior of carbon monoxide removal unit (124b) of a reformer (120) of a fuel cell system. The cooling apparatus cools the reformer which has a reforming portion (122) for reforming hydrogen-containing fuel to generate hydrogen-containing reformed gas and carbon monoxide removal portion for removing carbon monoxide from the reformed gas. The water circulation portion is in fluid communication with the reforming portion.    USE - Cooling apparatus is used for cooling reformer of fuel cell system for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling apparatus improves the reforming efficiency of reformer by maintaining the reformer at optimal temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (120)    Raw material introduction tube (120b)    Reforming portion (122)    Carbon monoxide removal portion (124a,124b)    Water circulation portion (128)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a rectangular battery module that is formed by connecting several battery cells serially in specified manner. A hexahedral laminate (200a) is formed by laminating the rectangular battery module into two layers in width-wise and height directions. The peripheral edges of the hexahedral laminate are fixed by a frame (300).    USE - Battery module assembly used in high power high-capacity medium to large-sized battery pack used as power source of electro-mobile or hybrid electric vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery module assembly is made simple. The structural stability against external shock is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module assembly.    Battery module assembly (100)    Hexahedral laminate (200a)    Input-output terminal (240)    Frame (300)
NOVELTY - A bis(carboxyphenyl quinoxalinyl)benzene (I) is new.    USE - Bis(carboxyphenyl quinoxalinyl)benzene for preparing copolymer used for A-doped phenylquinoxaline-benzimidazole copolymer film used as proton selective membrane of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bis(carboxyphenyl quinoxalinyl)benzene provides film having excellent proton conductivity, and fuel cell having improved cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bis(carboxyphenyl quinoxalinyl)benzene of formula (I) is new.    R=H, 1-20C alkyl optionally substituted by hetero atom or optionally substituted 5-30C aryl, and heteroatom;    R'=halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted 1-20C alkyl and hetero atom, or 5-30C aryl optionally substituted with hetero atom;    p=0-3;    q=0-4;and    r=0-5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of bis(carboxyphenyl quinoxalinyl)benzene.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an emergency switch (27) is installed on upper side in middle part of a steering wheel (13). A headlight (28) and a halt indicator (29) are installed at a frame (14), and a front-wheel hub (11) and a rear wheel axis of rotation (20) are respectively installed at an end part of anchoring poles (21, 22). An independent electric generator (12) generates current according to rotation of a bicycle wheel. A storage battery (15) is placed far apart from a sheet (30). Thermal lights (23-26) are installed in the anchoring poles.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The headlight is installed in the frame, thus preventing user from getting subjected to accidents due to a moving object and contact or collision, and preventing properties of the user from getting lost during night. The storage battery is placed far apart from the sheet, thus preventing sulfuric acid solution and gases of storage battery making contact with the skin of the passenger, and hence securing safety and reliability. The independent electric generator is provided in the front-wheel hub, so that rotation of the bicycle wheel is not interfered while the rider rides the bicycle. The bicycle can be conveniently rode by riders of all ages and both sexes, and contributes to promotion of public health.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle.    Front-wheel hub (11)    Independent electric generator (12)    Steering wheel (13)    Frame (14)    Storage battery (15)    Rear wheel axis of rotation (20)    Anchoring pole (21, 22)    Thermal lights (23-26)    Emergency switch (27)    Headlight (28)    Halt indicator (29)    Sheet (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a conjugated structured conductive polymer support with oxidation/reduction activity, and 1-10 percent of a metal particle, where the metal particle is supported on the conductive polymer support by electroplating. The conductive polymer support has a conductive polymer, where the conductive polymer is selected from a group of polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyacetylene and their mixture, and is doped with e.g. an organic acid. The metal particle is selected from platinum, ruthenium, nickel, cobalt and an alloy.    USE - Metal catalyst electrode for use in a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves the electrochemical properties of the catalyst electrode utilizing the metal particle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of an electrochemical activity of a metal catalyst electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage sensing unit (100) that senses voltage of a battery. A voltage variation computing unit (110) computes voltage variation of the sensed voltage of the battery. A control unit (120) judges operation state of multiple illuminating units (20) on basis of computed voltage variation. A storage unit (130) stores operation information of the multiple illuminating units in accordance with a control signal of the control unit. The battery voltage is sensed according to the control signal of the control unit through the voltage sensing unit.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system simplifies the structure by monitoring each electrical unit using the sensed voltage variation of the battery without complicated wiring. The system reduces manufacturing, installation and maintenance cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for monitoring vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Illuminating units (20)    Voltage sensing unit (100)    Voltage variation computing unit (110)    Control unit (120)    Storage unit (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a fuel cell (14) for generating electricity using hydrogen as fuel. A hydrogen tank (11) is filled with high pressure hydrogen. A high pressure regulator adjusts the high pressure hydrogen into low pressure hydrogen. A hydrogen supply pipe (12) connects the fuel cell and the high pressure regulator. A hydrogen injection pipe (15) is diverged from the hydrogen supply pipe for injecting the hydrogen. A precision scale (102) measures a weight change of a hydrogen supply tank (110) for calculating a fuel consumption rate.    USE - Fuel consumption rate measuring apparatus for fuel cell vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption rate is calculated based on the change in weight of the external hydrogen tank before and after the traveling. The extension hydrogen tank and micro device balance are used for the exact efficiency measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel consumption rate measuring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen tank (11)    Hydrogen supply pipe (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Hydrogen injection pipe (15)    Fuel consumption rate measuring apparatus (100)    Precision scale (102)    Hydrogen supply tank (110)
NOVELTY - A lithium battery consists of an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The anode comprises a carbide-derived carbon structure as active material. The carbide-derived carbon structure has an intensity ratio of 0.3-5 with respect to intensity (intensity of G band) at 1350 cm-1 and intensity (intensity of D band) at 1590 cm-1 as measured using Raman peak analysis.    USE - Lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery consists of carbide-derived carbon structure which allows smooth feeding of reactants and discharge of by-products by using nano-sized pores, and has a large reaction surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium battery consists of an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The anode comprises a carbide-derived carbon structure as active material. The carbide-derived carbon structure has an intensity ratio of 0.3-5 with respect to intensity (intensity of G band) at 1350 cm-1 and intensity (intensity of D band) at 1590 cm-1 as measured using Raman peak analysis. The carbide-derived carbon structure is obtained by thermochemically reacting a carbide precursor at 350-1200 degrees C with a halogen-containing gas, and extracting carbon within the carbide precursor. The carbide precursor is silicon carbide (SiC4), boron carbide, titanium carbide, zirconium carbide, aluminum carbide, calcium carbide, titanium-tantalum carbide, molybdenum-tungsten carbide, titanium-nitrogen carbide, and/or zirconium-nitrogen carbide. The halogen-containing gas is chlorine, titanium tetrachloride, and/or fluorine. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel battery; and    (2) hydrogen reservoir.
NOVELTY - The power module has a heat sink portion (B) that comprises a flat portion (52a) and a fin portion (52b). The front tip of each fin portions (51b,52b) is joined to each flat portions (51a,52a) by brazing. The fin portion (52b) protruding from the flat portion (52b) is located in the bottom side of a heat radiation container (50).    USE - Power module for hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, direct current-(DC) (DC-DC) converter, air conditioner inverter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the front tip of each fin portions is joined to each flat portions, the heat emitting components are cooled effectively by the power module or heat radiation container while reducing the size of the power module and heat radiation container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of power module.    Semiconductor chip (11)    Heat radiation container (50)    Flat portions (51a,52a)    Fin portions (51b, 52b)    Heat sink portion (B)
NOVELTY - The device has a chip unit (10) joined on heat radiator with cooling water flow path (51). A heat sink (21) for discharging heat from semiconductor chip (11) is attached to wiring support substrate (22). A zigzag shaped heat pipe (40) in flow path is joined to the heat sink.    USE - Semiconductor device mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat pipe can be used efficiently and cooling effect can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Chip unit (10)    Semiconductor chip (11)    Heat sink (21)    Wiring support substrate (22)    Heat pipe (40)    Flow path (51)
NOVELTY - The discharge valve (4) has a tank (4a) which stores liquid separated from the gas and a float element (5f) which displaces depending on the liquid level of the tank. A valve-rod (5b) opens a valve (5b4) which discharges liquid from the tank when the displacement position of the float element crosses the predetermined displacement position.    USE - Discharge valve of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-cost discharge valve which can discharge water using simple structure without using water level sensor is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the discharge valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge valve (4)    Tank (4a)    Valve rod (5b)    Valve (5b4)    Float element (5f)
NOVELTY - A collector (12) has a coating layer (18) arranged on a metal substrate (16). The coating layer has a corrosion-resistant film (20) and a current carrying portion (22). The corrosion-resistant film is an amorphous carbon film. The current carrying portion is a graphite portion. The collector further has a valve metal layer between the coating layer and the metal substrate. The valve metal layer is a titanium metal layer.    USE - Collector is used for non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply of portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, digital camera and portable personal computer, motor vehicle, and fixation.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has excellent corrosion resistance, and suppressed increase in contact resistance. The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has reduced size and high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the collector.    Collector (12)    Metal substrate (16)    Coating layer (18)    Corrosion-resistant film (20)    Current carrying portion (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (52) has a stacking portion (62) for stacking fuel cell, whose circumference is covered by an external plate (70). The rigidity of the stacking portion is changed in specified manner along the lamination direction of the deformation produced according to the fastening force of the elastic plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The circumference of the stacking portion for stacking fuel cell, is covered by the external plate, hence the stress reduction and the deformation reduction are reconciled. The damage to the fuel cell stack and the gas leakage are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (52)    Stacking portion (62)    High-rigid stacking portion (64)    Low-rigid stacking portion (66)    External plate (70)
NOVELTY - The device has an intercooler (22) which cools the off gas of fuel cell that flows through the discharge path. An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) controls the amount of cooling of cooling unit.    USE - Exhaust-gas adjustment device for fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of white fog by the fuel cell can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Air filter (11)    Muffler (21)    Intercooler (22)    ECU (30)
NOVELTY - The battery module has battery contacts (2b,3b) of positive and negative electrode having different length protrusion portion. A connection frame (4b) has smaller hole (6b) than the head cross-section of battery contacts and a hole (5a) which penetrates the battery contact (2a). The connection frame is arranged substantially parallel with respect to the protrusion surface of battery contacts such that the battery contacts are adjoined with each other.    USE - Battery module for use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement error of battery is suppressed and connection frame is connected with the battery contacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery module.    Battery (1a,1b)    Battery contacts (2a,2b,3b)    Connection frame (4b)    Hole (5a)    Smaller hole (6b)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell consists of a membrane electrode assembly, a gas flow path (14), a separator, inlet-port manifolds (30a,30b) for supplying a reactive gas to the upper end of gas flow path, and small paths (38) formed inside the separator for connecting the inlet-port manifold and gas flow path. The membrane electrode assembly consists of electrodes arranged on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane. The small path is mutually connected in connection portion vicinity with the gas flow path with other adjoining small paths.    USE - Fuel cell is used for electric-power generation in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell enables uniform introduction of reactive gas in the gas flow path, and has excellent electric-power-generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell consists of a membrane electrode assembly, a flow path provided along the surface of membrane electrode assembly, a separator provided so that the gas flow path is interposed between membrane electrode assemblies, inlet-port manifolds for supplying a reactive gas to the upper end of gas flow path, and small paths formed inside the separator for connecting the inlet-port manifold and gas flow path. The membrane electrode assembly consists of electrodes arranged on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane. The small path is mutually connected in connection portion vicinity with the gas flow path with other adjoining small paths.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of the inlet-port manifold vicinity in the separator.    Gas flow path (14)    Cathode plate (22)    Intermediate plate (26)    Inlet-port manifold (30a,30b)    Small paths (38)
NOVELTY - Fuel cells (16) of several number are laminated in parallel at intervals, such that electrode layers of adjacent cell of same kind are opposed, and fuel cell stack (2) is formed. The fuel cell has an anode layer (12) formed at one surface of an electrolyte layer (10), and a cathode layer (14) formed at other surface of electrolyte layer. The space of opposing anode layer is less than quenching distance of fuel supplied with oxygen-containing gas or mixed gas containing oxygen. The anode layer contains a catalyst for accelerating catalyzed combustion of fuel.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell is used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high output/volume ratio, thermal efficiency and density, and does not require modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cells (16) of several number are laminated in parallel at intervals, such that electrode layers of adjacent cell of same kind are opposed, and fuel cell stack (2) is formed. The fuel cell has an anode layer (12) formed at one surface of an electrolyte layer (10), and a cathode layer (14) formed at other surface of electrolyte layer. The space of opposing anode layer is less than quenching distance of fuel supplied with oxygen-containing gas or mixed gas containing oxygen. The anode layer contains a catalyst for accelerating catalyzed combustion of fuel. The anode layer contains lanthanum-strontium ferrite, lanthanum-strontium cobaltite and/or lanthanum-strontium cobalt ferrite. The catalyst substance of anode layer is platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, palladium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, cerium or their oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Electrolyte layer (10)    Anode layer (12)    Anode space (12a)    Cathode layer (14)    Cathode space (14a)    Fuel cell (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a fuel cell main portion (1), a determination unit (15) and water content reduction unit for reducing water content of off gas. The determination unit determines occurrence of condensation of water vapor contained in off gas, when off gas discharged from main portion is discharged to external air.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system effectively suppresses emission of water vapor white smoke.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Anode gas channel (2)    Cathode gas channel (5)    Filter (11)    Determination unit (15)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell pack (10) has several cells (20) accommodated in an external case (12), each cell packed with an electrolyte solution inside an airtight container within a modular case (11), and equipped with a solenoid valve. A flame sensor detects outbreak of a flame or fire in the external case or in a predetermined region containing this case. A controller (40) operates the solenoid valve such that the external connection of the cell is cutoff, if flame is detected in that cell.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell pack used as motive power supply for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reliably prevent the vaporized electrolyte solution from blowing and igniting in the event of a fire in the lithium ion secondary cell pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary cell pack.    Lithium ion secondary cell pack (10)    Modular case (11)    External case (12)    Cell (20)    Controller (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode layer not less than 50 mu m thickness formed on a collector (1), has several through holes (3) arranged so that through hole density is high from both ends of the collector in the center. The diameter of the short side of the through-hole of collector is less than ~20mm.    USE - Electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in portable apparatus such as mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electrode layer from the battery is suppressed. The nonuniform film formation within the electrode plane of the thickness of electrode layer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Collector (1)    Through-hole (3)    Current collection tab (5)
NOVELTY - The inner surface walls has protrusion (9a) that protruded towards the inside of a manifold (5). The height of the protrusion formed in a separator which adjoins the lamination direction of the single humidifier differs.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell used as portable power supply for electric vehicles, motor vehicles and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform gas can be supplied to all single humidifiers even during the transient driving states such as start and stop or load change, so that stable driving is possible and the performance degradation by the switching performance is suppressed, thus the durability of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the humidifier for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water vapor permeable film (2)    Frame for water vapor permeable film integral seal (3)    Seal (4)    Manifold (5)    Protrusion (9a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises several cells (100) that are stacked. An air supply apparatus (21) compresses the air used for electrochemical reaction for supplying compressed air to the cells. The air flow paths (105,106) of the end plates (103,104) which is positioned corresponding to the moisture content in the inside of the cell, uses the waste air effectively supplied to the cell. A connection flow path (107) is provided for connecting the air flow paths.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation from the edge portion can be suppressed. Thus, the temperature fall at the edge portion of the cell and the generation of flooding in the edge portion of the cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and top views of the fuel cell.    Air supply apparatus (21)    Cells (100)    End plates (103,104)    Air flow paths (105,106)    Connection flow path (107)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has low temperature cooling water returning line (34) in which one end of the returning line is connected with lower portion of a low temperature side cooler (40) of an exhaust heat processing apparatus. The drying water preventive structure which prevents drained refined water of the exhaust heat processing apparatus is provided, when drained water of outgoing line pipe and returning line pipe is produced.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The danger of water immersion to the fuel cell power generating device can be avoided, even when failure of non-return valve or electromagnetic cut-off valve and the air drawing of pipe interior arise simultaneously. The fuel cell electric power generation system can respond to the environmental condition that heat processing apparatus must be installed in position higher than fuel cell power generating device flexibly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view showing the piping structure from the condenser for water collection connected to low temperature side fuel of exhaust heat processing apparatus.    Condenser (22)    Low temperature cooling water outgoing line (27)    Exhaust heat low temperature water discharge pump (29)    Low temperature cooling water returning line (34)    Low temperature side cooler (40)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has two refrigerant pipes (2), in which water and carbon dioxide are made to flow in respective pipes. The outer wall of the second pipe is made to mutually contact a flat plate (7) arranged between circumferential directions of the pipes such that the flat plate is spaced apart and provided in the pipe-axis direction of first pipe.    USE - Heat exchanger for domestic and business-use refrigerator, heat pump water heater, washing-drying machine, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of the flow path of water is reduced and flow velocity of water is increased, without increasing the length and heating surface area of the inner pipe, hence performance efficiency of the heat exchanger is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanger (1)    Refrigerant pipe (2)    Water pipe (6)    Flat plate (7)    Front end of flat plate (7a)
NOVELTY - The fuel treating equipment has a header (101) into that a reformed gas is supplied, which is provided in the vicinity of a modifying device (100). A support plate (104) supports the catalyst, which is provided in the vicinity of a partition plate (103) that divides the space between the headers (101,102). A guide blade (106) changes the gas flow direction by revolving in the opening portion of the partition plate, which is provided inside an outer cylinder.    USE - Fuel treating equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the guide blade changes the gas flow direction by revolving in the opening portion of the partition plate, the temperature and concentration of the reformed gas can be equalized. The catalytic reaction inside the fuel treating equipment can be performed favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel treating equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifying device (100)    Headers (101,102)    Partition plate (103)    Support plate (104)    Guide blade (106)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) produces electric power by receiving a supply of a oxidation gas and a controller (5) diagnoses the output of the fuel cell. The controller determines whether the diagnostic target output is greater than a preset determination value while calculating the output of fuel cell when molar quantity of oxygen in the oxidation gas is the maximum as a diagnostic target output. The controller determines that the output of the fuel cell is abnormal when the diagnostic target output is lesser than preset determination value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, electric train and electric power generation system for building such as residence, factory.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller determines whether the diagnostic target output is greater than a preset determination value while calculating the output of fuel cell when reaction quantity of gas in the reactive gas is the maximum as a diagnostic target output, the output diagnostic precision of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell output diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Controller (5)    Voltage sensor (21)    Compressor (34)    Temperature sensor (38)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure of electric equipment has magnet provided at the back surface of each periphery of hole (310). The holding units (200) are fixed in floor panel, and hold a battery assembly (100A) on floor panel in predetermined position corresponding to position of holes. A rod shaped stay (210) penetrates in the hole. The magnet (250) is provided in floor panel side of rod shaped stay and has same polarity with the magnet provided in back surface of hole.    USE - Mounting structure for electric equipment used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to battery pack of lead storage battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, capacitor, fuel cell, power control unit (PCU).    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability of the component of battery assembly and simplifies exchange operation of the battery assembly since mounting operation of battery assembly is completed only by inserting battery assembly, management of tightening torque of bolt becomes unnecessary by losing fastening operation with bolt conventionally, and battery assembly is mounted in vehicle at floating state to stop receiving the vibration of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of mounting structure of battery pack.    Battery assembly (100A)    Holding units (200)    Rod shaped stay (210)    Magnet (250)    Hole (310)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing apparatus (10) comprises an exchangeable sealing-type cartridge (12), a reactor component (18) and a pumping unit (32). The exchangeable sealing-type cartridge is filled with aluminum microparticles, and the reactor component is installed with the cartridge. The pumping unit supplies predetermined amount of water into cartridge. Thus, the predetermined amount of water and aluminum microparticles is reacted, to produce hydrogen gas.    USE - Apparatus is used for producing hydrogen for compact fuel cell used for information communication apparatus such as mobile telephone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is manufactured economically, efficiently and safely by using portable hydrogen producing apparatus which is compact and light in weight. The information communication apparatus comprising fuel cell including hydrogen is highly portable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of hydrogen producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen producing apparatus (10)    Cartridge (12)    Reactor component (18)    Heat radiator (24)    Pumping unit (32)
NOVELTY - An anode upstream path (7) has a supply valve (5) that interrupts or reduces the supply of fuel gas from a fuel gas tank (2) to the anode side of a fuel cell (1) until the pressure in the anode side of fuel cell is reduced. A discharge valve (10) in anode downstream path (8) is opened to discharge the residual gas, when the pressure in the anode side of fuel cell is reduced.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for use in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The residual fuel gas can be discharged safely at anytime and hence the electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel gas tank (2)    Regulator (4)    Supply value (5)    Anode upstream path (7)    Anode downstream path (8)    Discharge valve (10)
NOVELTY - The closed secondary battery has one edge which is removed from weld unit of laminate film to exterior among pair of derivation bodies. The pair of derivation bodies which becomes plane from thin-plate shaped first derivation body (5a) and second derivation body between two semicircle units of patternless unit (1a,3a) is joined. The patternless unit of fixed width is provided in edge of at least one electrode. An electrode group (4) which is which sealed in battery container made from laminate film is wound up in flat shape with counter electrode.    USE - Closed secondary battery for supplying power in e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces internal resistance and obtains the excellent effect of closed secondary battery input-output since the electricity can be taken out from the large range substantially near a perimeter of a patternless unit provided in the electrode with the derivation body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode group of the lamination cell of closed secondary battery.    Patternless unit (1a,3a)    Hoop-like separator (2a)    Accumulating (2b)    Electrode group (4)    First derivation body (5a)
NOVELTY - A polymeric material containing optionally substituted oxygen or sulfur-containing structural unit (P1 and/or P2) is molded. The molded product is contacted with a deprotection processing solution containing a protective group. Portion(s) of protective group is deprotected, and polymeric molded product is manufactured. The deprotection processing solution contains deprotection promoter chosen from alcohol, alkyl ketone, alkyl aldehyde and/or alkyl orthoester.    USE - Manufacture of polymeric molded product e.g. polyelectrolyte component and membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric molded product having excellent mechanical characteristics and dimensional stability is manufactured. The molded product provides fuel cell having excellent durability and high energy capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymeric material containing optionally substituted oxygen or sulfur-containing structural unit of formula (P1 and/or P2) is molded. The molded product is contacted with a deprotection processing solution containing a protective group. Portion(s) of protective group is deprotected, and polymeric molded product is manufactured. The deprotection processing solution contains deprotection promoter chosen from alcohol, alkyl ketone, alkyl aldehyde and/or alkyl orthoester.    A1-A4=divalent organic group;    R1,R2=H or alkyl;    R3=alkylene;and    E=oxygen or sulfur.
NOVELTY - An electrode has a supporting plate having metal or metal oxide in the surface bonded to functional group of silicone nanosheet. The silicone nanosheet has a structure in which hydrogen of layered polysilane is substituted with linear (un)saturated hydrocarbon having functional group at terminal.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrical storage device (claimed) such as lithium ion battery, electrical double layer capacitor, hybrid capacitor and pseudo electrical double layer capacitor for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and portable audio.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrical storage device comprising electrode is excellent in cyclic characteristics without producing volume change during charging and discharging. The electrode removes high capacitance electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the charging and discharging curve of non-aqueous electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A Porous electroconductive base material contains copolymer including composition which contains ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A) having fluorinated alkyl monomer, and ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) having alkyl group, adhered on carbon fiber.    USE - Porous electroconductive base material for gas diffusion electrode for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electroconductive base material having excellent water-repellent property and hot water resistant property is manufactured simply and economically without baking. Fuel cell comprising the porous electroconductive base material has excellent electric interengagement property, durability and battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Porous electroconductive base material contains copolymer including composition which contains ethylenically unsaturated monomer (A) having fluorinated alkyl monomer, and ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) having alkyl group, adhered on carbon fiber. The composition of copolymer further contains crosslinked ethylenically unsaturated monomer (C) having block isocyanate group, and ethylenically unsaturated monomer (D) having isocyanate group and functional group which react as copolymerization component. Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell comprises gas diffusion electrode having catalyst layer and gas diffusion layer which contains porous electroconductive base material. Water-and-oil repellent for fuel cell contains components (A-D). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous electroconductive base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell using membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Fuel electrode (12)    Oxidizing agent electrode (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - An insulation packing (gasket) (3) has fluororubber layer(s) (2) and fluororesin layer(s) (1).    USE - Insulation packing such as gasket and o-ring for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation packing suppresses the permeation of electrolyte solution and permeation of gas and water vapor in secondary batteries. The secondary battery is sealed by insulation packing without applying high crimping force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An insulation packing has fluororubber layer(s) and fluororesin layer(s). The packing has two-layer structure including fluororubber layer and fluororesin layer, or three-layer structure including fluororubber layer, fluororesin layer and fluororubber layer, or fluororesin layer, fluororubber layer and fluororesin layer. The fluororubber layer comprises elastomeric copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(alkyl)vinyl ether, elastomeric copolymer of vinylidenefluoride and hexafluoropropylene, elastomeric copolymer of vinylidenefluoride, hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene, elastomeric copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene, or elastomeric copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, propylene and vinylidenefluoride. The fluororesin layer comprises copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether), copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and hexafluoropropylene, copolymer of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene, copolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether), polytetrafluoroethylene or polychlorotrifluoroethylene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of secondary battery when sealing with the gasket, which is in the state before crimping the lid.    Fluororesin layer (1)    Fluororubber layer (2)    Gasket (3)    Battery can (4)    Lid (6)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation unit (300) and separators (200) are laminated alternately. Several through-holes are formed in the power generation unit and the separators and are connected in the lamination direction. Some of the through-holes (221,222) are provided such that they are visible from the exterior.    USE - Fuel cell stack consisting of e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells for use in vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since some of the through-holes formed in the stack are visible from exterior, the light transmission state in the hole can be observed from outside. Hence identification of the power generation unit/separator whose lamination position is offset can be judged easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel cell stack inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (200)    Cathode and anode plates (210,230)    Through-holes (221,222)    Power generation unit (300)    Laminated unit (1100)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains proton conductive polymer having acidic group and proton conductivity of 1 mS/cm or more in water at 25 degrees C, and organic compound having proton conductivity of 0.1 mS/cm or less in water. The organic compound is phase-separation dispersed in granular form with average particle diameter of 0.01-10 mu m.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane used in membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for fuel cells such as direct methanol fuel cell, dimethyl ether fuel cell, formic acid fuel cell and direct ethanol type fuel cell used as power supply of mobile telephones, computers, digital camera, video camera, electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has low methanol permeability and excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - A transparency seed solution is aged, matrix hydrogel slurry is added and mixed to obtain mixed hydrogel slurry. The mixed hydrogel slurry is hydrothermally treated to obtain faujasite-type zeolite. The matrix hydrogel slurry contains alkali-metal oxide and alumina in molar ratio of 2-5, silica and alumina in molar ratio of 5-16 and water and alumina in molar ratio of 2000-5000. The transparency seed solution contains alkali-metal oxide and alumina in molar ratio of 12-18, silica and alumina in molar ratio of 14-20 and water and alumina in molar ratio of 100-2000.    USE - Synthesis of faujasite-type zeolite used as electrolyte membrane and filler for catalyst, resin molding, membrane reactor, fuel cell and adsorption agent.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides faujasite-type zeolite having uniform particle size distribution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparency seed solution is aged at 0-50 degrees C for 100-1000 hours, matrix hydrogel slurry is added and mixed to obtain mixed hydrogel slurry. The mixed hydrogel slurry is hydrothermally treated to obtain faujasite-type zeolite. The matrix hydrogel slurry contains alkali-metal oxide and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 2-5, silica and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 5-16 and water and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 2000-5000. The transparency seed solution contains alkali-metal oxide and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 12-18, silica and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 14-20 and water and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 100-2000. The mixed hydrogel slurry contains alkali-metal oxide and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 5-15, silica and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 6-20 and water and alumina in oxide molar ratio of 1000-3000.
NOVELTY - The body has a membrane reinforcement member (10a) arranged in a plate shape, such that a member opening (11) and a main surface (13) contacts a main surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1). A chamfer (15) is formed such that the chamfer leads to the main surface of the opening of the membrane reinforcement member. The membrane reinforcement member is formed in a cyclic form, and is a central opening of the cyclic shape. A catalyst layer is arranged such that a part in the opening of the member of the main surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane is covered.    USE - Membrane-membrane reinforcement member joined body for e.g. motor vehicles and electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The body can ensure sufficient durability, and can improve safety and reliability of membrane-catalyst layer joined body, membrane electrode assembly, and polyelectrolyte type fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane-catalyst layer joined body comprising a gas diffusion layer    (2) a polyelectrolyte form fuel cell comprising a membrane-electrode assembly    (3) a method for manufacturing membrane-membrane reinforcement member joined body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane-membrane reinforcement member joined body.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Membrane reinforcement member (10a)    Opening (11)    Main surface (13)    Chamfer (15)
NOVELTY - A polyaniline composite material solution contains organic solvent, protonated (un)substituted polyaniline composite material and compound having phenolic hydroxyl group. The amount of water in polyaniline composite material solution is 3000 ppm or less.    USE - Polyaniline composite material solution used for manufacturing cured material such as fiber for electroconductive fiber (all claimed) for electrostatic and antistatic materials, transparent electrode, electroconductive film material, electroluminescent element material, circuit material, dielectric material, pole material of solar cell and secondary battery, fuel cell separator material and electrolyte of capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The polyaniline composite material solution has excellent viscosity stability and efficiently provides polyaniline molded product.
NOVELTY - A polymer is activated, to produce free radicals. An aqueous emulsion of co-monomers, emulsifiers, chain transfer agents, and water, is prepared. The activated polymer is then contacted with the aqueous emulsion, and the temperature is raised to initiate the grafting reaction, to obtain graft copolymer from organic monomer in aqueous emulsion.    USE - Preparation of graft copolymer used for threads, non-woven fabrics, tubes, powders, pellets, sheet, film and membrane used for electrochemical cell (all claimed), fuel cell and redox cell.    ADVANTAGE - The graft copolymer is manufactured in high yield.
NOVELTY - The method involves choosing a distribution circuit among fluid e.g. hydrogen, oxygen and cooling liquid, distribution circuits. Flow of fluid supplied to modules (2, 3) of a fuel cell (1) i.e. proton exchange membrane type fuel cell, and circulated in the chosen circuit, is determined. A minimum fluid flow is calculated from current provided by the cell. The determined flow is compared with the minimum flow. Presence/absence of flow instability in the chosen circuit is determined when the determined flow is lower than/higher than or equal to the minimum flow.    USE - Method for managing a fuel cell system i.e. proton exchange membrane type fuel cell system, that is utilized for providing energy for stationary application and in automobile or aeronautical field.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits to manage the functioning of the distribution circuits of the fuel cell, thus improving the functioning and performance of the circuits. The method permits to monitor, analyze and control the functioning of the circuits of the cell. The method permits to determine hydraulic instability or leakage between the modules, and to separate the modules or to modify the flow of fluid in the circuits for correcting the failure of the circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system management system comprising a flowmeter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a fuel cell system controlling system comprising a flowmeter.    Fuel cell (1)    Modules (2, 3)    Hydrogen supplying pipes (5, 6)    Flowmeters (7-9)    Electronic control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a main exhaust line (10), and branch lines (12, 14) branching from the main line. The line (14) guides a lambda sensor (16) arranged outside the main line. The line (12) branches off upstream the line (14) from the main line based on a flow direction of an exhaust gas via the main line. The sensor is assigned to a heating device (18) that brings the sensor to an operating temperature that is greater than temperature of the gas guided to the sensor via the branch lines. The branch lines are guided to a measuring volume (20) limited by a housing (22) receiving the sensor.    USE - Exhaust gas routing system for a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lambda sensor is assigned to the heating device that brings the sensor to the operating temperature that is greater than the temperature of the exhaust gas guided to the sensor via the branch lines, so that the temperature of the sensor is not increased by the exhaust gas, thus avoiding falsification of the results of measurement of oxygen content in the exhaust gas due to temperature effects, while providing a compact fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an exhaust gas routing system.    Main exhaust line (10)    Branch lines (12, 14)    Lambda sensor (16)    Heating device (18)    Measuring volume (20)    Housing (22)
NOVELTY - The detector has an upper detection plate (2) connected to a spring device through insulating materials (8) e.g. phenolic resin, and a spring device fixed on a separator (17) in the machine frame (1). A lower detection plate (3) is connected with the insulating materials, and a meter for measuring the voltage is fixed between the upper detection plate and the lower detection plate. An electromagnetic iron (4) is fixed on the separator and T-shaped iron core, and a section of a spring (7) is fixed between a horizontal rod (6) and an upper side of the electromagnetic iron.    USE - Electrode leak detector for a fuel battery membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The detector has virtues of reliable performance and simple operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode leak detector.    Machine frame (1)    Upper detection plate (2)    Lower detection plate (3)    Electromagnetic iron (4)    Horizontal rod (6)    Spring (7)    Insulating materials (8)    Separator (17)
NOVELTY - The link has a voltage baffle plate (1) connected and buckled with multiple fundamental chain blocks (3) by multiple adjustable clasp segments (2). A convex locking head (4) is buckled on one of the fundamental chain blocks when achieving length is needed optionally.    USE - Telescopic invisible battery theft-proof link for a battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The link flexibly adjusts the length for suiting diversified battery cars with different specifications and types, thus providing safety for drivers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a telescopic invisible battery theft-proof link.    Voltage baffle plate (1)    Adjustable clasp segment (2)    Fundamental chain block (3)    Convex locking head (4)
NOVELTY - A composite anode consists of supporting layer, diffusing layer, and catalyzing layer. The diffusing layer is formed as network channel structure by carbon nanotube such as single-wall, double-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotube. The supporting layer is carbon paper or carbon cloth. The diffusing layer contains carbon nanotube or mixture of carbon nanotube and other carbon materials. The carbon material is XC-72 (RTM: carbon black), XC-72R (RTM: carbon black), BP-2000 (RTM: carbon black) or Ketjen black (RTM: carbon black).    USE - Composite anode for direct methanol fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission efficiency of fuel in anode is improved. The direct methanol fuel battery comprising the anode has reduced internal resistance, improved power density and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite anode.
NOVELTY - An accelerant has carrier of mixed manganese oxide and iron oxide, and nano-gold particles loaded on carrier surface.    USE - Accelerant oxidized by carbon monoxide for selectively oxidizing carbon monoxide in hydrogen-rich gas environment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The accelerant is capable of reducing carbon monoxide concentration in hydrogen stream at lower than 100 ppm to avoid carbon monoxide from damaging electrodes of fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing manganese oxide/iron oxide accelerant with nano-gold carrier comprising (i) mixing manganese nitrate solution with iron oxide, and calcining at 300-500 degrees C to form an oxide as carrier; (ii) placing a gold-containing solution and the oxide in water to form a precipitate of nano-gold accelerant; (iii) controlling the pH value of the gold-containing solution using alkaline solution and continuously stirring; (iv) washing the precipitate with water; (v) drying the precipitate; and (vi) calcining the dried precipitate at 120-200 degrees C; and    (2) a method for eliminating carbon monoxide contained in gas comprising reacting the manganese oxide/iron oxide accelerant with nano-gold carrier under a reaction gas in the presence of hydrogen at 20-200 degrees C, the gas comprising oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and helium gas and a molar ratio of oxygen to carbon monoxide is 0.5-4.
NOVELTY - The system has a data acquisition module, which monitors a storage battery parameter, and sends a state parameter of a storage battery to a power supply management module in a real time via a local interconnect network (LIN) bus. The power supply management module judges the state of the storage battery according to the received state parameter of storage battery and its own control algorithm. The power supply management module groups loads in an automobile according to a used priority.    USE - Automobile single supply control system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply management module judges the state of storage battery according to the received state parameter of storage battery and its own control algorithm, thus enabling cutting off of corresponding electric apparatus on the automobile. The single supply control system manages power supply when the automobile stops in non-ignition and running states.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile single supply control system.
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling loop and a heating loop which are connected with a compressor through a four-way valve. An inlet of the four-way valve is connected with an outlet of the compressor. An external evaporator is included in the heating loop with its hot side being connected in a cooling loop of the fuel cell and the cold side being connected in the heating loop. The cooling loop of the fuel cell comprises an electrically-controlled three-way valve, whose one end is connected to the fuel cell through a water pump.    USE - Residual heat pump air-conditioning system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioning system is designed in such a manner that the residual heat can be used, thus saving energy, and exhibiting simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a residual heat pump air-conditioning system.
NOVELTY - A platinum alloy electrode, where PtRu is deposited on the conductive glass as electrode.    USE - The platinum alloy electrode is useful as optical cathode in DSSC (claimed). It is also useful in the fuel cell field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for preparing platinum alloy electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a wind wheel near a motor vehicle way, and using a transmission mechanism comprising an upright transmission shaft to connect the wind wheel and a generator. Wind generated by the motor vehicle is used when running to blow the wind wheel to drive the generator operate and generate the electricity.    USE - Method for wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilization of the clean environment protection energy source without pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a wind power generation method.
NOVELTY - The device is set along a side of free way, where height and direction of the wind power electricity-generating device are corresponded to air stream formed by high-speed driving of an automobile.    USE - Device for generating electricity from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The height and direction of the wind power electricity-generating device are corresponded to air stream formed by high-speed driving of an automobile, so that natural wind power is not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a wind power electricity-generating device.
NOVELTY - A catalyst is carbon-supported palladium-boron alloy, and has average particle diameter of 1.5-50 nm. The content of metal palladium in the catalyst, is 1-60 mass%. The atomic ratio of metal palladium and boron is 10/0.001-10/5.    USE - Catalyst is used for direct formic acid fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having high reactivity and stability is prepared quickly and conveniently, in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of catalyst. Complexing agent, buffer agent, stabilizer, reducing agent and solvent are used in the preparation of catalyst. The solvent is water, ethanol, isopropanol or ethylene glycol. The complexing agent is sodium citrate, diaminoethane, tetraacetyl disodium diaminoethane or aqueous ammonia. The buffer agent is ammonium chloride, boric acid or borax. The stabilizer is mercaptobenzothiazole, 3,3'-thiodipropionitrile or thiourea. The reducing agent is dimethyl ammonia borane, trimethyl ammonia borane and/or tert-butyl ammonia borane.
NOVELTY - A synthesizing method of double-phase manometer fuel battery cathode material comprises: (a) preparing soluble salt solution comprises lanthanum nitrate, lanthanum acetate, strontium nitrate, strontium acetate, iron nitrate, iron acetate, cobalt nitrate, and cobalt acetate; (b) preparing complexing agent including ethylenediamine tetracetic acid and citric acid; (c) mixing the solution from (a) and (b), adding glycol to heat and blend to obtain sol; (d) drying the sol in the drying box to obtain the gel; and (e) processing gel to change the surface area of the grains to obtain the product.    USE - The process is useful for synthesizing method of double-phase manometer fuel battery cathode material.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, low reacting temperature compared with the solid-phase method, compared with two-phase simple mechanical melting, and better uniformity of the nanoparticles in the micro-interface. It is useful to improve the cathode material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A synthesizing method of double-phase manometer fuel battery cathode material comprises: (a) preparing soluble salt solution comprises lanthanum nitrate, lanthanum acetate, strontium nitrate, strontium acetate, iron nitrate, iron acetate, cobalt nitrate, and cobalt acetate; (b) preparing complexing agent mainly including ethylenediamine tetracetic acid and citric acid as main material; (c) mixing the solution from (a) and (b), adding glycol to heat and blend at a constant temperature to obtain sol; (d) drying the sol in the drying box to obtain the gel; and (e) processing gel to change the surface area of the grains to synthesize double-phase manometer fuel battery cathode material at a certain temperature.
NOVELTY - An asymmetric aquo-sodium-potassium ion cell capacitor comprises positive pole, negative pole, film, and electrolyte, where the active material of the positive pole adopts electrode material that enables sodium or potassium ion to embed or release, the negative pole adopts porous carbon material with high specific area like active charcoal, carbon nanometer tube, carbon fiber, porous carbon, or carbon gas gel, and the electrolyte adopts aqueous solution comprising sodium or potassium ion compound.    USE - The asymmetric aquo-sodium-potassium ion cell capacitor is useful as power source of various electric appliances and power cell of electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell capacitor has wide material source with easy preparation, low cost, high safety, without environment pollution, has long circulation life, and high power density.
NOVELTY - Improving direct carbon activity of carbon fuel cell, comprises mixing acid and carbon in the volume proportion of 1-5:1, the concentration of acid is 1-5 M, and the dipping time is 1-24 hours.    USE - Improving direct carbon activity of carbon fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method adopts anode carbon processed with the acid treatment which can get rid of impurity of the active carbon, reduces ash content in carbon, then increases the specific surface area and total pore volume of carbon; more unsaturated carbon atom lacuna, dislocation and fault can be exposed on the carbon surface; the acid treatment can disassemble the alkaline and neutral group on the carbon surface, and generate more acid groups which is helpful to absorb the negative ion in the solution, so the hydrophobicity of carbon is reduced; thus, the performance of taking carbon powder as the fuel is improved.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has photovoltaic films and panels (3) for photovoltaic capturing of solar energy and applied in an adherent and unremovable way on internal and external surfaces of an electrically driven automobile vehicle (2). A set of hide-away elements (4) is installed within a structure of the vehicle. The hide-away elements are designed to increase in a variable way along the surfaces of the vehicle exposed to solar radiation. The photovoltaic films and panels are applied in the adherent and unremovable way on the internal and external surfaces of the automotive vehicle.    USE - Variable geometry system for photovoltaic capturing of solar energy for a two-wheeled, three-wheeled and four-wheeled electrically driven vehicle e.g. motor cycle, caravan and camper.    ADVANTAGE - The system extends hide-away elements safety, and overall dimensions of the vehicle, maximizes the surface for photovoltaic capturing of solar energy, thus increasing electrical energy supplied to the vehicle, whether the vehicle is traveling or standing still.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three dimensional view of a variable geometry system, where films for photovoltaic capturing of solar energy constrained in an adherent and unremovable way over all internal and external surfaces of an automotive vehicle, a set of hide away surfaces, installed in a structure of the automotive vehicle and coming out in a telescopic way by actuation of electrical or hydraulic moving units.    Variable-geometry system (1)    Electrically driven automobile vehicle (2)    Photovoltaic films and panels (3)    Hide-away elements (4)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell (2) comprises electrode films (A1-An, K1-Kn) of each electrode (A, K) electrically connected through inner electrode conductors (4A, 4K) arranged on opposite sides of the electrochemical cell in electrode material-free area of the electrode films. Each inner electrode conductor is connected with electrode films through predetermined number of weld points (51-5z) in the electrode material-free area of the respective electrode.    USE - Electrochemical cell for electric car, i.e. hybrid type electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell exhibits high reliability under extreme conditions, e.g. in a vehicle under high vibration and high temperature, good ampacity, i.e. a good current carrying capacity, whereas the connection resistance should be smaller than the internal cell resistance, and high capacity against thermal and mechanical stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical cell (2) comprises electrode films (A1-An, K1-Kn) of each electrode (A, K) electrically connected through inner electrode conductors (4A, 4K) arranged on opposite sides of the electrochemical cell in electrode material-free area of the electrode films. Each inner electrode conductor is connected with electrode films through predetermined number of weld points (51-5z) in the electrode material-free area of the respective electrode; and comprising openings (61-6m) with coupling elements set to connect inner electrode conductor with an outward electrode conductor (7A, 7K) for electrode (A, K). The electrodes are arranged as a stack of flat electrode films separated by a separator film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrochemical cells.    Electrochemical cell (2)    Inner electrode conductors (4A, 4K)    Outward electrode conductor (7A, 7K)    Weld points (51-5z)    Openings (61-6m)    Electrode (A, K)    Electrode films (A1-An, K1-Kn)
NOVELTY - A wettability of a porous composite article is enhanced by impregnating the article with a wettability enhancing material (methylcellulose gel) that contains a thermally activated gelling material.    USE - Method for enhancing wettability of porous composite article (claimed) for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes use of an ink comprising methylcellulose that renders carbon substrates wettable in a uniform manner. This improved uniformity provides wettability that can be achieved with less wettability ink being used in the process. Reduced substrate ink solids loading increases substrate porosity and improved permeability. The improved wettability consistency results in more uniform contact angles among anode and cathode articles over the operating life of electrochemical cells using these components, which results in a more uniform distribution of electrolyte or coolant water between the anode and cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a wettability ink comprising 0.5-2 wt.% carbon black, 0.2-0.8 wt.% surfactant, and 1.5-2.5 wt.% of thermally activated gelling material.
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery has negative electrode (2) that is electrically connected to outer terminal of battery comprises capacitor material (5) overlying on lead based battery electrode material. A positive lead-oxide based battery electrode (1) is electrically connected to outer terminal of battery. The capacitor material comprises 20-65% weight of high electrical conductivity carbonaceous material, 30-70% weight of high specific surface area carbonaceous material and 0.1% of lead and binder.    USE - Lead acid battery for vehicle e.g. micro hybrid electric vehicle, mild hybrid electric vehicle, medium hybrid electric vehicle, full hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The life span and performance of the lead acid battery can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the lead acid battery.    Positive lead-oxide based electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Capacitor material (5)    Battery case (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a collecting unit for collecting measured values of a set of gas sensors (100) i.e. hydrogen gas sensor, where the gas sensors are three-dimensionally arranged at a distance from each other. A calculation unit is provided for processing the collected measured values. The calculation unit calculates a time differential value of the measured value of the each gas sensor, and estimates a gas leakage position on the basis of a straight line connecting between the gas sensors. A display unit displays marks representing an installation position of the gas sensors.    USE - Leakage detection system for detecting gas leakage in a fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently measures gas concentration in a specific position, and performs gas leakage diffusion monitoring and processing for specifying the leakage spot. The gas sensors i.e. hydrogen gas sensor, arranged in a gas ejecting direction can be specified in the leakage spot, so that the leakage spot can be estimated to be on the straight line connecting between the sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen gas sensors arranged in a hydrogen station.    Dispensers (30)    Building (40)    Gas sensors (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube composite comprises a carbon nanotube, and a conjugated polymer comprising regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene) (1) or a poly(methoxy-ethylhexyloxy-phenylene-vinylene) (2).    USE - Carbon nanotube composite is used for manufacturing carbon nanotube composite thin film (both claimed) for transistor, memory device, electron amplifier, gas sensor, electromagnetic shielding device, electrode plate of electrochemical storage device such as secondary battery, fuel cell, super capacitor, field emission display and polymer complexes.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube composite has excellent alignment property and anisotropic property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon nanotube composite comprises a carbon nanotube, and a conjugated polymer comprising regioregular poly(3-alkylthiophene) (1) or a poly(methoxy-ethylhexyloxy-phenylene-vinylene) (2).    R=6-12C linear or branched alkyl group;and    n=300-500.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a method of manufacturing carbon nanotube composite thin film.
NOVELTY - Catalyst comprising fine catalyst particles having platinum-ruthenium-tantalum composition (I) and (II), is new.    USE - The catalyst is useful in membrane electrode assembly, which is useful in fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst: has high activity and stability; and provides fuel cell with high output power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Catalyst comprising fine catalyst particles having platinum-ruthenium-tantalum composition of formulae (PtuRuxTayTz) (I) and (PtuRuxTayTz) (II), is new. In formula (I)    T = Hf, W, Ni, or V;    u = 10-98.9 atm.%;    x = 0.1-50 atm.%;    y = 0.5-35 atm.%; and    z = 0.5-35 atm.%.    In formula (II)    T = Cr, Mo, Nb, Zr, or Ti;    u = 40-70 atm.%;    x = 0.1-50 atm.%;    y = 0.5-15 atm.%; and    z = 0.5-15 atm.%.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly comprising: a cathode; an anode including a catalyst; and an ion exchange membrane disposed between the cathode and the anode, where the catalyst including fine catalyst particles having a platinum-ruthenium-tantalum composition (I) and (II);    (2) the preparation of the catalyst; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a direct methanol fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (2)    Oxidizer electrode (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Oxidizer channel (5)    Liquid fuel channel. (6)
NOVELTY - The vessel (2) has a liner (4) forming a cavity (10) and provided with an inner surface (6) and outer surface (8). A composite wrap (20) includes a set of composite layers (21) placed adjacent to the outer surface, where the wrap includes a desired strain modulus gradient across the thickness of the composite wrap. One of the composite layers is provided with a lower strain modulus than the other composite layer. The composite wrap is adapted to have a substantially uniform stress across the thickness of the composite wrap, when pressure is applied to the inner surface of the liner.    USE - Pressure vessel e.g. high pressure vessel and lighter pressure vessel, for a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel evenly distributes the stress across the thickness of a fiber reinforcement wrap, minimizes the employment of an additional material and minimizes the overall weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of a pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (2)    Liner (4)    Inner surface (6)    Outer surface (8)    Cavity (10)    Composite wrap (20)    Composite layer (21)
NOVELTY - The system (800) has a battery module assembly (100) formed with multiple rechargeable secondary batteries. An electric device assembly (600) is utilized to convert direct current (DC) power of the secondary battery into alternate current (AC) power for operating a motor by interlocking with the battery module assembly. The assemblies are formed in an inside of a housing case (700) to be adjacent to each other. A heat radiation-preventing structure (730) is installed between the assemblies to block heat radiation from the electric device assembly to the battery module assembly.    USE - Power supply system for a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system implements the mechanical coupling and electrical connection without multiple members by fixing the hexahedral laminate with the frame member. The system prevents the firing and explosion of the battery cell, and improves the structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply system.    Battery module assembly (100)    Electric device assembly (600)    Housing case (700)    Heat radiation-preventing structure (730)    Power supply system (800)
NOVELTY - The device (800) has a battery module assembly (100) comprising multiple chargeable/dischargeable secondary batteries. An electrical device assembly (600) is engaged with the battery module assembly to operate motor of a vehicle, and has an inverter (610) that changes direct current (DC) power supply of the battery into alternating current (AC) power supply. Each assembly contains a frame member (380) that is mounted at a certain part of a vehicle. The assemblies are mounted at the certain part of a vehicle by being accommodated in respective housings placed adjacent to the assemblies.    USE - Power supply device for a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is compact in structure, and has high stability against external impact, and excellent structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Battery module assembly (100)    Frame member (380)    Electrical device assembly (600)    Inverter (610)    Power supply device (800)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has an integral type battery module (210) provided with high voltage unit modules (220) and low voltage unit modules (230), where each unit module is provided with battery cells (222, 232) e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery cell or lithium secondary battery cell. The high voltage unit modules drive a motor (10), and the low voltage unit modules operate electrical components of a vehicle (60). Electricity from the low voltage unit modules is supplied to the electrical components of the vehicle without voltage drop. High voltage is transmitted to the motor.    USE - Power supply system for a hybrid electric vehicle or electromobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply system does not require an additional voltage drop device, so that the structure of the system is simple and compact, thus ensuring the mounting of the system in the minimum space. The system stably offers low voltage electricity to the electrical components of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    Motor (10)    Vehicle (60)    Power supply system (200)    Integral type battery module (210)    High voltage unit modules (220)    Battery cells (222, 232)    Low voltage unit modules (230)
NOVELTY - The cartridge has a lower plate member (100) provided with two battery cell accommodation parts formed at an upper surface, and a middle plate member (200) provided with two battery cell accommodation parts formed at the upper surface and a lower surface. A vertical penetration hole is formed at a part corresponding to lower line electrode terminals of the battery cell accommodation parts. An upper plate member (300) is provided with the battery cell accommodation parts that are formed at the lower surface, where the battery cell accommodation parts are connected with a bendable structure.    USE - Cartridge for a middle/large sized battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module reduces the weight and size of the cartridge by improving the low stiffness of a battery cell, thus reducing the short circuit or damage. The cartridge does not use members for mechanical tightening and electrical connection, hence lowering the manufacturing cost and production time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a middle or large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of a middle/large sized battery module.    Lower plate member (100)    Middle plate member (200)    Upper plate member (300)    Through groove (310)    Medium-to large-sized battery module (400)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a positive electrode plate coated with a positive electrode active material to supply positive electrode current and three positive electrode taps (30) projected on the positive electrode current in one direction. A negative electrode plate coated with a negative electrode active material to supply negative electrode current. Three negative electrode taps (60) are projected on the negative electrode current in one direction. Separators are arranged between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.    USE - Jelly roll type electrode assembly for a secondary battery (claimed) used in hybrid (Hydrid) electromobile and electromobile (Electric Vehicle).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly allows the welding of electrode taps to be performed easily. The assembly facilitates the assembly work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery including electrode assembly with the cathode tabs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a jelly roll type electrode assembly.    Positive electrode taps (30)    Negative electrode taps (60)    Jelly roll type electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The reforming system (8) comprises a water jet electrode (1) on which a nozzle (11) is installed for generating water jet. A grounding electrode (2), a reactor (3), a power supply (4), a water pump (5), a fuel pump (6) and a gas collector (7) are also provided in the reforming system. Plasma is generated by applying high voltage to water jet generated between the water jet and the grounding electrode. The reforming gas is recirculated by installing a reactor, in which a ring (31) is installed to increase the retention time and a reaction zone of plasma and fuel.    USE - Reforming system for use in a fuel cell and a hydrogen station for producing high concentration hydrogen and low concentration carbon monoxide.    ADVANTAGE - The reforming system produces high concentration of hydrogen efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water jet plasma application system, which is installed at a fuel pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water jet electrode (1)    Electrode (2)    Reactor (3)    Power supply (4)    Water pump (5)    Fuel pump (6)    Gas collector (7)    Reforming system (8)    Nozzle (11)    Ring (31)
NOVELTY - The generator (8) has a coupling (4) through which a driving shaft wheel (2) of a vehicle is connected. An axis of rotation of driving shaft wheel is coupled to an axis of rotation of the generator. An engine of the vehicle with big driving force generates power as the driving force of generator to run the generator. The generator generates power required to run the vehicle and feeds the power through the driving shaft wheel.    USE - Generator for use with a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates power using the driving force through the driving shaft wheel of the vehicle and supplies power for driving the automobile engine through the driving shaft wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a generator connecting a driving shaft wheel of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Driving shaft wheel (2)    Coupling (4)    Generator (8)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a ring shaped connection body (110) formed with tightening elements (112) and openings (114). A ring terminal is connected to the connection body. A joint member (120) is fitted into the openings to remove the joint member. A terminal press unit (140) is connected to one end of the joint member projected from the openings to support the terminal press unit. The terminal press unit is firmly tightened by pushing the joint member in an axial direction and tightening the tightening elements. A nut (130) is tightened to another end of the joint member.    USE - Battery terminal for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal easily tightens into the connection body by rotating the head part of the joint member inserted in the tightening element of the connection body through the connection member and the lever and pushing the head part in the opposite direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery terminal.    Ring shaped connection body (110)    Tightening elements (112)    Openings (114)    Joint member (120)    Nut (130)    Terminal press unit (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves igniting a burner to heat a reformer, a carbon monoxide (CO) modifier and a CO remover in a fuel converter. Catalysts of the reformer, the modifier and the remover are heated to a temperature region. Vapor is supplied to the reformer. Fuel gas is supplied for stabilizing the content of purified CO gas. Air is supplied to the remover. The stabilized gas discharged from the remover is supplied to a stack. The off gas discharged from the stack is supplied to the burner. The fuel amount supplied to the reformer is controlled according to the load change of the stack.    USE - Method for starting up a home fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents discharge of toxic and combustible gas during starting up a home fuel cell system, and reduces the time required between the starting up and output of electricity, thus improving efficiency. The method avoids the use of distributor that prevents overheat of a burner, thus simplifying the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a home fuel cell system starting up method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has an upper separator (10) equipped with a short upper shoulder (12) and a long upper shoulder (14). A lower separator (24) has a long lower shoulder (18) that corresponds to the short upper shoulder and a short lower shoulder (20) corresponding to the long upper shoulder. A membrane electrode assembly (26) is placed between the upper separator and the lower separator, where an upward inclination and a downward inclination are alternatively formed. The assembly has an upper end fuel channel (16) and a lower end edge channel (22).    USE - Cation exchange membrane fuel cell for use as a power source in a vehicle and a portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cell increases the contact area of the fuel flowing into the upper fuel channel of the membrane electrode assembly and the air flowing into the lower air channel, hence improving the uniformity of local current density distribution and temperature distribution, and preventing thermal twisting phenomenon of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cation exchange membrane fuel cell.    Upper separator (10)    Short upper shoulder (12)    Long upper shoulder (14)    Upper end fuel channel (16)    Long lower shoulder (18)    Short lower shoulder (20)    Lower end edge channel (22)    Lower separator (24)    Membrane electrode assembly (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a desulphurizer (10) to remove a sulphur component in fuel gas. A flat reformer (20) including a reformation reactor (21), a high temperature shift converter (22) and a low temperature shift converter (23) is provided to generate hydrogen gas and to reduce the carbon dioxide contained in the fuel gas. A catalyst burner (30) independently installed outside the reformer and supplies flow gas to a heat exchanger (21a). A water tank (50) stores cooling water for a stack (40).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system easily controls the system, and allows the system to rapidly reach the normal state. The system facilitates controlling the temperature of the catalytic combustor. The system efficiency is improved. The system slows down the ejection of carbon monoxide, thus preventing the damage caused to the stack. The system facilitates smooth supply of fuel gas at low pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Desulphurizer (10)    Flat reformer (20)    Reformation reactor (21)    Heat exchanger (21a)    High temperature shift converter (22)    Low temperature shift converter (23)    Catalyst burner (30)    Stack (40)    Water tank (50)
NOVELTY - The structure has a bracket (200) provided with a protrusion that is coupled to the locking groove. A cable (400) is connected to a terminal (110) through a through hole of the bracket that is made of reinforced plastics. A tray (500) is provided with one coupling member that is coupled to another coupling member. A battery (100) is fixed to the tray by the bracket. The cable positioned at the through hole is integrally formed with the bracket. A coupling header (300) is provided between the terminal and the cable.    USE - Structure for fixing battery of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure fixes the cable without providing an additional cable fixing bracket by surrounding sides of the battery with the tray, the bracket, and the coupling header. The coupling header connector firmly connects the terminal and the cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car battery fixing structure.    Battery (100)    Terminal (110)    Bracket (200)    Coupling header (300)    Cable (400)    Tray (500)
NOVELTY - The structure (A) has a bracket (200) vertically installed at one side of a battery tray (100). A battery (300) is fixed on the battery tray. An electronic control unit (ECU) (400) is fixed to the bracket. The battery tray includes a battery mounting part (110). The bracket includes a locking step protruding toward the battery mounting part. The battery includes the battery mounting part and a locking pat corresponding to the locking step. The ECU is fixed to a bracket by a bolt insertion hole (410) and a bolt engagement hole (230) formed on ECU and the brackets, respectively.    USE - Battery and electronic control unit (ECU) built-in type fixing structure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure installs the electronic control unit (ECU) in an engine room to decrease the number of components, thus making the structure simple and reducing the production cost. The structure improves wiring and controlling by reducing the distance of ECU from an engine, thus improving the maintenance of a power train control unit (PCU).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery and electronic control unit built in type fixing structure.    Battery and electronic control unit built in type fixing structure (A)    Battery tray (100)    Battery mounting part (110)    Bracket (200)    Bolt engagement hole (230)    Battery (300)    Electronic control unit (400)    Bolt insertion hole (410)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an acute angle which is formed between an upper leaf spring (10a) and a lower leaf spring (12a). A lower end of the upper leaf spring is fixed to the top surface of a battery unit (100) while an upper end of the upper leaf spring is fixed to a panel surface of the battery unit. An upper end of the lower leaf spring is fixed to the bottom surface of the battery unit such that a lower end of the lower leaf spring is fixed to a floor (30) behind a rear seat (200). A jaw is vertically bent to rest on the edge portion of the battery unit.    USE - Battery unit vibration preventing apparatus for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus employs an elastic force providing unit such that a battery unit is protected from a battery unit installed in a rear space of a rear seat. The apparatus improves the manufacture and productivity. The apparatus reduces the expenses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery unit vibration preventing unit.    Upper leaf spring (10a)    Lower leaf spring (12a)    Floor (30)    Battery unit (100)    Rear seat (200)
NOVELTY - A leakage current detection circuit (10) has an operation detector circuit (17) for detecting operation condition of MOSFET (21) and at the both-ends voltage of the limiting resistance (R0) for leakage current that flows through MOSFET, the potential-divider resistance (R1,R2) and differential amplifier (16). The detection circuit outputs detected leakage current and the operation situation of MOSFET to semiconductor relay diagnostic apparatus (14). The diagnostic apparatus diagnoses abnormalities of a semiconductor relay based on a time change of leakage current.    USE - Semiconductor relay diagnostic apparatus used for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The erroneous detection by disturbance, such as dew condensation near the circuit which detects very small current, and a surroundings lump of an electromagnetism noise is prevented and the reliability of the diagnosing circuit is improved. The fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine of the vehicle is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor relay diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Leakage current detection circuit (10)    Semiconductor relay diagnostic apparatus (14)    Differential amplifier (16)    Operation detector circuit (17)    MOSFET (21)    Limiting resistance (R0)    Potential-divider resistance (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The device has fins formed in parallel along longitudinal direction of heat radiation base (1a) on which power semiconductor module (1) is mounted. A protrusion (4a) in the coolant path (13), faces the coolant inflow port (9). The protrusion is arranged between upstream edge (1e-1) of fin and inflow port.    USE - Cooling device of power semiconductor module for use in vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A turbulent flow is generated by protrusion that does not interfere with the fin and cooling capability can be improved without increasing size of the cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal sectional view of the cooling device.    Power semiconductor module (1)    Heat radiation base (1a)    Upstream edge of fin (1e-1)    Protrusion (4a)    Coolant inflow port (9)    Coolant path (13)
NOVELTY - The power device has a heat pipe (40) connected for performing heat conduction to a wiring support substrate (22) which supports a metal wiring (23). The heat pipe is extended to the area which overflowed from natural heat radiation area of a semiconductor chip (11) into the direction which crosses the flow of external heat exchange medium e.g. alcohol.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power device for driving motor of electric-vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The power device provided with heat radiation function using heat pipe is obtained. Hence the size and manufacturing cost of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power device.    Semiconductor chip (11)    Heat sink section (21)    Wiring support substrate (22)    Metal wiring (23)    Heat pipe (40)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte and a nonaqueous solvent which dissolves the electrolyte. The nonaqueous solvent contains ethylene carbonate (0.1-10 volume%), dimethyl carbonate (10-80 volume%) and ethylmethyl carbonate. The content of dimethyl carbonate is more than the content of ethylmethyl carbonate.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for battery (claimed) for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and vehicle-mounted power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery formed using the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent capacitance, storing characteristics, cycling characteristics and durability.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an intermediate cover (15) covering a cell (20) and attaching a battery case (11). The intermediate cover with a pair of exhaust valves (17A, 17B) that discharges gas in the cell and a gas-flowing path (21) enables the movement of gas between the adjoining cells formed in a partition (18) of the battery case. The common exhaust valve (17A) corresponds to a connection cell group (20A) that comprises cell is connected based on the gas-flowing path. The independent exhaust valve (17B) corresponds to an individual cell (20B) in which the gas-flowing path is not formed.    USE - Controlling-valve type lead storage battery for an engine compartment in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The common exhaust valve is provided corresponding to the connection cell group and the independent exhaust valve is provided corresponding to the individual cell, thus decreasing the number of exhaust valves rather than the exhaust valve that is provided in every cell. The gas emitted within the individual cell is discharged through the independent exhaust valve and does not move to other cells, thus avoiding the collapse of the balance of the amount of electrolyte solutions between cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a controlling-valve type lead storage battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controlling-valve type lead storage battery (10)    Battery case (11)    Intermediate cover (15)    Exhaust valves (17A,17B)    Partition (18)    Cell (20)    Connection cell group (20A)    Individual cell (20B)    Gas-flowing path (21)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has fuel cell (10) for electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas feed route (13) for supplying oxidizing agent gas to the fuel cell, oxidizing agent gas supplying apparatus (15) for pumping oxidizing agent to fuel cell, compressor (41) of a coolant, and heat exchangers (33,34,42).    USE - Fuel cell system is used in generators for vehicle, vessel and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has heat pump of improved efficiency of heating period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has fuel cell (10) for carrying out electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas feed route (13) for supplying oxidizing agent gas to the fuel cell, oxidizing agent gas supplying apparatus (15) for pumping the oxidizing agent gas to the fuel cell and provided in feed route (13), compressor (41) for compressing a coolant, heat exchanger (34) for exchanging heat between coolant discharged from the compressor and air for air conditioning, heat exchanger (42) for exchanging heat between external air and coolant, heat exchanger (33) for exchanging heat between the oxidizing agent gas discharged from apparatus (15) and air for air conditioning, before supplying to fuel cell. The oxidizing agent gas discharged from apparatus (15) heats the air for air conditioning with heat exchanger (33), while performing heating operation with air for air conditioning and heating the air for air conditioning with the coolant discharged from the compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas feed route (13)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (15)    Heat exchangers (33,34,42)    Compressor (41)    Coolant flow path switching valve (46)
NOVELTY - An air supply unit (6) supplies air to a cathode of an electric power generation stack by the rotation of a moving blade (14). A water recovering unit (9) separates the water from the gas-liquid mixed fluid by the rotation of a rotary structure (15). The moving blade and the rotary structure are interlocked.    USE - Fuel cell system for portable small electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, portable information terminal (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC) and video camera and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply unit supplies air to the cathode by the rotation of the moving blade and the water recovering unit separates the water from the gas-liquid mixed fluid by the rotation of the rotary structure. Hence the fuel cell system with the high volumetric efficiency can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Air supply unit (6)    Water recovering unit (9)    Moving blade (14)    Rotary structure (15)    Space (17)
NOVELTY - The cell has a moderation area (70) which suppresses concentration of electric field. The moderation area is formed into a separator. The surface resistance of the moderation area is higher than the surface resistance of a collector (11). The ionic conductivity of the moderation area is lower than the ionic conductivity of an electrolyte. The porosity of the moderation area is lower than the porosity of the separator.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves the characteristics of capacitance maintenance and a cycle-life characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode structure of a lithium ion secondary cell with a moderation area.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode (1)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Moderation area (70)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (2) is accommodated in a packing structure (1). The positive and negative electrode terminals (5,6) are drawn out from the both sides of the electrode group. A spacer (8) with an opening (8a) is provided between the positive and negative electrode terminals.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the packing structure is prevented. The short circuit between the positive and negative electrode terminals is prevented by providing the spacer between the electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Packing structure (1)    Electrode group (2)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Spacer (8)    Opening (8a)
NOVELTY - A flooding estimation module (74) estimates the flooding state of the fuel cell during the starting operation of the fuel cell. An electric power generation control module (76) controls supply of electric power with respect to the fuel cell when the flooding state of the fuel cell is estimated. A temperature judgment module (72) judges whether the temperature of the fuel cell is reached predetermined value so as to stop the operation of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply of electric power to the fuel cell is controlled effectively when the flooding state of the fuel cell is detected. The temperature of the fuel cell can be maintained at predetermined value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (42)    Temperature judgment module (72)    Flooding estimation module (74)    Electric power generation control module (76)    Storage device (80)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell consists of cathode having active material layer (13) formed into a film using graphite material on a collector (14), and anode, and an electrolyte solution (15). The cathode active material layer has a porosity of 10-60%. The amount of electrolyte solution with respect to the cathode active material layer is 1-35 times the void volume of the cathode active material layer. The porosity is the ratio of helium-substituted cathode active material layer volume (void volume) with respect to cathode active material layer volume.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used as power supply for mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics and battery life characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary cell consists of cathode having active material layer formed into a film using mixture containing graphite material on a metal foil used as collector, and anode, and an electrolyte solution. The cathode active material layer has a porosity of 10-60%. The amount of electrolyte solution with respect to the cathode active material layer is 1-35 times the void volume (cm3) of the cathode active material layer. The porosity is the ratio of helium-substituted cathode active material layer volume (void volume) measured by pycnometer with respect to cathode active material layer volume. The mixing rate of graphite material in the cathode active material layer is 85 mass% or more. The mixing rate of silicon in the cathode active material layer is 70 mass% or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Anode collector (11)    Cathode active material layer (13)    Cathode collector (14)    Electrolyte solution (15)    Separator (16)
NOVELTY - The thermal expansion mechanism (22) is positioned corresponding to the cooling medium flow path formed between metal separators (18,20) of fuel cell stack (10) comprising electric power generation cells (14). The thermal expansion mechanism provided with bag-shaped structure (46) is sealed and expand/contracted. The bag-shaped structure is expanded by the heat storage structure (48) to increase the flow path resistance of cooling medium flow path.    USE - Fuel cell stack of fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm up of several electric power generation cells can be performed uniformly and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for warming-up method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power generation cells (14)    Metal separators (18,20)    Thermal expansion medium (22)    Bag-shaped structure (46)    Heat storage chamber (48)
NOVELTY - An aqueous lithium secondary battery (1) consists of an anode (2), a cathode (3), and aqueous electrolyte solution formed by dissolving lithium salt in water. The anode contains vanadium phosphate compound (I) as anode active material. The cathode contains a substance with which insertion/elimination of lithium occurs by application of electrical potential lower than the electrical potential of vanadium phosphate compound, as cathode active material.    USE - Aqueous lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for electrical vehicle and hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous lithium secondary battery has excellent durability and improved charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous lithium secondary battery consists of an anode, a cathode, and aqueous electrolyte solution formed by dissolving lithium salt in water. The anode contains vanadium phosphate compound as anode active material. The cathode contains a substance with which insertion/elimination of lithium occurs by application of electrical potential lower than the electrical potential of vanadium phosphate compound, as cathode active material. The vanadium phosphate compound is of formula: LiaVb(PO4)cXd (I), where a is 0-4, b is 1-2, c is 1-3, d is 0 or 1 and X is F or OH.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the aqueous lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aqueous lithium secondary battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case (11)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric heater (4) for increasing temperature of fuel processor supplying fuel gas to fuel cell, to preset temperature during system starting or power generation. A temperature sensor (6) detects temperature of the heater. The master breaker (5) is isolated when the electric heater is in operation state after stop of system for protection purpose or output of heater interruption instruction.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for domestic purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The overheating by heater can be prevented reliably and safety and reliability of the power generation system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel treating equipment (2)    System controller (3)    Electric heater (4)    Master breaker (5)    Temperature sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety valve (16) provided in a case (11) to discharge electrolyte solution from the case, when pressure within the case is increased. An exhaust gas cover (17) covers the safety valve in an exterior of the case, and a flame-retardant member (29) i.e. plate-shaped member, covers an area of a part of the exhaust gas cover including an area corresponding to the safety valve. A wiring (30) is provided on the flame retardant member. The terminal of a positive electrode and the terminal of a negative electrode are protruded from an outer surface of the case.    USE - Lithium ion battery for supplying power to an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively discharges the electrolyte solution of a high temperature high voltage from a safety valve, and prevents melting of the coating of the wiring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery.    Case (11)    Safety valve (16)    Exhaust gas cover (17)    Flame-retardant member (29)    Wiring (30)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical measuring device has a Luggin capillary (6) provided at one end side and having a path arranged in the vicinity of an electrode (1) to be measured and in an area to the approximate center of bottom inner surface of a reference pole cell to a measurement electrode cell (3) to eliminate gap between the inner walls of a downward direction from the liquid water line of a liquid junction and the measurement electrode cell.    USE - Electrochemical measuring device used for analyzing corrosion measurement, microanalysis, voltametry, in e.g. secondary battery, fuel cell, plating additive.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable generation of convection when rotating to-be-measured electrode. Ensures precise measurement of electric potential and electric current of electrode used for electrochemical reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of an electrochemical measuring device.    Electrode (1)    Measurement electrode cell (3)    Luggin capillary (6)    Liquid junction (7)    Liquid water line (8)
NOVELTY - The foreign material removal apparatus has motor which rotates an impeller (1) arranged in casing (2). The flow paths (5,7,9,10) connect to the casing and in which the fluid flows out. A filter (11) separates the foreign material (49) mixed in the fluid. The flow path includes a foreign material recovery flow path (6) which is connected to the bottom part of casing. The filter is arranged in the foreign material recovery flow path.    USE - Foreign material removal apparatus for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables foreign material removal apparatus to effectively remove the foreign material in fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of foreign material removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Impeller (1)    Casing (2)    Flow paths (5,7,9,10)    Foreign material recovery flow path (6)    Filter (11)    Foreign material (49)
NOVELTY - A nano ceria type sintered compact is formed by sintering a powder containing metal-cerium oxide (1). The powder with relative density of 95% or more, has average particle diameter of 1x 102 nm to 2x 102 nm and particle size distribution ( sigma ) of 60-10 nm.    USE - Nano ceria type sintered compact is used for gas sensors such as oxygen sensor, carbonic acid gas sensor and nitrogen monoxide sensor, gas-permeable film, and solid electrolyte for fuel cell used as electrical power supply of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nano ceria type sintered compact provides solid electrolyte of fuel cell with high heat resistance and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nano ceria type sintered compact is formed by sintering a powder containing metal-cerium oxide. The powder with relative density of 95% or more, has average particle diameter of 1x 102 nm to 2x 102 nm and particle size distribution ( sigma ) of 60-10 nm. The metal-cerium oxide is of formula: MxCe1-xO2-~d (1), where M is gadolinium, yttrium or samarium, x is 0.1-0.3 and delta is amount of oxygen defects determined from balance of electrical charge of a cation and an anion. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the nano ceria type sintered compact.
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell vehicle (10) expands a power house (92) and an airbag (82b) between tanks and interrupts the inflow path to the power house of hydrogen, when hydrogen concentration (HS1) detected in hydrogen concentration detector (72a) is more than predetermined threshold value concentration (Th1). The bottom airbag (82a) of the power house and an external air suction inlet airbag (82c) are expanded and the inflow path to the power house of hydrogen is interrupted, when the hydrogen concentration (HS2) detected in the detector is more than predetermined threshold value concentration (Th2).    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inflow path to the power house of hydrogen is interrupted based on the detection, the leakage of inflow of fuel gas can be detected reliably and the stagnation of fuel gas can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the function of retention prevention apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell vehicle (10)    Hydrogen concentration detector (72a)    Bottom airbag (82a)    Airbag (82b)    External air suction inlet airbag (82c)    Power house (92)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen concentration detector (72b) detects the concentration of hydrogen lighter than air in the powerhouse (92). A control unit judges whether the concentration of hydrogen is more than a predetermined threshold. When the concentration of hydrogen is more than predetermined threshold, a hood release bag (82d) is expanded to lift a hood (93) so that the hydrogen is released into air.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retention of hydrogen in the powerhouse can be prevented and the driving state of the fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen retention prevention apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (25)    Hydrogen concentration detector (72b)    Hood release bag (82d)    Powerhouse (92)    Hood (93)
NOVELTY - The instrument (1) has arm parts (3, 4) hanging a battery, where the instrument is constructed between a terminal of an anode and a cathode of a rod-shaped handle (2) and the battery. The arm parts are provided with holes (31, 41) which equips the terminal of the anode and the cathode of the handle. An overarm part (82) is supported by the handle. A spring part (7) is positioned in a lower side of a horizontal member (24). A sliding member (74) is attached to a spring guide member (71) through a spring (73).    USE - Instrument for conveying a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The instrument reliably maintains the battery, and conveniently conveys the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery conveyance instrument.    Battery conveyance instrument (1)    Rod-shaped handle (2)    Arm parts (3, 4)    Spring part (7)    Plate-shaped horizontal member (24)    Holes (31, 41)    Spring guide member (71)    Spring (73)    Sliding member (74)    Overarm part (82)
NOVELTY - An apparatus starting unit (11) starts the apparatus by setting the received trigger for starting the apparatus. An initialization unit is returned to the initial state before starting the apparatus while stopping the operation of the apparatus by setting the received signal for stopping the apparatus.    USE - Battery state determination apparatus for lead battery used in motor vehicle (claimed), gasoline engine vehicle and diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery state determination apparatus determines battery state of the apparatus correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the lead battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display unit (2)    Lead battery (10)    Apparatus starting unit (11)    Power supply circuit (12)    Calculation unit (13)
NOVELTY - A catalyst mounting method involves preparing catalyst dispersion liquids (A-C) prepared by mutually different binder component concentration before coating, carrying out first coating process which coats one catalyst dispersion liquid among catalyst dispersion liquids to base material (1) and laminating catalyst on base material, and carrying out second coating process which coats others and one catalyst dispersion liquid among catalyst dispersion liquids to base material and laminating catalyst on base material.    USE - A catalyst mounting method.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of catalyst layer is prevented and reaction efficiency is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst mounting method involves preparing catalyst dispersion liquids (A-C) prepared by mutually different binder component concentration before coating, carrying out first coating process which coats one catalyst dispersion liquid among catalyst dispersion liquids to base material (1) and laminating catalyst on base material, and carrying out second coating process which coats others and one catalyst dispersion liquid among catalyst dispersion liquids to base material and laminating catalyst on base material. One catalyst dispersion liquid is characterized by binder component concentration being higher than other one catalyst dispersion liquid. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of the microreactor;    (2) microreactor; and    (3) base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the catalyst mounting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base material (1)    Catalyst dispersion liquids (A-C)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains a solvent (I) for electrolyte salting-in solution and an electrolyte salt (II). The solvent (I) contains specific fluorine-containing ester solvent (A), and a fluorine-containing solvent (B) other than solvent (A).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, and for electrical double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides battery having favorable charging and discharging cycle characteristics, safety and ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains a solvent (I) for electrolyte salting-in solution and an electrolyte salt (II). The solvent (I) contains fluorine-containing ester solvent (A), and a fluorine-containing solvent (B) other than solvent (A). The solvent (A) is of formula: R1CFXCOOR2.    R1=H, fluorine atom or 1-3C alkyl optionally substituted by H or fluorine;    X=H or fluorine atom;and    R2=1-4C alkyl.    When X is H, R1 is fluorine or perfluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide (1). The complex oxide has a single phase crystal structure which has a layered structure of a hexagonal system. In x-ray-diffraction measurement by copper-potassium ( alpha ) ray at the time of charging of a battery, a diffraction peak appears in 2( theta ) of 12-14 degrees in a phase of the crystal structure and a diffraction peak appears in 2( theta ) of 17-19 degrees in two phase with the complex oxide phase which has a layered structure.    USE - Anode active material is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material is excellent in heat stability. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high safety and charge-and-discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2 (1), where x is 0.1-0.21, y is 0.01-0.08 and z is 0.03-0.14. The complex oxide has a single phase crystal structure which has a layered structure of a hexagonal system. In x-ray-diffraction measurement by copper-potassium ( alpha ) ray at the time of charging of a battery, a diffraction peak appears in 2( theta ) of 12-14 degrees in a phase of the crystal structure and a diffraction peak appears in 2( theta ) of 17-19 degrees in two phase with the complex oxide phase which has a layered structure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode active material, which involves stirring aqueous solution of nickel salt and cobalt salt, aqueous solution of titanyl sulfate, and aqueous alkali solution to obtain nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide, and mixing nickel cobalt titanium compound hydroxide and lithium compound.
NOVELTY - The module (60) has sub-modules (40) accommodated in exterior case. The sub-module includes a battery pack formed by assembling cells, battery pack holder and battery pack cover. A honeycomb structure is arranged in lower case (45) of exterior case.    USE - Battery module for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell which is heated during charging/discharging operation can be cooled efficiently by supplying air through the cavity of honeycomb structure which can withstand high loads thus strength of module can be improved while improving cooling capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module.    Sub-module (40)    Lower case (45)    Upper case (47)    Horizontal case (51)    Battery module (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cross-sectional right angled triangle form whose hollow is formed in a substantially-central part of a film. A cube-shaped holding part (2) is formed in the hollow, and an electrode group is accommodated in the holding part. A positive electrode terminal (3a) and a negative electrode terminal (4b) are led-out from arbitrary sides of the holding part. The terminals are joined with adjacent lamination cells by a junction part (7), and where the lamination cells are connected in series.    USE - Enclosed secondary battery for a battery module (claimed) that is utilized for a power supply of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can acquire the series parallel connection, and is easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an enclosed secondary battery.    Cube-shaped holding part (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3a)    Negative electrode terminal (4b)    Junction part (7)    Battery module (20)
NOVELTY - A mercury removal apparatus has a copper-type absorber which absorbs mercury having copper as main constituent, and impregnated charcoal which supports a component having catalytic action or chemical reactivity, and removes mercury by adsorbing the salt generated by a chemical reaction with mercury.    USE - Apparatus is used for removing mercury from source gas and fuel gas of power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The mercury removal apparatus has excellent workability.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises gas-evolution agent which is included in surface or inside of positive electrode active material layer (120), electrolyte layer (110) and/or negative electrode active material layer (130). The gas is emitted from gas-evolution agent when 60-300 degrees C temperature of secondary battery is reached.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance increases at the time of abnormality generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the cell layer clamped by pair of collector.    Cell layer (10)    Electrolyte layer (110)    Positive electrode active material layer (120)    Negative electrode active material layer (130)    Collector (140)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (13) made of fluorine resin, has an ejector frame portion protruding out from surface of an electrode power generation portion (EA). The electrolyte film has gas diffusion electrode layers (14,15) arranged on both surfaces. A gas introducing portion (INh) and a gas lead out portion (OUTh) are formed in the ejector frame portion.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell is simplified and strength of electrolyte film is improved. Reactive gas liberated during electric power generation can be lead out easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows disassembled view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (13)    Electrode (14,15)    Electric power generation portion (EA)    Gas introducing portion (INh)    Gas lead out portion (OUTh)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon-type fuel (1) modified with hydrogen rich reformed gas (8) is contacted with copper-type carbon monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst (17), in presence of oxygen, such that carbon dioxide in the reformed gas is selectively oxidized and removed. The catalyst contains copper oxide supported with cerium oxide.    USE - Carbon monoxide selective-oxidation method.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide is selectively oxidized by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for carbon monoxide selective-oxidation reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel treating equipment provided with carbon monoxide selective-oxidation reactor.    Hydrocarbon-type fuel (1)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (7)    Anode (7a)    Reformed gas (8)    Carbon monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst (17)
NOVELTY - A boron-doped carbon nanotube is obtained by doping boron to the carbon nanotube. The doping process does not produce defects in the carbon nanotube.    USE - Boron-doped carbon nanotube is used for nanowires, electron emission device, fuel cell, transparent electrode, conductive film, conductive plastics and conductive fiber.    ADVANTAGE - The boron-doped carbon nanotube has high electroconductivity, and is manufactured by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the boron-doped carbon nanotube.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves measuring thicknesses of the catalytic layer and the gas diffusion layer. The thickness of the gasket portion (8A) is determined according to the thicknesses of the catalytic layer and the gas diffusion layer (6A). A gasket portion of predetermined thickness is molded around a portion of the catalytic layer and the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Manufacturing method for membrane electrode assembly used in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the power generating efficiency of the fuel cell can be suppressed by restraining the deterioration of the gas diffusing performance and drainage performance of the gas diffusion layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2)    Gas diffusion layer (6A)    Gasket portion (8A)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a pulse generator (301) arranged in a primary circuit and producing pulses within megahertz range, where the pulses are penetrated into the primary circuit. The pulses are reached into a high voltage circuit by an ignition coil. The pulses are reached from the high voltage circuit to a central electrode of an ignition plug. The pulses do not produce additional load in the electric circuit.    USE - Pulse sensor for battery activation in an electrical system i.e. ignition system, of a petrol engine in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the sensor increases output voltage of the ignition coil, and increases efficiency of the ignition plugs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a pulse generator.    Pulse generator (301)    Oscillator (302)    Transistors (303)    Negative terminal (304)    Positive terminal (306)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a reformer (3) for generating combustion gas containing hydrogen gas, from a fuel and an oxidizer, which contain hydrogen and oxygen, respectively, below a reformation starting temperature in a combustion operating condition for combustion of the fuel with the oxidizer. The reformer is operated above the temperature in the reformer operating condition for generation of fuel/combustion gas. A fuel cell is deactivated for generating electric current. The oxidizer is preheated by exhaust gas from a burner (13).    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell system (claimed) in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates starting of the fuel cell system in rapid manner with reduced pollutant emissions and fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a fuel cell system .    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Reformer (3)    Cathode side (4)    Anode side (5)    Burner (13)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (F) has a storage device for storing an electrical energy, where the vehicle is provided with a supporting structure (ST). The storage device contains multiple capacitive layers (CL), where a capacitive layer is a component of the supporting structure.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has a storage device for storing an electrical energy, where the vehicle is provided with a supporting structure, thus ensures an efficient storage of electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front part of a motor vehicle.    Capacitive layer (CL)    Control unit (CU)    Vehicle (F)    Motor ceiling element (MDE)    Supporting structure (ST)
NOVELTY - The device has a storage battery temperature preserving jacket to control temperature in a set range. The temperature preserving jacket is formed by setting an electric heating layer (2) that is automatically controlling temperature on a surface layer of a storage battery (1) and setting a temperature preserving layer (3) that is formed outside the electric heating layer. The electric heating layer uses an electric power source signal at an electrode end (9) of the storage battery as a working electric source. An inner wall of the temperature preserving layer is placed with a grid board.    USE - Storage battery temperature preserving and capacity expanding device for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves the capacity of the storage battery in winters, extends service life and effectively reduces the utilization cost of electric motor car that uses the storage battery as energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a storage battery temperature preserving and capacity expanding device.    Storage battery (1)    Electric heating layer (2)    Temperature preserving layer (3)    Air inlet door (5)    Electrode end (9)
NOVELTY - A voltage-stabilizing device for fuel battery comprises a fuel battery for supplying power source for load terminal, a step-up circuit for lifting the output voltage of fuel battery between fuel battery and load terminal; and a step-down circuit for decreasing output voltage of fuel battery between fuel battery and load terminal; where the step-up circuit further comprises a switch way for selecting the opening state of step-up circuit and one state of closing state.    USE - The voltage-stabilizing device is useful for fuel battery (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the voltage-stabilizing device.
NOVELTY - Preparing hydrogen for fuel cell comprises according to the proportion by weight of 100:0.1-25, mixing hydroboron and absorbent material completely to prepare hydrogen storage material; injecting water into the hydrogen storage material for hydrolysis reaction of hydroboron with water to generate hydrogen; absorbing water and solution of hydrolyzed hydroboron via the absorbent material to form gelatinous material.    USE - The method is useful for preparing hydrogen for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method controls releasing speed of hydrogen and the prepared hydrogen has higher purity that it does not need any further filtering.
NOVELTY - Nano gold supported manganese oxide-cerium oxide catalyst comprises nano-gold particles supported on the surface of carrier including manganese oxide and cerium oxide. Ammonia liquor is used as alkali solution in the formation of catalyst.    USE - Nano gold supported manganese oxide-cerium oxide catalyst used for removing carbon monoxide in hydrogen enriched gas (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Nano gold supported manganese oxide-cerium oxide catalyst effectively removes carbon monoxide from gas containing hydrogen, helium, carbon monoxide and oxygen by selective oxidation. Therefore, poisoning of fuel-cell electrode by carbon monoxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of nano gold supported manganese oxide-cerium oxide catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an air compressor (72) adjusts the flow rate of reaction gas supplied to fuel cell (40). A control device (80) controls the output current of fuel cell by controlling the compressor and modifies the operation point of fuel cell. The control device sets a limit to one of current change amount and voltage change amount per unit time, when modifying the operation point of fuel cell in low-efficiency generation region having a large power loss as compared to a normal generation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and vehicles such as ship, airplane, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The output accuracy of fuel cell can be made securable, by performing a rate processing to an electric current or voltage in the case of change of operating point in the area of low efficient electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (40)    Battery (60)    Air compressor (72)    Control device (80)
NOVELTY - A feeder is provided in a supply path to pump the oxidation gas to fuel cell. A bypass valve connects supply path and exhaust passage. A pressure adjusting valve adjusts the split flow of oxidation gas to the bypass valve and fuel cell. A control apparatus controls feeder and pressure adjusting valve. The control apparatus stops the control of output current of fuel cell by controlling the pressure adjusting valve and switches to control of output current of fuel cell by controlling the feeder during abnormality in pressure adjusting valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The output current of fuel cell can be controlled, even if error occurs in the control of splitting a flow of oxidation gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing chart illustrating the switching method when abnormality of pressure adjusting valve occurs in the valve opening state. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains electrolyte and non-aqueous solvent containing carbonate having halogen, mono-fluorophosphoric acid salt and/or difluorophosphate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for including but not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable facsimile, portable copier, portable printer, mini disk, calculator, radio, game machine device, camera, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides battery having high energy density, excellent storage characteristics, cycle characteristics, high capacitance, continuous charging property and reduced gas evolution during continuous charging.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator has a modifier (1), a water evaporator (1a) to generate water vapor supplied to the modifier, a water path (a) into which the modified water supplied to the water evaporator flows, a pump (6), a water path (b) which branches from the water path (a) of downstream of the pump, or water path (a) by which the pump is arranged, a water tank (2,4) which is the outflow destination of water which flows through the water path (b), a rate controller (8) provided on the water path (b) and a controller which controls the rate controller.    USE - Hydrogen generator is used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus generates hydrogen efficiently, without deterioration of the modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator has a modifier to generate hydrogen-containing gas by modification reaction using a raw material and water vapor, a water evaporator to generate water vapor supplied to the modifier, a water path (a) into which the modified water supplied to the water evaporator flows, a pump to supply modified water to the water evaporator, a water path (b) which branches from the water path (a) of downstream of the pump, or water path (a) by which the pump is arranged, a water tank which is the outflow destination of water which flows through the water path (b), a rate controller provided on the water path (b) and a controller which controls the rate controller such that water flows into the water path (b) on moving the pump. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of hydrogen generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (1)    Water evaporator (1a)    Water tanks (2,4)    Pump (6)    Rate controller (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has polymer electrolyte membrane (1) and a pair of reinforcing sheets (10) are arranged along the periphery on either side of electrolyte membrane. A pair of reinforcing sheets (11) is arranged on the reinforcing sheets, along the periphery of electrolyte membrane, such that the inner periphery of lower reinforcing sheet does not conforms to inner periphery of upper reinforcing sheet.    USE - Membranes reinforcement assembly for polyelectrolyte fuel cell used for main power supply and auxiliary power supply for motor vehicle and distribution type electric power generation system for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The outer edge of polymer electrolyte cell is covered by the reinforcement sheets. So the damage to edge portion can be suppressed and the durability of the assembly can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane-catalyst layer assembly;    (2) membrane-electrode assembly; and    (3) manufacturing method of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of membrane reinforcement assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Reinforcing sheets (10,11)    Membranes reinforcement assembly (20)    Main surface (F10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) system comprises a communication passage (30) where the gas discharge passage (12) communicates with the gas supply passage; switching mechanism for switching the communication passage between a closed state and an opened state; interrupting device for causing a gas flow from gas discharge passage to gas supply passage; and controller (50) which normally maintains the communication passage in the closed state, and opens the communication passage when a predetermined condition related to the operation state of the fuel cell has been satisfied.    USE - A fuel cell system for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids reduction of the durability of electrolyte membrane of each fuel cell by having a properly hydrated anode, thus enhancing power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Gas discharge passage (12)    Communication passage (30)    Circulation pump (32)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack (10) consisting of fuel cells (40) stacked on top of each other. Each fuel cell has a gas passage portion through which a reaction gas flows, and an outlet manifold where the reaction gas is discharged. A scavenging mechanism is provided for circulating a scavenging gas from gas passage portion to outlet manifold (62) when power generation of fuel cell stack is stopped. The scavenging mechanism limits an area via which the scavenging gas is discharged from gas passage portion (44, 46).    USE - A fuel cell system used for electrical power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes scavenging gas to remove frozen water clogging up the passages in fuel cell stack during shut down i.e. avoiding difficulty in the next start-up, thus improving efficiency for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas flows during the scavenging process of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (40)    Gas passage portion (44, 46)    Inlet manifold (60)    Outlet manifold (62)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte and non-aqueous solvent dissolving the electrolyte, and contains phosphorus-containing compound (0.001-1 volume%) (1).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for non-aqueous electrolyte solution battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides battery having high capacity which generates only small amount of gas, excellent storage characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises electrolyte and non-aqueous solvent dissolving the electrolyte, and contains phosphorus-containing compound (0.001-1 volume%) of formula: R2-O-P(=O)(-O-R1)-(C(-H))n(-H)-C(=O)-O-R3 (1).    R1-R3=1-20C alkyl optionally substituted by halogen atom;and    n=0-6.
NOVELTY - The inner-layer and outer-layer magnetic poles respectively supply magnetic fields of stator (4) and outer rotor (6). The shafts of inner rotor (5) and outer rotor respectively function as output shaft and input shaft (1) of motor assemblies. A predetermined servo driver (7) associated with motors performs servo control to coupling torque between inner and outer rotors according to running conditions of vehicle. The other servo driver (8) performs servo control to coupling torque between stator and inner rotor according to running conditions of vehicle.    USE - Servo control system of nested motor assembly in hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The independent regulation to the operating point of the engine is realized by the servo control system of the nested motor assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the servo control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Input shaft (1)    Stator (4)    Inner rotor (5)    Outer rotor (6)    Servo drivers (7,8)
NOVELTY - Preparation of particulate electrocatalyst composition comprises providing a precursor medium comprising a first metal precursor, a liquid vehicle, and/or a substrate precursor; atomizing precursor medium into precursor droplets; heating precursor droplets at less than or equal to 700 degrees C to form composite particles comprising first metal partly in an oxide form dispersed on substrate particles; and heating composite particles at less than or equal to 250 degrees C with a reducing atmosphere to partly convert metal oxides to metal.    USE - Method of preparing particulate electrocatalyst composition (claimed) for electrocatalytic devices. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, high temperature fuel cells, alkaline and phosphoric acid fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, electrolyzers, and batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method comprises low temperature treatment in a reducing atmosphere which avoids the addition of reducing agent. The electrocatalyst composition has enhanced surface area (e.g. greater than or equal to 80 m2/g of platinum and ruthenium) and specific activity (e.g. greater than or equal to 70 mA/mg of platinum and ruthenium), thus increasing catalytic efficiency. The electrocatalyst composition reduces the manufacturing cost of membrane electrode assembly (MEA), improves performance of MEA such as operating at lower humidification levels of the reactant gases, and increases durability of the MEA and fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrocatalyst composition comprising carbon substrate particles and nanoparticles comprising a platinum and ruthenium binary alloy disposed on surface of substrate particles.
NOVELTY - An acrylonitrile-containing polymer is gel-extruded, to form a polymer fiber precursor. The polymer fiber precursor is drawn, to form a drawn polymer fiber. The drawn polymer fiber is stabilized, to form a carbon fiber.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fiber used for forming carbon film (claimed) for material reinforcement e.g. tire cord and cement, aircraft portion, component panel for high-performance vehicle e.g. formula one race car and motor cycle, and sporting equipment e.g. bike, golf club, tennis racket and skis, and for electronic device, fuel cell and electrochemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber having high strength, modulus, electroconductivity, thermal conductivity and optical transparency, is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A substrate (1) comprises ceramic material as main component and has flexibility.    USE - Substrate for thermoelectric conversion module (claimed) used as electric power generating apparatus used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has improved freedom degree of shape. The thermoelectric conversion module has improved strength, thermo-element density and high modular reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate comprises ceramic material as main component and has flexibility. The ceramic material is woven fabric or non-woven fabric of ceramic fiber. The ceramic material contains ceramic powder and organic binder. The ceramic material further contains binder chosen from silicon oxide, calcium oxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, zirconium oxide, cerium oxide, mullite and cordierite. The thermo-element in the thermoelectric conversion module (2) is p-type thermo-element (3) or n-type thermo-element (4). The thermo-element is a compound chosen from alloy containing metal complex oxide, silicide, skutterudite, clathrate compound, boron and tellurium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view the thermoelectric conversion module.    Substrate (1)    Thermoelectric conversion module (2)    P-type thermo-element (3)    N-type thermo-element (4)    Electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The excess pressure open valve (1) has a free openable/closable slit (11) which extends in a surface side of a rubber elastic board (10) made of silicone rubber. The slit releases the excess pressure to an external field by applying the stress with pressure to a back surface side of the rubber elastic board, when the internal pressure of the container exceeds a predetermined level. The slit penetrates both the surface side and the back surface side of the rubber elastic board.    USE - Excess pressure open valve of excess pressure open valve unit (claimed) for fuel cell, external connector connected with container and gas and air piping (both claimed) . Can also be used in e.g. secondary battery such as nickel cadmium battery, lithium ion battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lead storage battery used for small size mobile telephone, laptop personal computer, portable radio, portable television (TV), power supply of motor vehicle and portable light, reaction container, container for foaming drinks like beer and carbonated beverages and preservation container.    ADVANTAGE - The excess pressure can be released to the external field safely and reliably even under a relatively low excessive pressure. The size of the open valve is reduced and can be mass-produced uniformly at low cost. The productivity and the efficiency of the open valve are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for excess pressure open valve unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and side sectional views of the excess pressure open valve unit using the excess pressure open valve.    Excess pressure open valve (1)    Rubber elastic board (10)    Slit (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell (11) e.g. polymer electrode fuel cell, generating an electric energy. The cell has an anode flow field with an anode inlet line (12) conducting an oxidant flow and an anode outlet line (15) discharging an anode exhaust gas flow. A cathode flow field has a cathode inlet line (22) conducting a fuel gas flow and a cathode outlet line (25) discharging an exhaust gas flow. Pressure sensors (33a, 33d) are arranged in the lines to detect line interior pressures. An evaluation unit (35) links sensor signals with each other to determine operating state-related variables.    USE - Device for determining an operating state-related variable in a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure sensors are arranged in the lines to detect the line interior pressures, thus completely detecting pressure rates at the fuel cell in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a device for determining an operating state-related variable in a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Anode inlet line (12)    Anode outlet line (15)    Cathode inlet line (22)    Cathode outlet line (25)    Pressure sensors (33a, 33d)    Evaluation unit (35)
NOVELTY - Medium to long-chained hydrocarbons production involves converting a gaseous alkane into a medium to long-chained hydrocarbons (synthesis product) via a single or multi-step reaction, while releasing molecular hydrogen. The released hydrogen is used for producing energy.    USE - Method for producing medium to long-chained hydrocarbons, particularly alkanes used in solutions, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions, catalysts, or compound as medicines, phytotherapeutic and fungicides (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The medium to long-chained hydrocarbons are produced in an economical way, and has lesser evaporability and toxicity than the other conventional fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing medium to long-chained hydrocarbons, particularly alkanes from gaseous alkanes or alkane hydrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plant unit for producing medium to long-chained hydrocarbons.    Combination device (50)    Gas synthesis reactor (51)    Reactor (52)    Fuel cell (53)    Electric current (I)
NOVELTY - A rechargeable battery (100) comprises an electrode assembly (110) comprising a cathode (112), an anode (113), and a separator (114) between the cathode and the anode; a case (120) comprising a bottom boss at its bottom part; a cap assembly (140) electrically connected to the electrode assembly; and a current collecting plate (138) between the electrode assembly and the case, and comprising an opening into which the bottom boss is inserted.    USE - A rechargeable battery used in small portable electronic apparatuses, e.g. mobile phones, laptop computers, or camcorders; or used as a power source for driving a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case and the anode collecting plate are capable of stably and immovably fixing the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional oblique view of the rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Cathode (112)    Anode (113)    Separator (114)    Case (120)    Current collecting plate (138)    Cap assembly (140)
NOVELTY - A direct oxidation fuel cell comprises a unit cell(s) (1) including a membrane-electrode assembly (13) comprising an electrolyte membrane (10) between an anode (11) and a cathode (12), where the anode and the cathode include catalyst layers (16, 18) and diffusion layers (17, 19); an anode-side separator (14) with a fuel flow channel (20) for supplying a fuel to the anode; and a cathode-side separator (15) with an oxidant flow channel for supplying an oxidant to the cathode. The catalyst layer includes high-porosity regions and low-porosity regions.    USE - A direct oxidation fuel cell used as a power source, e.g. for portable small-sized electronics including cellular phones, notebook personal computers, and digital still cameras; electric scooters; or automobile power sources.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is excellent in power generating characteristics and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the unit cell.    Unit cell (1)    Electrolyte membrane (10)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Membrane-electrode assembly (13)    Anode-side separator (14)    Cathode-side separator (15)    Catalyst layers (16, 18)    Diffusion layers (17, 19)    Fuel flow channel (20)
NOVELTY - The operating method involves providing power to a motor (30) through switches (33) operating at a first switching frequency. The pulse ratio of the motor is calculated based on the first switching frequency. The switches are operated at a second switching frequency if the calculated pulse ratio is less than a first pulse ratio value and greater than a second pulse ratio value.    USE - Operating method for electric motor within automobile, e.g. hybrid automobile, electric automobile, fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents beat frequency oscillations due to Non-triple Odd Harmonics in the pulse ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an inverter within the automobile.    Battery (22)    Power inverter assembly (24)    Motor (30)    Switches (33)
NOVELTY - The precipitator (5) has a conductive electrode (20) located in a housing unit (10). Another conductive electrode (30) is located in the housing unit at a distance from the electrode (30). The electrodes have poles of an electrostatic field. A carbon nanotube is formed on the electrode (30), where the nanotube has a shape sufficient to ionize gas in the housing unit. An electrostatic field source applies the electrostatic field between the electrodes. A metal layer is positioned over the carbon nanotube.    USE - Electrostatic airborne particulate precipitator for filtering air particulate contaminants, in a microelectromechanical system, a fuel cell, and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube of the precipitator remains stable in chemically active environment, thus maintaining very low electrostatic particle precipitator voltage for use in small scale environment including microelectromechanical systems application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a particulate air filtration system.    Electrostatic precipitator (5)    Housing unit (10)    Conductive electrodes (20, 30)
NOVELTY - A porous-self-supporting graphite sheet is partially-impregnated (1) with binder (A) comprising liquid resin (A), to form a partially-impregnated graphite sheet. In the formed partially-impregnated graphite sheet, at least one surface is mechanically deformed (2) to form an intermediate fluid flow field plate. The formed intermediate fluid flow field plate is impregnated (3) with binder (B) comprising liquid resin (B), to form an impregnated fluid flow field plate. Then, the liquid resin (B) is cured (4), to form a fluid impermeable fluid flow field plate.    USE - Manufacture of fluid flow field plate is used for electrochemical device such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid flow field plate is manufactured efficiently and economically, and has high aspect ratio, strength, temperature resistance and chemical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating manufacturing method of fluid flow field plate.    Partially impregnating (1)    Mechanically-deforming (2)    Impregnating with resin-B (3)    Curing (4)
NOVELTY - Rechargeable lithium-ion cell comprises: a positive electrode having a recharged potential; a negative electrode; a charge-carrying electrolyte comprising a charge carrying medium and a lithium salt; and a cyclable redox chemical shuttle comprising a fluorine-containing or chlorine-containing triphenylamine compound or a triphenylamine compound with a molecular weight greater than 500, where the chemical shuttle is dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte and has an oxidation potential above the recharged potential of the positive electrode.    USE - The rechargeable lithium-ion cells useful in portable computers, tablet displays, personal digital assistants, mobile telephones, motorized devices (e.g. personal or household appliances and vehicles), instruments, illumination devices (e.g. flashlights) and heating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical shuttle is dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte and has an oxidation potential above the recharged potential of the positive electrode (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for manufacturing a rechargeable lithium ion sealed cell comprising assembling in any order and enclosing the cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel processor (100) includes a cooling unit which has a coolant channel (193) that allows heat exchange between a coolant and a carbon monoxide shift reactor (151) while the coolant passes through the coolant channel. A cooling gas channel (192) allows heat exchange between a cooling gas and the reactor while the cooling gas passes through the cooling gas channel.    USE - Fuel processor for fuel system (claimed) used with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates active control of the temperature of carbon monoxide shift reactor, thus maintaining stable carbon monoxide removal process and shortening fuel processing time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel processor operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel processor (100)    Carbon monoxide shift reactor (151)    Cooling gas channel (192)    Coolant channel (193)    Heat exchange duct (194)
NOVELTY - A silicon hose (10) comprises an inner surface extruded layer (11) winded densely with a wire (12) around all the peripheries. An outer cloth winded layer (13) is formed by winding cloth on the wire.    USE - Silicon hose for vehicle e.g. diesel automobile, commercial vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces raw material cost, volume and weight while keeping an equal performance by using an inner surface extruded layer winded densely with a wire around all the peripheries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the silicon hose including the wire of the steel use stainless (SUS) material.    Silicon hose (10)    Inner surface extruded layer (11)    Wire (12)    Outer cloth winded layer (13)
NOVELTY - The fixing structure (A) includes mounting sections (300) provided with hinge grooves (301) that correspond to first hinges (201). Fixing sections (110) are formed with sliding grooves (111) in which rotating pieces (200) are slidably received.    USE - Fixing structure for battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost and improves workability by reducing the number of parts through structure modification. Facilitates fixing and transport works for battery by installing handle at the lateral side of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fixing structure.    Fixing sections (110)    Sliding grooves (111)    Rotating pieces (200)    First hinges (201)    Mounting sections (300)    Hinge grooves (301)    Fixing structure (A)
NOVELTY - The automotive battery has predetermined cells (110) filled with electrolytic solution that is arranged inside cell case (100). Electrode plates are set on each cells. An outer case is where cell case with electrode plates is inserted. A space portion is formed on the inner and outer portions of the cell case. A cooling tissue (400) is set on space portion. A cover (500) has a negative electrode terminal (510) and a positive electrode terminal (520) that are coupled to top of outer case.    USE - Automotive battery for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Extends durable life span of automotive battery by cover having positive and negative electrode terminals which is coupled to top of outer case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the automotive battery.    Cell case (100)    Cells (110)    Cooling tissue (400)    Cover (500)    Negative electrode terminal (510)    Positive electrode terminal (520)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrode assembly (130) of an anode/separator/cathode structure mounted on a battery case (140) of a laminated sheet. The laminated sheet is equipped with a resin layer that is coated on both sides of an aluminum barrier layer. An insulating lattice-like prothesis member (150) is installed between a sealing part of a battery case and the electrode assembly in a receiving part of the battery case. The prothesis member is equipped with a polymer resin or polymer composite. The end part of the prothesis member is thermally fused by the formation of a ceiling.    USE - Battery cell for an electromobile, hybrid electric vehicle, electric bicycle and an electricity motorcycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell protects the pouch shape of the battery case from the external force, and improves the safety of the battery by preventing the impaired portion of the battery case from coming into contact with the electrode assembly by thermal bonding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high power high-capacity medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery cell.    Electrode assembly (130)    Electrode leads (132)    Battery case (140)    Lattice-like prothesis member (150)
NOVELTY - A battery mounting structure has moving support unit (20) made to connect in hinge at the top section of sliding unit (16) arranged at opposite side of fixed support unit (13). The fixed support unit is hinged to the side lower end of a tray (10).    USE - Mounting structure of battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a structure that is inexpensive and can mount battery reliably while minimizing the available space in engine room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery mounting structure.    Tray (10)    Fixed support unit (13)    Sliding unit (16)    Support groove (17)    Moving support unit (20)
NOVELTY - A cathode material comprises an amorphous carbon-based compound and a scale-like crystalline carbon-based compound. The crystalline carbon-based compound is graphite group crystalline carbon of artificial graphite and/or natural graphite.    USE - Cathode material is used in cathode mixture which is used in electrochemical cells, such as non-aqueous electrolyte lithium secondary batteries (all claimed), used as power source of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material improves safety, power density, and energy density of electrochemical cells.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active layer that comprises a catalyst material infiltrated in an electrically conductive porous polymer structure. The electrically conductive porous polymer structure is made of polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyacetylene or polyacene. The catalyst material is made of platinum and ruthenium, palladium, gold, silver, iridium, rhodium or osmium.    USE - Electrode for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has an active layer that comprises a catalyst material infiltrated in an electrically conductive porous polymer structure, and hence enables the movement of the electricity generated at the electrode layer to the outside, and also minimizes the loss of the catalyst material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode for a fuel cell    (2) a method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode has an electrode substrate having a support layer, a micropore layer containing catalyst fiber-type carbon formed on the support layer, and a catalyst layer formed on electrode substrate. The catalyst fiber-type carbon has a graphite sheet. The catalyst is nickel-alumina or nickel-copper-alumina. The hydrocarbon is methane. The support layer is formed on carbon paper, carbon cloth, carbon felt or metal cloth.    USE - Fuel cell electrode is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode has excellent mechanical strength and electrical conductivity.
NOVELTY - The portable terminal power supply has a temperature sensor (108), which senses the ambient temperature. A power control device (102) detects the ambient temperature based on temperature sensing data from the temperature sensor, and measures voltage from a battery of the vehicle. The power control device supplies the voltage to the mobile terminal or shuts off the voltage according to the ambient temperature and the voltage level. A speaker or alarm lamp (112) notifies a user of the abnormal temperature and the discharge of the battery.    USE - Portable terminal power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Protects a mobile terminal in a vehicle by incorporating a power control device, which detects the ambient temperature based on temperature sensing data from the temperature sensor, and measures voltage from a battery of the vehicle, supplying voltage to the mobile terminal or shutting off the voltage according to the ambient temperature and the voltage level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the portable terminal power supply for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power control device (102)    Power switch (104)    Computer main board (106)    Temperature sensor (108)    Cooling fan (110)    Speaker or alarm lamp (112)
NOVELTY - The system has a vapor phase coolant conveying channel conveying vapor phase coolant from a wick (110) to a vapor phase coolant outlet. A condenser (200) condenses the vapor phase coolant evaporated through heat exchange with a fuel cell in an evaporator (100). A coolant compensation chamber (300) includes two regions and determines driving temperature of the system, where one of the regions is disposed inside the wick that is provided for generating capillary force. A coolant conveying line (400) conveys the vaporized coolant to the condenser and the cooled liquid coolant to the evaporator.    USE - Capillary force-driven heat circulation system for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the circulation of the coolant through the capillary force so that the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is cooled, thus improving the cooling efficiency and avoiding energy consumption. The system provides the uniform driving temperature, so that stabilized performance of the fuel cell is achieved. The circulation of the coolant uses the capillary force, so that separate power is not exhausted in the coolant in the circulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a capillary force-driven heat circulation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Evaporator (100)    Wick (110)    Condenser (200)    Coolant compensation chamber (300)    Coolant conveying line (400)    Coolant transfer pipe (400')
NOVELTY - The holder (100) has a lower holder (14) and an upper holder (12). A bottom plate (18) has a location determining and supporting groove formed to insert a lower part of a battery cell (10) into the groove. Side plates (20) are formed with the bottom plate. Coupling ends (24) are bent from end parts of the side plates. The upper holder is settled on an upper surface of the cell. Coupling ends (26) are integrally formed with two ends of the upper holder to couple the coupling ends (24, 26). The side plate and the bottom plate are folded at border to form a concave bent portion (22).    USE - Holder for supporting battery cell of a hybrid automatic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation property of the holder is improved by manufacturing the holder with resin material. The holder improves the assembly performance and reduces cost by forming the concave bend portion. The holder is curve-cutted to prevent the interference between the inner surface of the holder and the edge portion of the battery cell, thus preventing damage of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a holder.    Battery cell (10)    Upper holder (12)    Lower holder (14)    Bottom plate (18)    Side plates (20)    Concave bend portion (22)    Coupling ends (24, 26)    Holder (100)
NOVELTY - The bonding system has system controller (500) linked to pressurization degree and current controlling section (200), optical temperature detector (300) and shielding gas injection unit (400) to control them. The pressurization degree and current controlling section regulates actuator (130) to adjust pressure in bonding punches (121) and current. The optical temperature detector is supported on main body to detect temperature of bonding section (100) in an optical manner. The shielding gas injection unit supplies shielding gas into fixed die (111) and elevating die (112)through pipeline (410).    USE - Bonding system for bonding bipolar plate for fuel cell using diffusion bonding process.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent airtight bonding characteristics, thereby preventing contamination of a membrane electrode assembly caused by leakage of cooling water and a fire accident caused by leakage of hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fixed die is arranged to be fixed to the main body, while the elevating die is elevated by the actuator. The fixed die and elevating die are formed with a container shape opposite each other. A bonding section (110) includes the bonding punches which are fixed to protrude out from the inner part of the fixed die and elevating die.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the bonding system for bonding bipolar plate for fuel cell using diffusion bonding process.    Bonding section (100)    Bonding section (110)    Fixed die (111)    Elevating die (112)    Bonding punches (121)    Actuator (130)    Pressurization degree and current controlling section (200)    Optical temperature detector (300)    Shielding gas injection unit (400)    Pipeline (410)    System controller (500)
NOVELTY - Material preparation involves dissolving a phenol resin, an unsaturated polyester resin or epoxy resin as a thermosetting resin, which acts as a binder. An amine-based or acid anhydride-based curing agent and a curing accelerator such as triphenylphosphine or silane in methanol, ethanol or acetone as an organic solvent are also dissolved to obtain a solution. A graphite powder is dispersed in the obtained solution and is dried at 40-80 degrees C in vacuum for 0.5-8 hours and is pulverized.    USE - Method for preparing material for fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The material preparation method improves electrical conductivity and also enhances the uniformity of physical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 0.1-10 wt.% of carbon black is mixed with the organic solvent before the graphite powder is added to allow the thermosetting resin to act as a dispersant. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell separator, which is prepared by using the material; and    (2) a fuel cell, which contains a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation showing comparison between fuel cell separators.
NOVELTY - The bus-bar (17-20) has a metal thin plate that is folded up and laminated, where the laminated part is a metal layer and the folded part functions as an electro conductive connection part. The folded part through which electric current flows into the laminated part and the connection part is formed by partial welding. The folded part partially connects the laminated part with moderate flexibility. The connection part is provided further, in order to maintain the folded up thin plate from spreading reliably.    USE - Bus-bar for a semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. FET, junction gate field-effect transistor (JFET), MOSFET, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) and diode, with a switching element in a motor drive e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bus-bar ensures high reliability and enables transmission of high electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (10)    Back surface electrode (14)    Upper surface electrode (16)    Bus-bar (17-20)    Metal wiring (23)    Bonding wire (24)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode composition comprises kneaded material which has carbon oil with absorption amount of not less than 9.6 mL with respect to active raw material, metal oxide and 1 mol of active raw material.    USE - Positive electrode composition for secondary batteries (claimed) of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Has high energy density and can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of positive electrode composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between volume density and utilization factor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module (20) includes a case whose inner wall surface is shaped with a corrugated profile consisting of alternating convex and concave sections (22,23). The tubular fuel cells (7) inside the case are accommodated in the surfaces of the concave sections.    USE - Fuel cell module for electric power generation in domestic applications and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seating arrangement for the tubular fuel-cells inside the case promotes the uniform distribution of reactive gas, and improves the efficiency of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross sectional view of the fuel cell module.    Tubular fuel cells (7)    Fuel cell module (20)    Opening (21)    Convex section (22)    Concave section (23)
NOVELTY - A coolant temperature variation calculation unit (46) calculates the variation in temperature of the refrigerant per unit time. A current limiting rate adjustment unit (47) adjusts the amount of limiting rate of the electric current flowing into the fuel cell and sets the limiting rate to positive or negative values, by comparing variation in refrigerant temperature with threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as motive power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safe and efficient electric power generation can be easily achieved by the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Current limiter (12)    Outflow port thermometer (44)    Coolant temperature variation calculation unit (46)    Current limiting rate adjustment unit (47)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving lithium salt in non-aqueous organic solvent. The non-aqueous organic solvent contains cyclic polyamine compound and/or cyclic polyamide compound, and compound having unsaturated carbonate, fluorine-containing carbonate, mono-fluorophosphate or difluorophosphate groups.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant, portable printer, liquid crystal television, calculator, memory card, headphone stereo, transceiver, portable tape recorder and motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution has excellent capacitance and provides battery with excellent continuous charging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is formed by dissolving lithium salt in non-aqueous organic solvent. The non-aqueous organic solvent contains cyclic polyamine compound and/or cyclic polyamide compound, and compound having unsaturated carbonate, fluorine-containing carbonate, mono-fluorophosphate or difluorophosphate groups. The organic solvent further contains cyclic carbonate which is chosen from ethylene carbonate, fluoroethylene carbonate, difluoro ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate and butylene carbonate. The cyclic polyamine compound is chosen from 1,4,7-triazacyclononane, 1,5,9-triacyclo dodecane, 1,4,7,10-teteraazacyclo dodecane, 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetra decane and 1,4,8,11-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraaza cyclotetra decane. The cyclic polyamide compound is chosen from 1,4,7,10-tetraaza cyclotri decane-11,13-dione, 1,4,8,11-tetraaza cyclotetra decan-5,7-dione, 1,4,8,12-tetraaza cyclopenta decane-9,11-dione and cyclo(( beta )-alanyl glycyl-( beta )-alanyl glycyl).
NOVELTY - An anode active material contains hexagonal-type lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide having layered structure. The site occupation rate of metal ions other than nickel, cobalt and manganese in 3b site obtained from the Rietveld analysis of X-ray diffraction pattern is 5% or less.    USE - Anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer electric vehicles and hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has excellent initial discharge capacitance and safety. The battery comprising anode active material has excellent cycling characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material contains hexagonal-type lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide having layered structure. The site occupation rate of metal ions other than nickel, cobalt and manganese in 3b site obtained from the Rietveld analysis of X-ray diffraction pattern is 5% or less. The hexagonal-type lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide is of compositional formula: Li3a(NixCoyMnz)3b(O2)6c,    x+y+z=1;    x,z=0.3-0.45;and    y=0.1-0.4.    The 3a, 3b and 3c indicates the sites. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A calculation unit (51) calculates the pressure loss from the first junction to an air discharge point, and a calculation unit (52) calculates the pressure loss from the second junction to the first junction. A calculation unit (53) calculates the downstream pressure of hydrogen discharge valve (441), based on the pressure losses, and a calculation unit (54) calculates the upstream pressure of the valve. A determination unit (56) determines the discharge amount of hydrogen by the valve, based on the difference of the upstream and downstream pressures.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A predetermined amount of excess or deficient hydrogen can be discharged efficiently, even if a fuel cell and the combustor are driven simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure loss calculation units (51,52)    Pressure calculation units (53,54)    Pressure difference calculation unit (55)    Effluent water quantum determination unit (56)    Hydrogen discharge valve (441)
NOVELTY - A determination unit (53) determines the amount of discharged starting permission purges, based on soak time from the purge valve (261), required to start the electric power generation by fuel cell (10). When the amount of purges turns more than the predetermined amount of starting permission purges, the substitution of the gas in anode flow path (11) is completed and starting of electric power generation by the fuel cell is permitted.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation can be started without consuming large quantity of hydrogen gas and electric power than needed, or without variation in starting time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode flow path (11)    Amount determination unit for starting permission purges (53)    Purge valve (261)
NOVELTY - The system (10) computes rising rate of open circuit voltage of a fuel cell (20) in predetermined period immediately after electric power generation start if fuel cell is started. The quantity of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell is adjusted based on the rising rate of voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of a fuel gas after the generation of electric power is optimized rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the piping system of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    High-pressure hydrogen tank (40)    Control unit (80)    Voltage sensor (90)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has separators (150,170) whose center with respect to planar direction is set as a point of symmetry. The direction of a portion of separators is reversed 180 degrees with respect to the point of symmetry. A guide section is provided at positioning portion formed in open end of the separators.    USE - Fuel cell for use as power supply of motor vehicle, mobile phone and building.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of unbalanced load in fuel cell and deformation of laminated structure of fuel cell can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) production apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stack portion of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (110)    Cathode electrode (120)    Anode electrode (130)    Membrane electrode assembly (140)    Separators (150,170)
NOVELTY - An air supply system (4) which conducts external air to the fuel cell stack (2) includes an impurity removal passage (45A) and a normal passage. A switching mechanism directs air flow selectively through the impurity removal passage or the normal passage according to the output of a sensor (61) which detects impurity concentration in the intake air.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of output from the fuel cell is avoided by using the impurity removal passage and the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Air supply system (4)    Impurity removal passage (45A)    Sensor (61)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detection unit i.e. voltage sensor, detecting a terminal voltage of a battery mounted in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. A storing unit i.e. ROM, stores a relationship of an open-circuit voltage (OCV) of the battery. A CPU calculates a difference about the open-circuit voltage of various magnitude at every temperature. The CPU detects the voltage of the battery corresponding to the difference calculated by a difference detection unit from the relationship stored in the storing unit.    USE - Apparatus for detecting an open-circuit voltage of a battery that is used in a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the vehicle to detect an open-circuit voltage precisely in a short time, even when a dark current exists in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an open-circuit voltage detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relation between an open-circuit voltage and a difference, in which a range of zero to two hours is expanded. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system has an addition unit (7) to add an odorization agent to hydrogen which is to be supplied to hydrogen supply material, buffer tanks (9A,9B) to store the odorization agent-added hydrogen, control unit to switch the connection state of buffer tanks and hydrogen supply material such that odorization agent added hydrogen is supplied from any of the buffer tanks in a state at which the odorization agent concentration is homogenized in predetermined order, to the hydrogen supply material.    USE - Hydrogen supply system is used in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply system enables reduction of variation in odorization agent concentration in the flow path of hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Pressure governing valve (3)    Odorization agent supply apparatus (5)    Odorization addition unit (7)    Buffer tanks (9A,9B)
NOVELTY - An air intake duct (12) guides air to air path (14) between the batteries (1) accommodated in battery box (11). A fan duct (18) introduces air to the air intake duct and is provided along direction perpendicular with respect to longitudinal direction of air intake duct.    USE - Cooling device of battery for electric vehicle, electric equipments such as microwave oven, vacuum cleaner and operation machine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stagnation in air introduction area is suppressed and uniform cooling of batteries is ensured while enabling size reduction of cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery cooling device.    Battery (1)    Battery box (11)    Air intake duct (12)    Air path (14)    Connection port (16)    Fan duct (18)
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a rear floor panel set between rear frames (11, 12). An electrical component of batteries of a hybrid vehicle is mounted in an accommodation concave part of the rear floor panel. A rear-end part of the rear frames is provided with right and left extensions (43, 44). A bumper beam (45) spans over the right and left extensions. Right and left cassettes (46, 47) are provided in the rear-end lower part of the rear frames. A cross member (48) placed in downward direction of the bumper beam is moved in front of the bumper beam when the cassettes are spanned.    USE - Rear frame structure for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical component of the batteries with which vehicle body rear is equipped is reliably protected by the right and left extensions of the bumper beam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear frame structure of a vehicle.    Rear frame structure (10)    Rear frames (11, 12)    Right and left extensions (43, 44)    Bumper beam (45)    Right and left cassettes (46, 47)    Cross member (48)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a rear frame (4) attached to rear of a main frame (3), for supporting a hydrogen gas cylinder (6). A cover (12) covering the hydrogen gas cylinder has a front end that is supported by a shaft (15) provided in junction of the main frame and the rear frame. A passenger seat (25) is attached to the cover. A fuel-supply opening cover is attached to an arm supported by the cover.    USE - Two-wheeled motor vehicle i.e. a fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cover covers the hydraulic gas cylinder in an efficient manner and acts as a support for the passenger seat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled side view of a fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Two-wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Main frame (3)    Rear frame (4)    Hydrogen gas cylinder (6)    Cover (12)    Shaft (15)    Passenger seat (25)
NOVELTY - A gas-separation component (1) is provided with support component (20) and a gas permeable film (10) of self-supporting film type which is positioned adjacently to the support component. The gas permeable film selectively permeates specific gas. The gas-separation component has deformation-induction structural portion (A) for deriving deformation of gas permeable film.    USE - Gas-separation component.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-separation component provides specific gas stably over long period of time, and effectively prevents deformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-separation component is provided with support component and a gas permeable film of self-supporting film type which is positioned adjacently to the support component. The gas permeable film selectively permeates specific gas. The gas-separation component has deformation-induction structural portion for deriving deformation of gas permeable film. The specific gas is hydrogen, and thus the gas permeable film is hydrogen-permeable membrane containing palladium, vanadium, niobium and zirconium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas-separation component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of gas-separation component.    Gas-separation component (1)    Gas permeable film (10)    Support component (20)    Deformation induction structure portion (A)
NOVELTY - The drive device has a connector (30) comprising connecting terminals (102,104,106) that are connected to respective power cables (UL,VL,WL) and a connecting terminal (108) that is connected to a neutral line cable (NL). The space between the connecting terminals (106,108) is greater than the space between connecting terminals (102-106). The connecting terminals (102-108) are connected to respective connecting terminals (152-158) of a terminal block (24).    USE - Electric motor drive device for use in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling labor and manufacturing cost of the electric motor drive device are reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the connector and terminal block.    Terminal block (24)    Connector (30)    Connecting terminals (102-108,152-158)    Neutral line cable (NL)    Power cables (UL,VL,WL)
NOVELTY - A liquid distributor (60) distributes coolant (64) to power electronic component such as transistor (52) of the inverter circuit (28) in the chamber (50'). The coolant consists of glycol methyl ether and hexamethyl disiloxane. A pump (76) periodically cools the power electronic components. The coolant in the condenser evaporates after absorbing the heat from the power electronic component. The coolant is recirculated from reservoir and condenser through the inverter cooling loops (33).    USE - Cooling apparatus for inverter circuit of electric motor of motor vehicle (all claimed) such as battery operated vehicle, gas and electric hybrid vehicle, fuel cell drive electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the transistor of inverter circuit is decreased and the temperature of the inverter circuit is controlled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of heat exchanger loop of cooling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter circuit (28)    Inverter cooling loops (33)    Chamber (50')    Transistor (52)    Liquid distributor (60)    Coolant (64)    Pump (76)
NOVELTY - A holder holds several batteries (1) in normal position. The batteries are arranged in parallel and an elongated thermal portion (30) is interposingly attached between each batteries. The elongated thermal portion positions a pair of conductor in the longitudinal direction using a heat soluble insulating material such as polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Battery pack of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the batteries is detected rapidly and exactly using a simple elongated thermal portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery core. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (1)    Horizontal portion (10)    Vertical portion (11)    Securing hook (17)    Elongated thermal portion (30)
NOVELTY - A composite type mixing conductive material comprises oxygen ion conduction phase containing ceria type complex oxide, and electronic conduction phase containing perovskite type complex oxide.    USE - A composite type mixing conductive material used as oxygen-permeating membrane.    ADVANTAGE - Has little temporal deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite type mixing conductive material comprises oxygen ion conduction phase containing ceria type complex oxide of Ce-Re-O type, and electronic conduction phase containing perovskite type complex oxide of N-Ti-O type.    Re=Y or rare earth elements; and    N=Ba, Ca or Sr.
NOVELTY - A sealing tank (20) supplies liquid nitrogen to gap formed between batteries (11) through a piping (30). The piping has thermo-fusion agent which is melted, when a battery is overheated.    USE - Power supply device for hybrid car or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid nitrogen is supplied to gap between batteries through piping, the battery can be made to operate reliably and safety can be improved. The piping is arranged in gap between the batteries, hence structure of piping is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power supply device.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery (11)    Clearance (19)    Sealing tack (20)    Piping (30)
NOVELTY - A control unit calculates target alternating current impedance based on map data specifying correlation of alternating current impedance and moisture content of a fuel cell. A correction unit corrects the target alternating current impedance based on alternating current impedance of the fuel cell measured at a predetermined time after consumption of scavenging air supplied by a scavenging air supply unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The target alternating current impedance can be corrected appropriately by using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation explaining time dependant change of the alternating current impedance after scavenging-air consumption. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A water supply nozzle (47) supplies water to the in-air supplied to an air flow path in an air supply line (52). A condenser (14) positioned in edge portion of exhaust manifold (13) condenses the in-air moisture content emitted from fuel cell stack (11). A water supply circulating system supplies removed water by the condenser to the water supply nozzle. A coolant supply system (70) supplies coolant to the condenser and absorbs the heat from the air that passes through the condenser.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell for vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, cart for luggage. Can also be used in industrial and domestic application, motive power source of satellite spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture content collected from in-air emitted from air flow path is increased by utilizing waste heat that heats interior of vehicle. Heat for heating interior of vehicle by waste heat is fully obtained and heating system for exclusive use is unnecessary. Water circulation system reduces the impurity density of water and supply low impurity density water to fuel cell stack and suppresses the performance decrement of fuel cell stack. Quantity of circulating water is maintain appropriately and the reliable quantity of water is supplied to fuel cell. The efficiency of water content emitted from air from fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Exhaust manifold (13)    Condenser (14)    Water supply nozzle (47)    Air supply line (52)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode collector (10) is provided between a base plate (9) of an armored can (2) and an electrode group (3) for carrying out the electrical connection of the can. The center portion of the negative electrode collector is protruded upwards to form a convex portion (21). Several projections (32) linked to the inner bottom of armored can are formed in a lower surface.    USE - Cylindrical cell e.g. nickel-hydrogen type secondary battery for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA), personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, electric vehicle, power tool etc.    ADVANTAGE - Welding current leakage in the center portion of the negative electrode collector is prevented by forming the convex portion. Thus, the loosening remainder of projection during can bottom welding is prevented and internal resistance of the battery can be reduced. Effective welding can be performed without insulation material. Thus, the manufacturing process is simplified and the cost of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bottom portion of cylindrical cell before performing welding.    Armored can (2)    Electrode group (3)    Base plate (9)    Negative electrode collector (10)    Convex portion (21)
NOVELTY - A sealant seals an opening edge portion of an armored can by disc shaped sealing board (14). The sealing board has a thick portion (14c) whose outer diameter is 65% or more than the diameter of the outer peripheral portion (14b). A taper portion (14d) between the thick portion and the outer peripheral portion, takes the sealing board towards the radial direction and the taper angle is 45 degrees C or less than the other two portions.    USE - Cylindrical battery e.g. primary battery such as alkaline cell and secondary battery such as nickel hydride secondary battery used in portable electronic device and electrical machinery motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sealing board has thick portion, the curvature of the sealing board is suppressed even when internal pressure is raised. Thus, the increase of the compression rate of the valve body accompanying inner-pressure rise is suppressed and the raise of working pressure is suppressed. Since the taper angle is less between the thick portion and the outer peripheral portion, the stress concentration in the boundary of the thick and peripheral portion is relieved. Thus, the strength of the board is ensured and the battery is not deformed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing board in the cylindrical battery.    Sealing board (14)    Vent (14a)    Outer peripheral portion (14b)    Thick portion (14c)    Taper portion (14d)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has fuel cell clamped with an electrolyte layer comprising fuel electrode (17) and oxygen electrode. The lower side edge of fuel electrode is inclined so that the downstream of fuel gas flow route becomes low.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell apparatus for use in vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, cart for loads. Can also be used in industrial and domestic electric power generating apparatus, motive power source of satellite, space craft etc.    ADVANTAGE - The draining property and the mounting property of the fuel flow path formed along the fuel electrode of inclined fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structure of fuel flow path of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air electrode side collector (14)    Fuel electrode (17)    Bottom face (18)    Through hole for introduction side fuel (35a)    Through hole for discharge side fuel (35b)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has several rectangular through-holes (12a) formed in core material (12b) in parallel along the longitudinal direction of the core material. The spacing (y) between the through-holes in the longitudinal direction of the core material is set to 0.2 b-0.5 b, where b is the length of the through-hole. The open aperture ratio of the through-hole is 25 to 55%.    USE - Negative electrode for alkaline storage battery (claimed). Can also be used in nickel cadmium storage battery and nickel hydride storage battery used in mobile telephone, personal handyphone system, notebook type computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume-ratio rate of active material in the electrode is improved. The leakage defect which occurs in the core material is minimized and high energy density is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the core material used for electrode for alkaline storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (12)    Through-hole (12a)    Core material (12b)    Separator (14)    Sealing board (15)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution containing sulfate of nickel, cobalt and manganese, and aqueous alkali solution are mixed at 40-90 degrees C in reactor, pH of reaction solution is maintained to 9-11, and co-precipitated, to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese hydroxide compound. The hydroxide compound is oxidized-roasted at 300-700 degrees C, water-washed and dried, to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide. The complex oxide and lithium compound are mixed and baked at 850-1150 degrees C, to obtain lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide. Thus, anode active material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (both claimed) used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicles, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides anode active material with excellent fineparticles physical property, safety and battery characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous solution containing sulfate of nickel, cobalt and manganese, and aqueous alkali solution are mixed at 40-90 degrees C in reactor, pH of reaction solution is maintained to 9-11, and co-precipitated, to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese hydroxide compound. The hydroxide compound is oxidized-roasted at 300-700 degrees C, water-washed and dried, to obtain nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide. The nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide is mixed with lithium compound and baked at 850-1150 degrees C, to obtain lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide. Thus, anode active material is manufactured. The lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide is of compositional formula: Li1+xNi1-y-zCoyMnzO2.    x=0-0.1;and    y,z=0.1-0.35.
NOVELTY - A reactive-gas discharge manifold (36) has reactive-gas discharge ports (37a,37b) at the stacking ends (50a,50z) of a single cell (50). The bottom face (36b) of reactive-gas discharge manifold is inclined downwards from the center such that the discharge port (37a) is positioned lower than the discharge port (37b).    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in reactive gas discharge manifold can be discharged reliably through the discharge ports irrespective of the posture of the fuel cell stack when the vehicle is driven along the slope.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Reactive gas supply manifold (32)    Reactive gas discharge manifold (36)    Bottom face (36b)    Reactive gas discharge ports (37a,37b)    Single cell (50)    Stacking ends (50a,50z)
NOVELTY - A battery temperature calculating unit (20) estimates the battery temperature hour-by-hour at the operation time of engine. An initial stage liquid temperature estimation calculating unit (22) estimates the initial value of battery liquid temperature. The battery temperature calculating unit calculates battery liquid temperature based on battery-limit circumference temperature and temperature change of battery liquid to estimate battery liquid temperature sequentially based on elapsed time after stopping engine.    USE - Temperature estimation apparatus of battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid temperature of battery is estimated with high accuracy, irrespective of engine state without using a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of temperature estimation system of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery temperature calculating portion (20)    Elapsed-time calculating unit (21)    Initial stage liquid temperature estimation calculating unit (22)
NOVELTY - A log information recording unit equipped in alert system (80), records the information regarding amount of utilization of utility such as fuel, electric power, water or warm water measured from flowmeter and ammeter. A utilization circumstantial judgment unit judges whether the amount utilization exceeds the predetermined threshold value based on the recorded amount of utilization. An output unit outputs warning message to user based on the judgment result of the utilization circumstantial judgment unit.    USE - Cogeneration system used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The warning message represents the leakage of the utility or excess utilization of the utility, thus the energy is saved thereby preventing wastage of utility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cogeneration system (1)    Electric power feeder (11)    Hot water storage unit (20)    Storage tank (21)    Alert system (80)
NOVELTY - A gas supply nozzle (12) connected to the internal surface of base end side of a combustion tube (11), supplies gas for combustion to the inside of combustion tube in the tangent direction of internal peripheral surface of combustion tube. A liquid fuel spray nozzle (14) connected to the base end of combustion tube, supplies the fuel for combustion to the inside of combustion tube along the axial direction of tube.    USE - Tubular flame burner e.g. combustion burner for modifier of fuel cell electric power generation system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuation of the tubular flame can be suppressed, and the tubular flame stability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic views of the tubular flame burner in axial direction and in radial direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tubular flame (5)    Tubular flame burner (10)    Combustion tube (11)    Gas supply nozzle (12)    Liquid fuel spray nozzle (14)
NOVELTY - A mixed gas containing carbon dioxide and hydrogen is contacted with a catalyst and reacted by microwave heating to obtain ethanol.    USE - Manufacture of ethanol used as fuel for electric power generation and fuel cells. Can also be used as raw material for manufacturing various compounds.    ADVANTAGE - Ethanol is manufactured from carbon dioxide using reduced amount of energy at relatively low temperature and pressure, within a short period of time using a simple apparatus. The manufacturing process is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the apparatus used for manufacturing ethanol. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactors (1,2)    Microwave device (3,4)    Trap (5)    Buffer tank (6)    Circulation pump (7)
NOVELTY - The reformer has a burner cover (55) arranged in location separated from two pipe burners (44) in side wall (53) facing a heat exchanger plate (43) of combustion chamber (50). The cover for covering the flame formed with the burners is formed in state separated at interval smaller than outer diameter of pipe burner, to the pipe burners.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature at the exit side of the reformation chamber can be set to high temperature, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side view of the reformer.    Heat exchanger plate (43)    Pipe burners (44)    Combustion chamber (50)    Side wall (53)    Burner cover (55)
NOVELTY - A winding structure (6) has a positive electrode current collection portion (5f) formed by non-coated surface of positive electrode. Several tabs (7b) penetrate one portion of negative electrode current collection portion (4f). Several tabs (7a) penetrate one portion of positive electrode current collection portion (5f). A current collection board (8) is electrically connected with the tab (7b). A current collection board (9) is electrically connected with the tab (7a).    USE - Winding electrode for lithium secondary battery used as power supply of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset between separator, negative electrode and positive electrode is prevented, even if the heat emission and vibration occurs. Hence the internal short circuit of winding electrode is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary cell; and    (2) secondary battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the winding electrode.    Negative electrode current collection portion (4f)    Positive electrode current collection portion (5f)    Winding structure (6)    Positive electrode current collection tab (7a)    Negative electrode current collection tab (7b)    Negative electrode current collection board (8)    Positive electrode current collection board (9)
NOVELTY - A resin metal laminate has a metal layer (Y) having thickness of 0.1-300 mu m, provided on surface(s) of a resin layer (X) having thickness of 0.5-15 mu m. The layer (X) contains resin composition containing polyaryl ketone-type resin (A) and thermoplastic resin (B) having glass transition temperature of 180-350 degrees C, in the mass ratio of 95:5-5:95. The maximum mountain height (Ry) of metal layer (Y) outer surface is 0.1-4 mu m based on JIS B0601-1994.    USE - Resin metal laminate is used for printed circuit board (claimed), components of liquid-crystal production apparatus, test apparatus, precision instruments, electronic components, semiconductor device, circuit board of bus-bar, components of motor vehicles and aircraft instruments, fuel cell, energy generator devices, heat shield board and socket for tester of integrated circuit chip.    ADVANTAGE - The resin metal laminate has excellent machinability, moisture absorption dimensional stability, heat resistance, damage prevention property and low expansibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin metal laminate has a metal layer (Y) having thickness of 0.1-300 mu m provided on surface(s) of resin layer (X) having thickness of 0.5-15 mu m. The layer (X) contains resin composition having polyaryl ketone-type resin (A) and thermoplastic resin (B) having glass transition temperature of 180-350 degrees C in the mass ratio of 95:5-5:95. The maximum mountain height (Ry) of metal layer (Y) outer surface is 0.1-4 mu m based on JIS B0601-1994. The resin metal laminate further contains (in mass parts) inorganic filler (15-80) with respect to resin composition (100). The inorganic filler is talc, mica, clay, glass, silica and/or alumina. Metal layer (Y) is copper foil.
NOVELTY - Ion-conductive material contains lithium (Li) salt of polymer acid having lithium equivalent of 185 g/Li-mol or less. The lithium salt of polymer acid has methyl group at both terminals of repeating unit. The lithium salt of polymer acid has minimum pKa value of 4.5 or less, which is calculated by substituting lithium cation by proton.    USE - Ion-conductive material for electrolyte of non-aqueous secondary batteries (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used for electrochemical devices such as electrolytic capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor, solar cell, electrochromic display elements, and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductive material has high ionic conductivity. The secondary battery comprising the ionic conductive material has high output density.
NOVELTY - Catalyst support formed by supporting catalyst to electroconductive support, proton conductive polymer and pure water are mixed (S11), to obtain composition. Hydrophobic solvent is added to the obtained composition and mixed, to form an ink-like composition (S12). The obtained ink-like composition is then coated to form an electrode layer (S13). Hydrophobic solvent is fluorine-type solvent, which volatilizes easily than pure water.    USE - Manufacture of electrode layer for fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode layer having large porosity is manufactured easily. Since the water is discharged through pores of electrode layer, flooding is suppressed. Since reactive gas is diffused through the pore of electrode layer, the electric power generation performance of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for manufacture of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for mixing catalyst support, proton-conductive polymer and pure water (S11)    Step for producing ink-like composition (S12)    Step for forming electrode layer (S13)
NOVELTY - A flow-path formation material (1) is embedded into porous ceramics compact (3). Then, the compact is sintered such that flow-path formation material is removed, and gas flow path is formed in the porous ceramics compact. Thus, manufacture of electrode is carried out. The flow-path formation material contains organic resin and carbon. The content of carbon is 8-50 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of total amount of organic resin and carbon.    USE - Manufacture of electrode such as anode and cathode for electrochemical cells (claimed) e.g. solid oxide fuel cell used as oxygen pump and high-temperature-steam electrolysis cell used for hydrogen production apparatus and water vapor removal apparatus, as decomposition cell of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides used as purifier for waste gas from motor vehicle and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode without micro-crack in gas flow path vicinity. The fuel cell comprising electrode has high electric power generation ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of fuel-electrode compact.    Flow-path formation material (1)    Space (2)    Porous ceramics compact (3,3a,3b)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode group (4) formed by laminating or winding a strip shaped anode plate (5) and cathode plate (6) through separator (7). The fluorine-containing type-resin layer which suppresses generation of carbon dioxide gas from anode plate is provided in the surface of the anode plate which opposes the separator.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery and magnesium secondary battery used for power supply of drive used in housing equipment, motor vehicle and elevator.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics even at high temperature, storing capacity and suppresses the generation carbondioxide gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Electrode group (4)    Anode plate (5)    Cathode plate (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (12) is connected at the downstream side of the fuel cell (20). By using a switching valve (A4) the gas from the fuel cell is selectively guided through a main passage or a bypass passage (5) which is fitted with a dilution device (13). The main passage and the bypass passage are connected with two different flow passages in the humidifier.    USE - Polymer-electrode type fuel cell system for use as electric-power generation system in moving object such as motor-vehicle, etc. Can also be used in electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, buildings, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of noise and vibration are reduced by regulating the gas flow in the humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bypass passage (5)    Humidifier (12)    Dilution device (13)    Fuel cell (20)    Switching valve (A4)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous film has fibril containing polyolefin resin arranged substantially in a direction. The fibril is connected between island-like structures containing polyolefin resin and fine particles.    USE - Polyolefin microporous film is used for separator for electrical storage device (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell, lithium ion capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles, and used as filtration film and humidification film.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous film has excellent transparency and heat resistance. The electrical storage device formed using the polyolefin microporous film has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyolefin microporous film has fibril containing polyolefin resin arranged substantially in a direction. The fibril is connected between island-like structures containing polyolefin resin and fine particles. The fine particles are organic particles having melting point higher than the polyolefin resin, and inorganic particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyolefin microporous film.
NOVELTY - The voltage of a single cell is acquired among several cells. An electric current is drawn from the single cell when the single cell voltage reaches a preset threshold, until the load required for the fuel cell to be in a predetermined state and the single cell voltage falls below a reference voltage.    USE - Control method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to control the output characteristics of the fuel cell according to the load conditions, thus improving the fuel consumption of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the fuel cell control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The separator (65) has a silicon film formed on the surface of a metal plate (62). The separator has groove of predefined shape, on the surface.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. The mass production of the separator is achieved. The manufacturing cost of the separator is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing system of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing system of separator for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Discharge surface treatment apparatus (20)    Silicon electrode (22)    Working liquid (24)    Metal plate roll (61)    Metal plate (62)    Separator (65)    Blades for cutting metal plate (71)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanofiber sheet is obtained by carbonizing and activating a nanofiber sheet formed by electric charge spinning on a base material containing an activated-carbon-fiber precursor.    USE - Carbon nanofiber sheet is used for catalyst support for dehydrogenation of tricyclic hydrogenated aromatic compound such as tetra-deca hydro anthracene and tetra-deca hydro methyl anthracene, and electrode of polymer solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber sheet has excellent catalytic performance, adsorption-and-desorption performance, thermal conductivity and air permeability.
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous film has a fibril which contains a polyolefin resin and a porous island-type structure containing polyolefin resin. The fibril is connected between island-type structures. The polyolefin microporous film is arranged along length direction.    USE - Polyolefin microporous film is used as humidification film and filtration film for separator (claimed) used for lithium ion secondary cell, lithium ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor and non-aqueous electrolytic battery used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, personal computer and mobile telephone. Can also be used for filter medium and medical garments.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous film has low shrinking property, high transparent property and liquid affinity, and provides storage battery having excellent lifetime characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyolefin microporous film.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a non-aqueous electrolyte (2) e.g. quaternary ammonium salt, and a collector integrally joined to a polarizing electrode (6) e.g. activated charcoal, by a conductive adhesive layer, where the conductive adhesive contains a phenol resin, a carbonaceous material and a solvent. The polarizing electrode is attached on the collector with the conductive adhesive layer. The conductive adhesive layer is hardened by heat-drying the conductive adhesive layer at a temperature of about 200 degree centigrade, while integrally joining the polarizing electrode and the collector.    USE - Coin-shaped electrical double layer capacitor for use as a power supply of a portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and digital still camera. Can also be used for a timepiece such as solar timepiece, motor drive, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, auxiliary electric storage unit of energy conversion and storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive adhesive layer can have high heat resistance, chemical-resistance and mechanical strength, so that the adhesive force of the adhesive layer with a metal is high, even when a highly water-repellent fluororesin is used simultaneously, thus maintaining a strong joining force, and hence obtaining a long-term reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coin-shaped electrical double layer capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Negative electrode case (1)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (2)    Polarizing electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode case (6)    Gasket (7)
NOVELTY - The polymerization solution containing a compound having aromatic ring is electrolytically polymerized, to obtain a fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to obtain carbon fiber.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fiber used for electroconductive porous substrate composite material (claimed) used as electrode of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides carbon fiber. The carbon fiber provides favorable air permeability and drainage to catalyst layer of fuel cell, and prevents fall of output of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymerization solution containing a compound having aromatic ring is electrolytically polymerized, to obtain a fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to obtain carbon fiber. The fibril-like polymer is formed on an electroconductive porous substrate. The electroconductive porous substrate is a working electrode.
NOVELTY - The direct methanol fuel cell contains catalyst containing tungsten carbide as a catalyst component formed using tungsten boride, tungsten nitride, tungsten sulfide, tungsten phosphide and tungsten silicide, and aqueous solution of methanol as a fuel.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell is used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol fuel cell provides electric power efficiently at even low temperature, and prevents carbon monoxide poisoning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct methanol fuel cell contains catalyst containing tungsten carbide as a catalyst component formed using tungsten boride, tungsten nitride, tungsten sulfide, tungsten phosphide and tungsten silicide, and aqueous solution of methanol as a fuel. The catalyst further contains platinum and alloy of group VIII element as a catalyst component. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst; and    (2) electrode material.
NOVELTY - The battery has a system for mechanical and thermal conditioning of electric power generating elements (1), and comprising a set of thermal conditioning modules (9), which are provided for paths of fluid circulation between upstream and downstream ports. Each circulation path extends in a lateral space with the ports by fluidics communication with a thermal conditioning fluid bed (2). The system comprises a structural matrix made of electrically insulating and thermally conducting polymer resin, where the matrix fills the space by partially coating the elements and the modules.    USE - Electric battery for traction of an electric motor vehicle and a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves the ratio between the volume and the power and/or power, and improves the lifetime and security of the battery while considering the chemical behavior and the vigor constraints e.g. crash, in an automobile industry. The battery provides the compacted ness system by responding to the demand of volume density of the energy and compatible power with the needs of the automobile application, and reduces the cost and weight. The battery reduces the temperature within the elements during the peak inrush current, avoids the direct electrical contact of the elements in case of shock, and reduces the power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a part of an electric battery.    Electric power generating elements (1)    Thermal conditioning fluid bed (2)    Caissons (5, 6)    Thermal conditioning modules (9)    Plug (14)
NOVELTY - The frame (100) has a set of sockets receiving and supporting a unit battery. A support element (115) is associated with each socket to support a unit battery (120) received in the socket and space of a battery received in the socket away from a surface to allow coolant to flow around the battery. A set of spaced support portions inwardly extends from the surface of the socket. A housing has an inlet for receiving a coolant and an outlet for discharging the coolant. where the sockets have larger diameter closer to the inlet.    USE - Frame for supporting a unit battery in a portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frame smoothly dissipates the heat generated from the unit batteries, thus efficiently cooling the unit batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Frame (100)    Holes (112)    Support element (115)    Unit battery (120)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes a generator (34) which generates electric power supplied directly or through an electric accumulator to an electric motor. At least two main drive wheels (14) are independently driven by the motor. When viewed from one side of the vehicle, the main drive wheels overlap at least part of at least one of an internal combustion engine (32), the generator, a secondary battery, a fuel cell, a capacitor, an inverter, a cooling device e.g. radiator (50), a mower driving motor (38), and a grass-collecting duct (46).    USE - Riding-type lawnmower vehicle for trimming grass.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes utilization of space in vehicle. Allows changing twist angle according to operation of operation unit. Improves fuel efficiency of vehicle. Allows utilization of common parts or components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the riding-type lawnmower vehicle.    Riding-type lawnmower vehicle (10)    Main drive wheels (14)    Internal combustion engine (32)    Generator (34)    Mower driving motor (38)    Grass-collecting duct (46)    Cooling device e.g. radiator (50)
NOVELTY - Micrometric or nanometric particles are produced by providing a sacrificial element defining a series of regular cavities of nanometric dimensions for the purposes of nanostructuring a portion of the particles.    USE - Process of producing micrometric or nanometric particles (claimed) for, e.g. fuel cell, light sources, optical devices or special coatings.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces superparamagnetic nature particles having magnetic characteristics, electrical characteristics, optical characteristics, and/or luminescence characteristics without undergoing a functionalization.
NOVELTY - The system (2) has a remote control, where the system is attached occasionally in a bike lock housing and controlled from outside by a remote control. The radio remote control controls a receiver at which a relay is switched. The relay determines a direction of the direct current supplied by a 6 or 12 volts battery (1). A protective resistor is connected between the receiver and the 6 or 12 volts battery. A threaded rod (4) is provided with integrated bolts (5) for locking and unlocking of the lock.    USE - Integrated radio switching system for use with a bike lock.    ADVANTAGE - The system is controlled from outside by a remote control, thus enabling to lock the bicycle by operating the buttons on the remote control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated radio switching system.    6 or 12 volts battery (1)    Radio switching system (2)    6 or 12 volt motor (3)    Threaded rod (4)    Bolts (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrode immersed in battery acid of a battery cell, and a device with an optical LED indicator at an electrode base (12). A temperature sensor is provided in the electrode. The device has an evaluation unit provided apart from collection of inter-electrode capacitance for wireless communication with a central monitoring device. The evaluation unit is provided with a computing unit for computing specific parameters of the cell and/or temperature data by determining a momentary level and an appropriate control of the indicator.    USE - Battery monitoring system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring system is designed such that the complex wiring, faulty operation such as incorrect allocation of the battery and misreading the imprinted serial number, or false installation are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a sensor base.    Thread (10)    Electrode base (12)    Electrode pipe (14)    LED (16)    Current cables (18)
NOVELTY - The truck (1) has a drive motor designed in the form of an electric motor and/or hydraulic motor for driving a wheel (4). A generator unit (3) such as internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine with generator or hydraulic pump, produces electrical or hydraulic drive power driving the truck. A loading area (2) accommodating or loading articles is provided in a reference condition. An extension unit (6) including an auxiliary loading area (11) is provided to extend the loading area in an extension condition. The area (11) is partially arranged below the area (2) in the reference condition.    USE - Industrial truck e.g. hybrid driver seat tractor and fuel cell industrial truck, for use in an airport for accommodating articles such as luggage e.g. bag and pocket, surf board and ski.    ADVANTAGE - The extension unit including the auxiliary loading area is provided for extending the loading area in the extension condition such that the truck is applicable in a flexible and precise manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a hybrid driver seat tractor in an extension condition.    Industrial truck (1)    Loading area (2)    Generator unit (3)    Wheel (4)    Extension unit (6)    Auxiliary loading area (11)
NOVELTY - Use of polymer particles (I) obtained by emulsion polymerization, where the particle has an average particle diameter of 5-500 nm, and contains ionogen groups, as proton-supplying and/or proton-accepting substance during heterogeneous chemical processes, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful: as catalyst in acid-catalyzed reactions, preferably oligomerization of the production of bisphenol A, ester reactions, Friedel Crafts acylations, acid-catalyzed of isobutene, and -alkylating or dehydrogenation reactions; as stationary phase in columns and plates for separation reactions; in electro-chemical reactions; in ion absorption reactions; as antifouling active substance; as coating agents; in medical articles; in polymer matrices in the form of molded articles, preferably foils or membranes for fuel cells; and as hydrolysis preservative agents in deproteinizing form. (I) is useful in molded articles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) have an average particle diameter of 5-500 nm. (I) show improved chemical and physical properties of particle size, particle morphology, source behavior, catalytic activity, hardness, shape stability, stickiness, aging resistance and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for: the polymer particle (I) containing ionogen groups of -COOH, -SO3H, -OSO3H, -P(O)(OH)2, -O-P(OH)2, -OP(O)(OH)2, their salts and/or derivatives; and #a bonding material containing (I) and at least a substrate.
NOVELTY - The device has a separation membrane clamped between guide plates to form a humidification unit, which is overlapped at upper and lower parts to form a humidification part. Two humidification stacks are equipped at two sides of a central flow plate. The central flow plate, an air through channel, hydrogen through channel and de-ionized cooling water through channel are respectively equipped on the central flow plate or an end plate. A flow plate material of each humidification stack is provided with a polycarbonate plastic and an epoxy board.    USE - Air and hydrogen integrated humidification device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has small flow resistance, suitable low-pressure operation and good humidification effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air and hydrogen integrated humidification device.
NOVELTY - The electricity generating system includes multiple electro-gravity plates (19) which cover a road (17). Each electro-gravity plate comprises an array of electro-gravity cells that individually generate electricity when a vehicle e.g. truck (16) passes over and depresses the electro-gravity cells.    USE - Generating system for converting kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy of moving vehicles e.g. trucks on roads into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates creation of a renewable and growing source of energy by applying electro-gravity plates to road surfaces, especially those on declining slopes. Allows the electro-gravity plates to be easily tied into existing infrastructure for delivering electrical power to a grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electro-gravity plate; and    (2) an electro-gravity cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a vehicle passing over a road surface tiled with electro-gravity plates.    Truck (16)    Road (17)    Road base (17A)    Electro-gravity plates (19)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has one or multiple battery having a main surface (9) that consumes atmospheric oxygen for electrochemical reaction. A single airflow entering into the battery is divided into two airflow paths (1,2) by a separate sheet (5), such that at least one of the airflow is in mass transfer contact with the main surface.    USE - Electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The mass transfer of the electrochemical device is facilitated by the contact of airflow path with the main surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Airflow paths (1,2)    Separate sheet (5)    Main surface (9)
NOVELTY - The controlling device has a thermoelectric semiconductor unit (19) with a portion exposed in a battery tray (12). A controller (20) causes the thermoelectric semiconductor unit to radiate and absorb heat. A sensor (17) detects and outputs the temperature of the battery tray. A battery controller (16) outputs a heat radiating control signal to the controller when the detected temperature is lower than a predetermined value, and outputs heat absorbing control signal to the controller when the detected temperature is equal to or higher than the predetermined value.    USE - Temperature controlling device for batteries of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal temperature of the batteries can be maintained at an appropriate level by controlling the operation of the thermoelectric semiconductor unit, and optimal performance of the batteries can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery temperature controlling device.    Battery (11)    Battery tray (12)    Battery controller (16)    Sensor (17)    Thermoelectric semiconductor unit (19)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy has a mother phase of calcium-copper type crystal structure. When the mother phase of crystal structure is analyzed by an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer, iron peak intensity ratio of segregation phase and iron peak intensity ratio of mother phase satisfies specific relation.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used as cathode active material for battery used as power supply for electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle (both claimed), digital still camera and portable electrical appliances. The battery includes nickel-metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has excellent initial activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy has a mother phase of calcium-copper type crystal structure. When the mother phase of crystal structure is analyzed by an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer, iron peak intensity ratio of segregation phase and iron peak intensity ratio of mother phase satisfies relation: (((iron peak intensity ratio of segregation phase)/(iron peak intensity ratio of mother phase))x 100(%))=103-245% (excluding 103-245). The hydrogen storage alloy has iron-containing composition (MmNiaMnbAlcCodFee), where Mm is misch metal, a is 4-4.7, b is 0.3-0.7, c is 0.2-0.5, d is 0-0.35 (excluding 0), e is 0-0.3 (excluding 0 and 0.3) and a+b+c+d+e is 5-5.5 (preferably 5.15-5.45).
NOVELTY - A dopant coupled polymer (DCP) comprises a polymer; dopant moieties capable of donating or accepting electrons from a carbon nanotube surface; and a linking moiety connecting the dopant moiety to the polymer.    USE - The DCP is used for doped nanotube composition or used to dope carbon nanotubes (claimed) for use in electronic and electrooptic devices, such as solar cell and photovoltaic devices; LEDs; capacitors, batteries, and supercapacitors; fuel cells, transistors, lasers, and chemical and biological sensors; and optical limiters, modulators, transducers, and non-linear optical devices. It is used as chemical or drug release agents.    ADVANTAGE - The DCP has a sufficient number of dopant moieties connected to the polymer such that when charge transfer equilibrium between a particular dopant moiety and the nanotubes is in a dissociated or dedoped state, the dopant moiety remains tethered by a linking moiety to the polymer and remains in the vicinity of the nanotubes as the polymer remains bound to the tube by a bound dopant(s) of the DCP. It provides control over the degree of doping by the number of doping moieties incorporated per unit length of the polymer and results in high stability of the doping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method to dope carbon nanotubes comprising providing DCP; providing a carbon nanotube(s); and mixing the polymers with the nanotubes; and    (2) a doped nanotube composition comprising a carbon nanotube(s); and DCP(s), where the ratio of the mass of nanotubes to the mass of DCP provides a specific conductivity to the composition.
NOVELTY - The system has a common base light device (31) i.e. automotive light module, and a separate exchangeable lens cover unit (33), where the common base light device provides the function of lighting when the exchangeable lens cover unit serves as a styling element. A removable attachment unit e.g. removable adhesive, removably attaches the exchangeable lens cover unit to a housing (32) of the common base light device and adjacent body panels. The housing is provided with an automotive lighting unit.    USE - Modular light system for use in an automobile. Can also be used in a utility or recreational vehicle e.g. lawn tractor, golf cart, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle, commercial truck, electrical vehicle, or construction vehicle, and as a platform for an automotive light enhancement device such as solar-powered LED light that is utilized with exchangeable lens cover to personalize a vehicle's exterior styling.    ADVANTAGE - The system separates the styling function of the automotive light module from the lighting function so that the styling features of the light module can be easily and economically customized independent from the lighting function. The system is designed such that the system has a simple structure and is manufactured at a low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a modular automotive light system with a common base light device, an exchangeable lens cover unit and a set of threaded mechanical fasteners.    Common base light device (31)    Housing (32)    Separate exchangeable lens cover unit (33)    Mechanical fastener attachment brackets (37)    Male threaded fasteners (39)
NOVELTY - The conditioner has a main converter (200) which transforms voltage from a fuel cell (100) to a first transformed voltage to be supplied to a load (400), and an auxiliary converter (600) which transforms first transformed voltage from main converter into second transformed voltage. The main converter has a first winding (W11) which transforms voltage from the fuel cell into a first transformed voltage relayed to the load, and a second winding (W21) that transforms voltage from the fuel cell into a third transformed voltage relayed to BOP elements (700), bypassing the auxiliary converter.    USE - Power conditioner for supplying power generated from fuel cell or solar cell to load.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable supply of power to BOP (balance-of-plant) elements, while reducing number of voltage conversions being performed, thus reducing power loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power conditioner operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power conditioner.    Fuel cell (100)    Main converter (200)    Load (400)    Auxiliary converter (600)    BOP elements (700)    First winding (W11)    Second winding (W21)
NOVELTY - Method for removing sulfur compounds from liquid hydrocarbon fuels, comprises: providing a powdered sorbent composition mixing a liquid hydrocarbon fuel with a powdered sorbent composition comprised of one or more silicates and sulfur-affinitive metal nitrates to adsorb the sulfur-compounds from the liquid hydrocarbon fuel; and removing the powdered sorbent composition containing the adsorbed sulfur compounds from the liquid hydrocarbon fuels.    USE - The method is useful: for removing sulfur compounds and sulfur containing heterocyclic compounds from liquid hydrocarbon fuels; and for producing a low-sulfur liquid hydrocarbon fuel (all claimed), where the hydrocarbon fuel is gasoline, cracked gasoline, diesel, high sulfur liquid fossil fuels, ultra-low sulfur fuel in fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides effective and cost-efficient desulfurization of liquid hydrocarbon fuels including transportation fuels. The method substantially reduces the refractory sulfur-containing aromatics from liquid hydrocarbon fuels. The method substantially removes a maximum amount of the sulfur components from fuels while maintaining olefin and other hydrocarbon saturation to provide a good octane number. The method is tailored for both refinery and non-refinery applications including on-site and on-board sulfur removal for fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing a low-sulfur liquid hydrocarbon fuel, comprising: providing a powdered sorbent composition comprised of the silicates and sulfur-affinitive metal nitrates; mixing the powdered sorbent composition with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel to substantially remove one or more sulfur compounds from the liquid fuel; and removing the powdered sorbent composition and adsorbed sulfur compounds from the mixture to produce the low sulfur liquid hydrocarbon fuel.
NOVELTY - The drivetrain has a flexible plate (44) that connects a crankshaft (24) to a flywheel (30). A driven member has spline teeth (36) that mate with spline teeth of the flywheel. A limiter (46) is associated with the flywheel and the driven member to limit maximum axial movement and maximum radial movement between the flywheel and the driven member. The limiter includes a set of pins that are connected to the flywheel and the member. The flywheel and the driven member include a groove (50) that accepts a set of rigid pin and a bore (31), which is thread-connected to the rigid pin.    USE - Drivetrain for use with a power unit (claimed) e.g. combustion engine such as gasoline or gaseous fuel-powered engine, and non-combustion engine such as fuel cell and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The drivetrain minimizes translational shock loading between the power unit and a driven unit, and improves the component life of an associated spline interface with the use of a flexible flywheel-tocrankshafi connection. The utilization of the groove and the pin reduces the cost of the drivetrain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for transmitting motion to generate rotational motion    (2) a power unit comprising an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a drivetrain.    Power unit (10)    Crankshaft (24)    Flywheel (30)    Bore (31)    Spline teeth (36)    Flexible plate (44)    Limiter (46)    Groove (50)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a unit placed on an axle for deflecting an aerodynamic force. The unit is placed on the axle for transforming one form of energy into another form of energy. A deflecting aerodynamic torque is transferred into electrical energy. An aerogenerator unit is placed on the axle responsive for extracting usable energy. The aerogenerator unit comprises a generator armature, turbine/clutch unit (30), where the clutch unit is configured with a blade unit. A rotational torque and deflecting torque affect a control function of regenerative energy.    USE - Renewable energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle increases the efficiency of the tangential airflow through the clutch unit without essentially changing the compact and robust structure of the prism-form. The tangential airflow enables achieving optimum clutch unit efficiency, and generates maximum airflow in directional/relative motion through which the force is converted into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a renewable energy vehicle.    Turbine/clutch unit (30)    Mounting base (31)    Battery cell unit (65)    Micro processor (70)    Upper plate (100)
NOVELTY - The module has a fixing portion provided on the heat dissipation surface of a heat dissipation section. A gate conductor is connected to a gate terminal of the module. A gate electrode terminal of a semiconductor chip and the gate conductor are connected with each other. A conduction section formed on the other heat dissipation section is connected to an emitter surface of the chip.    USE - Double-face-cooled semiconductor module for inverter circuit system of power conversion device used for driving vehicle such as fuel battery car and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency and reliability of the semiconductor module are improved efficiently, as the upper and lower arms series circuits formation operations are performed on one heat dissipation section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power conversion device.    Channel case (212)    Inlet section of channel case (246)    Control circuit connector (373)    Single driver integrated circuit (374)    Electrode terminals (532,572)
NOVELTY - A membrane (20) comprises substrate (21) including ion-conducting region(s) (33) and non-ion-conducting region(s) (35A,35B). The ion-conducting region(s) allows the ions to pass through the substrate. The non-ion-conducting region(s) does not allow the ions to pass through the substrate. The ion-conducting region has ion-conducting passageway(s) that extends through the substrate. The ion-conducting passageways contain ion-conducting material (26) having ion-conductivity more than the non-ion-conducting region of the substrate.    USE - Membrane for electrochemical such as fuel cell, chlor-alkali cells and electrolysis cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has excellent mechanical properties and ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane comprises substrate including ion-conducting region(s) and non-ion-conducting region(s). The ion-conducting region(s) allows the ions to pass through the substrate. The non-ion-conducting region(s) does not allow the ions to pass through the substrate. The ion-conducting region has ion-conducting passageway(s) that extends through the substrate. The ion-conducting passageways contain ion-conducting material having ion-conductivity more than the non-ion-conducting region of the substrate. The substrate comprises a polymer film including copolymer of tetrafluoroethlyene and perfluoro-3,6-dioxa-4-methyl-7-octenesulfonyl fluoride. The ion-conducting material comprises an ionomer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of ion-conducting membrane.    Ion-conducting membrane (20)    Substrate (21)    Ion-conducting material (26)    Ion-conducting region (33)    Non-ion conducting regions (35A,35B)
NOVELTY - Making aromatic sulfonimide polymer involves polymerizing sulfonimide compound in the presence of a zerovalent transition metal and a neutral ligand.    USE - For making aromatic sulfonimide polymer useful as membranes in electrochemical cell, fuel cell (claimed), and as cation-exchange resins.    ADVANTAGE - The polymers exhibit good ionic conductivity, hydration, chemical, thermal, and mechanical stability at high temperatures, and low reactant permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Making aromatic sulfonimide polymer involves polymerizing sulfonimide compound of formula Ar-S(O)2-N(M)-(S(O)2-Rf-S(O)2-N(M))m-S(O)2-Ar (I) in the presence of a zerovalent transition metal and a neutral ligand.    Ar=univalent group of formula (i)-(iii) (all optionally substituted by fluorine);    Rf=1-20C perfluorinated alkylene (optionally substituted by ether oxygens or halogens);    m=1-6;    p=average number of monomeric units;    M=monovalent cation;    Q=S, SO2, CO or CR1R2;    R1 and R2=branched or cyclic 1-10C perfluorinated alkyl;    R1+R2=ring;and    X=chlorine, bromine, iodine, methanesulfonate or trifluoromethanesulfonate.
NOVELTY - A welding projection surrounding area (241) is located between a welding projection (244) provided for welding the interconnector to a unit cell and a supporting surface (210) which provides mechanical support for the unit cells. The supporting surface and the welding projection are thicker than the welding projection surrounding area. The supporting surface is thicker than an outer wall of the unit cell and the welding projection surrounding area thickness is equal to or thinner than outer wall of the unit cell.    USE - Interconnector for alkali storage battery such as nickel-hydride battery, nickel-cadmium battery, and lithium-based storage battery such as lithium-ion battery and lithium-polymer battery, etc used as power source for electric motor tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnector for unit cell with low cost, excellent weldability and excellent mechanical strength is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the interconnector coupled with upper surface of a spacer.    Unit cell (102)    Supporting surface (210)    Welding projection surrounding area (241)    Welding projection (244)    Spacer (300)
NOVELTY - A control device (2) has a calculating unit hat calculates a target output of a polymer-electrolyte fuel cell (14) corresponding to an output required for a motor (16). A determination unit determines whether the required output is increased or decreased. A limiting unit gradually decreases the target output during deceleration when decrease in required output is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the battery and the converter are prevented and average power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell vehicle with a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell vehicle (12)    Polymer-electrolyte fuel cell (14)    Motor (16)    Battery (18)    Control device (32)
NOVELTY - The heater (61) has a foil heater element, interposed between inner surfaces of two insulating resin films. The heater element includes a heater terminal portion connectable to a lead wire through which electric current is conducted to the heater element. The heater terminal portion protrudes into a film void part in a planar direction and is placed inside the film void part that is defined by a film through hole. The film through hole is formed through one of the insulating resin films.    USE - Laminated sheet heater i.e. lead wire-equipped laminated sheet heater, for use in a heating unit for heating a power generating element of a battery structure (claimed) i.e. heater-equipped battery structure, that is utilized as a power source of a hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater terminal portion of the heater element is connectable to the lead wire through which the electric current is conducted to the heater element and protrudes into the film void part in the planar direction, where the heater terminal portion is placed inside the film void part, thus requiring only a small mounting space, while providing high reliability in electrical connection between a heater element and a lead wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery structure comprising a power generating element    (2) a heater unit comprising a holding member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heater-equipped battery structure.    Space (S)    Heater-equipped battery structure (10)    Housing members (20, 30)    Recessed part (34)    Housing case (40)    Battery pack (50)    Heater units (60, 70)    Laminated sheet heater (61)    Holder (65)    Auxiliary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The adsorbent is prepared by adding a compound to activated carbon or a mixture of activated carbon and zeolite. The mixture of activated carbon and zeolite has porosity more than 70%, specific surface area greater than 1,000 square miter per gram, hardness more than 95% and particle size from 12x 6-4x 6 mesh. The ratio of activated carbon to zeolite in the mixture is 2:8-8:2.    USE - Adsorbent for adsorbing sulfur components of fuel gas and for use in desulfurization device of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorbent has large adsorption capacity, effectively removes sulfur components from a fuel gas at ambient temperature, reduces the risk of sulfur poisoning during deformation and embody a stable fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compound is selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, copper oxide, zinc oxide, copper (II) chloride, sodium carbonate, potassium iodide, iron (II) chloride, iron oxide or iodine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel system with desulfurization device.    Desulfurization device (1)    Reformer (2)    Carbon monoxide transformer (3)    Heater (5)    Control device (12)    Fuel system (100)
NOVELTY - The storage battery (100) has a positive electrode terminal (122) and negative electrode terminal (124), which comes in contact with the frame and simultaneously with the installation of the storage battery. A bus bar (146) is provided and the two ends are connected with the negative electrode tap and negative electrode strap (144). One end of the negative electrode strap part of the bus bar is connected with a negative electrode strap.    USE - Storage battery for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The bus bar is provided whose both ends are connected with the negative electrode tap and negative electrode strap and one end of the negative electrode strap part of the bus bar is connected with a negative electrode strap., and hence allows the direct installation of the storage battery and earthed without additional device and prevents the generation of spark when a positive electrode terminal is connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective sectional view of the storage battery.    Storage battery (100)    Positive electrode terminal (122)    Negative electrode terminal (124)    Negative electrode strap (144)    Bus bar (146)
NOVELTY - The supply has a power supply decision unit (4) monitoring an operation of a main gun and an inner electronic device (3) in case of power on. The decision unit determines whether to drive an auxiliary hydraulic device (2) for operation of the main gun or inner electronic device according to a predetermined order. The decision unit allows an auxiliary power device (1) to supply power to the auxiliary hydraulic device or inner electronic device based on the determination. The auxiliary power device informs about low voltage state by alarm sound.    USE - Auxiliary power supply for use in a combat vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply informs about the discharge in using the the auxiliary power device or inner electronic device in advance, thus reducing the power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power using the feeder power supply of a combat vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a combat vehicle auxiliary power supply '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Auxiliary power device (1)    Auxiliary hydraulic device (2)    Inner electronic device (3)    Power supply decision unit (4)    Alarm lamp (6)
NOVELTY - The humidifying system has cooling water storage tank (110) which is set at bottom of fuel cell (100). A humidifying chamber (10) has double wall structure on inner and outer wall, and is equipped with heat exchange unit. The heat exchange unit is attached to inner wall surface. A sprayer is mounted on humidifying chamber. A radiator (50) is where cooling water passes from humidifying chamber. A pressurizing pump (30) supplies reaction water from cooling water storage tank to humidifying chamber. An ECU (150) controls the operation of pressurizing pump such that humidifying degree is adjusted.    USE - Humidifying system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a compact sized humidifying system with increased in durability and less energy consumption while ensuring easy control of water by equipping an ECU which controls the operation of pressurizing pump such that humidifying degree is adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is schematic-block diagram of the humidifying system for fuel cell vehicle.    Humidifying chamber (10)    Pressurizing pump (30)    Radiator (50)    Fuel cell (100)    Water storage tank (110)    ECU (150)
NOVELTY - The signal output circuit (1) has a variable current source (22) which generates charging current or discharge current (Ic) according to voltage (Vc) between terminals of capacitor (C1). A current output circuit (3) charges or discharges capacitor by electric current (Ic) according to voltage (Vc), when voltage between terminals of capacitor is lower than reference voltage (Vref), while charges or discharges capacitor by electric current according to difference of power supply voltage (Vcc) and voltage when voltage between terminals of capacitor is higher than reference voltage.    USE - Signal output circuit for use in asynchronous serial communication network e.g. serial communication network for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase in circuit scale since harmonic component of signal to output is suppressed by providing the current output circuit which charges or charges capacitor with electric current produced by variable current source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the signal output circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Signal output circuit (1)    Current output circuit (3)    Variable current source (22)    Capacitor (C1)    Electric current (Ic)    Voltage (Vc)    Power supply voltage (Vcc)    Reference voltage (Vref)
NOVELTY - The electrode material has an aluminum particle layer which is provided with an oxide film on a surface of a base material. The oxide film is formed by a vapor deposition of the aluminum target of specific purity within an inert gas atmosphere containing oxygen. The electrode material has aluminum of a valve metal particle layer of specific purity. The valve metal particle is mixed with predetermined distribution in specific value. The primary particle of the valve metal particle is distributed throughout the particle diameter of the material.    USE - Electrode material for an electrolytic capacitor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material provides an unprecedented high electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - The cell (11) has a separator (21) for constituting a gas flow path (41) through which a reactive gas flows between membrane-electrode assemblies on both surfaces of a membrane-electrode assembly (22). A contact surface includes the membrane-electrode assembly in a rib (40), where the rib is protruded to the membrane electrode assembly side. A surface treatment layer formed in the surface by a large surface treatment material of an elasticity modulus.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of a fuel cell electric vehicle, a vessel, an aircraft, an electric train, or a walking robot. Can also be used as a power generation equipment for a building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell improves the electric power generation efficiency at which a reactive gas is smoothly flowed along a gas flow path is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a separator explaining a structure of the separator.    Fuel cell (11)    Separator (21)    Membrane-electrode assembly (22)    Rib (40)    Gas flow path (41)
NOVELTY - The aging apparatus has load device (22) which consumes load current from fuel cell stack (1) at the time of dummy run. The controller (35) decreases the load current between fuel cell and load device, making the size of the load current increase in steps with progress of time.    USE - Aging apparatus for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to age the fuel cell for a short time without generating platinum elution by providing controller which decreases load current between fuel cell and load device, making the size of load current increase in steps with progress of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an aging method of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block schematic structure of the aging apparatus of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Load device (22)    Cathode gas flow rate adjustment valve (24)    Anode gas flow rate adjustment valve (26)    Controller (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has two gas diffusion layers (76, 77) and a gas blocking layer (80) formed between structural elements of fuel cells. The gas blocking layer is formed in a gas flow path formation structure (79). The gas blocking layer is separated from the gas diffusion layer, when the fuel cell is in a disassembled state. A gas diffusion processing portion (84) is provided in the boundary of the gas blocking layer.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structural element is prevented from being damaged during disassembling of the fuel cell. The fuel cell can be reassembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of a fuel cell in an assembled state and a disassembled state respectively.    Gas diffusion layers (76, 77)    Gas flow path formation structure (79)    Gas blocking layer (80)    Anchor-effect portion (81)    Gas diffusion processing portion (84)
NOVELTY - The liquid level detector (4) has battery case (10a) on which the liquid level of electrolyte solution is located on outer wall surface. A temperature sensor (6) is arranged in minimum position (10b) vicinity of liquid level of electrolyte solution. A memory unit temporarily stores the temperature information obtained by temperature sensor.    USE - Liquid level detector for use in lead battery (claimed) used for engine starting of vehicle, to determine liquid level of electrolyte solution.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to determine liquid level reduction of lead battery with sufficient precision by arranging an inexpensive temperature sensor on battery case outer wall surface, without using a corrosion resistant liquid level detection electrode. Provides liquid level detector with low cost and favorable precision without changing internal structure of lead battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lead battery with liquid level detector.    Liquid level detector (4)    Temperature sensor (6)    Lead battery (10)    Battery case (10a)    Minimum position (10b)
NOVELTY - An electric-power generating apparatus (1) consists of a vaporizer for heating and instantly vaporizing a liquid obtained by mixing biomass and water, electric-power-generating units (I,II), and a hydrogen generator for producing hydrogen from vapor. Unit (I) converts vapor pressure while liquid vaporizing into vapor. Unit (II) electrochemically burns the hydrogen gas produced by the hydrogen generator to convert it into electrical energy.    USE - Apparatus is used for generating electric power (claimed) for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has excellent electric-power generating efficiency and economical efficiency. The quantity of biomass consumed is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electric-power-generating apparatus.    Electric-power-generating apparatus (1)    Biomass proliferation apparatus (2)    Reactors (3,5)    Primary generator (4)    Secondary generator (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack structure (11) has several solid oxide fuel cell units (1) comprised by central flow-path components (5) which comprise gas discharge hole (22) and gas discharge flow path (52) to perform supply and discharge of fuel gas from the space of a cell plate (2). A cylinder shaped porous section (20) is provided in a gas introduction path (51A) so that each gas introductory passage (51) of the components continues mutually.    USE - Solid-oxide fuel call stack structure used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous section is provided in the gas introduction path, the heat receiving area is increased while equalizing the distribution of temperature in radial direction. Hence heat is transferred easily and the heat time is shortened while improving the utilization of reformation heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial enlarged sectional view of fuel call stack structure.    Fuel cell units (1)    Cell plate (2)    Flow-path components (5)    Fuel cell stack structure (11)    Porous section (20)    Gas discharge hole (22)    Gas introductory passage (51)    Gas introduction path (51A)    Gas discharge flow path (52)
NOVELTY - The cutting device (1) has workpiece conveyance portions (10,20) that mount and convey secondary battery. A workpiece height detection portion (40) is arranged in upper part of workpiece cutting portion (30), and detects height of secondary battery. A adjustment portion adjust height of cutting by workpiece cutting portion according to detected result of workpiece height detection unit.    USE - Cutting device for terminal of secondary battery e.g. lead storage battery, industrial battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a cutting device that can positions cutting height automatically to an apparatus, and process cutting efficiently and correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cutting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of cutting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cutting device (1)    Workpiece conveyance portions (10,20)    First conveyance base (12)    Workpiece cutting portion (30)    Workpiece height detection portion (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel feeding and fuel discharge pipes that are maintained by holding portion that makes fuel cell stack displaceable to surface direction that is vertical to lamination of fuel cell stack. A fuel path (27) is connected to fuel feeding and fuel discharge pipes that are removed from center of ends of board of fuel cell stack by lamination direction of fuel cell stack. The unit fuel cells are stacked through fuel electrode side and oxygen electrode side flow-path formation portions (25B) that has flow path which is spread in peripheral direction from flow path (26).    USE - Fuel cell system used for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to rapidly emit water that is generated within fuel cell by moving fuel cell stack with vibration and centrifugal force. Enables to smoothly displace fuel cell stack by vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual view of an example of oxygen electrode side flow path formation portion.    Oxygen electrode side flow-path formation portion (25B)    Outer peripheral portion (25C)    Flow path (26)    Fuel path (27)    Protruding portion (29)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle is equipped with battery pack (1) positioned in the console box (21) positioned between the driver's seat (11) and front passenger seat. The cold wind duct (51) provided with opening (51a) is formed in the console box for providing cold air to the battery pack positioned inside console box.    USE - Motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control performance of electrical storage pack positioned among the seats can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Driver's seat (11)    Console box (21)    Cold wind duct (51)    Opening of cold wind duct (51a)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has capacitors that are connected between relay and voltage rise converter, and voltage rise converter and load. An electronic control unit (ECU) detects the physical quantity such as voltage value of capacitor and capacitor that is charged by pre charge unit, electric current value of electrical storage mechanism and temperature of voltage rise converter. The ECU detects the abnormality of power supply circuit based on detected physical quantity.    USE - Control apparatus for power supply circuit of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the power supply circuit can be detected correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of power supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power converter consists of a switching element (7) with an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) (7a) and a free wheeling diode (7b). A cooling medium path pours a cooling medium for cooling the switching element. The cooling medium path comprises a projection (8) which is projected out from a wall surface at the side opposite to the switching element, towards the compatible region (A) of the switching element.    USE - Power converter for use in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switching element of the power converter can be cooled efficiently, by forming the projection in the cooling medium path with respect to the compatible region of the switching element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the projection in the cooling medium path.    Switching element (7)    IGBT (7a)    Free wheeling diode (7b)    Projection (8)    Compatible region (A)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an active material layer on a surface of a collector. The active material layer molds composite particles with dry process. The composite particles contain electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder. The electrode active material contains graphite or graphite-like particles.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical element such as electrical double layer capacitor (claimed), and for lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, portable terminal, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle, and solar electric power generation energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrochemical element having excellent electrostatic capacitance, charging/discharging cycle characteristics and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode has an active material layer on a surface of a collector. The active material layer molds composite particles with dry process. The composite particles contain electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder. The electrode active material contains graphite or graphite-like particles. The electrode active material is graphite-like particles having coating layer. The coating layer is crystalline carbon allotrope or amorphous carbon allotrope. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a case (2) with an organic type electrolyte solution for accommodating a positive electrode (1), and a sealant (4) for sealing an opening of the case. The case has a gas sensor (7) that is provided between a gas permeable structure (5) and a reversible valve (6), which permeates and discharges a gas generated by the electrode inside and outside the capacitor, respectively.    USE - Capacitor for use in electronic device, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection of gas emitted within the capacitor can be performed efficiently, by providing the gas sensor between the gas permeable structure and reversible valve. The capacitor is reliable and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (1)    Case (2)    Sealant (4)    Gas permeable structure (5)    Reversible valve (6)    Gas sensor (7)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode having anode mix, and a cathode. The anode mix contains lithium-manganese-nickel-cobalt oxide as an anode active material, and has packing density of 2.2-3.6 g/cm3 and film thickness of 50 mu m or less.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent load characteristics and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises an anode having anode mix, and a cathode. The anode mix contains lithium-manganese-nickel-cobalt oxide (Li1+x(MnyNizCo1-y-z)1-xO2, where x is 0-0.4 (excluding 0 and 0.4), y is 0-1 (excluding 0), and z is 0-1) as an anode active material, and has packing density of 2.2-3.6 g/cm3 and film thickness of 50 mu m or less. The anode mix further contains lithium-manganese-nickel-cobalt oxide (Li1.20Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2) as anode active material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anode.
NOVELTY - A cathode material is obtained by mixing substance (a1) having average particle diameter of 18-40 mu m, and substance (a2) having average particle diameter of 1-15 mu m. The difference in the average particle diameter of substance (a1) and (a2) is more than 5 mu m, and the ratio of content of substance (a2) and the sum total content of substance (a1 and a2) is 10 weight% or more. The value of standard deviation of cathode material is 0.25 or more, and is more than the value of the standard deviation of substance (a1) and (a2).    USE - Cathode material is used in cathode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material has excellent discharging load characteristics and cyclic characteristics, and provides battery having excellent capacity.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an adjustment plate (254) adjacent to a laminated structure (1315) in the accommodated state of end plates (252 A1, 252 A2) and fixed plates (252 B1,252 B2). An air-gas manifold (54) and exhaust-gas manifold (53 A1) are directly fixed to the end plates and the fixed plates.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction of the fuel cell system is enabled, by arranging the air-gas manifold and exhaust-gas manifold as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the laminated structure.    Exhaust-gas manifold (53 A1)    Air-gas manifold (54)    End plates (252 A1, 252 A2)    Fixed plates (252 B1,252 B2)    Adjustment plate (254)    Laminated structure (1315)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates the remaining capacity of a lithium ion secondary battery. A temperature sensor detects the temperature of the battery. A setting unit sets the battery output which exceeds a rated output based on the calculated remaining capacity of battery and detected battery temperature on reception of output restriction request.    USE - Control apparatus e.g. battery electronic control unit for controlling output of lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery output which exceeds the rated output is sets based on remaining capacity and temperature of the battery, the performance of the battery can be exhibited and the internal combustion engine can be started smoothly at the time of cryogenic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle;    (2) battery output control method; and    (3) vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the control operation of the battery electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation system (1) has a modifier (7) to generate a reformed gas by modifying a fuel gas by a modification catalyst, a carbon monoxide removal device (a) (8) to which reformed gas is supplied, and reduces concentration of carbon monoxide in the reformed gas, a fuel cell (2) to which reformed gas with low carbon monoxide is supplied, and removes electric power with respect to electrochemical reaction of reformed gas, a feed route of reformed gas and a carbon monoxide removal device (b) (9).    USE - Electric power generation system is used for electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system has excellent starting performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric power generation system has a modifier to generate a reformed gas by modifying a fuel gas by a modification catalyst, a carbon monoxide removal device (a) to which reformed gas is supplied, and reduces concentration of carbon monoxide in the reformed gas, a fuel cell to which reformed gas with low carbon monoxide is supplied, and removes electric power with respect to electrochemical reaction of reformed gas, a feed route of reformed gas provided between the modifier and the carbon monoxide removal device (a), and a carbon monoxide removal device (b) to reduce concentration of carbon monoxide in the reformed gas generated with the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Modifier (7)    Carbon monoxide removal devices (8,9)    Hydrogen fuel device (11)
NOVELTY - A connection structure of lead wire has a pad containing gold, a lead wire which is joined to the pad, and a protective film which is covered from the pad and the lead wire and contains oxygen-deficiency oxide, tantalum, silicon and oxygen as constituent element.    USE - Connection structure of lead wire is used for carburetor (claimed), and for fuel cell electric vehicle, mobile phone, notebook personal computer and electrification residence.    ADVANTAGE - The connection structure of lead wire has excellent electrical resistivity and heat resistance, and prevents electrolysis of liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A connection structure of lead wire has a pad containing gold, a lead wire which is joined to the pad, and a protective film which is covered from the pad and the lead wire and contains oxygen-deficiency oxide, tantalum, silicon and oxygen as constituent element. The protective film contains tantalum-silicon oxide (Ta1-xSix)1-yOy, where x is 0.3-0.45 and y is 0.69-0.7. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connecting lead wire.
NOVELTY - The cooling structure of the battery pack (10) circulates the air along the outer periphery of a division that accommodates a direct current (DC)-DC converter (152). A channel (108) is formed so that the air is discharged to the exterior of the battery pack. The air is circulated to the channel by a cooling fan. The space and a channel (106) in the division are connected by an opening formed in the wall surface of the channel adjacent to the division.    USE - Cooling structure of battery pack for supplying electric power to rotary electric machine mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The channel and the space in division are connected by the opening and the air is circulated by the cooling fan. Hence the atmospheric temperature in the division can fall and the electric equipment is protected from the damage by the heat even if the space for accommodating the electric equipment is limited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the distribution channel for air of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Accommodating portion (100)    Channels (106,108)    Battery module assembly (110)    DC-DC converter (152)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has air flow path (105) and hydrogen flow path (106) formed in air side separator (103) and hydrogen side separator (104) respectively. A separator (108) for moisture content removal is arranged between the edge portion cell (100) and current collection board (101), in direct contact with the hydrogen side separator. An electrolytic membrane (110) for moisture content removal is provided between the hydrogen flow path and the air flow path (109) of the separator (108).    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flooding in edge portion cell can be suppressed, by providing electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Edge portion cell (100)    Current collection board (101)    Air side separator (103)    Hydrogen side separator (104)    Air flow path (105,109)    Hydrogen flow path (106)    Separator (108)    Electrolytic membrane (110)
NOVELTY - The system has uncollected hydrogen gas circulation path (132) that discharges the hydrogen gas not collected by the hydrogen collection fuel cell (150). A hydrogen suction filter (133) is provided in the path to remove the impurity in the hydrogen gas. An uncollected oxygen gas circulation path (142) discharges the oxygen gas not collected by the hydrogen collection fuel cell. An oxygen suction filter (143) is provided in the oxygen gas circulation path to remove the impurity in the oxygen gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Waste gas of system is eliminated. System produces electric power using the recovered hydrogen and oxygen gas such that efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram explaining the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Uncollected hydrogen gas circulation path (132)    Hydrogen suction filter (133)    Uncollected oxygen gas circulation path (142)    Oxygen suction filter (143)    Hydrogen collection fuel cell (150)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery has an annular first projection unit (1c) of a non-perfect circle type which surrounds a columnar insertion unit and is formed in the surface abutted to the insulation gasket at the collar unit of the columnar insertion unit. The annular second projection unit (3b) of a non-perfect circle type surrounds a through-hole and is formed in the surface facing the collar unit at a sealing board (3). The annular projection units are positioned in a way which allows the projection units to not overlap with each other with respect to the sealing board.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for use as drive power supply of mobile phone. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, digital camera, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the sealing property of an electrode external terminal and an insulation gasket by compressing the insulation gasket by the annular projection units. Prevents the liquid spill in a closed type battery since the electrode external terminal is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a planar perspective view of the terminal fixing unit of the battery.    Electrode external terminal (1)    Annular first projection unit (1c)    Insulation gasket (2)    Sealing board (3)    Annular second projection unit (3b)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode containing cathode active material, anode and non-aqueous electrolyte (5). The cathode active material contains specific boride(s).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode containing cathode active material, anode and non-aqueous electrolyte (5). The cathode active material contains boride(s) of formula: MB2, where M is aluminum, magnesium, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, neptunium, niobium, plutonium, scandium, samarium, terbium, uranium, vanadium, thulium, yttrium, ytterbium, molybdenum, manganese, lutetium, hafnium, iron, gadolinium, erbium, dysprosium, chromium, gold or silver. Preferably, boride is titanium boride or tantalum boride. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium hexafluorophosphate, or linear carbonate or cyclic carbonate preferably propylene carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Working electrode (1)    Counter electrode (2)    Reference pole (3)    Separator (4)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Cell container (10)
NOVELTY - A basic aqueous solution is added to non-electrolytic nickel metal-plating waste liquid to obtain basic nickel supported liquid. The obtained liquid and low grade carbon particles are mixed. The nickel in the liquid is supported on the carbon particles, and nickel is recovered from the waste liquid as nickel supported carbon.    USE - Recovery of nickel for use in gasification of low grade coal (claimed) and producing gas such as hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide used for thermal power generation, town gas, chemical material and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Nickel is recovered easily and economically.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen involves supplying carbon dioxide and source gas containing hydrocarbon such as methane to high-frequency induction thermal-plasma region and reforming hydrocarbon. The high-frequency induction thermal-plasma is generated with argon or helium. The source gas is natural gas. Water vapor is further supplied to high-frequency induction thermal-plasma region.    USE - Manufacture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen used for large-scale hydrogen-burning turbine electric power generation and fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide and hydrogen can be manufactured efficiently by reforming the hydrocarbon without using catalyst.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeable membrane (16) consists of a hydrogen ionized catalyst layer (14) coated and formed on the surface(s) of a partially thin hydrogen-permeable membrane material (13). The membrane material is formed using a foil (9) containing tantalum or molybdenum. The catalyst layer is a palladium layer.    USE - Hydrogen-permeable membrane is used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane has excellent hydrogen-permeation performance characteristics, economical efficiency, strength, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-permeable membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of the hydrogen-permeable membrane.    Porous base-material thin film sheet (5)    Foil (9)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane material (13)    Hydrogen ionized catalyst layer (14)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (16)
NOVELTY - The reformer (10) has microwave heating element (16) and humidification catalyst (18) that are inserted into reaction tube (12) through which reformation fuel is provided. A cavity resonator (20) in which reaction tube is inserted has microwave oscillator (30) for irradiating microwave towards microwave heating element.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system used as motive power source of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reformation fuel can be vaporized effectively and reliably even if supply amount of reformation fuel is increased, since the microwave heating element is heated quickly using the microwave irradiated from microwave oscillator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (10)    Reaction tube (12)    Microwave heating element (16)    Humidification catalyst (18)    Cavity resonator (20)    Microwave oscillator (30)
NOVELTY - A composite-type conductive material has oxygen ion conduction phase (A) containing complex oxide (1) and electronic-conduction phase (B) containing perovskite-type complex oxide (2).    USE - Composite-type conductive material is used for oxygen-permeating film.    ADVANTAGE - The composite-type conductive material provides oxygen-permeating film with low time-dependent deterioration and excellent oxygen-permeating ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite-type conductive material has oxygen ion conduction phase (A) containing complex oxide of formula: Ce-Re-O (1) and electronic-conduction phase (B) containing perovskite-type complex oxide of formula: Re-M-O (2), where Re is yttrium or rare earth element, and M is metallic element chosen from vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, iron, manganese, aluminum, gallium and indium.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a power generation engine (50) that drives the drive motor (52) mounted in the vehicle body frame (2) with the power generated in a fuel cell (51). A fuel cylinder (22) that supplies fuel to the fuel cell is mounted in the vehicle body frame along the upper direction of the rear wheel (9) and the downward direction of the seat (20). A protector (35) is bent upwards from the back of the seat and supported under the seat to cover the side portion of the fuel cylinder.    USE - Fuel cell two wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in vehicle width can be suppressed while ensuring the rigidity of the fuel cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the left view of the fuel cell two wheeled motor vehicle.    Fuel cell two wheeled motor vehicle (1)    Vehicle body frame (2)    Rear wheel (9)    Seat (20)    Fuel cylinder (22)    Protector (35)    Power generation engine (50)    Fuel cell (51)    Drive motor (52)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen separator (1) comprises a porous support (2) and a hydrogen-permeable membrane (3) which selectively permeates hydrogen. Porous support has a plate shape or cylindrical shape with opening on one end or both ends. Hydrogen-permeable membrane contains particles having tilted structure that becomes large towards the surface of porous support. The hydrogen-permeable membrane contains palladium or its alloy. The surface of porous support is covered by a barrier layer.    USE - Hydrogen separator used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen permeable membrane has particles having tilted structure, the leakage amount of gas other than hydrogen is reduced. Fuel cell effectively uses hydrogen separated from hydrogen separator as fuel for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of hydrogen separator.    Hydrogen separator (1)    Porous support (2)    Hydrogen-permeable membrane (3)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separator has a tabular porous support component, a hydrogen separation portion, a hydrogen-permeable membrane, a sealing component and an attachment portion. The hydrogen separation portion is formed on inner surface and/or outer surface of the tabular porous support component. The attachment portion couples the hydrogen separation portion through the sealing component. The thickness of the hydrogen separation portion contacted with sealing component is 0.1-30 mm larger than the thickness of the portion non-contacted with the sealing component.    USE - Hydrogen separator is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separator provides fuel cell having excellent durability and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen separator has a tabular porous support component, a hydrogen separation portion, a hydrogen-permeable membrane, a sealing component and an attachment portion. The hydrogen separation portion is formed on inner surface and/or outer surface of the tabular porous support component. The hydrogen-permeable membrane selectively permeates hydrogen gas. The attachment portion couples the hydrogen separation portion through the sealing component. The thickness of the hydrogen separation portion contacted with sealing component is 0.1-30 mm larger than the thickness of the portion non-contacted with the sealing component. The hydrogen-permeable membrane contains palladium or palladium alloy. The sealing component is formed by expanded graphite.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device (10) consists of a cathode (16) and an anode (20) immersed in an electrolyte solution containing a supporting electrolyte. The electrolyte solution contains an organic compound which has reversible oxidation-reduction property and takes a cation structure in oxidation state. The cathode includes a material which can occlude and detach metallic lithium or lithium ion. The anode includes a carbon material having a cation-exchange group exchangeable for the organic compound of cation structure.    USE - Electrical storage device is used as electrical-double-layer capacitor, hybrid capacitor, false electrical-double-layer capacitor, or lithium ion battery in motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, portable personal computers, mobile telephones, and portable audio systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has improved electrical-storage capacity per unit weight of anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of evaluation cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (10)    Cathode (16)    Separator (18)    Anode (20)    Insulating resin ring (27)
NOVELTY - The battery includes a bottom case (8) which accommodates an electrode group and a sealant (10). The sealant crimps the opening provided in the upper end of the case. A connecting terminal (7) electrically connects the sealant, one electrode in the electrode group and a welded top collector (5). A portion of outer periphery of the connecting terminal and a portion of the sealant are crimped and electrically connected by a sealing.    USE - Battery e.g. cylindrical nickel hydride storage battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By crimping and electrically connecting the connecting terminal and the sealant using sealing, the leakage of electrolyte solution from the sealant is eliminated. So that the direct current resistance is reduced and the current collection performance improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view representing the structure of the cylindrical shaped storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Top collector (5)    Connecting terminal (7)    Bottom case (8)    Sealant (10)
NOVELTY - A solution (A) containing polymeric organic material dissolved in solvent is prepared. Water and a dispersing agent are added to the solution (A) and emulsified to obtain solution (B). Carbon particles are mixed with the obtained solution and the obtained mixture is baked in inert atmosphere to obtain cathode material. The carbon particles are graphite particles.    USE - Manufacture of material for cathode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric-electronic machinery apparatus, portable electronic device, motor vehicles and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode provides secondary batteries having excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, cycle characteristics, reduced irreversible capacitance and improved safety. The cathode material is manufactured without using expensive solvent and toxic substances.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has exhaust gas air outlet (27b) of a vapor liquid separation device (27) is maintained in valve opening state during running condition. The air inlet and outlet cut-off valves (38,39) are maintained at valve closing state during stop condition of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising hydrogen as fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The immobility of oxidizing agent gas by freezing of cut-off valves in low temperature environment is reduced by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidification module (15)    Air compressor (17)    Vapor liquid separation device (27)    Exhaust gas air outlet (27b)    Inlet and outlet cut-off valves (38,39)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an exhaust valve having a valve body provided with a flow path (61e) that connects the exterior in a circulatory system (10). A coolant flow path (51) penetrates the valve body, so that is independent of the flow path (61e).    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in walking robot, electric train, vessel, aircraft, and for electric power generation in residence and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of moisture content in exhaust valve is suppressed by heating up the valve using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Circulatory system (10)    Coolant flow path (51)    Valve chest (61c)    Valve seat (61d)    Flow path (61e)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a control unit that closes a fuel cap valve (35) provided in a fuel feeding pipe (31), a modification unit (21) that generates anode gas using a modification catalyst (21b) and a reformed gas valve (51a) provided in an reformed gas supply line (51). A moisture absorption device (71) absorbs water vapor in the blocked space. A radiator (72) cools the moisture absorptive device at the time of shutdown of the modification unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture in the blocked space is absorbed at the time of shutdown of the modification unit, the condensation of the water vapor can be reduced. Hence the durability of the modification catalysts in the modification unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification unit (21)    Modification catalyst (21b)    Fuel feeding pipe (31)    Fuel cap valve (35)    Reformed gas supply line (51)    Reformed gas valve (51a)    Moisture absorption device (71)    Radiator (72)
NOVELTY - The storage battery has a liquid stopper (10) having an injecting nozzle. The head (11) of the liquid stopper protrudes above the battery container and the cylindrical main portion (21) extends in a row in the lower end of the head. An exhaust hole (17) connected inside the main portion is formed in the surrounding wall (12A) of the head. A fan-shaped inclined surface (18) which carries out a fall inclination from the upper portion of the exhaust hole towards separation direction, is formed in the upper surface of the head of the liquid stopper.    USE - Storage battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery which prevents permeation of rain water is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the liquid stopper of the storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid stopper (10)    Head (11)    Surrounding wall (12A)    Exhaust hole (17)    Fan-shaped portion (18)    Cylindrical main portion (21)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises electrode body which consists of separator which is arranged between positive electrode with positive electrode active material which can occlude discharged lithium and phosphate containing inorganic compound, negative electrode and positive-negative electrode; nonaqueous electrolyte which is impregnated into the electrode body, battery container and electric current breaker structure which operates according to pressure change inside the battery and interrupts electric current.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for drive power supply of movement information terminals e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant (PDA), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current cutoff valve can be operated without raising the battery temperature and the battery can be safely inactivated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the electric current breaker of the battery.    Electric current cutoff valve (1)    Projection part (2)    Cut part (4)    Valve cap (6)    Mold-gassing hole (7)
NOVELTY - A proton conductor contains elements substituted by transition metal such that the valence of transition metal is smaller than valence of elements.    USE - Proton conductor is used for electrochemical cell for battery, sensor and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductor.
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery has electrolyte solution containing aluminum ion, selenium ion and/or titanium ion, and anode substrate face and/or anode active material containing lead-calcium alloy having bismuth, antimony and calcium.    USE - Lead storage battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability, and sulfation of cathode is suppressed. The bindability between active material particles is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for addition method of elements to anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph explaining relationship between cycle life and additional amount of element added to anode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell (1), is produced by a modifier (4). The raw materials and the mineral fuel are supplied to the modifier, by a raw-materials-and-mineral-fuel supply unit (2). A water supply tube (5) is connected to the modifier, for supplying water inside the modifier. A temperature sensor (21) which is provided inside the modifier, opposes the opening of the water supply tube at predetermined intervals.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus which can confirm the water supply to the modifier reliably, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Raw-materials-and-mineral-fuel supply unit (2)    Modifier (4)    Water supply tube (5)    Temperature sensor (21)
NOVELTY - A water supply tube (5) discharges the water supplied from the outside to a modifier. A feed valve (6) which is arranged in the middle of the tube adjusts the water quantity. A water treatment apparatus processes the water supplied to the modifier. A water tank (10) temporarily stores the processed water. The modifier performs a steam reforming in order to generate a reformed gas supplied to a fuel cell (1). A water temperature sensor (19) is arranged in upstream of water supply tube and vicinity of the feed valve.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the water supply tube and the water treatment apparatus is prevented by discharging water into the modifier from outside and the efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Water supply tube (5)    Feed valve (6)    Water tank (10)    Water temperature sensor (19)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas stored in high pressure tanks (16,18,20,22) is supplied to a fuel cell through a merging path (40). The electric power generated by fuel cell according to the supplied hydrogen gas, is measured by an electrical energy measuring unit (52). The pressure change of the hydrogen gas flowing through the merging path is detected by a pressure indicator (44). A control signal indicating the malfunctioning of the main stop-valves (24,26,28,30) is instructed in specified manner, when the pressure change of the hydrogen gas is larger than predefined value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components is reduced and the supply reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel-cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell vehicle (10)    High pressure tank (16,18,20,22)    Main stop valve (24,26,28,30)    Merging path (40)    Pressure indicator (44)    Fuel cell (46)    Electric control unit (50)    Electrical-energy measuring unit (52)
NOVELTY - A heat storage fluid circulation unit (24) circulates through the heat storage fluid picked out from a thermal storage tank (23), to a condensation unit (4) and returns the fluid to the thermal storage tank. A radiator (29) thermally radiates the heat storage fluid before removing from the thermal storage tank. The condensation unit condenses the water vapor contained in the waste gas by heat exchange with waste gas and heat storage fluid supplied by heat storage fluid circulation unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The water vapor in the condensation unit is condensed exactly. The waste gas is used effectively and heat saving is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condensation unit (4)    Thermal storage tank (23)    Heat storage fluid circulation unit (24)    Radiator (29)    Operation control unit (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a water pool portion for storing generated water of a fuel cell, between the fuel cell and a drain valve, and an intermediate valve between the fuel cell and the water pool portion. An electronic control unit (ECU) closes the intermediate valve, when electric power generation of fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used as power supply of home appliance and emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - Even if air mixes from cathode side of the fuel cell to anode side through polymer electrolyte membrane in electric power generation halt condition, prevents that air flows into the water pool portion from the anode side of the fuel cell effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing chart of the valve driving processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery contains electrolyte and cathode to which carbon mixture is unevenly distributed. The cathode contains active material. The electrolyte contains aluminum ion, selenium and/or titanium ion. The carbon is carbon black or activated carbon.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle and car.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability and charging efficiency.
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery contains electrolyte comprising aluminum ion, selenium ion, titanium and/or sodium ion. The electrolyte contains sodium ion of 0.002-0.05 mol/l.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle and car.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery is environmental friendly, and has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A lithium-transition metal composite oxide is obtained by forming secondary particles on primary particles of lithium-transition metal composite oxide (1), or by aggregating. The pore distribution curve is calculated by mercury intrusion technique. The lithium-transition metal composite oxides has main peak at pore radius of 1-50 mu m and subpeak at pore radius of 0.08-1 mu m.    USE - Lithium-transition metal composite oxide is used for electrodes for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) for portable electronic devices such as communication apparatus and for power supply of motive power source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-transition metal composite oxide has high electroconductivity. The lithium secondary battery having lithium-transition metal composite oxide has excellent capacitance and resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-transition metal composite oxide is obtained by forming secondary particles on primary particles of lithium-transition metal composite oxide of formula: LixNi(~a)Mn(~b)Co(~c)Q(~d)WyO2 (1), or by aggregating. The pore distribution curve is calculated by mercury intrusion technique. The lithium-transition metal composite oxides has main peak at pore radius of 1-50 mu m and sub-peak at pore radius of 0.08-1 mu m.    Q=aluminum, iron, gallium, tin, vanadium, chromium, copper, zinc, magnesium, titanium, germanium, boron, bismuth, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, zirconium and calcium;    ( alpha ),( beta )=0.2-0.6;    ( gamma )=0-0.5;    ( delta )=0-0.01;    ( alpha )+( beta )+( gamma )+( delta )=0.8-1.2;    x=0-1.2;and    y=0-0.1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-transition metal composite oxide.
NOVELTY - The state estimation apparatus (50) has a battery parameter-value setting unit (130) that variably sets the parameter values of a battery, based on the temperature of the battery, based on which the battery current density is estimated according to the voltage-electric current relational model formula. A boundary condition setting unit (140) sets sequentially the boundary condition in the interface of the active material, based on the estimated battery current density, based on which the lithium concentration distribution inside an active material is estimated.    USE - Apparatus for estimating internal state of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, etc., of electric power system used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The internal state of secondary battery can be easily estimated at high precision, without any complicated calculations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram of the state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    State estimation apparatus (50)    Diffusion estimation unit (100)    Electric current estimation unit (120)    Battery parameter-value setting unit (130)    Boundary condition setting unit (140)
NOVELTY - An operation control unit calculates a time-sequential prediction heat load data based on the managed time-sequential real thermal load data. The time-sequential prediction heat load data is calculated using time-sequential real thermal load data except high temperature thermal load data, when target hot water temperature is set higher than setting tapping temperature.    USE - Hot water supply apparatus for co-generation system installed in e.g. kitchen and bath room.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal load can be calculated appropriately, while reserving hot water in the storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (2)    Main power supply (7)    Heat exchanger (25)    Hot water supply path (27)    Auxiliary heating unit (28)
NOVELTY - The system has an operation-control unit that drives a cogeneration apparatus in an operation-time zone within the driving condition setting period. The control unit performs the intermittent driving of the apparatus such that the electric power is output relative to the real electric power load.    USE - Co-generation system for producing electric power and heat for household application.    ADVANTAGE - The intermittent driving of cogeneration apparatus is performed efficiently, so that the energy consumption of the apparatus is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage tank (2)    Heat-consumption terminal (3)    Hot water storage unit (4)    Auxiliary heater (28)    Supply channel (29)
NOVELTY - A strontium-titanate crystals is formed by doping with metallic element or semimetal element excluding niobium, indium and lanthanoid. The metallic element or semimetal element has atomic number of 79 or less.    USE - Strontium-titanate crystals for electrode material used for electrode of fuel cell. Can also be used for semiconductor-material, thermoelectric conversion material and photocatalyst material.    ADVANTAGE - The strontium-titanate crystals has favorable resistivity, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of strontium-titanate crystals.
NOVELTY - The reactor has reactor units which are connected to width portions (25b, 25c) which are connected together through a narrow portion (25e) which is narrower than that of the width portions. The reactors units have stacked perforated panels provided with several holes.    USE - Reactor for electric power generation system (claimed) of mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the reactor is reduced. Since the width of the narrow portion is narrower than that of width portions, heat conduction between the width portions is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the reactor.    Frame (24)    Reactor main structure (25)    Width portions (25b,25c)    Narrow portion (25e)    Caps (44-47)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon type fuel and water vapor are supplied to a water vapor modification catalyst, and supply of water vapor is continued while stopping supply of hydrocarbon type fuel for instant, to regenerate modification catalyst. The water vapor modification catalyst supports 0.3-5 mass% of ruthenium as an active metal to an ( alpha )-alumina support which supported 2-25 mass% of ( alpha )-alumina rare-earth element oxide and 0.1-15 mass% of alkaline earth element oxide.    USE - Regeneration of modification catalyst used for water vapor modification reaction used for producing hydrogen used for electric power generation system, and fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The modification catalyst is regenerated effectively, without consuming excess fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrocarbon type fuel and water vapor are supplied to a water vapor modification catalyst, and supply of water vapor is continued while stopping supply of hydrocarbon type fuel for instant, to regenerate modification catalyst. The water vapor modification catalyst supports 0.3-5 mass% of ruthenium as an active metal to an ( alpha )-alumina support which supported 2-25 mass% of ( alpha )-alumina rare-earth element oxide and 0.1-15 mass% of alkaline earth element oxide. The regenerated modification catalyst undergoes water vapor modification reaction to generate hydrogen from hydrocarbon type fuel.
NOVELTY - A reactor (600) has a high temperature reaction unit (604) which generates reaction of material at high temperature, and a low temperature reaction unit (606) which generates reaction of the reaction material at low temperature. A partition (795) is provided in the inner wall of a heat insulating package (791) that partitions off the high temperature reaction unit and low temperature reaction unit.    USE - Reactor for generating hydrogen gas used for fuel cell in vehicle, notebook type personal computer, personal digital assistant, electronic notebook, digital camera, mobile phone wrist watch and a projector.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation of reaction unit is suppressed and temperature difference between the reaction unit is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of the heat insulation package at the time of assembling.    Reactor (600)    High temperature reaction unit (604)    Low temperature reaction unit (606)    Heat insulating package (791)    Partition (795)
NOVELTY - The reactor (2) has a wiring (69c,69d) formed in the lower surface of a low temperature reaction section (25b) whose temperature is lower than that of high temperature reaction section (25c). A lead wire (64) is connected with the wiring which is connected to an electric heat pattern (69) by bonding wires (75,76).    USE - Reactor for generating hydrogen in fuel cell of electric vehicle, electrification residence, mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) etc. Can also be used in personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wrist watch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine device, game machine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lead wire is connected with the wiring, the leakage of heat in high temperature reaction section is reduced. Since the temperature in low temperature reaction section is lower than high temperature reaction section, the heat of lower temperature section could not flow out easily compared with the high temperature reaction section. Hence the heat loss in the reactor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of reactor.    Reactor (2)    Low temperature reaction section (25b,25c)    Lead wire (64)    Electric heat pattern (69)    Wiring (69c,69d)    Bonding wires (75,76)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-permeation metal film layer of thickness 0.1-1.5 mu m is coated on the substrate made of glass plate, silicon wafer or a metal plate, by sputtering. The substrate with the metal layer is exposed to gas containing hydrogen.    USE - Manufacturing method of hydrogen-permeation metal film for use in purification and separation apparatus of hydrogen gas for fuel cell. Can also be used in refiner of highly purified hydrogen gas used as reducing gas in silicon manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Thin metal film is obtained by the sputtering method. Thus, the hydrogen gas is selectively permeated and separated from the mixed gas efficiently and productivity efficiency is increased.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has several cells (10) that are stacked in the horizontal direction. A fuel gas flow path is formed in a diffusion layer of an anode side separator. An oxidation gas flow path is formed in a diffusion layer of a cathode side separator. The air permeability of the diffusion layer comprising the fuel gas flow path is smaller than air permeability of the diffusion layer comprising the oxidation gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance of movement of water from the fuel gas flow path to the oxidation gas flow path can be reduced and hence the retention of water in cells can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    End plate (5)    Cell (10)    Edge cell (10a)    Center cell (10b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has resin-made receiving load portions (50,54) provided in an outer peripheral portion, on both sides of corner portions of metal separators (14,16). Flow-path seal portions (46a,48c) rotate communicating holes (26a,28a,30a,30b) formed in sealing elements provided in corner portions of metal separators. A reinforcing rib (62) with bigger cross-sectional area than the flow-path seal portion, is provided between resin-made receiving load portions.    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation of the outer peripheral corner portion of the metal separator is prevented reliably. The sealing performance is maintained. The size and weight reduction of the fuel cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal separators (14,15)    Communicating holes (26a,28a,30a,30b)    Flow-path seal portions (46a,48c)    Resin-made receiving load portions (50,54)    Reinforcing rib (62)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition is obtained by polymerizing a mixing composition containing a liquid crystal monomer (I) and an electrolyte salt. The electrolytic composition is oriented in the horizontal direction with respect to substrate plane.    USE - Electrolytic composition is used for lithium ion secondary cell, electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed), photoelectrochemical cell, ion sensor, fuel cell and photochromic element.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition has high ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic composition is obtained by polymerizing a mixing composition containing a liquid crystal monomer and an electrolyte salt. The electrolytic composition is oriented in the horizontal direction with respect to substrate plane. The liquid crystal monomer is of formula: R-( alpha )-Xm-( beta )-A-( gamma )-Y'n-( omega ) (I).    R=acryl group of formula (II), methacryl group of formula (III), epoxy group of formula (IV), CH2=CH- (V) or CH2=CH-CH2- (VI);    X=-CH2-;    m=1-20;    A=mesogenic group;    Y'=-CH2CH2O- or -CHCH3CH2O-;    n=1-20;    alpha , beta , gamma =O;and    omega =H or methyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolytic composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass substrates (1,5)    Alignment films (2,3)    Spacer (4)
NOVELTY - Supporting catalyst consists of diphenyl compound having isocyanate group at both terminals. The isocyanate group at one end is bonded to the functional group on surface of carbon particles via urethane bond. The isocyanate group at other end is chemically bonded to reactive group of compound containing 2 or more chlorine atoms.    USE - Supporting catalyst for electrode of fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as fixed type power supply or small-sized mobile type power supply of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Supporting catalyst has high water-repellent property and electroconductivity, and reduces flooding phenomenon. The fuel cell containing the supporting catalyst has excellent electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of supporting catalyst.
NOVELTY - The lamination offset of cells (2) is judged by inserting a gauge (50) having specific dimension in the pin hole (40) provided in the cells. The large diameter portion (52) of the gauge is set as the diameter offset allowance of the pin hole.    USE - Cell lamination offset confirmation method of fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell lamination offset can be easily confirmed by inserting a gauge in the pin hole provided in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gauge for cell stacking offset confirmation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cell staked structure in the state in which gauge is inserted in the pin hole.    Cells (2)    Pin hole (40)    Gauge (50)    Narrow portion of gauge (51)    Large diameter portion of gauge (52)
NOVELTY - A perfluoro triazine compound (a), is new.    USE - Perfluoro triazine compound used as raw material monomer of perfluoro polymer of electrolyte film used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The perfluoro triazine compound provides perfluoro polymer having high heat resistance and excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perfluoro triazine compound of formula (a), is new.    R1-R3=bivalent perfluoro organic group;    R4=monovalent perfluoro organic group having polymerizable reactive group;and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst consists of alloy particles which contains gold and platinum, and oxide particles which have iron as main component. The carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst oxidizes carbon monoxide in the mixture of gas containing carbon monoxide and oxygen into carbon dioxide.    USE - Carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst is used for generating hydrogen gas used as anode fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst has high catalytic activity, and provides highly efficient polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon monoxide oxidation catalyst.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises support body (1) with micropore and contains carbon, and catalyst particles (2) immersed in support body.    USE - A catalyst for fuel cell, and used in field of hydrogenated reaction process and fine chemical synthetic process.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst reduces activation energy, promotes reaction, and has thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalyst manufacturing method involving immersion process which fills up one part of catalyst particles to support body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the porous support body-nanoparticle type-catalyst.    Support body (1)    Catalyst particles (2)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module has a space formed on the main case in the longitudinal direction, in which several dielectric flat ceramic structures (14a) of an insulator (14) are positioned.    USE - Semiconductor module comprising semiconductor switching elements such as insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), etc., for use in hybrid vehicle, for converting direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).    ADVANTAGE - Generation of surge voltage at the time of switching operation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the semiconductor module.    Insulator (14)    Ceramic structure (14a)    Resin layer (14b)    Bus-bars (20,24,30)    Support plates (20a,24a,30a)
NOVELTY - The capacitor comprises the positive and negative electrode layers (6,9) that are adhered with a carbon-particle material (11) formed in the positive and negative electrode collectors (7,10). A separator (4) is arranged between the positive and negative electrode layers. The barrier layers (5,8) containing the metal oxide fine particles are formed between the separator and the electrode layers, respectively.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device, copier, house-hold appliance, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of the carbon-particle material into the space in the separator is prevented, by forming the barrier layers between the separator and the respective electrode layers. The internal resistance of the electrical double layer capacitor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrical double layer capacitor; and    (2) manufacturing method of rolling electrode sheet for electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (4)    Barrier layers (5,8)    Positive electrode layer (6)    Positive electrode collector (7)    Negative electrode layer (9)    Negative electrode collector (10)    Carbon-particle material (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves flow-spreading dope containing a solvent and a polymer which is solid electrolytes on a support body, and forming a spread film. The spread film is stripped off as a moisture film. The tensile strength is provided with respect to the moisture film, and is used as a solid electrolyte film. Direction and magnitude of the tensile strength are decided according to the dimensional-change rate by water absorption of the electrode member.    USE - Manufacturing method for a solid electrolyte film.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates manufacture of the solid electrolyte film in such a manner that the conductivity of a proton is high and difference in change of the dimension in the interface of an electrolyte and an electrode member is reduced. The method enables to provide the solid electrolyte film which can be driven for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a film manufacturing process. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1) is provided between fuel electrode (4) and air electrode (5). The solid polymer electrolyte membrane consists of two or more layers of porous base material (3) provided between solid polymer electrolyte layers (2). The pores of base material are filled with solid polymer electrolyte. The thickness of porous base material in fuel-electrode side is thicker than thickness of porous base material in air-electrode side.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane-electrode assembly used for fuel cells (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell, used as domestic distributed power supply, business use distributed power supply, and as power supply for portable devices and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane is excellent in durability. The swelling at the side of fuel electrode is suppressed, and peeling of electrode layer is not produced easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrolyte layer (2)    Porous base material (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Air electrode (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a catalyst layer containing ion conductor comprising organic phosphonic acid and a basic polymer, and a catalyst metal. The catalyst layer further contains inorganic proton conductor.    USE - Electrode is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides fuel cell having excellent durability and electric current-voltage characteristics.
NOVELTY - Binder is emulsion composition comprising resin particles of olefin polymer (A) dispersed to water. The olefin polymer (A) is a copolymer of monomer having carboxyl group. The resin particles have volume average particle diameter of 100-500 nm.    USE - Binder for electrode of secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor (all claimed). Secondary battery is nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery used as power supply of motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and cordless electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and power tool. Electrical-double-layer capacitor is used as backup power supply of household appliances, motor vehicles, integrated circuit, large scale integration memory and actuator.    ADVANTAGE - Binder has favorable adhesiveness with respect to collector, anode active material and cathode active material. The secondary battery comprising the electrode, has high discharge characteristics and cycle characteristics. The electrical double layer capacitor comprising the electrode has reduced internal resistance and high electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell (1) which carries out electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas, coolant route (30) for circulating the coolant to fuel cell, circulation pump (33) which is made to circulate through coolant, ion adsorption apparatus (41) which has anion exchange resin (51) and cation exchange resin which adsorb the ion in coolant, and secondary battery which receives electric power supply.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle, vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency and ion adsorption efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Coolant route (30)    Circulation pump (33)    Ion adsorption apparatus (41)    Anion exchange resin (51)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (11) has a battery case (21) in which a coolant (23) cools a battery pack (22). A projection element (25) has a high heat-transfer element (25b) made of aluminum, copper, iron, magnesium, alumina and a low heat-transfer element (25a) made of polyacetal, polybutylene terephthalate, polyamide, fluororesin, which has low heat conductivity than that of element (25b). The element (25a) is arranged downward side of perpendicular direction rather than element (25b).    USE - Power supply device used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of heat transfers by the high heat-transfer element is made larger than that of low heat-transfer element, a state with low temperature of the coolant above the lower side is made along the outer peripheral surface of the projection element. Hence the convection of the coolant to an upper side along the outer peripheral surface of the projection element is made easy and the stirring effect of the coolant is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device.    Power supply device (11)    Battery case (21)    Battery pack (22)    Coolant (23)    Projection element (25)    Low heat-transfer element (25a)    High heat-transfer element (25b)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing the current collection tab formation material (52) to an electrode (20) by a fixing unit (60) in the fixed position of electrode. The fixed position of electrode is moved by winding the electrode. The current collection tab formation material is fixed in another fixed position of electrode corresponding to the movement of electrode.    USE - Electrode current collection tab formation method for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed), nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery or electrical double layer capacitor used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of winding electrode is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the current collection tab formation process.    Electrode (20)    Winding electrode (24)    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Current collection tab formation material (52)    Fixing unit (60)
NOVELTY - A sealing stopper (10) comprising an element which has gas permeability is inserted in the inside portion of the cylindrical shaped injection portion (20). The stopper contacts to the internal peripheral surface of the injection portion.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel hydrogen battery for mounting in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The gas produced during the initial charging of battery is reliably discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of closed type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Sealing stopper (10)    Cylindrical shaped injection portion (20)    Sealing agent (30)    Container (40)    Safety valve (60)
NOVELTY - An electrode contains carbon material comprising boron containing compound and polymer obtained by oxidation polymerization of compound having aromatic ring, baked in non-oxidizing atmosphere. The compound having aromatic ring is aniline, pyrrole, thiophene or their derivatives. The boron containing compound is boric oxide or boric acid.    USE - Electrode is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrical double layer capacitor with improved electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode has gas flow path, and contains catalyst, catalyst support, ionic liquid and fixed agent.    USE - Catalyst electrode for fuel cell used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent electric power generation performance in high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing catalyst electrode.
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode consist of catalyst, catalyst support, ionic liquid and fixed agent. The catalyst electrode has gas flow path.    USE - Catalyst electrode used for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell formed using catalyst electrode has excellent electric power generation performance even at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst electrode consist of catalyst, catalyst support, ionic liquid and fixed agent. The catalyst electrode has gas flow path. The fixed agent is low molecular gelatinizer. The catalyst electrode further contains volatile substance. The volatile substance is ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of fine structure in catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on one surface of electroconductive porous substrate (6), to form fibril-like polymer. Then, the obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber on porous substrate. The other surface of the porous substrate is subjected to water-repellent processing. The metal catalyst is supported on carbon fiber by electroplating. Thus, electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electrical vehicles, electric power generation system and domestic use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode having reduced amount of metal catalyst. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the electrode, has favorable electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound having aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on one surface of electroconductive porous substrate, to form fibril-like polymer to produce fibril-like polymer containing. Then, the obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber on porous substrate. The other surface of porous substrate is subjected to water-repellent processing. The metal catalyst is supported on carbon fiber by electroplating. Thus, electrode is manufactured. The electroconductive porous substrate is carbon paper. The compound having aromatic ring is chosen from aniline, pyrrole, thiophene and/or their derivatives. The water-repellent processing is performed by fluorine-type water repellent. The metal catalyst contains platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (electroconductive porous substrate) (6)
NOVELTY - One surface of electroconductive porous substrate (6) is subjected to water-repellent processing. A compound having an aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on the other surface of electroconductive porous substrate, to obtain fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to produce carbon fiber on the porous substrate. Then, the metal catalyst is supported on the carbon fiber. Thus, the electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, electric power generation system and domestic use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms electrode having reduced amount of metal catalyst. Polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising electrode has excellent power generation performance and suppresses the voltage drop in high electric current region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - One surface of electroconductive porous substrate is subjected to water-repellent processing. A compound having an aromatic ring is subjected to electrolytic oxidation polymerization on the other surface of electroconductive porous substrate, to obtain fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to produce carbon fiber on the porous substrate. Then, the metal catalyst is supported on the carbon fiber. Thus, the electrode is manufactured. Electroconductive porous substrate is carbon paper. Water-repellent processing is performed by fluorine-type water repellent. The compound which has aromatic ring is chosen from aniline, pyrrole, thiophene and/or their derivatives. Metal catalyst contains platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gaseous-diffusion layer(electroconductive porous substrate) (6)
NOVELTY - A cathode has a cathode layer which contains a conductive material-containing catalyst, a polyelectrolyte, an oxygen absorption-and-release material and lanthanum-gallate type complex oxide.    USE - Cathode is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and small cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the cathode, has excellent electrical power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A thermosetting-resin solution is impregnated and semi-hardened on a mixed paper. Then, several mixed papers are laminated to specific thickness, hardened and baked at 800 degrees C in non-oxidizing atmosphere, to obtain porous carbon material. The thermosetting resin solution contains low heat volatile organic-matter fiber (in weight parts) (10-90), cellulose fiber (10-90) and binder (5-30).    USE - Manufacture of porous carbon material used as filter, heat insulation material, catalyst support and electrode material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides porous carbon material with excellent handling property and high porosity.
NOVELTY - The bicycle generator has a box (10) with opening (12), positioned in the rotating shaft position. The rotating wheel (20) is installed in the opening position so that the periphery of rotating wheel contacts the rotating shaft. A transmission gear (21) is installed in the surface of the rotating wheel. The transmission gear and deceleration gear unit (30) drive the motor (40) and generate electric power. The generated electric power is stored in battery (60) and the electric power required for lighting of lamp of bicycle is supplied.    USE - Bicycle generator used for supplying electric power to lamp of bicycle, mobile pone and MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) device.    ADVANTAGE - Self-electric power generation can be achieved in the generator for bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the bicycle generator.    Box (10)    Opening (12)    Rotating wheel (20)    Transmission gear (21)    Deceleration gear unit (30)    Motor (40)    Battery (60)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a balancing circuit (10) for drawing energy from one of a set of energy storage cells (C1-Ci) and distributing the drawn energy towards another energy storage cell. The set of energy storage cells is connected in series and formed by super-capacitors. The circuit increases the charging voltage of one of the cells only using the drawn energy during discharging phase of the device. The circuit is permanently connected to a supply network of a motor vehicle.    USE - Energy storage device for being charged during regenerative braking phase and discharged during starting phase and/or acceleration phase of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The balancing circuit compensates the differences between the leakage currents of the cells while accompanying natural discharge of the cells, thus automatically balancing the energy during discharge of the cells, and hence ensuring improved balancing of energy in the cells. The device allows rapid recharging of the cells with very strong current by the power electronics of the vehicle, without the risk of over-voltage at the level of certain cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of balancing charging voltage of a set of energy storage cells connected in series for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic view illustrating an energy storage device.    Energy storage cells (C1-Ci)    Energy storage device (1)    External terminals (4, 5)    Balancing circuit (10)    Flyback type transformer (11)    Primary winding (13)    Oscillator (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a control valve (24) arranged on an exhaust pipe (21) connected to an exhaust turbine, and an electronic control unit (6) comprising a control unit (26) for controlling rotation speed of an electric motor (7). The electric motor is driven by an inlet compressor, and the control unit is used for controlling the valve. A reformer (4) is associated to a burner whose exhaust gas is evacuated by the exhaust pipe.    USE - Device for setting temperature during starting of a system of a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, embarked on an edge of a motor vehicle in aeronautical and automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device increases the starting time and the temperature setting time of the system of the fuel cell embarked on the motor vehicle when the ambient temperature is negative in degrees Celsius. The configuration of the device reduces the cost of the device and avoids the setting up of dangerous repute reactions, thus reducing danger to the occupants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for setting temperature during starting of a system of a fuel cell embarked on a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reformer (4)    Electronic control unit (6)    Electric motor (7)    Exhaust pipe (21)    Valve (24)    Control unit (26)
NOVELTY - The hollow particles useful in a tank for storing hydrogen, comprises a core (3) of porous material defining a hollow internal space. Pores (7) emerging from surface (8) of the core are clogged by a stopper (6) with a hydrogen permeable material.    USE - The hollow particles are useful in a tank for storing hydrogen, which is useful for a fuel battery of an automobile vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hollow particles adopts less space for storing hydrogen in the tank at normal pressure and temperature in a technically and economically viable manner, and avoids the escape of hydrogen from the tank using less amount of palladium thus preventing any risk of safety and security conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - (1) a process for manufacturing the hollow particles; and    (2) a vehicle motorized by a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a surface of the hollow particle.    Core (3)    Stopper (6)    Pores (7)    Core surface. (8)
NOVELTY - The cell (6) has an electrode membrane electrode assembly (12) placed on a mechanical support (7), where the support constitutes an anodic current collector. The support forms a hydrogen reservoir and includes a composite material i.e. electronic conductor, formed from a porous matrix in which a material for liberating the hydrogen is incorporated, where the hydrogen liberating material is chosen from metallic hydrides, active carbon and boron nitride. The material is chosen from polymers such as polyolefin, polyester and polyamide, ceramics, graphite, metallic foam or silicon carbide.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. micro-fuel cell or on chip fuel cell, for use in a portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical support permits mechanical maintenance of the electrode membrane electrode assembly so as to ensure physical integrity of the support, thus improving storage of hydrogen. The proportion of the porous matrix with respect to the metallic hydride in the composite material assures the mechanical output of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (6)    Mechanical support (7)    Anode (9)    Membrane (10)    Cathode (11)    Electrode membrane electrode assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving a circular flow medium for a circular fluid flow. A piston internal combustion engine (12) is operated under supply of fuel and air, which are burned during the operation of exhaust gas. Heat is transferred from the exhaust gas of the engine to a cyclic process medium i.e. water in liquid and vaporous aggregate states. A thermodynamic power plant i.e. turbine (26), in which the cyclic process medium performs an operation, is operated using a cyclic process i.e. Clausius Rankine cyclic process. The engine is cooled by a cooling agent.    USE - Method for utilizing waste heat from a piston internal combustion engine for production of electric current using a cyclic process i.e. Clausius Rankine cyclic process.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic process is used with which the water in liquid and vaporous aggregate states is used as the cyclic process medium, thus enabling the utilization of waste heat from the piston internal combustion engine in a simple and secure manner in a normal environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating components with which heat from exhaust gas of a piston internal combustion engine is directly transferred to a cyclic process medium.    Piston internal combustion engine (12)    Heat exchanger (20)    Turbine (26)    Economizer heat exchanger (34)    Evaporator heat exchanger (38)
NOVELTY - The device has a big current storage battery connected with one ends of a big voltage sensor, a current sensor, a temperature sensor and a big current relay. A small and medium current storage battery pack includes a small and medium current storage battery, a small and medium voltage sensor, a small and medium current sensor and a temperature sensor. The small and medium current storage battery is connected with one ends of the small and medium voltage sensor, the small and medium current sensor, the temperature sensor and a small and medium current relay.    USE - Intelligent storage battery device for an electrical appliance of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes the electrical appliance of the automobile to provide the long and stable usage time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent storage battery device.
NOVELTY - The tray has a bottom board (3) supporting weight of a battery component (5), where a lower side of the bottom board is installed with a platform (40), which is connected to a lifting mechanism. An orthographic projection size of the platform is less than an orthographic projection size of a hollow part of the bottom board, and the platform is lifted by perforating a hollow part of the bottom board. An upper side of a top board (1) is installed with a driving seat and components, and the platform is installed with multiple platform idler wheels (401).    USE - Battery tray for use in an industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tray enables fast and secure detachment and installation of the battery component of an industrial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery tray.    Top board (1)    Bottom board (3)    Battery component (5)    Platform (40)    Platform idler wheel (401)
NOVELTY - The cell has an outer housing placed at an exterior of a storage cell box body. The storage cell box body is movably disposed in the outer housing. An edge of the opening of the outer housing is placed with a latch for latching with a concave opening at an edge of a box cover.    USE - Storage cell for a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is abrasion resistant, vibration resistant and environment-friendly, and has long lifespan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a storage cell.
NOVELTY - A carbon carrier is added into polyalcohol or carbon carrier and stabilizing agent are added into polyalcohol and uniformly dispersed, to obtain carbonaceous solution. Palladium precursor and metallic precursor are added to the obtained carbonaceous solution. Then, the solution is subjected to oil bath deoxidization at 125-198 degrees C for 2-10 hours, cooled at room temperature, followed by pumping filtration, ultrapure washing and vacuum drying in oven, to obtain palladium-based catalyst.    USE - Preparation of palladium-based nano catalyst for direct alcohol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and simply provides palladium-based nano catalyst with high recovery coefficient, in short period of time. The method is environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon carrier is added into polyalcohol or carbon carrier and stabilizing agent are added into polyalcohol and uniformly dispersed, to obtain carbonaceous solution. Palladium precursor and metallic precursor are added to the obtained carbonaceous solution. Then, the solution is subjected to oil bath deoxidization at 125-198 degrees C for 2-10 hours, cooled at room temperature, followed by pumping filtration, ultrapure washing and vacuum drying in oven, to obtain palladium-based catalyst. The obtained catalyst is heat processed in the mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen for 0.5-4 hours. The carbon carrier is chosen from XC-72R (RTM: active carbon) or XC-72 (RTM: active carbon). The metallic precursor is platinum salt or transition-metal salt. The platinum salt is platinum acetylacetonate. The transition-metal salt is chloride, sulfate or nitrate of copper, nickel and cobalt. The polyalcohol is 2-6C polyalcohol, preferably glycol. The stabilizing agent is sodium citrate. The palladium precursor is palladium acetylacetonate.
NOVELTY - The system has a single-pole double throw relay (406) installed between a water pump controller (401) of a fuel cell engine cooling system and a controller power source (701). The water pump controller is provided with a switch input driving circuit, a communication driving circuit with a controller area network (CAN) driver, a power source transferring and processing circuit, a single-chip and external circuit, and an electric engine driving module. The switch input driving circuit is connected with a digit input pin of a single-chip via data wires.    USE - Stop decompressing system for a vehicle i.e. automobile, fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system can automatically decrease fuel cell pile voltage under safety voltage within a very short time when the fuel cell automobile stops. The system is inexpensive, simple in structure, and safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle fuel cell engine stop decompressing system.    Auxiliary high voltage source (303)    Water pump controller (401)    Single-pole double throw relay (406)    Controller power source (701)    Controller power source switch (702)
NOVELTY - The method involves confirming a working shutoff request signal of a motor/generator by one of a high pressure battery over-charging protection control module, a high pressure battery over-discharging protection control module, an overheating electric protection control module and a motor over-speed working torque protection control module. A high pressure battery working shutoff request signal and direct current to direct current working shutoff request signal are activated, and the corresponded shutoff request signal is activated. A motor electric torque threshold is confirmed by modules.    USE - System protection control method for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls multiple shutoff request signals according to charging status SOC of high pressure battery, battery SOC working area balance point, generator status and maximal charging power, battery temperature, motor temperature and inverter temperature recommended by a battery controller so as to realize the overcharging, over-discharging, overheating protection function of battery and motor over-speed torque protection function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a system protection control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plate has a flexible graphite plate with a hydrogen flow field plate, oxygen flow field plate and water flow field plate and water cavity frame. A middle layer is water flow field plate made from medium density flexible graphite plate, and a water cavity frame is installed around the field plate and made from resin laminated board. Two sides of the water flow field plate are two pieces of high density flexible graphite thin tablet. Sides of the two pieces of the tablet facing away from the water flow field plate are hydrogen flow field plate and oxygen flow field plate respectively.    USE - Proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is prevented from being cracked when manufacturing, and reduces air permeability of the bipolar plate, and can be manufactured as thin as possible, thus reducing thickness of the bipolar plate, improving flatness and finished product up-to-standard rate. The manufacturing equipment is simple, and is easy to produce in large scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a new type proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a proton exchange film fuel cell bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst is prepared by drying (mass parts) carbon black powder (1-20), adding hydrogen peroxide (20-400) and refluxing, drying, washing with deionized water and cooling to obtain pre-processed carbon black. A chloroplatinic acid, nickel acetate, solvent, titanium dioxide powder and carbon black were placed in flask, added with ethylene glycol solvent to adjust pH and mixed to obtain a solution. The obtained solution is placed in microwave reactor, heated, allowed to react, filtered, washed, vacuum-dried and milled to obtain electrocatalyst.    USE - Preparation of electro-catalyst used in fuel battery electrocatalysis field.    ADVANTAGE - The method is controllable environment-protective, and prepares an electrocatalyst with low platinum content in short reaction time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrocatalyst is prepared by drying (mass parts) carbon black powder (1-20), adding with hydrogen peroxide (20-400) and refluxing, drying, washing with deionized water and cooling to obtain pre-processed carbon black. A chloroplatinic acid, nickel acetate, solvent, titanium dioxide powder and carbon black were placed in a flask, added with ethylene glycol solvent to adjust pH and mixed. The obtained solution contains (mass%) platinum (2.5-20), nickel (2.5-20) and titanium powder (5-30). The solution is placed in microwave reactor with condensing and refluxing device, heated, allowed to react, filtered, washed, vacuum-dried and milled to obtain the electrocatalyst.
NOVELTY - Cerate water and ethanol are dissolved by adding mellow liquor, in a high pressure reactor at 100-250 degrees C for 6-480 hours, to obtain pre-form. The obtained pre-form is cooled to room temperature, washed and dried at 300-600 degrees C and burnt for 1-24 hours to react ethanol, to obtain the three-dimensional cerium oxide. The obtained cerium oxide has stick length of 10-1500 mu m, surface area of 150-250 m2/g and diameter of 1-100 mu m. The stick is column six-square-cylinder or four-square-cylinder.    USE - Manufacture of cerium oxide used as adsorbent material and additive for activator in automobiles and fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The alloy composition comprises magnesium, zinc, organic acid, salt and water. The alloy composition produces hydrogen on exposure to an aqueous medium.    USE - Alloy composition is used for producing hydrogen (claimed) used for fuel cells and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy composition is manufactured efficiently and produces hydrogen at higher rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alloy composition comprises magnesium, zinc, organic acid, salt and water. The alloy composition produces hydrogen on exposure to an aqueous medium. The alloy composition further comprises iron and sugar. The organic acid is citric acid. The salt comprises sea salt. The aqueous medium comprises water. The sea salt is chosen from potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and magnesium bromide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the alloy composition.
NOVELTY - A film consisting of mixture of carbon particles and inorganic particles is compressed at the temperature below melting point of carbon particles and inorganic particles, and the bulk density of the mixture is increased, and the film consisting of inorganic particles and carbon particles bound by inorganic particles, is manufactured. The inorganic particles are silica particles.    USE - Manufacture of film used for manufacturing laminated electrode for manufacturing electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed), dry cell, redox capacitor and hybrid capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The film is efficiently manufactured using simple method, and provides electrical double layer capacitor having high electrostatic capacitance.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical apparatus has a gas supply element (4A) penetrating the through-hole (8) and a gas discharge element (4B) penetrating the through-hole (9). A gas supply path is formed by mutually connecting gas supply element air-tightly. A gas exhaust passage is formed by mutually connecting gas discharge element air-tightly. The gas supply path and gas exhaust passage are connected with gas flow path (5). Several electrochemical cells (1) are supported by gas supply element and gas discharge element in mutually spaced-apart state.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus comprising electrochemical cell such as solid-oxide fuel cell, high-temperature-steam electrolysis cell used in hydrogen production apparatus and water vapor removal apparatus, and decomposition cell used in waste gas purifier of motor vehicle and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cells are supported by gas supply element and gas discharge element in mutually spaced-apart state, so that the stress is added only to the gas supply element and gas discharge element. Hence the stress added between electrochemical cells is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the state of connecting several electrochemical cells by gas supply element and gas discharge element.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Gas supply element (4A)    Gas discharge element (4B)    Gas flow path (5)    Through-holes (8,9)
NOVELTY - The box housing accommodates several solenoid valves inside. The housing has a connection portion at the side of fuel cell stack (22) for connecting the solenoid valve. The housing has a waterproof structure for preventing permeation of water content from outside.    USE - Solenoid valve storage box for fuel cell system used in vehicles (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Several solenoid valves are set together by connection portion provided at the side of fuel cell stack, so that the solenoid valves are protected from external environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the arrangement of solenoid valve storage box in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Humidifier (24)    Shut valve (30)    Solenoid valve storage box (50)
NOVELTY - A scooter has an electrical system that is arranged underneath a footboard. The electrical system has battery packs (225,230,235) that are provided with temperature sensors (240,245,250). The temperature sensors detect the temperature of the battery packs. Several blowers (815,820,825) arranged in the forward portion of the battery packs, provide a movement of cooling air towards each of the battery packs. A controller (805) selectively operates the blowers based on the output of the temperature sensors.    USE - Step through two wheeled vehicle e.g. scooter. Can also be used in motorcycle type two or three wheeled vehicle, terrain vehicle and other vehicles with more than two wheels.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical system is arranged underneath the footboard, effective utilization of the available space can be performed and cooling of the battery packs can be improved .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical system of the scooter.    Battery packs (225,230,235)    Temperature sensors (240,245,250)    Controller (805)    Connectors (810)    Blowers (815,820,825)
NOVELTY - A servo driver (7) is used for performing servo control of coupling torque between the rotors (4,5) according to the relative position of the rotors and a motor torque command value provided by a control unit (8) for regulating the coupling torque to an operation point of an engine. Another servo driver (12) performs servo control of the coupling torque between a stator (6) and the rotor (5) according to the rotor position and the motor torque set value provided by the control unit.    USE - Operation control method for servo control system of nested motor assembly of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling torque between the rotors is controlled to the operation point of the engine independent of the running conditions of the whole vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the servo control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotors (4,5)    Stator (6)    Servo drivers (7,12)    Control unit (8)    Power-driven unit (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves directly connecting shaft of rotor (3) to shaft of engine (1). The servo control of coupling torque between rotors (3,4) is performed by servo driver (11) based on relative position of rotors and torque value is set to motor by control unit (12) so that operation point of engine is regulated independent of running condition of vehicle. The servo control of coupling torque between stator (9) and rotor (8) is performed by servo driver (14) based on position of rotor (8) and torque value is set to motor by control unit so that motor drives vehicle.    USE - Operation control method for servo control system used in cascade motor assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the servo control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (1)    Rotors (3,4,8)    Stator (9)    Servo drivers (11,14)    Control unit (12)
NOVELTY - A motor comprises a rotor (4) and another rotor (3) that is directly connected to an output shaft (2) of an engine (1). Another motor comprises a stator (10) and a rotor (9). The servo drivers (6,11) associated to the respective motors perform servo control to a coupling torque between the rotors of one motor and a coupling torque between the stator and the rotor of another motor according to the running conditions.    USE - Servo control system of cascade motor assembly for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The servo control system can realize an independent regulation to an operating point of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the servo control system.    Engine (1)    Output shaft (2)    Rotors (3,4,9)    Servo rotors (6,11)    Stator (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) comprises a coolant loop (14) that provides a cooling fluid (24) to a fuel cell stack (12); a coolant reservoir (20) comprising a level sensing device that senses the level of the cooling fluid within the reservoir and vents accumulated gas from the reservoir if the level of the cooling fluid in the reservoir decreases; and an expansion device comprising a membrane, an air side on one side of the membrane and a cooling fluid side on an opposite side of the membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a closed coolant loop for the fuel stack, and an expansion device with a flexible membrane so that as the cooling fluid in the coolant loop expands and contracts, the membrane flexes accordingly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system (10) comprises a fuel cell stack (12); a coolant loop (14) that provides a cooling fluid (24) to the stack; a coolant reservoir (20) in fluid communication with the coolant loop, completely filled with the cooling fluid, and comprising a level sensing device that senses the level of the cooling fluid within the reservoir and vents accumulated gas from the reservoir if the level of the cooling fluid in the reservoir decreases; and an expansion device comprising a membrane, an air side on one side of the membrane and a cooling fluid side on an opposite side of the membrane. The cooling fluid side is in fluid communication with the coolant loop. The membrane flexes in response to pressure changes of the cooling fluid within the coolant loop. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for controlling the pressure within a fuel cell stack    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic plan view of a fuel cell system including a coolant reservoir.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Coolant loop (14)    Coolant reservoir (20)    Cooling fluid (24)
NOVELTY - An electrodeposition solution comprises a metal chloride, containing at least one platinum-based chloride and its any alloy; and an acidic solution containing ethylene glycol.    USE - In electrodeposition process of platinum and platinum-based alloy particles (claimed) which are used in fuel cells and as catalyst for methanol oxidation and oxygen reduction reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The acidic electrodeposition solution provides efficient ionic conductivity. The ethylene glycol in the electrodeposition solution effectively enhances the removal of chlorine from metal chlorides, and also used as stabilizer to prevent the particles from aggregation onto the substrate; and increases the dispersion of deposited particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrodeposition process of platinum and platinum-based alloy particles (6) with addition of ethylene glycol, involving placing the electrodeposition solution (2) into a reactor (1); providing an electrically conductive substrate (3) as a cathode and platinum metal (4) as an anode, putting them into the electrodeposition solution; and applying a negative potential to deposit platinum and platinum-based alloy particles on the electrically conductive substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view showing an electrodeposition process of Platinum and platinum-based alloy particles with addition of ethylene glycol.    Reactor (1)    Electrodeposition solution (2)    Substrate (3)    Platinum metal (4)    Platinum and platinum-based alloy particles. (6)
NOVELTY - A battery housing (2) accommodates a battery module assembly. A blower (30) arranged at an end of the assembly has a rotation shaft (32) located between the planes including surfaces of the assembly. The air is supplied from blower towards a surface of the assembly along direction that is perpendicular to width direction of battery module (5), and over entire range of assembly along width direction.    USE - Battery unit for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of battery unit can be reduced by arranging shaft between surfaces of battery module assembly. The air is supplied equally to the battery modules and noise can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery unit.    Battery housing (2)    Battery module (5)    Blower (30)    Rotation shaft (32)    Casing (33)    Fan (34)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell (10) generating water, heat and power by electrochemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen. An air filter (12) and a fan (13) are installed on an air supply line. An acceleration displacement sensor senses a displacement of an acceleration pedal (21) of a vehicle. An oxygen supply unit (11) is provided between a humidifier (14) and the cell. A control unit (20) receives the sensed signal from the sensor and supplies the oxygen to the cell by controlling an operation of the oxygen supply unit when a displacement value of the pedal is larger than a predetermined value.    USE - Oxygen supply device for use during changing of a load of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen supply device expands a life span of the fuel cell vehicle by preventing the deterioration of a stack caused by the oxygen shortage. The device is less in weight, and reduces a capacity of the secondary battery in the fuel cell vehicle. The price of the secondary battery is low. The device prevents oxygen shortage phenomenon in the load change of the fuel cell vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an oxygen supplying method for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oxygen supply device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell (10)    Oxygen supply line (11)    Air filter (12)    Fan (13)    Humidifier (14)    Solenoid valve (17)    Oxygen tank (19)    Control unit (20)    Acceleration pedal (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a timer (210) that measures a time interval from an endpoint of last driving of the fuel cell system. An operation managing and controlling section (220) causes the fuel cell system to operate in an emergency driving state for a predetermined period, when the time measured by the timer reaches a predetermined reference value, and resets the endpoint of the driving of the fuel cell system, so that the timer can be reoperated. A power conversion device (140) has a circuit that charges a battery (150).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system prevents degradation of the quality of a stack such as an electrolyte membrane caused due to long-term shut-down, hence enabling execution of emergency driving operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an emergency operation method for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Driving control section (130)    Battery (150)    Timer (210)    Operation managing and controlling section (220)
NOVELTY - The control device includes an information collecting unit (11) which receives information on e.g. engine rotation speed, traveling speed, throttle valve open value, fuel supply. An ECU (12) controls the amount of power generated by an alternator according to a travel state determined based on the received information.    USE - Control device for power generation and charging apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance and extends lifetime of battery, and enhances the marketability of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of control device.    Regulator (3)    Smart sensor (10)    Information collecting unit (11)    ECU (12)    Memory (13)
NOVELTY - The controller (300) has multiple control modules (310) partially dividing multiple super-capacitor single cells (120a) into groups, connected to super-capacitor single cell units (120b) divided into groups. An analog multiplexer (320) integrates voltages output from the control modules by being coupled to the control modules. An external interface (350) connects a capacitor and other components. A CPU circuit (340) distributes the output of an amplifier (330) to the components connected through the external interface. A power supply unit (360) supplies power to the controller.    USE - Super-capacitor controller for a fuel cell super-capacitor hybrid bus.    ADVANTAGE - The controller requires less production cost due to sharp reduction in number of cell balancing circuits to be accommodated during construction. The controller is inexpensive and simple in structure. The controller can be produced in large scale.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a super-capacitor controller.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Super-capacitor single cells (120a)    Super-capacitor single cell units (120b)    Super-capacitor controller (300)    Control modules (310)    Analog multiplexer (320)    Amplifier (330)    CPU circuit (340)    External interface (350)    Power supply unit (360)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a step-down unit outputting a direct current (DC) voltage by stepping down an input DC voltage by a predetermined control signal, and a step-up unit outputting a DC voltage by stepping up the input DC voltage by the predetermined control signal. An output unit outputs the DC voltages by adding the DC voltages that is output from the step-down and the step-up units. The input DC voltage is applied to an inductor (L1), and a diode (D1) is connected to the inductor in series. A switch element (Q1) is connected to a contact point between the inductor and the diode.    USE - Direct current-direct current converting apparatus for a fuel cell system in e.g. a car, portable terminal and a notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves direct current (DC)/DC conversion efficiency by reducing the specification, inductor current and the inductance of the switch element by reducing boosting ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a direct current/direct current converting apparatus.    Diode (D1)    Inductor (L1)    Switch element (Q1)    Filter section (10)    Upper transform (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a sprinkler (1) whose a hydraulic pump (10) is operated by power of an auxiliary engine. A hydraulic distributor (20) is installed to a supply line (13) that is connected between the hydraulic pump and a hydraulic block (12). An emergency supply line (30) is installed between the hydraulic distributor and a supply line (8-2) of a power pack (8) to supply hydraulic pressure distributed from the hydraulic distributor to a hydraulic block (8-1). An emergency return line (40) is installed between a return line (8-5) of the power pack and a return line (15) of the sprinkler.    USE - Emergency power supply device for a snowplow.    ADVANTAGE - The device operates the snowplow for emergency use by drawing out the hydraulic pressure from the supply line and supplying to the hydraulic block of the power pack urgently, if the power pack is operated in normal condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an emergency power supply device.    Sprinkler (1)    Power pack (8)    Hydraulic block (8-1, 12)    Supply line (8-2)    Return lines (8-5, 15)    Hydraulic pump (10)    Supply line (13)    Hydraulic distributor (20)    Emergency supply line (30)    Emergency return line (40)
NOVELTY - The case mold-type capacitor has electronic component (6) for state detection of capacitor, which is fastened to the bus bars (4,5). The electronic component is coupled to electronic component mounting unit (3) by screwing bolt (7) to nut positioned in the nut holder of electronic component mounting unit. The electronic component mounting unit is formed integrally with respect to the case (1). The electronic component mounting unit is mounted with the electronic component in the case while connecting to electronic component by bonding to bus bars through bolt.    USE - Case mold-type capacitor used for electronic devices. Can also be used for electric equipment, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Acquires high efficiency, cost reduction and weight reduction with respect to capacitor while being able to easily perform state detection and mounting of electronic component to case by providing the electronic component mounting unit for mounting electronic component with respect to case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of case mold-type capacitor.    Case (1)    Electronic component mounting unit (3)    Bus bars (4,5)    Electronic component (6)    Bolt (7)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains ionic liquid and electrolyte salt. The electrolyte salt contains bis(cyano sulfonyl) imide anion.    USE - Electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery used for power supply of electronic devices such as mobile telephone, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has high electroconductivity. The lithium secondary battery having electrolyte has excellent ion conductivity, electrochemical stability and charging and discharging property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains ionic liquid and electrolyte salt. The electrolyte salt contains bis(cyano sulfonyl) imide anion. The cation of ionic liquid is a nitrogen-containing type organic cation. The nitrogen containing type organic cation is an imidazolium ion. The imidazolium ion is chosen from dialkyl imidazolium ion or trialkyl imidazolium ion. The ionic liquid contains (in ppm) water (10 or less), metal ion (10 or less) and halogen ion (10 or less). The ionic liquid is formed using non-aqueous organic solvent. The ionic liquid is formed by reacting halide and metal salt of bis(cyano sulfonyl) imide in presence of silver nitrate as catalyst. The electrolyte further contains electrode protective film formation agent and inorganic microparticles.
NOVELTY - A solid lithium secondary battery has cathode, anode and electrolyte layer. The anode contains anode active material comprising raw material particles whose surface is provided with film. The raw material particles are chosen from lithium cobaltate, lithium manganate and ferric oxide. The film is formed by metal sulfide, where the metal is chosen from nickel, manganese, iron and cobalt. The electrolyte layer contains lithium-metal sulfide (1) including phosphorus, silicon, germanium, boron and aluminum.    USE - Solid lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The all-kind lithium secondary battery has high capacitance, and charging and discharging electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid lithium secondary battery has cathode, anode and electrolyte layer. The anode contains anode active material comprising raw material particles whose surface is provided with film. The raw material particles are chosen from lithium cobaltate, lithium manganate and ferric oxide. The film is formed by metal sulfide, where the metal is chosen from nickel, manganese, iron and cobalt. The electrolyte layer contains lithium-metal sulfide of formula: Li2S-MxSy, where (M) is chosen from phosphorus, silicon, germanium, boron and aluminum, and x and y are integers which give stoichiometric ratio according to kind of (M). The raw material particles contain nickel, manganese, iron and cobalt.
NOVELTY - A front (initial charge) lithium ion secondary cell (1) has an anode component (21) and a cathode component (25). The anode component has an anode active material layer (24) containing an anode active material. The cathode component has a cathode active material layer (28) containing a cathode active material. The cathode active material is not doped with lithium. The anode active material layer contains lithium-chromium-titanium oxide (LiCrTi04), lithium-iron-titanium oxide (LiFeTi04) and/or lithium-iron-vanadium oxide (LiFeVO4).    USE - Front (initial charge) lithium ion secondary cell is used for lithium iron secondary cell for vehicle and battery mounting apparatus (all claimed) for domestic electrical appliance, personal computer, mobile telephone, power tool of battery drive, power shovel and office apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The front (initial charge) lithium ion secondary cell has suppressed fall of battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the front (initial charge) lithium ion secondary cell.    Front lithium ion secondary cell (1)    Anode component (21)    Anode active material layer (24)    Cathode component (25)    Cathode active material layer (28)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack (100) by which an air supply port (102) is formed in the upper surface and an air discharge port (104) formed in the lower surface. The opening formed in an air supply duct (124), is positioned upwards rather than the upper surface of fuel cell stack, and an inclined surface formed sealing material (108) is positioned between the opening and the air supply port.    USE - Fuel cell system of normal-pressure operation type for use in motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The air flow amount distribution in the fuel cell stack can be reduced, and the temperature distribution and cell reaction distribution in a battery can be reduced, by positioning the inclined surface formed sealing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (100)    Air supply port (102)    Air discharge port (104)    Inclined surface formed sealing material (108)    Air supply duct (124)
NOVELTY - A baffle (105A,105B) reduces the distribution of the flow rate of the air emitted in the downward direction of a fuel cell stack (100) from an air discharge port (104). The baffle is arranged at inclined position toward the center of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate inside the fuel cell stack can be equalized by making the distribution of the differential pressure of the upper portion and the lower portion of the fuel cell stack small, so that the influence of the differential pressure in the fuel cell that acts with normal pressure distribution of air is prevented, thus the fuel cell system that is excellent in the electric power generation efficiency and excellent battery characteristics are provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Air supply duct (54)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Air discharge port (104)    Baffle (105A,105B)    Air introduction path (123)
NOVELTY - Mixed gas of hydrogen gas and town gas is flown in a pipe (5), hydrogen gas is separated from mixed gas using a hydrogen separation membrane, and separated hydrogen gas is supplied to consumer. The hydrogen separation membrane contains palladium, niobium, or zirconium.    USE - Method is used for supplying hydrogen gas to consumer such as domestic fuel cell system, fuel cell electric vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently supplies hydrogen gas to consumer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for supply system of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the supply system of hydrogen gas.    Hydrogen gas production apparatus (1)    Town-gas storage apparatus (2)    Mixing apparatus (3)    Mixed-gas supply installation (4)    Pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing an element by laminating or winding positive electrode and negative electrode and accommodating the element in metal casing (8) with organic type electrolyte solution containing lithium ion. The opening of metal casing is sealed while maintaining conduction state in metal casing. The lithium is positioned in metal casing. A negative electrode layer is formed by electrically connecting metal casing and negative electrode lead line pulled out from element.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrochemical capacitor used for backup power supplies of various electronic devices, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle, refrigeration or electric power storage etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of electrochemical capacitor can be improved with an easy method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the jig.    Positive electrode lead line (7a)    Negative electrode lead line (7b)    Metal casing (8)    Jig (12)    Conducting wire (12c)
NOVELTY - A metal thin film contains an oxide dispersed to a crystal grain boundary of a metal composition.    USE - Metal thin film is used for electrode for solid oxide fuel cell, solid oxide form water vapor electrolyzer, and hydrogen pump, hydrogen recovery chamber for membrane reactor, and hydrogen separation membrane for hydrogen purification apparatus (all claimed). The solid oxide fuel cell is used for motive power electric power generation of motor vehicle, and small-scale stationary-type electric power generation of domestic cogeneration.    ADVANTAGE - The metal thin film provides solid oxide fuel cell having excellent electric power generation efficiency and atomic permeability, and is efficiently formed using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal thin film contains an oxide dispersed to a crystal grain boundary of a metal composition. The oxide is zirconia stabilized by yttria and calcia, unstable zirconia, lanthanum gallate to which strontium oxide, magnesium oxide, cobalt oxide, and/or iron oxide is added, ceria, ceria to which samarium oxide or gadolinium oxide is added, oxide that doped barium cerate, strontium zirconate and yttrium, zirconia and/or zirconia stabilized by calcia, ceria, and alumina. The metal composition comprises copper, silver, platinum, palladium, and/or gold, preferably silver. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation method of thin film.
NOVELTY - A circulatory system circulates hydrogen off-gas discharged from a fuel cell. An exhaust valve (48) discharges a fluid within circulatory system outside. A control device (6) permits and forbids the opening and the closing of the exhaust valve at normal operation state and at the operational state whose operating sound is smaller than the normal operation state.    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power generation source of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - When operating sounds other than an opening-and-closing sound of a exhaust valve are small, opening and closing of a exhaust valve are not performed. Hence, even if it does not provide noise reduction structure in the exhaust valve, noise accompanying opening and closing of the exhaust valve is controlled. Since opening and closing of a exhaust valve are permitted, a fluid is discharged in a normal operation state, and the circulation hydrogen off-gas is made suitable for the fuel cell. Hence, the noise by opening and closing of the exhaust valve is controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the exhaust valve in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control device (6)    Exhaust valve (48)    Valve chest (61c)    Valve seat (61d)    Flow path (61e)    Plunger (64)
NOVELTY - A lead battery contains an electrolyte solution, to which lithium ion (0.14 mol/l) is added. The electrolyte solution further contains aluminum ion, titanium ion and/or selenium ion.    USE - Lead battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead battery has excellent durability and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for addition of lithium ion to electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The insulating hose (83) comprises a diameter differing portion (83a) in the intermediate portion, whose diameter is narrower than diameter at both ends. The hose is made of insulating material such as rubber.    USE - Insulating hose for piping structure used in fuel cell system (both claimed) for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, residential building etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water flow through the hose is made discontinuous, the fall of insulation performance by generated water flowing through the upstream and downstream pipings is suppressed. Hence the fuel cell system with excellent insulation performance can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view and a sectional view of the piping structure of the fuel cell system.    Upstream piping (81)    Downstream piping (82)    Insulating hose (83)    Diameter differing portion (83a)    Edge portions of hose (83b,83c)
NOVELTY - The centrifugal compressor (1) comprises a compressor (20) and a motor (10) in housing (14). A heat conductive damping material (15) is located between the stator of the motor and the housing. The impeller (21) and volute (22) which forms a flow path for pumping the air ventilated by the impeller in the compressor are made of resin containing sound absorbing material.    USE - Centrifugal compressor for supplying air to fuel cell in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damping material suppresses vibration and noise from the motor. The weight of the centrifugal compressor is reduced as the compressor components are made of resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of the compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Centrifugal compressor (1)    Motor (10)    Rotor (11)    Stator (13)    Housing (14)    Damping material (15)    Compressor (20)    Impeller (21)    Volute (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel oil has distillation curve of 135-170 degrees C of initial boiling point and distillation temperature of 270 degrees C or less of 95%. The total content of sulfur in fuel oil is 80 mass ppm or less. The sulfur content derived from sulfur compound is 1 mass ppm or less which is less than 4-methyl dibenzothiophene and more than dibenzothiophene by gas chromatography-chemiluminescent sulfur detector.    USE - Fuel oil is used for fuel cell system for power supply of electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oil has low content of desulfurizing agent.
NOVELTY - A cross structure (51) supports a battery pack (1) including a case (20) of storage battery. The case has a lower case (22) to support the storage battery from the lower side. The lower case has an extension (29) extended in front-back direction of vehicle chassis and formed in edge of both sides, such that it is supported by the cross structure.    USE - Hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is supported by simple structure without using connection components such as bracket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid motor vehicle.    Battery pack (1)    Case (20)    Lower case (22)    Extension (29)    Cross structure (51)
NOVELTY - A composite material is formed by laminating titanium or titanium alloy-containing layer (2) and nickel or nickel-chromium alloy-containing layer (1) sequentially on the nickel-chromium alloy-containing layer (3). The alloy layers are laminated on the stainless steel base material.    USE - Composite material for brazing product (claimed) used for heat exchanger and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent high-temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, workability, solder flowability and productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of composite material.    Nickel or nickel-chromium alloy-containing layer (1)    Titanium or titanium alloy-containing layer (2)    Nickel-chromium alloy-containing layer (3)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has electrode group wound through isolation film in anode plate containing anode active material, and cathode plate. The battery has uncoated portion of anode active material in center of length direction of anode plate, and has anode lead (4) connected to the uncoated portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, power tools, electrically driven vehicles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery maintains high average voltage during battery discharge and has high output characteristics. The anode plate has low current collection resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the anode plate.    Anode collector (1)    Anode mix (2)    Anode lead (4)    Polypropylene tape (5)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (1) has a diaphragm (11) arranged above valve main portion (10) to prevent fluid from entering into plunger (34) and solenoid section (30), and a valve-seat section (12) arranged below the valve main portion. The solenoid valve has flow path (5) that inclines downward from the valve-seat section toward outer periphery of housing (7), and a flow path (6) that vertically extends downward from the valve-seat section to the outer periphery of the housing.    USE - Solenoid valve for flow rate adjustment or opening/closing of gas containing liquid water or water vapor, used in fuel cell cogeneration system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solenoid valve can be effectively operated. The size of the solenoid valve is reduced, and can be easily assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of the solenoid valve.    Solenoid valve (1)    Flow path (5)    Housing (7)    Valve main portion (10)    Diaphragm (11)    Valve-seat section (12)    Solenoid section (30)    Plunger (34)
NOVELTY - Membrane-electrode assembly has a solid polymer electrolyte membrane provided between cathode catalyst layer and anode catalyst layer. The surface resistance of anode or cathode catalyst layer is changing along its lamination direction or surface direction(s). The solvent used in formation of catalyst layer is chosen from propylene glycol, n-propanol, isopropanol, butanol, methanol, ethanol, benzene, toluene and/or xylene.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell (e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell) and fuel-cell stack used for vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell comprising the membrane-electrode assembly has excellent electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of cathode catalyst layer in polymer electrolyte fuel cell observed from oxidizing-agent gas flow direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A conductive resin composition contains boron-containing carbonaceous material and thermoplastic resin. The boron-containing carbonaceous material is obtained by heating the mixture of carbonaceous material and boron source at 1800-1950 degrees C.    USE - Conductive resin composition for electro-conductive molded products used for fuel-cell separator (both claimed). Can also be used for pallet, tray, packaging material and substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive resin composition has excellent moldability, electro-conductivity and high strength. The fuel-cell separator formed using the composition has excellent recyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of conductive resin composition.
NOVELTY - An activated carbon comprises carbonized and activated modified novolak-type phenol resin having phenolic hydroxyl and radical polymerizable unsaturated group.    USE - Activated carbon for polarizing electrodes of electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) which can be used as power supply for drive of an electronic device or auxiliary power supply of electric vehicle. Can also be used as adsorption agent and in water treatments.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrostatic capacitance of electrical-double-layer capacitors by carbonizing phenol resin, and activating the phenolic hydroxyl and radical polymerizable unsaturated group.
NOVELTY - The system has a filtering capacitor (3) delivering requested voltage between a positive bus (21) and a negative bus (21`) via a direct current-direct current converter (1). A thyristor is branched on the bus (21) between a storage element (B) and an output of the converter to short circuit the converter and a spark over unit of the thyristor based on the voltage. The thyristor determines whether the short circuit of the converter with the direct passage of current via the thyristor in a discharge mode when the voltage of the capacitor is equal to that of the element, is sufficient.    USE - System for exchanging electric power between a motor-generator element and a continuous voltage storage element of a power derivation hybrid vehicle to change the transmission ratio of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The topology of the converter and the control mode of the converter permits to improve the output of the converter in a rolling phase of the vehicle and to reduce the power passing in the converter. The configuration of the converter permits to dimension the converter based on the electrical assistance power and a brake when a thermal engine is in operation and to reduce cost and encumbrance of the converter. The converter is controlled so that passage of the current in inductance limits the growth in the thyristor at the spark over of the thyristor without necessitating a switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power derivation hybrid vehicle.    Storage element (B)    Direct current-direct current converter (1)    Filtering capacitor (3)    Positive bus (21)    Negative bus (21`)
NOVELTY - The system has a climatic chamber (1) for receiving a battery (2) and a battery tester (3). The battery is attached to the chamber for automatic execution of a test run and for monitoring electrical variables and temperature. Sensors (8) and a smoke detector are provided in the chamber. The sensors are connected with a control device (9) that activates a wash-up system when air pressure exceeds a defined threshold value, where the wash-up system operates by compressed air or an inert gas such as argon and is connected with the chamber.    USE - Battery testing system for testing battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for hybrid and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the wash up system enables lowering of the concentration of dangerous gases in the surrounding of the battery i.e. in the climatic chamber, and detects outgassing in simple, safe and economical manner by air pressure measurement. The system provides high security and higher power density to the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery testing system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Climatic chamber (1)    Battery (2)    Battery tester (3)    Sensors (8)    Control device (9)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (32) has a cooling fluid distributor spraying a liquid dielectric cooling agent while the dielectric cooling agent is provided in a liquid phase state in an area and on components of a converter circuit (28). A condenser is provided for liquefaction of the dielectric cooling agent, which changes from the liquid phase state into a vapor phase state when absorbing sufficient heat of the components of the converter circuit. The condenser circulates the dielectric agent to the area to cyclically cool the components of the converter circuit.    USE - Cooling arrangement for cooling a converter circuit of a power electronic system for supplying current to an electrical traction motor to drive a drive wheel of a motor vehicle and an electric vehicle e.g. battery-driven vehicle, hybrid gas electric vehicle and fuel cell-driven electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement enables exact controlling of the temperature of the converter circuit, thus increasing the life span of vehicle, and hence maintaining and controlling the energy consumption of the vehicle reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a power electronic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle with a hybrid gas electric drive. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal-combustion engine (14)    Electrical traction motor (16)    Electrical generator (24)    Converter circuit (28)    Cooling arrangement (32)