NOVELTY - The battery has a shell (3) with transparent structure, which is a two-tone color used for special injection molding machine. A panel (5) is injected from transparent materials, and other components of the battery are not injected from transparent materials. The battery is made of six groups of battery lead plates which are separated on the corresponding shell of each battery lead plates. A transparent and visual window is provided on the panel, where an elongated slot is provided on the panel.    USE - Visual liquid power lead acid storage battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is transparent in design, so that the storage situation of the electrolyte fluid between the positive and the negative plate can be seen through naked eyes. The battery can be protected and kept in good condition. The cycle index and the capacity of the battery are increased, thus prolonging the useful time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a visual liquid power lead acid storage battery of an electric motor car.    Cover board (1)    Valve controlling plug (2)    Shell (3)    Cathode (4)    Panel (5)    Anode (6)    Positive plate (7)    Negative plate (8)    Fiber clapboard (9)
NOVELTY - The heater has two plastic layers (5) whose front and back surfaces are formed as a metallic layer (6), where the plastic layers are provided in a collector (1). A water channel (2) is formed after two plastic layers are pressed and compounded. An upper end and lower end of the water channel is connected with a water outlet pipe and water inlet pipe.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has a simple technique, and is inexpensive. The utilization of the heater improves thermal efficiency. The heater is utilized in wide manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a solar water heater.    Collector (1)    Water channel (2)    Plastic layers (5)    Metallic layer (6)
NOVELTY - The collector has multiple pull rods (6) placed between two supports (2) of an insulation barrel, and interconnection plates located on inner side or outer side of a frame of a solar collecting plate (4). Each interconnection plate is opened with multiple connecting screws or fixed with a bolt. The supports are movably coupled to the interconnection plates, two sides of the solar collecting plate are movably coupled to two inclined strut feet (3). Two ends of the feet have a flat link block and a flat tailstock (31).    USE - Non-support solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a non-support solar collector.    Supports (2)    Inclined strut feet (3)    Solar collecting plate (4)    Connection plate (5)    Pull rods (6)    Flat tailstock (31)
NOVELTY - The plate is formed by two connected heat retaining base boards, where the boards form a main pipe groove (2) of a water flowing groove, water flowing sleeve groove (3) and a heat collecting pipe groove (4). Each board has the main pipe groove that is arranged at an axial direction, and the main pipe groove is connected with the water flowing sleeve groove and heat collecting pipe groove, where the boards are made of polyfoam or board that is molded by a rock wool.    USE - Heat retaining through plate for solar power heat collector header.    ADVANTAGE - The plate covers the water flowing groove, and provides better heat retaining effect. The mounting of the heat retaining base board is convenient with even position. The plate looks beautiful, and has better strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat retaining through plate.
NOVELTY - The body has a heat-absorbing plate body (2) made of e.g. plastic, installed between an upper collecting pipe (1) and a lower collecting pipe (7). The heat-absorbing plate body includes an upper light penetrated plate (4) e.g. translucent plate, and a lower heat-absorbing plate (5) e.g. dark color heat-absorbing plate. Circular arc sectioned flow ways (6) separated by a transparent baffle (3) are installed between the upper light penetrated plate and lower heat-absorbing plate. A dark color coat is provided on the lower heat-absorbing plate.    USE - Flat slab type solar energy heat-absorbing body.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the body is simple. The body has small heat loss and high heating efficiency. The body adequately utilizes light penetrating capability of transparent or translucent materials and has characteristic of dark color plank stuff absorbing solar light to reduce the temperature on the surface of the heat-absorbing body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flat slab type solar energy heat-absorbing body.    Upper collecting pipe (1)    Heat-absorbing plate body (2)    Transparent baffle (3)    Upper light penetrated plate (4)    Lower heat-absorbing plate (5)    Flow way (6)    Lower collecting pipe (7)
NOVELTY - The pipe has an inner glass pipe, outer glass pipe, selective absorbing coat, vacuum interlayer, degasser, air-absorbing film, bracket and a foamed plastic plug in an empty cavity of the inner glass vacuum solar heat collecting pipe. A rod of the plug with teeth on the plug surface is inserted into bottom of the plug from an opening of the solar heat collecting pipe to form a heat transferring interlayer between the collecting pipe and an inner pipe. Another section of the plug extends out of the opening of the collecting pipe.    USE - Full glass vacuum solar heat collecting pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe can greatly reduce the water area in the empty cavity of the inner pipe without reducing the heat receiving surface of water to reduce the weight of the heat collecting pipe in use and heat waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a full glass vacuum solar heat collecting pipe.
NOVELTY - The heater has a regular tetrahedron heat insulating water tank which comprises a vacuum heat insulating layer on one side. Five sides stick with the layer, where the five sides are made of welded steel plate to form a steeliness container. The layer has glass and aluminum plate in upper and lower layers. Four sides between the aluminum plate and the glass are stuck with a glass strip to form a vacuum cavity, where the layer has double function of heat insulating and water holding. A printed black is arranged in a side of the aluminum plate near glass, where the layer is light foam plastic.    USE - Solar-powered water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has a removed complex supporting and reflecting layer, which performs heat collecting, water conservation, and heat insulating simultaneously. The heater has big lighting areas, better heat insulating effect, simple structure and low cost. The size of the heater is one third of existing solar-powered water heater. The printed black effectively absorbs solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a solar-powered water heater.
NOVELTY - The heater has an exhaust fan (3) with a shell tube connected to a flared pipe under a solar heater plate (1). A hot wind guiding tube (2) i.e. plastic pipe, is put between the heater plate and the exhaust fan and connected with center of a lower part of the heater plate through a tapered transition piece. An adiabatic material is provided at a periphery of the plastic pipe. Two ends of the heater plate are opened and sealed by a stainless steel silk net. Insulating material is arranged in an inner surface of an under layer. A face of the heater plate towards the sun is fuscous.    USE - Solar heater for use during winter and summer seasons.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is simple in structure, easy to manufacture, convenient for getting material, economical and durable. The heater does not occupy much indoor space, and can reduce the energy consumption of using electric energy or fuel gas to keep warm. The air temperature descends quickly, during raining in night of midsummer, thus bringing pleasant cool wind into the room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar heater.    Solar heater plate (1)    Hot wind guiding tube (2)    Exhaust fan (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a sending rubber slab connected with a free end of a sending rubber cylinder piston. A sending rubber cylinder is installed on a frame. A rubber cutting cylinder is installed on the sending rubber slab. The free end of the sending rubber cylinder piston is connected with rubber cutting knives. A sending rubber block cylinder and a rubberizing cylinder are installed on the frame. A vacuum absorption device is installed at back part of the absorbing rubber slab. A finger cylinder and a degumming cylinder are installed on the frame.    USE - Rubberizing device for use in a pole piece production equipment of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pole piece rubberizing device.
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple cathode bobbins arranged in a shell, where a charging-discharging protection circuit board (3) is connected to the cathode bobbins by electricity. A surface of the protection circuit board is coated with a damp proof layer, and a connector weld spot of the protection circuit board is coated with a silica gel layer. Bracket structures (5) are provided in axial and radial directions for limiting the cathode bobbins inside the shell, where interspaces are formed between the cathode bobbins.    USE - Damp proof and antistatic power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charging-discharging protection circuit board provides damp proof, static prevention, short circuit proof and dust proof. The battery is stable, reliable and can be utilized in a bad condition such as damp environment and rainy day, when working.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a damp proof and antistatic power battery.    Charging-discharging protection circuit board (3)    Bracket structure (5)    Soft mat (7)    Screw (8)    Flute (111)
NOVELTY - A boss block is set at central section of bottom plate of plane shape. The upper portion of boss block is a column block while the lower portion is a rectangle block. The column block is located at central section of rectangle block set with out raised lines on both sides. A screw is set on outer bottom plate of rectangle frame covering the outside of boss block. The bolt hole corresponding to screw of bottom plate and the foam inlet hole are set on top board of plane shape. The top board is located on rectangle frame and fixed with bottom plate passing through bolt hole.    USE - Foaming mold for connecting box end of solar thermal collector.    ADVANTAGE - Provides rational design of top board and rectangle frame that makes demolding very convenient and can guarantee that the axial direction connecting hose of inner box and axial direction external pipe nozzle of connecting box of thermal collector is concentric. Provides the foaming mold that can be manufactured at low cost and with long useful time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of foaming mold of connecting box end of solar thermal collector.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode composite components respectively conglutinated on two side faces of a polyethylene-propylene membrane by a gel type electrolyte layer. Positive and negative electrode coating layers are coated on a surface of a metallic copper foil. Positive and negative electrode wire leads are a nickel tab and metallic copper foil, respectively, enwrapped by a casted polypropylene (CPP) leak proof membrane. A crust is an aluminum-plastic composite membrane with a multi-polyethylene membrane, aluminum foil, polypropylene membrane and a daiamid membrane.    USE - Ultra-thin and flexible macromolecule lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is ultra-thin and flexible to adapt the change of the exterior of the ultra-thin digital moving device, which in use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an ultra-thin and flexible macromolecule lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - The device includes a shell which encloses a slow seep layer and provided with a water inlet at its top. The water inlet is connected to the water outlet of the air conditioner condensed water pipe. The shell is coupled to the air conditioner casing. A water outlet is formed at the bottom of the shell. The bottom of the slow seep layer contacts with the top of a thermal sink.    USE - Processing device for condensed water of air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Simple structure. Ensures reliable operation of processing device, at reduced cost and reduced energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the processing device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a main body including a side that is provided with a set of convex structures. Sides of the convex structure are arranged with a double groove structure, and a set of conducting strips is inserted into the main body and is sticked on the convex structures. The conducting strips are arranged with a set of exerted terminators at the sides of the terminators, where the sides of the terminators are equipped with the convex structures compared with the main body.    USE - Battery connector structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively enforces the waterproof effect of the electric products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery connector structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has a groove connected at one side of a surface, which is opposite to a shell body of a product of a connector. An elastic sealing element corresponds to the groove. The surface of the shell of the product forms a lug boss with the corresponding position of the groove. The lug boss is matched with the groove. The elastic sealing element is compressed in the groove. A bottom surface of the groove is an arc surface. A surface of the lug boss is connected with a waterproof sealing element, where the surface of the lug boss is a plane or a smooth curved surface.    USE - Used in connector to connect a battery and an outer circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The upper part of the elastic sealing element is compressed and deformed to get a bigger contacting face with the lug boss, thus providing good waterproof effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a waterproof structure.
NOVELTY - A heat conduction material has one side which is contacted with the batteries and other side which is closely contacted with the crust. The heat conduction material is set between the battery and crust and has flexibility, glutinosity and close conglutination properties. The heat conduction material may form the shape that can closely attach to installation place according to shape.    USE - Used as heat dispersion of battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety and life span of the battery groups. Attaches and contacts the entire battery and crust because of its flexibility and gumminess.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of a heat conduction material.
NOVELTY - The combination has set of battery simple lattices, and cylinder-shaped battery unicum. A battery includes set of cylinder unicums. An anode and cathode polar plates of a cylinder unit battery are separated by a battery baffle plate and form a cylinder unicum battery by a coiling. A lab connecting a battery slab lattice in the cylinder unicum battery is connected between the batteries. A shell cover (2) is provided with six unicum arc troughs which are tangential with each other.    USE - Used for a coiled lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cylinder unicum battery takes set of tabs on one slab lattice which allows the current density of the whole pole to distribute regularly and improves an operating factor of a pole active matter and efficiency of a convergent current. The shell structure and internal connection structure of battery are suitable for high power. The combination provides high rate discharging. The cylinder lead storage battery has high shock resistance characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a shell structure and internal connection structure combination.    Battery shell (1)    Shell cover (2)    Air exit holes (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative terminals (6, 7) provided on a protection circuit board (2). A positive tab (8) and a negative tab (9) are placed on an electric chip (5). Two connecting sheets (3) are respectively connected with both the two terminals and the two tabs. The board and the sheets are placed inside a plastic hardware (1). Two fixed parts (10) are respectively connected with the chip and the hardware. Threaded holes (11) are formed on sides of a top face in the chip. The fixed parts are screwed with a head. The head and the hardware are integrated by an injection molding.    USE - Low temperature injection molding battery.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature injection molding battery improves the fixation between the plastic hardware and the head of the battery, thus preventing a displacement between the plastic hardware and the electric chip, and hence insuring a quality of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a low temperature injection molding battery.    Plastic hardware (1)    Protection circuit board (2)    Connecting sheet (3)    Insulation washer (4)    Electric chip (5)    Positive terminal (6)    Negative terminal (7)    Positive tab (8)    Negative tab (9)    Fixed part (10)    Threaded hole (11)
NOVELTY - The package has a through hole (7) provided on a diabatic material to fit a single convergent solar cell (11), and a cover metal plate placed on the through hole. The through hole is smaller than an external contour of the single convergent solar cell. A structure is fixed on a system mounting card (3) of a convergent solar cell sheet. Bolts (1) are used for fixing the entire structure. A plastic washer (2) is located among the system mounting card of the convergent solar cell sheet. The metal plate with a counter bore leads-out a positive electrode.    USE - Single gathering solar cell module package.    ADVANTAGE - The package works with long-term stabilization under the high temperature and high-density sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a single gathering solar cell module package.    Bolts (1)    Plastic washer (2)    System mounting card (3)    Heat-transfers insulating level (4)    Red copper sheet (5)    Gasket (6)    Through hole (7)    Bolt cap (9)    Floured graphite (10)    Convergent solar cell (11)
NOVELTY - The box has a polyurethane layer filled between two inside and outside layers of shells. An inside surface of a box cover is covered on the polyurethane layer, and an outlet-cable pipe is provided on the box cover. An upper-end surface of the box is connected with a slot, and a washer is inserted in the slot. The box and the box cover are made of glass fiber reinforced plastic material.    USE - Used for a solar-power storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The box provides waterproofing, anticorrosion and thermal insulation function, thus improving the usage time of solar-power storage battery up to 30 years. The box displays the superiority of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a protective box.
NOVELTY - The converter has a solar energy reflecting and transmitting material (2) placed between a heat-absorbing apparatus (4) e.g. oval and a solar mirror, and an insulating material (3) connecting to the heat-absorbing apparatus and the solar energy transmitting material. The heat-absorbing apparatus sets a fin to enhance the heat exchange at a sunshine irradiating position. The heat-absorbing apparatus sets a sunshine selective coating (7) for converting solar energy into heat energy at the sunshine irradiating position.    USE - Used for converting solar energy into heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar photothermic converter.    Solar energy reflecting and transmitting material (2)    Insulating material (3)    Heat-absorbing apparatus (4)    Sunshine selective coating (7)
NOVELTY - The module has a foldable furling part connected among multiple fan-shaped base plates, where top face of each base plate forms a photoreception face. A furling device has a power device e.g. cylinder, fixed in a through hole at the center of the energy plate. An axial rod of the power device is controlled by the power device to relatively protrude or withdraw the hole. Multiple pivot bases are respectively pivoted on a furling part among each base plate. An end of multiple actuating rods is pivoted at the top of an axial rod, where another end is pivoted on the furling part among base plates.    USE - Solar energy plate furling module.    ADVANTAGE - The user can drive the power device to extend the axial rod to furl the solar energy plate gradually by pulling of each actuating rod to shield the photoreception face, thus avoiding the damage of the module, and hence increasing service life and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a solar energy plate furling module.
NOVELTY - The box has a glass box body (1) whose body is lined with a heat preservation layer whose components are vesicant magnesia, gypsum and concrete. Inorganic fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP) and the heat preservation layer are coagulated with each other. Black endothermic materials are painted on the inner side of the box whose top is covered with a toughened glass or a heat-resistant plastic film. Upward through-holes (3) and downward through-holes (4) are formed between the boxes, where the through holes go through the interlayer of the films.    USE - Solar energy heating box.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-resistant plastic film of the box provides better insulation effect at low cost, thus reducing the heating problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy heating box.    Glass box body (1)    Upward through-holes (3)    Downward through-holes (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a roller coating device (2) fixed under an oven (4), and an unreeling device (1) and a wrap-up device (3) fixed at two sides of the oven. The roller coating device is made up of two section of parallel coating rollers with same shape. A current collector (5) is contacted with a side of a roller post, and is vertically fixed inside the oven. A roller pole of the wrap-up device is placed over the oven. The current collector passes through the unreeling device, the roller coating device, the oven, and the wrap-up device.    USE - Used for coating a current collector, and for polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases the utilization rate of a mesh pulp to reach 95 percent. The structure of the device is rational.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a continuously coating current collector device.    Unreeling device (1)    Roller coating device (2)    Wrap-up device (3)    Oven (4)    Current collector (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery e.g. polymer lithium battery, for supplying electricity, and a pneumatic switch for electrifying the device under an effect of air pressure. A liquid chamber stores atomizing liquid e.g. pharmaceutic-grade analogy nicotine solution, which is atomized by an atomization room. The inside air pressure is changed, and the pneumatic switch is closed and turned on, when a user uses the device to smoke. The liquid is emitted from a cigarette holder. Safe time is set in a micro control chip, and liquid consumption is controlled by adjusting the safe time.    USE - Computerized healthy smoking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is filled with nicotine solution, thus avoiding the production of harmful substance during smoking process and harmfulness for people. The micro control chip controls the amount of the nicotine solution, thus providing healthy smoking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a computerized healthy smoking device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The charger has multi frames (6) actively connected, and a solar energy sheet equipped inside the charger. An output plug jack (10) is equipped on a battery plate (2), a low-voltage automatic reposition circuit and a connected controlling plate (11). The solar energy sheet and the battery plate are separately equipped. A circuit (5), a connected insert (7) and a circuit board (8) are provided. A hinge style hardware piece or tenon style plastic piece (3) connection is provided between bordering frames.    USE - Vibration-isolating solar energy charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is assembled and dismantled, and satisfies the real demand of a user to actualize the adjustment of voltage or current by increasing or reducing the number of solar energy sheets. The charger integrates the functions of low-voltage automatic reposition, folding style and vibration-isolation into one body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vibration-isolating solar energy charger.    Battery plate (2)    Hinge style hardware piece/tenon style plastic piece (3)    Circuit (5)    Multi frames (6)    Connected insert (7)    Circuit board (8)    Output plug jack (10)    Connected controlling plate (11)
NOVELTY - The charger has a decorative photo frame, make-up mirror, indicating lamp, and a hardware disk that is linked to a solar energy board. A pin of the charger extends from one end to form anode and cathode interfaces of the board. A metal spring plate is electrically coupled to the disk. The interfaces are respectively and electrically linked to an anode and a cathode of a charging cell. Input end, output end and switch are placed on a shell, where the input and output ends are coupled to an alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) adaptor and a charged device, respectively.    USE - Used for charging a lithium polymer cell.    ADVANTAGE - The charger quickly charges the lithium polymer cell by utilizing a solar energy and a direct current (DC) power supply via the adaptor. The charger eliminates a problem in a market that the solar energy charging and DC adapter charging affects each other. The charger has an over-charging protection about 4.28 voltages and an over-discharging protection about 3.0 voltages, thus providing cut-off protection when the charger is incorrectly connected. The charger can be used for about 500 times in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy alternating current/direct current charger.
NOVELTY - The charger has a solar energy receiving plate with a substrate for locating a solar chip. Two extending elements consist of conduction material, which are arranged in parallel. Bottom of the extending elements forms an articulated part and a pin joint, and are conducted with positive and negative terminals of a charging control circuit in a charging seat. The charger is extended upward and to periphery using the extending elements, and adjusts absorbing position and elevation through the articulated part.    USE - Solar charger.    ADVANTAGE - The charger receives solar energy using the absorbing position, thus improving the energy conversion efficiency. The charger is safe, and has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a solar charger.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell, an anode, a cathode and an isolating film, where a gelled electrolyte is provided in the battery shell. The battery shell has a cylinder and is composed of punch formed aluminium complex film. The anode, cathode, isolating film and a gelled electrolyte coil together form an elastic compound coil core with mechanical intensity. The anode and a cathode guiding line extend out of two ends of the shell or a side wall of the shell.    USE - Cylinder polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery increases ratio capacity and ratio energy, and prolongs the life span of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section view of a cylinder polymer lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve body (1) including a cavity (5) connected to a liquid entrance (3) and a liquid exit (4). An elastic piece (2) e.g. spring lies in the cavity. One end of the valve is fixed to the valve body and other end is fixed to connect with a convex platform shaped sealing piece (9). The sealing piece (9) is firmly attached to an inner wall of the liquid entrance or the cavity.    USE - Used for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be utilized several times and avoids large amount of the waste when using disposable flameproof device in the traditional battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a safety valve.    Valve body (1)    Elastic piece (2)    Liquid entrance (3)    Liquid exit (4)    Cavity (5)    Inner wall (6)    Sealing piece (9)
NOVELTY - The energy collecting board has multiple base plates, where top of each base plate together forms a sunlight receiving surface, and folding slices between the multiple base plates to fold the base plates. The flexible slices are made up of rubber slice and metal slice with hinge structure, and the base plates are in triangular shape. The board is paved on a bracket frame which is equipped with two interval cingulums on scheduled place.    USE - Folding solar energy collecting board.    ADVANTAGE - The board is efficiently folded by user to avoid light receiving surface from being hurt, and come into a less volume state, and is easy to hold and convey.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a folding solar energy collecting board.
NOVELTY - The device has a rubber belt which convolves on a rubber belt roll (1), and a single-pass transition wheel (3) fixed on a rubber feed component. A rubber-pressure cylinder (4) moves a rubber-pressure head (5) left and right, and a rubber-cutting cylinder (6) drives a cutting knife (7). The rubber feed component has a rubber feed board (19), and a rubber cylinder (20) with the single-pass transition wheel, where the rubber cylinder is a power source of the rubber feet board.    USE - Used for sticking a stopping glue belt of a square lithium battery core.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the device is compact .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for sticking stopping glue belt of square lithium battery core.    Rubber belt roll (1)    Single-pass transition wheel (3)    Rubber-pressure cylinder (4)    Rubber-pressure head (5)    Rubber-cutting cylinder (6)    Cutting knife (7)    Lower pinch roller cylinder (10)    Lower swing rod (11)    Rubber feet board (19)    Rubber cylinder (20)
NOVELTY - The machine has a filling device which is connected to a filling jig. A transport mechanism transports the filling jig to a vacuum extracting nitrogen adding device. The filling jig includes an injector which is fixed on an injector retaining plate. A floating cover is placed on a floating cover fixed block. The injector and the floating cover are located oppositely. An injection hole of the injector and the injector retaining plate are provided with a fluoro-rubber obturating ring. The filling device includes a transmission ball screw mandrel which is connected with a driving stepping motor.    USE - Used for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The machine saves the manufacturing cost and the productivity effect is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a glove-box filling machine for battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a vacuum drying device, a solar heat-collecting device that are distributed in a hothouse. The drying device has a drying canister and a vacuum pump. A water tube is distributed in the canister, and water tube ends are connected to an excurrent siphon and an inlet branch of the heat-collecting device, respectively. The hothouse has a stanchion at south wall, and a beam spanned between the stanchion and north wall. A light-transmitting top is connected to the beam, and a transparent temperature-preventing layer is provided at the stanchion outside.    USE - Used for drying all kinds of materials and for drying vacuum.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents temperature of the heat energy emitted from the solar beam by the hothouse. The system evaporates the moisture of the material under lower temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hothouse heat-collecting type thermotube recuperative solar vacuum dry system.
NOVELTY - The heater has a solar collector tube including row of straight-through all-glass vacuum collector tubes (4) with opening on both sides. Upper end opening of each vacuum collector tube is connected with a heat water box of an interface of a sensor through a silicon rubber seal interface. Lower end opening of each vacuum collector tube is connected with a lower interconnecting box (5) of the solar collector tube through the silicon rubber interface. Water-supply and drainage interfaces are provided on the lower interconnecting box.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater prevents the solar collector tube from storing dead water and dirt, and drains the water clearly. The heater removes scaling, thus preventing freezing of water. The heat energy is used adequately. The heater avoids problem of non-disassembly and seal connection of metal and glass vacuum collector tube. The heater is easy to produce, at low production cost. The heater has high reliability and long life time. The straight-through all-glass vacuum collector tube is easy to be lengthened and the heat transmitting medium can be operated in double-direction, so the heating load of the heater is improved and the function of the heater can be expanded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar water heater.    Heat water box (1)    Straight-through all-glass vacuum collector tube (4)    Lower interconnecting box (5)
NOVELTY - The boiler has a light activated switch connected with an electric source on its upper part and connected with an ultraviolet high-energy light bulb on its lower part. A firedamp infrared radiating stove is fixed on a heat-accumulating board of a solar-energy heat-accumulating machine. A water filling pipe is connected on the upper part and a water filling pump is connected on the lower part by a conduit. A room-temperature controller includes a water-way switch that is connected on the lower part through a lead, which is in serial connection with the firedamp switching valve.    USE - Firedamp solar-energy boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a firedamp solar-energy boiler.
NOVELTY - The device has a zinc electrode with an air pole (5) and a current collector (3) that are led out by a lead as an anode and a cathode of a battery. The current collector is placed at a bottom of a battery jar (2). A plating calamine cream (1) is smoothly applied on the collector and is covered by the air pole through a dissepiment (4). A plastic strip (10) divides the jar into two parts. A cover board (6) e.g. plastic or rag mix board, is arranged on the jar, where a space between extrusive blocks (8) and network holes on the board are formed as intake path (9) of the air pole.    USE - Zinc-air battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device facilities easy replacement of the zinc electrode or calamine cream after the reaction is over. The air pole is hard to be damaged, and avoids leakage of the battery even if the air pole is broken slightly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a zinc-air battery device.    Plating calamine cream (1)    Battery jar (2)    Current collector (3)    Dissepiment (4)    Air pole (5)    Cover board (6)    Extrusive blocks (8)    Plastic strip (10)    Overflow launder (11)
NOVELTY - The charger has a couple of movable charging hardwares, a group of convex shaft pins placed on a shell, a grip ring fixed on the shell via a fixing shaft and a moment spring to form a griping structure of the ring and the shell. A back of the ring is separately coupled with one end of each movable charging hardware by a screw. Fixed ends of each hardware are separately coupled to an anode and a cathode of an internal charging circuit wafer of the shell via a metal bar. An internal side face in a front end of the ring has a projection, where a sponge is bonded on the projection.    USE - Used for charging a lithium ion battery that is utilized in a cell phone, digital camera and a digital pick up camera.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is convenient to a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a charger of a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has a liquid-filling hole in an upper cover, a steel top layer and a plastic nail under layer, and the cell is used for sealing the liquid filling hole. A part of the liquid filling hole sealed by the top and under layers is half of the height of the liquid filling hole.    USE - Primary lithium cell.    ADVANTAGE - The top of the lithium cell is made of steel and under part is plastic nail, which makes hitting the upper cover vigorously during packaging of the primary lithium cell unnecessary, thus avoiding the breakage of the glass insulator fixed with the upper cover in the packaging process, and improving the good product ratio in producing lithium cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a primary lithium cell.
NOVELTY - The moisture teller has a sensor, a single chip installed in a control-device body case (4), and a cylinder shaped multifunctional handle (7). A three-position combined plastic battery clamp (9), a battery (8), a power switch (6), and a lead (11), are installed in the handle. The power switch is installed at back end of a handle lid. A calibrated passage and a user-self-calibrating passage used for testing a common-used material are installed in the single chip. A setting/enter key (5), and upper and lower passage adjusting keys (14, 16), are installed on a sealing membrane.    USE - Used for testing moisture of multi-material e.g. all kinds of agricultural crop seeds, cereal, soil, foodstuff, chemicals and medicine.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture teller has a compact structure with simple operation and digital display. The moisture teller is dust-resistance, moisture-resistance and shake-resistance. The teller is convenient to carry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hand held intelligent multi-material moisture teller.    Control-device body case (4)    Setting/enter key (5)    Power switch (6)    Multifunctional combined handle (7)    Battery (8)    Three-position combined battery clamp (9)    Lead (11)    Upper and lower passage adjusting keys (14, 16)
NOVELTY - The device has a coiling core pulling mechanism, diaphragm mechanism, plate feeding mechanism, rubberizing mechanism, cropping mechanism fixed on a faceplate e.g. installation base. Two pressing wheels are located separately on upper and lower sides of a coiling needle. A plate conveying mechanism is located between positive negative material box and plate positioning mechanism. Fixed mechanism and cutting mechanism are located in a fag end of a rubber belt discharging mechanism. A cropping mechanism is located in a left lower part of the needle.    USE - used for coiling of lithium ion batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the device is high , thus saving the working procedure cost, and fully ensuring the quality of lithium ion batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a chip type automatic coiler device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a groove cover covering a groove body. A safety valve and a rubber cap are fixed in the body. A set of unipolar groups is fixed in the body. The unipolar groups include a clapboard clamped between an anode plate and a cathode plate. The plates of neighboring unipolar groups are welded on an electrically conducting current gathering row in series connection. The anode plate of unipolar groups at one side in the groove is fixed with an anode electric wire welding point. The cathode plate of the unipolar groups at another side is fixed with a cathode electric wire welding point.    USE - Lead-acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has sound current educing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of a lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The film has a main body (1) including many ventilated holes (2) with different shape. Diameter of the ventilated holes is between twenty to fifty micron. Thickness of the main body is fifteen to one hundred micron. The film is made by using a macromolecule polymer as the electrolyte.    USE - Battery isolated film.    ADVANTAGE - The ventilated holes close rapidly and keep the integrity of the structure of the film, when the working temperature of the holes is increasing between one hundred and thirty centigrade to one hundred and forty centigrade. The stability in the warm condition of the main body is compressed to four percent when the temperature is one hundred and sixty centigrade. The film can work even in the high temperature condition e.g. one hundred and fifty centigrade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery isolated film.    Main body (1)    Ventilated holes (2)
NOVELTY - The controller has a sealed shell (30) whose top end is fixed with a water inlet (5), which is connected with a return tube. A signal device (20) is fixed on an inner bottom of the shell. A soleplate of the shell is fixed with a water outlet (3). The signal device includes a vacuum permatron (1) and a floating magnetic ring (2). A signal output line of the permatron is connected with a warner or a water supplying electromagnetic valve. A cylinder body (7) and upper and lower end covers (8, 9) are connected hermetically. The shell is covered by a moist layer (6) made of polyurethane material.    USE - Used for controlling a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can be controlled automatically. The controller is convenient to use. The structure of the controller is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar water heater controller.    Vacuum permatron (1)    Floating magnetic ring (2)    Water outlet (3)    Water inlet (5)    Moist layer (6)    Cylinder body (7)    Upper and lower end covers (8, 9)    Signal device (20)    Sealed shell (30)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a level bracket whose right end and a fixed frame are rotatably connected by a pin, where the fixed frame is fixed on a wall. A top of an activity bracket is fixed on the level bracket, and an end of the activity bracket is fixed on bearing blocks. A top of a supporting bevel arm is fixed on the level bracket by pin, and the end of the supporting bevel arm is fixed on a movable bracket.    USE - Used for an air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the bracket is stable. The laying angle of the air conditioner is adjustable. The installation of the bracket is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an air conditioner bracket.
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has a front sheet (2), a back sheet (3) and a side sheet of the cover, respectively installed with a large hole (6). The holes are installed with filter screens (8). The front sheet has the hole fixedly connected with the filtering screen. Large holes of the back and side sheets at an outer side are installed with a faucet. The two sides of the side sheet are fixedly connected with the front sheet and the back sheet. One side of other side sheet (4) is fixedly connected with the front sheet. Another side and the back sheet are buckled and connected by a button (11).    USE - Used for an air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The outer cover of the air-conditioner with reasonable design, simple structure, prevents sunshine, rain, dust, ventilating, and breathing freely, when the air-conditioner is in the working state and rest state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an outer cover.    Cuboid outer cover (1)    Front sheet (2)    Back sheet (3)    Side sheet (4)    Large hole (6)    Filtering screen (8)    Button (11)
NOVELTY - The design has a water meter chamber connected to an indoor pipeline branch box, which is connected to a solar energy water heater. The box connected to each indoor using a point forms an integer water supply system. An indoor valve and the box are inserted in a wall. Cold and hot water branch pipes conduct cold and hot water. A water supply pipe is passed via a plastic heat preserving pipe, and is led to a staircase room on a roof of a room from the branch box. The water supply pipe is led out of a room surface on a position higher than the surface to connect the heater inlet and outlet.    USE - Used for a solar energy water heater in a house.    ADVANTAGE - The water supply pipe is led out of the room surface on the position higher than the room surface to connect the inlet and the outlet of the solar energy water heater, so that the solar energy water heater is reasonably installed in the house construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water supply design.
NOVELTY - The system has a multiduty solar energy air-condition window, a solar electrical energy generation water circle refrigeration air-condition and a solar energy heat-collecting collector connected with each other by a cold and hot air ventilating routeway, and a light-heat energy conversion board. The solar window is provided with a fixed window frame, slideway, and a movable window fan, and the solar energy collector is provided with a hollow insulation board, light-heat energy conversion collecting cavity, insulation heat preservation board, frame and air ventilating routeway.    USE - Solar energy air-condition window system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed in such a manner that it enables utilization of opto-thermal and opto-electrical functions of solar energy efficiently and synthetically, boosts ventilation in room and enlarges usable area. The multiduty solar energy air-condition window promotes and strengthens room temperature. The system saves electric energy and heating material for human, thus utilizing the system in an economic manner. The system saves resource consumption and protects an environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar energy air-condition window system.
NOVELTY - The transducer has a venthole (9) opened in a side end of a casing (1), and an anti-corrosive coating provided on an outside of a radiation surface of the casing. A guild tube is used for supplying air in the venthole of the side end of the casing. An outgassing tube (6) is placed on an end of an air induction conduit (5), and forms a T-shape tube. Pores are opened on the outgassing tube. Bugle-shaped vibration generators (3) are connected in parallel to each other by a lead that extends out from the air outlet hole of the side end of the casing to a power supply.    USE - Ultrasonic transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The array-type arrangement of the transducer provides bigger area for the ultrasonic radiation. The washing capability of the transducer is enhanced. The anti-corrosive coating is provided on the outside of the radiation surface, thus enhancing the anti-corrosive capability of the transducer. The transducer has longer life. The T-shape tube divides the cooled-air input by using the air induction conduit into multi-path techniques, so that every vibration generator is cooled, thus improving the transducer, and receiving the cooling down effect quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an ultrasonic transducer.    Casing (1)    Bugle-shaped vibration generators (3)    Air induction conduit (5)    Outgassing tube (6)    Vent hole (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a boxlike shell formed by locking shell upper and shell lower covers (1, 6), where a top of the shell upper cover is connected with a latch that chucks a camera. A charging and discharging hardware terminal (7) is electrically connected with a circuit of the camera, and an airtight cavity in the shell contains multiple rows of an electric core group (4), a breadboard (5) and a lamp panel (2). An outer wall of the shell is connected with electric quantity display lights (8) driven by the lamp panel, and a direct current socket (3) is electrically connected with the breadboard.    USE - Integrated camera battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery conveniently checks the remaining electric quantity by four-stage electric quantity display light. The battery increases the service performance of the camera and the service life of the camera.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an integrated camera battery.    Shell upper cover (1)    Lamp panel (2)    Direct current socket (3)    Electric core group (4)    Breadboard (5)    Shell lower cover (6)    Charging and discharging hardware terminal (7)    Electric quantity display light (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a locking button placed on the top of an upper cover (1) of a shell, and a charging and discharging metal terminal (7) electrically connected to a circuit of a video camera device, where the button locks a video camera. A cavity body includes eight rows of core groups (4), where the cavity body is provided inside of a box-shaped shell body. Multiple display lamps are driven by a lamp plate (2) and fixed on an outside wall of a shell body. A direct current socket (3) is electrically connected to a circuit board (5) of a cavity.    USE - Used for a video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can conveniently look over residual quantity of electric charge through the display lamp. The battery supplies power to video camera light of the video camera device through the direct current socket or using 8.4 volt power supply to charge the battery, when the battery in use, thus increasing the useful property of the video camera device, and prolonging the useful life of the video camera device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a high capacity multi-function integral battery.    Upper cover (1)    Lamp plate (2)    Direct current socket (3)    Core groups (4)    Circuit board (5)    Lower cover (6)    Metal terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The charger has silicon crystal boards (8) connected in positive/negative polarities and connected to a big-capacity lithium (Li) polymer cell charge management and a cell protective. The cell protective is connected to the polymer cell, which is connected to a micro control unit (MCU) electrifying internal cell power detection and load detection. The load detection is connected to a charge connector via a power management circuit. The MCU electrifying internal cell power detection and the load detection is connected with a high-brightness LED illuminating lamp which is controlled by a line.    USE - Used for an emergency power supply, and a portable device such as a cell phone, a global positioning system (GPS), MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) or MPEG-1 audio layer 4 (MP4).    ADVANTAGE - The big-capacity lithium (Li) polymer cell can be charged by solar energy or a wide-voltage adapter to store power. The charger is fast, convenient, energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a solar charger.    Silicon crystal boards (8)
NOVELTY - The reservoir has a set of underground storages that are formed not by digging, where the storage collects and deposits natural cold or hot energy with geothermal energy in a thermal storage medium. An underground heat-changing pipe is connected between the storages or between a super stratum and an under layer of the reservoir. A circulating transportation pipeline is displaced in holes between the storages and ground. The thermal medium includes a suspended sub-tiny particle and a compound of hydro liquid with solid energy.    USE - Geothermal energy heat-changing type energy-storing reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir avoids pollutions, avoids to be affected by the surface layer of a ground temperature, and reduces the logistic of the ground surface. The reservoir has fast heat-changing effect, and improved heat-changing efficiency. A difference in a temperature between the thermal storage medium in the underground and a surface of an earth, is large, thus increasing the energy storage of the reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a geothermal energy heat-changing type energy-storing reservoir.
NOVELTY - The collector has a heat-collecting capillary bundle (3) connected between upper and lower coupled boxes (1, 4). A fixed bracket (2) is equipped with corresponding locking slots corresponding to each piece of a capillary of the heat-collecting capillary bundle, and each piece is locked in the corresponding locking slots.    USE - Used for heating water in a swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is simple, light in weight, handy, reliable, convenient to process, assemble and convey. The manufacturing cost is low. The collector has strong light absorption ability, and is easy to be melted. The heat-collecting efficiency is high, so that the collector can eliminate scaling phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a capillary solar collector.    Upper and lower coupled boxes (1, 4)    Fixed bracket (2)    Heat-collecting capillary bundle (3)
NOVELTY - The utility model is the device of air-condition driven direct by solar energy. Solar energy silicon plate is connected to the gallows tool of the plastic shed, the electric energy output of the solar energy silicon plate is connected to two electrodes of the accumulator, the electricity output of the accumulator is connected to two electrodes of the air-condition; controller, air-condition and the accumulator are connected together, commercial power is connected to the transformer circuit, the transformer is connected to the rectifier circuit, the rectifier is connected to the converter, the converter is connected to the accumulator so as to provide enough energy to the solar energy driven direct air-condition. The utility model overcomes the disadvantage of power consumption during the process of inverting lifting-pressure, it is beautiful, convenient to install and maintain, and it has small size and light weight.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a battery cathode current collecting copper needle; it comprises heave part that is welded with bottom cover of battery cathode, sealing part that is sealed with sealing ring, supporting part that connects the heave part and the sealing part, current collecting part that is inserted into battery gelatinous cathode; diameter of the sealing part is more than diameter of the current collecting part; they are connected by transition part; the transition part is chamfer angle transition or circular angle transition. Because big and small head copper needle are adopted, it can reduce consuming copper material and decrease product cost; additionally, it reduces effective volume that the current collector takes up in the battery; it is good for adding active material padding quantity and improving battery discharge capacity; it also can prevent drawing stamp, burr, scrap rubber of current part of the copper needle to affect sealability of the battery; so as to improve leak resistance of the battery; the sealing part with bigger diameter can prevent the copper needle causing bending and distorting in machining process; it makes the current collecting copper needle closely cooperate with the sealing ring; so to improve leak tightness, quality of assembling products and anti-leakage performance of the battery product.
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode cleat, two sheets of a tabulate single face cathode runner plate placed at an outmost side, and a sheet of a tabulate bipolar fuel cell plate joined with two sheets of a single face cathode runner plate. An interlayer is formed on a surface of cathode of the tabulate bipolar fuel cell plate, and is joined with each double face cathode runner plate in a sealed way. A surface formed at anode side of the tabulate bipolar fuel cell plate is connected with each double face anode runner plate in sealed way.    USE - Laminose fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a laminose fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The adapter has a direct current/direct current module whose input end is connected with an output end of a fuel cell. The output end of the module is divided into three routes, where one route is connected with a sensor e.g. hall electric current sensor, and a load through a controllable switch, another route is connected with a dummy load through the controllable switch, and the third route is connected with an input end of two stage voltage-stabilization and transformation circuit. The output end of the voltage-stabilization and transformation circuit is connected with a controller.    USE - Fuel cell adapter for a proton exchanging membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The adapter is simple in structure, and has small volume and credible capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell adapter.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The battery has a square single battery linked in series and a linked fender apron with a protective circuit between series-wound single batteries. An electric core shape is in ellipse column shape or circular cylinder shape. A metal shell of the single battery is made of stainless steel or nickelage carbon steel or stainless iron or metallic aluminum. The plastic shell of single battery is selected from Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), PVC, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or their multipolymer which does not react to electrolyte.    USE - Nine volt square lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery adopts square shell, optimal size and shell material, which fully uses the space inside the battery so that the electrolyte in the battery is sufficient. The internal resistance of the battery is small and enhances the capability of the lithium battery to endure big current discharge. A protective circuit is added to increase the safety of battery or battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a nine volt square lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The technique involves laying an anodal material of a waste lithium ion battery in temperature of 380 to 500 centidegrees to preserve heat for 1 to 3 hours, and removing polyvinylidene fluoride adhesives to make the lithium cobaltate separated from an aluminum foil completely. The separated lithium cobaltate is layed in the temperature of 500 to 700 centidegrees to preserve heat for 3 to 6 hours, and powdered carbon among the lithium cobaltate is oxidized by air to generate carbon dioxide. The lithium cobaltate is decomposed under the high temperature of 800 centidegrees for 2 hours.    USE - Technique for activating a lithium cobaltate of an anodal material of a waste lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The technique directly activates the lithium cobaltate of the anodal material of the waste lithium ion battery in a simple manner such that the crystallizing ability of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a technique for activating a lithium cobaltate of an anodal material of a waste lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The collector has a supporting layer and a conductive layer, where the material of the supporting layer is polyaniline, pyrrole or polythiophene and an organic film material with winding. Thickness of the supporting layer is 10 to 100 micron. Material of the conductive layer is a conductive film material, nickel, platinum, and gold. Thickness of the conductive layer is 10 nanometers to 10 microns.    USE - Flexible current collector for a stored energy device e.g. battery and super capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has low density and small volume, can greatly reduce the weight and volume of a stored energy device, and can increase the performance of a stored energy device.
NOVELTY - The switch has a flexible kickstand and a floatage sleeve, where the kickstand flexibly locates a floating machine on the front end of the floatage sleeve. The floatage sleeve is trumpet-shaped, and ballonet or hypobarism material is set on the sleeve. Small port end of the sleeve is used for connecting a temperature-resistant soft tube. The kickstand is fixed on another end of the sleeve. The kickstand is made of materials such as silastic (RTM: silicone elastomer), caoutchouc (RTM: natural rubber), ethylene-propylene-diene monomer and nitrile-butadiene rubber.    USE - Water-fetching switch for a solar energy water storage tank of a solar energy water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the flexible kickstand to flexibly locate the floating machine on the front end of the floatage sleeve provides the floating machine with a large swing space, and allows a port supplying water to freely move up and down in the water on effect of gravity center moving lump. The switch ensures the solar energy water heater to freely use surface hot water and to realize pipeline empty function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a water-fetching switch.
NOVELTY - The focusing cabin has a cabin body lighting surface with a layer provided in a globoidal transparent sunshine plate and held by two tensioned steels. The lighting surface includes an arch glass (2) and two transparent films. A front and rear end cover has three long steel pipes of light metal castings, which are provided through a trough body. A large screw is provided with a front axis (23), which is provided with a uniaxial tracking driving parts-linkage, pin and small fan gear. The linkage is connected with solar energy light focusing cabins which are to be moved together.    USE - Molding combination huge solar energy light focusing cabin.    ADVANTAGE - The focusing cabin provides an accurate light focusing surface and improves rigidity and insulating property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a molding combination huge solar energy light focusing cabin.    Arch glass (2)    Long light focusing trough (3)    Front axis (23)    Rear axis (23a)    Swing body (31)
NOVELTY - The collector has a plastic pipe heat-absorbing plate made by pressure-proof, heat-resistance and fine weather resistance transparent plastic, where the plate is made into hollow plastic plank stuff with multi-small pipes through which water flows. A solar power selective coat is coated on a surface of the plank stuff. A connecting groove is connected with the plate, and is opened on a plastic collecting pipe. The plate is inserted into the connecting groove of the plastic collecting pipe and is sealed and stuck by a heat-resistance structure adhesive.    USE - Plastic flat-plate collector for collecting solar heat power.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has simple structure, low manufacturing cost and light weight. The collector is easily installed on a roof, terrace and wall with a sunny exposure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a plastic flat-plate collector.
NOVELTY - The collector has a glass-covered plate (1) whose lower part is a polycarbonate transparent cover plate (2). Lower part of the cover plate has a small fin (3). The lower part of cover plate (2) is a heat receiving core plate (4). A honeycombed material (7) is equipped on an upper part of the heat receiving core plate. Lower part of the heat receiving core plate is a bottom insulation layer (5). A bearing tube (6) is installed in the insulation layer. An electronic expansion valve is equipped on the bearing tube.    USE - Press-resistance multimedia plate solar collector for use in a water media solar water-heater.    ADVANTAGE - The plate structure of the solar collector can be well combined with the building to realize the integration of the construction without the need of a water storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a press-resistance multimedia plate solar collector.    Glass-covered plate (1)    Polycarbonate transparent cover plate (2)    Small fin (3)    Heat receiving core plate (4)    Bottom insulation layer (5)    Bearing tube (6)    Honeycombed material (7)
NOVELTY - The body has a top port face, which is photic side, set on a starting end. The body is formed by connecting non-light tight grads pole ray-condensing bodies e.g. non-light tight glass column, or juxtaposed bunch fractions. A bottom port face on a finish end of grads pole ray-condensing body is a light outlet side. A cross section of the ray-condensing body has big or small grads. The ray-condensing bodies or juxtaposed bunches lie in front-back section. The ray-condensing bodies adopt one-piece structure or fission structure connected by a blocking sleeve.    USE - Grads pole ray-condensing body for conversion of solar energy illumination and photo-thermal.    ADVANTAGE - The body improves the utilization rate of solar energy efficiently, and improves the use value of solar energy in breakthrough. Illumination amount of solar energy is collected extensively and super-extensively, and the mass illumination energy is assembled and condensed to release in concentration, thus generating high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a grads pole ray-condensing body.
NOVELTY - A cleaned base plate is placed in reaction chamber that is vacuumized to 0.001 Pascal (Pa). The pressure of reaction chamber is set to 100 to 1000 Pa by dint of silane reaction gas which is diluted by hydrogen with volume concentration of 20 to 50 percent. The base plate is kept at room temperature or heated up to 50 to 100 centigrade where high-voltage pulse power source is started and voltage is adjusted to 5 to 20 kilovolts (kV) and frequency is 5 to 20 kilohertz. The pulse is up along 20kV per microseconds (uS) while width of pulse is 2uS, in which gas is discharged to sedimentate film.    USE - Preparation method for amorphous hydrogen silicon film used in solar battery, and structural energy saving glass.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fast sedimentation of amorphous hydrogen silicon film on multiform traditional base plate or low-melting base plate in normal temperature or 50 to 100 centigrades. Improves greatly the maximal sedimentation rate of the amorphous hydrogen silicon film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the device for realizing the method of preparing the amorphous hydrogen silicon film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the device used in the preparation method for amorphous hydrogen silicon film.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a headlight set with a LED light that is provided in front of a shell, and a collecting lens installed on the LED light. A switch is fixed on an upper part of the shell. A control circuit and a lithium polymeric battery are set in the shell. A charger is provided with a generator assembly that is set with a gear unit and a permanent magnet brushless generator. The permanent magnet brushless generator is provided with a magnet, a magnetic cylinder, an electric coil, an iron core and a supporting shaft frame. The magnet is coupled on a rotating shaft in the magnetic cylinder.    USE - Dual-energy miner lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dual-energy miner lamp.
NOVELTY - A storage-battery strengthened by glass fiber reinforced resin and its manufacture method, each single cell in said storage-battery is connected by conductive linking sheet, resin matrix composite is used to strengthen said single battery; wherein, resin matrix composite contains reinforcing material which is one type or several types from glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fiber and high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber; resin material used to strengthen is thermosetting resin containing epoxy resin, unsaturated polyester resin, phenolic resin or vinyl ester resin; processes of manufacturing said storage-battery group comprising twisting said fiber on single cell; using mould to tighten head of said cell; injecting thermosetting resin and heating to solidify; connecting each said cell by conductive linking chip; storage-battery of said invention advance properties of tolerances of vibration, accelerating and concussion in order to resolve the unification problem of reliability and low-cost of storage-battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst of Pt, the preparation method of the icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst and its applications. The invention involves an icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst and its preparation method. And the invention provides an icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst of Pt, the preparation method of the icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst and its applications in fuel cell and electrosynthesis. A nanocrystal catalyst of Pt with the icositetrahedron shape, its surface is comprised of crystal facing structure with high index from (210) to (410). During the preparation of the nanocrystal catalyst of Pt, the nanometer particles of Pt are firstly prepared by the electrosynthesis method on the substrate which is made up of inert electrode material. Then the nanometer particles of Pt on the substrate are dealt by square wave electric potentials. The substrate comprising nanometer particles of Pt get by the electrosynthesis method is taken as the working electrode. The working electrode and reference electrode are put in the sulphuric acid solution with additives, then square wave electric potentials are put on the two electrodes. The upper limit electric potentials are 0.90~1.30V and the lower limit electric potentials are -0.30~0.10V. The frequency is 1Hz~1KHz. At last, the icositetrahedron nanocrystal catalyst of Pt of diameters from 5~300nm is prepared.
NOVELTY - The collector has a polygonal top panel forming a top face. A polygonal bottom panel forms a bottom face directed away from the top face and congruently fitted to the top panel to form a flow passage (4) extending between the top and bottom faces. The top and bottom panels are made of injection-molded plastic, and provided with parallel transverse edges extending between the parallel longitudinal edges. A set of connectors (5, 6) projects from edges of panels. A temperature sensor is provided on one of the connectors.    USE - Solar collector for swimming pool and open spas.    ADVANTAGE - The collector ensures effective and reliable transfer of heat between the connectors, and is manufactured in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar collector.    Side wall (3)    Flow passage (4)    Connectors (5, 6)    Mainfold (7)    Blind blug (8)    Connecting point (9)
NOVELTY - A two-sheet mirror solar radiation concentrating system (100) has first and second single-curved parabolic mirrors (10,20). The first and second support frames (15,25) are arranged to cause variance between the first and second single-curved parabolic mirrors. A principal plane of symmetry of the first single-curved parabolic mirror is arranged orthogonal to the principal plane of symmetry of the second single-curved parabolic mirror to concentrate rays of the sun to a point focus.    USE - Two-sheet mirror solar radiation concentrating system for varying temperature of matter, producing steam, processing oil sands and shale, cooking, producing electricity, generating hydrogen gas, for smelting, refining or reforming minerals, melting material, incinerating and igniting (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Can be mounted on a mobile trailer for ease of transportation. Minimizes prohibitive costs associated with manufacturing and deployment to be used by small and medium scale energy-intensive industries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of concentrating radiation to coincident focus; and    (2) a method of concentrating radiation to substantially rectangular, cross sectional area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of the two-sheet mirror solar radiation concentrating system.    Single-curved parabolic mirror (10,20)    Support frame (15,25)    Target (35)    Two-sheet mirror solar radiation concentrating system (100)
NOVELTY - The collector cover comprises a floating plastic cover, which covers swimming-pool. The cover is made up of three plastic films, where one film allows passing solar rays, and another layer filters air and third film is black in color and absorbs the heat of the solar rays.    USE - Solar collector cover for heating of swimming-pool.    ADVANTAGE - The collector cover comprises a floating plastic cover, which covers swimming-pool, and thus protects the swimming-pool from falling of dust and insects. The cover is made up of three plastic films, where one film filters air, and thus allows flotation of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar collector cover.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying some compositions of carbon materials with modified surface, where composition includes a conducting polymer and a metal.    USE - Method for mixing functional groups of sulfonate on surface of carbon materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a devices for constructing composition, has eletro-catalyzer on support, electrodes membrane sets and fuel cells    (2) a method for preparing composition, has sulphate carbon material.
(AT504114-A4)   NOVELTY - The wall element has two opposite cover plates, at least one being of glass, and a core layer filling the space between then consisting of microcapsules of phase-change material encased in plastic shells. The core layer is a mixture of these microcapsules and a powder-form heat-conducting additive with a hexagonal layer matrix structure.    USE - To form a latent heat store.    ADVANTAGE - Improved thermal properties, more versatile.
NOVELTY - The button-type battery comprises an insulation packing material (12) interposed between positive electrode case and negative electrode case. A silicon group resin layer of 0.0018-0.0355 mg/cm2 weight is formed on the insulation packing surface.    USE - For button air cell, alkaline button cell, silver oxide cell used in electronic device, timepiece, hearing aid, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The leaking-proof characteristic of button-type battery is improved, by improving fitting property of positive and negative electrode cases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the button-type battery.    Positive electrode case (1)    Gel-form negative electrode (9)    Negative electrode case (10)    Insulation packing material (12)    Silicone group resin layer (13)
NOVELTY - The phone has a hollow zone e.g. close hollow zone, whose side direction is closed by a phone shell. The zone is placed in a transverse direction opposite to a phone body. A rib on two sides of the zone is a close rib and the side direction of the rib is closed by the shell of the phone. A keyboard of the zone is provided on the ribs independent with each other. A hollow zone surrounding body is placed on the phone body. A battery e.g. lithium polymer battery, and Subscribers identification module (SIM) card are placed in internal of the surrounding body.    USE - Hollow mobile phone i.e. domestic cordless phone.    ADVANTAGE - The phone increases the lighting effect of the keyboard zone, and improves the usage of user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a hollow mobile phone. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The heater has a sprinkler head installed in a bathroom, and a water pipe connected between a water outlet and the sprinkler head. A water tank is installed on the bracket. The heater is installed on the roof of the bathroom through the bracket. Outer side of the water tank is covered with a polyurethane insulating layer. A sandwich structure is provided on the roof and a sidewall of the bathroom. The water tank is combined with the heater and bathroom organically.    USE - Used for rural areas without running water.    ADVANTAGE - The appearance of the heater is beautiful. The heater is practical to use. The structure of the heater is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view of an integrative solar-powered water heater installed on top of a bathroom.
NOVELTY - The heater has a connecting tube (4), a fixing frame (5), a collector tube (6), and a connector (9), whose inner layer is an inner container (7), and outer layer is an extrusive-plastic insulation board (8). An inner container (1) is an inner layer of a preservation water tank (3), whose outer layer is an extrusive-plastic insulation board (2). The inner containers are made of a polypropylene board. The inner container of the preservation water tank is composed of 8 to 15 inner containers with size of 18 pounds.    USE - Used in a tenement.    ADVANTAGE - The heater utilizes the polypropylene board inner container and the extrusive-plastic insulation board for the preservation water tank and the connector, which reduces manufacturing cost of the heater. The heater is widely used, and can be installed on rise of south window or rooftop. The structure of the heater is simple and beautiful.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a split solar water heater.    Inner containers (1, 7)    Extrusive-plastic insulation boards (2, 8)    Preservation water tank (3)    Connecting tube (4)    Fixing frame (5)    Collector tube (6)    Connector (9)
NOVELTY - The fan has a winnower assembly (2), a shell (4), and a direct-injection water circulating device (1) with a water tank (11) set on bottom of the fan. The device has an ice crystal box (15) present in the water tank for sealing ice or ice crystal. A water pump (12) with a water outlet (122) is installed inside the water tank. A sprinkler head assembly (14) is installed at a position near the top of the fan, and has a nozzle with different spraying angles connected with a water inlet. The water inlet and water outlet are connected by a water conduit (13) e.g. soft plastic pipe.    USE - Air-conditioning fan.    ADVANTAGE - The sprinkler head assembly with nozzle, big caliber and horizontal spray, does not cause the deposition of impurities in water. The impurities in water that block holes are eliminated, thus eliminating the factor of affecting cooling through air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an air-conditioning fan.    Direct-injection water circulating device (1)    Winnower assembly (2)    Shell (4)    Water tank (11)    Water pump (12)    Water conduit (13)    Sprinkler head assembly (14)    Ice crystal box (15)    Water outlet (122)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a shell placed outside of a car, and a voltage adjust module connected with an electrical apparatus function circuitry module and a storage battery module separately. A plastic thin film shaped polysilicon solar battery is placed on a light-accept face, which is provided on the shell. The battery is connected with the voltage adjust module, where the battery has a resin as cattier.    USE - Used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment has simple structure, saves fuel and energy, and protects the environment. The working capability of the equipment is steady and credible. The battery improves heat preservation, heat insulation and sound insulation effects. The equipment extends the usage life of the car. The equipment reduces the burden of the automobile generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a solar assistant electric equipment.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The heater has a vacuum heat tube spliced with a water storage tank. A supporting frame is provided for fixing the water storage tank and the vacuum heat tube. Inlet and outlet water pipes are respectively installed at bottom of a water storage pipe. A flexural thermal-conductive pipe is spliced in a pipe orifice of the vacuum heat tube. A seal ring is installed between the thermal- conductive pipe and the pipe orifice of the vacuum heat tube. A leakproof seal ring is installed on a connecting part of the thermal-conductive pipe and the water storage tank.    USE - Leakproof solar energy water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater leads heat energy of the vacuum heat tube to the top of the water storage tank through the thermal-conductive pipe, and guarantees solar power, when vacuum heat tube is damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a leakproof solar energy water heater.
NOVELTY - The heater has a coating vacuum tube solar collector including an outside tube (1) and an inner container tube (2), and an interlayer, which is a vacuum layer, provided between the outside tube and the inner container tube. An airproof steel inner tube (3) is provided for storing the water inside the solar collector. A heating medium is installed inside the steel inner tube which has a liquid inlet (4) and an outlet (5) of the medium. A bracket (31) is installed on the steel inner tube to keep the corresponding position between the steel inner tube and the inner container tube.    USE - Press-resistance solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The steel inner tube as water storing tube improves the ability of the press-resistance, the frost-protection and the anti-bursting of the whole solar energy vastly. The steel inner tube improves the function of the keeping warm by the removal of water tank, so that the heater removes the gas vent when use. The heater reduces the heat and the water loosing through a gas vent, thus saving energy and increasing the useful life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a press-resistance solar water heater.    Outside tube (1)    Inner container tube (2)    Airproof steel inner tube (3)    Liquid inlet (4)    Liquid outlet (5)    Bracket (31)
NOVELTY - The device has a control circuit provided in a shell, and a lithium polymer battery for connecting direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) charging module. The control circuit is connected with a DC to AC conversion module, and a main control circuit module includes a CPU. A main control circuit module is connected to the lithium polymer battery, a DC output interface with universal serial bus interface and an AC output interface.    USE - Portable alternating current power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can charge from the vehicle direct current (DC) interface by adopting the charging circuit. The device is easy to implement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a portable alternating current power supply device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The device has a fast-opening water inlet valve (4), a pry bar (41) connected on a rotating valve cover of the water inlet valve, and a weight bottle (5) connected on a lower part of the pry bar. A water inlet (51) is provided on an upper part of the bottle. A water storing box (1), an inlet pipe (2) and a water back pipe (3) are fixed on a solar energy water heater. The inlet valve is fixed in a water inlet pipeline of the storing box. The water inlet is connected with a water back pipe of the storing box. The bar is mounted on a vertical direction of an outer tangent of the cover.    USE - Used for a solar energy water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and inexpensive. The device realizes the function of full water automatic-stop when the solar energy water heater is connected. The weight bottle filled with water supplies a weight towards downside for the lever to drive the rotating valve of the fast-opening water inlet valve rotating until the valve closes automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a controllable full water automatic-stop device.    Water storing box (1)    Inlet pipe (2)    Water back pipe (3)    Water inlet valve (4)    Weight bottle (5)    Pry bar (41)    Water inlet (51)
NOVELTY - The backpack (10) has a breath generator assembly (20) on a top of a flexible vertical rod (17). An electrical source voltage frequency automatic controller is connected among a charge storage battery, the assembly and a solar energy battery plate (30). An electrical source controller is provided between the battery and a charge faucet. The assembly has a caution signal lamp (80) on a top part, a generator (21), and a reflection-shaped hemispherical fan blade (24) made of foldable nylon material connected around an upper cover (22) via a bracket (23) e.g. foldable bracket.    USE - Solar energy based electricity generating supplying system equipped traveling backpack.    ADVANTAGE - The backpack is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a traveling backpack.    Traveling backpack (10)    Flexible vertical rod (17)    Breath generator assembly (20)    Generator (21)    Upper cover (22)    Bracket (23)    Reflection-shaped hemispherical fan blade (24)    Solar energy battery plate (30)    Caution signal lamp (80)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat collector (1) connected with a heat-exchanging water storing tank (2). A water input port is provided at two ends of the tank and connected to a U-shaped anticorrosive radiator (5) by a anticorrosive water duct close path. The radiator is provided in a biomass pool. A pump (3) is serially connected with a closed water duct and the port. A temperature controller (4) starts the pump automatically to pump low-temperature water in the radiator and the water duct into the tank, when temperature of the pool is lower than a preset value and a temperature of the tank.    USE - Used for a biomass pool.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature controller starts the pump automatically to pump low-temperature water in the radiator and the water duct into the tank, when temperature of the pool is lower than the preset value and the temperature of the tank, thus improving gas production rate of the pool in spring and winter seasons. The device is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar heat-supplying device for biomass pool.    Heat controller (1)    Heat-exchanging water storing tank (2)    Pump (3)    Temperature controller (4)    Radiator (5)    Temperature probes (7)    Air relief valve (8)    Polyurethane heat insulating layer (10)
NOVELTY - The layer has a main gas diffusion layer including a carbon paper and conductive powdered carbon and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer covering a surface of the carbon paper. An additional gas diffusion layer covering another surface of the carbon paper has conductive metal/graphite foil with even fixed holes having diameter of 10 to 300 micrometers.    USE - Fuel cell composite gas diffusion layer.    ADVANTAGE - The layer improves the performance of a fuel cell, a water management and a heat balance of the fuel cell. The layer improves an operational stability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell composite gas diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - A multilayered microporous membrane comprises a porous layer (A) comprising a polyethylene, and porous layer (B) comprising a polyethylene and a polypropylene. The polypropylene has weight-average molecular weight of 6x 105 or more and fusion heat of 90 J/g or more. The content of polypropylene having molecular weight of 5x 104 or less, is 5 mass% or less.    USE - Multilayered microporous membrane for battery separator used for battery (both claimed) such as nickel-cadmium battery including but not limited to lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-zinc battery, silver-zinc battery, lithium primary battery and lithium-polymer secondary battery. Can also be used for filter such as reverse osmosis filtration membrane, ultrafiltration membrane, microfiltration membrane and moisture-permeable membrane used for waterproof cloth and medical material.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayered microporous membrane has excellent shutdown properties, meltdown properties, permeability and pin puncher strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of multilayered microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a collector electrode (21) formed on surface of adjacent photovoltaic cell (1), by conductive material (41b). The collector electrode embedded in conductive material, connects with photovoltaic cell through resin (41a).    USE - Solar cell module as power supply or house and building.    ADVANTAGE - By using low temperature resin than alloy for joining the photovoltaic cell and conductive material, the curvature stress is suppressed and the generation of cell crack, electrode peeling, etc., are eliminated. The penetration of moisture content is prevented while improving the adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Bus-bar electrode (21)    Adhesive agent (31)    Low resistant resin (41a)    Soft conductive material (41b)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate element (1) has through-holes (2,3) for introducing oxidant gas, fuel gas and coolant into respective passes. A groove (4) is provided for flow of oxidant gas or fuel gas, while a groove (5) is provided for flow of the coolant. A plastic sheet-like structure (7) is bonded to specific surface of bipolar plate element through an adhesive layer. The through-hole (3) for flow of coolant is formed in the sheet-like structure.    USE - Bipolar plate element of bipolar plate laminate of cell structure for solid polymer fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing-agent gas, fuel gas or coolant can flow rapidly, without any leakage. The weight and size of fuel cell can be reduced, while ensuring mass productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and back surfaces of bipolar plate element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bipolar plate element (1)    Through-holes (2,3)    Grooves (4,5)    Substrate (6)    Plastic film-like structure (7)
NOVELTY - A composition comprises ethylene-(polar monomer)copolymer, crosslinking agent, and compound having alkylene oxy group.    USE - Composition is used for sealing film for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides sealing film having excellent compatibility, flexibility, transparency, sealing property, electric insulation property, total light transmittance, and heat-and-moisture resistance.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has a proton conduction film (5) arranged between and a cathode catalyst layer (1) and an anode catalyst layer (3). An electrolyte (5b) is continuously distributed ranging over the cathode catalyst layer and anode catalyst layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The output characteristics of the fuel cell are improved by providing the proton conduction film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode membrane assembly.    Cathode catalyst layer (1)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Proton conduction film (5)    Porous film (5a)    Electrolyte (5b)
NOVELTY - The liquid container (5) has an intermediate space (22) that is formed between an inner container (20) that accommodates liquid, and an outer container (21) that is made from a thermally insulating foam material and encloses the inner container. The inner container is deformed during use, such that a portion of the inner container lies against the outer container, and load is transmitted to the outer container. A heat exchanger (9) performs heat exchange with the accommodated liquid, which is circulated by external conduits joined by connectors.    USE - For accommodating liquid in tap water heating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient load distribution through deformation of the inner container against the outer container without affecting the weight of the container. Eliminates additional insulating material by using thermally insulating foam material for the outer container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tap water heating device with thermal solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the liquid container.    Liquid container (5)    Heat exchanger (9)    Inner container (20)    Outer container (21)    Intermediate space (22)
NOVELTY - The heat energy collector includes a matrix of conductive material incorporating Europium containing nanoparticles to be used for broad spectrum absorption of solar and thermal energy. The nanoparticle comprises of an aluminum oxide base crystal framework, an activator, an energy reservoir and a coactivator.    USE - For collection of solar or other light or heat energy which is in turn converted to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enjoys wide utilization not only for any area where current solar cell technology is applied but also open new areas of use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a converting method for solar or other light or heat energy to electrical energy; and    (2) a method for storing electrical energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the preparation of a solar cell incorporating europium containing nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - The generator has modules arranged on a layer of water and has radiation converter (4). The multiple modules are combined into the floating hollow bodies made up of plastic. The floating hollow bodies are provided with a wall. The wall is divided into opaque and transparent areas. The transparent wall (2) is formed as concentrator lenses. The layer of water carries a chemical layer, having isobutylene as the main component.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow bodies are made up of plastic material, which is very light, and thus provides high bending and rotating rigidity. The floating hollow bodies are provided with a wall, which is designed as concentrator lenses, and hence the hollow bodies are easily fixed. The modules are arranged on a layer of water, which carries a chemical layer, having isobutylene, and hence prevents evaporation of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hollow body wiring comprises a negative pole of energy converter connected with a positive pole of an adjacent energy converter by an insulated conductor    (2) an energy converter surface mounting method, involves the ladder by the break-through against the traction power of the tension spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a closed hollow body.    Water surface (1)    Transparent lens screen (2)    Energy converter (4)    Axle end (5)
NOVELTY - The laminated portion (2) and restrictor (8) are provided, so as to cover end of the laminated portion for restricting expansion of electrolyte layer (5) along plane direction. The mold, pair of electrodes (3,4) and electrolyte particle are prepared for forming the electrolyte layer. The pair of electrodes and electrolyte layer are joined together by pressing electrodes and electrolyte particles within the mold to form the laminated portion. The restrictor is provided, so as to cover end of the laminated portion removed from the mold.    USE - Secondary battery manufacturing method for manufacturing secondary battery such as silver-ion conducting secondary battery, lithium-ion conducting secondary battery. Can also be used in portable equipment such as personal computer (PC), cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in battery capacity over the lapse of charge-discharge cycles is avoided. The performance of the secondary battery is improved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Laminated portion (2)    Electrodes (3,4)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Restrictor (8)
NOVELTY - A battery (10) comprises an anode (12) and a cathode (16) in the housing. The cathode comprises a current collector and a cathode material supported by the current collector. The cathode material comprises iron disulfide. At least one of the first side and the second side of the current collector supports more than 21.5 mg of the cathode material per square centimeter of the first side and/or the second side.    USE - Battery, e.g. primary or secondary battery, for digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can exhibit enhanced electrochemical performance relative to a battery including a smaller amount of a cathode material and/or including a cathode material that does not include iron disulfide; and can exhibit relatively good electrochemical performance under a relatively large load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a cathode for a battery, comprising forming a slurry comprising iron disulfide and a solvent; applying the slurry to a substrate; and drying the slurry to form a cathode material supported by the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of a non-aqueous electrochemical cell.    Battery (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (16)    Separator (20)    Cap (24)    Gasket (26)    Safety valve (28)
NOVELTY - The solar collector comprises a mineral wool insulation formed from man-made vitreous fibers bonded by a formaldehyde-free polymeric binder system.    USE - Solar collector e.g. flat-plate collector is used for solar heating system (claimed) used for warming domestic hot water, heating swimming pools, heating water for radiator and floor-coil heating circuit and heating industrial dryer.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector has favorable collector efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the flat-plate collector.
NOVELTY - Provided is an insulating plate for a lithium thionyl chloride battery which is interposed between a battery unit and a battery case having a vent to insulate the battery unit and the battery case electrically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulating plate(130) comprises a transparent material which does not react with thionyl chloride and has at least one penetration hole(132). Preferably, at least one penetration hole is formed in the region within 10 mm with the center of the vent, and the penetration hole has a diameter of 0.5-5 mm. Preferably, the insulating plate is made of a fluorinated ethylene propylene polymer and has a thickness of 0.1-2 mm. Preferably, at least one semi-circular penetration hole(134) is formed along the edge of the insulating plate.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing a catalyst layer of a fuel cell, which allows a liquid electrolyte to maintain an adequate coating layer thickness on the surface of catalyst particles, prevents cracking of the coating layer, and controls the pore structure of a catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for preparing a catalyst layer of a fuel cell comprises the steps of: coating an electrochemical catalyst ink comprising a mixture of an electrochemical catalyst(10) containing Pt/C or nanometal particles/carbon with 5% Nafion solution onto the surface of a gas diffusion layer to form a wet catalyst layer(4); disposing a porous membrane(12) having pores with a size of 0.05-10 micrometers and a thickness of 20-50 micrometers on the wet catalyst layer and applying a capillary force thereto; drying the catalyst layer using evaporation of the solvent through the pores of the porous membrane; and forming a Nafion ionomers on the surface of the catalyst to form a three-dimensional Nafion film network (11).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (2) whose resistance increases with temperature rise in predetermined temperature region, has electrode plates (10,12) joined to front and back of element main case (4). A protective film is formed on exposed surface of element main case, which is not covered by electrode plates. The electrode plate (10) has protrusion portion (7) that protrudes out of element joint surface with main case, to outward of electrode plates.    USE - Positive temperature coefficient element for battery protection system (claimed) for protecting secondary battery cell used as power supply of mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidization of element main case is prevented by the formation of protective film on the exposed surface of main case so that increase in resistance value of PTC element in room temperature can be prevented. Hence the battery can be protected effectively even when excess current flows.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principal portion sectional view of PTC element in battery protection system.    Battery protection system (1)    PTC element (2)    Element main case (4)    Protrusion portion (7)    Electrode plates (10,12)
NOVELTY - The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (2) has a planar junction protruding from the surface of electrode plate (10). The electrode plate and nickel terminal board (16) for connecting with a protective circuit (30) are joined in the junction.    USE - Polymer PTC element for battery protection system (claimed) of mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal deterioration of polymer PTC resistor by heat conduction can be prevented reliably. The battery can be protected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery protection system.    PTC element (2)    Electrode plate (10)    Nickel terminal board (16)    Clad plate (18)    Protective circuit (30)
NOVELTY - The sealing structure of solar cell module (500), is formed by forming solar cell module by heat-sealing the module mainframe (300) which has a photovoltaic cell (103) internally provided between surface side sealing agent (104) and back surface side sealing agent (102) on a fluorine steel plate (100), and surface protection material (105) arranged at the surface of sealing agent (104) by vacuum pressurization and lamination sealing. A reaction type intermediate layer (101) is arranged between the plate (100) and sealing agent (102).    USE - Sealing structure of solar cell module used for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing structure of solar cell module has high adhesive strength of sealing interface of the fluorine steel plate and reactive intermediate layer, and improves the durability of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of a solar cell module.    Fluorine steel plate (100)    Reaction type intermediate layer (101)    Back surface side sealing agent (102)    Photovoltaic cell (103)    Surface side sealing agent (104)    Surface protection material (105)    Module mainframe (300)    Solar cell module (500)
NOVELTY - The structure has pressure-sensitive type sheet-like adhesive agent (200) and a reaction hardening type adhesive agent (201) arranged between a board (202) and back surface side sealing agent (102) of a submodule (300). The submodule is laminated on the surface of the board. A surface-protection material (105) is formed on the surface side sealing agent (104).    USE - Sealing structure for solar cell module used at rooftop of residence.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion performance of the board and the sealing agent of sealing structure is stabilized. The durability of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Back surface side sealing agent (102)    Surface side sealing agent (104)    Surface-protection material (105)    Pressure-sensitive type sheet-like adhesive agent (200)    Reaction hardening type adhesive agent (201)    Board (202)    Submodule (300)
NOVELTY - A composition contains an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinking agent, an acid-receiving agent, and an alkyleneoxy group-containing compound.    USE - Composition for sealing film (claimed) of solar cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides transparent sealing film. The solar cell has high electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface of protection component (12)    Sealing film (13)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell panel has a substrate, a solar-cell film formed on the main surface of the substrate, and a protection sheet stuck on the solar-cell film through an adhesive sheet. The protection sheet consists of translucent resin sheet (51) provided in the adhesive-sheet side, translucent resin sheet (52) provided in the reverse side of the adhesive sheet, and a metal sheet (53) provided between the resin sheets.    USE - Panel is used for thin-film solar cells and fine-crystal silicon solar cells used for electric-power generation from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel has excellent economical efficiency and uses a stable protection sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar-cell panel has a substrate, a solar-cell film formed on the main surface of the substrate, and a protection sheet stuck on the solar-cell film through an adhesive sheet. The protection sheet consists of translucent resin sheet (51) provided in the adhesive-sheet side, translucent resin sheet (52) provided in the reverse side of the adhesive sheet, and a metal sheet (53) provided between the resin sheets. The resin sheets contain polyethylene terephthalate, and the metal sheet is aluminum foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of protection sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin sheets (51,52)    Metal sheet (53)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (3-2) has separators (8,9) wound with or laminated with an anode (6) and a cathode (7), to form a battery element, and an exterior component for accommodating the battery element. The battery has a porous insulating layer (20) containing an electrically insulating fiber (natural fiber or chemical fiber), provided between the anode and/or cathode and the separator.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent safety, capacitance, output characteristics, and short-circuit-prevention property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery element (3-2)    Anode (6)    Cathode (7)    Separators (8,9)    Porous insulating layer (20)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte film (1) containing hydrocarbon group electrolyte resin (I) is produced. A catalyst electrode layer (2) containing fluorine electrolyte resin (I) is produced. An adhesive layer (3) containing hydrocarbon group electrolyte resin (II) having glass transition temperature less than hydrocarbon resin (I), and fluorine electrolyte resin (II), is formed on surface of electrolyte film and/or catalyst electrode layer. The electrolyte film and catalyst electrode layer are joined through adhesive layer, and solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell having favorable bondability of solid electrolyte film and catalyst electrode layer is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte film containing hydrocarbon group electrolyte resin (I) as main component is produced. A catalyst electrode layer containing fluorine-type electrolyte resin (I) is produced. An adhesive layer containing hydrocarbon group electrolyte resin (II) having glass transition temperature less than hydrocarbon resin (I), and fluorine-type electrolyte resin (II), is formed on at least one surface of solid electrode film and/or catalyst electrode layer. The solid electrolyte film and catalyst electrode layer are joined through the adhesive layer, and solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell is obtained. The joining process is performed by thermo compression bonding at temperature more than glass transition temperature of hydrocarbon resin (II) and less than glass transition temperature of hydrocarbon resin (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process diagram of the manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Solid electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst electrode layer (2)    Adhesive layer (3)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer contain catalyst support carbon particles, hydrogen-ion conductivity polyelectrolyte, and carbon nanotube. The carbon nanotube has aspect-ratio of 100 or more.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for electrode and electrode-electrolyte-film assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) for internal combustion engine, and electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer during manufacture suppresses the generation of crack. The electrode-electrolyte-film assembly formed using catalyst layer has excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - The timepiece dial (50) has a transmissive character board (51) with whirling pattern shaped or circle pattern shaped corrugations (51a) at its lower surface. A semi permeable reflecting film (47) comprising a transparent resin film is formed on the light receiving surface side of the solar cell (40).    USE - Timepiece dial for solar cell in portable timepiece (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plum of the solar cell is not visually recognized by forming the metallic luster, and the manufacturing of the timepiece dial is easy so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timepiece dial and principal part section drawing of a solar cell.    Solar cell (40)    Protection film (46)    Semi permeable reflecting film (47)    Timepiece dial (50)    Transmissive character board (51)    Corrugations (51a)
NOVELTY - An opposition pole plate is positioned in the vicinity of an ionization line (66) at the longitudinal direction and parallel to the ionization line. A wire (92) elastically deforms to change the positional relationship of a curved section (93) with respect to two points (90a,90b) to apply tension on the ionization line.    USE - Air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Cutting of ionization line can be avoided, thus increase in number of components can be suppressed even when ionization lines are provided in tensioned state. Ionization line can be easily hooked with respect to wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged perspective view of the contact state of a wire and an ionization line.    Ionization line (66)    Panel frame (90)    Points (90a,90b)    Wire (92)    Curved section (93)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) comprises fuel storage bag (10) which consists of flexible bag filled with deformable liquid fuel (F), and outer container (20) accommodating fuel storage bag and used as content volume less than maximum fuel amount to be stored in the fuel-storage bag single unit. The fuel cartridge is connectable to fuel cell mainframe.    USE - Fuel cartridge is used for small-sized fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant, digital camera and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cartridge is excellent in durability during heating, and steadily supplies liquid fuel to fuel cell mainframe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel storage bag (10)    Outer container (20)    Fuel discharge portion material (25)    Valve (30)    Fuel cartridge (A)    Liquid fuel (F)
NOVELTY - The water absorption judgment unit judges whether the electrolyte film absorbs moisture content of predetermined amount, after electric power generation is stopped by the fuel cell. The purge gas is introduced into the gas passageway, after judging that the electrolyte film absorbs the moisture content.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system operating in dead-end mode etc., for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of water absorption distribution in the electrolyte film can be suppressed by removing the moisture content on the electrode surface by introducing purge gas to the electrolyte film. The maintenance of moisture content on the electrolyte film and removal of water droplet on the electrode surface can be performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the management processing of the fuel cell system after stopping the power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator (21) arranged in lower end of gas-passageway formation unit (28) and gas discharge flow paths arranged in upper end of gas-passageway formation unit. The opening in the gas discharge flow paths is larger than the opening located in the distance from arrangement position of wastewater drain and smaller than the opening located in neighborhood.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generator in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water in the reactive gas flow path of the gas-passageway formation unit can be discharged effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (21)    Cathode (22)    Anode side plate (23)    Intermediate plate (24)    Gas-passageway formation unit (28)
NOVELTY - A housing (101) has an electric power generation cell (110) with an attachment unit (140) that comprises an adhesive material for detachedly attaching with respect to portable information devices such as a mobile phone (200), such that the internal battery in portable information devices is charged by electric power produced by the electric power generation cell.    USE - Fuel cell for charging battery e.g. lithium ion battery in portable information devices such as mobile phone. Can also be used in charging of battery in notebook personal computer (PC), notebook personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment and removal of fuel cell can be performed easily, irrespective of the shapes of portable information devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (101)    Electric power generation cell (110)    Fuel cartridge (120)    Attachment unit (140)    Mobile phone (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting aqueous acid of pH 1-5 containing 0.001 mass% or more of fluorine ion into fuel cell through a stainless-steel separator, during driving of fuel cell.    USE - Performance recovery method of electrical conductivity of stainless steel separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of electrical conductivity of the fuel cell resulting from increase in contact resistance of separator is recovered completely by injecting aqueous acid containing fluorine ion into the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the variation of cell voltage with respect to operating time during the recovery process of electrical conductivity performance. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas flow paths (A,B) with different lengths are provided inside a module case (9) of humidifier (10). A flow-path selector valve (53) switches the exhaust gas flow paths. A control unit (59) performs switching control of flow-path selector valve based on the temperature and pressure of exhaust gas.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of humidification crossed to high output band is stabilized so that the enlargement of humidifier is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Module case (9)    Humidifier (10)    Exhaust gas flow paths (A,B)    Flow-path selector valve (53)    Control unit (59)
NOVELTY - A battery cover and a terminal lid with a water-proof packing (23), cover a memory card slot accommodating a battery and an external output terminal respectively. An audit window is provided for viewing an index (21) that indicates the movement distance of a piston (25) when user moves a control lever (22) to locked state by biasing of a lock claw (31), so as to confirm the waterproof state during closed state of battery cover and terminal lid.    USE - Image pick-up device e.g. digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof function is confirmed reliably by easy operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of waterproof function test arrangement of image pickup device.    Index (21)    Control lever (22)    Waterproof packing (23)    Piston (25)    Lock claw (31)
NOVELTY - An ion conductor comprises electrolyte material (2) held in pore (1a) of an inorganic porous membrane (1). The inorganic porous membrane has proton donating functional group on the pore surface. The electrolyte material contains 2-ethyl imidazolium ion and an anion component.    USE - For energy device such as fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has improved ionic conductivity, high heat resistance, and suppressed swelling with respect to water. The fuel cell comprising the ion conductor has high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ion conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of inorganic porous membrane of the ion conductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inorganic porous membrane (1)    Pore (1a)    Electrolyte material (2)    Electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film consists of hydrophobic ionic liquid and a polymer. The polymer is generated by reacting silane coupling agent containing ethylenic unsaturated group and monomer containing sulfonic acid group.    USE - For fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for domestic co-generation system, and motor vehicles. Also used as motive power source for electric vehicle, and as portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film provides fuel cell having improved ionic conductivity and proton conduction performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophobic ionic liquid consists of N,N-diethyl-N-methyl-N-(2-methoxyethyl) ammonium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide, 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide or 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium bis(trifluoro methane sulfonyl)imide. The sum total of silane coupling agent containing ethylenic unsaturated group and monomer containing sulfonic acid group is 5-10 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of hydrophobic ionic liquid. The content of water in hydrophobic ionic liquid is 1-3 mass%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacturing method of electrolyte film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel input port installed at side of a plate body, and multiple runners installed in surface of the plate body and depressed inwards from baffles, which are installed in the surface of plate body and installed between entrances of the runners and the fuel input port. An external fuel is contacted with the baffles making the fuel to flow to each runner evenly, after the external fuel is injected from the fuel input port. Material quality of the plate body is e.g. polyethylene (PE) material quality.    USE - Runner plate structure.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flows into the runners consistently with flowing speed, thus having better flowing rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a runner plate structure.
NOVELTY - The stocking has two batteries connected in series in a control box of an electric motor controller. An elastic opening is formed on an upper part of the stocking. A position of a massage stock at a lower part of a knee joint is firmly connected with a ring-shaped upper inner bushing. A lower inner bushing is firmly connected at the massage stocking position. Two mastoid high polymer gaskets are firmly connected to an inner faces of the upper and lower inner bushing, and flexibly connected with the electric controller through a lead.    USE - Electric massage stocking for preventing gynecologic postoperative complication in a clinical treatment.    ADVANTAGE - The stocking has a function to massage an abdominal distension and genitourinary system diseases, so as to cure muscle pain, thus achieving the prevention of gynecologic postoperative complication. The stocking is economic and practical. The stocking has nontraumatic technique, is convenient to carry and easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of an electric massage stocking.
NOVELTY - The machine has an electromagnetic valve controller connected with an electromagnetic valve, where the controller is electrically connected with a battery box. A foam plastic is provided in a foam plastic box with a venthole. An end of a supporting rod is linked to the plastic foam, and a control switch is provided between the supporting rod and the plastic foam box. The control switch is connected with a switch of a clock. Two ends of a pullback spring are connected to an end of the supporting rod and a shell. A micro water pipe valve is connected in series to a micro water pipe.    USE - Intelligent irrigating machine for flower and tree.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is convenient and safe to use, and saves time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an intelligent irrigating machine.
NOVELTY - A rainproof bag of cell box is molded by folding and gluing the flaky material. Especially, it comprises a front bag part (11), a back bag part (12) and a sealing subassembly (20); the said front bag part (11) is shorter than the back bag part (12), and it glues the back bag part (12) to from a bag gap (13) and a bag front extending part (14) at the two sides; the said sealing subassembly (20) comprises a moving part (21) and a fixing part (22). The moving, and fixing parts (21, 22) are respectively installed in the inner surface of high end of the said back bag part (12) and the outer surface of the close bottom of the said front bag part (11). After the said moving, and fixing parts (21, 22) are glued, the high end of the said back bag part (12) covers the bag gap (13) completely. The said sealing subassembly (20) is a magic paste, which means nylon fibulae. The utility model solves the problem that the cell box preventing rain validly, and separates the extraneous matter like outdoor insect inbreak. So it ensures the cell box safely normally to provide electricity for the electronic products used in the outdoor.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a hollow glass solar battery subassembly. It includes solar battery composed of several single solar batteries and interconnecting bars jointed with them, hollow glass composed of underside glass, superface glass, and spacing bar set between underside glass and superface glass, lead wire post, and joint box. A metal film composed of 2-3 layers of composite films is set on the underside glass. The intermediate film is stainless steel film. The superface film is copper film. And the composite film is divided into several insulating sub-film blocks. The solar battery is jointed with corresponding sub-film block so as to be fixed on the underside glass. In the process, the interconnecting bar is used as fillet. The solar battery is also set in the hollow glass. The merits of the utility model are high photoelectric conversion efficiency, good performance of electricity, and long service life.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a homoiothermic valve of solar water heater with function of water flooding, comprising valve body, homoeothermic valve set on vale body, adjusting valve of flux, adjusting handwheel, water inlet tap of cold water with holding valve, water inlet tap of hot water with holding valve and mixing water outlet tap. Water feeding valve is set between the holding valve of water inlet tap of cold water and the homoeothermic valve; the bottom portion of water feeding vale core is connected with bottom holding valve of water inlet tap of hot water by water feeding hole. Because the water feeding valve is set on in homoeothermic valve, cold water is directly charged to the solar water heater by the water feeding valve. Moreover, plastic pipe is directly connected with pipe of the homoeothermic valve by the tie-in of aluminium-plastic pipe, to realize high integration of valve. As a result, transition connection set between the water feeding system, the aluminium-plastic pipe and the homoiothermic valve can be eliminated. It can not only simplify pipeline and reduce cost, but also can simplify operation, and provided with reliable capability.
NOVELTY - The energy-saving heater with solar energy and automatic power changing function of this utility model comprises solar energy heat collector and energy-saving heater. The liquid outlet of the solar energy heat collector is in connection with the liquid inlet of the energy-saving heater via liquid outlet pipe. The liquid outlet of the energy-saving heater is in connection with the liquid inlet of the solar energy heat collector via liquid returning pipe. There are low-noise pump and liquid inlet valve installed on the liquid outlet pipe. There is liquid outlet valve installed on the liquid returning pipe. There are several paralleled metal pipes installed in the energy-saving heater. There is heating core installed in the metal pipes. The heating cores of the heating pipes are in serial connection. The two serial ends of the heating cores are in connection with electric power source. There is liquid medium filled in the energy-saving heater. This utility model applies the structure combining solar energy heat collector and energy-saving heater to supply heat in winter. It is energy saving and environmental friendly. Compared with existing center heating in the market, it can save as much as above 70-80% energy. Compared with other center heating, it can save as much as above 40-60% energy.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims columniform polymer li-ion battery. It comprises film of anode, film of cathode and crust. Said crust is cavum which is combined by two hemicycle Al compound packing films. Said film of anode links ear of anode and said film of cathode links ear of cathode. This new utility model solves the problems the quality of battery is smaller than the energy of the battery and can not efficiently satisfy carrying portable type electronic production.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an explosion proof valve for battery open circuit and explosion proof battery, comprising explosion proof valve sheet, rigidity connecting plate with air hole and plastic retainer ring, the explosion proof valve sheet is hinged hermetically on the cover plate of the battery, the plastic retainer ring is fixed between the explosion proof valve sheet and the rigidity connecting plate, an explosion proof impression is formed on the explosion proof valve sheet, but the plastic retainer ring separates the rigidity connecting plate from the cover plate, the trace line of the explosion proof impression is same as the ring curve of the plastic retainer ring and they are corresponding to each other, spot welding connection is between the lower side of the explosion proof valve sheet and the upper side of the rigidity connecting plate, but the rigidity connecting plate is connected electrically with the positive pole ear of the battery. The explosion proof valve for battery open circuit and explosion proof battery can provide the battery purging voltage, but also it can cut off the charging circuit in the cutoff battery to stop the battery charging when the battery is overcharging, the interior is short circuit and the inside voltage of the battery is rising so as to prevent effectively the explosion of the battery.
NOVELTY - Solar cell brick is designed to solve the problem that present solar cell brick has to be mounted with bracket and is likely to undergo the corrosion of wind, rain, sand and dust. Transparent layer and protecting pad layer are respectively set on the upper surface and lower surface of the solar cell plate; an insulated electrode terminal is led out from one side of the solar cell plate to form solar cell brick, which can make the solar cell plate receive sunlight and be protect at the same time. It has good work reliability without the bracket. The solar cell brick can be set on square, the top of the wall of parterre, the top of house, wall, balcony and so on. It is connected to chargeable cell to work as the power supply for semiconductor luminotron.
NOVELTY - The device has a taper structured guide light canister with smaller diameter end fixed on a heat sink. A solar battery is fixed on the heat sink in the middle of the guide light canister. A condensation lens vertical to axes of the guide light canister pass through a bracket to fix on the top of the bigger diameter end of the guide light canister. A floor plate fixes the heat sink. A wall of the guide light canister has a taper canister with a mirror reflector.    USE - Solar battery condensation device for a condensation photovoltaic system directional guide light device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery condensation device.
NOVELTY - The device has a silicon solar energy plate installed on top of a plastic tunnel and connected with a top frame on top of the plastic tunnel. A water heating vacuum tube device and a heating pump drive coolant pipe are connected with a top frame tube of the plastic tunnel. Electricity energy output of the silicon solar energy plate is electrically connected with two electrodes of a storage battery. Electricity energy output of the battery is electrically connected with two electrodes of an inverter. Electricity energy output of the inverter is electrically connected with a controller.    USE - Solar energy air-condition device for a planting tunnel.    ADVANTAGE - The device has beautiful appearance, small volume, light weight, and is convenient to assemble and maintain, and is compact in structure. The device is safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy air-condition device.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a solar battery assembly, a glass, and a ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) gum film in series, and overlaying from up to down into five-layer structure as a glass-EVA gum film-solar battery-EVA gum film-glass. The five-layer structure is processed with a polymer material. A warm-up temperature of a laminating machine of a solar is designed into 70 centigrade. A laminating temperature of the laminating machine is designed into 135-145 centigrade, and a laminating time under the temperature is 15-25 minutes.    USE - Method for sealing a double-surface glass crystalline silicon solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids air bubble, displacement, breaking of the solar battery, and a breaking of glass in a process of the solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view illustrating a method for sealing a double-surface glass crystalline silicon solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The reservoir is formed such that the light is indicated by a numerical reference. The volume of warm water produced in thermoplastic polymer with high temperature resistance, when disposed in an auxiliary reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir has a cold water entrance, a valve-buoy to control maximum level reached by water in the interior of the reservoir. The auxiliary reservoir receives water coming from supply line and transfer water to reservoir by simple effect of gravity. The auxiliary reservoir is produced in polymer without sewing on the reservoir, where an over sleeve is provided.    USE - Reservoir for warm water storage for exposition solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reservoir.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (6) has a polyelectrolyte membrane (1) containing proton-conductive polymer(s), a fuel electrode (2) arranged on one surface of the polyelectrolyte membrane, and an oxidizing-agent electrode (3) arranged on the other surface of the polyelectrolyte membrane. The hydrophilicity of the surface of polyelectrolyte membrane is indentified by water contact angle. The difference of water contact angle of one surface of the membrane and water contact angle of the other surface is 30degrees or less.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for fuel cells (claimed) used as power supply for mobile and portable components.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly exhibits high output performance and high junction at an interface between polyelectrolyte membrane and electrode even under low humidity and high temperature conditions. Water management is favorable. The assembly provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power-generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a single cell provided with the membrane electrode assembly.    Polyelectrolyte membrane (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Oxidizing-agent electrode (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (6)    Single cell (100)
NOVELTY - The product (10) comprising a fuel cell gas diffusion media layer (22) having a face (A) (14) and an opposite face (B) (16), and a plurality of electroconductive lands (30) secured to the gas diffusion media layer and overlying the face (A).    USE - Product is used for collecting and distributing electrons in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The product has excellent contact resistance, and provides fuel cell having excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive lands comprise silver, gold, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and their alloys, or doped metal oxide such as ruthenium oxide and iridium oxide, preferably gold. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for process of producing product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a product.    Product (10)    Polyelectrolyte membrane (12)    Face A (14)    Face B (16)    Fuel cell gas diffusion media layer (22)    Plurality of electroconductive lands (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing the water vapor condenser component (2) and heavier liquid gas component above the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyzer (1). The lighter molecules produced by the electrolyzer is passed to the fuel cell so as to generate energy in the form of electricity and heat. The heavier liquid component is attracted by gravity, such that the liquid begins to accelerate towards the earth. The micro generators are placed to capture the generated energy by the gravitation forces and to generate the additional electricity.    USE - Method of obtaining energy from downward acceleration of liquid.    ADVANTAGE - Additional electricity can be generated easily by using the micro generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of obtaining energy from downward acceleration of liquid.    PEM electrolyzer (1)    Water vapor condenser component (2)    Condenser (4)    Micro generator (5)    Holding tank (6)
NOVELTY - The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) has a channel formed adjacent to anode and cathode (4,8) that are arranged to contact with liquid solutions containing methanol and oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. A parallel laminar flow path is formed between liquid solutions containing methanol and oxygen or hydrogen peroxide to produce current whose density is less than 0.1 mA/cm2. The flow rate of liquid solutions through pumps is similar to each other.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), micro-fluidic battery and photoelectric cell used in cellular phone, DVD player, pager, hand-held video game, amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) radio, camera, navigation system, remote control, wristwatch, automotive and aviation system for aerospace vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fabrication cost and size of the DMFC is reduced and durability of the DMFC is increased by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for current generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the DMFC.    Anode (4)    Anode catalyst (6)    Cathode (8)    Cathode catalyst (10)    External circuit (16)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst comprises metalated carbon nitride.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed), e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst improves metal catalyst stability by binding it to a carbon nitride support material. It provides a stronger platinum catalyst support interaction than is found in current commercial materials, which leads to enhanced operational lifetimes for fuel cell assemblies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for producing a supported catalyst comprising metalating carbon nitride; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising a metalated carbon nitride catalyst located on an electrode(s).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises flow field plates (18,30) which include flow channels (28,32) that receive a reactant gas. Each flow field plate includes a carbon nanotube or carbon nanofiber coating (50,52) that makes the flow field plate hydrophilic. The material of the flow field plate is selected from a group consisting of steel, titanium, aluminum and a polymer-carbon composite based material.    USE - For fuel cell stack (claimed) used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves water transport capability of flow field channels in flow field plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flow field plate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Flow field plates (18,30)    Flow channels (28,32)    Carbon nanotube or carbon nanofiber coating (50,52)
NOVELTY - The center pin of a battery useful as a path for supplying gas generated in a can to a cap assembly, comprises a hollow body having a side wall, an open top and an open bottom, a solid extinguishant disposed inside the hollow body, and blocking members for blocking the open top and the open bottom of the hollow body. The extinguishant has a form of compressed power, and comprises a binder and a powder extinguishing substance in which the extinguishant is in a shape of sphere or cylinder, and is liquefied at 120-300degreesC. The blocking members are made of a polymer resin.    USE - Useful as path for supplying gas generated in can to cap assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The center pin prevents an electrode assembly from distortion and floating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the center pin:    Center pin; (260)    Hollow body; (261)    Blocking members. (262)
NOVELTY - Evaporator comprises panels or coil pipe batteries, as well as liquid and vapor manifolds with coolant. Panels or coil pipe batteries or manifold batteries extend in horizontal direction one under another and are shifted one from another. The panels or coil pipe batteries or manifold batteries are enclosed with iron sheet having varying height. Panels or coil pipe batteries or manifold batteries are inserted in metal frame fixedly connected with metal tray and hermetically closed with plastic sheets along perimeter thereof.    USE - Cooling equipment and other industry, for instance, chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of necessary heat carrier temperature and continuous temperature maintenance, decreased power inputs and heat carrier volume, reduced device costs and increased safety.1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Method includes manufacturing forming polyether resin, manufacturing reinforcing fiberglass material using special substance on basis of interleaving glass tissue, manufacture of deflecting surface using glass bevels of internal mirroring, manufacture of high transparence glue with shear resistance of 70 kilogram-force/cm2 and more of nitrophenol or epoxyvinylphenol, hardening at normal temperature (20degreesC) or with heating up to 50-80degreesC, sending of deflector for following processing and measurement of physical-mechanical and optical characteristics, sending thereof to storage for storing in from of finished product. Device contains station for preparing raw mixture on basis of non-saturated polyether resin, station for making reinforcing fiberglass material and manufacturing deflecting surface on basis of glass bevels of internal mirror. Forming station with forming and hardening plant, including vessel for forming mixture, vessel for glue, vessel for acryl composition, sprayer pistol, post-processing station.    USE - Solar engineering, in particular, engineering of reinforced deflectors of solar radiation for producing electricity and heat.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced costs of manufacture of reinforced thin-walled deflector of solar radiation, increased service life.2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A fuel supply system of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell using hydrogen containing CO as fuel is provided to allow efficient oxidation of CO, thereby solving poisoning of a catalyst caused by CO.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel supply system of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises a first line(100) for supplying a fuel gas containing hydrogen to the anode(51) of the fuel cell(50); a second line(200) for supplying oxygen to the cathode(52) of the fuel cell; a third line(300) connected to the first and the second lines; a selection valve(40) for controlling opening/closing of the first and the third lines; and a voltage sensor(70) for measuring the voltage applied between both electrodes of the fuel cell. When the voltage measured by the voltage sensor is lower than a predetermine reference value, the first line is closed and the third line is opened so as to supply air from an air tank(11) to the anode, thereby oxidizing carbon monoxide at the anode.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A rechargeable remote controller is provided to be semi-permanently used by enabling a user to charge easily a Lithium ion polymer battery without other special charging device, to solve inconvenience caused by frequent exchanges, and to prevent environmental pollution caused by wasted batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rechargeable remote controller comprises an inputting terminal(10), a current controller(20) and a Lithium ion polymer battery(30). The inputting terminal(10), formed at a lower side of a case(3), receives current from a power charging jack of an electronic device through a cable. The current controller(20) controls the current supplied through the inputting terminal(10). The Lithium ion polymer battery(30) includes Lithium ion polymer(31) which is charged with the current controlled by the current controller(20) and covers a silver foil pouch around the surface of the Lithium ion polymer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A light emitting diode package and a method for fabricating the same are provided to improve a light emitting efficiency by using a package body made of a LCP(Liquid Crystal Polymer) with a high light reflection factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light emitting diode package includes a light emitting diode chip(110), a first lead frame(130), a second lead frame(140), and a package main body(120). The light emitting diode chip(110) is mounted in an opening(121) of the package main body(120), and generates the light having a predetermined wave length by using the current from external power supply through the first and second lead frames(130,140). The first lead frame(130) and the second lead frame(140) are electrically connected with the light emitting diode chip(110) and are made of a carbon nano tube(CNT). The package main body(120) is formed by molding a part of the first and second lead frames(130,140) with an LCP(Liquid Crystal Polymer).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A secondary battery is provided to enhance binding force between a bare cell and a protective circuit board when the bare cell and protective circuit board are molded with a resin, by forming integral protrusions at the upper end of a can.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery includes: a bare cell(100) which comprises an electrode assembly having a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator, a vessel-shape can(120) for accommodating the electrode assembly and an electrolyte, and a cap assembly(140) for closing an opening of the can; and a protective circuit board(200) which is combined with the top of the bare cell using a molding resin. The can comprises at least one integral protrusion(124) which is extended from a part of the upper end of the opening toward the protective circuit board.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A dye sensitive solar cell is provided to enhance a photoelectric transformation efficiency by using a lengthened light path and to obtain an excellent flexibility capable of being easily applied to a variety of modules for mounting the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitive solar cell includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a semiconductor electrode, an opposite electrode and an electrolyte solution. The first and the second substrates(200,250) are arranged opposite with each other. The first substrate is made of a polymer based resin. The second substrate contains a plurality of bubbles capable of increasing the resistivity. The semiconductor electrode(220) is formed on the first substrate. The semiconductor electrode includes a plurality of metal oxide layers for a photochemical reaction and a dye layer. The dye layer is chemically adsorbed to the metal oxide layer to supply excited electrons. The opposite electrode(240) faces the semiconductor electrode. The opposite electrode is arranged at a lower portion of the second substrate to conduct the electrons generated from the semiconductor electrode. The electrolyte solution is interposed between the semiconductor electrode and the opposite electrode. The electrolyte solution is capable of supplying electrons to the dye layer by using oxidation-reduction reactions.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are an MEMS(microelectromechanical system) filter to improve mechanical strength and hydrogen moving efficiency and to simplify the manufacturing process of a fuel cell system, and a method for preparing the MEMS filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An MEMS filter comprises a porous silicon substrate which a hydrogen ion can pass through and has the holes having the size capable of obtaining the adsorptive force to a proton conductive material solution; and a proton conductive material film which is filled in the holes. Preferably the proton conductive material is Nafion; and the holes have a diameter of 60 nm to 5 micrometers.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a bipolar plate for a fuel cell which is improved in strength and is remarkably increased in electrical conductivity by using conductive filler having a larger ratio of length/height.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar plate comprises 20-40 wt% of a polymer resin which comprises at least one selected from a thermoplastic resin and a thermosetting resin; and 60-80 wt% of conductive filler having an aspect ratio (length/height) of 7,000-40,000 which is infiltrated in the polymer resin. Preferably the conductive filler comprises at least one selected from carbon black, carbon fiber, carbon nanotube, graphite and metallic filler.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An organic/inorganic composite porous film is provided to impart additional lithium ion conduction paths to a battery, to improve a degree of swelling with an electrolyte, and to improve the quality and thermal safety of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic/inorganic composite porous film comprises: (a) porous inorganic particles having a plurality of pores therein; and (b) a binder polymer coating layer partially or totally formed on the surface of the inorganic particles. The inorganic particles are interconnected with each other and fixed to each other by the binder polymer, and the interstitial volumes in the inorganic particles form a pore structure. The porous inorganic particle is selected from the group consisting of inorganic particles having a dielectric constant of 5 or higher, and inorganic particles capable of lithium ion conduction.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery module with high safety and compactness is provided to prevent internal short circuit and protrusion of an electrode assembly out of a battery cell by fabricating a battery case made of a metal layer and a resin layer and the electrode assembly built in the case to form the cell and putting insulation resin between the cell and a cell housing material to complete a cured battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery module(100) includes: a battery case(114) having a metal layer and a resin layer; an electrode assembly built in the battery case; at least one battery cell(110); a metal or resin type housing(130) to enclose the battery cell; and an insulating resin existing between the housing and the electrode cell. The battery case is a pouch type case formed of aluminum laminate. The battery module further includes a thermal fusion adhesive sealing part formed on the outer side of the case, which is arranged inside the housing. The housing is made of metal plate with thickness of 0.2 to 1.0mm.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A can type secondary battery with construction of an electrode assembly and a cap assembly is provided to be employed to increase capacity of the battery and to prevent swelling problem caused by recharging/charging the battery, by fabricating a can, the electrode assembly carried into the can and the cap assembly to seal top opening of the can.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises: a can, an electrode assembly placed in the can and a cap assembly for sealing a top opening of the can. The can has resin material formed on the outer side of the can. The can is made of metal material in a rectangular form(10). The can has concave parts(16,18) on center of longer side of the can, which are protruded inside the can. The resin material is formed over whole of the outer side of the can. Alternatively, the resin material is filled into the concave part of the can. The resin material is formed on outer walls(12,14) of the can by means of molding way through insert injection.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a carbon slurry composition to improve the uniformity of electrical conductivity, a method for preparing the carbon slurry composition, and a method for preparing the gas diffusion layer for a fuel cell by using the composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon slurry composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a carbon powder; 1-50 parts by weight of a dispersant; 5-50 parts by weight of an aqueous polymer resin; and 5-100 parts by weight of a fluorocarbon resin. Preferably the fluorocarbon resin is at least one selected from the group consisting of polytetrafluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer, polychlorotrifluoroethylene, tetrafluoroethylene-ethylene copolymer, and polyfluorovinylidene.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium secondary battery to improve the wettability of an electrolyte solution to an electrode, to increase capacity, to enhance rate characteristics and cycle characteristics and to reduce manufacturing time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode containing a lithium transition metal compound; and a negative electrode containing a graphitized carbon, wherein it uses a nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing a block copolymer comprising a hydrophilic portion and a hydrophobic portion. Preferably the amount of the block copolymer is 0.01-20 wt% of the total weight of nonaqueous electrolyte solution. Preferably the block copolymer is a PEO (polyethylene oxide)-PPO (polypropylene oxide) block copolymer.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A process for activation of a fuel cell system is provided to accomplish a relatively high output density during practical operation of the fuel cell system by preparing a passive stack, raising temperature of the stack through external control of the temperature and using low concentration methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The activation process of a fuel cell system includes the steps of: fabricating a passive type stack; mounting the stack in a chamber; raising temperature of the stack to 50 to 100deg.C; and introducing a hydrogen containing fuel with concentration of 1M such as a methanol solution or less and an oxidant into the stack in order to generate electrocity. The chamber is a temperature and humidity chamber. The fuel cell system is fabricated of an anode(136), a cathode(134), an electrolyte polymer membrane(132), a fuel storage space(114), an electricity generator part(130), an upper plate(112) and a housing(110).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for forming a diffusion layer for a fuel cell, wherein the diffusion layer has excellent mechanical and electrical properties and uniform pores, supplies fuel and air smoothly, is capable of controlling even moisture, and reduces the volume of a total system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for forming a diffusion layer for a fuel cell comprises the steps of: using, as a carbon fiber precursor, at least one selected from polyacrylonitrile(PAN), phenol, and pitch, a mixture thereof, or a compound with a nano-size material to prepare a spinning solution; applying high voltage to the spinning solution to perform electrospinning; subjecting the electrospun material to oxidation stabilization under an air atmosphere; carbonizing the elecrospun material at 500-1500degreesC to obtain nanocomposite carbon fiber and subjecting the nanocomposite carbon fiber to water repelling treatment; and using the obtained nanocomposite carbon fiber as a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A paste composition for forming a semiconductor electrode is provided to be easily used in a flexible plastic substrate by using as a binder t-butanol completely removed at a temperature of 150 degreesC to lower and by performing a low-temperature sintering process at a temperature of 80~200 degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A paste composition includes a binder solution and metal oxide powder such that the binder solution is composed of t-butanol and a solvent. The paste composition can include a binder solution of 50~80 weight percent and metal oxide powder of 20~50 weight percent. The metal oxide can be at least one selected from a group of titanium oxide, niobium oxide, hafnium oxide, indium oxide, tin oxide and zinc oxide.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A sunlight reflector is provided to install the sunlight reflector in a state lain on a bottom to remove necessity of installing a support frame, and use a weak light reflective film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sunlight reflector is formed of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, glass or synthetic resin. The sunlight reflector is installed at a fixed heat collecting plate(10). The fixed heat collecting plate has a bottom plate(20). The sunlight reflector is installed at the bottom plate of the fixed heat collecting plate in a state lain on the bottom plate. Since the sunlight reflector is installed in the lain state, the sunlight reflector can be easily installed. In addition, the sunlight reflector can be readily moved and disassembled. The sunlight can be collected by the sunlight reflector to increase a temperature of water in a solar heater.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A process for preparation of copper selenide compound for absorption layer of solar cell is provided to produce the compound useful as a reactive material of the absorption layer of Cu(In,Ga)Se2, to easily regulate size and distribution of particles in the compound without alternative heat treatment by applying ultrasonic vibration to a mixture of copper chlorides and selenous acid to induce chemical reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The process includes adding Cu chloride and selenous acid to a constant amount of solvent and applying ultrasonic vibration to the prepared solution to derive a chemical reaction to produce the copper selenide compound(CuSe2). Reaction products are CuCl2 and H2SeO3 combined together in a relative ratio of 1:0.5 to 1:5. The solvent is any one or more than two selected from a group consisting of ethyleneglycol, ethylenediamine, poly(ethyleneglycol) and poly(mono-butylether). The ultrasonic vibration is performed by applying ultrasonic wave at a power density of 10W/cm^2 to 1000W/cm^2 for 5 minutes to 3 hours.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a battery pack capable of reinforcing the connection between a bare cell and a lower resin part and preventing the separation of a lower cover from a bare cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery pack comprises a bare cell(100); a protection circuit board(210) which is electrically connected with the bare cell; a resin part(230) which is injected into the lower part of the bare cell; and a connection reinforcing part(200) which reinforces the lower part of the bare cell and the resin part. Preferably the protection circuit board is connected with a protection circuit and a PTC element on the circuit board. Preferably the bare cell comprises a case having any one polarity of a positive electrode or a negative electrode; an electrode assembly which is accommodated in the case; and a cap assembly which is provided with a cap plate having the polarity identical to that of the case and an electrode terminal having the polarity different from that of the case to seal the case.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a lithium polymer battery having a solar cell, which is capable of self charging without using a separate battery charger when a discharged lithium polymer battery is charged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium polymer battery(20) having a solar cell(10) comprises: a pouch adhesion part which is formed on the back glass of the solar cell(10) and has a gap for vacuum; a lower foil formed within the pouch adhesion part; an insulating coating layer formed on the lower foil; a lithium polymer battery(20) which is formed on the insulating coating layer of the lower foil and is obtained by stacking a plurality of negative electrodes, separators, and positive electrodes; a pouch which has an edge member to be glued to the pouch adhesion part and covers the lithium polymer battery; and a protection circuit module(40) which has a circuit for protecting the lithium polymer battery(20). The lithium polymer battery(20) having a solar cell(10) is prepared by gluing the edge member of the pouch to the pouch adhesion part, making a space between the pouch and the lower foil into a vacuum state by the gap for vacuum, and performing pressing and sealing.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A lithium polymer battery and a fabrication method thereof are provided to embody a high capacity by increasing the length of an electrode assembly even if an external material of the same length is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium polymer battery(100) comprises: an electrode assembly; an external material(120) in which an internal space for accommodating the electrode assembly is formed, side-remaining parts(124) and a front-remaining part(125) extended outwardly are formed on the both sides and the front of the internal space, and the front-remaining part(125) is folded to the direction(upwardly) in which the internal space is formed; and a circuit board(130) that is erected in the front of the external material(120) and is electrically connected to electrode taps(114,115) which are drawn from two electrodes of the electrode assembly and of which the parts exposed to the outside of the external material(120) through the front-remaining part(125) are bended downwardly.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion apparatus has a polyimide film that is formed on opposite surface of a semiconductor wafer in which a photoelectric transducer is formed in at least single surface. The polyimide film has tensile elasticity modulus of 4 GPa or more and linear expansion coefficient of 5-35 ppm/degreesC.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus has excellent solder heat resistance, handling property, external appearance, heat cycle resistance and reliability.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode, cathode, non-aqueous electrolyte, separator between electrodes, and polymeric support between separator and electrode(s), accommodated in packing material. The electrodes consist of collector and layer containing mixture of active material and binder polymer. The solvent swelling rate of matrix polymer in polymeric support is higher than solvent swelling rate of binder polymer in mixture layer of anode and/or cathode which touches polymeric support.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices such as built-in-camera videotape recorder, mobile telephone and portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte solution in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is prevented and hence the battery has excellent electric current load characteristics and improved cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of anode, cathode, non-aqueous electrolyte, separator between electrodes, and polymeric support between separator and electrode(s), accommodated in packing material. The electrodes consist of collector and layer containing mixture of active material and binder polymer. The solvent swelling rate of matrix polymer in polymeric support is higher than solvent swelling rate of binder polymer in mixture layer of anode and/or cathode which touches polymeric support. The binder polymer in anode-mix layer is polyvinylidene fluoride, and cathode-mix layer is styrene-butadiene copolymer. The matrix polymer in polymeric support is copolymer of polyvinylidene-fluoride-hexafluoropropylene. The packing material is laminate of aluminum and resin. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains mixed solvent of cyclic carbonate and linear carbonate.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a relay tab (14b) that is connected with a negative electrode terminal (25b) at the side of end surface (2a) of a battery cell (2), while the other edge of relay tab is connected with a contact portion provided on a substrate (11) at the side of end surface (2b). A protection element (12) is positioned between the relay tab and negative electrode terminal.    USE - Battery pack e.g. for lithium ion polymer secondary battery used in notebook-type personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The space for accommodating different components of battery pack can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view and sectional view of battery pack.    Battery cell (2)    End surfaces of battery cell (2a,2b)    Protection element (12)    Relay tab (14b)    Negative electrode terminal (25b)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery comprises anode containing anode active material, cathode containing cathode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode active material is lithium-containing transition-metal oxide. The cathode active material is a compound containing silicon atom in which occlusion and release of lithium is carried out. The compound containing silicon atom is coated or adhered with ceramics, metal or thermoplastic resin that are not reactive with lithium. The cathode collector is a metallic-foil support.    USE - For e.g. lithium secondary battery for portable video recorder, movie camera, digital camera, disposable camera, single-lens reflex camera, notebook computer, notebook-type word processor, electronic notebook, mobile telephone, cordless telephone, power tool, electrically-driven mixer, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristics and high capacitance, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous secondary battery comprises anode containing anode active material, cathode containing cathode active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode active material is lithium-containing transition-metal oxide. The cathode active material is a compound containing silicon atom in which occlusion and release of lithium is carried out. The compound containing silicon atom is coated or adhered with ceramics, metal or thermoplastic resin that are not reactive with lithium. The cathode collector is a metallic-foil support having thickness of 5-100 microns and average surface roughness of 0.03-1 microns. The cathode collector further contains copper, titanium, nickel, their alloys or stainless steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of cylindrical battery.    Battery can (1)    Winding electrode group (2)    Top insulation board (3)    Anode lead (4)    Gasket (5)    Pressure-sensitive valve (61)
NOVELTY - The fusible-link unit has output bus bar (70) at rear portion and the input bus bar (10) with battery-terminal connection portion at front portion. A sensor holding portion (50) accommodates an electric current sensor (100) at the center between left-and-right side plates (73) of output bus bar. A load connecting terminal (75) integrally formed by output bus bar through the fuse element (74) is arranged in the front-back direction of the unit.    USE - For connecting with battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor can be securely accommodated at center without increasing the front-back direction of the unit. The load connecting terminals can be located in front-back direction so that multiple terminals can be connected easily without increasing the size of the unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fusible-link unit.    Input bus bar (10)    Sensor holding portion (50)    Output bus bar (70)    Side plates (73)    Fuse element (74)    Load connecting terminal (75)    Current sensor (100)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has reactive-gas manifolds (6-9) formed in a predetermined position for sealing a gas flow path through which reactive gas is supplied. The reactive-gas manifold formed using injection molding process is fixed to a clamping board. The reactive-gas manifold is filled with epoxy resin, phenol-type resin, polycarbonate resin, polyimide resin, polyphenylene-sulfide resin and polyether-ketone resin and resin containing filler such as silica bead, silica fiber, carbon powder, carbon fiber and titanium oxide particle.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the fuel cell is increased and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the reactive-gas manifold.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactive-gas manifolds (6-9)    Sealing end surface (12)    Locking-bolt (14)    Reinforcement portion (18)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) comprises a catalyst layer (2) consisting of electronic conductivity substance, proton conductive substance, and manganese dioxide supporting catalyst.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power supply of mobile phone, mobile machine, electric vehicle, and domestic electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of hydrogen peroxide is prevented and the electrical resistance of the low catalyst electrode is reduced, by adding manganese dioxide to the catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process sequence of the MEA manufacturing method.    Gaseous diffusion material (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Catalyst electrode (3)    Electrolyte film (4)    MEA (5)
NOVELTY - An active material layer has a composition of water soluble thickener, resin, metal and carbon components. The percent by weight of the water soluble thickener is 0.1 to 1 while the carbon is 1 to 3. The metal component comprises of silicon and tin and has a percent by weight of 86 to 97.9 while the resin component is selected a group of tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer, polystyrene maleic-acid copolymer or poly tetrafluoroethylene with a percent by weight of 1 to 10.    USE - Used in lithium ion battery used for e.g. mobile communication apparatus, portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a negative electrode that is environment friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a negative electrode of a lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metal salt containing a zirconium or titanium in the acidic solution of the metal microparticle colloid having platinum as a main component is added. The oxide or hydroxide (3) of the zirconium or titanium is produced in the surface of a metal microparticle (1) as a film form or a fine dispersed particle by heat processing and performing heat hydrolysis of the metal salt.    USE - For manufacturing electrode catalyst powder of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of e.g. motor vehicle, communication apparatus, or domestic distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improved electrode performance of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell by using the metal microparticle as an electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the oxidation zirco or titanium oxide in the state produced by the film form on the surface of metal microparticles e.g. platinum.    Metal microparticle (1)    Oxide or hydroxide (3)
NOVELTY - The surface side electrode component has transparent electro-conductive-film layer (2), and layer (3)containing metal-oxide fine particle group sequentially laminated on one-side surface of transparent substrate (1). The layer (3) has scratch intensity more than pencil hardness 3H.    USE - For dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface side electrode component has low electronic transfer loss and interfacial resistance, and improved adhesion intensity in interface of transparent electro-conductive-film layer and layer containing metal-oxide fine particle group. The dye sensitizing solar cell has high conversion efficiency, and improved fill factor and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal oxide is titanium oxide having crystal structure of anatase type. The transparent substrate is resin substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of surface side electrode component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of a dye sensitizing solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electro-conductive-film layer (2)    Layer containing metal-oxide fine particle group (3)    Conductive layer (5)    Electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - The polyolefin-containing micro porous film contains polyolefin as essential component having viscosity average molecular weight of 500000-300000, and electrochemical inactive particles. The ratio of inactive particles protruded and realized between the film surface of height (A) and thickness (B) is given by specific relation.    USE - For non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) and as isolator and perm selective separation membrane of electrochemical-reaction apparatus such as lithium ion battery, fuel cell and capacitor, used for notebook type personal computer, mobile telephone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The micro porous film has excellent compressibility proof and heat shrinkage. The micro porous film provides battery having excellent oven characteristics and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyolefin-containing micro porous film contains polyolefin as essential component having viscosity average molecular weight of 500000 or more than film thickness and electrochemical inactive particles having viscosity average molecular weight of less than 300000 of film thickness. The ratio of inactive particles protruded and realized between the film surface of height (A) and thickness (B) is given by relation: 0 less than A/B x 100 less than 25. The electrochemical inactive particles are polyolefin particles e.g. polyethylene particles.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation material contains metal material whose surface film contains inactive phase containing aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, and metal phase having aluminum of metal state. The hydrogen generation material generates hydrogen by reaction with water. The metal material is chosen from aluminum and aluminum alloy.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen, hydrogen manufacturing apparatus and fuel cell (all claimed) used for cordless apparatus, personal computer, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation material generates hydrogen efficiently. The hydrogen generation material provides reliable fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen generation material further contains additives chosen from hydrophilic oxide, carbon, and water absorbing polymer. The solvent used in manufacture of hydrogen generation material, contains aromatic hydrocarbon or aliphatic hydrocarbon such as toluene and cyclohexane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen generation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of surface film of the metal material used for hydrogen generation material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing and leading-out carbon monoxide content from the reforming gas that circulates in a modification unit by using a carbon monoxide. The residual gas in the modification unit is purged by stopping the fuel supply and reforming water supply to the modification unit and an evaporation unit respectively. The evaporation unit evaporates the residual water and supplies the residual water vapor to the modification unit and air is supplied to the modification unit for oxidation for a predetermined time from the time of starting the purge.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to implement the shutdown process of the reformer within a short period without an energy loss. Also the durability of the modification unit is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a timing diagram illustrating the shutdown operation of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst has metal-oxide support that carries ruthenium and other metals. The catalyst contains 0.5-15 wt.% of ruthenium and other metals.    USE - For carbon monoxide methanation (claimed) used for phosphoric acid fuel cell, and polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst selectively removes carbon monoxide. The methanation carried out using catalyst has excellent activity.
NOVELTY - A porous film has several micropores having connectivity, and porosity of 30-80% and tensile strength of 2 MPa or more. The average hole diameter of micropore is 0.01-10 microns. The ratio (A/B) of average hole diameter (A) of micropore on one surface of porous film and the average hole diameter (B) of micropore on other surface of porous film, is 0.1-10.    USE - For membrane-separation techniques such as precise filtration and separation concentration, for substrate materials such as separator for fuel cell, an electrolyte film for fuel cell, and substrate for circuit. Also used as printing base material, and for circuit formation, wiring circuit and antenna.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has excellent strength and adhesiveness with respect to wiring, and an ink.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of a contact angle and a droplet radius, with respect to a porous film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has a cathode side blocking layer (2b) provided between a cathode catalyst layer (3b) and an electrolyte film (1). The cathode side blocking layer has a function to suppress or prevent elution of catalyst ion from cathode catalyst layer to electrolyte film. The ratio of thickness of cathode catalyst layer, cathode side blocking layer and electrolyte film is 20:1:500-1:1:25.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable music player and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Precipitation of catalyst component into electrolyte film is prevented, and perforation of electrolyte film is prevented. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell containing the membrane electrode assembly has high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional schematic view of basic composition of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode side blocking layer (2a)    Cathode side blocking layer (2b)    Anode catalyst layer (3a)    Cathode catalyst layer (3b)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic filament has a multilayer thread structure with determined length and section. Terminals are provided for the extraction and conduction of current produced by the photovoltaic conversion of the radiation. A conductive metallic or polymer core, a semiconductor layer for photovoltaic conversion, a metallic polymer layer, which is conductor of electricity and transparent to the solar radiation are provided. A transparent polymer coating is provided with optical characteristics adapted to concentrate and to trap the solar radiation towards photovoltaic conversion layer.    USE - Photovoltaic filament for generating photovoltaic energy using solar radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of photovoltaic filament.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic filament.
NOVELTY - Anode manifold lines (1-4) forming part of a circuit (2, 3, 5), supply and return operating fluid to and from individual fuel cells. Part of this circuit is porous. A chamber (10) surrounding the porous region (6), includes a gas outlet line (7) which collects carbon dioxide and leads it away. The porous material, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is not wetted by alcohol. It has an air-permeability value of up to 1 1/(s.cm2.bar) with water pressure compatibilty up to 0.4 bar. The mean pore size in the porous zone is 1-200 mu m.    USE - A direct-alcohol fuel cell stack with a carbon dioxide separator.    ADVANTAGE - A particularly simple method is used to remove the carbon dioxide, improving over prior art. The location of removal, is independent of the fuel cell location. The porous section passes a two-phase mixture. This is an aqueous operating fluid containing carbon dioxide in the gaseous state. The carbon dioxide escapes through the pores, with no interference to the liquid flow. A suitable porous PTFE is specified. A large fraction of the volume of the two-phase flow is removed. Extraction of carbon dioxide therefore allows part of the circuit to be much more compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding method of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the fuel cell stack and its fluids circuit.    anode manifold lines (1-4)    circuit (2, 3, 5)    porous region (6)    gas outlet line (7)    chamber (10)
NOVELTY - An endothermic coating (3) is a selective absorbing coating that is coated on heat absorption area of endothermic metal sheet through magnetron sputtering method. The optical protection layer (4) on endothermic coating is provided with high light transmittance and high weather ability, and can completely isolate endothermic coating from outside environment. The protective coating on endothermic coating is coated with raw materials such as silicone resin, polyurethane acrylate, epoxy resin and polyester.    USE - Solar energy absorption board core that is coated with selective absorbing composite membrane for use in solar energy utilizing device e.g. solar flat-plate collector.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar energy absorption board with excellent solar collecting performance and weather ability, can easily implement, with low production cost, and no pollution. Enables to produce solar energy absorption board with high quality. Saves energy. Enables to develop the application range and field of solar flat-plate collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of solar energy absorption board core.    Heat transfer fluid channel metal pipe (1)    Endothermic metal sheet (2)    Endothermic coating (3)    Optical protection layer (4)
NOVELTY - The pack has a set of electric cores arranged in a shell, and a charging-discharging protective circuit plate (3) connected with the cores. The shell is fixed with a bracket structure (5), and the cores are arranged along axial direction and radial direction. Clearances between the cores are limited in the bracket structure mutually, which is connected to a box type structure by an upper cover and a lower cover. The box type structure is fixed with a set of radial locating subassemblies e.g. pairs of hoops, and a groove (111) is built-in a waterproof rubber ring (13).    USE - Aseismatic motor battery pack for use in shaking environment.    ADVANTAGE - The electric core in the battery pack can provide better electrically-contract between every electric core. The pack has better aseismatic performance and radiating performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an aseismatic motor battery pack.    Charging-discharging protective circuit plate (3)    Bracket structure (5)    Soft cushion (7)    Angles and screws (8)    Waterproof rubber ring (13)    Groove (111)    Clamping hook (112)    Clamping button concave position (122)
NOVELTY - The tile has a solar battery, an illuminant e.g. LED light, and a solar circuit board orderly arranged in a hollow chamber. A front cover covers on a pedestal. The solar circuit board is connected with a storage battery. A light guide plate covers the LED light. The pedestal and the front cover are rectangular shaped. A big rectangular hollow chamber is located at middle of the pedestal. Four small triangular hollow chambers are located at four corners of the pedestal. The front cover is made by combination between transparent plastics and a stainless steel face.    USE - Solar energy luminous floor tile for auxiliary illumination and warning in night.    ADVANTAGE - The tile has better illuminating and decorating effect, and good wearing resistance and non-skid properties. The tile is beautiful and practical. The service life of the tile is prolonged. The working voltage of the tile is very safe. The tile is convenient to install without external circuit and flexible to choose spot. The tile makes good use of solar energy, and saves resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy luminous floor tile.
NOVELTY - The jacket has a seal-capping sheet connected to an edge of one side of a jacket body. A single crystal solar energy light-collecting board is provided on the seal-capping sheet, and is contacted with sunshine. A circuit board is provided inside of the jacket body, and is electrically connected to the single crystal solar energy light-collecting board. A storage battery is provided inside of the jacket body, and is electrically connected to the circuit board. An electric socket is provided on one end of a jacket, and is electrically connected to the circuit board.    USE - Solar energy charging mobile phone jacket.    ADVANTAGE - The jacket protects the mobile telephone, and generates the electricity stored by the single crystal solar energy light-collecting board and the storage battery. The jacket supplies the electricity for mobile phone while utilizing the electricity without utilizing the spare battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy charging mobile phone jacket.
NOVELTY - The supplier has a storage battery installed within a sealed box, having a solar panel as an inner wall. A light inlet end of a leading-in optical fiber is fixed on a spherical framework e.g. gasbag. A light outlet is connected to the sealed box. A current output end of the solar panel is connected with the battery in the sealed box. The gasbag is made of inner and outer layers of rubber. An inflation hole is formed on the inner layer. A small hole is formed on the outer layer for fixing the leading-in optical fiber. A tray is fixed below the gasbag.    USE - High-efficiency solar electricity supplier.    ADVANTAGE - The spherical framework of the supplier absorbs scattered light and direct light, thus improving the light collecting rate and utilization rate from the sun without consumption of energy. The light in the sealed box is reused after repeated reflection, thus improving the conversion rate of light energy effectively. The solar panel is durable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-efficiency solar electricity supplier.
NOVELTY - The device has a fixing bracket (1) is fixed on a side of a solar battery component frame. A driving device i.e. stepping motor (3), fixed on the fixing bracket, and the stepping motor drives a cleaning head (8) by a drive link. The cleaning head is a strip soft dust scraping piece fixed at a bottom with a connecting board fixed in a front of the drive link. Multiple dewatering orifices are fixed side-to-side at a side of the dust scraping piece at a bottom of the connecting board. A water-providing system is fixed with a soft aqueduct (6).    USE - Surface automatic clean device for a solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple to build, and the device can be operated automatically. The device is reliable in cleaning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a surface automatic clean device of a solar battery component.    Fixing bracket (1)    Stepping motor (3)    Soft aqueduct (6)    Cleaning head (8)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a folding structured rocker and a main generator which are quadrate and connected with each other through tabled interfaces. A connecting cable is connected between a photo electricity equipment and the main generator. The main generator comprises a plastic shell, chargeable battery, circuit board, mini generator, shift gear wheels unit, mains switch and power supply output interface. The rocker drives the shift gear wheels unit of the main generator through tabled interfaces. The shift gear wheels unit is connected with a three phase mini generator.    USE - Used for a photoelectricity equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment has small volume, light weight and simple operation. The equipment can transform the mechanical energy of man power to electric energy effectively without an external power supply. The equipment improves the operation capability of the photoelectricity equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an emergency power supply equipment.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - A polarity fixing plate set on bottom base, is used to accommodate a battery. A restricting groove fixed on bottom base, is used to contain a covering plate. A positing plate has restricting blocks in x-axis and y-axis direction. A pushing device moves along the x-axis direction while an anode tab restricting device moves along the y-axis direction. A covering plate stabilizing device which moves along z-axis direction is also set on bottom base. A polarity fixing plate with battery is fixed movably on bottom base, and whose position can be adjusted.    USE - Used in industrialized enterprise.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses manual error in ultra-welding tab and covering plate, thus preventing increase of waste products. Improves precision of ultra-welding point of polar tab and covering plate, and reduces the dislocation. Provides ultra-welding battery clamp with convenient and easy to control operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of ultra-welding battery clamp.
NOVELTY - The cabinet has a multi-layer supporting frame (1) fixed with multiple pairs of electrodes (2), where each layer of the supporting frame is positioned on a testing cabinet. A guide track (3) and pulley are positioned on the supporting frame. The sliding groove (4) corresponding to a guide track is positioned on a lateral wall of the testing cabinet. The sliding groove corresponding to the pulley is positioned on the lateral wall of the testing cabinet.    USE - Polymer battery testing cabinet.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer battery testing cabinet is convenient to install and clamp the polymer battery, and enhances the testing efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a polymer battery testing cabinet.    Multi-layer supporting frame (1)    Electrodes (2)    Guide track (3)    Sliding groove (4)
NOVELTY - The invention claims the canned methane device utilizing solar energy and biomass energy synthetically to solve the waste phenomenon of the renewable-resources in village, the device changes the present underground methane tank into overground methane retort (2) which is installed in the passive solar energy heat preservation room (1) or transparent and plastic heat preservation film house, there is no gas check (14) on methane retort (2), linking with evaporator (21) and separation-fluid machine (22) through three-way pipe, separation-fluid machine (22) is linked with close gasbag (6) trough pipe, then linked with methane cooker unit(17) through appendix (8) which is connected on gasbag (6). The features lie in reasonable structure, easy to operate, cheap price, energy saving and environment protecting. Through heated by solar energy as well as heated by mould fire-pit, so that the methane retort keeps the excellent aerogenesis temperature, prolonging the period of using methane, improving the available rate, so the problem of the long-time renewable-resources waste in village and the pollution of environment are resolved, and the quality of life and the standard of life of the peasant are improved.
NOVELTY - The converter has a heat insulating material (3) connected to a heat absorbing device. A solar energy is absorbed by the heat absorbing device. The heat absorbing device converts solar energy into heat energy. A fluid (14) enters via an inlet (5) and flow out via an outlet (6). The fluid is mixture of solid and liquid, mixture of gas and liquid or mixture of gas, liquid and solid. A sunlight shining part of the heat absorbing device is set with a fin. The heat insulating material is one of the combination of plastic and nylon heat insulating material.    USE - Solar photo-thermal converter.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorbing device converts solar energy into heat energy, so as to carry out novel conversion and utilization of solar energy at middle and high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar photo-thermal converter.    Vacuum layer (1)    Solar transmission material (2)    Heat insulating material (3)    Inlet (5)    Outlet (6)    Solar mirror (10)    Fluid (14)
NOVELTY - The preparation for modified layer electroplating and electroplating liquid includes 50 to 280 grams of nickelous chloride, 10 to 180 grams of cobalt chloride, and 1 to 50 grams of boric acid and 800 to 900 milliliter of distilled water. The preparation for active layer electroplating and electroplating liquid includes 5 to 60 grams of sodium stannate, 5 to 60 grams of sodium hydroxide, 5 to 50 grams of sodium acetate and 800 to 900 milliliter of distilled water.    USE - Method for preparing tin-cunic cathode material by two-step electroplating used for battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, lithium battery, polymer lithium ion battery, and film battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures low material cost, wide material source, simplified preparation process and reduced spending time. Provides electrode material with excellent discharge function and discharge-charge cycling stability having discharge capacity exceeded 400mAh/g active material. Ensures good cycling performance.
NOVELTY - The system has a galvanic pile module, which is formed by interconnecting end plates, current collecting metal plates, and single cell units. The end plate is equipped with an inlet opening and an outlet opening. Insides of two end plates are fixed with two corresponding current collecting metal plates through a rubber underlay. Multiple groups of single cell units are connected between the current collecting metal plates. Two ends of a condensation tube e.g. heat guiding metal tube are connected with a subminiature passage through outlet and inlet opening subminiature blocking valves.    USE - Self-humidifying subminiature high effective thermodynamical self-circulation cooling proton exchanging film fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids a film at an anodic side from dehydrating, and prevents an electric property of the galvanic pile from decreasing, thus discharging calorific power of the galvanic pile in time effectively to make sure that electric property of the cell system is in a better state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a self-humidifying subminiature high effective thermodynamical self-circulation cooling proton exchanging film fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a conducting glass base of a dye sensitized battery board before printing a titanium oxide sizing agent. A working electrode and a counter electrode are prepared. A prepared dye sensitized titanium oxide working electrode and a prepared counter electrode glass board are overlapped, and are packed and sealed in the battery board in sandwich type whose centre is empty. A high temperature oxy-acetylene flame meltdown glass dust, which is spout out by an oxy-acetylene flame spray rod, is used to join and seal edges of the glass board.    USE - Method for encapsulating anti-aging of a dye sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The prepared dye sensitized titanium oxide working electrode and the prepared counter electrode glass board are packed and sealed in the battery board in sandwich type, thus maintaining conditions of anhydrous, oxygen free and low-pressure, avoiding degradation of dye and organic bath on the surface of titanium oxide particle and performance degradation of the solar cell, and increasing the efficiency of the solar cell. The method thus extends the working life of solar cell, reduces the production cost of the battery, and eliminates the pollution problems of environment, which are caused by electrolyte leaking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - A sol-gel mobile phase (pbw) comprises methanol (5-60), sulfuric acid (10-30), water (20-60), heteroacid (3-10), conducting polymer and /or metal powder (2-6), and metal organic compound or metal salt (10-30).    USE - A sol-gel mobile phase for direct methanol fuel cell. Can also be used in the fuel cell mobile phase using other materials, e.g. ethanol, as the fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The sol-gel mobile phase can make the percolation rate of the methanol decline more than 80%, can make the power density of direct methanol fuel cell reach to 60Mw/square centimeter at 60degreesC, and can also replace the sulfuric acid and methanol liquid phase electrolyte solution of the current direct methanol fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method for sol-gel mobile phase.
NOVELTY - Uniform-dispersion lithium iron phosphate nanocrystals are prepared through hydrothermal synthesis, in the presence of a surface active agent, using dissoluble ferrite, lithium salts and phosphoric acid as raw materials to directly synthesize nanocrystal lithium iron phosphate/carbon composite material in hydrothermal condition.    USE - The method is used for preparing uniform-dispersion lithium iron phosphate nanocrystals used as an anode material of a secondary lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains uniform-dispersion lithium iron phosphate nanocrystals with high purity whose uniform particle diameter is 0.2-0.5 microns. The nanocrystal is easy to be applied to industry.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a manufacturing method for composite bipolar plate of Micro direct methanol fuel cell; modified polymethyl methacrylate is used as the base material; the combarloy is used as the conducting layer; the brightened nickel is used as corrosion protection material; the composite bipolar plate of Micro direct methanol fuel cell is manufactured by using non-silicon composite manufacturing technique; the method includes the following steps: making a mother plate and silicon rubber flexible mould; then printing a micro channel of flow field on the modified polymethyl methacrylate which uses glass as the substrate by using reverse printing technique; depositing copper on the surface of the micro channel by using the microplating technique, continuously plating a layer of thinner brightened nickel on the substrate electro-coppered and making nitriding surface modification on the copper-nickel composite plating layer after finishing plating; at last, making the entrance and exit of reactant and resultant through laser micro processing after removing the glass substrate. The manufactured polymer/copper-nickel composite bipolar plate has features as follows: it is light; the volume is small; the property is good; and the making cost is low; and it is suited to make in mass production.
NOVELTY - A encapsulating method of flexible packing lithium battery core includes heat solder sealing front and side of the flexible packing film which has lithium battery core; it includes steps of forming flexible packing film into groove with corresponding depth; putting coiling core into the groove; heat solder sealing position is 0.05-0.5 millimeter near side of the coiling core; heat solder sealing the flexible packing film. With this method, the product will not leak through adjusting heat solder sealing position; it improves service life of the product.
NOVELTY - A multi-energy constant temperature water heater, which use combined energy of wind energy and solar energy, comprises wind power heating system which is comprised of connected six-slot vertical turntable windmill, fastening nut, central bearing, bearing, inner gear, gearbox, 200w dynamotor, voltage-current regulator, and orbicular electric thermal tube. It is installed on the base of hexahedral taper frame-type solar energy heating system which is comprised of vertical insulated water-tank and cell tube of plastic cell solar energy water heater. The wind power heating system and solar energy heating system which are comprised of plastic solar energy cell tube heat the vertical insulated water-tank together.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparation method of water-preservation diffusion layer for high temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell. A preparation method of water-preservation diffusion layer for high temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell, wherein the inorganic oxide water-preservation material is prepared before diffusion layer, its surface is packed by PTFE polymer and form a structure with the inorganic oxide water-preservation material as core and the hydrophobic PTFE polymer as shell; the prepared inorganic oxide packed by PTFE mix with electric carbon material, brushes on carbon paper, carbon cloth or fibrous-felt, and form water-preservation diffusion layer for high temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell. The diffusion layer prepared by the method has the function of water-preservation, and it is suitable for high temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a modified spinel lithium manganate material which is used for lithium secondary battery anode material; the said lithium manganate is the mixed lithium manganate LiaMn2-bXbO4 which is mixed with other metal element X, wherein, X is at least one of the chromium, gallium, aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper and zinc, 0.97 is small than or equal to a which is small than or equal to 1.07, 0 is small than b which is small than or equal to 0.1; and, the surface of the said mixed lithium manganate LiaMn2-bXbO4 has a covering, the said covering comprises at least one of the boron lithium complex oxide, cobalt lithium complex oxide, vanadium lithium complex oxide or carbon layer. The invention further claims the preparation method of the said material and the lithium secondary battery which considers the material as the anode material. The modified spinel lithium manganate material of the invention has well high-power deep charge capability even in the high temperature, meanwhile, the preparation method is easy to control and operate, with low cost and easy to industrialize.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a tight and hermetical solar water heater, the water tank is comprised of inner bag, outer cover, heat insulation material, end closure, connecting device and the supporting ring of inner bag and outer cover. The inner bag has the pressing tension nozzle which is installed a vacuum-tube collector. There is one couple of round insulated localizable shoring between the inner bag of tank and the outer cover at least. There is a connecting device connected with support frame on the outer cover. There is an open hole of butt stock matched along with the open hole of the solar pressing tension nozzle of the water tank. The open hole of butt stock is in the bottom of the open framework of the solar pressing tension nozzle. There is a hermetical connecting device which is localizable each other between the nozzle of the solar pressing tension nozzle and the open hole of the inner bag of the water tank. The hermetical element is installed in the hermetical connecting devices which is localizable. The solar pressing tension nozzle is installed on the open hole of the inner bag of the water tank by the hermetical element of the hermetical connecting device which is localizable. The top of the butt stock is installed at the tail end of the solar pressing tension nozzle. The open framework of the solar pressing tension nozzle, support frame and coupling arm are connected to one another.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a flexible transparent conductive film and preparation. The metal alkoxide and organic polymer are the primary materials. The transparent PANI/ATO hybrid conductive film created by the sol-gel method can be the electrode of flexible solar cell and the conductive film of folding display screen. The electrical conductivity of transparent hybrid conductive film can be 10S.cm-1(superscript), the transmission of visible light can be 85% and the thickness is 200nm. The film is even and compact. The viscosity coefficient of dipcoating fluid can keep stabilization as long as 25 days and is fit for dipcoating technics. The high rate of finished products and shorter period of preparation of preparation method is fit for mass production.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparation method of nano-pure platinum electrocatalysis, belonged to the electrochemistry catalyze technology field. The nano-pure platinum electrocatalysis is used in the direct methanol fuel cell. The preparation method is adding the stabilizer into the aqueous solution of the platinum compound; controlling the pH and the temperature of the solution; processing deoxidize after forming the stabilizing bath at definite condition to get the unloading catalyzer. The particle diameter of the catalyzer made by the method is 2-5 nm, the particle diameter is distributed in concentrated, the preparation method is easy, and easy to operate, the cost is lower, it can satisfy the need of the industrialized manufacture. The testing of single battery indicates the catalyzer has the same performance with the same kind of production in foreign countries.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a battery, especially a spirally wound lead-acid battery which is suitable for the charged electric tool. It comprises a cell shell for containing cell. The spirally wound structure battery is contained in said cell shell. The cell holder which is connected with the anode and cathode of the electric tool is set in the upper side of the cell shell. The merit of this invention is that it uses the cell holder of the charged electric tool as one part of the cell shell of this invention, it breaks the transitional way of putting the monocell into the cell holder and then connecting as the cell group. It uses the original cell holder space and plays the characteristic of the rolling airtight lead-acid no-maintenance battery. Comparing with the normal flat airtight lead-acid no-maintenance battery, it has the merit that the instant large electric current discharge performance is 5 times. And this merit offsets the actuality that the flat airtight lead-acid no-maintenance battery can not be used in the charged electric tool industry. It becomes the new type of cell product after European union inhibits the nickel cadmium cell to enter into Europe.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method and equipment of using clapboard diffusivity to control methanol solution concentration of direct methanol fuel cell that refers to the field of clean energy. The method is using clapboard to connect pure methanol container and methanol solution container; adjusting the height of piston in the pure methanol container, to control the speed of diffusing methanol molecule of methanol container from clapboard to methanol solution container to adjust the concentration of methanol solution; keeping it at the predetermined concentration value of methanol solution needed when galvanic pile works normally; transporting to galvanic pile of cell for using. The whole structures of said two equipments are basically the same, one utilizes linearity relation of spring material volume and methanol solution concentration, controls diffusing quantity by adjusting the height of piston by leverage; another controls motor by controller, and controls diffusing quantity of methanol by adjusting the height of piston. The invention has the advantages of small container, simple structure, methanol solution concentration is smart to control, and will not waste energy while working.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a plate type solar energy collector. The plate type solar energy collector comprises insulating course and transparency cover board. The insulating course is connected with the transparency cover board. The transparency cover board comprises at least one layer of transmission body. Air or vacuum thermal insulation is adopted between adjacent every two layers of the transmission body. Wherein, heat transfer fluid passage is formed on the insulating course and the heat transfer fluid is flowed on the heat transfer fluid passage. Heat-sink shell is attached on one face that the layer of transmission body which is the most closed to the heat transfer fluid passage is the most closed to the heat transfer fluid passage. Protective layer is attached on one face that the heat-sink shell is the most closed to heat transfer fluid and the protective layer is contacted with the Protective layer. The invention claims the plate type solar energy collector which can reduce temperature difference between the heat-sink shell and the heat transfer fluid, so as to improve heat transfer efficiency of the solar energy collector.
NOVELTY - The double coil double magnetic-gap transducer, upper and lower pole plates are the circular slab with axis hole, and used for clamping one or more NdFeB magnets with equably thickness and distributed evenly. The vertical round surface of axis hole and the external round surface of circular sleeve-shaped magnetic object are formed into two ring-shaped magnetic gaps. The upper and lower pole plane of the constant magnet have equable symmetrical surface field strength or the equable magnetic force line number and big enough volume, magnetic energy product; the induction strength inside of ring-shaped magnetic gap achieves the saturation state; said transducer has two group of magnetic paths with left-right, up-down symmetric on the side of geometry and magnetic capability and two group of coil circuits with left-right, up-down symmetric on the side of geometry and magnetic capability; the coiling direction of two coils and electric current direction make the coil produce the same directional electric power and the inductance and number of turns of two coils are equal, said transducer has the character of resistive load.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a portable electronic device with solar energy charge function which comprises a noumenon and a battery device. The battery device comprises a cell box, a rechargeable battery and a solar energy panel; the solar energy panel is fixed at the cell box, and the cell box is rotatablely connected with the said noumenon through a revolving gear; the voltage converting circuit and charging circuit are set between the solar energy panel and rechargeable battery. The portable electronic device with solar energy charge function uses inexhaustible solar energy to charge the ordinary rechargeable battery which can make the mobile phone charged outdoors, and the said cell box is rotatablely connected with the noumenon through the revolving gear which makes the solar energy panel easy to be switched, and it is convenient to carry.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of making vulcanized cadmium quantum dot sensitized porous titanium dioxide photoelectrode, comprising steps of, heating surfactant by water bath to make it melt, adding into normal butanol and cyclohexane, getting mixed liquid; again adding cadmium nitrate and thiouracil into the mixed liquid, adding deionized water after melting, forming microemulsion; pouring the microemulsion into reaction kettle and doing hydro-thermal synthesis, repeatedly cleansing the reaction products by alcohol, and pouring into the alcohol after vacuum drying, forming alcohol solution of vulcanized cadmium; making titanium dioxide porous film by solgel method or hydro-thermal crystallization method; steeping the titanium dioxide porous film in alcohol solution of oxalic acid and thioglycolic acid, then steeping it into alcohol solution of the vulcanized cadmium quantum dot making the quantum dot automatically set into the surface and cavities of the titanium dioxide. The making method of this invention is simple, and has low cost of raw material; making solar energy battery applying the photoelectrode made by this invention will make the stability and photo-electricity transformation property of the battery improved.
NOVELTY - A packaging structure of high-efficiency focus solar energy battery, the packaging structure comprises bearing base for placing solar energy chip, a pair of anode and cathode conducting frame and a outer layer packaging body. Outer layer packaging body can be used to gather light, and itself has function of resisting reflected light to increase the gathering efficiency of sunlight, this structure can increase the light receiving quantity of solar energy chip. The packaging structure of solar energy battery has the advantage that low in production cost and it can be designed or assembled into needed shape and size according to the demanding of user.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a full-plastic honeycomb-hole solar water heater that has a lower price and is safe and reliable. It is a rectangular honeycomb-hole pipe made of high-molecular rubber endothermic heat-keeping material; its outer surface is sticked with transparent thin polyester film; its inside is plugged with a rectangular stainless metal endothermic pipe; two ends are mounted with rectangular three-way honeycomb-hole end enclosure to form full-plastic honeycomb-hole solar water heater component; it utilizes two lacunaris connective pipes to link several groups of honeycomb-hole solar water heater components parallelly or in series, so as to form rectangular plat channel; upper and lower ends are linked with movable bracket and water-in/out pipes, thus it forms the whole full-plastic honeycomb-hole solar water heater. When sunlight directly irradiates the full-plastic rectangular honeycomb-hole channel, water in the rectangular metal endothermic pipe of the channel is heated rapidly; because the transparent polyester film is heat-keeping, and vacuum in the rectangular honeycomb-hole pipe is adiabatic, it can achieve the expected endothermic and heat-keeping effects.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a heater to collect heat by photo-thermal greybody with main structure comprising of at least one electromagnetic radiation hyaloid canal and greybody material. The greybody is set inside the hyaloid canal. The electromagnetic radiation hyaloid canal is heated fluid runner set with heated fluid inlet and outlet and greybody material limiting mechanism to separate greybody material and hyaloid canal. The greybody material in shape of rod, block and slice is set inside the limiting mechanism. The greybody material is chosen from carbon polymer prepared by various organic substance under high temperature and anoxic condition or nonconductive material fuscous ceramic or fuscous macromolecule polymer. The fluid can be any liquid needing heating. The electromagnetic radiation hyaloid canal is connected to the cooling device to form ring road with circulating pump for heated fluid. The fluid is mixed with salt or organic solvent with function of increasing boiling point and reducing freezing point to transfer heat indirectly. The electromagnetic radiation hyaloid canal can transmit ultraviolet-infrared.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar air-conditioner for house with no pollution to environment. It has compact structure. The silicone solar energy board is automatically connected to the house roof safety frame. The invention has beautiful figure, small volume and light weight. It is convenient to use, install and maintain. The solar energy air-conditioner for house is ideal renewal product at present, for it is safe and reliable. Totally without external electricity, it is broadly applied to houses and public booth.
NOVELTY - Preparation method of gas diffusion layer of fuel cell, mix carbon black powder, distilled water and dispersant around according to the following scale, the quantity of dispersant takes carbon black's 5wt% to 30wt%, carbon black powder takes 1wt% to 20wt% of the total system; the granule of carbon black is 30nm to 1000nm; add PTFE with thickness of 10% to 60% or PVDF latex into the said carbon black powder dispersion system symmetrically, and keep mixing for 0.5 to 3h; the way to mix it adapt ultrasonic, mechanical high-speed shearing or mechanical mixing; the contents of PTFE or PVDF in the system is carbon black's 10wt% to 50wt%; put carbon paper or carbon fabric in the said dispersion system to deep for 0.5 to 15 min, then take it out for airing, and put it in the drying box to dry for 5 to 60min in the 45 to 150 centigrade, thus get the carbon paper or carbon fabric carried with carbon black and PTFE or PVDF.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solvent treating method for enhancing energy transformation efficiency of polymer film solar cell; said polymer film solar cell component uses transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) as anode, metallic aluminum as cathode; anode is ornamented by polythiophene ramification adulterated with polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT: PSS), active layer is admixture of P3HT: PCBM, coating active layer as film; then putting it into container containing chlorobenzene or dichloro-benzene, solvent molecules filter into active layer to activate P3HT to take self-assembly in order to enhance orderliness of P3HT; in this way, absorbency of film and mobility of cavity are improved, performance of device is improved greatly; said invention has advantage of simple preparation technics and is able to enhance energy transformation efficiency of solar cell effectively.
NOVELTY - An alkaline earth metal salt modificatory nanocrystal semiconductor photo-anode and preparation method and its application on dye sensitization solar cell, belongs to technology application field of solar cell. The invention uses dipping sintering technique to form an alkaline earth metal salt modificatory layer on nanocrystal, then acquires alkaline earth metal salt modificatory nanocrystal semiconductor membrane electrode by silk-screen printing method. The invention not only obviously increases dye absorption capacity and light absorption capacity of photo-anode, it also efficiently restrains compound of photo-generated electron and cavity and increases performance such as photo-electric conversion efficiency of dye sensitization solar cell. The method has cheap and accessible raw materials, simple technique, easy control, stable product quality and good technique repetition; it can be applied to relative fields such as solar cell, photocatalysis, piezoceramics and gas-sensitive material.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a lithium battery electrolyte discharging in super-low temperature and the lithium battery. The lithium battery electrolyte discharging in super-low temperature is comprised of the positive, negative, dissepiment and the electrolyte. Said electrolyte is comprised of the solution of lithium hexafluorophosphate and LiBF4. Said solution is comprised of the ethylene carbonate, dimethyl-carbonate, methyl ethyl carbonate and dimethoxyethane. The weight ratio of lithium hexafluorophosphate and LiBF4 is between 1/5-10/1. The density of the compound salt combined by the lithium hexafluorophosphate and LiBF4 is 0.7-1.2 mol/liter. The ethylene carbonate, dimethyl-carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate have ratios. The dimethoxyethane is 0.5%-10% the weight of the mixture of lithium hexafluorophosphate, LiBF4, ethylene carbonate dimethyl-carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate. Comparing with the current technology, the lithium battery of this invention has the advantages of well-working under minus 40 centigrade with the stability and well-recycling indicator.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an encapsulation technics of solid lithium ion power environmental conservation storage battery straightly dipped in blue water comprising the following steps: choosing polymer to pack ferric phosphate lithium storage battery core or manganese acid lithium core to compose the needed battery pack core; connecting battery pack management circuit to said battery pack core, and battery pack management circuit and said battery pack core compose the heart of battery pack; choosing lithium battery fluid sealant to coat on periphery range with 2 centimeters from each core electrode ear and seal of battery pack heart until preset thickness and drying; putting battery pack heart in waterproof sealed box after fluid sealant drying; two electrode of battery pack management circuit stretching out of box with blue water sealed connecting plug-in package; amber type structure being formed between inner wall of box and said battery pack heart with silicon rubber or resin adhesive in suspending potting method. The invention claims an encapsulation technics of solid lithium ion power environmental conservation storage battery straightly dipped type which can be used in blue water directly. It is reliable in economy, convenient to use and green environmental protection.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a trough concentrating solar heat and power co-generation composite system belonging to the solar energy utilization field. The trough concentrating solar heat and power co-generation composite system in the invention is comprised of the solar concentrating reflector (1) placed on the rotary shaft (9), the hot water supplying tank (2), the circulating pump (3) connected with the hot water supplying tank (2) through the pipeline (4), the heat and power composite receiver (5) connected with one end of the pipeline (4), the electrode (6) outputting power from the heat and power composite receiver (5), the sun rays (7) radiated from the sun (11), the connecting bar (8) supporting the heat and power composite receiver (5) on the ground support (10), and the rotary shaft (9) driving the solar concentrating reflector (1) to rotate and fixed on the ground support (10). The invention has advantages that: the solar energy using rate is high; the structure of the device is compacted; it is convenient to make and install; and it covers a little area, and so on; the device has a wide application prospect in the solar heat and power co-generation field.
NOVELTY - Nonplanar chip and telluride solar battery belong to the field of electro-optical technology which can directly convert the sunlight energy into electric energy. Firstly, the battery substrate is processed into the needed nonplanar structure. Then at least one compound semiconductor material of tellurium (Te) of the battery membrane material is prepared on the battery substrate. So it can directly become the nonplanar chip and telluride solar battery. The sunlight irradiating to the surface of the battery as the rising and the setting of the sun can be absorbed and converted into electro-optical energy to the maximum. The producing cost is low and it is propitious to be generalized and applied.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a dye-sensitized solar cell carbon pair electrode and preparing method, comprising inductance base bottom and electroanalysis layer, further comprising carbon layer with electrochemical catalyzing activation; said inductance base bottom is composed of installing inductance layer on base bottom; said carbon layer solidifying at outside of inductance layer; wherein making method comprising following steps of: a, depositing one layer of inductance layer on clean base bottom as inductance base bottom of bearing carbon layer; b, preparing one layer of carbon layer with electrochemical catalyzing activation on inductance base bottom on base bottom, conducting heat treatment in 100-150 centigrade; c, after washing, natural drying, getting catalyzing pair electrodes. This electrode has high inductance rate, high catalyzing activation, high stability, etc strengths, suitable to be applied in dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a photoelectric conversion device and its simple and low-cost making method. The device has simple structure; the light conversion has high efficiency, good stability and no pollution; it has simple making technics; according to this invention, it can avoild adopting expensive processing making method under vacuum environment; it produces photoelectric conversion device in a high-efficiency, low-cost and industrialized way.
NOVELTY - A full plastic solar thermal collector, its crust is a transparent cover board supported between two-double ultra-thin plastic sheets by shim, the external surface of the transparent cover board is coated with nanometer solidifying material; an endothermic part is waviness ultra-thin plastic sheet with abreast linked cross sections which is shaped like the Roman alphabet Omega, the sunny slope of the endothermic part is coated with selective endothermic coating, the selective endothermic coating is coated with nanometer solidifying material again; a heat exchange container is a ultra-thin heat exchange container shaped like paratactic semi-columned straight pipe with interlayer, the interlayer is connected with a reinforcing rib inside, the outside wall of pipe is clung to underside of said endothermic part, the mouth piece of every semi-columned straight pipe is connected with conduit pipe of both ends in parallel, both ends of the mouth piece are supported by foot support, a thermal insulation layer is located behind the foot support; a support body is plastic built up pillars, fixed on the building construction by evenly distributed plastic built up pillars drills through the transparent cover board, the endothermic part and the thermal insulation layer in turn. It has lower cost, needs no maintenance during using, and is integrated with building into one unit.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar energy thermal current power plant based on solar wall technology; it solves shortages that the existing technology only fits for hungriness and desertification district; the technological project is that, it comprises solar chimney, wind power turbine, which lies at inferior part of the solar chimney, and generator; wherein, solar chimney is built adhering to building; facade and two sides of the solar chimney are made of transparent material; the chimney is equipped with heat-insulating material near metope; the outer surface of the heat-insulating material is heat storage device. The technological advantage is that, cost is low; it uses primary solar chimney technology that is only used for hungriness and desertification district in city; it enlarges using field of the solar chimney technology; it supplies a new thread of building energy saving for city.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a method of standardizing the battery for digital product. It comprises the following steps. Design a size-standardized battery (1). The size of the figure of the standardized battery (1) is smaller than most ordinary digital product. Every digital product will be configured with relevant transition locking seat (2). The figure of every transition locking seat (2) is suited for the figure of relevant battery box (3) of the digital product. The inside of the said transition locking seat (2) has a standard shape which is suited for the figure of the said standardized battery (1). The said standardized battery (1) is in the transition locking seat (2). The transition locking seat (2) is in the said digital product. Compared to existing technology, the invention has these technical effects. There id no need to buy new battery when the consumer buy a new digital product, which economizes the money cost for the consumer and greatly reduces the environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a nonaqueous electrolyte additive which can effectively improve the discharge property under low temperature of quadratic battery of nonaqueous electrolyte. The ingredient of the nonaqueous electrolyte and their contents are as following: solvent 0 to 100 shares, creosote ethenylidene ester 0.1 to 2.0 shares, 1, 3 - propane sultone: 1.0 to 5.0 shares, propyl caproate 0.1 to 100 shares; wherein, the solvent is made of 10 to 70 weight % ring carbonic ester and 30 to 90 weight % chain carbonic ester. The quadratic battery made with the nonaqueous electrolyte according to this invention, the anode material of it can release/ absorb the compound metal oxide of Li ion when charging or discharing; the cathode material uses the carbon material that can release or absorb Li ion. This invention is suitable for all kines of shapes such as coin-shaped, button-shaped, slice-shaped, and columnar, pancake or square quadratic battery of nonaqueous electrolyte. This invention is also suitable for big-size battery of electric cars.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparation method for free-standing solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) in snsitu synthesis by electrode material, belonging to the technique field of electrode material synthesis and preparation method of electrode supporting body. It claims using the oxide and carbonate as the raw material by gel-casting preparing electrode green parts, and prepare electrolytic thin film by wet ceramitcs thin film preparation technique, and at last electrode free-standing single battery baked by the electrode maxtri and electrolyte. The invention solves the problems of porosity of the electrode is not high, the porosity is not evenly distributed, shedding air hole is low and the connectivity rate of the air hole is low. The preparation of the combination of the electrode material and electrode / electrolyte with two-layer maxtri will single pass in order to greatly reduce the production cost and is benefit for the industrialization of SOFC.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar cell module; the solar cell connects with an upper cover board and a lower soleplate by bond; a non-light tight coating in 400-1010 nm wave band is set on the upper surface of said upper cover board; a heat sink is set on the lower surface of the lower soleplate; the invention translates the visible light wave band selectively through a selective coating that is set on the upper surface of the upper cover board, in order to make a part of ray of ultraviolet and infrared wave band not translate, assure the temperature on the surface of the solar cell become even, improve the conversion of photoelectricity of solar cell, extend the useful life; especially, a heat sink is set on the lower surface of the lower soleplate, it can carry off the solar heat which does not translate to electricity, make the cell work in lower temperature and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The solar energy heat-absorbing plate core coated by selective absorbing complex film and its manufacturing method belongs to the field of helioplant. It mainly solves the problem that heat-absorbing film easily ceases to be in effect in the atmospheric environment, meanwhile it has excellent heat-collecting performance and thermal stability and has basic structure composing of the solar energy heat-absorbing plate core; wherein, using magnetron sputtering method, the heat-absorbing surface of the heat-absorbing plate (2) is coated by the selective absorbing coat, that is, the heat-absorbing film (3) is the complex coat of aluminum-nitrogen/aluminum (Al-N/Al), or the complex coat of aluminum-stainless steel-cuprum (Al-ss/Cu); the heat-absorbing film (3) has the optical protection film (4) that has high luminousness and high resistance to elements and can thoroughly separate the heat-absorbing film (3) from the outside; consequently, the invention has excellent heat-collecting performance and thermal stability, low cost and is easy to carry out, and free from pollution; it also can produce products with high quality in lot and is favorable for further expanding the application range and field of solar energy flat plate collector, and saves energy.
NOVELTY - The invention claims the high safety, high power performance lithium battery used for electric bicycle, comprising the 1st positive pole piece, the 1st negative pole piece, the 2nd positive pole piece, the 2nd negative pole piece, dissepiments, electrolyte and battery shell, the battery is sealed by laser welding; the electrolyte is composed of the LiPF6, organic solution, overcharge protection additive cyclohexyl benzene and flame-retardant additive ?TCEP, the liquid injection pore and blast-resistant sheet are set on the cover of the battery shell; the coiling sequence of the battery core from inside to outside is, the 1st positive pole piece, dissepiment, the 1st negative pole piece, dissepiment, the 2nd positive pole piece, dissepiment, the 2nd negative pole piece, dissempiment. The invention has a better overcharge protection performance comparing to the existing technique, it also has a good thermal stability and power performance.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an encapsulation method of column lithium ion battery. The encapsulation method of column lithium ion battery of the invention is executed through following technological project and finished by the following steps. First, use aluminum plastic encapsulation bag as external shell material of battery, use washing shell module to wash two equal semi-column types on middle part of one side of aluminum plastic encapsulation bag, and then fold the two washed semi-column types to form column type, finally install the battery group in aluminum plastic encapsulation bag shell body after said washing, finishing battery encapsulation through double encapsulating sides, pouring liquid, discharging air, single side encapsulating, formation working procedure. The invention adopts aluminum plastic encapsulation bag as external shell of column lithium ion battery, in manufacturing process, it saves working procedures such as rolling slot final encapsulation and laser welding, and corresponding devices used in these working procedures.
NOVELTY - Pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set and manufacturing method belongs to mini-energy field and mini- machining field. Pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set comprises single battery pile, sealed assembly, clamp assembly and hydro-pipe. Two or more single battery of fuel battery form single battery pile, wherein the pile order is 2nd outer plate (12), 2nd membrane electrode (22), inner plate (13), 1st membrane electrode (21) and 1st outer plate (11). It is sealed by clamp and sealed assembly. The manufacturing method comprises machining of silicone plate and encapsulation of each assembly of pile-type silicone base mini-type fuel battery set. Silicone plate adopts silicone mini- machining to manufacture conduction channel and seals the single battery pile. This invention has small battery internal resistance, small encapsulation cubage, flexible design of flow- field graphics and several connection in series or parallel connection. It can obtain higher output current and improve function of voltage, when the cubage increases slightly.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an anode-electrolyte-cathode element of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell, SOFC and its preparing method. The element is composed of anode, cathode and electrolyte between two poles. The anode is mainly made of NiO and GYDC. The cathode is mainly made of LSFC and GYDC. The electrolyte is mainly made of GYDC. The GYDC is the complex oxide of cerium oxide, gadolinium oxide and illinium oxide which satisfies the stoichiometric proportion of Ce1-xGdx-yYyO2-0.5x. Wherein, x is more than or equal to 0.1 and is less than or equal to 0.2. y is more than 0 and less than x. LSFC is the complex oxide of lanthanum oxide, strontium oxide, cobalt oxide and ferric oxide which satisfies the stoichiometric proportion of La0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3. The preparing method of the anode-electrolyte-cathode element of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell is simple. It saves costs. It can prepare solid oxide fuel cell with different sizes and shapes according to demands. It creates the way for scale production of SOFC.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a preparing method of cuneal bipolar plate for fuel cell. The invention adopts the cutting methods of milling, liner cutting, laser cutting, saw cutting to cut the cylinder conductive master batch in the direction which is parallel to the axial direction of cylinder or the direction which intersects with the axle, according to the set quantity of bipolar plate. Then the required flow passage is milled on the cuneal bipolar plate or the required flow passage is realized by adopting the chemical etching method. Many cuneal bipolar plates cut by this can ensure the good contact between every cut surface, but without the angle difference.
NOVELTY - The invention claims conductive composition, including, conductive particle, polymer and solvent; wherein, the polymer uses vinyl or acrylic group as principal chain and side chain structural units and uses heterocyclic structure as main. It can be used to make OLED/PLED homochromatic or panchromatic luminous apparatuses and electrode of solar photocell.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a temperature inspecting device of storage battery for mixing motive power. It can exactly and properly inspect the battery temperature and offer exact and complete state information of battery temperature to battery controller. The outer shell of temperature sensor shares sealing combination with battery shell body, the part containing temperature probe of temperature sensor is located inside battery shell body, temperature sensor acting as wiring connection port is located outside battery shell body, the battery temperature state information collected by temperature sensor can satisfy the control requirement of whole vehicle and supports system control strategy. This enables battery work in good condition and prolongs the using life of battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a water-soluble carbon nanotube with surface absorbing polyelectrolyte and its preparation method. After treating nanotube, making its surface have active group and being electronegativity, then using layer-by-layer assembly technology (LBL) absorb polyelectrolyte with positive charge and negative charge alternately, getting water-soluble carbon nanotube with surface absorbing single layer/ multi-layer polyelectrolyte. The preparation method has simple operation, environmental protection and no pollution. Gained production represents good dissolving dispersibility in water, can be used as specific water additive. It provides excellent performance, such as machine, light, electricity and magnet, etc. for water-soluble organic polymer substrate, and leading into different functional group by polyelectrolyte to prepare functional carbon nanotube, so as to have expansive appliance foreground in the science and biology field of preparing nanotube component, sensor, super-capacitance material, etc.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a soft-base nanometer semiconductor sensitized thin film solar battery, which comprises basal body (1), electrically conducting layer (2), nanometer crystal semiconductor electrode layer and dye-sensitized layer (3), solid electrolyte layer (4), metal electrode layer (5) and basal body (6), which are compounded. There is battery anode connection (7) connected with the electrically conducting layer (2). There is battery cathode connection (8) connected with the metal electrode layer (5). The said basal bodies (1), (6) are soft insulating layers. The said electrically conducting layer (2) is ITO thin film. The stock of the nanometer crystal semiconductor electrode layer is formed by low-temperature plasma field treatment. It has simple producing process, low producing price, light weight and convenient use etc.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar energy heat-collecting sheet. It has sheet base layer, heat absorption coating and curing protective layer. Sheet base layer is the innermost layer, and it is covered with heat absorption coating, and curing protective layer is at the outside of heat absorption coating. The said film base layer is transparent plastic sheet layer. The solar energy heat-collecting sheet has high absorbance, and its weight is much lighter than conventional energy heat-collecting sheet. It has the functions of shock resistance, heat resistance, thermal conduction, ageing resistance and workability. It also has the advantage of low cost, and its material cost is lower than the material cost in present technology. The other aim of the invention is to supply the making method of the said solar energy heat-collecting sheet, so as to produce the said solar energy heat-collecting sheet. Another aim of the invention is to supply a solar collector absorber plate made from the said solar energy heat-collecting sheet. The product has a clever structure, and it is easy to produce and process, and the process is simple, and the production cost is low.
NOVELTY - A foam metallic base material, preparation method and stretching shaping device thereof is a network skeleton structure with 3-dimentional elliptical foam holes inside, made by heating and stretching a plastic foam material with a thickness of 1.0 to 10 mm and holes number of 10 to 150 PPI. The network skeleton structure with 3-dimentional elliptical foam holes has a proportion of major axis to minor axis, 1.3:1 - 10:1. This invention could improve the vertical stretch strength and electric conductivity of foam metallic material, improve unprecedentedly the state of seriously uneven vertical density of foam nickel products, and also greatly improve transverse softness. It has important influence on the downstream industry, battery manufacture industry. This parameter can directly improve production efficiency and production capacity. It helps greatly to get great index of large volume ratio capability and mass ratio capability, and get high efficient batteries. This invention could improve the quality of current produced foam nickel products, lower the scrap rate, and increase economic efficiency.
NOVELTY - A electricity collector includes polymer layer and metal layer covered on the polymer layer. Wherein, part of the polymer layer is bare. Part of the electricity collector is bare. There is no burr at the edge of the electricity collector. It has high safety. Under the abnormal condition like extruding, vibrating and colliding in the assembling, transportation and using processes of battery, the short circuit due to that the membrane between the anode and cathode is damaged by the burr at the edge of electricity collector is prevented. Therefore, the battery burning and exploding due to short circuit can be prevented.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a tab and its manufacturing method and lithium ion battery containing the tab. Said tab comprises tab sheet; said tab also comprises hot-melt adhesive film; said hot-melt adhesive film is pressed on outer surface of the tab sheet directly. The manufacturing method of the battery tab comprises the following steps: the step of intercepting size of the hot-melt adhesive film according to the size of the tab sheet; the step of making two hot-melt adhesive films clamp the tab sheet; the step of making heating module pair clamp the hot-melt adhesive film of the tab sheet, in order to make up-down hot pressing; the step of cooling the tab sheet which is made by the hot pressing. In this invention, the hot-melt adhesive film can adhere to the tab sheet fixedly; furthermore, the two hot-melt adhesive films are melted into an integration after the hot melting and then they form a layer of closed plastic sheet, so the tab of this invention guarantees insulation of the tab sheet; it effectively avoids short circuit caused by breakage and falling off of rubberized fabric in the past; it also avoids problem of heating and expanding of the battery, even exploding problem of the battery; this invention improves safety of the lithium ion battery greatly.
NOVELTY - An energy storing device, packing structure of energy storing device and its making method, wherein, the packing structure is formed by plating a metal layer on the first macromolecule layer and jointing the second macromolecule layer on the metal layer; wherein, the first and second macromolecule layers can be made of the same or the different material. The whole structure has at least three layers. If the metal can not joint with the second macromolecule layer, a bonding layer can be used to bond them. Then the anode and cathode polar plates and the isolating film can be put between two packing structures. Then the electrolyte is infused in it. And the packing structure is pressed hotly and sealed in vacuum. The energy storing device with high flexibility, function and safety is made after being activated.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an antiicer for fuel cell engine of motor. It includes fuel cell pile, hydrogen admission pipe, hydrogen discharge pipe, hydrogen jar, air admission pipe, air discharge pipe, blower, circulation pipe for cooling fluid and water tank. A pipe is set between said air admission pipe and hydrogen admission pipe. A normally closed solenoid valve is set on the pipe. When the engine of fuel cell motor does not operate, the invention sweeps all residue moisture in the air admission pipe, hydrogen admission pipe and fuel cell pile cleanly; its inner moisture does not block the pipeline because of icing under condition of chilliness. Besides, fuel cell pile, air hydrogen admission pipeline, circulation pipeline for cooling fluid and water tank are all enwrapped by protective heat insulating material; therefore it can make fuel cell preserve heat for a long time.
NOVELTY - The invention claims an electrolyte based on ethanol liquid of iodized salt. It is made by mixing the iodized salt, I2 simple substance and ethanol liquid evenly. The electrolyte further comprises ligand compound which can coordinate with the iodized salt, additive, jellies and china powder. The electrolyte based on ethanol liquid of iodized salt of the invention can be used in the solar cell sensitized by fuel. It also can be used in the other elements transforming and storing energy, such as electrochemical cell and capacitor. Compared with the electrolyte of the present technology, the advantages of the electrolyte based on ethanol liquid of iodized salt claimed by the invention are that it can transform electrolyte into liquid state, solid state and gel state according to the demands; it can fill the blown film of the solar cell sensitized by fuel; and it has no problems of crystallization and fast growing of crystal; it can contact with the electrodes well to make the cell keep high photoelectric conversion rate; it has little effect on environment and it is good for the producing and the practicable application of cell by adopting the organic solvent of innoxious ethanol.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a gas diffusion layer applied to proton exchange membrane fuel cell and preparing method of gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer comprises porous supporting layer and micro-pore layer; the porous supporting layer has netted or porous structure. The micro-pore layer is compounded at the surface of one side of catalyzing layer closing to the porous supporting layer. The surface of the macro-pore and fiber compact area of the porous supporting layer is evenly covered by said micro-pore layer; said micro-pore layer isn't deeply inset the inner part of the porous supporting layer. The invention utilizes dry process to prepare the gas diffusion layer applied to proton exchange membrane fuel cell; utilized fluoropolymer 1 and fluoropolymer 2 can be same polymer or different polymers. The hydrophilic degree /dewatering degree of the micro-pore layer and the porous supporting layer of the gas diffusion layer can be respectively adjusted. Therrefore, the structure of the gas diffusion layer matches with the running condition of fuel cell; the water in the gas diffusion layer is discharged more easily; and the hydrosphere distribution is more logical.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a car storage cell device, especially a car cell made from organic conducting material. The device comprises unit storage cell and a case. Many space rack fences are distributed in case. Current collecting jack is set on outer end of each space rack fence and a cell group is set inside each space rack fence. A layer of organic conducting screen material is set on inner wall of each space rack fence. The invention mainly resolves technology problems that existing car does not have electromagnetic wave protecting capability; so that normal operation of instrument and meter around car is impacted and human health is harmed. The invention heightens traveling safety.
NOVELTY - The invention belongs to a soft package battery tab structure, comprising aluminum strip, wherein, one end of said aluminum strip overlaps with one end of non-aluminum metal strip. Hot-melt materials are compounded on the overlapping position. Said aluminum strip and said non-aluminum metal strip are connected together. Because the aluminum strip is used as inner connection, there will be no rot phenomena appearing. Copper strip, nickel strip, stainless steel strip and some other non-aluminum metal strip connect with the outside. They are not easy to be broken and easy to connect with the external circuitry. And the structure is simple, which improves the reliability of the ultimate battery.
NOVELTY - This invention is a battery safety device for preventing high temperature and high voltage, comprising base body with air-discharging hole and film material connecting together with the film material. The connecting position of said base body and said film material is made from two kinds of hot melting materials with different softening point, one is hot melting material with lower softening point and the other one is hot melting material with higher softening point, because the film material is pressed on the base body, when the internal pressure of the battery is increased, the film material with broken to achieve the safety air-discharging; and because the film material is heat-pressed to the base body with air-discharging holes by two kinds of hot melting materials with higher softening points, the safety air-discharging under over high temperature and over high voltage can be achieved and the film material will not separate from the battery main body, so that the safety of the battery can be ensured.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a multi-ply protection security device for lithium ion battery. It comprises base body with venthole, semistor with venthole and film material. Said base body and said semistor are bonded together integrally; said semistor and said film material are bonded together integrally. It is characterized by that, the joint part of said semistor and said film material is partly made from low softening point hot-melt material; and the other part is made from high softening point hot-melt material. When the battery has short-circuit, the semistor cuts off the external circuit to ensure the security of the battery; when the interior pressure of the battery is increased, the film material will rupture to carry out safety air discharge; when the temperature in the battery is increased, the low softening point hot-melt material is melted to carry out safety air discharge to ensure the security of the battery; and the high softening point hot-melt material does not melted to make sure that the film material does not break off from the main body of the battery, therefore the multi-ply protection on the lithium ion battery is actualized.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) comprises carbon dioxide vent (150) and vent membrane (155) containing poly siloxane, within vent. The vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas from fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), reformed methanol fuel cell, direct ethanol fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), microbial fuel cell and formic acid fuel cell, used for smoke alarms, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gas detectors, mini and microelectronics, car engines and power plants. Can also be used with power generation devices such as batteries, capacitors, solar cells, turbines, geothermic power collectors and thermoelectric devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising vent and vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas. Thus, increase in internal pressure in fuel cell, and escape of unused fuel is prevented, and efficiency and durability of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises carbon dioxide vent and vent membrane containing poly siloxane, within vent. The vent membrane selectively allows passage of carbon dioxide gas from fuel cell. The vent membrane further contains hydrophobic organic compounds such as 1,6-divinyl perfluorohexane (10-60 wt.%) and 1,9-decadiene (10-60 wt.%), as additives. The vent membrane alternately contains poly-(trimethylsilyl-1-propyne).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of fuel cell with carbon dioxide vent.    Fuel cell (100)    Anode (110)    Cathode (120)    Vent (150)    Vent membrane (155)
NOVELTY - An anode plate (20) includes an active surface (48) comprising a reactant flow field (46) and an opposing non-active surface. A header is fluidly connected to the reactant flow field and a header channel (50) is connected to the header. The header includes a recess (54) directly fluidly connected to one end of the header channel such that side walls (58) of the recess extend from top perimeter (60) down into the anode plate. The anode plate material is formed of metallic, carbonaceous, graphitic and polymeric materials.    USE - Fuel cell separator for phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform channel-to-channel flow distribution is performed in the flow channels by the recess formed in the anode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell separator.    Anode plate (20)    Reactant flow field (46)    Active surface (48)    Header channel (50)    Recess (54)    Side walls of recess (58)    Top perimeter of recess (60)
NOVELTY - An electrically insulating anode frame (16) is attached to an active surface (24) of an anode flow field plate (12) around the peripheral edge (28) and an anode inner frame (20) is attached to inactive surface of the plate. An electrically insulating cathode frame (18) is attached to active surface of a cathode flow field plate (14) around peripheral edge and a cathode inner frame (22) is attached to inactive surface (32) of the plate, such that the inactive surfaces of the anode and cathode flow field plates cooperate to form a coolant flow field (38).    USE - Bipolar flow field plate assembly for fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surfaces of the anode and cathode flow field plates are joined by forming a coolant flow field, the occurrence of crevice corrosion at the exposed weld joints during fuel cell operation is eliminated. Hence, the leakage of coolant fluids is prevented and also the thickness of the flow field plates is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making bipolar flow field plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the bipolar flow field plate.    Anode flow field plate (12)    Cathode flow field plate (14)    Anode frame (16)    Cathode frame (18)    Anode inner frame (20)    Cathode inner frame (22)    Active surface of anode flow field plate (24)    Peripheral edge (28)    Inactive surface of cathode flow field plate (32)    Coolant flow field (38)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has an electrically polarized ferroelectric unit in which a remnant electrical polarization (211) is formed and retained. Electrodes (232, 234) are formed on the ferroelectric unit. Electrical circuits are coupled to the ferroelectric unit to control the external electric charges attracted and distributed on the electrodes. The ferroelectric unit is made of a ferroelectric material e.g. ferroelectric bulk ceramic, ferroelectric multilayer ceramic, ferroelectric single crystal, ferroelectric thin film, ferroelectric thick film and ferroelectric polymer.    USE - Power supply device e.g. battery, fuel cell and solar cell, for use in a power supply system and a radio frequency system (claimed) and an electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is small in size, has long standby time, and provides power for the radio frequency system in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power to a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Power supply device (200)    Remnant electrical polarization (211)    Electrodes (232, 234)    Switch (260)    Short-circuit (262)
NOVELTY - The extraction of chemical compound involves initial opening and separating battery, extracting lithium compounds through organic solution, dissolving anode, separating aluminum, precipitating cobalt compound and separating copper collector which acts as cathode.    USE - Extraction of chemical compound such as lithium, in lithium-ion secondary battery used in cellular phone.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple, efficient, environment friendly and economically feasible, and has low energy consumption. The use of ethanol prevents lithium to react violently and presence of acetone enhances the lithium solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The extraction of chemical compound involves initial opening and separating battery, extracting lithium compounds through organic solution, dissolving anode, separating aluminum, precipitating cobalt compound and separating copper collector which acts as cathode. The electrodes, separators, nickel, aluminum and plastic tapes separated from battery are immersed in solution containing mixture of ethanol and acetone, to remove lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate. The anode is immersed in an acid aqueous solution for dissolution of aluminum, lithium and cobalt oxide to obtain wine-colored solution containing cobalt, graffiti and agglutinant compounds. The obtained solution is filtered and 30% ammonium hydroxide is added to filtrate, to precipitate aluminum compound. The resulting solution is further filtered, and saturated lithium hydroxide solution is added to the filtrate to precipitate cobalt compound. The cathode is the separated using 5% hydrochloric acid solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for extraction of chemical compound.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several grooves on a diode structure, which is divided into several discrete solar cells (206a,206b). A non-continuous insulating layer made of polymer is formed on the diode structure made of polycrystalline silicon for covering one sidewall (204a) of the solar cell. A non-continuous conductive layer (400) made of metal paste is formed on the diode structure such that exposed sidewall (204b) of the solar cell (206b) is connected to surface contact regions (304a) of solar cell (206a).    USE - Thin film solar cell interconnection method.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnection process of the thin film solar cell is simplified and electrical conductance of the solar cell is improved by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Sidewalls of solar cell (204a,204b)    Solar cells (206a,206b)    Upper surface of solar cell (302)    Surface contact regions (304a,304b)    Non-continuous conductive layer (400)
NOVELTY - The device comprises an individually encapsulated solar cell (10). The encapsulated solar cell includes at least one protective layer (20) coupled to at least one surface of the solar cell. The protective layer has a chemical composition that substantially prevents moisture from entering the solar cell.    USE - Device used for photovoltaic device module, solar roofing material, flexible solar roofing membrane, and cell string (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has excellent scratch resistance, ultraviolet resistance, water diffusion resistance, and oxygen diffusion resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional views of a solar cell with a protective layer.    Solar cell (10)    Protective layer (20)    Pottant layer (30)    Backside support layer (50)    Edge tape (54)
NOVELTY - The reactant gas control valve (32) has a passage (50) that is defined by the inner surface (52) of a main body (48), and occluded by a movable unit (54). A hydrophobically enhanced surface is formed at the inner surface of the main body and/or movable unit. A coating comprising of polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, nanoparticles, or silicone is applied to the hydrophobically enhanced surface    USE - Reactant gas control valve for fuel cell system. Can also be used in wet gas stream application.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the hydrophobic character of the valve through hydrophobic coating with polytetrafluoroethylene, polypropylene, nanoparticles, or silicone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the reactant gas control valve.    Reactant gas control valve (32)    Main body (48)    Passage (50)    Inner surface (52)    Movable unit (54)
NOVELTY - A proton exchange membrane fuel cell bipolar plate is obtained by shaping a composition comprising a graphite powder, a thermosetting resin and an internal mold release agent, and then roughening a surface of the bipolar plate by blasting treatment using an abrasive grain. The surface has an arithmetic mean roughness Ra of 0.27-0.42 mu m and a maximum height roughness Rz of 2-8 mu m.    USE - As a proton exchange membrane fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The proton exchange membrane fuel cell bipolar plate has a high hydrophilicity that enables water which forms as a result of power generation by the fuel cell to be easily removed, and exhibits a low contact resistance in which the shapes of the flow channels have been kept intact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell bipolar plate has a wetting tension of 54-70 mN/m according to JIS K6768, a static contact angle of 64-70degrees , and a contact resistance of 4-7 mOmega cm2. The surface has a maximum height roughness Rz of 2-2.51 mu m.
NOVELTY - A fuel gage circuit (1400) calculates a first accumulated discharge amount using current information from a sense resistor (1300) when the voltage of a currently discharging battery cell among first and second battery cells (1110,1210) reaches a first discharge voltage level. The fuel gage circuit adds a first capacity corresponding to the first discharge voltage level to the calculated first accumulated discharge amount to compute a first full charge capacity.    USE - Hybrid battery for e.g. portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Increases accuracy of calculation of the total remaining capacity of hybrid battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid battery full charge capacity calculating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of hybrid battery.    Battery cells (1110,1210)    Sense resistor (1300)    Fuel gage circuit (1400)    Charging circuit (1520)
NOVELTY - The method involves: inputting raw materials for a layer of the solid oxide fuel cell into a screw extruder (200); mixing the raw materials into a mixture as the raw materials pass through the screw extruder; de-airing the mixture of raw materials as the raw materials pass through the screw extruder; and extruding the mixture through an opening at a downstream end of the screw extruder.    USE - Fabrication method of solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Extrusion process can be used to form the separate layers of a multilayer solid oxide fuel cell such that the number of separate process steps is reduced. Reduces thickness of multi- layered tape such that electrolyte layer is reduced to a thickness that may be used efficiently in reduced temperature solid oxide fuel cell operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a typical single-screw extruder.    Screw extruder (200)    Barrel (202)    Hopper (204)    Screw (208)    Drive (210)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion battery (600) comprises positive electrode (620) and negative electrode (610) arranged alternately to form an electrode stack. Each of the electrodes has a current collector comprising aluminum and having two opposed surfaces and an active material on at least one of the two opposed surfaces. The active material has a potential that is greater than 0.2 V versus a reference electrode. The area of the current collectors of the positive electrodes covered by active material is not larger than the area of the current collectors of the negative electrodes covered by active material.    USE - A lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative active material enhances flexibility in the physical design of the battery, and eliminates complicated and expensive designs. Thus, achieving better overall energy density for the batteries, simpler and more inexpensive manufacturing processes, and material reduction and cost savings. The lithium titanate material allows for charging and discharging of the battery at higher rates, and offers superior cycle life because they are zero strain materials which have crystal lattices that do not shrink or contract with lithium doping/de-doping, making them free from strain-related degradation mechanisms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a lithium-ion battery having a wound electrode configuration.    Lithium-ion battery (600)    Casing (602)    Negative electrode (610)    Positive electrode (620)    Separators (630)
NOVELTY - A solar thermal power generation(reflective mirror installing method)/(design for a reflective mirror) is provided to select a solar thermal power generation device proper to a personal favorite and to reduce fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar thermal power generation(reflective mirror installing method)/(design for a reflective mirror) is manufactured by a distinguished concept. According to the solar thermal power generation, a solar thermal power generation device is selected according to personal favorite. Since solar thermal energy is used, costs for fuel are remarkably reduced. The hot water is used even in winter by minimizing a thermal loss through insulating an external portion of a heat accumulation bank with polyurethane foam.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An aging preventing solar cell module sheet and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to extend the lifetime of a solar cell module by prolonging an aging time of ethylene vinyl acetate using a nano sized distributed clay capable of absorbing a solar beam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module is used for transforming a solar beam energy into an electric energy. The solar cell module includes a solar cell module sheet. The solar cell module sheet(100) includes a cell(140) for absorbing the beam energy, a glass plate(110) and a transparent layer. The transparent layer(120) is interposed between the cell and the glass plate to make the cell and the glass plate attached with each other. The transparent layer has a clay type compensating member(130).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A compound of a polymer electrolyte, a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the same, and a method for manufacturing a dye sensitized solar cell are provided to improve long-term stability by reducing leakage and volatility of a solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound of a polymer electrolyte of a dye-sensitized solar cell includes a non-volatile solvent, polyols, and organic polyisocyanate. The non-volatile solvent is ionic liquid or polyalkylene glycol dialkylether. The ionic liquid is melted at room temperature and includes anions selected from a group including quaternary ammonium salt, imidazolium salt, and pyridinium salt, and cations selected from a group including Br-, Cl-, BF4-, PF6-, SbF6-, CF3SO3, and (CF3SO2)2N-.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An organic-inorganic hybrid solar cell and a method for preparing the same are provided to enhance optic transformation efficiency by increasing a contact area between an electron transporting material and a conductive polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A working electrode has a work function smaller than a work function of n-type CdTe. A plurality of CdTe complex nano-tubes(11) are arranged vertically on a metal electrode. The inside of the CdTe complex nano-tube is filled with a conductive polymer. The CdTe complex nano-tubes are dipped into an inside of an electro-polymerizing conductive polymer layer(13). The metal electrode is installed at an upper part of the electro-polymerizing conductive polymer layer. The metal electrode has the work function larger than the work function of the electro-polymerizing conductive polymer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are left and right end plates for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack, which is coupled to both ends of the fuel cell, prevents a loss of current and electricity leakage, has non-conductive property and heat resistance, and shows excellent insulation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The left end plate coupled to the left side of a fuel cell stack is obtained by the method comprising the steps of: forming a current collector plate(20) having a manifold portion made of copper or brass; forming a top plate(10) and a bottom plate(30) having manifold portions corresponding to the manifold portion by using a material having excellent chemical durability and electric insulation property; applying a sealant(50) onto the surfaces of the top plate and the bottom plate from a dispenser; pressurizing the top plate and the bottom plate against the current collector plate to provide a current collector; applying a sealant between a preformed stainless steel end plate and the current collector and pressurizing them against each other to provide a left end plate; and curing the sealant in the left end plate.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a current collector for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which prevents its manifold portion from being corroded even in the presence of water produced through the conversion from chemical energy into electric energy, and has improved quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current collector for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises: a top plate having a manifold portion(12) formed of a plurality of rectangular holes(11) and a rim portion(18) forming a central cavity(19); a current collector plate(20) having a rectangular plate shape and including a manifold portion(22) corresponding to the manifold portion(12); and a bottom plate(30) having a manifold portion(32) corresponding to the manifold portions(12,22) of the top plate and the current collector portion, wherein the top plate and the current collector plate are bonded with each other through hot sealant(40) bonding, the current collector and the bottom plate(30) are bonded with each other through sealant(40) bonding, and the manifold portions(12,22,32) form a manifold assembly to have anti-corrosive, insulation and flame resistant properties.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a secondary battery to prevent the increase of internal pressure due to the increase of temperature of a cell by widening a safety member in case of the abnormal operation of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary battery comprises a sheet-type battery case comprising a resin layer and a metal layer; and an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode, a separator and a negative electrode, wherein a safety member(30) is mounted at the sealing part of the outer circumference of the battery case. The safety member comprises two bimetals(31,32), wherein the each bimetal comprises small metals(31b, 32b) which are in contact each other and have relatively small coefficient of thermal expansion, and the both terminal parts of the bimetals are joined.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided to remove CO2 generated during a battery reaction, exhibits high power, and does not cause environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct oxidation fuel cell system(100) comprises: an electricity generator(10) which includes at least one membrane-electrode assembly and separator(15), wherein the membrane-electrode assembly has an anode electrode and a cathode electrode opposite to each other, and a polymeric electrolyte interposed between the anode electrode and cathode electrode; a fuel supply part(30) which includes fuel and CO2 adsorbent beads(32) and supplies fuel to the electricity generator(10); and an oxidant supply part(50) which supplies an oxidant to the electricity generator(10).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a cylindrical secondary battery which is prevented in the damage of a cell from the burr generated during the process of a center pin and is blocked in the contact with a center pin and a can for improving the electrical neutralization of a center pin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylindrical secondary battery(100) comprises an electrode assembly(110) comprising a positive electrode plate(112), a separator(113) and a negative electrode plate(111) which are arranged in turn and are wound; a center pin(120) which is installed at the center of the electrode assembly and is sealed so as to allow the upper and lower parts to be surrounded by a filling member(123); a can(130) which accommodates the electrode assembly and the center pin; and a cap assembly(140) which is combined with the upper part of the can. Preferably the filling member is made of a polymer resin.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are an ionic conductive silicate compound, which has excellent proton conductivity, is effective in preventing the crossover of fuel, and thus is useful for a polymeric electrolyte membrane of a fuel cell, and a preparation thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ionic conductive silicate compound has a proton-conducting group at the terminal thereof. The ionic conductive silicate compound is prepared by the steps of: mixing silicate and a silane-series compound in a solvent; adding an oxidant to the mixture to perform oxidation; and adding sulfuric acid to the obtained product. The silane-series compound is selected from the group consisting of 3-mercaptopropyl trimethoxysilane, 3-mercaptopropyl triethoxysilane, and a mixture thereof. The oxidant is hydrogen peroxide.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery for vehicles is provided to prevent heat of an engine from being transferred to the inside of a housing effectively or economically because the housing is formed of polypropylene.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead-acid battery for vehicles has a housing(10,20) including many cells(12) which are charged with an electrolyte solution and in which electrodes are installed, wherein walls(11) of the housing(10,20) are formed of polypropylene. The lead-acid battery is prepared by the steps of: mixing polypropylene with a supercritical nitrogen of high-temperature and high-pressure; and ejecting the molten polypropylene containing supercritical nitrogen into a predetermined mold having the same internal pressure as atmospheric pressure to form a housing(10,20), wherein the supercritical nitrogen is expanded within the walls(11) of the housing(10,20) to form pores within the walls(11).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A heater panel and a method of manufacturing the same are provided to generate a large amount of Joule heat from a conductive ink layer to increase thermal efficiency and minimize power consumption and heating cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heater panel includes a main resin impregnated paper(110), a plurality of conductive ink layers(120), a predetermined length of copper wire(130), and a plurality of auxiliary resin impregnated papers(140). The main resin impregnated paper is formed by impregnating phenol resin into a pulp paper and drying the paper. The plurality of conductive ink layers are disposed on the main resin impregnated paper and spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals. The predetermined length of copper wire are attached to both ends of the plurality of conductive layers. The plurality of auxiliary resin impregnated papers are deposited on and under the main resin impregnated paper, and compressed with the main resin impregnated paper.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The carbon material is formed by subjecting a resin or its composition to carbonization process. The density of carbon material is 1.1-2.2 g/cm3. The moisture absorption of carbon material is 4% or less, when measured after 7 days at 40degreesC and 90% relative humidity. The resin or its composition is chosen from phenol resin, melamine resin, furan resin and/or aniline resin.    USE - Carbon material for cathode material used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used for electrolysis and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material has less hygroscopic property, and is economically manufactured. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery formed using carbon material has excellent charge and discharge property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon material is formed by subjecting a resin or its composition to carbonization process. The density of carbon material is 1.1-2.2 g/cm3. The moisture absorption of carbon material is 4% or less, when measured after 7 days at 40degreesC and 90% relative humidity. The resin or its composition is chosen from phenol resin, melamine resin, furan resin and/or aniline resin. The resin or its composition and an acid compound are mixed, to obtain acid containing carbon-material precursor and then subjected to carbonization process, to obtain carbon material. The acid compound is carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid or inorganic acid, and phenolsulfonic acid. The amount of acid compound mixed with the resin or its composition is 0.1-50 wt.%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon material.
NOVELTY - A mesocarbon pellet graphitized material has elliptic-spherical shape with average aspect ratio of 1.3-10.    USE - Mesocarbon pellet graphitized material is used for cathode material used in lithium-ion secondary cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mesocarbon pellet graphitized material has excellent permeability and retainability, provides cathode material having excellent capacitance, cyclic characteristic and discharge characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of mesocarbon pellet graphitized material, which involves adding liquid crystal polymers (0.5-20 mass%) to raw material chosen from heavy oil of carboniferous system and/or petroleum, tars and pitch, heating liquid crystal polymers more than melting temperature of 500degreesC or more, and graphitizing mesocarbon pellet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery.    Exterior cup (1)    Cathode (2)    Armored can (3)    Anode (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has two electroconductive plates which comprise a separator (30), and cylindrical elastic material having internal hollow portion which forms a refrigerant flow path arranged between each electroconductive plate. A portion of outer face of the elastic material is covered by electroconductive material which is equipped with each electroconductive plate connected to cylindrical material. The elastic material is resin or rubber. The electroconductive material contains copper, aluminum, gold, platinum, silver, iron or carbon.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell exhibits suppressed electroconductive fall between electroconductive plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of module of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell (10)    Gaseous diffusion layers (14,15)    Electrolyte film (20)    Cathode (22)    Anode (24)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell has a proton-conductive polymer electrolyte membrane, a fuel electrode which adjoins one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and an oxidizing agent electrode which adjoins the other surface of the polymer electrolyte. The polymer electrolyte membrane has a hydrocarbon type electrolyte film (12). The polymer electrolyte has a fluorocarbon type electrolyte film (13) coated on atleast one surface of the hydrocarbon type electrolyte film.    USE - Solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell has excellent durability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell has a proton-conductive polymer electrolyte membrane, a fuel electrode which adjoins one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and an oxidizing agent electrode which adjoins the other surface of the polymer electrolyte. The polymer electrolyte membrane has a hydrocarbon type electrolyte film. The polymer electrolyte has a fluorocarbon type electrolyte film coated on atleast one surface of the hydrocarbon type electrolyte film. The hydrocarbon type electrolyte film consists of sulfonated aromatic polymer. The fluorocarbon type electrolyte film consists of perfluoro sulfonic acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly in solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Hydrocarbon type electrolyte film (12)    Fluorocarbon type electrolyte film (13)    Fuel-electrode catalyst layer (20)    Oxidizing-agent-electrode catalyst layer (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel electrode catalyst contains palladium-nickel binary system particles having nickel (1-80%) and remainder of palladium. The fuel electrode catalyst has a fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode.    USE - Fuel electrode catalyst is used for membrane electrode assembly in fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel electrode catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, and provides fuel cell having excellent output density and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The palladium-nickel binary system particles are supported by an electroconductive carbon. The fuel of the fuel electrode is an organic acid having a carboxyl group such as formic acid. The fuel electrode catalyst further contains platinum-phosphorus binary system fine particles having phosphorus (1-50%).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (40)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (41)    Air introducing hole (42)    Oxygen electrode diffused layer (43)    Oxygen electrode collector (44)
NOVELTY - An ion conductor (10) contains an organic porous material (12), and an electrolyte material (14) containing a cation component and an anion component. The organic porous material has a hole (12a), and the electrolyte material is maintained in the hole.    USE - Ion conductor is used for energy device and fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor has excellent ionic conductivity, strength, chemical-resistance and ductility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the ion conductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion conductor (10)    Organic porous material (12)    Hole (12a)    Electrolyte material (14)    Electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus (1) has porous oxide semiconductor layers (3,4), electrolyte solution permeation layer (7) and counter-electrode layer (8), sequentially stacked on an electroconductive substrate (2). The arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer (3) at the side of light-incidence is smaller than arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer (4) at the side of light-emission. The thickness of the layer (3) is greater than thickness of the layer (4).    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell used in photovoltaic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus with high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arithmetic mean deviation of surface of permeation layer is larger than arithmetic mean deviation of surface of porous oxide semiconductor layer. The permeation layer contains insulator particles and oxide semiconductor particles. A seal (9) is provided at sides of the porous oxide semiconductor layers and permeation layer. The average particle diameter of oxide semiconductor fine particles in the layer (4) is larger than average particle diameter of oxide semiconductor fine particles in the layer (3). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric-conversion apparatus manufacturing method; and    (2) photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Substrate (2)    Porous oxide semiconductor layers (3,4)    Permeation layer (7)    Counter electrode layer (8)    Seal (9)
NOVELTY - The melioration has a fuel outlet equipped on a shell, which includes a sealing configuration with an inner space used to store fuel e.g. methanol. A metallic ion absorption component e.g. nafion film, is equipped in the inner space of the shell and connected to an inner hatch of the fuel outlet. The fuel stored in the inner space of the shell flows to a fuel cell through the metallic ion absorption component. The fuel is drained out of the shell through the fuel outlet. An inlet of a resultant is equipped at the shell, which is made up of a metallic horniness plastic.    USE - Configuration melioration for a fuel container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a configuration melioration.
NOVELTY - The module has an outer frame (1) sleeving out of a solar plane, and a double-faced adhesive plaster layer (2) provided between the outer frame and a laminated solar panel. Solar battery pieces (3) are provided in the laminated solar panel. An ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) layer (4) covers the surrounding of the battery pieces. A glass layer (5) is covered on the solar battery pieces, and a tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) backboard (6) is provided at a lower part of each solar battery piece.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has good sealing function, and prolonged usage time. The structure of the module is reasonable. The appearance of the module is beautiful.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar module.    Outer frame (1)    Double-faced adhesive plaster layer (2)    Solar battery pieces (3)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate layer (4)    Glass layer (5)    Tedlar-polyester-tedlar backboard (6)
NOVELTY - The module has an ethyl vinyl acetate packaging material installed on an outside of a solar square wafer. A toughened glass layer is installed directly above the module. Multiple quadrate concentrating films (2) are installed on a concentrating film layer, where the concentrating film is provided on a direct upper surrounding area of the corresponding solar square wafer. A concentrating film (1) is hollow shaped or quadrate annular structure is plated in a middle of the toughened glass layer.    USE - Solar energy module.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the module is high, thus enabling production of large unity output power at low cost and with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy module.    Concentrating film (1)    Multiple quadrate concentrating film (2)
NOVELTY - The torch has an electroluminescence element and tail hood, and two wafers provided on a battery tail which are connected to positive and negative of the battery. A circuit panel with a micro-computer controller built-in is provided inside a tail hood. The micro-computer controller controls electric power of the electroluminescence element, and a switch protrudes outside the tail hood. Two springs are fixed inside the circuitry panel and inner ends of the springs are electric connected to the micro-computer controller.    USE - Electric torch.    ADVANTAGE - The torch has simple configuration, brightness and adjustable stroboscopic time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectional view of an electric torch.
NOVELTY - This invention claims a lithium ion battery and its preparation method. The battery comprises the electrical core and printed circuit board connected on the electrical core. The electrical core and printed circuit board connected on the electrical core are sealed in the rubber shell of battery. The electrical core comprises the electrode set manufactured by the anode, cathode and membrane, electrolyte and shell body of electrical core. The electrode set and electrolyte are sealed in the shell body of electrical core. The printed circuit board comprises contact sheet, wherein the surface of printed circuit board further comprises a layer of waterproof insulating rubber. The lithium ion battery got by adopting this invention has a high safety, good quality and qualification ratio of battery.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a two-dimensional conjugated polymer and the preparation method and application thereof. The two-dimensional conjugated polymer has the structure according to the formula I, wherein, Arl represents the aromatic ring unit on the main chain of the polymer; Ar2 represents the aromatic ring unit on the side chain of the polymer; curve X represents other conjugated units on the main chain of the polymer; K is the repeat number of X and it is more than or equal to zero; curve Y is the connecting unit connecting among infrared side-chain units between the side chain and the main chain of the polymer; L is the repeat number of Y and it is more than or equal to zero; n represents the repeat number of the main-chain unit of the polymer and its numerical value is the natural number which is more than or equal to 4; m represents the repeat number of the side-chain unit of the polymer and its numerical value is the natural number from 2 to 6. The invention starts from changing the polymer structure; it reduces the energy gap of the polymer; it also widens its absorption spectrum; it has extensive applicative prospect on photoelectric functional devices, especially on solar battery of the polymer.
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive composite foam comprises a carbon foam material including a network of pores and discontinuities; and a secondary material selectively deposited on or within at least some of the discontinuities of the carbon foam material with greater than or equal to0.5 wt.% and less than 25 wt.% of the composite foam.    USE - The electrically conductive composite foam is for lead acid battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon foam resists corrosion even when exposed to electrolytes and to electrical potentials of positive or negative plates; and exhibits more than 2000 times the amount of surface area through its network of pores. Further, the composite foam can efficiently transfer current to and from battery terminals, or any other conductive elements providing access to electrical potential of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lead acid battery comprising a housing, cell(s) within the housing, an electrolyte, and electrically conductive component(s) including a composite foam material; and    (2) a method for producing a composite foam or reinforcing a composite foam component, comprising exposing a carbon foam material to a treatment mixture including a secondary material that maintains an electrical charge of a first polarity and a polar solvent, and applying a voltage potential of a second polarity to the carbon foam material, where the second polarity is opposite to the first polarity.    The lead acid battery further comprises a chemically active paste disposed upon the composite foam material to penetrate some of the pores of the carbon foam material.
NOVELTY - The socket (4) has a main housing (32) comprising nozzle insertion port (14) and valve mechanism. An elastic holder e.g. O-ring (37) arranged in socket main housing seals the fuel flowpath and opens the valve mechanism. A guide material (38) arranged in outer periphery lower portion (34) of housing, restricts the inclination of nozzle (8) in a connection state by guiding front end peripheral portion of nozzle to connect with socket.    USE - Socket for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. passive-type direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that is used in portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - By improving the guide function during connecting nozzle of fuel cartridge, the inclination of fuel cartridge is suppressed and hence the damage to socket components is prevented. As a result the reliability and safety is increased and malfunctioning of socket is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the disconnection state of fuel cell socket and nozzle of a fuel cartridge.    Socket (4)    Nozzle (8)    Insertion port (14)    Main housing (32)    Outer periphery lower portion (34)    O-ring (37)    Guide material (38)
NOVELTY - The collector has a radiation-transmitting prism that is wedge shaped in cross section and has major side surfaces (20, 21) converging at an acute angle (22) to a relatively narrow end (24) of the prism. The prism has an opposite wide end (26). A refractor i.e. linear fresnel lens, arranged over the prism refracts incident solar radiation onto the major side surfaces of the prism, when the sun moves relative to the earth, at angles such that the radiation enters the prism and is internally reflected in the prism towards a target at or adjacent the relatively wide end of the prism.    USE - Solar collector for concentrating solar radiation onto small photovoltaic (PV) cell, conduit or container, for generating electricity or heat.    ADVANTAGE - The refractor i.e. linear fresnel lens, arranged over the prism refracts incident solar radiation incident onto the major side surfaces of the prism, when the sun moves relative to the earth, at angles such that the radiation enters the prism and is internally reflected in the prism towards a target at or adjacent the relatively wide end of the prism, thus acheiving high levels of solar concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an enlargement of an circled area of a solar collector.    Radiation-transmitting prism (16)    Refractor (18)    Side surfaces (20, 21)    Acute angle (22)    Narrow end (24)    Wide end (26)    Photo voltaic cells (28)    Heat sinks (30)    Angle (36)    Solar aperture (38)
NOVELTY - A fluid comprising of one precursor is applied to the substrate. The reduced pressure of the substrate and the fluid applied to the substrate are exposed. The precursor is converted into a cathode material (23), a solid electrolyte layer (24), and an anode material layer (25) of a battery stack (27).    USE - Manufacturing method for thin layer battery stack (claimed) on three dimensional substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Improves process of manufacturing of the thin layer battery stack on the three dimensional substrate. Ensures rapid spreading of the fluid into the cavities of the structure even at relatively high aspect ratio. Ensures rapid and reliable covering of the three dimensional substrate with fluid with simple and inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the thin layer battery stack.    Trench (21)    Cathode material (23)    Solid electrolyte layer (24)    Anode material layer (25)    Battery stack (27)
NOVELTY - The length of a heat shrinkage tube is changeable to control current conduction. One end of heat shrinkage tube is fixed while the other end is connected to an electric wire connector so that current conduction or current interruption is accomplished by the change in length of heat shrinkage tube when heat shrinkage tube is varied due to heat. The heat shrinkage tube is made of polyvinyl chloride and constructed in an elliptical or rectangular hollow structure in horizontal section. Heat shrinkage tube shrinks at a temperature of at least 60 to 120 degrees Celsius.    USE - Safety switch for secondary battery, battery pack (all claimed) used as power source for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Safety of the battery is secured since external charge current is interrupted or internal energy accumulated in the battery cell is consumed through current interruption or current conduction due to heat shrinkage tube that shrinks to operate the switch of battery when battery or battery pack is exposed to abnormal environment by temperature of battery or battery pack exceeding predetermined level caused by temperature outside the battery or battery pack of heat generated in the battery or battery pack. Provides safety switch that operates rapidly and sensitively with high reliability when battery is abnormally operated. Safety switch operates even when circuit of the battery is abnormal, and eliminates need to modify the circuit related to operation of the battery since safety switch is not constructed in the form of circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the small-sized battery pack and middle- or large-sized battery pack including the discharge switch.    Battery cell (100)    Cathode (110)    Anode (120)    Resistor (220)    Discharge switch (300)
NOVELTY - The rear surface of a reflecting laminar element (15) is arranged flat on a rigid support (11) composed of two parallel ribs (12) of small thickness shaped according to same parabola and arranged parallel from each other so that parabolas correspond to sections of one cylindrical surface. An increasing pressure is applied on an anterior surface (16) until the reflecting laminar element is elastically curved in accordance with parallel and parabolic ribs. The reflecting laminar element elastically curved to parallel and parabolic ribs or to rigid support is bonded by reciprocal binding unit.    USE - Method for creating parabolic trough solar collectors (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple and economical structure of the solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the anterior lateral perspective view of the parabolic trough solar collector.    Solar ray (10)    Rigid support (11)    Parallel ribs (12)    Reflecting laminar element (15)    Anterior surface (16)
NOVELTY - The battery (500) includes a negative electrode (510) having a first current collector (512) with negative active material (514) on at least one surface, and a positive electrode (520) having a second current collector (522) with a positive active material (524) on at least one surface. The positive active material has a potential that is greater than 0.2 volts versus a lithium reference electrode. Both electrodes are folded accordion-style to form a cell unit with plural flat regions and curved regions.    USE - Lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase in overall size of battery. Reduces material cost of lithium-ion battery. Ensures proper positioning of negative active material, such that excess lithium is absorbed from positive material. Simplifies manufacture of battery, while simplifying labor and reducing equipment cost. Allows compensating for potential variability in manufacture of battery. Prevents misalignments of electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative active material (514) forms a continuous coating along the entire length of the first current collector (512). The positive active material (524) is configured to eliminate the need to provide uncoated areas of the first current collector in a plurality of curved regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (500)    Negative electrode (510)    First current collector (512)    Negative active material (514)    Positive electrode (520)    Second current collector (522)    Positive active material (524)
NOVELTY - A connecting unit comprises metallic inner tube (101), polyimide resin-made outer tube (103), and a polyimide resin-made intermediate layer (102). The metallic inner tube surrounds a flow path for fluid. The polyimide resin-made outer tube covers the inner tube. The polyimide resin-made intermediate layer is between the inner and outer tubes. The gas includes inert gas. The vaporizer, reformer, and carbon monoxide removal unit are heated to 100-350degrees C.    USE - A connecting unit for hydrogen generation apparatus useful for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting unit can be operated under high temperature conditions such as 2500degrees C. The intermediate layer suppresses thermal conduction in radial direction of connecting unit and thus connecting unit can have high thermal efficiency. The connecting unit provides high reliability. The connecting unit suppresses its thermal conduction in axial direction. The connecting unit increases a distance between small reactors at different temperature conditions, reduces its thermal conductivity, and reduces its cross section size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) hydrogen generation apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the connecting unit.    Metallic inner tube (101)    Polyimide resin-made intermediate layer (102)    Polyimide resin-made outer tube (103)    Linkage sections (104a, 104b)
NOVELTY - A tab structure (143) is welded to an end of grid of crude cell (110) to create a welded portion. An insulating tape (147) is attached to the circumference of an electrode tab (130) so that the insulating tape wraps around the electrode tab which is formed by the welded portion.    USE - Method for treating electrode tabs of crude cell for lithium secondary battery such as lithium metal battery, lithium ion battery and full-solid type lithium polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The damage caused to the package structure by the welded portion of electrode tabs is prevented, and hence the cause of short-circuit and the malfunction of battery are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (100)    Crude cell (110)    Electrode tab (130)    Tab structure (143)    Insulating tape (147)
NOVELTY - A charge control board unit (1) has a charge control board (4) with a circuit formation surface that is coated with water-resistant resin (5). The charge control board unit is arranged in a space (S) between the inner surfaces of a case (6B). The charge control board mounts electronic components such as transformer (3a), FET (3b), and electrolytic capacitor (3c) on a printed circuit board (PCB) (2)9.    USE - Charger for charging battery pack used for supplying power of power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation and application of dynamic stress to the charge control board due to heat generation by enabling formation of air space since water-resistant resin is not filled in the case but coated on the charge control board. Maintains high water resistance through the water-resistant resin. Simplifies discharge of liquid through the opening of the case, thus preventing closed-circuit failure and electric corrosion of electronic component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the charger without the upper case.    Charge control board unit (1)    PCB (2)    Transformer (3a)    FET (3b)    Electrolytic capacitor (3c)    Charge control board (4)    Water-resistant resin (5)    Case (6B)
NOVELTY - The element has a pair of electrode plates (10,12) that are joined to front back of main portion (4). A terminal joining film (14) that contains aluminum in one portion of the surface exposed to the exterior is formed in the electrode plate (10).    USE - Polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element e.g. PTC resistor for use in battery protection system (claimed) for protecting secondary battery cell used as power supply of mobile phone, from over-current. Can also be used in self-regulating type heat generating element, temperature sensor, current-limiting element, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal deterioration of the element, produced while joining the electrode plate and electrode terminal, can be prevented. The electrode plate and electrode terminal are joined without using a clad plate, and hence the size and weight of the battery protection system are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the usage condition of the PTC element.    PTC element (2)    Protective film (3)    Main portion of element (4)    Electrode plates (10,12)    Terminal joining film (14)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode case (1) accommodates an electric power generation component. Resin-made sealants (13) hold a negative electrode current collector (5) to the center, and seal the opening of the positive electrode case. A negative electrode terminal board (6) is joined to the top of negative electrode current collector. The outer periphery of sealant is clamped between the periphery of negative electrode current collector and the edge of opening of the positive electrode case. A surface of sealant at negative electrode terminal board side is coated with zinc layer or insulating layer.    USE - Alkaline dry battery used as power supply for electronic device and portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, camera, and stereo.    ADVANTAGE - Improves leak resistance, without using metal washer. Ensures larger battery content volume and reduces cost since metal washer is not used. Filling amount of active material and battery capacity are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sealing portion of the alkaline dry battery.    Positive electrode case (1)    Separator (4)    Negative electrode current collector (5)    Negative electrode terminal board (6)    Resin-made sealants (13)
NOVELTY - An air path (6) is provided between several line units (11) of battery (1). A heat chain prevention rib (7) is provided between adjacent line units. The heat chain prevention rib has insertion channel (8) to guide the battery of line units in a single side. The heat chain prevention rib prevents thermal runaway of battery between line units. The air path ventilates air to cool battery surface exposed outside from insertion channel.    USE - Pack battery.    ADVANTAGE - The induction of thermal runaway of battery between the line units can be prevented effectively. The battery can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Air path (6)    Heat chain prevention rib (7)    Insertion channel (8)    Line units (11)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains a catalyst component containing platinum, and an electroconductive material. The ratio of an average particle diameter of the catalyst component with respect to a primary particle diameter of the electroconductive material is 0.1-1. The electroconductive material has iodine adsorption number per nitrogen-Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) surface area of 1.3 mg/m2 or less.    USE - Electrode catalyst used for membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) used in battery and fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell and alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has excellent catalyst activity, and efficiently prevents generation of carbon corrosion in membrane-electrode assembly of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a liquid fuel vaporization portion (3) for vaporizing liquid fuel (6), provided between an electric power generation portion (1) and a liquid fuel storage portion (2) for storing liquid fuel. The electric power generation portion has a solid electrolyte film (13) clamped between a cathode (11) for reducing oxygen and an anode (12) for oxidizing fuel. The anode and cathode each contains a catalyst layer. At least one catalyst layer contains hydrophilic water adjusting component.    USE - Fuel cell is used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The water produced with cathode is effectively held in catalyst layer using hydrophilic water managing component. The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell is improved using reduced amount of water and without supplying water from exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Electric power generation portion (1)    Liquid fuel storage portion (2)    Liquid fuel vaporization portion (3)    Liquid fuel (6)    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Solid electrolyte film (13)
NOVELTY - The resin molding component has a resin-made battery cover (10) into which a current collection board (1A) is inserted. A sealing region (6) comprises sealing compound that blocks a gap (14) formed between the terminal end of the current collection board and the resin-made battery cover.    USE - Resin molding component e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel from the resin molding component is prevented. The molding component is compact and is assembled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing region formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the resin molding component.    Current collection board (1A)    Sealing region (6)    Resin-made battery cover (10)    Battery housing (12)    Gap (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an elastic element (21) such as rubber material formed between fuel container (3) and peripheral portion of a cover plate (18). The peripheral portion of the cover plate is bent along the end surface of the fuel container so that a battery (2) is fixed to the fuel container.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) such as active type DMFC and passive-type DMFC for use in portable device such as mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC). Can also be used in fuel cell using glycol fuel, propanol fuel, ethanol fuel, ethanol aqueous solution, propanol aqueous solution, pure glycol, pure propanol, pure ethanol, glycol solution, dimethyl ether, formic acid, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the fuel container due to contact with the cover plate is prevented by forming an elastic element between the fuel container and peripheral portion of cover plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    DMFC (1)    Battery (2)    Fuel container (3)    Cover plate (18)    Elastic element (21)
NOVELTY - A sealing film composition contains an ethylene-polarity monomer copolymer and carbodiimide compound having carbodiimide group.    USE - Sealing film composition is used for forming sealing film for solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using the sealing film composition has excellent durability and electric power generation characteristics for a long period of time.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte composition includes electrolyte salt, non-aqueous solvent, phosphoric acid ester, compound having a sulfone structure, and phosphorous acid.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte composition for lithium ion non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to a camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, or notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - Swelling deformation of battery packing when charging at high temperature is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lamination type battery.    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Battery device (20)    Packing (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - The insulation coating (3j) is provided to the whole surface of core pack (3) containing protective circuit substrate (3b), poly switch (3g) and tab (3h). A synthetic resin square C-shaped frame (4) is integrated in the peripheral-side surface of core pack.    USE - Battery pack manufacturing method e.g. for lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply to drive portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By integrating frame on peripheral side surface after insulating coating in whole surface core pack, the unit cell does not exposes and hence an efficient battery pack can be achieved easily without degrading electrical property with an inexpensive manufacture process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external perspective view and an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Core pack (3)    Protective circuit substrate (3b)    Poly switch (3g)    Tab (3h)    Insulation coating (3j)    C-shaped frame (4)    Battery pack (20)
NOVELTY - An adhesive layer (2) is interposed and synthetic resin layer (3) is adhered on a surface of metallic foil (1). A resist layer (4) having a predetermined pattern is formed on other surface of the metallic foil. Through holes (11) are formed on metallic foil surface having synthetic resin layer by etching using the resist layer as mask. The synthetic resin layer and adhesive layer are peeled from the metallic foil, and subsequently resist layer is peeled, to manufacture a metallic foil.    USE - Manufacture of metallic foil for collector for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic foil is stably manufactured without clogging of filter by etching liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the formation of through hole in metallic foil.    Metallic foil (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Synthetic resin layer (3)    Resist layer (4)    Through hole (11)
NOVELTY - The compound electrolyte film (1) has a support substrate (2) of organic porous component having a pore (2a), an electrolyte (I) (4) with which pore of the support substrate is filled, an inorganic porous thin film (3) formed in one surface of the support substrate, and having a through-hole along thickness direction and electrolyte (II) (5) having proton conductivity with which through-hole of the inorganic porous thin film is filled. The support substrate consists of porous polyolefin. The electrolyte (I) consists of styrene-type polymer having a sulfonic acid group.    USE - Compound electrolyte film is used for fuel cell (claimed) for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The compound electrolyte film has excellent strength, low resistance and low methanol permeability. The fuel cell formed using the compound electrolyte film has excellent output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compound electrolyte film has a support substrate containing organic porous component having a pore, an electrolyte (I) having proton conductivity with which pore of the support substrate is filled, an inorganic porous thin film formed in one surface of the support substrate, and having a through-hole along thickness direction and electrolyte (II) having proton conductivity with which through-hole of the inorganic porous thin film is filled. The support substrate consists of porous polyolefin. The electrolyte (I) consists of styrene-type polymer having a sulfonic acid group. The styrene-type polymer having sulfonic acid group is polystyrene sulfonate having a cross-linked structure. The support substrate consists of porous polyethylene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the compound electrolyte film.    Compound electrolyte film (1)    Support substrate (2)    Pore (2a)    Inorganic porous thin film (3)    Electrolytes (4,5)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing catalyst layer containing catalyst and fluorine type polyelectrolyte on one surface side of base material. The solution containing hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte is applied on the catalyst layer side of sheet of electrodes. The pressure bonding surface containing hydrogen type polymer electrolyte is formed. The catalyst layer side of electrodes is turned and bonded to one surface side of hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film (1) by thermo-compression bonding process.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane assembly for fuel cells such as solid-polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly which reduces the interfacial resistance can be manufactured easily. The bondability of hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film electrode catalyst layer interface is improved without giving damage to electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolyte film (1)    Cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (4a)    Cathode (5a)    Anode (5b)    Membrane electrode assembly (6)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte composition contains electrolyte salt, non-aqueous solvent, oxalate salt chosen from boron, aluminum, gallium, phosphorus, arsenic and/or antimony as a center ion or a neutral atom, and sulfone derivative.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used for portable electronic devices of camcorder, video tape recorder, video camera, digital still camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte composition prevents swelling deformation of battery in high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte composition further contains carbonate ester and high molecular compound chosen from polyvinyl formal, polyacrylic acid and polyvinylidene fluoride. The laminate film is an aluminum laminate film. The non-aqueous electrolyte composition is a gel-form non-aqueous electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    Battery device (20)    Exterior Component (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - An aromatic compound (1) has a sulfonyl chloride group.    USE - For manufacturing hyper branch aromatic polymer used for sulfonic acid group containing hyper branch aromatic polymer for proton conduction film (all claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic compound has excellent sulfonylation reactivity, and efficiently provides hyper branch aromatic polymer having excellent solubility and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic compound of formula (1) has a sulfonyl chloride group.    A=single bond or group of formula (2a) to (2d).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aromatic compound.
NOVELTY - The blind has upper and lower flexible webs moved between retracted and deployed positions, where the upper web is formed of linear or concentric Fresnel lenses. The upper web is superimposed on the lower web (2) with certain distance when the webs are in the deployed position. Diode thermionic converters (8) are arranged on an upper surface of the lower web. The upper web concentrates sunlight when the webs are in the deployed position. The webs are made of acrylic or cotton and arranged such that the sunlight is concentrated on active surfaces of the thermionic converters.    USE - Thermo generator blind for solar protection and electricity production in home.    ADVANTAGE - The thermionic converters provide high efficiency under low temperature between 200 and 300 degree Celsius. The blind improves the concentration of solar radiation, and has reduced number of thermionic converters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower web and plates.    Lower web (2)    Diode thermionic converters (8)    Plates (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a density sensor e.g. active cantilever type density sensor (200`), for measuring a density of a fuel i.e. methanol, solution of a fuel cell system. A mesh shape protective chamber encloses the density sensor, and protects the density sensor from collision with an impurity particle. A collision sensor is dipped in the fuel solution, and detects collisions of molecules of the fuel solution. A variable resistor is coupled to the collision sensor. The chamber is made of a material e.g. carbon fiber-based material, metal material with a low reactivity and plastic material.    USE - Density sensing device i.e. isothermal density sensing device, for a fuel cell system (claimed) i.e. direct methanol fuel cell system for measuring density of a fuel solution stored in units such as a stack, fuel tank, recycle tank, and a pipe, where the fuel cell system is used in a mobile power source of portable electronic equipment, transportable power source for automobile, and in a distributed power source such as a stationary power plant that is installed in a house or a public building, for producing an electric energy. Can also be used for an ethanol fuel cell system and acetic acid fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The protective chamber protects the density sensor from collision with an impurity particle, thus improving lifetime of the sensor. The density sensor e.g. cantilever type density sensor, accurately measures the density of the fuel solution of the fuel cell system at low cost, thus improving the operation efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of an active cantilever density sensor.    Active cantilever type density sensor (200`)    Sensing plate (210`)    Variable resistor (220`)    Resistance measurement unit (250`)    Density converter (260`)
NOVELTY - The helmet has a foamed helmet main body whose outer perisporium is equipped with a battery holding socket and a switch holding socket, and a flasher device pasted and clamped between the main body and a plastic outer helmet. A controlling switch device is provided inside the switch holding socket, and a battery group is placed inside the battery holding socket. A lead of a flex circuit is connected in a space between LED lighting groups and the switch device, and in a space between the battery group and the switch device, and a thin shell plastic board is formed with an upward opening.    USE - Safety helmet for sports.    ADVANTAGE - The lead of the flex circuit enables the controlling switch device to have electrical connection with the battery group and the LED lighting group to have electrical connection with the battery group. The flex circuit helps to maintain the planeness of the helmet surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a safety helmet.
NOVELTY - The light has a battery charger for charging lithium (Li)-ion or LI-polymer batteries that are utilized as a source of emergency backup power. The charger switches off the batteries, when the batteries are fully charged, and resumes charging, when the battery needs top up charge. The charger charges the batteries in multiple stages as per a specification.    USE - Emergency exit sign/emergency light for providing light during loss of power.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the lithium (Li)-polymer batteries provides high storage retention, thus allowing the batteries to retain energy for longer time without requiring to be recharged.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has conductors (5a,6a) that are insert-molded on a battery case lid (2) for connecting an electronic-circuit board (4) and positive and negative terminals (5,6). The electronic-circuit board is accommodated in a concave portion (2b) formed in the upper surface of the battery case lid and concave portion formed in the lid is filled with resin.    USE - Lead storage battery. Can also be used for idling stop system, air conditioner, brake system and power steering system.    ADVANTAGE - The external appearance of the lead storage battery is improved and corrosion of the conductor due to the adherence of the electrolytic solution on the upper surface of the lid is prevented by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case lid (2)    Concave portion (2b)    Liquid level sensor (3)    Electronic-circuit board (4)    Positive and negative terminals (5,6)    Conductors (5a,6a)
NOVELTY - A solar cell unit (A) has a support base material (30) and even number of photovoltaic cells (20) fixed to base material through adhesive. The cells are arranged in the base material such that the polarity of adjacent photovoltaic cell is reversed. A conductive material is connected to the bus bar electrode (15) formed on the surface of cell. The surfaces of reverse adjacent photovoltaic cells are electrically connected using conductive material. The upper surface of translucent support base material acts as a light receiving surface by attaching resin film.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of yield at the time of attachment of the photovoltaic cell is reduced and the production yield of modularization is improved, even if the number of sheets of photovoltaic cell is increased. The number of lines by which the photovoltaic cells are connected in series can be increased without providing the space for wiring out of photovoltaic cell, since the support base material is not connected electrically. The defect unit can be replaced before modularizing, even when defect is produced at the time of connection of solar cell units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bus bar electrode (15)    Photovoltaic cell (20)    Support base material (30)    Solar cell unit (A)
NOVELTY - The assembly (500) has a drive unit (100) with a generator drive mechanism for converting deformation of a tire of a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, wheel to a linear displacement. A generator unit (200) has a generator (210) that is mounted to the vehicle wheel and driven by the generator drive mechanism. The drive unit has a set of generator driving units that is arranged along a circumferential direction of a wheel, where each of the generator driving units has a displacement generating unit (110) and a displacement restoring unit (120).    USE - Electricity charging generator assembly for generating electric energy to charge a battery using tire deformation occurring in a driving process of an electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is designed in such a manner that the battery is self-charged as the vehicle runs, while allowing a motor vehicle to run long distance without supply of electric energy from an external electric power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a generator assembly using a radial deformation of the tire.    Rim (3)    Drive unit (100)    Displacement generating unit (110)    Piston (111)    Piston ends (111a, 111b)    Piston guide (113)    Displacement restoring unit (120)    Piston spring (121)    Shaft spring (123)    Generator unit (200)    Generator (210)    Magnet (211)    Coil (213)    Driving shaft (215)    Electricity-charging generator assembly (500)
NOVELTY - Ink for electrolyte layer (20) is applied to a first catalyst layer (10). Pores in first catalyst layer are blocked with the pore-forming agent (5) so that electrolyte does not seep into the first catalyst layer. Electrolyte layer is subjected to drying treatment at temperature higher than the temperature of drying treatment of first catalyst layer so that pore-forming agent in first catalyst layer dissolves or sublimates and disappears, thus forming pores (6).    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane-electrolyte assembly (claimed) used in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of required quantity of pores easily in the second catalyst layer. Obtains membrane-electrolyte assembly with high generation efficiency having uniform gas diffusibility and drainage property easily since seeping of electrolyte solution into the pores in the catalyst layer, thus simplifies manufacture of membrane-electrolyte assembly having catalyst layer with desired pore capacity. Obtains higher generation efficiencies by using ammonium carbonate than lithium carbonate as the pore-forming agent. Improves performance in the middle-to high-current density regions by reducing concentration over potential during electricity generation by the fuel cell since product water on the cathode side and back-diffused water on the anode side are drained efficiently by capillary action through each catalyst layer due to pore capacity of catalyst layers that sequentially decreases as catalyst layers are located away from the electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the steps of a method of manufacturing a membrane-electrolyte assembly in sequential order.    Pore-forming agent (5)    Pores (6)    First catalyst layer (10)    Electrolyte layer (20)    Membrane-electrolyte assembly (40)
NOVELTY - The laminated film has porous semiconductor layer, transparent electrically conductive layer and transparent plastic film. The porous semiconductor layer comprises a crystalline titanium oxide fiber and crystalline titanium oxide fine particles consisting of anatase phase and rutile phase. The anatase phase contains ratio 1-0.32 calculated from integrated-intensity ratio of X-ray diffraction.    USE - Laminated film for electrode used in dye sensitizing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with high photovoltaic performance can be achieved by using specific laminated film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the discharge apparatus.    Solution ejection nozzle (1)    Solution (2)    Solution tank (3)    Electrode (4)    High-voltage generator (5)
NOVELTY - An air electrode separator (700) has an oxidizing gas channel (714) to supply an oxidizing gas to a catalyst electrode. The oxidizing gas channel is formed, such that upstream flowpath of oxidizing gas channel adjoins the downstream flowpath of oxidizing gas channel. The wall of oxidizing gas channel does not allow the permeation of fuel gas or oxidation gas.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture distribution in the surface direction of polymer electrolyte membrane is uniform. The oxidation gas can be efficiently supplied to the air-electrode catalyst layer. The high electric generation performance and electric power generation stability can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the air-electrode separator.    Air electrode separator (700)    Oxidizing gas supply manifold (710)    Oxidizing gas discharge manifold (712)    Oxidizing gas channel (714)    Cooling water supply manifold (740)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has battery case (2) which comprises several single cells (1) accommodated in parallel. The single cells are electrically in contact with each other through outer peripheral surface of collector (15) for collection of electricity in the direction normal to the axis of single cell.    USE - Tube type fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for automobile industry and also used as energy source in home etc.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage loss in the tube type fuel cell connected in parallel can be reduced so that the efficiency of tube type fuel cell can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of tube type fuel cell.    Single cell (1)    Battery case (2)    Catalyst electrode layers (12,14)    Collector (15)    Outer peripheral surface of collector (151)
NOVELTY - A flexible fuel cell structure comprises a battery pack (20) composed of fuel cell units, and having a preset amount of fuel cell units and configuration. Each fuel cell unit comprises a polar plate and membrane electrode assembly. The polar plate has a flow field and electrode. A flexible locator covers and positions each fuel cell unit. It comprises flexible materials and is internally provided with a chamber and gas flow field. A sealed surface layer (11) is mounted externally on the flexible locator. The polar plate comprises plastic materials and a conductive metallic layer.    USE - Flexible fuel cell structure for portable power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible fuel cell maintains air-tight seals, is light-weight, and has strong shock resistance. It is able to energize 3C electronics continuously and reliably, at anytime and anywhere. The fuel cell features a higher degree of flexibility and applicability. It reduces heat loss and has good conductivity as compared to the prior art. The flexible materials have the characteristics of maintaining gas-tight seals and having strong resistance to heat and corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a flexible fuel cell.    Sealed surface layer (11)    Fuel supplier (12)    Control switch (13)    Power transmission unit (14)    Battery pack (20)
NOVELTY - A solar energy concentrating device comprises optic elements directing incident solar rays to fully illuminate a common rectangular planar target area, a photovoltaic cell (1) that converts the concentrated solar energy to electrical energy, and a heat sink thermally connected to the photovoltaic cell and dissipating excessive heat generated by the cell.    USE - Device for concentrated photovoltaic solar energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - The device more accurately and uniformly concentrates the solar illumination on a rectangular photovoltaic cell. It concentrates solar energy with sufficient accuracy on a rectangular photovoltaic cell so that no secondary optical concentrator or homogenizer is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar energy concentrating device comprises optic elements directing incident solar rays to fully illuminate a common rectangular planar target area containing a rectangular photovoltaic cell thus illumination from a multitude of optical elements combine together on the common target area to yield high intensity uniform illumination of the photovoltaic cell. A photovoltaic cell (1) having positive and negative contacts, converts the concentrated solar energy to electrical energy. A heat sink is thermally connected to the photovoltaic cell, and dissipates excessive heat generated by the cell. Housing supports at least one solar energy concentrating device, one photovoltaic cell, and one heat sink, forming a solar energy generating module mounted on a planar sun tracking structural grid being part of a multi module solar power generating panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a solar energy module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Heat sink plate (2)    Facet concentrating lens (3)    Terminals (4)
NOVELTY - A bifacial photovoltaic device (10) comprises an electrically conductive core electrode (20) with first and second faces (22), and first and second end regions (24);#semiconductor layers (30, 31) covering the second end region and the two faces, exposing the first end region of the core electrode, and forming first semiconductor layers on the first face and second semiconductor layers on the second face and third semiconductor layers on the second end region of the core electrode.    USE - Bifacial photovoltaic device for light absorption.    ADVANTAGE - The bifacial photovoltaic device to enhance the conversion of solar energy into electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bifacial photovoltaic device (10) comprises:    (A) an electrically conductive core electrode (20) with first and second faces (22), and first and second end regions (24);    (B) semiconductor layers (30, 31) covering the second end region and the two faces, exposing the first end region of the core electrode, and forming first semiconductor layers on the first face and second semiconductor layers on the second face and third semiconductor layers on the second end region of the core electrode;    (C) a first counter electrode for current collection on the first semiconductor layers;    (D) a second counter electrode for current collection on the second semiconductor layers; and    (E) a third counter electrode having two faces on the third semiconductor layers connecting the first and second counter electrodes.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a bifacial photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of a bifacial photovoltaic device.    Device (10)    Core electrode (20)    Second faces (22)    Second end regions (24)    Semiconductor layers (30, 31)
NOVELTY - An improved active material for a rechargeable lithium battery comprises an active material; and a fiber-shaped or tube-shaped carbon conductive material attached to the surface of the active material.    USE - As active material in rechargeable lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high conductivity and good cycle-life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a rechargeable lithium battery (1) comprising a positive electrode (4), a negative electrode (2), and an electrolyte solution, where at least one of the positive and negative electrodes contains an active material; and a fiber-shaped or tube-shaped carbon conductive material attached to the surface of the active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the rechargeable lithium battery.    rechargeable lithium battery (1)    negative electrode (2)    positive electrode. (4)
NOVELTY - A thermowelding apparatus comprises strip-shaped heater (10), and heater holder. The heater has main body (10a), terminal sections (10b), folding section formed by folding both side surfaces of main body section. The surface of the heater is thermally sprayed or coated with Teflon or fluoroplastics.    USE - Thermowelding apparatus for use in thermally welding edges of battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Releasability is ensured by coating the surface of the heater with Teflon or fluoroplastics, thus thermowelding can be performed without interposition of Teflon tape. Folding side surfaces of the heater prevents occurrence of warpage, which would otherwise arise during thermowelding, and attains enhanced durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heater in thermowelding apparatus.    Strip-shaped heater (10)    Main body (10a)    Terminal sections (10b)
NOVELTY - The unit uses light or microorganism and a conductive imparting agent which comprises 20 percent or less weight of a degradable plastic portion of a battery case, for decomposing plastic portion. The unit is covered by a power supply unit case.    USE - Power supply unit used as fuel cell in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental problems caused during the burning of plastics is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electrode assembly (11)    Diffusion layers (12,13)    Separators (14,15)    Seal frames (16,17)
NOVELTY - A micro-fabricated flexible polymeric fuel cell comprises a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyte layer (12) having first and second spaced apart edges (11, 11'); a porous cathode layer (14) disposed to the first surface (12a) of the PEM electrolyte layer; a porous anode layer (16) disposed to the second surface (12b) of the PEM electrolyte layer; a porous current collector layer disposed to the porous cathode layer; and a porous current distributor layer disposed to the porous anode layer.    USE - A micro-fabricated flexible polymeric fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-fabricated flexible polymeric fuel cell is thin, light-weight, flexible, and can be produced in ambient conditions using standard micro-fabrication techniques, e.g. thick film screen printing and/or ink jet printing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) at least one micro-fabricated flexible fuel cell stack; and    (2) a method of forming a micro-fabricated flexible polymeric fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique schematic view of a fiat PEM with one electrode in view.    First spaced apart edges (11)    Second spaced apart edges (11')    Proton exchange membrane electrolyte layer (12)    First surface (12a)    Second surface (12b)    Cathode layer (14)    Anode layer (16)
NOVELTY - The sporting equipment has a solar battery and rechargeable battery electrically connected to LEDs (12) arranged in a transparent plastic board, for power supply. A photosensitive drive circuit includes a photosensor for sensing sundown or low light level.    USE - Sporting equipment e.g. outdoor basketball goal, and outdoor fitness equipment (Both claimed). Also functions as street light for increasing beauty of night views of city and as outdoor lighting for crime prevention.    ADVANTAGE - Helps people enjoying sports even during the night time. The sporting equipment does not require long-term repair and can be managed with low manpower. Reduces maintenance costs associated with the use of LEDs and solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged perspective view of the backboard of the basketball goal.    Backboard (1)    Circular rim (2)    Net (3)    LEDs (12)    Printed circuit board (16)    Through holes (18)
NOVELTY - The surface of solid proton-conductive electrolyte (60) is patterned and coated with an electrocatalyst (66), to form fuel cell.    USE - For forming fuel cell (claimed) for cell phones and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high surface area for proton exchange between anode and cathode, and has high power density per unit volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid proton conductive electrolyte comprises perfluorosulfonic acid. A porous metal layer is formed on the patterned surface of electrolyte before coating with electrocatalyst. A layer of porous gas conducting material is formed on the layer of electrocatalyst. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-sectional view of fuel cell.    Solid proton conductive electrolyte (60)    Electrocatalyst (66)    Porous conductive material layers (68,73)    Oxidant (70)    Fuel (74)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming outer-side plate with through holes. The plate is positioned on both surfaces of intermediate plate, through thermoplastic adhesive layer so that adhesive layer touches opening of through hole. A metal porous object is positioned on outer surface side of the plate so that the object faces opening of through hole. The adhesive layer is dissolved by applying heat with respect to laminated portion of porous object and plate. The object is attached to laminated portion of intermediate and outer side plates by subsequent solidification.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The shape distortion of porous object at the time of joining porous object with separator comprising intermediate and outer side plates, can be prevented by heat dissolving and subsequent solidification of adhesive layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of manufacture of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an ink (21) containing a catalyst and a proton-conductive electrolyte on a proton-conductive electrolyte film (10), to form a catalyst layer (20). The proton-conductive electrolyte film and catalyst layer are pressurized along the lamination direction, by heating the film and the layer at a predetermined temperature.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductivity of the catalyst layer can be optimized, by joining the catalyst layer to the electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly.    Electrolyte film (10)    Catalyst layer (20)    Ink (21)    Membrane electrode assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst (10) has a metal catalyst (12) comprising platinum (Pt) of about 300-1300 atom, placed on electroconductive support (11). The metal catalyst comprises a flat surface (12a) having (111) orientation and a binder surface (12b).    USE - Electrode catalyst for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, etc., used in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst performance can be improved, even when the amount of Pt is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the electrode catalyst for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode catalyst (10)    Electroconductive support (11)    Metal catalyst (12)    Flat surface (12a)    Binder surface (12b)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer (11) receives light from a light source and outputs an electrical signal. A cover glass (13) is attached with adhesive agent (14), so that the light reception portion (11a) of the photoelectric transducer is covered. A dam portion made of polyimide dams the adhesive agent washed away from the adhesive surface of the cover glass to outer side, when attaching the cover glass with adhesive agent. The dam potion is formed, so that the dam portion encloses surrounding of the cover glass.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of dispersion in the adhesive strength or adhesive precision of the photoelectric conversion apparatus is prevented. The cover glass is stacked on the photoelectric transducer, without inhibiting light reception in the light reception portion with adhesive agent. The reliability of photoelectric conversion apparatus is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Photoelectric transducer (11)    Light reception portion (11a)    Cover glass (13)    Adhesive agent (14)
NOVELTY - Sealing board (1) comprises electrode terminal(s) which consists of a metal surface-treated by triazine dithiol compound or silane coupling agent. Elasticity modulus of less than or equal to55 Mpa integrates a cover body (2) having the surface-treated metal at the material of an insulation sealant which consists of a polyphenylene-sulfide composition containing elastomer resin.    USE - Sealing board for battery containers or lithium-cell containers.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing board has integrated metal electrode terminal and metal cover body to which surface treatment is given at the material of an insulation sealant. High sealing performance was ensured because the electrode terminal, the material of an insulation sealant, and a cover body and the material of an insulation sealant adhered the sealing board. The material of an insulation sealant is joined by adhesiveness with high electrode terminal and cover body, and ensures the outstanding sealing performance. The sealing board is efficiently made and has ensured high sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the above sealing board for battery containers comprising surface treatment process using the triazine dithiol compound or a silane coupling agent to the electrode terminal and cover body which consist of a metal. The cover body is positioned in a metal mold. Formation process performs the insert molding that fills with a molten state the polyphenylene-sulfide composition with which the elasticity modulus contained elastomer resin less than or equal to55 Mpa in the metal mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is perspective view of the sealing board for lithium-cell containers.    Sealing board (1)    Cover body (2)    Positive-electrode terminal (3)    Negative-electrode terminal (4)    Insulation sealing member (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeable base material (100) has a support plate (10) having several through-holes (11) supported on a hydrogen permeable component (20). The hydrogen permeable component is arranged inside the through-hole. The through-hole is frustum-shaped. The plate-shaped component consists of resin, and the hydrogen permeable component is hydrogen permeable metal.    USE - The hydrogen permeable base material for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thin hydrogen permeable component in hydrogen permeable base material, has improved utilization efficiency. The exfoliation of support plate and hydrogen permeable component is suppressed, and short circuit with hydrogen permeable component and cathode is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of hydrogen permeable base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of hydrogen permeable base material.    Support plate (10)    Through-hole (11)    Hydrogen permeability component (20)    Hydrogen permeable base material (100)
NOVELTY - The alkaline dry battery (10) has an anode mix (21) molded in a tubular shape and gel-form cathode mix (23) made of zinc alloy powder. The moisture content of the anode mix is 9-11 wt% and cathode mix is 18-22 wt%.    USE - LR type alkali dry battery for use in digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The shape retention property of anode and contact property of cathode are stabilized. Thus, high load continuous discharge performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of alkaline dry battery.    Alkaline dry battery (10)    Positive electrode can (11)    Positive electrode terminal (12)    Anode mix (21)    Separator (22)    Cathode mix (23)    Negative electrode current collector (31)    Negative electrode terminal board (32)    Gasket (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell separator is formed by molding a composition containing graphite material, binder-component resin and internal mold release agent. The binder-component resin contains ortho cresol novolak-type epoxy resin, phenol resin and 2-alkyl imidazole.    USE - Separator used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, electric power generation, small vessel, and space explorations.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell separator has low contact resistance, low specific resistance and excellent heat resistance. Since the separator has reduced thickness non-uniformity and curvature, the generation of crack during assembly of fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel-cell separator is formed by molding a composition containing graphite material, binder-component resin and internal mold release agent. The binder-component resin contains ortho cresol novolak-type epoxy resin, phenol resin and 2-alkyl imidazole. 2-alkyl imidazole is 2-(6-17C)alkyl imidazole and is chosen from 2-undecyl imidazole and 2-heptadecyl imidazole. The graphite material is artificial graphite baked from needle coke, or scale-like natural graphite. The phenol resin is chosen from novolak-type phenol resin, cresol novolak-type phenol resin and aralkyl modified phenol resin. The internal mold release agent is chosen from zinc stearate, metal soaps, polyethylene wax, carnauba wax and long-chain-fatty-acid type wax.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has depressions on the anode and cathode surface edges of a frame (11). Cathode and anode separators (30,40) are inserted in the depressions on the cathode and anode surface edges. Interconnecting passageways (19) connects the depressions with oxidizing agent gas manifold hole and fuel gas manifold hole (13). The depressions have gaskets that contacts during assembly, so that oxidizing agent gas manifold hole and fuel gas manifold hole are sealed.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in electric vehicle and cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas can be prevented. The structure is simple and cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Frame (11)    Fuel gas manifold hole (13)    Interconnecting passageways (19)    Cathode separator (30)    Anode separator (40)
NOVELTY - A sealing portion such as cap (4) has light transmissive opening (18) to input-output light signal. A circuit board (3) such as ceramic, silicon or glassy epoxy board is accommodated on a ceramic package (2). A photoelectric transducer (11) such as vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) array is mounted on circuit pattern (10) of back surface of circuit board. The diameter of optical channel hole (14) provided on back surface of the circuit board is larger. The angular aperture of the optical channel hole is 20degreesC or more.    USE - For optical interconnection in personal computer (PC), vehicle and optical transceiver.    ADVANTAGE - The optical module does not reduce the light quantity of entrance-and-exit illumination of photoelectric transducer. The photoelectric transducer does not positionally offset with respect to lens or optical fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of optical module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical module.    Ceramic package (2)    Circuit board (3)    Cap (4)    Circuit pattern (10)    Photoelectric transducer (11)    Optical channel hole (14)    Light transmissive opening (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a heat insulation structure (76) accommodated in a concave portion (72), to thermally suppress the heat radiation from the edge of a flat-film type humidifier (14) with end plate (18c) positioned at side edge.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation from the edge of humidifier is suppressed favorably by simple and economic structure. The desired humidification performance is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial isometric view of the humidifier.    Humidifier (14)    End plate (18c)    Laminated structure (46)    Concave portion (72)    Heat insulation structure (76)
NOVELTY - The fuel container (CT) has a fuel storage unit (C4) to store predetermined amount of fuel that is to be supplied to the fuel cell. A filling detection unit (C1) detects the filling of the fuel into a full-tank state. A storage unit (C2) records the information related to the fuel filling. A storage unit (C3) containing wireless integrated circuit (IC) tag records the information related to the fuel filling with control from a fuel filling apparatus (J) when the filling operation is being performed.    USE - For fuel cell apparatus (claimed) containing fuel cells such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), etc., for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The improper fuel filling operation can be prevented since the information related to fuel filling is recorded in the storage unit. The mismatch of information can be detected easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel filling apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel filling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Filling detection unit (C1)    Storage units (C2,C3)    Fuel storage unit (C4)    Fuel container (CT)    Fuel filling apparatus (J)
NOVELTY - The device has an assembly of hollow plastic artificial bones (1), mechanical muscles (4), position information inputting frame, and dynamometer type mass sensors, where the assembly is covered with latex skins. A battery supplies power to a CPU via intensity transformers and the muscles via a block of power variators controlled by the CPU . The battery supplies power to the sensors, frame, digital cameras, radars and control interfaces. The sensors are fixed on the bones that are connected by a rubber sheath retained by clamping rings.    USE - Device for forming a humanoid shaped robot assisted by a computer for imitating a human activity or body movement. Can also be used for forming an animaloid shaped robot for imitating an animal activity or body movement.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures improved flexibility of action and use, and facilitates the imitation of the human activity or body movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing positioning of muscles according to anatomical charts.    Hollow plastic artificial bones (1)    Attachment points (2, 6)    Cable (3)    Mechanical muscles (4)    Cavalier attachment (5)
NOVELTY - The element (11) has a collector electrode provided on a surface of a photoelectric conversion layer. A collector electrode covering layer covers a surface of the electrode. A tab electrode (12) is provided through the collector electrode covering the layer on top surface of the collector electrode. A portion of the collector electrode covering layer lies between the tab electrode and the collector electrode comprising a solder layer. Another portion of the collector electrode covering layer covers the lateral surface of the collector electrode comprising a thermosetting resin layer.    USE - Photovoltaic element.    ADVANTAGE - The element allows usage of low-melting solder that suppresses reduction in reliability and output due to mechanical stress or water intrusion into the vicinity of the collector electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabrication of a photovoltaic element    (2) a solar cell module including a set of the photovoltaic elements connected to each other by a tab electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a photovoltaic element.    Finger electrode (5a)    Resin coating film (10)    Photovoltaic element (11)    Tab electrode (12)
NOVELTY - An anode (A1) for a battery comprises an anode active material; titanium oxide (TiO2); and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR).    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has manganese ions (Mn2+), which are dissolved out from the cathode, reduced at a surface of titanium oxide (TiO2) instead of the anode active material where lithium is reversibly intercalated/deintercalated, so that the anode resistivity is reduced. By using titanium oxide and styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) together as anode components, the high-temperature storage characteristics and life characteristics of the batteries using a cathode active material in a spinel-type structure can be improved dramatically. By using titanium oxide and SBR as a part of anode components in the lithium secondary battery, increase in the anode resistivity during the high-temperature storage and reduction in the battery capacity by the resistivity are inhibited, thereby the overall performances of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery comprising a cathode, anode (A1), an electrolyte, and a separator film.
NOVELTY - The integrated thermal solar collector has an absorber comprising metal sheets (8,9) with high thermal conductivity. The ducts (12) required for passage of the heat transfer fluid are formed when the sheets are joined using a material having low melting point (11). The ducts are covered by a protective coat (10).    USE - Integrated thermal solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity for addition of function and complex shapes is improved while reducing number of operations and number of operation-performing times, by performing encapsulation of collector using plastic transformation process which integrates ducts and absorbing surface, and external functions simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for integrated thermal solar collector production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the absorber of the integrated thermal solar collector.    Metal sheets (8,9)    Protective coat (10)    Material having low melting point (11)    Ducts (12)
NOVELTY - A power generator (104) having coil (122) and magnetic system (124), carried by a suspension system (126) generates power using the energy received, e.g. from the movement of the battery and stores in an ultracapacitor. A control module (108) e.g. digital signal processor (DSP) controls the transfer of electrical energy from the ultracapacitor to other energy storage device such as lithium cell and nickel cadmium battery.    USE - Self-charging battery for use in cell phone, camera, torch light, watch, pacemaker computer, global positioning system, etc. Also for mounting in shoe for generating power during walking, for powering electronic device held by user. The battery is also used in clothing e.g. shirt with solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The generator structure is simplified, for reducing weight, size, and cost and for increasing durability. The battery provides sufficient amount of energy for powering different types of devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of battery.    Battery (100)    Case (102)    Generator (104)    Control module (108)    Coil (122)    Magnetic structure (124)
NOVELTY - A seal gasket (30) arranged on an outer peripheral portion of a power generating portion (20), suppresses leaks of reaction gas supplied to fuel cell. The porous portions (26,27) are arranged between separator (40) and power generating portion to serve as flow passage through reaction gas. The separator has a convex portion on outer periphery of porous portions to protrude towards power generating portion along porous portions. The embedded portions (28,29) is provided between convex portion of separator and outer periphery of porous portions.    USE - For providing drive source of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of reaction gas towards a gap is prevented from escaping. The utilization ratio of the reaction gas is hence increased and the power generation performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Power generating portion (20)    Porous portions (26,27)    Embedded portions (28,29)    Seal gasket (30)    Separator (40)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrical supply circuit supplying electric power to an electric and/or electronic component e.g. organic LED (1), that is connected in series with the circuit. The circuit has a current rectifying module (3) connected in series to an electrical current regulating module (5) that has a connection directly connected to an alternating current power source (2), which provides a voltage with a value of 110 or 220 VAC. The current rectifying module has a voltage rectifying diode (4) connectable to the alternating current power source.    USE - Used for supplying electrical power for an electric and/or electronic component e.g. LED such as organic LED, polymer LED, transparent organic LED and flexible organic LED, battery and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component of the device is able to be directly connected to the electrical power source so that the component is supplied with electrical power without the need for transformers or capacitors. The device regulates the maximum current that is permitted to the component to ensure the preservation of the useful life span of the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electronic circuit schematic view with the components corresponding to a device with an electrical power source of 220 VAC.    LEDs (1)    Alternating electrical power source (2)    Current rectifying module (3)    Voltage rectifying diode (4)    Electrical current regulating module (5)    Transistor (6)    Resistors (7, 8)    Zener diode (9)
NOVELTY - The cell has a wound electrode assembly comprising a separator between positive and negative electrodes (16, 18). The electrode (16) includes a positive electrode film (26) on one side of a positive electrode current collector (22), and the electrode (18) includes a negative electrode film (28) on one side of negative electrode current collector (24). An electrolyte is in ion-transfer communication with the electrodes for transferring ionic charge carriers between the electrodes during charge and discharge of the cell.    USE - Used in a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell provides reduced internal cell resistance, enhanced cycling capability, enhanced reversibility, enhanced current collection efficiency and enhanced electrical conductivity, at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional diagram illustrating the structure of a non-aqueous electrolyte cylindrical electrochemical cell.    Cylindrical casing (14)    Positive electrode (16)    Negative electrode (18)    Positive electrode current collector (22)    Negative electrode current collector (24)    Positive electrode film (26)    Negative electrode film (28)
NOVELTY - A middle or large-sized battery module (400) comprises stacked unit cells; and plate-shaped battery cells connected with each other, and having electrode terminals at its opposite sides, where the battery module is manufactured by connecting electrode terminals by welding, mounting a sensing unit, including a sensing member, to the welding part and bending the welding part such that the unit modules are stacked, and performing the above processes until all the unit cells are stacked.    USE - For battery pack used as a power source for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, or electric bicycles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module has the effect of easily mounting a sensing unit that is capable of minimizing the weight and size of battery cells while effectively reinforcing the low mechanical strength of the battery cells and sensing the operation state of the battery cells to a middle or large-sized battery module, and produces large-sized battery pack having desired output and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a middle or large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of middle- or large-sized battery module manufacture.    Terminals (242)    Module (400)    Connection parts (640)    Printed circuit board (710)
NOVELTY - The structure has a wiring (910) which is connected to power control unit (PCU) (700) located at back side of vehicle (1). A cable comprising wiring is arranged between the PCU and air cleaner (800) such that the cable is positioned along the same plane parallel to width direction of vehicle.    USE - For electric equipment such as power control unit mounted in electric vehicle (claimed), fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of wiring and other components can be suppressed, since the gap between the electric equipment and components is reduced. Thus, the wiring can be protected effectively and the number of components in electric equipment is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wiring connection structure of hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Electric motor (200)    PCU (700)    Air cleaner (800)    Wiring (910)
NOVELTY - The device has a flexible structure (18) removable from a mobile telephone body (10) and customizes appearance of a portion of an outer surface of the body. The structure has metallic fixation rods (24, 26, 28) cooperating with holes integrated in the body, and forms a flexible hinge near the rods for opening a rigid hatch cover to access a battery and a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. The structure has an outer layer made of leather, fabric or elastomer, and a set of metallic rigid elements articulated with respect to each other.    USE - Mobile telephony device.    ADVANTAGE - The outer layer of the flexible structure is made of leather, fabric or elastomer, and the removable flexible structure can simply and quickly be changed by using the rods, thus facilitating the customization of the mobile telephony device. The flexible structure facilitates the opening of the battery access hatch cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fixation mode of a flexible structure on a mobile telephone body.    Mobile telephone body (10)    Front face (12)    Display (14)    Flexible structure (18)    Metallic fixation rods (24, 26, 28)
NOVELTY - A radio frequency identification transponder (50) that receives and/or sends radio signals is provided to the sign package (38) for the registration sign (2). Transponder with an antenna and a battery enclosed in a glass ampoule is embedded in the frame (21) of the sign. A light-reflecting layer (22) with low content of metal material is provided for hindering or damping radio signals. Frame has been injection-molded round the edges of the sign package in order to seal the plastic film strip sign components (6a,9a,12,18).    USE - For a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sign provides an electronic communication and information storage structure that contains data such as registration number, chassis number, make, data for traffic audit, traveling time audit, running times, running speeds and other neutral statistics. It reduces the risk of vehicular theft. It also reduces the use and presentation of paper documents and provides quick information exchange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the manufacture of registration sign for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates schematically an advantageous installation for the manufacture of registration signs for vehicles.    Registration sign (2)    Plastic film strip sign components (6a,9a,12,18)    Frame (21)    Light-reflecting layer (22)    Sign package (38)    Radio frequency identification transponder (50)
NOVELTY - The device has a part of a cover of an accumulator (1), which is made from enveloping parts that are kept at a defined distance from the accumulator. A temporary or partial hollow space (5) is formed between the cover and the accumulator. A jacket (2) is provided with a mechanism for filling the hollow space. Joining device (4) made from joining bands (7) has double sided attached joints or self adhesive surfaces consists of flexible materials like plastics, rubber.    USE - Used for accumulators (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The part of a cover of an accumulator is made from enveloping parts that are kept at a defined distance from the accumulator and a jacket is provided with a mechanism for filling the hollow space, and hence ensures that the enclosure of the storage is possibly prepared from similar modules, and avoids joints in the interior of the jacket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a delimiting device.    Accumulator (1)    Jacket (2)    Joining device (4)    Hollow space (5)    Cover plate (6)    Joining bands (7)    Bolts (8)    Cylindrical module (11)    Pressure equalization vent (12)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has two plastic plates (4a, 4b) arranged between a housing base and a lower edge of electrodes (2) such that a central flow opening remains free. Other plates (4c, 4d) are connected to the plates (4a, 4b). Two overflow plates (4e, 4f) are arranged at a few millimeter above an electrolyte level (3a). Outer edges of the overflow plates are connected with upper edges of the plates (4c, 4d), and inner edges of the overflow plates are arranged at a distance from each other and open an inlet (6) for the electrolytes.    USE - Used for a liquid electrolyte battery e.g. lead-acid battery, which is utilized as a starter battery in a vehicle such as a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement enables strong heating of the electrolytes without damaging heat sensitive electrode plates in the battery. The screening of hot electrolytes by the electrodes is also prevented such that the battery can be heated in a fast and steady manner without any damages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral sectional view of a liquid electrolyte battery heating arrangement. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Electrodes (2)    Electrolyte level (3a)    Plastic plates (4a, 4b)    Plates (4c, 4d)    Overflow plates (4e, 4f)    Inlet (6)
NOVELTY - Portions of the battery (300) are masked to enable application of an insulating layer to portions of the battery that are not masked. The insulating layer (310) is made to increase the effective electrical separation of the another and the cathode contacts of the battery. The mask is removed after completing the insulating layer application.    USE - For providing a moisture resistant barrier to batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Serves to prevent or eliminate discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments after an increase in effective separation between anode and cathode to extend the life of batteries and the devices using the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for preventing moisture from damaging batteries and the devices that use them.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the battery.    Battery (300)    Anode (302)    Insulation (304)    Cathode (306)    Insulating layer (310)
NOVELTY - The sealing films (13c) are formed for sealing the fluid along the peripheries (20e) of each separator (20a-20d) to form the outline of a manifold (16b). The protrusions (21) functioning as spacers between corresponding separators and films adjacent to the separators, are arranged between the sealing films and the peripheries of the separator.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), and other moving objects such as ship, airplane, and robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Shrinkage and deformation of the sealing films can be suppressed, for sufficient flow of fluid into the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the separator.    Sealing film (13c)    Manifold (16b)    Periphery of separator (20e)    Separators (20a-20d)    Protrusion (21)
NOVELTY - The assembly (7) has water absorbents which are located in porous wall of cooling water supply and discharge manifold holes (14I,14E) in frame (6). The transpiration materials (7A,7C) which are formed in main surface of frame, transpires water. The frame has capillary tube structures (51) connected between water absorbents and transpiration material.    USE - For polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (claimed) for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, domestic electrical appliance, portable computer apparatus, mobile phone, portable audio-equipment, portable information terminal and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and cathode gases can be humidified and heated efficiently. The PEFC is made compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (PEFC).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial exploded perspective view of the PEFC.    Frame (6)    Membrane electrode assembly (7)    Transpiration materials (7A,7C)    Cooling water supply and discharge manifold holes (14I,14E)    Capillary tube structures (51)
NOVELTY - A heat dissipating plate metal (31) provided between a TV tuner (21) and a battery (4), has high heat conductivity. The heat generated by the tuner is diffused to battery having large heat capacity, and is further dissipated to outside of case through a battery lid (5).    USE - Mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by the electronic component is stably diffused and the heat radiation effect is heightened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the lower housing of the mobile phone.    Circuit board (2)    Battery (4)    Battery lid (5)    TV tuner (21)    Heat dissipating plate metal (31)
NOVELTY - A copper indium diselenide (CIS)-based photovoltaic device (104) comprises a CIS-based solar absorber layer (506) containing copper, indium, and selenium; and a substrate (106) formed from a silicone composition.    USE - As photovoltaic device for manufacturing array (claimed) for providing electric power to spacecrafts or high altitude airships; and for generating electricity from sunlight and other sources of light.    ADVANTAGE - The cured silicone composition provides the substrate with flexibility and a sufficient ability to withstand annealing temperatures of 500degreesC without exhibiting substantial cracking, a high electrical resistivity, and thus provides photovoltaic devices with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an array including several copper indium diselenide- based photovoltaic devices; and    (2) preparing the device involving forming CIS-based solar absorber layer comprising copper, indium, and selenium on a substrate formed from a silicone composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of the copper indium diselenide based photovoltaic device.    copper indium diselenide based photovoltaic device (104)    substrate (106)    molybdenum layer (504)    solar absorber layer (506)    window layer (508)    top contact layer (510)
NOVELTY - A movable plate (66) is disposed adjacent the outer surface of a cell housing. The movable plate has apertures (68) for moving in and out of alignment with the fluid entry ports. An actuator includes shape memory alloy components (82a,82b) for moving the movable plate when heat is applied to the shape memory alloy components.    USE - Use for controlling the rate of entry of fluids, such as gases, into and out of the electrochemical batteries and cells with fluid consuming electrodes, e.g. air electrodes in air-depolarized and air-assisted cells. The batteries are used to power a variety of portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient amount of fluid from outside the cell for discharge of cell at high rate or high power, while minimizing entry of fluids into the fluid consuming electrode and water gain or loss into or from the cell during periods of low rate or no discharge. The fluid regulating system has a fast response to changes in cell potential, a long cycle lifetime, a low operating voltage that is well matched to the cell voltage range on discharge, and a high efficiency. The regulating system also has a low permeability to the fluids being managed in the closed position, open and close in proportion to the need for the active fluid in the cell, require only a very small amount of the total cell discharge capacity, have a small volume and be easy and inexpensive to manufacture and incorporate into or onto the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the bottom of the battery along with the components forming a fluid regulating system used with the battery.    Fluid regulating system (50)    Movable plate (66)    Apertures (68)    Shape memory alloy components (82a,82b)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a pressure sensitive adhesive (3) on a side (1a) of carrier substrates (1, 10). A conductive adhesive (4) is applied on electrically conductive contact areas (2a, 2a`, 20a, 20a`). The carrier substrates are combined such that the contact areas partially overlap and are electrically connected by the conductive adhesive. A carrier foil is removed and the pressure sensitive adhesive is activated such that function layers (2, 20) e.g. transponder chip, and additional layer are fixed on the substrate (1).    USE - Used for producing an active or passive electrical component such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, LED e.g. organic LED, solar cell, LCD e.g. polymer dispersed LCD, display, data memory, battery e.g. printed flat battery, and sensor (all claimed), that is utilized for an electronic ticket, car theft protection, luggage inspection or electronic postage stamp and a water mark.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes possible to enable the electrical component that is flexible and withstands the mechanical load such as bending load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical component including a carrier substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a carrier substrate, in which another carrier substrate is applied.    Carrier substrates (1, 10)    Side (1a)    Function layers (2, 20)    Contact areas (2a, 2a`, 20a, 20a`)    Pressure sensitive adhesive (3)
NOVELTY - The pump (17) has a pump chamber (24) formed in a pump housing (P), and a rotor accommodated in the pump chamber. A suction pipe is connected to the pump chamber to draw gas into the pump chamber when the rotor is rotated. A discharge port is arranged in the housing to discharge the gas out of the pump chamber. A discharge pipe is connected to the discharge port, and a liquid receptacle receives liquid falling along the inner surface of the discharge pipe. A water falling prevention member is arranged on the receptacle to prevent the liquid from falling through a circulation hole.    USE - Hydrogen circulation pump i.e. roots pump, for use in a fuel cell system that is utilized for generating power from reaction of hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The water falling prevention member is arranged on the receptacle to prevent the liquid from falling through a circulation hole, thus preventing the liquid from entering into the pump chamber, and hence avoiding coherence between axial end surfaces of the rotor and the inner wall surface of the chamber. The pump hence avoids the need for a large motor for separating the axial end surfaces and the inner wall surface, such that the size of the pump is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hydrogen circulation pump.    Motor housing (M)    Pump housing (P)    Hydrogen circulation pump (17)    Rotor housing (22)    Shaft support (23)    Pump chamber (24)    Gear chamber (26)    Drive rotor (39)    Driven rotor (40)    Valleys (44)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell is fabricated by forming nanowire (24) on the first substrate; and forming nanoparticles (26) on nanowire surface. A dye (28) is formed on the first substrate for contacting the nanoparticles. An electrolyte (30) is filled between the first substrate and a second substrate (40) for contacting the dye and the nanoparticles. A conductive layer is formed on the first substrate before forming the nanowire. Nanowire formation comprises thermal evaporation or sputtering at 400-950degreesC for 5-60 min. The dye comprises organic dye or organic metal complex.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for use as low or non-polluting power source.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases surface contacted with the dye, thus promoting cell efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first substrate and the second substrate (40) comprise plastic or glass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising nanoparticles (26) arranged linearly and a dye adsorbed on a surface of each nanoparticle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fabricating a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Nanowire (24)    Nanoparticles (26)    Dye (28)    Electrolyte (30)    Second substrate (40)
NOVELTY - Making a coated support material for use in fabricating a fuel cell matrix, involves mixing (S103) a support material and an alkaline precursor material to form a mixture. The alkaline precursor material is soluble in water and has a m.pt. of less than or equal to400degreesC. The mixture is processed to cause the alkaline precursor material to coat the support material to form the coated support material.    USE - For making a coated support material for use in fabricating a fuel cell matrix.    ADVANTAGE - The method does not require use of a high temperature melting process to form coated ceramic particles. The electrolyte matrix has higher porosity, greater particle packing and improved retention of electrolyte, is cost effective, easily scalable and has a consistent formulation. The operating life of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) method of fabricating a matrix element for use in a fuel cell system comprising mixing the coated support material and dispersant using a milling technique to form a mixture; and forming the mixture into the matrix element; and    (2) fuel cell comprising an electrolyte matrix disposed between anode section and cathode section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of a method for fabricating the coated support material.    Mixing step (S103)    Heating step (S104)    Cooling step (S105)    Comminuting and sieving step (S106)    Matrix fabrication (S107)
NOVELTY - A sealing structure comprises grooves (4b, 5b) formed in corresponding regions of a separator (4) of the unit cell and the cooling plate (5) on the separator; a first seal (50) formed within the grooves; and second seal (60) respectively formed on the bottom of each groove.    USE - The sealing structure is used for a cooling plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing structure has an improved sealing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view when a separator and a cooling plate are combined using the seals.    Separator (4)    Channels (4a, 5a)    Grooves (4b, 5b)    Cooling plate (5)    Seals (50, 60)
NOVELTY - The candle (10) has a translucent housing defining a vent hole, and an LED (58) mounted inside the housing. A puck-shaped fragrance cartridge (41) has a set of plastic pellets impregnated with an insect repelling scent i.e. geraniol. A slide switch (66) is coupled to the LED and a fan/blower, and a battery compartment has electrical contacts coupled to the switch. The switch activates the LED and the fan/blower when batteries are placed in the battery compartment, and the fan causes air to move via the cartridge and out of the vent hole, when the LED is activated.    USE - Flameless candle for use in windows for lighting home during winter holidays, helping travelers at night, and for religious ceremony.    ADVANTAGE - The flameless candle accurately simulates more aspects of real candles, automatically conserves power, and lights itself automatically. The candle is versatile, quickly and easily adapted to different applications and can be operated in several modes. The candle allows the user to change scents by changing the fragrance cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the components of a flameless candle.    Flameless candle (10)    Lower opaque part (14)    Wick (18)    Battery compartment door (24)    Squirrel cage (32)    Puck-shaped fragrance cartridge (41)    Basket (42)    Cover (44)    Vents (45, 46)    LED (58)    Slide switch (66)
NOVELTY - The illuminated article has a lighting module (26) mounted on a portable mobile support e.g. carrying bag, for joint movement, where the module emits light based on the motion of children. The lighting module includes a battery supplying electrical power, light sources (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D), and a motion-responsive switch for connecting the battery to the light sources to provide power to the light sources to emit light. The lighting module includes a processor for flashing the light sources when the battery is connected to the light sources by the motion-responsive switch.    USE - Motion-responsive illuminated article e.g. stationery supply and home/office supply, for use by children.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting module emits the light based on the motion of children, thus enhancing the repeated use of the article by the children. The article provides ability for children to easily identify the owner of the article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front isometric view of a motion-responsive illuminatable notepad.    Lighting module (26)    Light sources (38A, 38B, 38C, 38D)
NOVELTY - The detector (1) has a smoke detector body (2) defining an enclosed cavity that is formed from a mating engagement of an upper housing (16) and a vented lower component housing. A smoke detector integrated circuit microchip sends a signal to a microprocessor, and drives an audible alarming device based on an output alarm signal of the microprocessor. The microprocessor analyzes input signals of the microchip, generates output alarm signals, and resets internal timing circuits. The component housing has multiple linear vent slots extending along a tapered side and onto a bottom surface.    USE - Battery powered microprocessor controlled audibly alarming smoke detector for use in a smoking room, ironing room and crafts room, for providing early warning of a potential fire situation.    ADVANTAGE - The detector is simple, portable and easy to disarm. The detector automatically alarms a user if a smoke emitting source is nearer to the detector, and provides a notification to the user about battery status of the detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a smoke detector.    Battery powered microprocessor controlled audibly alarming smoke detector (1)    Smoke detector body (2)    Override optical sensor (14)    Upper housing (16)
NOVELTY - The attachment (10) has a blower unit (18) communicating with an outlet openings (17) and an inlet openings (15) of a horseshoe-shaped plastic ring (11) via a piping (16). A deodorizer i.e. crystallized deodorizer, insert is arranged upstream of a fan in the blower unit such that the fan draws the foul air from a bowl (12) via the inlet openings through the insert. The insert deodorizes the foul air drawn via the inlet openings. The blower unit delivers deodorized air to the bowl via the outlet openings. A motor e.g. direct current motor, is attached to a fan disk, and is powered by a battery.    USE - Used for vacuuming and deodorizing unwanted odor from a toilet (claimed) and for outputting scented air flow into the toilet.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment simultaneously vacuums and deodorizes the unwanted odors from the toilet and outputs the scented air flow into the toilet, and quickly removes odors from the toilet. The motor e.g. direct current motor, is powered by the battery, thus eliminating the need for an electrical outlet in the toilet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a deodorizing toilet bowl attachment secured to a toilet bowl.    Deodorizing toilet bowl attachment (10)    Horseshoe-shaped plastic ring (11)    Outflow side (11B)    Bowl (12)    Seat (14)    Inlet openings (15)    Piping (16)    Outlet openings (17)    Blower unit (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a cylindrical insert (1) insertable into an application device such as music device. A set of 1.5 volt batteries (3) is provided around an axis of the insert in a turret arrangement to power the application device. A conductor passes through a base of the insert to present an open surface on an outside bottom of the insert. Another cylindrical insert is insertable into the former insert, where the inserts are made from a polymer material.    USE - Used for powering an application device e.g. electronic equipment such as flashlight, TV control, music device, game control, camera, global positioning system (GPS) unit and radio.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables a user to outfit a suite of the electronic equipment to use only one size battery cell such as AAA cell, even if each piece of the equipment is designed to use different size cells, thus enabling the user to purchase the single cell size in much larger quantities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of providing a set of smaller battery cells to power an application device    (2) a battery replacement insert comprising a cylinder    (3) a universal battery re-sizer comprising a cylindrical battery insert shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery interchangeability system with a cell.    Cylindrical insert (1)    Cavity (2)    Battery (3)
NOVELTY - A sole of the shoe (10) has a magnetic core for a secondary coil, a regulator circuit (24) and a switch (22). The terminals of the secondary coil are connected with the regulator circuit, a rechargeable battery (23), the switch and the light-emitting elements (20) through the wires. The regulator circuit, the rechargeable battery, the switch and the light-emitting elements are airtightly encapsulated inside a plastic material.    USE - Contactlessly-chargeable light-up shoe. Uses include but are not limited to kid shoe, sports shoe and walking shoe.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator circuit, the rechargeable battery, the switch and the light-emitting elements are airtightly encapsulated inside a plastic material hence the regulator circuit and the light-emitting elements with excellent waterproof function are operated normally and continuously. The charging device provides the electric energy for the battery and the light-emitting elements inside the shoe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for contactless charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the contactlessly-chargeable light-up shoe.    Contactlessly-chargeable light-up shoe (10)    Light-emitting elements (20)    Switch (22)    Rechargeable battery (23)    Regulator circuit (24)
NOVELTY - The snap-on plastic frame includes a ground plane that fits beneath the power supply, combined with the solid plastic cover to electrically isolate the ground plane. A printed circuit board provides the isolated ground plane. An electrical connection is provided between the power and ground plane printed circuit boards. Several versions have grooves, screw holes etc., to enable perpendicular mounting of the power printed circuit board using supports, by turning the power supply sideways.    USE - Power conversion device snap-on plastic frame used as adaptor for converting a powered printed circuit board to an open frame power supply suitable for mounting on standoffs, in alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter, battery charger, AC-AC converter, DC-DC converter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The snap-on plastic frame clipped to the printed circuit board provides mounting, interconnection, heat removal, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, and other features required by the end user of the power supply. Effective usage of space inside the chassis can be achieved. The inventory cost in the channel that modularizes the product into components that can be stocked and easily assembled to meet the demands of the individual customers can be decreased, by increasing the flexibility of the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the snap-on plastic frame.
NOVELTY - The candle has a cylindrical housing (10), and a cap (30) secured to a top edge of the housing. A teardrop shaped bulb (32) is projected from a top of the cap, and a base (20) is secured to a bottom edge of the housing. The base includes a battery power source (22) electrically connected to the bulb, and a switch is electrically connected to the battery power source. The housing is formed by wrapping a thin piece and securing both sides of the pieces together, where the piece is formed of plastics or paper, and the candle is truncated cone shaped and cylindrical shaped.    USE - Electric candle.    ADVANTAGE - The candle is reliable to use, eliminates complications in manufacturing processes, and reduces the cost of manufacturing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric candle.    Cylindrical housing (10)    Base (20)    Battery power source (22)    Cap (30)    Teardrop shaped bulb (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrode separator plate by molding a non-conductive carrier (300'). The non-conductive carrier is placed in a mold tool. A conductive active portion (400') is molded into contact with non-conductive carrier.    USE - For forming separator plate assembly for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the separator plate is improved by securing the conductive active portion to the non-conductive carrier. The durability of the separator plate assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator plate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the separator plate.    Non-conductive carrier (300')    Opening (310')    Conductive active portion (400')    Separator plate (405')
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a power system including a set of solar collectors (175) and a battery, where the collectors are in communication with the battery. A video system includes a camera, and a communications system includes a cell transmitter and a cell receiver, where the communication system is in communication with audio and video systems. The audio system includes a set of microphones, where the microphones are located on top of a housing (169). A database stores a set of sound signatures e.g. gun fire, for the purpose of identifying sounds.    USE - Used for monitoring movement and sound e.g. gunfire, explosion and troop movement, for a security application and a military application.    ADVANTAGE - The remote surveillance system effectively detects specific sound signatures such as gunfire, explosions and troop movements. The system is remotely operated such that a person can to zoom in on a target, thus enabling the person to record and analyze the threat potential of the target. The system utilizes the audio system for amplifying sounds in order to match the sounds with the sound signatures to provide more granularity of detail with regard to threat assessment. The system lights up the target with a laser in order to guide smart ordnance. The system amplifies and analyzes various sounds of interest.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a remote surveillance system.    Remote surveillance system (100)    Infrared lens (107)    Wide angle lens (108)    Housing (169)    Solar collectors (175)    Laser system (176)
NOVELTY - The card (20) has a battery (23) embedded in a card shell (22) to provide a supply voltage, where the shell is made from polymer. A data exchange system (24) is embedded in the shell, and is coupled to receive the voltage. The system receives tactile data and commands, and displays visual data and commands. The system exchanges, processes and stores electrical data and commands. The system includes a flexible printed circuit defining circuit paths (35). A microprocessor (36) is carried within the printed circuit, and coupled to the paths to process the electrical data and commands.    USE - Used for facilitating an access of a variety of personal transaction functions e.g. pre-paid function, disposable-card application such as phone card, institutional service e.g. pay telephone, healthcare, identification, banking, electronic ticketing, ordering and purchasing function, to card owner, where the card is utilized as phone card, java card, hotel coupon, student card, driving license and passport, that is utilized in bank and restaurant.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the card offers an enhanced range of transaction functions to card owners, and provides greater security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for conducting data transaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an interactive transaction card.    Interactive transaction card (20)    Card shell (22)    Battery (23)    Data exchange system (24)    Circuit paths (35)    Microprocessor (36)    Keypad (39)    Display (40)    Window (46)    Battery tabs (61, 62)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a circulating system with a fuel passage (22) and an air passage to allow the fuel and air from fuel tank to circulate through the anode and cathode of cell stack (12) respectively. A gas-liquid separator (34) is provided in the fuel passage to separate the fluid into liquid and gas. The gas-liquid separator is connected to the cell stack so that the flow rate of fluid from exhaust end of cell stack to the intake end of separator is 40 % or less in the fuel tank.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus used as power source for notebook type personal computer and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of fuel is accurately measured to prevent the fuel leakage and the electricity is generated reliably. The unreacted fuel is recovered efficiently using the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view showing the fuel cell stack and gas-liquid separator in the fuel cell apparatus.    Cell stack (12)    Fuel passage (22)    Gas-liquid separator (34)    Exhaust passage (36)    Pipe (60)
NOVELTY - An upper mount assembly (11) is coupled to a vehicle frame member and a lower mount assembly (30) is coupled to the sway bar of the vehicle. A high pressure chamber between the mount assemblies has a variable volume of hydraulic fluid for restricting the movement of the mount assemblies. A low pressure accumulator has a portal (57,59) that receives hydraulic fluid from the chamber. An anti-aeration assembly inside the accumulator minimizes the transition of gas bubbles between the chamber and the accumulator.    USE - For controlling the roll of a vehicle. It is also used for controlling the rigidity in the suspension system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas bubbles are prevented from forming in a low pressure accumulator as pressurized hydraulic fluid is transferred from a high pressure chamber to the low pressure accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) actuator assembly;    (2) anti-aeration system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the self-contained hydraulic fluid actuator.    Self-contained hydraulic fluid actuator (10)    Upper mount assembly (11)    Lower mount assembly (30)    Portal (57,59)    Bottom surface (86)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger comprises housing (110) with a cooling water inlet (111) and outlet (112) connected to the stack of the fuel cell. A moving plate (120) moves in a direction to discharge the cooling water through cooling water outlet and moves in the opposite direction to receive the steam pressure entering through the cooling water inlet. An elastic unit such as a spring (130) applies the elastic force to the moving plate.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The level of cooling water is automatically controlled according to the heat generation of the fuel cell. The change of the position of the moving plate is prevented according to the increase in the steam pressure and the lifetime of the fuel cell is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell having heat exchanger.    Housing (110)    Inlet (111)    Outlet (112)    Moving plate (120)    Spring (130)
NOVELTY - The battery adapter has a molded plastic container (11) whose dimensions are equal to standard battery size, with a void (12) and a lip (18) on lower portion, to accommodate a smaller battery. A recess is formed at the top of the void, in the container, so that the positive terminal of the smaller battery and a positive contact (13) of the container contact electrically. A conical spring (14) is located at bottom of the void, in the container, so that the negative terminal of the battery contacts negative contact (15) of the container.    USE - For electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The smaller battery can be accommodated in the container easily and quickly, and improper installation which damages the electrical units can be prevented. The position of the battery within the void can be maintained stably and maximum power can be supplied to the electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the battery adapter.    Container (11)    Void (12)    Positive contact (13)    Conical spring (14)    Negative contact (15)    Lip (18)
NOVELTY - The dual contact assemblies (110a,11ob) are connected to substrate (120) in which each of dual contact assemblies has positive contact (112), negative contact (114) and insulating connector between contacts for electrically insulating with respect to each other. One of dual contact assemblies is resilient so that positive, negative contacts and insulating connector are resiliently movable. Each of positive contacts and negative contacts are electrically connected to the respective positive circuit power connection and negative circuit power connection.    USE - For electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The improper or incorrect battery installation can be eliminated. The battery can be securely retained with electrical contact by the spring functionality, even during the movement of electronic device and battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dual contact assembly for use in battery receptacle; and    (2) method for eliminating incorrect battery installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the battery receptacle.    Dual contact assemblies (110a,110b)    Positive contact (112)    Negative contact (114)    Substrate (120)    Printed circuit board (121)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system is coupled to load and primary power supply. The fuel cell system supplies power to load when a failure of the primary power supply occurs. A temperature of fuel cell system is measured by a temperature sensor located in an atmosphere of fuel cell system. The temperature signal is sent to a controller and is determined whether the temperature is below a predetermined threshold. A heater located in the atmosphere of fuel cell system is actuated when the temperature is below the predetermined threshold which is 0-15degreesC.    USE - For regulating the temperature of dormant fuel cell backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The system is maintained at the operating temperature which is about 50-70degreesC by using a heater. Hence the start up time is minimized and the power is provided in a timely manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of logic steps of temperature regulating method.
NOVELTY - The battery hold-down assembly (54) has a U-shaped structure of retainer (188) made of plastic with a base extended between the legs. The legs and base has dividers extend from lower surface of retainer. The retainer is located on the top of battery (52). The ends (226,228) of a metal rod (190) are extended through an aperture and a nut (192) respectively.    USE - For use in battery tray assembly of vehicle (both claimed) e.g. golf car, utility vehicle, lawnmower and other turf care vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is protected between retainer and battery tray.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery tray assembly; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery tray assembly.    Battery (52)    Battery hold-down assembly (54)    Retainer (188)    Metal rod (190)    Nut (192)    Ends of metal rod (226,228)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying at least a portion of the surface of the structure (1000) with a first elastomeric coating (1600), prior to embedding and sealing at least one photovoltaic module (1400) within the first elastomeric coating. A second elastomeric coating is applied over the first elastomeric coating, around the perimeter of the photovoltaic module.    USE - For surface of e.g. modern dwelling.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies and ensures reliable formation of seamless and continuous elastomeric waterproofing and weatherproofing structure, at improved durability. Ensures sufficient weatherproofing and waterproofing performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the elastomeric waterproofing and weatherproofing structure.    Structure (1000)    Elastomeric coating (1200)    Photovoltaic module (1400)    First elastomeric coating (1600)    Inter-ply layer (1750)
NOVELTY - A housing (12) has an external cavity (16) that receives a removable battery pack (22) and two electrical contacts (30,36). An electrical contact (30) is adapted to electrically couple to the battery pack along a contact plane (36). Another electrical contact (32) is adapted to electrically couple to the battery pack along another contact plane (40). The contact planes which are angled relative to each other, such that the contact plane (36) is perpendicular to another contact plane (40).    USE - Battery powered electronic device e.g. mobile computer terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The contact planes are angled relative to each other, such that the device is adapted to electrically couple to the battery along more than one axis or plane and the battery contact in the terminals are prevented from being disconnected, such that the continuous battery contact is ensured and frequent loss of power in the terminals is reduced, hence the workers can continue to perform the task without any interruption, so as to increase the efficiency and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device powering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the electronic device provided with the removed battery pack.    Housing (12)    External cavity (16)    Battery pack (22)    Electrical contacts (30,32)    Contact planes (36,40)
NOVELTY - The non-directional connection module has the conductive elements (1,3) that are connected to the positive and negative poles of a battery (4). The conductive element (3) has a hole (31) through which the positive pole of the battery is inserted. An insulation element (2) made of plastic is positioned between the conductive elements. The insulation element has a hole (21) so that the positive pole of the battery is inserted through the holes (21,31) to be in contact with the conductive element (1).    USE - For non-directional connector (claimed) used in non-directional connection device (claimed) for connecting batteries of electronic appliance such as flash light, camera, portable audio player, portable stereo speaker and remote control.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of the battery is performed by the user easily and quickly without considering the positive and negative poles of the batteries during emergency and weak ambient light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the battery chamber.    Conductive elements (1,3)    Insulation element (3)    Battery (4)    Holes (21,31)    Non-directional connector (103)
NOVELTY - The massager (10) has a support (20) including two members (22, 24) rotatably connected together. An end (28) of the support is connected to a clip (30), and another end (32) of the support is pivotally connected to another support (40) by a pivoting hinge (42). The latter support is extendable in length and supports a massager (50) by a free end (44), where the massager comprises a battery compartment (54) and a set of massaging prongs (60) extending away from the massager for engaging a user`s head. The supports are fabricated in plastic or metal.    USE - Vibrating head massager for massaging head.    ADVANTAGE - The head massager is safe, convenient, effective and has therapeutic qualities, eye catching design, versatility, durability, time savings, energy savings, portability, light weight, compact size and design, which is easily stored and transported while traveling. The head massager is easily adjusted for a wide range of massaging options.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vibrating head massager in use on a person`s head.    Vibrating head massager (10)    Supports (20, 40)    Members (22, 24)    Ends (28, 32)    Clip (30)    Pivoting hinge (42)    Free end (44)    Massager (50)    Battery compartment (54)    Massaging prongs (60)
NOVELTY - The design has a scoop-shaped camera connector e.g. mini universal serial bus male receptacle, which is surrounded by a plastic feature on a camera. A mating dock connector e.g. mini universal serial bus female plug, is surrounded by an overmold with a custom shape on a docking device e.g. printer, that interlocks with a scoop shape on the camera. A uniquely-shaped overmold on the dock connector interlocks with the lead-in design around the camera connector.    USE - Used for a universal docking of multiple camera style, that is utilized for battery charging and printing, viewing, and sharing of photos for a customer.    ADVANTAGE - The uniquely-shaped overmold on the dock connector interlocks with the lead-in design around the camera connector, thus allowing for the universal docking of multiple camera styles without the need for custom inserts, while forcing the connectors to self-align, making docking easy and smooth for a customer. The design provides a mechanical support from side forces on the camera while docked and relieves forces on the connectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a camera underside with mini universal serial bus receptacle connector and scoop-shaped lead-in.
NOVELTY - A thickener is a water swellable thickener containing (meth)acrylic acid salt of crosslinked polymer (A), crosslinking agent (B) and crosslinking agent (C). The crosslinking agent (B) is alkaline and hydrolysable. The crosslinking agent (C) is alkaline and non-hydrolysable. The thickener contains crosslinking agent (B) and crosslinking agent (C) in weight ratio of 2.3-5.8. The thread forming property of compound which consists of thickener (3 wt.pts) and 37 wt.% of aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide (100 wt.pts), is 0-10 mm.    USE - Thickener for cathode of alkaline cell (claimed), silver oxide cell, nickel hydrogen storage battery, alkaline button cell and nickel cadmium storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thickener provides alkaline cell having excellent impact resistance, discharge characteristic and thread forming property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thickener is a water swellable thickener containing (meth)acrylic acid salt of crosslinked polymer (A), crosslinking agent (B) and crosslinking agent (C). The crosslinking agent (B) is alkaline and hydrolysable. The crosslinking agent (C) is alkaline and non-hydrolysable. The thickener contains crosslinking agent (B) and crosslinking agent (C) in weight ratio of 2.3-5.8. The thread forming property of compound which consists of thickener (3 wt.pts) and 37 wt.% of aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide (100 wt.pts), is 0-10 mm. The viscosity of gel (GA) obtained by stir-mixing 35 wt.% of aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide (100 wt.pts), thickener (2 wt.pts) and zinc powder (200 wt.pts), is 30-200 Pa.seconds at 25degreesC.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system consists of a supply unit, a water-content acquisition unit, and a control unit. The supply unit supplies reactive gas to a solid polymer electrolyte membrane form fuel cell (1). The water-content acquisition unit acquires water content of electrolyte film of fuel cell after stopping generation of electric power. The control unit controls the operation of the supply unit such that the reactive gas for removing the water content inside the fuel cell is intermittently supplied based on the water content acquired by the water content acquisition unit.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is economical, and efficiently discharge water content from fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Air pump (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has plate-shaped single cell (40) provided in fuel gas flow path and rotating shaft (20). The single cell comprises electrolyte film (41), catalyst electrode layer formed on electrolyte film and oxidation gas passageway formed on electrode layer, to induce oxidation gas towards vicinity of shaft from outer periphery of electrolyte film. The fuel gas flow path is formed in shape to permit movement of water from rotating shaft side to outer periphery of electrolyte film, when single cell is rotated focusing on rotating shaft, and inducing fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell is used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses reduction of water content of electrolyte film by low steam partial pressure of oxidation gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a plate-shaped single cell (40) provided in a fuel gas flow path, and a rotating shaft (20) penetrating single cell at right angles to surface direction, and takes lead in rotation of the single cell. The single cell comprises an electrolyte film (41) consisting of a solid polymer electrolyte, a catalyst electrode layer formed on both surfaces of the electrolyte film and an oxidation gas passageway formed on any one of the catalyst electrode layer, to induce oxidation gas towards vicinity of the rotation shaft from the outer peripheral portion of electrolyte film. The fuel gas flow path is formed in the shape to permit movement of water from the rotating shaft side to the outer peripheral portion of the electrolyte film, when the single cell is rotated focusing on the rotating shaft and inducing fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section model of the outline structure of fuel cell.    Rotating shaft (20)    Single cell (40)    Electrolyte film (41)    Cathode (42)    Anode (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises catalyst electrode layers (3) including electrode forming layers (3a-3c) positioned on both faces of a solid electrolyte film (2), and gaseous diffusion layers (4) arranged on the outer surface of the catalyst layers. The amount of the electrolyte contained in the electrode forming layer (3a) adjoining the diffusion layer is high compared to the amount of electrolyte in the electrode forming layer (3c) adjoining the solid electrolyte film. An ionic conduction region (6) penetrating the catalyst layer is formed in the stacking direction.    USE - Solid polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reactivity of the catalyst electrode layer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the Solid polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    Solid polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell (1)    Solid electrolyte film (2)    Catalyst electrode layer (3)    Catalyst electrode forming layers (3a-3c)    Gaseous diffusion layer (4)    Ionic conduction region (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a seal (510) with a convex-shaped lip portion (512) protruded in lamination direction and contacted to the lamination surface of a separator (300) that suppresses the circulation of fluid. The separator is seen from the lamination direction of fuel cell so that the adhesive layer (342) of separator and lip portion of seal are not overlapped.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of seal defect is suppressed so that the deterioration of quality of fuel cell is suppressed more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross sectional views of the separator.    Separator (300)    Frame (340)    Adhesive layer (342)    Seal (510)    Lip portion (512)
NOVELTY - Direct methanol type fuel cell (1) comprises fuel-cell main body (2) having concentration adjustment part (3) that adjusts the aqueous methanol solution concentration by making the solution in contact with a clathrate compound and adsorbate. The adjustment part is of permeable films with greater than or equal to1 film of solid permeable membrane. The concentration adjustment part is the adsorbate holding part filled with adsorbate.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell for adjusting methanol concentration.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell easily adjusts appropriate methanol concentration and exhibits maximum performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a methanol concentration adjustment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the direct methanol type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Direct methanol type fuel cell (1)    Fuel-cell main body (2)    Concentration adjustment part (3)    Supply fuel tank (5)    High concentration fuel tank (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink containing a catalyst component and a cation exchange resin is applied on a support and dried to form a catalyst layer. The catalyst layer is contacted with solution obtained by dissolving salt of rare earth element under pressure reduction environment. The catalyst layer is then dried, and bonded to at least one surface of polymer electrolyte membrane by thermo compression. A polymer electrolyte fuel cell is manufactured. The rare earth element is cerium.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is manufactured with improved durability and electric power generation ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing process of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A battery box (17) has L-shaped bending engagement element (25) protruded from the outer wall of base plate and L shaped element (27) with protruded nail (28) provided in edge of base plate. The built-in stove has a base plate (30) comprising engagement holes (31) for inserting engagement element, guide holes (33) for inserting L-shaped element and locking hole (34) for securing protruded nail of L-shaped element. The battery box is attached to the built-in stove by inserting L- shaped elements in to the holes of built-in stove.    USE - Heating cooker e.g. built-in stove. Can also be used in table stove etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can be easily attached easily to the heating cooker in stable state, since protruded nail of battery box is secured to the locking hole of built-in stove and the speed of assembly process of heating cooker is increased. The manufacturing cost of heating cooker is reduced, since the additional screw for attaching battery box to heating cooker is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of attachment method of battery box.    Battery box (17)    L-shaped bending engagement element (25)    L-shaped element (27)    Protruded nail (28)    Base plate (30)    Engagement holes (31)    Guide holes (33)    Locking hole (34)
NOVELTY - An electrode (25) having several protrusion is located between core (7) and commutator (8). An insulating guide (10) is protrudingly provided in the electrode towards the radial direction of rotating shaft (6) for winding the wire.    USE - Rotor for DC motor. Can also be used in starter of engine e.g. snowmobile used with vehicle-mounted battery and starter of internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The processing of wire is performed appropriately in the periphery of commutator. Hence fusing is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of DC motor.    Rotating shaft (6)    Core (7)    Commutator (8)    Insulating guide (10)    Electrode (25)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly comprises an anode side gaseous-diffusion layer and a cathode side gaseous-diffusion layer each provided with air holes. The maximum value of the porosity of air holes of anode side gaseous-diffusion layer having diameter of about 80-120 microns is larger than that of porosity of air holes of cathode side gaseous-diffusion layer having diameter of about 10-40 microns.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cells used as power supply for moving object.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable electric power generation performance ranging from low-humidity environment to high-humidity environment can be provided by membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the porosity distribution of air hole of anode side gaseous-diffusion layer and cathode side gaseous-diffusion layer of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves pulling a high polymer film (20) wound by a feed roller (12) to the side surrounding wall of suction roller (14). The air which exists between the side surrounding wall of suction roller and electrode paste coated surface of cover (18) is sucked with a pump connected with cover through inhalation tube (40).    USE - Method for manufacturing electrolyte and electrode assembly for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling generated in the electrode and electrode assembly can be prevented efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte and electrode assembly manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of electrolyte and electrode assembly manufacturing apparatus.    Feed roller (12)    Suction roller (14)    Cover (18)    High polymer film (20)    Inhalation tube (40)
NOVELTY - A catalyst solution capable of melting a catalyst containing noble metals is supplied with respect to gas passageway formed in a fuel cell comprising an electrode. The gas passageway supplies a reactive gas to the electrode. The catalyst solution allowed to pass through the gas passageway is recovered.    USE - Method for recovering catalyst from fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective recovery of catalyst from fuel cell, without using a special installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the process for catalyst recovery from fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (1) comprises an upper chamber (4) including a ceiling (6) that incline with respect to a horizontal surface. An upstream connection hole (36) formed on the ceiling is positioned in a region which is highest with respect to the gravity direction of the ceiling as a result of the inclination.    USE - Ion exchanger for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The air retained in the ion exchanger is easily discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the ion exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion exchanger (1)    Ion exchange resin (2)    Upper chamber (4)    Ceiling (6)    Upstream connection hole (36)
NOVELTY - The coating solution of an electrolyte resin is coated on a catalyst metal plate (1), dried and an electrolyte film (2) is produced. The electrolyte film is subjected to scratch hardness test. The electrolyte resin of the electrolyte film peeled from the catalyst metal plate by scratch hardness test is judged as electrolyte resin suitable for fuel cell.    USE - Inspection of electrolyte resin used for manufacture of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte resin suitable for fuel cell is determined easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the form of electrolyte film produced on catalyst metal plate.    Catalyst metal plate (1)    Electrolyte film (2)
NOVELTY - The element has insulation board (2) which is between electrode group (3) and sealing board consists of thermosetting resin and contains glass fiber as frame material. The glass fiber is parallel to the line which passes along maximum outer diameter from one end surface to other end surface of insulation board. The distance from the center without one glass fiber interrupting from one end surface to other end surface of insulation board is within 60% of radius.    USE - Electrochemical element e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as drive power supply for housing equipments, motor vehicle, elevator etc.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaustion of gas can be made efficiently in the electrochemical element exterior without interrupting gas passageway inside the electrochemical element when the electrochemical element of high energy density is used abnormally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of opening of case before sealing with sealing board.    Insulation board (2)    Electrode group (3)    Case (4)    Holes (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - A seal element comprises of combination of a valve body (1) made of e.g. metal, and a rubber like elastic body (2) which adhered a stiffener layer (3) e.g. metal to the surface (2a). The seal element contacts/separates to compensate for the opening and closing operation of a valve.    USE - Seal structure for valve used for opening and closing operation of high pressure gas in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents elastic deformation of the rubber like elastic body even if high pressure is applied. Prevents generation of damage by restraining walk out phenomena of the seal element. Improves sealing performance during valve closure while ensuring effective utilization of the elasticity of the thin film formed rubber layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the seal structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Valve body (1)    Rubber like elastic body (2)    Surface (2a)    Bottom face (2b)    Stiffener layer (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves engaging glass substrate (11) in the sealant (15) to which cooling contraction is carried out. An opening is sealed by the expansion of sealant and contraction of metal cell container (10) by equalization of temperature of metal cell container after integrating sealant in the opening of metal cell container.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte solution can be prevented so that the battery characteristics can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of dye sensitizing solar cell.    Dye sensitizing solar cell (1)    Metal cell container (10)    Glass substrate (11)    Electrolyte solution (14)    Sealant (15)
NOVELTY - An airtight heat insulation container (2) accommodates a fuel cell stack (S). A temperature detector (31) detects the temperature of the fuel cell stack. A control apparatus (32) operates a heating apparatus (3), when the detected value is less than the lower limit of the temperature range suitable for storage of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Transport and storage container for polymer electrolyte fuel-cell stack used in midget submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content of polymeric ion exchange membrane can be maintained by using less heat energy for heating the fuel cell stack. Hence favorable quality of fuel cell stack can be maintained for a long time. The running cost is made low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel-cell-stack transport and storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell-stack transport and storage container (1)    Airtight heat insulation container (2)    Heating apparatus (3)    Temperature detector (31)    Control apparatus (32)    Fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - The coating film material has inner, outer and intermediate thermoplastic synthetic resin layers (15,13,14). Insulating fine particles (16) are dispersed on the intermediate thermoplastic synthetic resin layer. The content rate of the insulating fine particles in the intermediate layer is 1-30 wt.%.    USE - Coating film material for lead wire of thin polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the lead wire and the metal layer in the container is prevented without reducing the airtightness of the container by providing three thermoplastic synthetic resin layers on the lead wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film coated lead wire for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial expanded side view of the coating film material for lead wire.    Container (1)    Lead wire (2)    Outer thermoplastic synthetic resin layer (13)    Intermediate thermoplastic synthetic resin layer (14)    Inner thermoplastic synthetic resin layer (15)    Insulating fine particles (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a purification device (9) for purifying the water flows through a water supply path (18). A return path (17) returns the water from a purification water tank to recycled water tank (7). A controller (10) circulates water between purification and recycled water tanks in water purification operation mode by operating a pump (8). The amount of water cycle in the water purification operation mode is reduced when the temperature of recycled water is less than predetermined threshold value, and vice-versa.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal deterioration of purification device is prevented by low-cost and simple structure. Electrical conductivity of water is reliably maintained to less value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pumps (6,8)    Recycled water tank (7)    Purification device (9)    Controller (10)    Cooling-water return path (17)    Water supply path (18)
NOVELTY - A supply manifold supplies reaction gas for electrochemical reaction, with respect to each single fuel cell, and a discharge manifold (100Mo) discharges the exhaust gas containing unconsumed reactive gas and the water generated from each cell, during the electrochemical reaction. A waste-water flow path (47) for exclusive use, is formed for discharging the condensed water (Wc) to the exterior of the fuel cell stack (100), when generated water contained in the exhaust gas condenses within the discharge manifold.    USE - Electric power generation fuel cell stack e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system which supplies electric power to battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The flowing-in of water condensed within the discharge manifold, into a single fuel cell, is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (46)    Waste-water flow path (47)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Discharge manifold (100Mo)    Condensed water (Wc)
NOVELTY - A thermal accumulator (3) heat-exchanges with a refrigerant flowing through the ventilation paths (4,5) and heat-stored into the ventilation paths connecting to a freezer compartment (2) of refrigerator (1). The refrigerator cools a compressed air heated by compression of compressor.    USE - Refrigeration system used for air-cycle refrigerator for air conditioning and refrigeration of goods, such as fresh food like greens.    ADVANTAGE - Performs refrigeration system operation efficiently, and provides refrigeration system with easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of refrigeration system schematic structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Refrigerator (1)    Freezer compartment (2)    Thermal accumulator (3)    Ventilation paths (4,5)
NOVELTY - A bladder (3) is made of rubber like elastic material, and arranged in shell (1). A compression gas is enclosed in gas chamber (4) surrounded by the shell and bladder via gas enclosure hole (8) provided in curved surface shape top unit (7) of the shell. A liquid is introduced into a liquid chamber (5) surrounded by a cover unit (2) and bladder from exterior via liquid introduction hole (6) provided in the cover unit. A sealing unit (10) is interposed between the gas valve (9) that seals the gas enclosure hole, and curved surface shape top unit of shell.    USE - Accumulator for use in pump for pressure accumulation of tap water or well water.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves stable buffering effect even when accumulator is used in large atmosphere of pressure fluctuation for a long period of time. Prevents leakage of gas from gas enclosure hole reliably. Provides sufficient compressive force with respect to seal washer without damaging the seal washer. Acquires and maintains favorable sealing function with respect to curved surface shape top unit of shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of accumulator.    Shell (1)    Cover unit (2)    Bladder (3)    Gas chamber (4)    Liquid chamber (5)    Liquid introduction hole (6)    Curved surface shape top unit (7)    Gas enclosure hole (8)    Gas valve (9)    Sealing unit (10)
NOVELTY - The rubber mat (121) has upper and lower surface buffer areas. The direction of elastic constant of lower surface buffer area is smaller than elastic constant of upper surface buffer area. The upper and lower surface buffer area absorbs dimension variation of the buffer configuration space between the battery case (103) and battery pack (111) due to the vibration transmitted by power tool.    USE - Battery pack for hand-held power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of conducting wire connecting the battery cells can be prevented. The positional offset of the rubber mat with respect to battery case can be prevented so that crushing of rubber mat can also be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery pack.    Battery pack (101,111)    Battery case (103)    Wall surface (103a)    Battery cover (105)    Battery cell (113)    Rubber mat (121)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolyte layer, electrode layer, and separator. Separator is arranged such that space where reactive gas circulates, is formed between electrode layer and separator. Wall surface of space has seal portion. Porous portion (25c) is arranged in space, such that gap is formed between seal portion and porous portion. Porous portion has porous component (124c) along which reactive gas is passed, and closed portion (126c) provided at outer periphery of porous component.    USE - Fuel cell is used for fuel cell system such as solid polymer-type fuel cell system mounted on vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell efficiently utilizes reactive gas, even when porous component is arranged in the space between separator and electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has an electrolyte layer, an electrode layer provided on one side of the electrolyte layer, and a separator. The separator is arranged such that a space where reactive gas circulates, is formed between electrode layer and separator. The separator has a discharge port for discharging the reactive gas from the space, and a supply port for supplying reactive gas to the space. The wall surface of the space has a seal portion provided between electrode layer and separator. A porous portion (25c) is arranged in the space, such that a gap is formed between seal portion and porous portion. The porous portion has porous component (124c) along which reactive gas is passed, and a closed portion (126c) provided at outer periphery of porous component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing illustrating the relationship between porous portion of cathode side, and gasket.    Membrane electrode gas diffusion layer assembly (22)    Porous portion (25c)    Gasket (26)    Porous component (124c)    Closed portion (126c)
NOVELTY - The abnormality diagnosis system has a voltage detection unit (1) to detect voltages of the cell groups in a fuel cell stack (100). A signal-processing unit (8) calculates frequency corresponding to the voltages and extracts a predetermined frequency range. The abnormality of the electric power generation system is determined based on the diagnosis of the predetermined frequency range.    USE - Abnormality diagnosis system for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used in home.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the fuel cell stack can be diagnosed from the predetermined frequency range, and hence calculation of average voltage and voltage variation and use of monitor can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) abnormality diagnosis method for fuel cell electric power generation system; and    (2) operating method for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the abnormality diagnosis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detection unit (1)    Output terminals of fuel cell stack (3a,3b)    Direct current detection line (4)    Signal processing unit (8)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - A vibration-generation unit (30) and battery holder can be attached or detached through the attachment and detachment portion which is formed in the rubber pipe. The vibration-generation portion consists of the flexible pipe where the male penis can be inserted, and a motor (35) and the eccentric weight (37) provided in the rotating shaft (36). The battery holder is used for supplying electric power to the motor.    USE - Electrically-driven massage system for male penis training to remedy erectile dysfunction. Can also be used as an instrument for semen extraction and collection in stock raising industry.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures vibration stimulation in which penis can be trained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the electrically-driven massage system for males. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vibration-generation unit (30)    Power cord (34)    Motor (35)    Rotating shaft (36)    Eccentric weight (37)
NOVELTY - A heat-transfer medium engages with several cells in the fuel cell stack (50). The fuel cell stack is adjoined to a steam generator (60) so that heat conduction connection is made with heat-transfer medium. The steam generation device generates steam based on the amount of heat supplied to cells through the heat-transfer medium.    USE - Fuel-cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the fuel-cell electric power generation system can be improved. The power generation system with simpler structure can be achieved, so that the manufacturing cost of the system is reduced. The heat produced in medium-temperature type fuel cell stack can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pure water tank (22)    Modifier (24)    Fuel cell stack (50)    Steam generator (60)    Fuel-cell electric power generation system (70)
NOVELTY - A water gauge installed in a steam separator (14) separating steam-water in downstream of the fuel cell, measures water level of the steam separator. A controller (30) changes the operating method and driving state of the fuel cell based on the measurement result.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and the motive power performance are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steam separator (14)    Air-supply apparatus (16)    Pressure-governing apparatus (17)    Cooling system (21)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprises an electrolyte-film base (12) formed of polymer electrolyte having proton conductivity, and a reinforcement portion (14) containing material. The reinforcement portion containing material has less expansion-contraction accompanying moisture absorption and drying in line form.    USE - For fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane suppresses of the proton-conductive fall, and has excellent strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electrolyte film.    Electrolyte film (10)    Electrolyte-film base (12)    Reinforcement portion (14)
NOVELTY - The thermal medium flow paths are made adjacently connected, conveying the thermal medium to heat transfer unit coming from thermal medium supply manifold (125,126). The heat transfer unit receives and relays the heat between the reaction sections. The reactive gas discharge manifold (127) upon conveying the reactive gas, emits the heat to the surfaces of stack (111) which is then relayed to the heat transfer unit.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer-electrolyte fuel cell, polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to fasten the rise of temperature of stack, thus shortens charging-starting time of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a fuel cell.    Cell (11)    Cell stacked body (50)    Stack (111)    Thermal medium supply manifold (125,126)    Reactive gas discharge manifold (127)
NOVELTY - The press separator (20) has a fluid flow path (35) comprising a linear path (35s) and a curved path (35t) that are arranged in parallel to each other. The channel width of the linear path is greater than the curvature of the curved path. The space between the fluid flow paths arranged in the curved path is larger than the space between the fluid flow paths arranged in the linear path.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity between the fluid flow paths in the press separator can be homogenized and power generation efficiency of the separator can be improved by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) molding die; and    (2) press separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fluid flow path of the press separator.    Manifolds (15a,15b,16a,16b,17a,17b)    Press separator (20)    Fluid flow path (35)    Linear path (35s)    Curved path (35t)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing press molding of a metal thin plate (2) using predetermined metal mold (42) e.g. roll metal mold. The press molding of the metal thin plate is performed in the temperature-range region maintained during electric power generation.    USE - For manufacturing press metal separator for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is manufactured in predetermined manner efficiently so that deformation such as curvature due to residual stress during electric power generation is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) press metal separator for fuel cell; and    (2) press metal separator manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of press metal separator manufacturing apparatus.    Metal thin plate (2)    Press metal separator manufacturing apparatus (40)    Chamber (42)    Metal mold (43)    Convex portions (46,49)
NOVELTY - The method involves closing the outlet valve of reformer and filling the reformer with the fuel for reforming just before the stop. The supply of reforming water to the evaporator and combustion of combustion section are stopped at the time of stopping supply of fuel for reforming to the reforming section.    USE - For shutdown of reformer in polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in durability of catalyst can be reduced efficiently even if the starting and stopping of supply of fuel are repeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the time chart for shutdown operation of reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A gasket is integrally formed with a side section on both sides of a seal lip, whose height is lesser than that of seal lip. An opening (33) of an injection gate (32) in inner surface of a cavity (34) of a metal mold (31), is formed in a position corresponding to the side section of the gasket. The opening is set to an ellipse shape extended along the longitudinal direction of the gasket, and molding material is injected through the opening into the cavity, to form the gasket.    USE - For manufacturing gasket used as seal for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opening of the gate of the metal mold is made large, and the lack of filling produced by the increase of injection resistance can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and the bottom view of the principal portion of the metal mold used for manufacturing gasket. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal mold (31)    Injection gate (32)    Opening (33)    Cavity (34)    Length of opening (a)    Breadth of opening (b)
NOVELTY - A stator (2) has a resin portion (4) covering the stator coil. The partitions (4a-4c) are provided in the surface of the resin portion at the axial direction end portion, such that rotor is surrounded by the resin portion. An oil coolant path (4f) supplies oil coolant to the periphery of the partitions.    USE - Rotary electric machine e.g. three phase-alternate current synchronous motor used in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle e.g. front engine front wheel drive (FF) vehicle and front engine rear wheel drive (FR) vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle. Also used in industrial apparatus, air-conditioners, environmental apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As partitions are provided on the surface of the resin portion which covers the stator coil, surface area of the resin portion is increased and cooling of the stator coil is improved. The chance of cooling medium entering between the rotor and the stator is prevented and increase in rotor rotation resistance is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a stator.    Stator (2)    Resin portion (4)    Partitions (4a-4c)    Oil coolant supply region (4e)    Oil coolant path (4f)
NOVELTY - Insulators are fixed together using a nut (10). The secondary insulator is fixed to stator core and contains outer side resin component (5) while the primary insulator is fixed with stator core and contains inner side resin component (4). The inner side resin component contains through hole (4a) that receives bolt (11), and coil side bus bar (9). The outer side resin component contains a nut and lead side bus bar (8u).    USE - Used for industrial apparatus, air conditioning equipment, environmental apparatus, vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to standardize a stator coil using insulator with resin and stator core that is easily fixable. Enables to easily fix an insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional drawing showing a portion of motor generator of rotary electric machine.    Inner side resin component (4)    Through hole (4a)    Outer side resin component (5)    . Lead side bus bar (8u)    Coil side bus bar (9)    Nut (10)    Bolt (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves opening a purge valve in fuel flow path before supplying fuel to fuel cell from fuel tank, and closing the purge valve after preset time from start of fuel supply. The purge valve is opened and closed, based on signal from a fuel-tank attachment-detachment detection mechanism.    USE - For supplying fuel in fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed), mounted in vehicle and residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel can be supplied to fuel cell without damaging the fuel cell. The purge gas can be discharged from fuel flow path efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining fuel-supply process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (110) with the separators (126,128) on its both sides, has anode side catalyst layer (116) and cathode side catalyst layer (114) with an electrolyte film (112) in-between. The water repellent processing is partially performed to the anode side and cathode side porous films (124,122) that are formed on respective surfaces of the MEA .    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wet condition of the electrolyte film is maintained even in low humid environment as the porous films subjected to water repellent processing are used so that power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Electrolyte film (112)    Cathode side catalyst layer (114)    Anode side catalyst layer (116)    Cathode side porous film (122)    Anode side porous film (124)    Separators (126,128)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a controller (91) that selectively performs control to pre-heat a modifier (20) and control that does not carry out pre-heating, when injecting modification water (w1) and exhaust-heat-collection humidified water (w4) into the water possession units (83,84) from the state that does not have water in the water possession unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Waiting time when performing electric power generation test after the completion of injection of water can be shortened, since unnecessary pre-heating is not performed when not doing electric power generation test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Modifier (20)    Water possession units (83,84)    Controller (91)    Modification water (w1)    Exhaust-heat-collection humidified water (w4)
NOVELTY - The battery module (M) in fuel cell stack, has anode gas passageway (21) and cathode gas passageway (31) which are formed between membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) (7A,7B) and anode gas passageway (22) and cathode gas passageway (32) which are formed between heat-transfer portion (H) and MEA near the heat-transfer portion. The heating-medium flow paths (36) are adjoined to the anode and cathode gas passageways.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel-cell system for hybrid electric-vehicle, two-wheeled-motor vehicle, domestic-electrical appliance, portable computer apparatus, mobile phone, portable audio equipment, portable information terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of electric power generation of fuel cell stack can be improved reliably, by equalizing the temperature of anode and cathode gases in passageways in battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery module in the fuel cell stack.    MEAs (7A,7B)    Anode gas passageways (21,22)    Cathode gas passageways (31,32)    Heating-medium flow paths (36)    Heat-transfer portion (H)    Battery module (M)
NOVELTY - A sensor measures an edge voltage which is a voltage at the edge of a fuel cell stack. A comparator compares the measured edge voltage with a predetermined average voltage of the fuel cell stack for judging whether the measured impedance of the membrane can be handled as a true value. The measured impedance is handled as the true value, when the edge voltage is higher than the average voltage and the electric power generation is controlled accordingly.    USE - For use in electric power generation controller (claimed) for judging state of solid polymer electrolyte membrane or ion-exchange membrane of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The result of impedance is reinforced by the measurement of the edge voltage. The reliability of the measurement result of the impedance can be increased. The electric power generation state can be controlled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power generation controller;    (2) membrane state judgment method; and    (3) electric power generation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of controlling the electric power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A gas pipe (10e,11e) supplies various gases to electric power generation unit and a gas pipe (10f,11f) discharges the various gases from electric power generation unit. The various gases supplied from the pipe (10e,11e) are adjoined through the channel and moved inside the single cell through a return pipe (10g-12g) provided in other end of fuel cell stack (1). The various gases are made to move through the channel provided between different electric power generation units from the outbound path of single cell (2) and discharged from the pipe (10f,11f).    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of single cell at the gas supply side and gas discharge side is detected efficiently, since the various gases are made to move through the channel between different electric power generation units from the outbound path of single cell. Hence the driving cost is reduced and the operational efficiency of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Single cell (2)    Gas pipe (10e,10f,11e,11f)    Return pipe (10g-12g)    End plate (50)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a molten layer (41e) formed on predetermined portion of a top packing element (41) other than inner side resin layer (41d). The thickness of the molten layer is smaller than the thickness of the inner side resin layer and melting point of the molten layer is lower than the melting point of the inner side resin layer.    USE - Secondary battery installed in battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge current generated from the secondary battery is increased and overcharging of the battery is prevented by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Top packing element (41)    Outer side resin layer (41a)    Adhesive layer (41b)    Metal layer (41c)    Inner side resin layer (41d)    Molten layer (41e)
NOVELTY - The gasket made of rubber has a seal (5) comprising inner and outer seals (11,12) consisting of bidirectionaly protruding cross-sectional triangular lips (6,7). The apex angle of the cross sectional lips is 50-70degrees. An annular connector (8) connects the inner and outer seals.    USE - Gasket sealed between separators of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A stabilized sealing performance is realized for a long period of time so that the falling down of gasket is prevented reliably. A good installation stability is realized with equal sealing performance with respect to both sealing surfaces. The reaction force is reduced and an optimal seal contact pressure is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gasket.    Seal (5)    Lips (6,7)    Annular connector (8)    Inner seal (11)    Outer seal (12)
NOVELTY - The seal structure has a pair of seal component that mutually contacts and separates to compensate for the opening-and-closing operation of the valve. The seal component is a combination of valve body (11,13) such as metal and flat plate (12) which consists of synthetic resin. The flat plate consists of metal that adheres the rubber membrane (14) to the surface which is solidified to exhibit flat-spring property during valve closure. The valve body has contact surface (11a) which abuts to the contact portion (14b) of the rubber membrane.    USE - Seal structure of valve e.g. high-pressure-gas valve for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent sealing performance which can restrain walk out phenomena generated in the seal component, and can prevent damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the seal structure which shows the sectional drawing of the valve opening state and the valve closure state. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Valve body (11,13)    Contact surface (11a)    Flat plate (12)    Rubber membrane (14)    Contact portion (14b)
NOVELTY - The liquid is introduced into a liquid chamber (5) surrounded by a cover (2) and a bladder (3) from the exterior through a liquid introduction hole (6) provided in the cover. A step portion (8) is provided in the opening (7) vicinity of shell (1) while an annular mounting-flange (9) is provided in the opening of bladder. Another step portion corresponding to step portion (8) is formed in the mounting-flange. A annular gasket (11) which consists of favorable rubber-like elastic material is arranged from the bladder between the step portions.    USE - For e.g. pressure accumulation of tap water or well water, impact an pulsation absorption, temperature expansion compensation of piping, pressure and volume impact absorption of earthquake-resistant apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the accumulator from which the gas of gas chamber does not pass-through. Maintains stabilized and favorable buffering performance even if accumulator is left to stand in low temperature or hot atmosphere for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional drawing of accumulator.    Shell (1)    Cover (2)    Bladder (3)    Liquid chamber (5)    Liquid introduction hole (6)    Opening (7)    Step portion (8)    Mounting-flange (9)    Gasket (11)
NOVELTY - The support (4) has a pair of side walls (42) each opposing mutually at a predetermined space, while extending the walls in length direction. The support exhibits W-shaped cross section with respect to length direction by forming an angular shaped bottom face (43) connecting the lower end of side walls mutually, so that the center of bottom face along width direction is raised.    USE - For electric vehicle and other vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of battery support can be raised. The bending and deformation of support can be reduced. The vibration during driving state of vehicle can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery accommodating region of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Frame (3)    Battery support (4)    Battery (5)    Side walls (42)    Angular shaped bottom face (43)
NOVELTY - A genuine/synthetic leather cover (20) with upper and lower panels (20a,20b) connected by a slack coupling piece (20c) covers the rear sides of the display side and keypad side casings (2,3) of the mobile phone. A rectangular frame screw- fastened to the display side casing, fixes the upper panel detachably to the casing. A rectangular plate (32) inserted into a bag portion (22) of the lower panel detachably fixes the lower panel to the keypad side casing. The rectangular plate serves as battery cover.    USE - Flip-type mobile phone (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixing elements are detachably attached, the damage can be prevented. The appearance of the mobile phone during the use is maintained. The cover can be easily replaced and the mobile phone with high marketing quality can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the cover.    Display side and keypad side casings (2,3)    Cover (20)    Panels (20a,20b)    Coupling piece (20c)    Bag portion (22)    Rectangular plate (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has anode and cathode electrodes on the sides of a solid polymer film. When a reactive gas is supplied to anode and cathode electrodes, the solid polymer film reacts with reactive gas. A moisture content calculation unit (43) calculates the moisture content of the solid polymer film. An electric current controller (33) controls upper limit calculation unit (44) to calculate upper limit for generation of electric power, based on moisture content.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of solid polymer film can be suppressed by suitably controlling the upper limit for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Temperature sensor (31)    Electric current controller (33)    Timer (40)    Moisture content calculation unit (43)    Upper limit calculation unit (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has moisture absorption regions (11a,11b) provided in exits (6a,6b) of reactive gas flow paths (2,3), positioned mutually in contact with humidification regions (10a,10b) provided in inlet ports (5a,5b) of reactive gas flow paths so that moisture content in moisture absorption regions moves to the humidification regions. A water permeation layer (20) is positioned in the contact portion of humidification regions and moisture absorption regions.    USE - For electric vehicle and small co-generation system for home use.    ADVANTAGE - The compactness and reliability of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is ensured while maintaining humidification state of the electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the view of a structure on the surface of a separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reactive gas flow paths (2,3)    Inlet ports (5a,5b)    Exits (6a,6b)    Humidification regions (10a,10b)    Moisture absorption regions (11a,11b)    Water permeation layer (20)
NOVELTY - Mixture coating material (2) for positive and negative electrode is applied to the surface of a collector (1), such that mixture coating material for negative electrode is thinner than the thickness of mixture coating material for positive electrode, and a location (3) where densities of the active materials differ, is formed to a positive electrode plate (11) or a negative electrode plate (12).    USE - For non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the impregnatability of non-aqueous electrolyte. Even when active material density is made high, battery capacity variation is suppressed and favorable battery life characteristic is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the electrode plate for non-aqueous secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional model after apply-drying mixture coating material in the electrode plate, and the cross-sectional models after pressing the electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Mixture coating material (2)    Location (3)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)
NOVELTY - The respective parallel joining end surfaces (12) of holding sections (7,8) are coupled when performing the parallel arrangement of the holding sections. The respective parallel connection end surfaces (13) with nuts (14) of the holding sections are joined in a state where the holding sections are already arranged in parallel.    USE - For battery pack (claimed) used in e.g. hybrid system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures versatility, and achieves cost reduction through mass production. Can easily respond to change of the number of batteries. Improves power efficiency and cooling capability per volume of battery pack. Enables firm supporting of batteries using a simple structure, and avoids formation of useless space between the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the attachment process of battery holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Holding sections (7,8)    Joining end surfaces (12)    Connection end surfaces (13)    Nuts (14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has planar shaped liquid receiving tray (10) that is formed larger than planar projection external shape of battery module. The battery module and battery module fixing base (9) are positioned above the tray. A fixed flange portion (14) is positioned in battery module fixing base with respect to case through U-shaped folding portion (13) which gets-over upright surrounding wall (11) of tray.    USE - For backup power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The outflow of electrolyte liquid to exterior of battery pack is prevented when electrolyte liquid leaks from battery module. The accommodation maintenance of electrolyte liquid is carried out reliably at liquid receiving tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of installation state, sectional drawing and exploded perspective view of battery module fixing base and liquid receiving tray in battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module fixing base (9)    Liquid receiving tray (10)    Surrounding wall (11)    Folding portion (13)    Fixed flange portion (14)
NOVELTY - A pair of seal elements mutually contacts or separates to compensate for the opening and closing operation of a valve. The pair of seal element is a combination of rigid component (1) such as metal and rubber like elastic body (5). The rubber like elastic body has annular protrusions (6) that simultaneously contacts/separates on the rigid component.    USE - For sealing valve opening-closing operation portion of valve such as high pressure gas valve for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of damage by restraining production of walk out phenomena in the rubber like elastic body. Prevents deformation when pressure is applied to rubber like elastic body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawings at valve opening state and valve closure state of the seal structure.    Rigid component (1)    Valve seat (3)    Rubber like elastic body (5)    Annular protrusions (6)    Seal structure (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a pair of seal elements consisting of a combination of valve body (1) such as metal and rubber like elastic body (6). The valve body has annular protrusion (2) that can be contacted or separated to or from the contact surface (6a) of the rubber like elastic body set into planar shape.    USE - For sealing opening-closing portion of valve for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of damage by restraining production of walk out phenomena in the rubber like elastic body. Prevents deformation when pressure is applied to rubber like elastic body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawing showing the valve opening state of the seal structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Valve body (1,3)    Annular protrusion (2)    Rubber like elastic body (6)
NOVELTY - The dust seal (1) is provided with a seal portion (5) which connects a grommet portion (4) and a lip portion (6), and is comprised with a relation being, SasteriskLnot less thanRadivide byRb. The grommet portion has an annular groove, and the lip portion has an axial-direction cross-sectional shape at the tip which is circular arc in shape. The S is the axial-direction cross-sectional area of the seal portion, L is the length of the seal portion, Ra is the target insulation-resistance value of the seal portion, while Rb is the volume-resistivity value of the rubber-like elastic body.    USE - Used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the dust seal which has electric insulation, has good sealing performance during time of installation, does not require a wide space for radial direction during installation, improves installation operation, prevents the earth-leakage to a box from piping, prevents pulling of the seal portion in case of installation, enables suitable adhesiveness with respect to a unit of an outer-diameter lip portion, and reduces fabrication cost of a metal mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional explanatory drawing of the dust seal which disconnects and shows the dust seal to an axial direction according to a mounting state in the plane passing along an axial center. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dust seal (1)    Box (2)    Grommet portion (4)    Seal portion (5)    Lip portion (6)
NOVELTY - The dust seal (1) is provided with an internal peripheral surface which has a 1 or 2 millimeter interference that contacts with respect to the diameter of a piping (3). A convex portion that enables the internal peripheral surface to contact with a box (2) by the outer-diameter side of a bending portion (24). A seal portion (5) connects the outer diameter lip portion (4) which has the convex portion contacted to the box.    USE - Used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the dust seal which has electric insulation, has good sealing performance during time of installation, enables an easy dust seal at time of installation, improves installation operation, prevents the earth-leakage to a box from piping, prevents pulling of the seal portion in case of installation, enables suitable adhesiveness with respect to a unit of an outer-diameter lip portion, and enables to interrupt dust penetration in between the outer-diameter lip portion and upper surface portions of box by the bending portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion sectional drawing of the dust seal which cuts to an axial direction according to a mounting state in the plane passing along an axial center. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dust seal (1)    Box (2)    Piping (3)    Outer diameter lip portion (4)    Seal portion (5)    Bending portion (24)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has an electrode electrolyte film assembly (11) formed between the anode side electroconductivity separator board (12), cathode side electroconductivity separator board (14) and cooling water side separator board (16). The notch with rectangular cross-section is formed in the corner portions (18,19,20) of the boards (12,14,16), respectively.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply of electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity separator boards can be disassembled easily, by putting and twisting the jig to the notches.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode electrolyte film assembly (11)    Anode side electroconductivity separator board (12)    Cathode side electroconductivity separator board (14)    Cooling water side separator board (16)    Corner portions of boards (18,19,20)
NOVELTY - The system has a hollow-fiber-membrane type humidifier (71) which moisturizes the low-humidity gas supplied to a fuel cell. A flow-path restriction board (81) arranged in a housing (72) guides the humidified gas flowed between the hollow-fiber-membranes (73) from an entrance of the housing.    USE - For generating electric power using solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supplied to the fuel cell can obtain sufficient amount of humidification. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be ensured. The durable deterioration can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hollow-fiber-membrane humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (71)    Housing (72)    Hollow-fiber-membrane bundle (73)    High-humidity moist gas in-flow path (74)    Flow-path restriction board (81)
NOVELTY - A battery (2) is located in a case (1) and an impact-absorbing elastic spring (5) is provided for pressing the battery electrically in direction of shock position and non-shock position.    USE - Electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The energy of impact of battery and circuit board is absorbed effectively, when the impact is received. The battery and connecting terminal are connected stably. Hence the contact failure is obstructed more reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of battery holder of electric equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Battery (2)    Connecting terminal (3)    Circuit board (4)    Impact-absorbing elastic spring (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (50) has end plates (110a,110b) clamped to stack structure (51), and insulators (55a,55b) positioned between collectors (53a,53b) and end plates. A space (160) filled with air, is formed between end plates and collectors. Each insulator has transverse rib, longitudinal rib, partition rib and concave portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack such as polymer-electrolyte fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature fall of fuel cell of edge portion is suppressed, hence fuel cell stack can be operated steadily. The cost of the fuel cell stack is reduced, by avoiding need of special structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (50)    Stack structure (51)    Collectors (53a,53b)    Insulators (55a,55b)    End plates (110a,110b)    Air space (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing catalyst, electrolyte and solvent on electroconductive particle to produce catalyst-electrolyte dispersion liquid which is then dried. The mixing particle is formed to have a median size of 4-15 microns. The electric field is applied on an electrolyte film while a solid polymer electrolyte membrane is prepared. The mixing particle is made to electrically charge on the electrolyte film in which electrical field is formed. A layer containing mixing particle is formed on the electrolyte film.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst and electrolyte are distributed uniformly, hence the electrode is manufactured with excellent gaseous-diffusion property by the efficient formation of three-phase interface. The damage to the mixing particle during manufacture of fuel cell is reduced and battery performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating the electrode manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A mesh filter (4) in an exhaust gas flow path (10), removes liquid droplets in the exhaust gas. A shielding structure (2) at the downstream side of the mesh filter, has a shielding mesh (6) that holds ion exchange resin (5). The width of the shielding mesh is smaller than the width of the mesh of the mesh filter. A housing (9) accommodates the mesh filter and shielding structure.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of droplets in the exhaust gas flowpath is prevented, as droplets in the exhaust gas is removed by the mesh filter and shielding mesh. A compact vapor-liquid separation mechanism with lower pressure loss is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Shielding structure (2)    Exhaust gas inflow path (3)    Mesh filter (4)    Ion exchange resin (5)    Shielding mesh (6)    Housing (9)    Exhaust gas flowpath (10)
NOVELTY - The cell system (1) has replacement components (11) such as filters and ion exchangers accommodated inside housing (4). The replacement components are detachable with respect to sealing lid (8), while extending the sealing lid to exterior of housing.    USE - Fuel cell system including polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement components such as filters and ion exchangers can be removed safely, without replacing the whole housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and side views of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Housing (4)    Fluid piping (5)    Sealing lid (8)    Replacement components (11)
NOVELTY - The remaining-capacity sensor (20) has pair of ultrasonic transducers (36,38) that are immersed in a solution of lead storage battery through a frame (42) covering a circuit board (40) and ultrasonic transducers, when the sensor is fixed to the battery case (12). The temperature sensor provided in the circuit board controlling the transmission and reception of sound wave from the ultrasonic transducers, measures the temperature of the solution in the lead storage battery.    USE - Remaining-capacity sensor of lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining-capacity sensor of the lead storage battery can ascertain the remaining capacity of the battery using a simple structure, without damaging the solution of the lead storage battery. The battery outputs the data regarding the remaining capacity, while receiving the electrical signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the remaining-capacity sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (12)    Remaining capacity sensor (20)    Ultrasonic transducers (36,38)    Circuit board (40)    Frame (42)
NOVELTY - A heat storage pack (26), installed in a desired position on a heat supply unit (22), receives and stores heat to thermally radiate heat and perform space heating. The heat supply unit is connected to the middle of a piping (20) through which thermal medium (14) is circulated. A heat source equipment is connected to the piping to heat and circulate the thermal medium.    USE - For conditioning air in office of building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient storage of warm temperature in portable heat storage pack. Enables easy handling of heat storage pack. Ensures effective heating of space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of a heat storage pack secured to the heat supply unit of a space-heating system.    Thermal medium (14)    Piping (20)    Heat supply unit (22)    Heat storage pack (26)    Heat exchanger (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing foaming agent and foaming sintered metal powder to form foamable slurry. The foamable slurry is molded into thin-plate shape using doctor blade in carrier sheet. The spongy green board containing a foaming hole (6a) and through hole (6b) is formed by converting the foaming agents into slurry foam and drying slurry foam.    USE - For manufacturing current collection board of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as battery of mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The water in the air electrode layer is discharged efficiently, thus stable output electric power can be generated. The manufacturing cost of current collection board is reduced, since the through-hole is not processed separately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining the current collection board manufacturing process.    Current collection board (6)    Foaming hole (6a)    Through hole (6b)    Separator side surfaces (6c,6d)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a pressure vessel type magnetic floating balance (50) for evaluating the water absorption characteristic with respect to a solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell. A proton conductometry (52) measures the proton conductivity of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane simultaneously while the magnetic floating balance evaluates the water absorption characteristic of the membrane.    USE - For solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water absorption characteristics and the proton conductivity of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell can be measured simultaneously by using separate sample set in a container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrolyte-film evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of the electrolyte-film evaluation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Apparatus (30)    Humidity controller (40)    Back pressure valve (44)    Pressure vessel type magnetic floating balance (50)    Proton conductometry (52)    Electromagnet (55)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has core pack (10) that is accommodated with flexible sheet which is thinner than accommodating portion (3B) inside water-proof bag (3). The bag has opening (3A) that draws out lead wire (8) from exterior to core pack. A cord-bush (9) positioned in inner surface of opening, restricts the opening and performs insertion of lead wire with water-proof structure through a through-hole (9a).    USE - For outdoor applications.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible sheet is used instead of inner case and core pack of battery is maintained in a water-proof structure for a long period of time. The pack battery is manufactured using simplified process with high production and reduced components cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of accommodation of core pack in water-proof bag.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-proof bag (3)    Opening (3A)    Accommodating portion (3B)    Lead wire (8)    Cord-bush (9)    Through-hole (9a)    Core pack (10)
NOVELTY - An electric current detector detects the electric current produced in the fuel cell. A temperature detection sensor (4) detects the temperature of the cooling water supplied to the fuel cell stack (11). Another temperature detection sensor (5) detects the temperature of the cooling water discharged from the fuel cell stack. A control apparatus (6) controls the temperature of the fuel cell stack based on the detected electric current value, cooling water supply temperature and discharge temperature.    USE - For controlling temperature of fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte membrane type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The operating temperature of the fuel cell is held constant irrespective of change in the electric current generated in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the temperature control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature control apparatus (1)    Regulating valve (3)    Temperature detection sensors (4,5)    Control apparatus (6)    Fuel cell stack (11)
NOVELTY - A controller (13) estimates residual moisture content in fuel cell stack (1) based on electric power generation log of fuel cell stack before purge and estimates evaporation amount of water during purge based on temperature change of fuel cell stack measured by temperature measurement cell (9) with temperature sensors (10,11). The controller stops purge, when moisture degree of fuel cell stack estimated from residual moisture content and evaporation amount is less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be purged efficiently using moisture degree at the time of system stop. The durability and responsiveness during starting are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Air compressor (2)    Temperature measurement cell (9)    Temperature sensors (10,11)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The cell has gas supply hole (4c) and gas discharge hole (4d) which are formed on the surface of a metal plate (4) and arranged at the ends of the flow channel (9). The metal booths (11) attached by welding with respect to metal plate are attached to the gas supply and gas discharge holes. A flow path connector is attached with gas supply lines (12) which supply and discharge gas with respect to the flow channel. An internal communicating path connects the flow channel, gas supply line and gas discharge pipe.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas at the joints of the booths is reduced, and the damage of the fuel cell due to heat is prevented. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Metal plate (4)    Gas supply hole (4c)    Gas discharge hole (4d)    Flow channel (9)    Metal booths (11)    Gas supply lines (12)
NOVELTY - An impeller (5) for sucking and discharging fluid, is arranged, such that one portion of the impeller is contained in the space formed by extending the planar region surrounded by winding of a drive coil (3) to the axial center direction of the coil.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The pump can be started rapidly, even when the impeller is locked by freezing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pump system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the pump system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pump (1)    Housing (2)    Drive coil (3)    Impeller (5)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has an electrode assembly (200) accommodated inside an accommodation portion (340) of a lower casing (310) of a battery case (300). The electrode assembly has a separator (230) having a remainder portion (231) provided at the outer peripheral surface and fixed to a sealing portion (360) of the battery case.    USE - For mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The separator remainder portion is fixed to the sealing portion of the battery case for suppressing separator shrinkage phenomenon at high temperature, preventing internal short circuit and improving sealing force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (200)    Remainder portion (231)    Battery case (300)    Lower casing (310)    Upper housing (320)    Accommodation portion (340)    Sealing portion (360)
NOVELTY - The diffused layer has several through-holes with non-uniform internal diameter. The ratio of sum of cross-sectional area in position of the through-hole with minimum diameter of 0.1-10microns and sum of cross-sectional area in position of minimum diameter of each through-hole with non-uniform internal diameter is 60% or more. The through-hole diameter of porous base material is larger than the through-hole diameter of surface layer.    USE - For membrane-electrode assembly in fuel cell (all claimed) of solid-polymer electrolyte type.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage of diffused layer in the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of diffused layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell provided with membrane-electrode assembly.    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Electrolyte film (11)    Cathode electrode (12A)    Anode electrode (12B)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises an electrode exposed to the end surface of the main unit (1), and a groove (11) formed in the coupling surface which adjoins the end surface of the battery main unit. A protrusion provided in a connector of mobile phone main unit is inserted to the groove of the battery and an abutting piece of the connector of mobile phone main unit contacts the electrode of battery simultaneously, when the battery is accommodated in battery holder of mobile phone main unit.    USE - For mobile phone (claimed) etc.    ADVANTAGE - A reliable electrical coupling is maintained even when the mobile phone main unit vibrates or receives a strong impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery coupling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery main unit (1)    Resin (7)    Groove (11)    Main-unit partition (14)
NOVELTY - The cover (10) has a flat terminal that extends from a cylindrical drum, and an cap (1) forms a through-hole (2) in position that is concentric with terminal hole (12) formed in crimp terminal (20), when forming accommodation space in cap corresponding to the crimp terminal. A pin (3) is penetrated in the through-hole and terminal hole of crimp terminal that is accommodated in the cap, when bending runner (4) and accommodating terminal hole with respect to through hole.    USE - For protecting crimp terminal connected to power supply e.g. battery.    ADVANTAGE - The crimp terminal is protected reliably. The crimp terminal cover can be easily removed from crimp terminal, and falling off of pin penetrated in through hole and terminal hole is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the crimp terminal cover.    Cap (1)    Through-hole (2)    Pin (3)    Runner (4)    Crimp terminal cover (10)    Terminal hole (12)    Crimp terminal (20)
NOVELTY - The separator (20A) has manifold holes (11a,12a) and gas passageway (21A) with connection portion which is covered with cover plate (31A1,31A2). The fitting hole is provided in connection portion of gas passageway in separator. The projection in the cover plate is inserted into the fitting hole while fixing the cover plate to separator.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The cover plate is fixed to separator easily and efficiently with simple structure, without using adhesive agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the cover plate fixed to the separator.    Manifold holes (11a,12a)    Separator (20A)    Gas passageway (21A)    Cover plate (31A1,31A2)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode pillars which are protruded to surface of a resin-made lid (3). A polar display structure (1) is inserted to a recess (2) formed in the resin-made lid, so that polarities of electrode pillars are displayed.    USE - For polar display.    ADVANTAGE - The display destruction prevention and visibility can be improved, while suppressing the manufacturing cost of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic views of the polar display comprising the storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polar display structure (1)    Recess (2)    Resin-made lid (3)
NOVELTY - A CCD image sensor (20) converts photographed object light from a photographing lens into an image signal which is processed by an IC device (64) in a lens unit (4). The lens barrel main body (4A) is equipped with a battery (53) that supplies driving electric power to the IC device and the CCD image sensor. A conductor (51) has one end (51a) attached to the CCD image sensor and another end (51b) exposed on the outer periphery of the lens barrel main body. Another conductor (57) has one end (57a) connected to the IC device and another end (57b) arranged in a battery storage chamber (55).    USE - For digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Heat generated by CCD image sensor is externally discharged through conductor while heat generated by IC device is directed to battery through another conductor, thus suppressing temperature rise of CCD image sensor while allowing battery to be warmed. Conductors are integrally formed in lens barrel main body, thus reducing number of manufacturing processes, easing assembly of lens unit, and providing reliable insulation to CCD image sensor and IC device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the lens unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lens unit (4)    Lens barrel main body (4A)    CCD image sensor (20)    Conductor (51,57)    Ends of conductors (51a,51b,57a,57b)    Battery (53)    Battery storage chamber (55)    IC device (64)
NOVELTY - A hot water storage tank (22a) stores the heat produced by a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (10). A controller (42) sets the combination of the starting time stored in the hot water storage tank in the heat quantity exceeding a value required to provide the thermal load demand estimated based on the thermal load demand acquired from a storage unit (40) and the recovery heat amount estimated, and the stop time.    USE - Co-generation system e.g. domestic fuel cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Co-generation system which can cope appropriately for thermal load demand by hot water supply, is provided without causing cost up of control system of co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram which shows the structure of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    PEFC (10)    Hot water storage tank (22a)    Storage unit (40)    Controller (42)    Co-generation system (100)
NOVELTY - Before pouring the molten resin through the resin injection hole (25), the inclination pin (23) is fixed inside the mold cavity (26) slightly higher than the bottom molding face (14) of the core (21) to form a dent at the contact surface. After the resin solidifies, the cavity plate (22) is opened and the housing (1) is released from the core by sliding the inclination pin in a horizontal direction. The slide impression (13) formed by the inclination pin is below the bottom molding face.    USE - Battery pack comprising battery cell and circuit board, electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The level difference between the bottom surface of the housing and the slide impression formed by the inclination pin is reduced. Thus interference of the pin marks with the components accommodated in the housing is effectively avoided. The burr generation in the housing is also eliminated. Damage due to the deformation of the housing during sliding of the inclination pin is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) molding method of housing; and    (2) metal mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the housing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (1)    Slide impression (13)    Bottom molding face (14)    Core (21)    Cavity plate (22)    Inclination pin (23)    Resin injection hole (25)    Mold cavity (26)
NOVELTY - Several detection elements are provided in the exterior of fuel tank (3) for detecting the magnetic force generated from magnet (5). The detection elements are positioned in different direction with respect to the float (4) which moves with increase and decrease of fuel.    USE - For supplying power to electronic device such as notebook personal computer, small audio player and wireless headset.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount of fuel is grasped by simple structure without visually recognizing the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel tank (3)    Float (4)    Magnet (5)    Resin-made outer shell (6)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system (1) has temperature sensors (61,82) that detect temperature in fuel cell stack (10) and outside temperature, and humidity sensor (35) that detects humidity in fuel cell stack. An electronic control unit (ECU) (90) scavenges the fuel cell stack using compressor (31) based on time period calculated using difference in detected temperatures and humidity, and switches from the compressor to fan (51) for supplying external air into the fuel cell stack until humidity becomes less than preset value, at the time of stop.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system for use in vehicle e.g. fuel-cell electric vehicle and train, and non-portable power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The operation time of compressor and water in fuel cell are reduced, at the time of stop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the PEFC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PEFC system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Humidity sensor (35)    Fan (51)    Temperature sensors (61,82)    ECU (90)
NOVELTY - A stop controller stops the supply of reactive gas to a fuel cell (10), when a fuel cell system (1) is in predetermined idle state. A release controller releases the idle stop of the system, when the temperature falls below a predetermined system temperature and supplies the reactive gas to the fuel cell to restart an electric power generation.    USE - For fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used for electric vehicle such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, vessel and mobile robot.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the fuel cell can be increased. The energy consumption can be reduced suitably, while controlling the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for idle control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Reactive gas supply unit (20)    Cooling fluid flow system (40)    Electronic control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The element has metal case (14) which is sealed through annular resin made packing (13) such that it accommodates in metal case. A cure adhesive agent (15) is coated to the resin made packing and the internal cell (12) is attached to the resin made packing.    USE - Coin shaped electrochemical element e.g. coin shaped proton polymer battery, coin shaped electric double layer capacitor for use as battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of the electrochemical element can be improved efficiently and also the size of the element is reduced and it can also respond to reflow process of lead free soldering.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of coin shaped electrochemical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of coin shaped proton polymer battery.    Cap (11)    Internal cell (12)    Resin made packing (13)    Case (14)    Cure adhesive agent (15)
NOVELTY - The latent heat storage material (3) is enclosed at a solidification temperature of 5 to 60 degrees in a plastic flat case (1). The average thickness of the mat is 10 mm or less.    USE - For use in a thermal accumulator (claimed) used in temperature fluctuation prevention in a greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - Overcooling during latent heat storage material solidification can be prevented. Improves use condition of a latent heat storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the latent heat storage material mat.    Case (1)    Junction portion (2a,2b)    latent heat storage material (3)    Partition (4)    Resin sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting apparatus has a reverse-connection proof section (97b) formed in a clamp (97). The reverse-connection proof section determines the support position of a battery (22) with respect to a battery stand (88).    USE - For industrial vehicle such as lawn mower.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be accurately attached to a predetermined mounting direction on the battery stand, and the wiring fault of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged view of the back elevation of the principal portion of the battery mounting apparatus.    Battery (22)    Battery stand (88)    Clamp (97)    Reverse-connection proof section (97b)    Electrical insulator (100)
NOVELTY - The molding machine (11) comprises a movable platen (17) attached so as to move freely with respect to a connecting rod (16) arranged between a fixed plate (14) and a pressure board (15). A movable platen guide apparatus (22) which carries out the linear motion guidance of the movable platen independently is arranged between the regions other than the bed (13) upper surface and the movable platen and attached along the connecting rod.    USE - Injection molding machine of vertical and horizontal types, used for molding separator for fuel cells, light-guide plate, optical disk and lens etc.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel accuracy of the movable platen and the fixed plate is raised. The load to downward direction concerning the connecting rod in horizontal-type molding machine is reduced and the movable platen guide apparatus can be attached easily with high precision. The dimensional accuracy of the molded object is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the injection molding machine.    Injection molding machine (11)    Bed (13)    Fixed plate (14)    Pressure board (15)    Connecting rod (16)    Movable platen (17)    Movable platen guide apparatus (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a common through-hole formed in membrane electrode assembly, gaskets and separators for anode and cathode. The concave regions are formed at the periphery of separators. The terminal boards of electrodes, and end plates are assembled and fastened using a fastener.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be assembled easily, reliably and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembling method of fuel cell;    (2) test jig; and    (3) assembly jig of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Jig terminal boards (11A,11C)    Jig endplates (12A,12C)
NOVELTY - The electrode has guide groove (13a) which is opened towards separator (16) side to diffused layer (13). The guide groove equalizes the moisture content distribution in the inside of diffused layer.    USE - For fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the inside of diffused layer can be made uniform while the water within the diffused layer is drained rapidly so that the output of electrode of fuel cell can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of fuel cell electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diffused layer (13)    Guide groove (13a)    Separator (16)    Rib (16a)    Gas passageway (16b)
NOVELTY - A diffusion layer (2) has drainage gutters (4) provided at the separator side. The gutters incline at an angle of 40-75degrees in the reactive gas flow direction in a gas passage (3b) between the diffusion layer and the separator (3). The width of the drainage gutter is 0.1-1.0 mm and the depth of the drainage gutter is 20-70% of thickness of the diffused layer.    USE - Electrode of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage gutters in the diffusion layer enables easy discharge of the water collected in the diffusion layer. Hence flooding is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst layer (1)    Diffusion layer (2)    Separator (3)    Gas passage (3b)    Drainage gutter (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling-water flow path that is switched through a radiator, when circulating water temperature is higher than predetermined temperature. A completion time of warming-up is calculated as cooling water temperature reaches predetermined temperature. An electric conductivity fall time is estimated so that electric conductivity of cooling water falls to predetermined value by trapping ion in cooling water. The production of electricity is suppressed when fall time is longer than completion time, so that fall time is below completion time.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pH of cooling water is rapidly transferred to pH of grade at which the corrosion of the radiator is prevented without lengthening the warming-up time during starting of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the cooling-water control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing fluid (3) e.g. water to pass from one side of porous diffused layer (2) to another side of diffused layer, to form path in the diffused layer. Pressure applied to the diffused layer during passage of fluid, is controlled based on thickness and property of the diffused layer.    USE - For manufacturing diffused layer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layer can be obtained easily. By using diffused layer, the output of fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section drawing illustrating the path formation process.    Jig (1)    Hole (1a)    Partition plate (1b)    Porous diffused layer (2)    Fluid (3)
NOVELTY - An air humidifier (21) humidifies a low-humidity moist supplied to a fuel cell (19). The moisture content is moved from high-humidity moist to low-humidity moist through a wet heat-exchange film. The wet heat-exchange surface area in the humidifier is controlled according to the production of electricity of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance is increased and durable deterioration is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (19)    Air supply apparatus (20)    Air humidifier (21)    Heat exchanger (26)    Air filter (32)
NOVELTY - The cooling system starts generation of electric power in fuel cell stack (1) when coolant pump (4) and heater (6) are operated. The total flow of electronic control valve (9) is carried to fuel cell stack, if the temperature of bypass flow path (8) or the temperature of fuel cell stack reaches minimum driving temperature and the operation of heater is stopped. The electronic control valve is gradually switched to radiator (2) if the coolant temperature reaches the upper limit of operating temperature.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warming up time of fuel cell can be reduced and the electric power can be generated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Radiator (2)    Coolant pump (4)    Heater (6)    Bypass flow path (8)    Electronic control valve (9)
NOVELTY - A step portion (5) contacts uneven contact point of pressure plate (12) and end plate (8), by cell stacked structure (3) side rather than the case where the pressure plate is in flat form. The end plate clamps the elastic structure (11) with the cell stacked structure and pressure plate.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The uneven contact structure can exhibit sufficient resistance with respect to external force and movable range is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged view of the stack fastening structure.    Cell stacked structure (3)    Step portion (5)    End plate (8)    Elastic structure (11)    Pressure plate (12)
NOVELTY - The corrosion resistance at the periphery of the manifolds (15a,15b,16a,16b,17a,17b) is relatively higher than the other portions of the coat layers formed between electric power generation region and periphery of manifolds. The manifolds have surrounding layer characteristics such that the pH at the side of the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (30) is not easily transmitted to the separator side.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as electric power generation system in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of coat material is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the separator.    Fuel cell (2)    Manifolds (15a,15b,16a,16b,17a,17b)    Separator (20)    MEA (30)    Gas passageways (34,35)
NOVELTY - The anti-icing system has an air temperature probe (34) that detects external temperature directly or indirectly, and water temperature sensors (31,32,33) that detect water temperature of water cycle line (2). A controller (8) performs freeze-prevention driving of the water cycle line, based on detected external temperature and water temperature.    USE - For fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system used in vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing suppression of water cycle line is improved, while reducing damage to pump and heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Water cycle line (2)    Controller (8)    Water temperature sensors (31-33)    Air temperature probe (34)    Pumps (51,52)
NOVELTY - The support bracket comprises the base and straps attached to the base for attachment to a tree or a post. Several slots (3) are formed in the base for fitting respective hooks formed in the base, in different angles away from the ground.    USE - Support bracket such as adaptable devise activity bracket (ADAB) (claimed) for attaching items such as baby bouncer, and for hanging tents etc., to trees/posts in parks, camping sites, gardens, fields, etc., and for hanging solar panel, battery pack, security sensors, plants, bird house, bird feeder, fishing rods, lamps or hammocks, beach pier adaptor for windbreak, pegs, basketball or tennis ball net used for outdoor sports and recreation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The baby in the bouncer can be kept in a shade area which is safe from crawling worms in the ground, etc., hence the convenience of the baby caretaker is improved and he/she can effectively enjoy the picnic. The ADAB is weather-proof and versatile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the structure of the ADAB and the usage state of the ADAB, to the baby bouncer.    Planar elongate structure (1)    Support (2)    Slot (3)    Pathway (4)    Baby bouncer (18)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (100) has housing for connecting an accumulator inline to a hydraulic system. An elastomeric bladder is placed internally on the housing, and separates a gas compartment from a fluid compartment. An anti-extrusion device has a position in which the fluid compartment is blocked from fluid communication with the hydraulic system. The fluid compartment is opened to fluid communication with the hydraulic system in another position. The anti-extrusion device does not move from the position in response to pressure fluctuations in the hydraulic system.    USE - Used in high pressure downhole equipment such as fluid hammer, reciprocating pump, and pressure intensifier, for storing hydraulic energy associated with pressure pulsation.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-extrusion device does not move from the position in response to pressure fluctuations in the hydraulic system, thus enhancing energy efficiency of the fluid hammer, and hence improving performance of the hammer in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating an accumulator in a well bore    (2) a method for improving performance of a fluid hammer    (3) a drilling system with a fluid hammer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an inline bladder-type accumulator.    Inline bladder-type accumulator (100)    Piston (107)    Downstream threaded end (110)    Upstream threaded end (120)    Retaining nut (125)    Threaded sleeve (130)    Bladder retainer (140)    Flow diverter (145)    Threads (148)    Mandrel (160)
NOVELTY - A charging circuit is supported by the housing and electrically connectable to a power source and battery. A handle (78) carries the battery charger (14) when connected to the housing. It provides a protective structure portion extending from the housing beyond the battery. A base (22) for supporting the charger on a surface is blow-molded from an impact-resistant plastic material. The handle is connectable to the base in which the handle and the base cooperate to carry the battery charger. A locking structure releasably locks the battery charger to the base.    USE - For use in electrical equipment, such as an electric power tool, audio component, or other similar equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The combined battery charger and handle assembly can support several single battery chargers to form a battery charger capable of charging multiple batteries. The combined assembly prevents the attached battery from jarring loose or being damaged upon impact of e.g. falling or movement around a work site, because the base and/or the handle will be impacted first.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a battery charger assembly.    Battery charger (14)    Base (22)    Handle (78)    Braces (84)    Battery port (158)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (10) has a plate-like substrate (12) comprising a metal capable of being passivated. A noble-metal layer (14) is coated partially on both surfaces of substrate. A concave-convex portion (19) is formed in the region facing an electrode of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell. The coating area ratio of noble-metal layer with respect to electrode contact surface of plate is 20-100%. The coating area ratio of noble-metal layer with respect to electrode non-contact surface of plate is within the range of from 5% or more but less than 100%.    USE - Metallic bipolar plate for fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The potential of the metallic substrate is shifted from active state region to passivated state region, as local cell is formed between the metallic substrate and noble-metal layer. Hence, the corrosion resistance of the bipolar plate is improved, even if the metallic substrate is partly exposed to corrosive environment. The conductivity of the bipolar plate is improved and the contact resistance of the bipolar plate with respect to the membrane electrode assembly is lowered due to the presence of noble-metal layer. The amount of expensive noble-metal layer to be used in the bipolar plate is reduced, as the metallic substrate is coated partially with the noble-metal layer. Hence, the cost of the bipolar plate is reduced. The bipolar plate is produced in a simple manner, so that production cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the metallic bipolar plate.    Metallic bipolar plate (10)    Plate-like metallic substrate (12)    Noble-metal layer (14)    Concave-convex portion (16)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has electrical contact springs (2, 3, 4, 5) that are made of rust-free steel, and a plastic frame (1) that is fastened at the contact springs and is made of liquid crystal polymer. The plastic frame has a borehole (8) or a projecting mounting unit that is used for fastening the module at a housing of a hearing device. The plastic frame has guiding pins (6, 7) or a guiding borehole for fixing the module on a printed circuit board.    USE - Used at a housing of a hearing device e.g. headset or headphone.    ADVANTAGE - The guiding pins or guiding borehole are provided for fixing the module on the printed circuit board, and hence the hearing device can be manufactured in a simple manner and at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front side view of a battery contact module.    Plastic frame (1)    Contact springs (2, 3, 4, 5)    Guiding pins (6, 7)    Borehole (8)    Super miniature dual battery contact module (10)
NOVELTY - A locking unit has a cover protrusion wall (321) extending along a width of the battery cover (200) to couple with the main body protrusion wall. A plastic unlocking unit (400) has an operation knob (410) exposed through an operation hole (210) of the battery cover. A coupling part (420) elastically biases the knob against the battery cover which is released from the locking unit. Its tension part (421) has an end extending from the knob. A coupling rib (422) protrudes from the battery cover. It is coupled with the other end of the tension part.    USE - For locking the battery cover of an electronic device such as a mobile phone (from drawing). The electronic device may also be a camera, an MPEG Layer 3 player, or a Personal Digital Assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cover locking device is easy to use. The user detaches the battery cover from the main body using only one hand. The plastic unlocking unit is allowed to be made with an injection molding process. This eliminates the requirement for a separate spring. As a result, the space for accommodating the spring is not needed. This reduces the thickness of the electronic device. The elasticity of the tension part allows the operation knob to be easily pressed. This releases the battery cover. The injection molding permits the fabrication of the unlocking unit to have a different size. The structural coupling of the main body and the battery cover is optimally achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a mobile terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective view of a cover locking part of the battery cover locking device.    Battery cover (200)    Operation hole (210)    Cover protrusion wall (321)    Unlocking unit (400)    Operation knob (410)    Coupling part (420)    Tension part (421)    Coupling rib (422)
NOVELTY - A driver has a square standing platform with two small wheels on each side and a vertical upright stay bar and handlebar at the front and in the center. Rounded on the corners and at the edges and fastened on a handlebar with a short spacer rod, a protective shield curves downwards a little bit over the head of the driver. Side wheels are left open from the protective shield.    USE - As a one-man electric vehicle/scooter for protection against wind and weather.    ADVANTAGE - This improvement on a Segway (RTM: Electric vehicle/scooter) has a protective shield made from stiff, hard but light clear glass or plastic.
NOVELTY - The ornament has an electronic circuit with an electronic data memory for storing information, and a resonance circuit (86) separately/completely provided in a capsule (80). The electronic circuit is constructed such that the electronic circuit requires a higher operating energy for reading the information than operating energy required for searching the information. The electronic circuit is made of glass and plastic. A battery supplies the operating energy to the electronic circuit, where neither writing nor reading of the information in/from the memory is possible in a deactivated state.    USE - Used for checking and replacing data such as private data, personal information such as name, address and telephone number, private photos, short picture and film sequences.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the battery, which is not changed without using special tools and eyeglasses, in the ornament, allows the user to contactlessly replace the private data, and personal information such as name and address and telephone number, private photos, short picture and film sequences in a discreet and safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a position of a capsule in a deactivated operating state.    Capsule (80)    Line (81)    Housing (82)    Resonance circuit (86)    Tube (87)
NOVELTY - The traffic sign has an integrated photo-voltaic source of energy, which delivers stored energy to an LED over accumulators and a photoelectric switch while initiating twilight. The sign is formed of thermoplastic material.    USE - Traffic sign.    ADVANTAGE - The traffic sign is formed of thermoplastic material, thus protecting the traffic sign.
NOVELTY - Heat accumulator comprises a core (6) with pipelines (14) consisting of perforated pipes.    USE - Used in houses.    ADVANTAGE - The heat accumulator has a high heat capacity and is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The pipelines of the core are enclosed by a casing of a fluid material. An equalization vessel is connected to the pipelines on the inlet side. The core is ventilated over the earth surface through a filter layer (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the heat accumulator.    base plate (1)    heat exchanger (5)    core (6)    filter layer (10)    pipelines (14)
NOVELTY - The fence has a number of segments and an electric generator, where the fence is provided with an inner round disc having wings and radial sections from a center to the edge of the disc. Plates are provided in the form of wings of a wind power engine. An inner ring is provided as a part of the inner disc and has the form of cylindrical supports. A detachable construction with pump systems is provided in a lower part of the fence, where the construction is a part of an outer ring. The fence is made of metal and plastic.    USE - Wind power fence. Uses include but are not limited to private house, nature conservation technology, autonomous house, disaster control service, pneumatic transport, pneumatic system, and dry and hot countries.    ADVANTAGE - The fence is designed in such a manner that the wind power engine is attached to the fence, thus avoiding the need for stands. The fence can be made, and repaired and operated in a simple manner. The surface of the engine can be reduced and increased in a desired manner. The segments are ready or operation when one of the segments is broken. The fence is relief and wind gust flexible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power fence.
NOVELTY - The device has a body comprising a cylindrical or polygonal cross-sectional form in a massive or hollow manufacturing method. Diameter and an acquired length of the device correspond to a breadth and prehensility of an adult hand, where the device is handled such that the device differs in insulator support corresponding to different commercially available insulator forms. A specific device model is created for each insulator form, and a front end is formed for respective screwing of the insulator form to a fixed support.    USE - Electric fence insulator e.g. ring insulator, Euro cable insulator and strip insulator, screwing device e.g. ratchet and rechargeable battery screw driver, for screwing the insulator into a wooden electric fence post or into an electric fence post, which is made of recycling plastic, by a farmer and animal or horse holder.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that it is simple and is constructed in an extremely stable manner, thus allowing economic manufacturing of the device. The device facilitates fatigue free screwing or unscrewing of the insulators for mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a snapping device for an electric fence insulator screwing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a device for screwing a ring insulator.
NOVELTY - The hose/chain has a solar cell (2) connected with a control unit/plate (3) by a plug connector (5) to any cable length. The solar cell, the control unit/plate, a battery (4), and the plug connector are provided in a container (6), where the hose/chain is movable and is operated independently by solar energy of the solar cell, and is separated from the control unit and placed at different positions. Color LEDs, resistors, and a cable with the lateral plug connector are molded and sealed in a transparent plastic.    USE - Light hose/chain.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the solar cell provides the solar energy for the light hose/chain during day time, and the battery provides the stored energy for the light hose/chain during dawn. The color LEDs, resistors and cable with the lateral plug connector are molded and sealed in the transparent plastic, thus protecting the components of the light hose/chain from climatic influences. The light hose/chain is designed in such a manner that it can be extended to any length.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a container with a plate, a battery and a solar cell.    Solar cell (2)    Control unit/plate (3)    Battery (4)    Plug connector (5)    Container (6)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has plates (2, 3), which are arranged in the form of a stack. Two plates are partially connected to one another by using a sealing unit (4). Recesses (6) are arranged on the sides of the plates facing each other, and an additional seal (5) is arranged in the recesses, where the additional seal is designed as an injection molded part, adhesive bond, flat seal and surface profile. The plates are designed as bipolar plates with integrated cooling devices (7), and the additional seal consists of O-ring.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, arrangement module.    ADVANTAGE - The additional seal is arranged in the recesses that are arranged on the sides of the plates facing each other, thus providing sealing effect in the plates, and hence avoiding leakage between the plates in a reliable manner, while preventing impairment of electrical conductivity of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a module.    Module (1)    Plates (2, 3)    Sealing unit (4)    Seal (5)    Recesses (6)    Cooling devices (7)    Through hole (9)
NOVELTY - The hearing device has a shell (8), which is partially supported in an ear channel, where the shell is made of battery layers (9) and forms a battery for the hearing device. The device is designed as a behind-the-ear-hearing aid, where the shell represents a housing of the device, and the shell represents an oto plastic supported in/at auditory canal. The oto plastic serves exclusively as a power source.    USE - Hearing device e.g. behind-the-ear-hearing aid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The shell is made of battery layers and forms a battery for the hearing device, so that the size of the hearing device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a behind-the-ear-hearing aid with a housing.    Shell (8)    Battery layers (9)
NOVELTY - The shaver has a motor with eccentric wheel and a piece of battery installed in a plastic handle. A manual switch is installed in the handle, which can cut and connect the battery and the motor. Skidproof strips are installed out of the handle. The switch is pressed, and the eccentric wheel is driven to rotate when the motor is working for shocking the shaver. Three rubber strips are built in the surface of the handle of the shaver to increase the friction between the handle and hand. The manual switch is used for controlling the circuit.    USE - Skidproof vibrant shaver for shaving beard.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber strips are built in the surface of the handle of the shaver to increase the friction between the knife handle and hand, thus making the shaver skidproof. The shaver is operated easily and provides massage effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a skidproof vibrant shaver.
NOVELTY - The hogsty has profiled bars which form a frame of roofsome hogsty units formed by some enclosures provided in a wall. The frame is covered by a plastic film through connecting pieces. The walls are formed by cement preformed units through the connecting pieces, where the walls are formed with ventilation holes. The ventilation holes are provided with a cover board that is opened or closed. A roof is provided with the ventilators. Cement preformed floor blocks are provided on the frame that has a certain distance with the ground.    USE - Multifunctional composition solar energy hogsty.    ADVANTAGE - The floor of the hogsty is dry, and the ventilation effect is good.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional composition solar energy hogsty.
NOVELTY - The identification has a self-flaring circuit arranged with a solar energy cell (21) and mounted in a box body. An emitting electrode and a collector electrode of triode (T1) are arranged between positive and negative electrodes of the cell. A base electrode of the triode is connected to a positive electrode stabilovolt (D1) in series, and connected to a positive electrode of the cell. The negative electrode of the cell is connected to ground. The positive electrode is connected to a diode (D2), an LED control circuit (14) and an LED display circuit (11).    USE - Multi-functional and self-flaring road identification.    ADVANTAGE - The identification enhances time of charging and discharging, and improves a product life span of road identification. The identification avoids causing pollution, and saves energy with clear display effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a multi-functional and self-flaring road identification.    Positive electrode stabilovolt (D1)    Diode (D2)    Resistors (R6, R7, R9)    Triodes (T1, T6)    LED display circuit (11)    LED control circuit (14)    Solar energy cell (21)    Lafa capacitance (23)
NOVELTY - The pen has a lamp bar (4) arranged with a leading wire (3) which is hinged on a side wall of a pen body (8) located on an upper part of a locating blocking piece (2) through a twisting spring (5). A lighting lamp (1) is arranged on a lower end of the lamp bar which is clamped inside the locating blocking piece. A metal contact terminal (6) is connected with the leading wire has an inclined setting on the upper end of the lamp bar. The metal contact terminal is located above an electrode of a battery (7).    USE - Lighting pen.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and easy to fix and manufacture. The area of lighting is wide, which can meet with the demand of the extensive range of writing and reading, when used at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a lightening pen.    Lightening lamp (1)    Locating blocking piece (2)    Leading wire (3)    Lamp bar (4)    Twisting spring (5)    Metal contact terminal (6)    Battery (7)    Pen body (8)
NOVELTY - The cover (2) has a handle installed with two sleeve pipe rings (3), where the cover is installed on an electric torch (1) through the sleeve pipe rings from the handle. The sleeve pipe rings are rotated by the handle. A cylinder of an electric torch is made of metal or plastic and fixed with a battery. A front extreme of the electric torch is fixed with a small electric bulb, when a side face on an outer part of the cylinder is installed with a thumb switch.    USE - Cricket cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover rotates the electric torch on an upper part of a mesh enclosure along the handle to observe a seized cricket. The structure of the cover is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cricket cover.    Electric torch (1)    Cricket cover (2)    Sleeve pipe rings (3)
NOVELTY - The spotlight has a lighting head placed on an end of a cylindrical battery cylinder, and a plastic tubular expansion pipe provided between the battery cylinder and the lighting head, where a section of the expansion pipe is axial wavy. A coiled spring shaped lead placed in the expansion pipe has two ends respectively connected with the battery cylinder and a lamp bulb of the lighting head. A sealed ring is provided on the joint of the expansion pipe with the battery cylinder and the lighting head. Two-sided glue and a bowl-shaped rubber bowl are provided on the bottom of the battery cylinder.    USE - Spotlight for adjusting lighting direction.    ADVANTAGE - The spotlight can adjust the direction of the lighting head in a convenient manner, and the lighting direction can be adjusted according to the need.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a spotlight.
NOVELTY - The rod has a battery box (3) provided in a handle (1), and a mini-fan (4) provided at the handle near a display drum (2). The mini-fan is connected with the battery box by a lead and a switch. A part at the display drum near the mini-fan is equipped with a grid (6), and a color ball (5) is provided in the drum body, where the color ball is made up of light material such as patter, foam plastic and sponge. A lamp (8) e.g. spotlight lamp, is provided in the display drum, and a wind gap (7) is formed on an electric rod near the mini-fan.    USE - Color ball dancing display rod e.g. toy, entertainment utensil and signal display utensil e.g. traffic baton.    ADVANTAGE - The rod has strong display and signal function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a color ball dancing display rod.    Handle (1)    Display drum (2)    Battery box (3)    Mini-fan (4)    Color ball (5)    Grid (6)    Wind gap (7)    Lamp (8)
NOVELTY - The storage has a heat carrier fixed in an underground liquid storage, which stores nature cold energy or heat. A buried recuperator tube is connected with the underground liquid storage or upper and lower liquid layers. A conveying tube of a cycle conveying tube is fixed in an opening between the underground liquid storage and ground surface. An inner surface of a mortar wall layer of the underground liquid storage is laid with an insulation blocking layer, which protects the heat carrier. A flexible membrane internal lining solution bag is fixed inside the underground liquid storage.    USE - Cycle geothermal heat exchanging-typed underground energy liquid storage.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference between the underground stored heat carrier and surface of the earth is large, thus increasing the storable energy. The storage avoids heat pollution and a bad influence to an ecological environment. The storage avoids the bad influence that a ground surface soil layer contacts a heat transmission in a large quantity, thus reducing a floor space of the surface of the earth, quickening a speed of the heat exchange, and hence enhancing efficiency of the heat exchange. The storage has a wide application, and can be applied on a large scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a constructing method of cycle geothermal heat exchanging-typed underground energy liquid storage or underground water storage    (2) a method of cycle geothermal heat exchanging-typed underground energy liquid storage or underground water storage by using way of non-excavation horizontal guiding drilling buried tube or ceiling coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cycle geothermal heat exchanging-typed underground energy liquid storage.
NOVELTY - The bottle has a base including an air pocket beneath, where the bottle is made of a plastic material. The bottle reflects a light by using LED lights, and a battery is connected to the LED lights. The LED lights are ignited by the power from the battery. The pull tab is placed between the LED lights and the battery which separates power to the lights. The led lights are placed in a base of the bottle.    USE - Used for advertising a theme and for holding a beverage in night events such as night club and sporting event.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the bottle advertises the exciting theme in night clubs by glowing LED lights.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a bottle.
NOVELTY - Formation of thin-film polymer electrolyte (212) includes electrochemically depositing polymer (preferably polyethyl acrylate and/or polyacrylonitrile) on an electrode substrate formed of carbon and having three-dimensional components to form a thin polymer film, and soaking the polymer film in lithium-ion battery electrolyte solution.    USE - For forming thin-film polymer electrolyte for lithium ion batteries used in miniature portable electronic devices such as cardiac pacemaker, hearing aid, smart card, personal gas monitor, microelectromechanical system (MEMS), embedded monitor, and remote sensor with radio frequency capability.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-film polymer electrolyte has a thickness sufficient to hold higher voltages without breakdown and has lower glass transition temperature to increase polymer chain motion resulting in enhanced ionic conductivity. The application of thin-film polymer electrolyte boosts the performance of actual small scale lithium-ion batteries without the need of replacing electrode active materials, overcoming the actual limitations in the downscaling of conventional technologies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of forming a three-dimensional lithium ion micro-battery; and    (2) a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view of a conformable electrolyte and its configuration in three-dimensional battery.    Battery (200)    Anode (210)    Thin-film polymer electrolyte (212)    Cathode (214)
NOVELTY - The multilayer photovoltaic compound has sequential lamination of layer(s) (1) designed to adhere to surface (S) of support (T), layer(s) (2) of electroconductive material which defines electrode, optoelectronically active layer(s) (3) designed to absorb and convert photons into electrical energy, and layer(s) (4) of electroconductive material which defines counter electrode.    USE - Multilayer photovoltaic compound used for absorption and conversion of light radiation into electrical energy on surface of movable or stationary support (claimed) such as wall of building, ship, plane and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer photovoltaic compound is compact and has high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multilayer photovoltaic compound has sequential lamination of layer(s) (1) designed to adhere to the surface (S) of support (T), layer(s) (2) of electroconductive material which defines an electrode, optoelectronically active layer(s) (3) designed to absorb and convert photons into electrical energy, and layer(s) (4) of electroconductive material which defines a counter electrode. Layer (1) is formed on homogenous and continuous base material which is electronically, chemically and mechanically inert to other layers (2-4) to define universal anchoring base adaptable to surfaces of any shape and size. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation and application of multilayer photovoltaic compound on surface of movable or stationary support for absorption and conversion of light radiation into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the multilayer photovoltaic compound.    Layers (1-5)    Terminal (6)    Multilayer photovoltaic compound (P)    Surface (S)    Support (T)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cell has several key-shaped protrusions (9) that are formed on the surfaces of a frame (3). A pair of separators (11,12) has several step-difference portions. The protrusions of the frame are engaged with the step-difference portions of the separators.    USE - Fuel battery cell e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used for portable power supply, electric vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery cell is produced simply without using exclusive components. The inexpensive and highly efficient polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the protrusion of the frame.    Frame (3)    Seal (4)    Protrusions (9)    Hole (10)    Separators (11,12)
NOVELTY - A valve mechanism provided between air pump and air passage of each cell stack, switches a flow distribution of air from air pump to each cell stack. A power controller shifts the valve mechanism to change the flow distribution of several cell stacks. A fuel cell controller shifts the valve mechanism to stop air supply from air pump to several cell stacks and distribute air from pump to other cell stacks and recover the other cell stacks.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system for use as power source for mobile device, portable terminal etc.    ADVANTAGE - The air supply line is switched and the air flow rate is made higher than the normal operation, so that the output recovery operation can be performed efficiently. During the output recovery operation, the air pump is expected only to be driven at the same rotational frequency as in the normal operation, and there is no need of any pump that is provided with extra specifications for the output recovery operation. Thus miniaturization of entire apparatus, reduction of noise can be achieved. The DMFC stack which is subjected to a significant reduction in output can be recovered preferentially, so that high efficiency operation can be performed as a whole. The low output or long life operation can be performed without lowering the operating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling operation of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell unit of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell unit (10)    Mounting platform (11)    Docking connector (14)    Projections (15)    Eject button (17)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has electrodes (130) comprising nanostructure network (110). A photosensitive active layer (120) is arranged between electrodes.    USE - Thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The need for transparent electrode is eliminated. The damage to active layer and cost of solar cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the optoelectronic device.    Nanostructure network (110)    Active layer (120)    Electrode (130)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an anode catalyst layer (32); a polymeric ion conductive membrane (34) disposed over the anode layer; a cathode catalyst layer comprising a cathode catalyst on a cathode catalyst carbon-support, and disposed over the membrane; and an effective amount of a carbon reactive material that electro-oxidizes at a higher kinetic rate than the cathode catalyst carbon-support, and proximate to or distributed within the cathode catalyst layer. The corrosion rate of the reactive material is at least 2 or 10 times the corrosion rate of the cathode carbon-support.    USE - Fuel cell for automobiles to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved durability by reducing the carbon corrosion of anode and cathode catalyst carbon-support during cell reversal and local hydrogen starvation, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of a fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (32)    Polymeric ion conductive membrane (34)    Sacrificial layer (36)    Anode diffusion medium (40)    Fuel flow channels (42)
NOVELTY - Thiophene polymer of phenanthrenyl imidazole obtained by polymerizing a first monomer and a second monomer having phenanthrenyl imidazole by Grignard metathesis, is new.    USE - In solar cell for photo-electrical conversion (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The phenanthrenyl-imidazole group introduced to the polymer reduces power band of the polymer, thus photocurrent and photoelectrical transformation efficiency are improved, making the polymer very suitable to be used in a solar cell to acquire a high photoelectrical transformation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thiophene polymer of phenanthrenyl imidazole of formula (I) obtained by polymerizing a first monomer and a second monomer having phenanthrenyl imidazole by Grignard metathesis, is new.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an articulated arm with two ends and a set of jointed arm segments. The arm segments include a position transducer for producing a position signal. A probe (32) is attached to one of the ends of the articulated arm. A base (20) is coupled to the other end of the articulated arm. The base includes a battery positioned within a receptacle. A cover is secured to the base and completely conceals a battery within the base. A seal member e.g. gasket, is situated between the base and the cover. A securement member e.g. bolt, secures the cover to the base.    USE - Used for measuring coordinates of a three-dimensional object and also for generating geometry information from various objects and areas.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is secured to the base and completely conceals the battery within the base, thus protecting the battery from damage resulting from the accidental contact with other objects during operation of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a coordinate measuring apparatus.    Coordinate measuring apparatus (10)    Base (20)    Rigid transfer members (24, 26, 28)    Coordinate acquisition member (30)    Probe (32)    Articulation members (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)
NOVELTY - The system has an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device (22) e.g. drug pump, for delivering a liquid therapeutic substance (50) e.g. medication, to a delivery site within a patient. A reservoir (32) is maintained by a housing (30) for containing the substance, and forms a reservoir outlet (52). A fill port assembly (34) is fluidly connected to the reservoir. A catheter access port assembly (36) is spaced apart from the fill port and includes a needle inlet (60) defining a passage (62), where a well (66) is fluidly coupled to a catheter outlet (40) via a fluid pathway (70).    USE - Used for blocking a catheter access port of an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device e.g. drug pump or medicament pump, bladder pump, accumulator pump and fixed-rate bellows pump, that delivers infusion media or a liquid therapeutic substance e.g. cerebral spinal fluid and medication, such as pharmaceutical composition, genetic material and biologics, to a delivery site within a patient for treating the patient.    ADVANTAGE - The system restricts access by a needle to the catheter access port of the implantable therapeutic substance delivery device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for restricting access to a well of a catheter access port in an implantable medical delivery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block illustration of a device of an implantable therapeutic substance delivery device.    Implantable therapeutic substance delivery device (22)    Housing (30)    Reservoir (32)    Fill port assembly (34)    Catheter access port assembly (36)    Catheter outlet (40)    Detection device (48)    Liquid therapeutic substance (50)    Reservoir outlet (52)    Needle inlet (60)    Passage (62)    Septum (64)    Well (66)    Fluid pathway (70)
NOVELTY - The coating liquid containing hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte and solvent is coated on a base material, and solvent is removed from the coated portion to obtain hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film. The solvent is mixed solvent of solvent (A) (95-99.5 mass%) and solvent (B) (0.5-5 mass%). The solvent (A) comprises alcohol and water and solvent (B) comprises polar organic solvent except alcohol.    USE - Manufacture of hydrocarbon type polymer electrolyte film used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell having improved electric power generation characteristics.
NOVELTY - The fuel storage gel is obtained by swelling and gelatinizing a fuel gelatinization resin and methanol fuel containing a cationic polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by addition of a re-liquefying ion generating agent. The re-liquefying ion and polyelectrolyte are reacted to form a salt. The fuel storage gel shrinks the fuel gelatinization resin and discharges methanol fuel in gelled material.    USE - Fuel storage gel is used for fuel storage and fuel extraction in fuel storage extraction kit, fuel storage extraction system and fuel cartridge, and for fuel cells used for portable device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel storage gel has excellent handleability, fuel storage force, fuel extraction efficiency and versatility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel storage gel is obtained by swelling and gelatinizing a fuel gelatinization resin and methanol fuel containing a cationic polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by addition of a re-liquefying ion generating agent. The re-liquefying ion and polyelectrolyte are reacted to form a salt. The fuel storage gel shrinks the fuel gelatinization resin and discharges methanol fuel in gelled material. The re-liquefying ion is ammonium ion. The re-liquefying ion generating agent is gel-form resin such as strongly acidic cation exchange resin, weakly acidic cation exchange resin and/or chelate resin. The cationic polyelectrolyte is polyacrylic acid or polyacrylic-acid cross-linking component. A filter provided with a ion exchange resin reduces the re-liquefying ion concentration in the discharged fuel.
NOVELTY - The fuel storage gel contains gelatinization ion coexisted in a composition containing a fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel gelatinization resin contains a polyelectrolyte and a methanol fuel. The fuel storage gel increases the degree of dissociation of the polyelectrolyte. A re-liquefying ion is generated by adding a re-liquefying ion generating agent to a gelled material. The degree of dissociation of polyelectrolyte is reduced by reducing the effect of re-liquefying ion and fuel gelatinization resin.    USE - Fuel storage gel is used fuel storage extraction kit, fuel storage extraction system, fuel storage method, fuel extraction method and fuel cartridge for fuel cell for portable device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel storage gel has excellent versatility, fuel retention strength, fuel extraction efficiency, handling property, safety and suppress the fuel loss. The fuel cell formed using fuel storage gel has excellent electric power generation efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel storage gel contains gelatinization ion coexisted in a composition containing a fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel gelatinization resin contains a polyelectrolyte and a methanol fuel. The fuel storage gel increases the degree of dissociation of the polyelectrolyte, and swells the composition to form gelatinized material. A re-liquefying ion is generated by adding a re-liquefying ion generating agent to a gelled material. The degree of dissociation of polyelectrolyte is reduced by reducing the effect of re-liquefying ion and fuel gelatinization resin. The fuel cells discharge a methanol fuel.
NOVELTY - A heat storage sheet has a shell (21) which has a structure which supported the upper-surface (22) and lower surface (23) by partitions (25). The shell is made of synthetic resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride, and is formed of a hollow plate shape having a vacant space on its inner side. The vacant room in the shell is fractionated into several closets. The closets (29a-29c) in the shell is filled with latent heat storage material (27a-27c) having different melting temperature from other closets.    USE - Heat storage sheet for floor heating of buildings. Uses include but are not limited to common house, apartment house, hotel, hospital, and elderly-people nursing institution.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal efficiency of hot-water boiler by using the latent heat storage material. Reduces fluctuation of the temperature of floor surface even if temperature of heat medium which circulates the radiating pipe fluctuates. Prevents deformation when thrust is applied to the heat storage sheet from upper direction. Provides easy manufacturing of shell through the extrusion molding of synthetic resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a floor-heating panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross sectional view of a portion of floor-heating panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Shell (21)    Upper-surface (22)    Lower surface (23)    Partitions (25)    Heat storage material (27a-27c)    Closets (29a-29c)
NOVELTY - The direct alcohol type fuel cell (10) has an anion replacement film (1) between anode and cathode catalyst layers (2,3). The methanol permeability of the anion replacement film at 25degreesC is greater than 2kgxm-2xh-1. The cathode catalyst layer has metal complex and baked metal complex as catalyst.    USE - Direct alcohol type fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fall in voltage of direct alcohol type fuel cell can be suppressed even if alcohol reaches cathode catalyst layer by crossover. The cell voltage can be improved and stabilized over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the direct alcohol type fuel cell.    Anion replacement film (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Separators (6,7)    Direct alcohol type fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (3) stacked with several fuel battery cells (10), each cell having a diffused layer formed on either sides of an electrode membrane assembly. The fuel cell stack has one or more high oxidation resistance fuel cells (12) provided at connection side of the gas supply pipes (14a,16a) and gas discharge pipes (14b,16b).    USE - Fuel cell system used as portable power supply for portable machines. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal computer (PC), motor vehicle, domestic power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The high oxidation resistance fuel cells provided at connection side of gas supply pipes effectively suppresses the oxidation of the catalyst layer in the fuel battery cell, and prevents deterioration of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Fuel battery cell (10)    Oxidation resistant high fuel battery cell (12)    Gas supply pipes (14a,16a)    Gas discharge pipes (14b,16b)
NOVELTY - An anode pole receives a supply of fuel while a cathode pole receives a supply of oxygen. An electrolyte film electrode assembly (2) is interposed between the anode pole and cathode pole. An air supply duct (13) supplies air to the cathode pole and has a shape that is bent in at least a portion of the intermediate part. A water absorption member (14) is provided in at least the inner wall face of the air supply duct.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to an electric scooter, motor vehicle, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Air supply duct is bent in intermediate part, thus ensuring water contacting inner wall face of air supply duct and water absorption by water absorption member regardless of position of fuel cell and preventing water from entering and damaging air supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolyte film electrode assembly (2)    Anode flow path (4)    Fan (12)    Air supply duct (13)    Water absorption member (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has separators (13,14) arranged at the inner circumference side and peripheral side of a positive electrode plate (12) of coil-shaped electrode group (10), respectively. The protrusions (13a,14a) of the separators extend from winding terminal of the positive electrode plate, when a portion of the outer periphery of the electrode group is exposed by negative electrode plate (11). The protrusion (13a) is made into attachment starting edge of adhesive tape (15) for winding stopping, adhered to outermost-periphery of the electrode group.    USE - Cylindrical-shape storage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and pure electric vehicle (PEV). Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the adhesive tapes for winding stopping is prevented and the reduction in discharge capacitance and increase in internal resistance are prevented, since the adhesive tapes for winding stopping is firmly stuck on the inner side separator at position where opposing area of the plates does not reduce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coil-shaped electrode group.    Coil-shaped electrode group (10)    Negative electrode plate (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Separators (13,14)    Protrusions (13a,14a)    Adhesive tape for winding stopping (15)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (11) or an electric storage unit is used to supply current for driving an electric motor (14). The storage apparatus includes a capacitor (12) and a controller (18) that controls the output current of the capacitor. A charging controller (15) controls the capacitor charging current and voltage raise controller (16) increases the capacitor output voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system consisting of solid polymer electrolyte/aqueous alkali solution/phosphoric acid/molten carbonate/solid oxide/direct methanol/proton exchange membrane type fuel cell for industrial/domestic power generation apparatus, satellite, spacecraft, electric vehicle, passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, cart for luggage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High current can be supplied to the motor quickly from the capacitor when the motor load is high. As the current is supplied at a high voltage, the motor can be operated at a higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (11)    Capacitor (12)    Motor (14)    Charging controller (15)    Voltage raise controller (16)    Output current controller (18)
NOVELTY - A mesh shaped piping (25M) regulates the temperature of a water vapor permeable film (23). The water vapor permeable film selectively permeates the water vapor isolated with a humidification gas chamber (21). A humidified gas (28) containing fewer water vapor volumes than the humidification gas is supplied. A humidified gas chamber (22) humidifies the humidified gas with the water vapor permeated through the water vapor permeable film from the humidification gas chamber.    USE - For use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling the amount of humidification of the humidified gas with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a humidification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the humidifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Humidification gas chamber (21)    Humidified gas chamber (22)    Water vapor permeable film (23)    Piping (25M)    Humidified gas (28)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly having electrolyte film, gas diffusion electrode containing catalyst metal supported on support, and polyelectrolyte is immersed into solvent, and vibrated using sound wave or ultrasonic wave. Peeling of assembly structure is promoted, and obtained mixture is separated into solution portion having electrolyte and insoluble material portion having catalyst metal-supported electroconductive support. Catalyst metal is recovered from insoluble material portion using reductive reaction by hydrogen flame combustion or acid dissolution.    USE - For recovering noble metals from membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst noble metals are easily, efficiently and economically recovered from used polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly having an electrolyte film, a gas diffusion electrode containing electrode catalyst obtained by supporting catalyst metal on electroconductive support, and a polyelectrolyte is immersed into a solvent. The membrane electrode assembly immersed in solvent is vibrated using sound wave or ultrasonic wave, and peeling of structure of membrane electrode assembly is promoted. Solid-liquid separation of mixture obtained at peeling process is carried out into solution portion containing electrolyte and insoluble material portion containing catalyst metal-supported electroconductive support. The catalyst metal is recovered from the insoluble material portion using reductive reaction by hydrogen flame combustion or acid dissolution. Thus, recovery of noble metals is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the recovery method of noble metals from membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A non-electric generation section (24) has one end side with water supplying section (18) made to connect to separator (15). The non-electric-generation section is provided with both surface facing the solid polymer electrolyte membrane (20) around the electric power generation portion (23), and the separator.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability of membrane-electrode structure. Improves energy saving property of fuel cell as water recirculation is reliably performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are the top view and sectional views of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separator (15)    Water supplying section (18)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (20)    Electric power generation portion (23)    Non-electric generation section (24)
NOVELTY - The tension plates (9) prescribe the distance between end plates (8) which clamp the cell stacked body (3) whose conductor portion is exposed to outer side. A contact surface (10a) which adjoins to the cell stacked body comprises an insulator (10) having smaller area than the area of the portion which opposes the cell stacked body among the tension plates while arranged in position that spaces apart from cell stacked body.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces frictional resistance in between the insulator and cell stacked bodies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of insulator of fuel cell which includes the sectional drawing of insulator, the enlarged view of insulator portion enclosed with ellipse, and the perspective view of insulator.    Cell stacked body (3)    End plates (8)    Tension plates (9)    Insulator (10)    Contact surface (10a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a tension plate (170) that prescribes the interval between end plates. The stress of tension plate is lower than the average intensity of tension plate.    USE - For vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of fuel cell is reduced, by reducing the weight of tension plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tension plate.    Tension plate (170)    Openings (210,220,230,240)    Lengths of opening (L-210,L-220,L-230,L-240)    Corners of opening (R-210,R-220,R-230,R-240)    Widths of opening (W-210,W-220,W-230,W-240)
NOVELTY - Multi battery charge station comprises box with adjustable compartments (b) and fitted with extension (a) fitted with socket connection points. The charger compartments are fitted with cable apertures.    USE - For organizing battery chargers.    ADVANTAGE - Multi battery charge station is capable of charging all batteries safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show back, side, and top views of the extension, with socket entrances.    Extension (a)    Charger compartments (b)    Mobile walls (c)
NOVELTY - The engine (8) has a skirt section (24) connected to piston head (20), and extended around a piston rod (22) connected to the piston head. The sealing element (33) such as a dry lubricated sealing element extends about external periphery of the skirt section, at the end of the skirt section away from the piston head, for engaging an inner surface of combustion cylinder (16). The piston head and the skirt section are formed from stainless steel.    USE - For charging batteries etc.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is enabled to operate for longer period, without any maintenance. The wear due to the stroke of piston can be reduced. The need for lubricating oil can be avoided, and the size of the engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the engine.    Engine (8)    Combustion cylinder (16)    Piston (18)    Piston head (20)    Piston rod (22)    Skirt section (24)    Sealing element (33)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a thermally conductive sheet on the facing side of the sun. The sheet metal is connected with a cavity and a tube (6) material, which consists of silicon rubber. The cavity is formed by a crimp, which resembles to the large omega of the Greek alphabet in the cross section. The thermally conductive sheet metal is pressed and/or connected with the thermally conductive paste as well as thermally the rear side of the photovoltaic modules. The material formed out of pieces of poly- ethane-foam, which is used as stabilizing insulating material.    USE - Equipment for photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet metal is connected with a cavity and a tube material, and thus ensures an environmental friendly heat distribution medium of high capacity, safe regarding freezing, simple binding of poor pressure storage-tank and the low material-cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cavity that is formed by a crimp, which resembles to the large omega of the Greek alphabet.    Cover disk (1)    Air layer (2)    Laminate (3)    Solar cell (4)    Aluminium (5)    Tube (6)    Thermal insulation (7)    Frame (8)    Support (9)    Screw (10)    Spring (11)
NOVELTY - The stopper has a stopper body (1), an aligning mechanism, and a connection handle (2). The center of the aligning mechanism situates at the geometric center of the external sealed ring surface of the stopper body. The connection handle and the stopper body are separately connected with the inner and outer rings of the aligning mechanism. A spring (5) for resetting the stopper body is provided at the connection handle.    USE - Automatic angle-adjustable foaming stopper for solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The stopper is of a simplified construction which can automatically change angle by linear pushing force of aligning mechanism. The stopper can be easily inserted into or pulled out of the hole of the inner and outer buckets of the solar water heater to effect or disable expanded sealing action. Ensures convenient mass production of solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a sectional view of an automatic angle-adjustable foaming stopper.    Stopper body (1)    Connection handle (2)    Spherical joint (3)    Spring (5)    Collar (6)
NOVELTY - This invention belongs to the field of electrolyte of dye-sensitive nano-crystal TiO2 porous film. The organic solvent containing inorganic iodine salt, iodine and additive or ionic liquid electrolyte is mixed with the macromolecular copolymer of 4-vinyl pyridine and acrylonitrile and cross linker polyhalide. The mixture is directly coated onto the surface of the electrode of the nano-crystal TiO2 porous film to be assembled into cell with the Pt sheet counter electrode or platinized counter electrode for on-the-spot cross-link solidification reaction while heated to produce chemical cross-linked gel network polymer electrolyte of dye-sensitive nano-crystal TiO2 porous film cell. The method of this invention is simple with low viscosity coefficient of electrolyte before the solidification reaction. The electrolyte can infiltrate directly and completely into the nano-crystal TiO2 porous film to form outstanding electrode/electrolyte interface contact. The polymer electrolyte after the solidification reaction is dead liquid that can not be changed into liquid due to the change of the environment.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a high safety lithium ion battery accompanied by protective layer on the separator, comprising anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte and the battery shell, wherein, tapes or glue films are set on the edge of the separator where the electrode coating is starting or ending, the separator which has tapes or glue films is set between anode and cathode; wind up the done anode, separator and cathode into electrode assembly; the electrode assembly is set in the battery shell; then start the technics of priming, sealing-off and formation, thereby a lithium ion battery is ready. The thickness of the tape or glue film on the separator is 10um to 30um. The glue polymerization of the glue film adopts photopolymerization or thermal polymerization, the temperature of the thermal polymerization is less than or equal to 90 centigrade. The invention takes further process direct towards these sensitive parts, namely to stick tapes or sprinkle glue polymer or hot-press polyacryl-nitrile PP glue film onto the separator to increase the intensity of the separator in this part, thereby to enhance the security of the battery.
NOVELTY - The additive is cross-linked polymer particulate (CPMB) in mean grin size of 10-2000nm. The diaphragm includes at least one layer of micro porous membrane made from polyolefin. 0.2-15 mass portion of cross-linked polymer particulate in mean grin size of 10-2000 nm is dispersed in micro porous membrane made from polyolefin. The disclosed membrane with additive dispersed into reinforces and changes surface performance, maintains high intensity, as well as possesses larger absorbency and capability of preserving liquid. Lithium secondary battery made from the disclosed diaphragm possesses high conductivity and safety. Comparing with inorganic filling material of fine grain, the disclosed additive is cheap and easy to be dispersed in plastic fused mass or solution. The preparation method is simple and easy to be generalized in practical application.
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly comprises unit cells that can be charged and discharged. The unit cells comprise a separator (30) between a cathode and an anode, and at least one of the unit cells is a capacitor type unit cells (21, 22). A carbon-based material comprising graphite and/or active carbon is applied to a metal sheet.    USE - Electrode assembly for secondary battery, e.g. lithium ion polymer battery (claimed) for mobile devices.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery including the electrode assembly has a desired high output, high energy density, and continuous charge and discharge characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a plan view of the electrode assembly.    Bicells (10)    Cathode terminals (11)    Anode terminals (12)    Capacitor type unit cells (21, 22)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack of unit cells each having an electrolyte membrane, a pair of electrodes disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a pair of separators disposed outside the paired electrodes and in which a fastening load is applied in the stacking direction to maintain the stacked state of the stack. The through-holes are formed through outer peripheral portions of the separators that allow at least a reactant gas to flow through the separators.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is economical, efficient, and has high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a stack of unit cells each having an electrolyte membrane, a pair of electrodes disposed on both sides of the electrolyte membrane, and a pair of separators disposed outside the paired electrodes and in which a fastening load is applied in the stacking direction to maintain the stacked state of the stack. The through-holes are formed through outer peripheral portions of the separators that allow at least a reactant gas to flow through the separators and support components are disposed between the pairs of separators for supporting the fastening load in areas with no through-holes on the outer peripheral portions of the separators. The support components are adhesives. The adhesive is a silicone, epoxy resin, epoxy-modified silicone, olefin or olefin-modified silicone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view illustrating general configuration of a fuel cell stack.    End plate (10,70)    Insulating plate (20,60)    Current collecting plate (30,50)    Plurality of unit cells (40a)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - The composite foil (17) has layers arranged in mutual superposition. The layers comprise a base foil (10) made of plastic, a metal foil (12) and a functional plastics layer (14). A metal protective layer (13) is applied through a physical deposition process, such as vapor deposition processes or sputtering. A chromium layer with thickness of 0.1 to 1000 nanometers is arranged on the metal foil layer, or in the direction of the functional plastics layer or on the functional plastics layer.    USE - Plastics composite foil for the sheathing of lithium ion polymer batteries and lithium polymer batteries (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite foil has layers arranged in mutual superposition, where layers comprise a base foil made of plastic, a metal foil and a functional plastic layer, thus prevents destruction of the aluminum foil by corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the production of plastics composite foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a plastic composite foil.    Base foil (10)    Adhesive layer (11)    Metal foil (12)    Metal protective layer (13)    Functional plastics layer (14)    Polyolefin (15)    Polyolefin layer (16)    Plastics composite foil (17)
NOVELTY - The metal-air battery or fuel cell comprises metal or metal hydride anode, aqueous liquid electrolyte containing ion conducting material, and air electrode (103) which allows ingress and egress of oxygen and contains one or more catalyst capable of evolution and/or reduction of oxygen. The air electrode has hydrophobic and hydrophilic pores. The hydrophilic pores are partially filled with aqueous liquid electrolyte. The air electrode and/or electrolyte contains hygrosopic material and hydroxyl ions, by which water vapour exchanged with the environment is limited.    USE - As metal-air battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air battery or fuel cell has excellent stability. The battery prevents flooding at high humidity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hygrosopic material comprises calcium bromide, potassium phosphate, potassium acetate, potassium carbonate, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, phosphorus pentaoxide, calcium oxide and/or calcium chloride, preferably comprises calcium bromide. The hydroxyl ions are in the form of sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide and/or lithium hydroxide, preferably in the form of sodium hydroxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of controlling humidity of metal-air battery or fuel cell;    (2) method of dry assembly of metal-air battery or fuel cell;    (3) method of wet assembly of metal-air battery or fuel cell; and    (4) method of reactivating dry metal-air or fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of battery.    Battery case (101)    Zinc electrode (102)    Air electrode (103)    Opening (104)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixedly securing an array of optical elements e.g. secondary mirrors, on a planar surface, and detachably securing an array of other optical elements e.g. primary mirrors, to another planar surface. The two planar are moved into alignment. The array of latter optical elements are fixedly secured to the former planar surface in accordance with the alignment to produce an array of two optical elements in corresponding fixed alignments, where each former optical element is in a corresponding fixed alignment with one latter optical element.    USE - Method for aligning an optical element e.g. mirror and Fresnel type lens, in an array of components for renewable energy source for focusing sunlight on corresponding photovoltaic cell for direct conversion of the sunlight into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method accurately aligns the optical elements for focusing the sunlight on corresponding photovoltaic cells for direct conversion of the sunlight into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows details of a base tool.    Base tool (100)    Top surface (110)    Lower-left corner (120)    Actuators (130, 132, 134, 136)
NOVELTY - The method involves plating a thin layer on surface of a conductive substrate made of silicon, aluminum or conductive glass. A carbon nanotube (CNT) layer having several CNTs is covered over the thin layer. A semiconductor material is deposited on CNTs by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). A transparent conductive layer is plated on the CNT layer. A voltage source is set by connecting its one end to the transparent conductive layer and other end to the conductive substrate.    USE - CNT based semiconductor sensitized solar cell preparing method.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be prepared with reduced amount of fabrication material. The fabrication cost is reduced and the durability of solar cell is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of preparing CNT based semiconductor sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The supporting apparatus (101) is substantially wedge-shaped with a base for contacting the surface of the roof (203), and an inclined front face for supporting the solar energy collection device such that the supporting apparatus is manufactured using molding process using rubber or plastic material. The apparatus is configured such that the total weight of the apparatus is adjustable so as to applying an appropriate loading on the roof to withstand wind uplift forces.    USE - Apparatus for supporting solar energy collection device e.g. photovoltaic device (claimed) connected to inverter, for attaching to roof of building e.g. commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the supporting apparatus is reduced. The supporting apparatus can be positioned on the roof manually and without the use of heavy lifting equipment. The wind uplift is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for applying solar energy collection device to flat or modestly sloping roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the supporting apparatuses attached to roof of building.    Supporting apparatuses (101,201)    Roof (203)    Applicator (204)    Compass (205)
NOVELTY - A metal current collector (11) made of metallic tape such as aluminum, copper, nickel, stainless steel, etc is used to form electrode (10). An active core (18) mixed with polymeric electrolyte is formed from integral particles (20) and particles (22) connecting with integral particles to form porous structure of active core. An anode layer formed from lithium, carbon, silicon oxide, linear tape open, thin oxide covers the active core.    USE - For cell such as high efficiency thin film photovoltaic solar cells used in portable hand held devices such as cell phones, laptops, thin film sensors and other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The active layer is formed inside the current collector so that specific characteristic of the cell is increased. The cell of electrochemical device with improved cell charge capacity, recycling stability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the structure of the metal current collector of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Metal current collector (11)    Opposed sides (12,14)    Active core (18)    Particles (20,22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has an electrolyte film (20) having proton conductivity provided on a hydrogen separation membrane (10). The electrolyte film contains electrolytes (21,22). The electrolyte (21) is provided in interface of hydrogen separation membrane and electrolyte film. The proton conductivity of electrolyte (21) is higher than proton conductivity of electrolyte (22). The adhesiveness of electrolyte (22) with hydrogen separation membrane is higher than adhesiveness of electrolyte (21) with hydrogen separation membrane.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and hydrogen separation membrane battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell efficiently performs protonation. The peeling of electrolyte film and hydrogen separation membrane is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell (100) has an electrolyte film (20) having proton conductivity provided on a hydrogen separation membrane (10). The electrolyte film contains electrolytes (21,22). The electrolyte (21) is provided in interface of hydrogen separation membrane and electrolyte film. The proton conductivity of electrolyte (21) is higher than proton conductivity of electrolyte (22). The adhesiveness of electrolyte (22) with hydrogen separation membrane is higher than adhesiveness of electrolyte (21) with hydrogen separation membrane. The electrolytes are ceramics. The electrolyte (21) is AB(1-x)InxO3 type perovskite. The electrolyte (22) is AB(1-y)NyO3 type perovskite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Hydrogen separation membrane (10)    Electrolyte film (20)    Electrolytes (21,22)    Cathode (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer is formed using a paste containing catalyst carrying powder and a liquid. The catalyst carrying powder contains catalyst metal, cation exchange resin and carbonaceous material. The ratio of the liquid in the paste for catalyst layer is 60-95 mass%. The catalyst carrying powder contains fluorine-type polymeric material without ion exchange group.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides catalyst layer comprising catalyst metal with improved uniformity and water-repellent property. The polymer electrolyte fuel cells comprising catalyst layer has improved cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the relationship between the cell voltage in 1000 mA/cm2 of polymer electrolyte fuel cells and ratio of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone contained in the catalyst layer of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has an electrolyte film (20) and a cathode (30), sequentially laminated on a hydrogen separation-membrane base material (10). The electrolyte film contains an electrolyte and has proton conductivity. The base material (10) comprises a hydrogen permeation portion (11) having hydrogen permeability and an interposed portion (12) extended to electrolyte film and reverse side from interface of the base material and the electrolyte film. The interposed portion has same structure as the electrolyte film.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and hydrogen separation-membrane battery is used as energy supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved adhesiveness between hydrogen separation-membrane base material and electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel cell.    Hydrogen separation-membrane base material (10)    Hydrogen permeation portion (11)    Interposed portion (12)    Electrolyte film (20)    Cathode (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a reformer (1) which supplies raw material and mineral fuel, and produces fuel gas by water-vapor modification reaction. The polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (14) supplies the fuel gas and generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction, and discharges exhausted fuel gas. An ammonia pump (23) mixes the ammonia extracted from the fuel gas with the exhausted fuel gas discharged from fuel cell.    USE - Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is excellent in electric power generation efficiency. The electric power is supplied stably over long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the structure of polyelectrolyte type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (1)    Condenser (4)    Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (14)    Ammonia pump (23)    Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive separator (1) has through holes (3a,3b) that are provided on air flow path (2). The air flow path allows air to cool the plates (1a,1b). The through holes are provided more upstream than the curved portions (6a,6b) located in the downstream side of air flow path.    USE - Electroconductive separator for air-cooled fuel cells for air-cooled fuel cell system (both claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), note book personal computer (PC) and video camera, and electric vehicles e.g. electric scooter and other motor vehicles used in factory, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation unit can be cooled efficiently and obstruction by the condensed water of air flow path is suppressed. Hence highly reliable air-cooled fuel cell having stable output characteristics can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) air-cooled fuel cell; and    (2) air-cooled fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of separator board for air-cooled fuel cells.    Electroconductive separator (1)    Plates (1a,1b)    Air flow path (2)    Through holes (3a,3b)    Curved portions (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (4) has electrolyte film (1) which is made of hydrocarbon type electrolyte is provided between the anode catalyst layer (2a) and cathode catalyst layer (3a). The anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer are made of alloy catalyst containing platinum and several transition metals. The transition metal is preferably, cobalt.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for use in domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses the decrease in the function of catalyst by an organic solvent, even if the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) has the electrolyte film made of hydrocarbon type electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the partial structure of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2a)    Cathode catalyst layer (3a)    Membrane electrode assembly (4)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode containing a catalyst component is provided on a hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte film surface or a polymer electrolyte membrane surface formed by flow-spreading a solution obtained by dissolving or dispersing hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte in non-alcoholic organic solvent. The electrolyte film or electrolyte membrane surface is then washed with pure water, and membrane electrode assembly is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of membrane electrode assembly (claimed) used for fuel cell used as power supply of portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly having excellent electric power generation performance is manufactured efficiently, with minimum poisoning of catalyst component by organic solvent remaining in the electrolyte film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrocarbon-type polymer electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - The water supply valve (30,40) adjust the relative humidity of the oxidizing agent gas supplied to a cathode (15) of a fuel cell (10) and the relative humidity of fuel gas supplied to an anode (14) of the fuel cell. A control unit (50) regulates the water supply valve so that the relative humidity of the fuel gas in the anode inlet port of the fuel cell becomes higher than the relative humidity of the oxidizing agent gas in the cathode inlet port of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses flooding of the cathode while suppressing drying of the anode thus suppressing electric power generation efficiency fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Water supply valve (30,40)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - Expanded polystyrene boards for heat insulation are mounted on the pipe groups (81,91) for heat exchange positioned on the soil layers (85). The building (61) provided with indoor air conditioning apparatus is arranged on the raft foundations (84,94). The ground-surface heat collection pipe group (70) and the pipe groups for heat exchange arranged along other ground surfaces (72) are connected with an antifreezing-solution circuit via a control apparatus.    USE - Solar/geothermal energy storage supply installation for supplying warm temperature and cooling-heat obtained from natural power sources, such as sunlight, to pavement layers, such as a building, a landing strip of an airport or a road, and performing e.g. air conditioning or snow melting.    ADVANTAGE - Warm temperature and cooling-heat obtained from natural power sources are supplied to pavement layers, such as a building, a road or a landing strip of an aerodrome, and air conditioning and snow melting can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high temperature or low temperature energy stored in the soil layers directly under the heat-exchange pipe groups via the ground-surface heat collection pipe group in summer or winter is released in winter or summer from the indoor air conditioning apparatus. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar/geothermal energy storage and supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the solar/geothermal energy storage and supply installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Building (61)    Ground-surface heat collection pipe group (70)    Ground surfaces (72)    Pipe groups (81,91)    Raft foundations (84,94)    Soil layers (85)
NOVELTY - The film-forming apparatus (10) is provided with a gas creation-of-particles unit (13) which produces the gas particles of lithium or lithium alloy, film-forming unit (14) which forms a film of lithium metal or lithium alloy on a base material from the gas particles of lithium or lithium alloy produced in the gas creation-of-particles part, a supply unit for supplying a wire (20) of lithium metal or lithium alloy to the gas creation-of-particles part, and a surface unit which comprises at least by a material which has polymeric resin as a main component.    USE - Film-forming apparatus is used for forming film of lithium metal or lithium alloy used for lithium secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The film-forming apparatus forms film smoothly and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The film-forming apparatus (10) is provided with a gas creation-of-particles unit (13) which produces the gas particles of lithium or lithium alloy, film-forming unit (14) which forms a film of lithium metal or lithium alloy on a base material from the gas particles of lithium or lithium alloy produced in the gas creation-of-particles part, a supply unit for supplying a wire (20) of lithium metal or lithium alloy to the gas creation-of-particles part, a surface unit which comprises at least by a material which has polymeric resin as a main component, and a roll component for sending the wire from the supply unit to gas creation-of-particles unit. The polymeric resin is at least one type chosen from polyethylene, polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate. The material which has polymeric resin as main component contains an inorganic filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view of film-forming apparatus.    Film-forming apparatus (10)    Gas creation-of-particles unit (13)    Film-forming unit (14)    Wire (20)    Supply roll (21)
NOVELTY - A phenol resin composition is heat processed under atmosphere containing 1-5 vol.% of hydrogen gas to obtain carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of carbon material used for cathode material for secondary batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material provides secondary battery having excellent charge and discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - An insulation film has insulating layer (3) containing cross-linked polymer fine particles (2) which are not deformed plastically in the melting point of polyolefin, dispersed in polyolefin.    USE - Used for pack type batteries (claimed) and for pouches used as packaging containers of power supply devices such as capacitors, fuel cells, secondary batteries and electric condensers.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation film ensures favorable electrical insulation between two components containing a conductor, and enables to produce reliable pack type batteries with improved yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the structure of the insulating layer of the insulation film.    Polyolefin layer (1)    Cross-linked polymer fine particles (2)    Insulating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The portion of a thin metal material is interposed from both surfaces with seal films (I,II). High frequency induction heating of the metal material is carried out and the seal films (I,II) are adhered on metal material, and lead wire component with seal film is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of lead-wire component with seal film used as sheet-like battery and hermetic sealing material for electrical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-wire component with seal film has high reliability and stability, and manufactured in less time efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The seal films (I,II) are polyolefin type resin film or ionomer resin film. The thin metal material consists of aluminum, copper, nickel, stainless steel or brass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flowchart of the manufacturing method of lead-wire component with sealing material. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A material containing hydrocarbon is gasified in presence of water vapor and oxygen, and a gas containing hydrogen is produced. The gas is passed through a catalyst layer (10) containing catalyst having more than 5 wt.% and less than 50 wt.% of nickel and less than 50 wt.% of calcium oxide. Tar contained in gas is decomposed, and hydrogen is produced from tar.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen-containing gas used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-containing gas is manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen-containing gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of manufacturing apparatus of hydrogen-containing gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hopper (1)    Gasifier (3)    Oxygen cylinder (5)    Heaters (8,9)    Catalyst layer (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several current measurement probe pins (P-0I-P-4I) distributed in a separator (3) and several voltage measurement probe pins (P-0V-P-4V) in the vicinity of current measurement pins. A voltmeter measures voltage value at both ends of shunt resistors (R0-R4) connected through relay switches (RL-0-RL-4). A voltmeter measures the voltage between one end of the resistors and voltage measurement pins in reverse direction of relay switches. An arithmetic unit calculates resistance between a power supply device (25) and current measurement probe pins.    USE - For measuring resistance of separator of phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power generation in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of resistance of separator is measured with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resistance distribution measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the resistance measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (3)    Power supply device (25)    Current measurement probe pins (P-0I-P-4I)    Voltage measurement probe pins (P-0V-P-4V)    Shunt resistors (R0-R4)    Relay switches (RL-0-RL-4)
NOVELTY - The pattern forming material containing block copolymer or graft copolymer having at least one thermally-decomposable polymer chain is used to form molded product. The molded product is annealed, heated at temperature more than thermal decomposition temperature and the thermally-decomposable polymer phase is removed to form micro phase-separation structure. The micro phase-separation structure has other polymer phases and the holes are filled with inorganic material to obtain porous structure.    USE - For manufacturing of porous structure, manufacture of magnetic-recording medium for hard disks, electrochemical cells, solar cells, photoelectric transducer, light emitting elements, displays, light modulators, organic field-effect transistor devices, capacitors and accurate filters.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides porous structure having regular nanometer order and excellent through-put process. The porous structure used in magnetic-recording medium has high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermally-decomposable polymer chain is chosen from the group containing polyether chain, poly(alpha)-methylstyrene chain, acrylic-resin chain or polyphthalaldehyde chain.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-storage material (1,11) has a layer (L1) of molecule containing six-membered ring consisting of carbon, boron and/or nitrogen, laminated in parallel, and a protrusion portion (Pr1a-Pri). The protrusion portion is below the interlayer distance (d1) of the adjacent molecule and protrudes in length from the atomic net surface of the layer of adjacent molecule. The hydrogen-storage material has an effective Mulliken charge of 0.004 eV or more and a band gap of 1.5 eV or less.    USE - In hydrogen-storage components used for hydrogen-storage apparatuses of fuel-cell vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-storage material has excellent hydrogen-storage ability even under high-pressure conditions. The material reduces installation space and weight of vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydrogen-storage material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen-storage material (1,11)    Interlayer distance (d1)    Layer of molecule (L1)    Protrusion portion (Pr1a-Pri)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (1) contains a high-molecular compound having an aromatic unit, a high-molecular compound having no aromatic unit, a proton-conductive group, and a reactive compound having 2 or more proton-conductive groups per molecule.    USE - For membrane-electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte fuel cells, direct liquid fuel cells, and direct methanol type fuel cells (all claimed) used for domestic co-generation systems, motor vehicles, and portable apparatuses, such as mobile telephones and notebook computers, and for humidity sensors, gas sensors, electrochromic display devices, and other electrochemical elements.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent durability, proton conductivity, water resistance, chemical stability, and methanol-proof property, and provides fuel cells having excellent electric-power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Diffused layer (3)    Separator (4)    Flow path (5)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a single thermistor e.g. negative temperature coefficient type thermistor, indicating a temperature of a cell e.g. lithium cell, in a battery pack. Two voltage comparators determine whether the temperature exceeds charge cut-off temperature threshold and discharge cut-off temperature threshold for the cell, respectively. The voltage comparators turn off two switches e.g. MOSFETS, in series with the cell to prevent charging and discharging of the cell, if the temperature has exceeded the charge and discharge cut-off temperature thresholds, respectively.    USE - Protection circuit for a battery pack of a wireless communication device e.g. cellular telephone and personal digital assistant, which is utilized for browsing a web site on Internet, for transmitting and receiving graphics, and for executing streaming audio and/or video applications.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage comparators turn off the two switches e.g. MOSFETS, in series with the cell to prevent charging and discharging of the cell, if the temperature has exceeded the charge and discharge cut-off temperature thresholds, respectively, thus removing burden of control processing from the wireless communication device and the charger, and hence decreasing cost of the wireless communication device and the battery charger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling charging and discharging of a battery pack    (2) a kit comprising a wireless device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operations of a protection circuit.
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has sandwich structures (3.1-3.4) with inner solar cells (7.1-7.4) and transparent mediums (9.1-9.4). Each of the solar cells has a front side that borders at the transparent mediums. Light (L) is received from a direction of a surface normal (N) of the front side of an outer solar cells (2) in a frame area (4), which borders an edge of the outer solar cells, and is guided into the transparent mediums by a mirror (6). A transparent light guiding unit (5) is arranged in the frame area, where the guiding unit and the transparent mediums are made of glass or acrylic.    USE - Solar cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell arrangement is designed such that it has an improved efficiency with respect to the irradiated surface with less surface consumption. The light guidance unit and/or the transparent medium are made of acrylic, thus reducing weight of the solar cell arrangement, so that it can be assembled in an improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell arrangement with an outer solar cell, four sandwich structures having inner solar cells, and a light guiding unit having a mirror.    Light (L)    Surface normal (N)    Solar cell arrangement (1)    Outer solar cells (2)    Sandwich structures (3.1-3.4)    Frame area (4)    Light guiding unit (5)    Mirror (6)    Inner solar cells (7.1-7.4)    Transparent mediums (9.1-9.4)
NOVELTY - The device has a capacitive layer (CL) formed in an individual section of a vehicle body structure (K) for storing electric energy, where the body structure is formed by a car body. The body structure exhibits a supporting structure and an enclosed structure, where the individual section comprises the capacitive layer in the enclosed structure. The capacitive layer comprises two capacitor layers made of aluminum and to form a polymer-capacitor, which has a planar layer structure.    USE - Used for storing electric energy in a body structure of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. passenger car, airplane, and ship, or of an immovable object.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitive layer is formed in the individual section of the vehicle body structure for storing the electric energy, thus enabling efficient storage of electrical energy in the immovable object or in the vehicle without additional space requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle with a vehicle body, which is formed as capacitive layers.    Accumulator unit (AU)    Capacitive layer (CL)    Control unit (CU)    Vehicle (F)    Vehicle body structure (K)
NOVELTY - The plug has a round hole for inserting a communicating pipe, fixed on the plug. A bolt and nut are serially connected with an upper clamping piece, a lower clamping piece, a sealing column and a sleeve. The sealing column is made of a nontoxic, thermal-resistant elastic rubber, or nontoxic, and thermal-resistant elastic silicon rubber.    USE - Spout plug for a non-case type solar energy collector of an all-glass vacuum collector tube.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the spout plug is good and the fastening action is strong.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a spout plug.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a ion exchange membrane through highly fluorinating and its preparation method; said membrane is suitable for all fuel cell and electrolytic cell; said ion exchange membrane forming membrane polymer is composed of partly fluorinating main chain, side chain for sulphonyl (sulfonic acid) radical and high content of fluorin with nitrile end group side chain polymer; said main chain for polymer is composed of a little vinylidene fluoride body so that processability for polymer is highly improved. Said ion exchange membrane can form crosslinking point with triazine ring structure in membrane under the condition of catalyst and a little auxiliary agent.
NOVELTY - A zinc gel thickener used for battery and its preparation and application, claims a thickener, esp., an organic acid polymer metal salt and its preparation and application; the invention claims a zinc gel thickener used for battery which is formed by elements with following weight parts by polymerizing in aqueous solution, monomer 100, sodium hydroxide 25-45, cross linker 0.06-2, evocating agent 0.01-1, surfactant 0-0.008, complex agent 0-0.12, water 65-400; wherein, cross linker chooses acid amide or ester, evocating agent chooses persulfate, surfactant chooses sulfate or methyl propanediol acetate, complex agent chooses diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid; make said elements into zinc gel thickener though neutralizing, polymerizing, filtrating and twice cross linking, and used it for battery cathode, and powder made though neutralizing, polymerizing, filtrating is used for battery anticathode.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a Li cell positive pole material thiophenes polymer and preparing method of Li cell. Thiophene, alkoxythiophene, alkylthiophene, hydrocarbonthia thiophene, 3, 4-thiothiophene and other thiophene derivatives are prepared as polythiophene, polyalkoxythiophene, polyalkylthiophene, poly-hydrocarbonthia thiophene, and poly-3, 4-thiothiophene by oxidative polymerization. Thiophene polymer, carbon black, polytetrafluoroethylene prepares as positive pole, using (CxF2x+1SO2)2NLi, CxF2x+1SO3Li, (CxF2x+1SO2)(CyF2y+1)NLi as electrolyte, dioxane, dioxolane, glycol dimethyl ether as solvent, Li sheet as negative pole, the assembled Li secondary cell has 400-1200Ah/kg discharge specific capacity and good cyclical stability.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a macromolecule electrolyte for increasing the capacity of the lead-acid battery and its preparation. The electrolyte is comprised of polyvinyl alcohol, sulfuric acid and distilled water. The weight proportion of the components are respectively polyvinyl alcohol 1.26 to 1.46, sulfuric acid 47.86 to 57.86, distilled water is 40.76 to 50.76. The invention effectively increases the capacity of the lead-acid battery by the use of the surfactant technology according to the modern interface mechanical theory. It protects the battery plate and prolongs the life span for it. At the same time, its preparation is simple, convenient. Its material resources are rich and lower cost. It is practicable and has high economic and social benefit.
NOVELTY - The general formula of macromolecule resin with alkalescence is (R-N(R'3))Y +HxCO3y-; wherein R is segmer with benzene ring, comprising polyphenylene oxide, polyphenylene sulfide, polyether-ketone, polyether sulfone, poly-bisphenol A ether sulfone, polyether-ketone sulfone, polyether-ketone ether-ketone- ketone, phthalazinone moieties polyether-ketone, phthalazinone moieties polyether sulfone, phthalazinone moieties polyether-ketone sulfone, polystyrene or polytrifluorostyrene; R ' = C1-C6 alkyl; x=0 or 1; y=1 or 2; the even molecule weight of the resin is 10 to the 5th power to the 10th power to ten. Its use is used as direct alcohol fuel cell film material; its conducting atom is weakly alkaline carbanion or bicarbonate radical ion; it is able to prevent permeating alcohol and change the working environment of fuel cell to alkalescence environment, which makes the fuel cell have the advantages of alkaline fuel cell and reaction product can permit CO2 producing without discharging the CO2 in cathode air.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to electrochemical energy-storing battery; in detail, it claims a manufacturing method about the double-effect oxygen-electrode diffusion layer of the integrative regenerative fuel battery; 1) process the anticorrosion material with the acid liquid to remove the filam; 2) deposit the noble metal film on the surface of the anticorrosion material by the electroplating method or the chemical plating method or load the high-effect oxygen-evolution electro-catalyst on the surface of the anticorrosion material; 3) mix the of the anticorrosion material with the deposited noble metal film or the loaded high-effect oxygen-evolution electro-catalyst with the moisture repel and the pore-creating agent in alcohol solution evenly to manufacture the precursor of self-supporting anticorrosion diffusion layer; 4) the flow collector is processed by the acid liquid to remove the filam on the surface, then the surface is deposited with the noble metal film by the electroplating method or the chemical plating method; 5) press the precursor of the self-supporting anticorrosion diffusion layer and the flow collector with the deposited noble metal film together; then bake it to manufacture anticorrosion integrative diffusion layer with the high specific surface. The invention has the simple operation; the diffusion layer has the high void ratio, the high current-conducting rate and the light weight.
NOVELTY - The panel (10) has a tubing (12) through which water from a swimming pool is recirculated, where the tubing is exposed to the sun for heating the water. A housing (14) is provided for the tubing, where the housing has a transparent screen (16) covering the tubing. The housing retains heat for increasing temperature of the tubing above the temperature which is provided outside the housing. The housing has an aluminum tray (20) upon which an insulating material (18) is supported, where a rubber seal (22) is arranged between the screen and the tray.    USE - Insulated solar panel for supplying heated and recirculated water to a swimming pool.    ADVANTAGE - The insulated, protected environment for the tubing allows the ambient air temperature to be between 100 degree celsius and 150 degree celsius, thus achieving effective heating of the average pool, and reducing the time required for the water recirculating through the tubing to attain the desired temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of an insulated solar panel.    Insulated solar panel (10)    Tubing (12)    Housing (14)    Transparent screen (16)    Insulating material (18)    Aluminum tray (20)    Rubber seal (22)
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst comprises an alloy having a single crystalline phase. The alloy consists of 5-95 at% palladium, 5-95 at% ruthenium and less than 10 at% of other metals, provided that the alloy does not consist of 50 at% palladium and 50 at% ruthenium.    USE - Electrocatalyst for use in catalyst ink, catalyzed gas diffusion electrode, catalyzed membrane, membrane electrode assembly, and fuel cell and especially useful in the anode of direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst has a high performance but with lower platinum loadings and thus at a lower cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) method for preparing the electrocatalyst comprising preparing a solution comprising a palladium salt, a ruthenium salt and optionally salts of other metals; co-precipitating the metals, optionally in the presence of a high-surface area support material, by adjusting the pH; filtering; drying; and fixing in a reducing atmosphere;    (2) catalyst ink comprising the electrocatalyst dispersed in a solvent and further comprising a proton-conducting polymer;    (3) catalyzed gas diffusion electrode comprising a gas diffusion material and an electrocatalyst layer deposited on the gas diffusion material; and    (4) catalyzed membrane comprising a proton exchange membrane and an electrocatalyst layer deposited on the membrane.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a light permeable, particularly transparent, organic or inorganic functional layer (6,7,8). The organic functional layer has light-scattering particle (4a) and luminescent particles. The functional layer has a refractive index lying between the refractive index of air and the refractive index of an electrode layer (3), and is fitted with a relief structure reducing reflection. A semiconductor layer (2) is arranged at the side of the electrode layer. The transparent substrate (10) is selected from polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride or glass.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell comprises a light permeable, particularly transparent, organic or inorganic functional layer, thus the efficiency of the solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Electrode layers (1,3)    Semiconductor layer (2)    Light-scattering particle (4a)    Functional layers (6,7,8)    Transparent substrate (10)    Encapsulation layer (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a transfer film (5) e.g. embossed film, comprising an electric transfer layer (52) made of an electro-conductive polymer e.g. polyethylenedioxythiophene/polystyresulfonate (PEDOT/PSS). The layer is transferred from the transfer film to a multilayered body (4) and is filmed based on the transfer of the film to the body through the effect of temperature, pressure and chemical reaction. A layer of the body is combined with the transfer layer.    USE - Method for producing a multilayered body i.e. polymer-solar cell (claimed), in a semiconductor industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the multilayered body in such a manner that its electrical characteristics can be adjusted without application of chemical procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a transfer film, in particular embossed film, with a carrier layer and an electric transfer layer    (2) an application of a transfer film for manufacturing an antenna    (3) an application of transfer film as pre-stage electrocoating processes for the antenna.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing step of a multilayered body.    Multilayered body (4)    Transfer film (5)    Carrier layer (41)    Transfer layer (52)    Embossing die (53)
NOVELTY - The galvanic cell has an electrode-1 (104), an electrode-2 (106), an electrolyte which is in contact with electrode-1 and electrode-2, a substrate (108) adapted to support and separate the electrodes while allowing the electrolyte to move within the substrate, and contacts which is electrically coupled to the electrodes. The electrode-1 and/or electrode-2 comprise highly reacted metals. The electrode-1 and/or electrode-2 are printed on the substrate.    USE - As printable battery for radio frequency identification tag (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The galvanic cell is small and flexible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is a paper, and polymer. The highly reacted metal comprises highly reacted zinc, copper, nickel, manganese oxide, and manganese oxide/carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of printable battery (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of a printable battery.    Printable battery (100)    Electrode-1 (104)    Electrode-2 (106)    Substrate (108)    Optional backing layer (204)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (11) comprises a power generating portion to perform power generation based on fuel supplied from fuel tank. The power generating portion includes fuel electrode (17) and oxidizer electrode (18). A switch (14) is provided between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode to switch connection and disconnection of resistor between fuel electrode and oxidizer electrode. The switching of connection and disconnection of resistor is performed based on temperature difference between two of the power generating portion of fuel cell, fuel tank (12) and outside air.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used as power source in mobile electronic device e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), note type personal computer (PC), digital camera and digital video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of outside air temperature in the use environment is suppressed, while performing constant control of fuel cell irrespective of outside air temperature. The fuel cell is controlled at the time of start activation and stop suspension using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Fuel tank (12)    Switch (14)    Fuel electrode (17)    Oxidizer electrode (18)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises a safety film including expansible graphite that generates inflammable gas at a high temperature and polyurethane that causes an endothermic reaction and generates char at a high temperature.    USE - The secondary battery is used for mobile devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery exhibits excellent inflammability and can be manufactured without deteriorating its efficiency.
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11) including current collection region(s) (110); and current collection bar(s) (13) arranged corresponding to the current collection region. The current collection bar includes a metallic pillar with copper covered by stainless steel. The substrate is an FR4 substrate, FR5 substrate, epoxy resin substrate, glass fiber substrate, ceramic substrate, polymeric plastic substrate, or composite substrate. A surface of the bar is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the metallic pillar having stainless steel covered copper is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability of collecting current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability of collecting current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Current collection regions (110)    Outer layer of stainless steel (131)
NOVELTY - A current collection board (1) comprises a substrate (11); and current collection bar(s) (13) made of stainless steel, respectively covering hollow portion(s) (110) of the substrate, and fixed to the substrate. The substrate is one of an FR4 substrate, an FR5 substrate, an epoxy resin substrate, a glass fiber substrate, a ceramic substrate, a polymeric plastic substrate, or a composite substrate. A surface of the bar is plated with a thin metal layer of copper or a thin metal layer of gold. It is treated by a protection process and/or an anticorrosive/acid-proof process.    USE - Current collection board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate of the current collection board is fabricated from a printed circuit substrate, which is less expensive and processed easily. Further, the current collection bar having stainless steel is easily fabricated at low cost. So the current collection board made is favorable for mass production. In addition to possessing the ability to collect current, the surface of the current collection bar is further treated by the protection process and/or the anticorrosive/acid-proof process. Thus, the current collection bar has a longer lifetime and an improved ability to collect current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an elevation exploded diagram of the current collection board.    Current collection board (1)    Substrate (11)    Current collection bars (13)    Hollow portions (110)
NOVELTY - Operating a water management subsystem (40) in a fuel cell system includes recovering water from other subsystems, e.g. fuel cell cooling subsystem, fuel processing subsystem (20), oxidant subsystem (30), anode exhaust, and/or cathode exhaust, in the fuel cell system. Silica is removed from the recovered water by passing through a silica absorber. Silica-free water is supplied to a humidification subsystem for oxidant stream, a humidification subsystem for fuel stream, a fuel processing subsystem and/or a fuel cell cooling subsystem.    USE - Method for operating a water management subsystem in a fuel cell system, e.g. electrochemical fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - By removing silica from recovered water by passing through silica absorber, formation of insoluble metal silicates which may lead to reduced lifetime or performance of individual components within the fuel cell system can be eliminated or reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Electric power generation subsystem (10)    Fuel processing subsystem (20)    Oxidant subsystem (30)    Water management subsystem (40)    Power conversion subsystem (50)    Control subsystem (60)
NOVELTY - The circuit (300) has a thermistor for indicating a cell e.g. lithium-ion polymer cell, temperature. A comparator (320) is coupled to the thermistor to determine if the temperature has exceeded a charge cut-off temperature threshold for the cell. The thermistor turns off a switch e.g. MOSFET, if the temperature exceeds the threshold. Another comparator (310) is coupled to the thermistor to determine if the temperature has exceeded a discharge cut-off temperature threshold for the cell. The thermistor turns off another switch if the temperature exceeds the discharge cut-off temperature threshold.    USE - Protection circuit for a battery pack that is utilized for a wireless device (claimed) e.g. cellular telephone and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit effectively removes the burden of control processing from the wireless device and charger. The circuit effectively prevents the charge and discharge of the cell. The protection circuit is manufactured in low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling charging and discharging of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a protection circuit for a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Protection circuit (300)    Comparators (310, 320)    Connections (340, 350)    Outputs (360, 370)    Positive terminal (380)    Ground (390)
NOVELTY - Lithium-iron-phosphate/lithium-vanadium-phosphate composite cathode materials are prepared by providing a mixture of iron powder, lithium salt, vanadium salt, and phosphate salt dissolved into a mixed acid solution to form a mixed solution of lithium-iron-vanadium-phosphate; stirring the mixed solution; drying the mixed solution to obtain solid powders; and heating the solid powders at 400-1000degreesC. The mixed acid solution is a mixture of organic acid and inorganic acid.    USE - For the preparation of LiFePO4/Li3V2(PO4)3 composite cathode materials used in battery (claimed), e.g. lithium ion battery for portable, wireless, light-weight products.    ADVANTAGE - The method can improve electrical conductivity and high C-rate characteristics of the olivine composite cathode materials; can maintain high capacity of discharging when outputting high current; and can improve fastcharge or discharge characteristic of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of lithium-iron-phosphate/lithium-vanadium-phosphate (LiFePO4/Li3V2(PO4)3) composite cathode materials comprises:    (A) providing a mixture of iron powder, lithium salt, vanadium salt, and phosphate salt dissolved into a mixed acid solution to form a mixed solution of LixFe1-yVy(PO4)z (I);    (B) stirring the mixed solution;    (C) drying the mixed solution to obtain solid powders; and    (D) heating the solid powders at 400-1000degreesC.    The mixed acid solution is a mixture of organic acid and inorganic acid.    x=0.9-1.5;    y=0-1; and    z=0.9-1.5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composite cathode material comprising a compound of formula LixFe1-yVy(PO4)z (I); and    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode comprising the above composite cathode material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A continuous roll-to-roll atomic layer deposition device (10) has at least one first chamber (12) for receiving a first precursor gas; at least one second chamber (14) adapted for receiving a second precursor gas; and at least one roller (22) for allowing a substrate (20) to be transported through the first and second chambers. The first precursor gas forms a first monolayer on the substrate and the second precursor gas forms a second monolayer on the substrate.    USE - The device is used for roll-to-roll atomic layer deposition on continuously fed objects. The device can be used for forming organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs), flexible display coatings, radiofrequency identifications (RFIDs), microelectromechanical system (MEMS), optical coatings, electronics on flexible substrates, thin films on flexible substrates, electrochromics, or photovoltaics (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deposition rate is increased by reducing the cycle time required for exposing a surface of an object to, in sequence, first and second precursor gases, and through the use of a roll-to-roll process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for roll-to-roll atomic layer deposition of a coating on a substrate. The substrate is formed of plastic film, plastic sheet, metal sheet, metal film, or glass sheet, or on optoelectronic devices that have been built on glass, metal or plastic substrates. A surface activation mechanism is positioned in at least one of the chambers. The surface activation mechanism comprises plasma source, electron-beam, ultraviolet, ozone, corona, AC sputtering, and DC sputtering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a roll-to-roll atomic layer deposition device.    Roll-to-roll atomic layer deposition device (10)    Chambers (12, 14, 16)    Substrate (20)    Rollers (22)
NOVELTY - A control circuit stores electric current set to electric current value larger than full-charge electric current and smaller than constant current charge electric current of power supply, in memory. Detecting unit outputs switch signal to display unit when detected electric current becomes smaller than set electric current compared with charging current of battery. The detecting unit outputs switch signal to display unit when charging current used for charging battery becomes smaller than set electric current and display of display unit is switched by output signal.    USE - Battery charger e.g. for lithium ion secondary cell and lithium polymer battery used in mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The charging progress state of the battery is displayed on detecting the completion state of the constant current charge reliably using the simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the constant current and charging characteristic of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating phase difference with temperature alteration at the time of heating lamination structure from one surface side and measured temperature alteration for every measurement location. The heat conduction characteristic of fuel cell in layer direction for every measurement location of laminated structure is calculated based on the calculated phase difference for every measurement location. The joining condition of component material of laminated structure is determined based on the calculated heat conduction characteristic for every measurement location.    USE - Fuel cell inspection method e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of battery characteristic evaluation based on heat conduction characteristic of fuel cell can be increased efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell inspection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery performance inspection apparatus (200)    Measurement booth (210)    Heat generating assembly (212)    Temperature detector (214)    Heat conduction characteristic calculation unit (225)
NOVELTY - The electrode plates forming the electrode assembly have protruding electrode tabs (200-202), which are not coated with the active material. The electrode tabs are coupled with the electrode lead (100) at the electrode lead-electrode tab coupling portion. The lead has branched edges (111,121) with symmetrical or asymmetrical vertical cross section to cover the upper and lower surfaces of the electrode tab stack simultaneously.    USE - Electrode assembly such as stack type electrode assembly and stack/folding type electrode assembly for electrochemical cell such as capacitor and secondary battery for unit battery of high output-high capacity battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to square secondary battery, pouch form secondary battery, lithium ion battery and lithium ion polymer battery etc., used in products such as mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding strength of the electrode tab-electrode lead coupling portion is improved. The reliability of the electrode assembly is improved. The deformation of the electrode lead in the electrode tab-electrode lead coupling portion is suppressed. The internal short circuit of the electrode lead is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the coupling portion between the electrode lead and the electrode lead.    Positive electrode lead (100)    Top lead (110)    Branched edges (111,121)    Lower lead (120)    Positive-electrode tabs (200-202)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte solution is supplied to a gas flow path of fuel cell for supplying reactive gas to the electrode comprising catalyst, and the catalyst is recovered from the electrolyte solution passed through the gas flow path. The fuel cell consists of electrode on an electrolyte layer formed using polyelectrolyte. The electrolyte solution dissolves the polyelectrolyte and does not dissolve the catalyst. The polyelectrolyte is a fluorine resin. The catalyst contains noble metals.    USE - Recovery of catalyst from fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is efficiently recovered from fuel cell using simple method. The catalyst is separated from polyelectrolyte without using any installation.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a gaseous diffusion layer (31) formed in the surface opposing the catalyst electrode layer (22) that is formed on an electrolyte film (21). The average hydrophilicity of electrolyte film is greater than that of gaseous diffusion layer, when comparing the internal hole (42b) of gaseous diffusion layer with internal hole (42a) of electrolyte film. The average hole diameter of gaseous diffusion layer is greater than that of electrolyte film, so that porosity of gaseous diffusion layer is greater than electrolyte film.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The drying-up of electrolyte film is suppressed and diffusibility of reactive gas in the fuel cell is suppressed, so that the fall of performance of fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the catalyst electrode layer of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (21)    Catalyst electrode layer (22)    Gaseous diffusion layer (31)    Electrolyte film internal hole (42a)    Gaseous diffusion layer internal hole (42b)
NOVELTY - A fan (40) driven by the flow of an oxidizing agent gas (81) is provided in the joint portion (121a) of an oxidizing agent gas supply piping (121). A communicating hole (93) for oxidizing agent gas supply is penetrated in the lamination direction of a fuel cell stack (1), and connected with an oxidizing agent gas passageway. The oxidizing agent gas supply piping is connected with the communicating hole for oxidizing agent gas supply.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves exhaustion capability of the residual water of the fuel cell. Reduces manufacturing cost since the need for the system for driving a rotary body, electric power, complicated control, is eliminated. Prevents decline in the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell since the distribution of the reactive gas is not stopped. Eases generation of turbulent flow of the reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fan (40)    Oxidizing agent gas (81)    Communicating hole (93)    Oxidizing agent gas supply piping (121)    Joint portion (121a)
NOVELTY - The cell (8) encloses the outer peripheral surface of pair of electrodes arranged through a separator with the gasket which is made of non-electroconductive rubber. The lower end upper surface of the electrode and the gasket is covered by a collector made of electrically conductive rubber. The contact portion of the collector and the gasket is cured and the collector except the contact portion is not cured.    USE - Cell for electric power storage device (claimed) such as battery e.g. coin-shaped proton polymer battery, used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of heat with respect to the cell is prevented and the size of the cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of cell for electric power storage device; and    (2) electric power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the coin-shaped proton polymer battery.    Cell (8)    Insulation packing (9)    Cap (10)    Can (11)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte composition contains a polyelectrolyte and an antioxidant. The antioxidant is radical trapping agent and peroxide decomposition agent. The radical trapping agent is hindered phenolic antioxidant having melting point of 100degreesC or more. The polyelectrolyte is sulfonated polyether sulfone or sulfoalkylated polyether sulfone.    USE - Polyelectrolyte composition for polymer electrolyte membrane and poly electrolyte composite film used for membrane electrode assembly of electrode used for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methonal type fuel cell used for electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte composition improves oxidation resistance of polymer electrolyte membrane, and suppresses fall of output electric potential of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the membrane electrode assembly.    Polyelectrolyte composite film (1)    Anode electrode (2)    Cathode electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The solid-state methanol fuel cartridge (1) has a container main component (2) accommodating a solid-state methanol (S), and a discharge port (6) to discharge vaporized methanol from solid-state methanol. The container main component has a highly heat conductive region consisting of metal or high thermal conductance plastic in at least one portion.    USE - Solid-state methanol fuel cartridge for direct methanol type fuel cell used in fuel cell system of electronic device (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid-state methanol fuel cartridge has high safety and removes methanol from solid-state methanol efficiently, without leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the direct methanol type fuel cell.    Fuel cartridge (1)    Container main component (2)    Heat transfer component (5)    Discharge port (6)    Solid-state methanol (S)
NOVELTY - The flat battery has a container formed (1) by engaging a sealing lid in an armored can opened upwardly through a gasket (6). The interface of can and lid is insulated by gasket in a state in which upper surface (5a) of lid is exposed. An insulated coated portion (11) is formed along the circumference of upper surface of lid. The lid is formed using iron or iron-containing steel. The coated portion contains a UV-curable resin. The battery has an electric-power generation element (2) consisting of cathode material (9) containing lithium (alloy).    USE - Flat battery is used as button-type battery and coin-type battery for portable small electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The flat battery prevents short-circuit of armored can and sealing lid by contact with another battery, without changing the outside dimension. Reduction in battery capacity is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the flat battery.    Container (1)    Electric-power generation element (2)    Upper surface (5a)    Gasket (6)    Cathode material (9)    Coated portion (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack having lamination of several single cells, a current collection board (16) provided at both ends of stack, edge portion cell (14) having uneven shaped separator (26) and provided at both ends of stack, and cooling medium flow path (30) containing heat insulating material (32). The flow path (30) is provided between separator and current collection board, and is formed with concave portion and board (16) of separator.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell, solid electrolyte-type fuel cell and solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has favorable corrosion resistance. The heat radiation from edge portion cell is suppressed by suppressing the heat flow from edge portion cell to cooling medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a stack having lamination of several single cells, a current collection board (16) provided at both ends of stack, edge portion cell (14) having uneven shaped separator (26) and provided at both ends of stack, and cooling medium flow path (30) containing heat insulating material (32). The flow path (30) is provided between separator and current collection board, and is formed with concave portion and board (16) of separator. The heat insulating material is formed using ceramic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section of edge portion cell provided with current collection board.    Edge portion cell (14)    Current collection board (16)    Electrolyte film (18)    Catalyst layer (20)    Separator (26)    Gas passageway (28)    Cooling medium flow path (30)    Channel (31)    Heat insulating material (32)
NOVELTY - The compound electrolyte film (1) has a support substrate (2) which consists of organic porous material with pores (2a) and inorganic porous thin film (3) with several through holes (3a) in thickness direction. Several electrolytes (4,5) with proton conductivity are filled in the pore of support substrate and through hole of inorganic porous thin film. The pore of organic porous material differs in the total area of opening at both surfaces of substrate and the inorganic porous thin film is formed in the surface of substrate with small total area of opening.    USE - Compound electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since total area of opening of pore at both surfaces of support substrate differs and inorganic porous thin film is formed in the surface with small total area, the dimensional accuracy is favored, the inorganic porous thin film is prevented from damage and the contact resistance of electrolyte with which the pore is filled is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the compound electrolyte film.    Compound electrolyte film (1)    Support substrate (2)    Pores (2a)    Inorganic porous thin film (3)    Through holes (3a)    Electrolytes (4,5)
NOVELTY - The expansion-contraction raising-lowering mechanism (6) and angle adjustment mechanism (7) are integrated. Several slat boards (2) are installed with solar cell panel (3). A plug (41) of output harness (4) is connected to panel of odd-numbered sheet in proper place that becomes one side end of slat boards along elongation direction. The plug is connected to panel of eleventh sheet in proper place that becomes other side end of slat boards. A transmission unit enables temporarily electrical storage or transmission of electric power from terminal of output harness.    USE - Solar power type blind for generating solar power in building. Can also be used in non-financial company, measuring device, oil industry, public facility, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of abnormal heat generation and disconnection due to fatigue deterioration are prevented. The lamination position of slat boards can be maintained to horizontal condition, without inclination. The indoor installation safety can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar power type blind.    Slat boards (2)    Solar cell panel (3)    Output harness (4)    Expansion-contraction raising-lowering mechanism (6)    Angle adjustment mechanism (7)    Plug (41)
NOVELTY - The laminate (20) comprising metal sheet laminated on resin-made sheet is etched. Several holes are formed in metal sheet during etching, and resin-made sheet is removed. Thus, sheet-like material is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing sheet-like material (claimed) used as gaseous-diffusion layer and separator of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, as oxygen-permeating membrane of membrane filters, as hydrogen permeable membrane for membrane reactors, and shadow mask of display devices.    ADVANTAGE - The thin sheet-like material with holes of small diameter and high porosity is formed economically and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hole-containing metal sheet-like material (10); and    (2) hole-containing metal sheet-like material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of hole-containing metal sheet-like material (sheet-like material for fuel cells and membrane filters).    Hole-containing sheet-like material (10)    Laminate (20)    Etch apparatus (33)    Heating furnace (36)    Conveyance rollers (40)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type battery consists of electrolyte layer arranged between electrode containing anode which is electrically coupled with one surface of a collector (10), and anode which is electrically coupled with other surface of collector. The collector contains silicon material as main component. The collector couples anode and cathode by electronic conductivity.    USE - As power supply for electrical vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electrical vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar type battery has excellent reliability, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collector has silicon layer and/or silicon-containing layer. The layer of collector contains silicon. The resin (60) in the collector consists of polyolefin, polyamide, polyimide, polyamidoimide, epoxy resin or bakelite. The silicon-containing layer contains carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of bipolar type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of collector of bipolar type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (10)    Silicon particles (50)    Resin (60)
NOVELTY - A back sheet (1) has a laminate of a film base material layer (11), a deposition thin film layer (12) containing an inorganic compound, a gas barrier film layer (13) containing composite with water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and a high polymer film layer (21,22) on both surfaces of gas barrier film layer. The film base material layer has one or both transparent surfaces, and contains a silicon compound or its hydrolyzate.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed) of solar cell used as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet is lightweight, inexpensive, has excellent damp proof property, protection property and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back sheet has a laminate of a film base material layer, a deposition thin film layer containing an inorganic compound, a gas barrier film layer containing composite with water-soluble polymer having hydroxyl group, and a high polymer film layer on both surfaces of gas barrier film layer. The film base material layer has one or both transparent surfaces, and contains at least one silicon compound of formulae: Si(OR1)4 and R2Si(OR3)3, or its hydrolyzate.    R1,R3=hydrolysable group;and    R2=organic functional group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the back sheet.    Back sheet (1,2)    Gas barrier film layer (10,10')    Film base material layer (11)    Deposition thin film layer (12)    Gas barrier film layer (13)    Primer layer (14)    High polymer film layers (21,22)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting low melting point fusible alloy piece (1) between flat front-end portions (21) of pair of lead conductor (2). A flux (3) is coated on alloy piece and is turned and folded up so that folding insulating sheet (4) is arranged between flat front-end portion of fluxing alloy piece and lead conductor. The three-ways open edge portion of folded insulating sheet is sealed by fusion of sheet overlapping surface. The width edge of alloy piece and front-end portion of lead conductor are equalized by flat shaped formation of alloy piece.    USE - For manufacture of thermo protector used for FET, secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and lithium-polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance with respect to one edge of width of low melting point fusible alloy piece is maintained even when distance from one edge of width of alloy piece to folding end of insulating sheet is shortened. Hence width of thermo protector main case portion is made to small dimension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermo protector manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows drawing of thermo protector.    Low melting point fusible alloy piece (1)    Lead conductor (2)    Flux (3)    Folding insulating sheet (4)    Flat front-end portions (21)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte contains a linear macromolecule having an ionic group in a molecule, an ionic liquid, and lithium salt. The linear molecule maintains a solid shape by physical tangle.    USE - For polymer electrolyte battery (claimed), lithium primary battery, lithium secondary battery, electrochromic display device, electrolytic capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicles and thin products such as integrated circuit card.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has favorable ion electroconductivity, without volatile property. Liquid spill is prevented, and battery comprising the polymer electrolyte has improved charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of ion electroconductivity in polymer electrolyte. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A crosslinkable polymer electrolyte membrane crosslinks a mixture containing poly-2-acrylamide-2-methyl-propane sulfonic acid (PAMPS), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and water soluble polymer, by physical crosslinking method and chemical crosslinking method.    USE - For film of fuel cell such as hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, hydrogen-air fuel cell, direct methanol-type fuel cell, direct ethanol-type fuel cell and direct formic-acid type fuel cell, and also used for electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable polymer electrolyte membrane with low moisture content, is economically manufactured and has low transmittance of liquid fuel such as methanol, ethanol and formic acid, and effectively restrains swelling property of fuel-cell film, and provides fuel cell with excellent ionic conductivity and dynamic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of crosslinkable polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - A lithium polymer secondary battery (17) supplies electric power for operating a speaker (14) and detecting unit e.g. temperature sensor (11), pressure sensor (12). The detecting unit acquires a predetermined biological information e.g. body temperature, blood pressure from a living body. The speaker transmits the acquired biological information to an external receiver using a sound wave.    USE - Used in a biological information measurement system (claimed) at a medical field e.g. hospital for measuring predetermined biological information e.g. blood pressure, body temperature, pulse in a living body.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a display device with receiver to acquire biological information from biological information measuring device, thus eliminating the need for a connecting cable which might be a hindrance during treatment. Enables utilization of biological information measuring device at a medical field since electromagnetic wave is not used for transmitting biological information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal structure and external appearance of biological information measuring device.    Holding member (10)    Temperature sensor (11)    Pressure sensor (12)    Speaker (14)    Lithium polymer secondary battery (17)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion device comprises a semiconductor electrode (3), a counter electrode (9), and an electrolyte layer (5) held between the electrodes. The electrolyte layer contains an aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound as an oxidation-reduction pair.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device has excellent performance characteristics, photoelectric conversion efficiency, economical efficiency, corrosion resistance, durability, and transparency. Since the electrolyte solution does not corrode metal, a metal sheet can be used as the substrate. The oxidation-reduction pair does not have a strong absorption in a visible light region, and hence the latitude in designing the device is broadened. The electrolyte layer does not absorb visible light to interfere with the light absorption by the dye.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion device comprises a semiconductor electrode (3), a counter electrode (9), and an electrolyte layer (5) held between the electrodes. The electrolyte layer contains an aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound as an oxidation-reduction pair (A-S- M+, A-S-S-A).    M+=organic or inorganic cation;and    A=aromatic, non-aromatic, hetero aromatic, or hetero non-aromatic cyclic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Semiconductor electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Conductive polymer catalyst (6)    Counter electrode (9)    Photoelectric conversion device (10)
NOVELTY - Use of silane for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis.    USE - The silane is useful for the recovery of hydrogen by pyrolysis and for the cleaning of silicon by pyrolysis. The silane is useful for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The silane provides silicon with very high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of a silane comprising adding excess of hydrogen in the Muller-Rochow-synthesis steps;    (2) the use of silane for operating the hydrogen-containing fuel cell;    (3) a fuel cell that is attached with a pyrolysis area; and    (4) a separating device, for the separation, comprising one or more hydrogen diffusion permeable membrane, one or more electro filter and/or one or more centrifuge.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode catalyst comprises an alloy carried by carbon, where the alloy consist of platinum and platinum-family metal other than platinum. The composition ratio of platinum to platinum-family metal other than platinum to carbon is 1:(0.03 to 1.5):(0.46 to 2.2) (wt. ratio).    USE - As fuel cell electrode catalyst in fuel cells (claimed), useful as clean generation systems; as solid polymer fuel cells, as stationary power sources and as power sources for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode catalyst provides improved durability while inhibiting degradation of initial catalytic activity to exhibit stably high catalytic activity over a long period. The catalyst exhibits an initial activity and high durability. The use of alloy of particular platinum-family metal element having particular composition range provides a durable fuel cell electrode catalyst exhibiting appropriate initial activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing fuel cell electrode catalyst having platinum or alloy carried by carbon, where the alloy consist of platinum and platinum-family metal other than platinum and the composition ratio of platinum to platinum-family metal other than platinum to carbon is 1:(0.03 to 1.5):(0.46 to 2.2) (wt. ratio), involving: step of adding palatinate and a salt of platinum-family metal salt other than platinum to water dispersion of carbon; a step of converting the palatinate and the platinum-family metal other than platinum into hydroxides in an alkali atmosphere; a step of reducing the hydroxide of the platinum and the hydroxide of the platinum-family metal other than platinum; and a step of alloying the reduced platinum and the reduced platinum-family metal other than platinum.
NOVELTY - The cup (1) has a cup portion (2) with a concave surface (3), and a head attached to the cup portion. A solar cell (6) is positioned within a cavity in the head and cup portion. A slot (8) is provided in the head of the suction cup and the solar cell, where the solar cell comprises an electrical contact (7) that extends to the slot. The solar cell is molded on the head of the suction cup. An airtight seal is formed between edges of the solar cell and a channel. A vacuum pump is attached to the suction cup and is powered by the solar cell.    USE - Suction cup for a power source (claimed) i.e. solar cell, to hold an object i.e. solar powered device, on a flat surface i.e. window pane, and slick surface.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is positioned within the cavity in the head and the cup portion, so that the object is effectively hung on the suction cup and be powered by the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a suction cup for a solar cell.    Suction cup (1)    Cup portion (2)    Concave surface (3)    Head portion (4)    Top surface (5)    Solar cell (6)    Electrical contact (7)    Slot (8)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell has a cathode layer; an electron donating matrix; and an anode comprising a network having interconnected acicular branches.    USE - A photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell has improved charge collection and efficiency of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method comprising forming a network on a layer comprising a semiconductor material, where the network comprises at least a portion of an anode of a photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of a web with solar cells produced via the printing method.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a heat collecting metal plate that is made of heat-conductive metal coated with an electrical insulator. A layer of polymer glue attaches a transparent plate and the metal plate. A fastening plate including a clamping unit for holding the pipe is provided, where the fastening plate is made of a heat-conductive material. Another layer of polymer glue attaches a combination of the collecting plate and an electrical insulator to the fastening plate so that solar heat is transferred to fluid in a heat-conductive pipe, where the insulator is made of unitane.    USE - Solar cell and water heater assembly for use in photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector e.g. amorphous silicon PVT collector, for coupling to a pipe with a fluid for producing hot water and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides a high efficiency photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector that efficiently uses solar energy and is easy to install at a low installation cost. The assembly prevents short circuit and corrosion caused by condensation of moisture in atmosphere. The assembly prevents damages of various components, such as fasteners in laminator ovens. The assembly improves heating efficiency, and avoids damage to glass due to heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic thermal collector comprising an installation frame with top, middle and bottom portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of copper pipe fasteners.    Pipe fastener (20)    Notched niche (21)    Edge end (22)    Pipe-fixing part (23)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst contains metal boride chosen from group containing hafnium boride, tantalum boride, zirconium boride and/or chrome boride.    USE - Electrode catalyst for membrane electrode assembly used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed). Can also be used for electrochemical devices such as fuel cell, water electrolysis apparatus such as hydrohalic-acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen concentrator, hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electro catalyst used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent chemical stability and economic.
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode has a catalyst with water electrolysis activity positioned at the interface of a gaseous-diffusion layer and a catalyst layer. The gaseous diffusion layer is a carbon cloth, carbon paper, non-woven fabric or metal mesh.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode for use in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell, micro fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion electrode can prevent the flooding phenomenon of catalyst layer at the time of normal operation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cathode side of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The module has a photoelectric transducer (S1) formed on each electrode (3) between substrates (1,2). A cell sealing layer (11) consisting of photosensitive resin or thermosetting resin is formed between substrate (2) and electrode (62) on top of an insulating layer (7). A photoelectric transducer has a photoelectric-converting-layer (4) which consists of porous semiconductor layer and porous insulating layer (5) containing an electrolyte and a catalyst layer (61). The insulating layer consists of film though which an electrolyte is not permeated.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The accrual rate of the photoelectric transducer is increased and the high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be obtained. The internal short circuit can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye sensitizing solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye sensitizing solar cell module.    Substrates (1,2)    Electrodes (3,62)    Photoelectric-converting-layer (4)    Porous insulating layer (5)    Insulating layer (7)    Cell sealing layer (11)    Catalyst layer (61)    Photoelectric transducer (S1)
NOVELTY - The electrical-storage apparatus has a laminated case (31) including several battery cell assemblies (4A,4B), positive electrode current correction boards (23) and negative electrode current collection boards (21), arranged in predetermined order. A terminal block (1a) supports a terminal (11) which is electrically connected to the positive electrode current-collection board. The laminated case and terminal block are sealed using resin (1).    USE - Electrical- storage apparatus e.g. bipolar battery (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, portable device and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the laminated block and the laminated case are sealed using resin, the damage to storage apparatus when impact and vibration are added is suppressed and the manufacturing process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrical-storage apparatus.    Resin (1)    Terminal block (1a)    Battery cell assemblies (4A,4B)    Terminal (11)    Negative-electrode current-collection board (21)    Positive-electrode current-collection board (23)    Laminated case (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a stacked structure on which several battery cells (33) are stacked in thickness direction of the battery cell. A restriction band (42) is provided in a battery module (10) so that length of lamination direction of stacked structure is extended for application of load by an electrode (33a).    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of battery module mounted in e.g. hybrid electrical vehicle, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery module is stabilized for a long period of time, as the variation in restricted load applied to the stacked structure is reduced. The manufacturing of the module is performed in short duration at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Battery holder (15)    Battery cells (33)    Electrode (33a)    Restriction band (42)
NOVELTY - A vapor-liquid separation film (16) permeates vapor component from fuel tank (17) to vaporization chamber (18). A cell laminated case (20) is surrounded to membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10), cover plate (12), tank structure (14) and separation film. The contact pressure force is applied to cell laminated case. An exterior case (21) has ventilation hole to supply air to cathode catalyst layer (2). The O-rings (8a,8b) and crimping portion (23) seal between exterior and cell laminated cases. A sealing surface (15) seals between tank structure and cover plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. internal vaporization type direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for portable apparatus. Uses include but are limited to notebook personal computer (PC), mobile phone, portable audio, handheld game machine, small aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The tearing of the internal seal and external seal in the fuel cell is prevented reliably. The favorable battery performance is obtained stably. The crossover of un-reacted fuel in the battery is prevented effectively. The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    O-rings (8a,8b)    MEA (10)    Cover plate (12)    Tank structure (14)    Sealing surface (15)    Vapor-liquid separation film (16)    Fuel tank (17)    Vaporization chamber (18)    Cell laminated case (20)    Exterior case (21)    Crimping portion (23)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte composition comprises carboxylic acid which has hydrogen that can be dissociated as proton. The carboxylic acid has multiple bond and/or halogen. The multiple bond of carboxylic acid adjoins a carboxyl group, and is conjugated.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte composition for battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electronic devices such as camcorder, mobile telephone, digital still camera, portable information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The carboxylic acid in the non-aqueous-electrolyte composition suppress the swelling of battery even under high-temperature environment. The battery has improved charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous-electrolyte composition comprises carboxylic acid which has hydrogen that can be dissociated as proton. The carboxylic acid has multiple bond and/or halogen. The multiple bond of carboxylic acid adjoins a carboxyl group, and is conjugated. The non-aqueous electrolyte composition further contains high molecular compound which is chosen from polyvinyl formal, polyacrylic acid and polyvinylidene fluoride. The battery has a packing material (30) for accommodating electrodes, separator and electrolyte. The packing material is aluminum laminate film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode terminal (11)    Cathode terminal (12)    Battery element (20)    Packing component (30)    Adherence film (31)
NOVELTY - The battery has winding type electrode (130) comprising positive electrode (131) and negative electrode (141) separated through a separator (151). A strip shaped adhesive sheet (160) is wound around the outer periphery of winding type electrode to form a flat winding type electrode (121). The flat winding type electrode is accommodated in the battery case by deformation.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in portable equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunctioning of positive electrode or negative electrode is prevented, and passage of gas from exterior of the winding type electrode is suppressed. The expansion of winding type electrode is suppressed and degradation in performance of battery is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Flat winding type electrode (121)    Winding type electrode (130)    Positive electrode (131)    Negative electrode (141)    Separator (151)    Strip-shaped adhesive sheet (160)
NOVELTY - The separator (140) has portions (142,144) having an electroconductive layer (16a) laminated on one surface of a base material layer (10). The adhesion degree of base material layer and electroconductive layer of portion (142) spaced apart with other component is less than adhesion degree of base material layer and electroconductive layer of portion (144) contacting with other component.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell (claimed), such as polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has improved adhesivity and electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline of structure of separator.    Base material layer (10)    Metal coat layer (12)    Electroconductive layers (16a,16b)    Separator (140)    Portions (142,144)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas injection apparatus (10) has a valve seat (17) having a gas injection tip (18), a valve component (14) to control opening and closing of the gas injection tip, and a dew condensation prevention component to prevent dew condensation around the gas injection tip.    USE - Hydrogen gas injection apparatus for hydrogen gas supply apparatus used for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas injection apparatus prevents dew condensation in gas injection tip efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the hydrogen gas injection apparatus.    Resin coating layer (1)    Hydrogen gas injection apparatus (10)    Valve component (14)    Valve seat (17)    Gas injection tip (18)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (10) supplies hydrogen gas and an output connector (30) outputs the electric power for charging. The fuel cell (FC) generates the voltage with the supplied hydrogen gas. The direct-current (DC) voltage converting circuit (20) converts the output voltage of fuel cell into predetermined voltage and outputs to the connector. A detecting unit (33) detects the attachment or detachment state of output connector and an assignment unit (40) produces the load with respect to the output of fuel cell based on detachment signal obtained from detecting unit.    USE - Charger for mobile phone. Can also be used in notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA) and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The additional load is produced by simple structure, when the detachment signal is obtained from the detecting unit. Hence the residual hydrogen gas is immediately processed suitably after the completion of charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen gas supply unit (10)    DC-voltage converting circuit (20)    Output connector (30)    Detecting unit (33)    Load assignment unit (40)    Fuel cell (FC)
NOVELTY - The fuel treatment equipment (20) has a process water flow path (24) formed corresponding to a transformation unit (22) and a selective oxidation unit (23), for receiving the heat from transformation unit and selective oxidation unit. The transformation unit generates conversion gas having reduced carbon monoxide density by converting carbon monoxide in modification mixed gas into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. A controller (28) increases the amount of oxygen introduced to selective oxidation unit when the temperature of transformation unit is below preset value.    USE - Fuel treatment equipment used in fuel cell system (claimed) having polymer electrolyte fuel cells and phosphoric acid fuel cells, used for household application.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses variation of the composition of the modification gas even if catalyst deteriorates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel treatment equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel treatment equipment (20)    Transformation unit (22)    Selective oxidation unit (23)    Process water flow path (24)    Controller (28)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode has an active material layer (13) formed on a surface (11S) of a current collector (11). The active material layer includes a positive electrode active material with an average particle diameter of less than or equal to 5 micrometer, and a conductivity assistant and a binder. The conductivity assistant includes a particulate conductive material with a primary particle diameter of less than or equal to 70 nanometer, and an aggregate size of less than 1 micrometer, and a long chain conductive material.    USE - Positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary bipolar battery in a battery pack in a transporter (all claimed) e.g. completely electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle such as series hybrid vehicle and parallel hybrid vehicle, and motor-driven vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer includes the positive electrode active material with the average particle diameter of less than or equal to 5 micrometer, thus easily securing the electron conduction in the active material layer, and hence effectively improving battery output characteristic of a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary bipolar battery. The positive electrode decreases the contact points between particles of the active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery    (2) a non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery comprising a unit cell layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a bipolar battery.    Non-aqueous electrolytic secondary bipolar battery (10)    Current collector (11)    Surface (11S)    Active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Unit cell layer (19)    Positive electrode tab (25)    Negative electrode tab (27)    Laminate sheet (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a transfer foil (5) with transmission layers (52) that exhibit an electrically conductive polymer. An electrically conductive layer is formed by transmission of transmission layers from the transfer foil to a multi-layer body (4). The electrically conductive layer is formed from the transmission layers arranged one above the other by thermo transfer printing on the multi-layer body. The transmission layers are used for forming gradient of resistance along a surface normal of the electrically conductive layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a multi-layer body with an electrically conductive layer of an organic solar cell e.g. polymer-solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical characteristics of the electrically conductive layer are adjustable without the application of a chemical process. The multi-layer body with the structured electrically conductive layer can be formed in mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer solar cell comprising an electrically conductive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a manufacturing step of a multi-layer body.    Multi-layer body (4)    Transfer foil (5)    Support layers (41,51)    Poly 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene/polystyrensulfonate sublayer (42)    Transmission layers (52)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (5) humidifies the fuel gas produced in a hydrogen generator (4), by utilizing the heat energy and off-gas. A fuel cell (8) generates electric power while discharging heat energy and off-gas, using the humidified fuel gas. A condenser (6) cools the water vapor contained in off-gas discharged from fuel cell by heat exchange with the cooling medium, converts water vapor to condensed water and supplies condensed water to humidifier.    USE - For electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is durable and inexpensive, and humidifies the fuel gas to be supplied to the fuel cell reliably without using any special auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (4)    Humidifier (5)    Condenser (6)    Fuel cell (8)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing inkjet printing process on a microlens distribution region (11) formed on a substrate (10) made of metal, metal oxide, semiconductor, semiconducting oxide, glass, quartz and polymeric material using liquid solution having high light transmittance rate. An imprinting die made of polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) and poly ether-co-ester is formed on the substrate corresponding to the microlens distribution region.    USE - For fabricating microlens module used in optoelectronic module such as image detector of digital camera (claimed), LED (claimed) and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fabrication cost of the microlens module is reduced by using a simple and inexpensive technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves performing inkjet printing process on a microlens distribution region (11) formed on a substrate (10) made of metal, metal oxide, semiconductor, semiconducting oxide, glass, quartz and polymeric material using liquid solution such as epoxy resin, optical cement, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyurethane (PU), polydimethyl silioxane and photo-resist material having high light transmittance rate. An imprinting die made of polydimethyl siloxane and poly ether-co-ester is formed on the substrate corresponding to the microlens distribution region. A self assembling monolayer made of silane compound, mercaptide, organic carboxylic acid, organic phosphate and polyelectrolyte is coated on a convex portion of the imprinting die. The curvature of the microlens is modified by adjusting the injection rate of the liquid solution during the inkjet printing process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microlens module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the substrate.    Substrate (10)    Microlens distribution region (11)    Peripheral region (12)
NOVELTY - An article comprises: a first electrode; second electrode comprising several electrically conductive particles (where at least some of the electrically conductive particles being coated with a compound that comprises at least one moiety selected from thiol, siloxane, amino, nitrate, carboxylate, phosphate, and sulfonate; or self-assembled layer); and photoactive layer (240,244) between the first and second electrodes. The article is configured as a photovoltaic cell (200).    USE - As an article configured as photovoltaic cell(claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The article is configured as a photovoltaic cell. The article provides a self-assembled layer that can modify the work function of the electrically conductive particles such that the particles form an ohmic contact with the underlying layer (e.g. a photoactive layer or a hole blocking layer). As a result, the self-assembled layer allows high work function metals (e.g. silver) to be used as a top electrode of a photovoltaic cell even though such metals by themselves cannot be used as an electrode due to lack of ohmic contact with the materials used in the photovoltaic cell. Since high work function metals generally are not oxidized in air, this approach reduces the level of barriers required for encapsulation of the top electrode. The surfactant can facilitate the dispersion of the electrically conductive particles in the polymer to form a uniform electrode. The method can result in higher production efficiency and lower production costs than a batch-to-batch manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional of organic photovoltaic cell.    tandem photovoltaic cell (200)    semi-cells (202,204)    cathode (220)    hole carrier layer (230)    first photoactive layer (240)    recombination layer (242)    second photoactive layer (244)    hole blocking layer (250)    anode. (260)
NOVELTY - A moisture resistant battery is created by masking portions of a battery; applying an insulating layer to the battery that are not masked to increase the electrical separation of the anode and cathode contacts of the battery; and removing the mask.    USE - For creating a moisture resistant battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method decreases the probability that moisture applied to the battery will cause ohmic conductivity between the anode and the cathode, allows fewer batteries to be prematurely depleted or destroyed by moisture and fewer devices holding those batteries will need repair, prevents or eliminates discharge of corrosive battery chemicals due to moisture and operating in wet environments, and extends life of batteries and devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a battery.
NOVELTY - A catalyst material (M1) for a fuel cell comprises: a carbon material, and at least one hydrophilic segment and at least one hydrophobic segment jointly or separately connected to the surface of the carbon material by a single bond or a connection group having a solvolysis resistance and a heat resistance. The hydrophilic segment has solvolysis resistance and heat resistance and has an ionic functional group; and the hydrophobic segment has solvolysis resistance and the heat resistance and has no ionic functional group.    USE - As a catalyst material useful for fuel cell (claimed) used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material provides a catalyst membrane and a fuel cell with improved efficiency, improved permeability of reaction gas and preventing flooding of catalyst membrane, and provides cell with high durability and activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing a catalyst material (M1) a fuel cell involving forming the main chain structure represented by -(R1-X1)n1- and then bonding the group -B1-(A1)n2 to the main chain structure, and forming the main chain structure represented by -(R2-X2)n4- and then bonding the group represented by -E1 and/or -E2 to the main chain structure;    (2) a catalyst membrane (M1) comprising a catalyst material (C1), and a solid electrolyte;    (3) a membrane electrode assembly (A1) comprising a porous conductive sheet and a catalyst layer disposed in contact with the porous conductive sheet where the catalyst layer is a catalyst membrane (M1); and    (4) a fuel cell comprising the membrane electrode assembly (A1).    R1 and R2=aromatic ring;    X1 and X2=single bond or a bivalent connection group;    B1=single bond or a bivalent to hexavalent connection group;    A1=ionic functional group;    E1 and E2=substituent of high oxygen permeability;    n1 and n4=integer having value greater than or equal to8;    n2=1-5.
NOVELTY - A solar cell assembly has several cylindrical solar units (200) arranged parallel to each other in a common plane. Each cylindrical solar unit is at a separation distance away from an installation surface. Two cylindrical solar units from the several solar units are separated from each other by a spacer distance of less than 10cm. This allows direct sunlight to pass in between the solar units to the installation surface. The separation distance is greater than a passageway distance. The spacer distance is almost equal to or greater than the diameter of a cylindrical solar unit.    USE - For spatially arranging a cylindrical solar unit within a solar cell panel or solar cell array for conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The solar unit can be, for example, a solar cell, a monolithically integrated solar module, or a non-monolithically integrated solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer distance can be adjusted to minimize the shadowing effects from adjacent cylindrical solar units. The presence of spacer distance, passageway, and height promote air circulation within solar cell assemblies. If the height is larger than the spacer distance or passageway, effective cooling of the solar units is achieved. The arrays or cylindrical/tubular solar units are arranged parallel to each other in a planar assembly such that each unit arranged at an appreciable spacer distance to neighboring solar units are highly effective in collecting solar energy. Solar cell assemblies formed by cylindrical solar units are not sensitive to tilt angles between the assemblies and installation surface. When cylindrical solar units are arranged with spatial separation between the solar units, they collect solar energy more effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective and cross-sectional views of a solar module.    Junction partner (108)    Counter electrode (110)    Coating (112)    Solar unit (200)    Solar module (270)
NOVELTY - The module has a bonding material (14) that connects the electrically conducting wire (7) and output extraction aluminum electrodes (2a,3a) on the sides of the semiconductor substrate (1). The yield stress required to deform the edge of the connection region made of silver and formed along longitudinal is smaller than the yield stress at the center of the connection region.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the semiconductor substrate by applying stress more than predetermined level is suppressed, and the yield stress of the connection regions is controlled simply based on the thermal-expansion displacement of the conducting wire. The shrinkage or swelling of the conducting wire due to stress is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the solar cell module.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Output extraction aluminum electrodes (2a,3a)    Electrically conducting wire (7)    Protective layer (10)    Bonding material (14)
NOVELTY - A platinum carbonyl complex is dissolved in an organic solvent, and obtains a platinum carbonyl complex solution. The platinum carbonyl complex solution is coated on the metal base with larger ionization tendency than platinum. A platinum thin film is obtained by removing an organic solvent.    USE - Manufacturing method for platinum thin film used for manufacturing of catalyst film of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eases forming of the platinum thin film while reducing usage amount of the platinum. Enables forming the platinum thin film in the base whole surface without exposing the surface of the base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photograph of the platinum thin film.
NOVELTY - The hollow fiber membrane module has an insulating resin film (130) that is interposed between current collection board (120) and case. The case is made of alloys of aluminum and magnesium.    USE - Hollow fiber membrane module for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply to metal case can be prevented. The electric corrosion of case can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Current collection board (120)    Resin film (130)    Seal (131a)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (1) has an electrode (A) (7) adhered to sensitizing-dye carrying semiconductor layer (8), and electrode (B) (10) arranged opposite to semiconductor layer through an electric charge carrying layer (4) containing iodine. The electric charge carrying layer contains organic solvent or ionic liquid, and modified amylose, amylopectin or dextrin. A portion of hydroxyl-group terminal of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin is subjected to cyanoethylation for improving solubility with respect to organic solvent or ionic liquid.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has improved conversion efficiency especially open circuit voltage value, short-circuit-current value, and form factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoelectric transducer has an electrode (A) adhered to sensitizing-dye carrying semiconductor layer, and electrode (B) arranged opposite to semiconductor layer through an electric charge carrying layer containing iodine. The electric charge carrying layer contains organic solvent or ionic liquid, and modified amylose, amylopectin or dextrin. A portion of hydroxyl-group terminal of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin is subjected to cyanoethylation for improving solubility with respect to organic solvent or ionic liquid. The organic solvent is acetonitrile, methoxy acetonitrile, 3-methoxy propionitrile or (gamma)-butyrolactone. The content of modified amylose, amylopectin and dextrin in the electric charge carrying layer is 1-50 weight%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photoelectric transducer (1)    Substrates (2,3)    Electric charge carrying layer (4)    Electrode layers (7,10)    Semiconductor layer (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell generates electric power by electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas containing oxygen in oxygen electrode, and hydrogen supplied to a hydrogen pole through a flow path. A humidifier (30) humidifying hydrogen in flow path has humidification cell clamped with separator (36,37) at the side facing a pair of electrodes (32,33) arranged on both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (31). Hydrogen and water are supplied to anode pole side of one electrode, when supplying hydrogen to cathode pole side of the other electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system provided with fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen supplied to hydrogen pole of fuel cell is humidified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of humidifier of fuel cell system.    Humidifier (30)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (31)    Electrode (32,33)    Cathode gas passageway (34)    Separators (36,37)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has planar base material (12), flexible electrode (16) directly or indirectly formed on the base material, electric power generating layer (18) formed on electrode (16) and flexible and transparent electrode (20) formed on the electric power generation layer. The electric power generation layer contains oxide semiconductor or mixed oxide, pigment and electrolyte, and generates electric power on injection of light.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell exhibits suppressed damage even by washing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Base material (12)    Resin layer (14)    Electrodes (16,20)    Electric power generation layer (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has the fuel occluding elements (20,25) filled with liquid fuel consists of methanol liquid, ethanol liquid, dimethyl ether, ethylene glycol, sodium borohydride and sucrose aqueous solution. The capillary-force of the fuel occluding element (20) is less than the capillary force of fuel occluding element (25) that is less than the capillary force of a relay (30). The resin layer having the oxygen barrier property is formed.    USE - For liquid-fuel supply system (claimed) for fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The blowing of the liquid fuel in the time of heating or pressure reduction environment is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for liquid-fuel supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel storage element (10)    Storage chambers (10a,10b)    Fuel occluding elements (20,25)    Relay (30)    Liquid-fuel cartridge (A)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte component is obtained by graft polymerizing and irradiating resin film. The resin film contains radical polymerizable monomer having alkoxy silyl group and silicon (0.1 mass% or more).    USE - For air electrode of direct methanol-type fuel cell (both claimed), power supply for portable information devices such as notebook personal computers, personal digital assistants and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte component has excellent chemical stability and dimensional stability. The direct methanol type fuel cells using solid polymer electrolyte component reduces the transmittance of methanol.
NOVELTY - The photoelectrode (10) has transparent electrode (3), reverse-current prevention layer (2) containing gallium-doped zinc oxide (GZO), and metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer (1), stacked in order on a transparent substrate (4). The gallium doped amount is 3-10 wt.%.    USE - For use in dye-sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of photoelectric transfer characteristics by generation of reverse current can be prevented. The adhesiveness of transparent electrode and metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectrode.    Metal-oxide semiconductor porous layer (1)    Reverse-current prevention layer (2)    Transparent electrode (3)    Transparent substrate (4)    Photoelectrode (10)
NOVELTY - The fluid flow (17) containing fine particle is sprayed on a lithium foil (12). Thus, the thickness of lithium foil is reduced and a lithium thin film is manufactured.    USE - For lithium thin film of nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (claimed) used as power supply for camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium thin film is easily and economically produced. The non aqueous-electrolyte battery formed using lithium thin film has excellent heavy current discharge characteristics. The non aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery formed using lithium thin film suppresses internal short circuit, has high capacitance and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high polymer film (11) is arranged on lithium foil or lithium foil is arranged on high polymer film or metallic substrate, during manufacture of lithium thin film. The fluid flow is an airflow or liquid flow. The fine particle is dry ice fine particle, glass, alumina, silicon nitride or magnesium oxide. The metallic substrate contains transition-metal element. POLYMERS - Preferred Film: The high polymer film is chosen from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polyimide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of manufacturing process of lithium thin film.    High polymer film (11)    Lithium foil (12)    Nozzle (13)    Fluid flow (17)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a resin with corrugation in curved-surface shape of height in a range of 0.1-6 microns. The four vertices of an adjacent convex portion (6) forming a tetragon are connected with a straight line to form tetragon ABCD. The linear ratio between longer and shorter straight lines is 1.0-1.3, and the interval between two vertices is 0.1-15 microns.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fine irregularities of specific regular curved-surface shape is formed in resin surface. The closing-light effect and the optical picking out efficiency of the reaction layer are improved by making the corrugation into regular form. The electric power generation efficiency and light-emission brightness are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of metal substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a surface electron micrograph of the metal substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Convex portion (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel-cell sealing plate (36) with adhesive-agent pouring openings (61) at both ends, spot-welded to a separator (18), such that the openings not oppose gas-flow channels (35). The fuel-cell sealing plate and separator are fixed by ultra-violet (UV) curable adhesive agent (60) poured through the openings.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell used in fuel-cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The application quantity of adhesive agent is decreased, and adhesion surface area between sealing plate and separator is increased as adhesive agent enters into adhesive-agent extrusion gap, hence the sealing plate and separator are attached firmly. The amount of extrusions of adhesive agent is reduced, and obstruction of flow channel is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel-cell sealing plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Separator (18)    Gas-flow channel (35)    Sealing plate (36)    Adhesive agent (60)    Adhesive-agent pouring opening (61)
NOVELTY - The module has a wavelike discharge board (10), a wavelike current collector, where the collector is inserted in a reaction zone (12) into a manufactured main substrate plate (11) from injection molding polymer materials. The wavelike current collector defines multiple independent fuel channels (12a,12b,12c,12d) in the reaction zone. A diaphragm electrode unit is arranged between the conductive cathode plate and the anode discharge board. The polymer material includes polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polysulfone, liquid crystal polymer, epoxy resin polymer adhesive.    USE - Fuel cell module. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices, vehicles, military equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector is inserted in a reaction zone into a manufactured main substrate plate from injection molding polymer materials, where the polymer material include polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polysulfone, liquid crystal polymer, epoxy resin polymer adhesive, which have strong mechanical characteristics, thus ensures improved discharge board, a better and smaller gas cell module and an economical manufacturing process with fast mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a discharge board.    Discharge board (10)    Substrate plate (11)    Reaction zone (12)    Fuel channels (12a,12b,12c,12d)    Crossing zone (14,16)    Fuel inlet (101)    Fuel entry channel (102)    Manifold (103)    Fuel outlet channel (112,113)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane (2) electrode unit with an anode and cathode, and provided with a fluid distribution structure and a fuel (16) reservoir. The fuel cell has the membrane-electrode unit, where the membrane-electrode unit has a capillary structure, which is connected to a fuel reservoir for the transport of the fuel by evaporation suction. The capillary structure has multiple capillaries, which are arranged parallel to each other.    USE - Direct-oxidation fuel cell for a convection-free transport of fluidic fuels (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has the membrane-electrode unit, where the membrane-electrode unit has a capillary structure, which is connected to a fuel reservoir for the transport of the fuel by evaporation suction, and hence ensures extended temperature range for working of fuel cell, convection-free transport, better performance data and a simpler system engineering, higher temperatures results improved methanol oxidation kinetics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating the direct-oxidation fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a direct methanol fuel cell.    Membrane (2)    Reservoir area (3)    Area between flow field (6a)    Current collector region (6b)    Gas diffusion layer (7,10)    Catalyzer (8,9)    End plate (12,13)    Cell house (14)    Tank (15)    Fuel (16)
NOVELTY - This invention claims a portable battery hand-warming utensil. It is comprised of metal shell (1), plastic connector (2) and chargeable battery (3). The inner side of said metal shell (1) is coated with far infrared electric heating film (4); there is conductive heat insulating layer agglutinated between far infrared electric heating film (4) and metal shell (1); thermal reflected layer (6) between said far infrared electric heating film (4) and battery (3) stuffed with plastic connector (2); the calorifacient effect and calorifacient time of said far infrared electric heating film (4) are controlled by the switch (7) and temperature controller (8) set on the plastic connector (2); LED power indicator (9) and battery charging slot (10) are at the two sides of plastic connector (2). This invention is small and light. It is portable. It is the heating device which can be used at any time.
NOVELTY - A nanocrystalline silicon metal foil film solar battery comprises crystalline silicon foil film sheet. The said crystalline silicon foil film sheet takes metal foil film as substrate. Nanocrystalline silicon layer is equally doped on the substrate. It also comprises TPT iron deficiency textured glass cover shell which is above the crystalline silicon foil film sheet, polyurethane tyre cushion which supports the crystalline silicon foil film sheet, metal substrate plate which supports the tyre cushion and metal frames which are placed at the circumference of the foil film sheet and the tyre cushion. Its production technology comprises doing surface roughness concentration processing to the metal foil film, equally spraying nanocrystalline silicon at cementing compound on the foil film surface, solidifying the foil film, cutting the crystalline silicon foil film sheet of the needed size, placing the crystalline silicon foil film sheet on the polyurethane tyre cushion which is supported by the metal substrate plate, edge sealing the crystalline silicon foil film sheet and the tyre cushion with the metal frames, placing the glass cover shell matching with sealing glue on the side frame and vacuuming to store. Silicon material used by the invention is obviously reduced. It has potential to replace traditional crystalline silicon slice solar battery.
NOVELTY - The solid state proton conductor comprises a hydrated diatomaceous earth which is in the form of a diatomite plate or diatomite pellet.    USE - Used as electrolyte for electrochemical applications such as fuel cell (for generating electric current), gas sensor (for sensing gas in atmosphere), humidity sensor (for sensing humidity in atmosphere), and pH sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid state proton conductor enables fuel cell to exhibit high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of conducting protons through polymer membrane.
NOVELTY - Photon converter or producer and electrical connection apparatus comprises repetitively shaped granular semiconductor bodies, repetitively formed slot(s) or hole(s) (31) to hold the semiconductor bodies, a light conduit to the semiconductor bodies, and greater than or equal to2 electrodes that are part of the slot or hole that with elastic compression touch each semiconductor body.    USE - The apparatus is used as photovoltaic cell, light emitter, thermal energy to electric converter or refrigerator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has reduced system semiconductor cost component thus obtaining material costs reductions of from four to hundreds of times that of existing photovoltaic cell costs. Discrete photodiodes can be formed as spherical and other geometric shaped, cells with high performance characteristics, precision dimensions, and low cost. The photovoltaic cells uses their geometric shape, elastic electrical mounts, couples them to small optical concentrator systems of refractory and/or reflective optics and makes electrical network connections to those photodiodes, reliably, adjusting for thermal expansion, and at low cost to form low cost and reliable electrical power arrays. The electrical connectors and network can form part of the reflective optics and heat removal system. The electrical interconnection system can also form a reliable network that is self -correcting and tolerant of point failures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the shaped contact slot or hole holding a spherical photodiode.    Outer electrical conductor (20)    Dielectric substrate (21)    Outer doped layer (24)    Doped inner portion of sphere (25)    Slot or hole (31)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises a composite of a magnetostrictive material and a piezo material which generates electricity when subjected to a pulsed or continuous magnetic field; and a capacitor or ferro capacitor connected to the composite. A voltage regulator is positioned between the composite and the capacitor or ferro capacitor. A flexible substrate supports the composite and the capacitor or ferro capacitor.    USE - The battery is used as power source for medical, biomedical, night vision, global positioning system (GPS), radios, sensors, actuators and intelligence gathering technologies. It can also be used for medical devices, transmitters, other small devices that require minimal or no maintenance or battery replacement, and radio frequency identification (RFID) devices using remote magnetic field generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery generates electrical power using magnetic fields. The magnetic field is generated at frequency of 90-110% of natural resonant frequency of the composite, to obtain optimum power. The battery can increase the capability over current battery technology by maintaining an ongoing charge to power the utilizing equipment, thus providing a potentially infinite shelf life. This will have significant advantages in reliability of the utilizing equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a multi-battery comprising batteries as above;    (2) a method for forming the battery;    (3) a power generation system; and    (4) a combination of the power generation system and a coil driver system for creating electromagnetic field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing the basic concept of magnetostrictive expansion.    Cylindrical sample of magnetostrictive material (10)
NOVELTY - The solar element has a solar cell carrier (1), a frame (2) and temperature control device (3), which is an integral component of the frame. The solar cell carrier, frame and temperature control device are formed single piece. The temperature control device has multiple cavities (4) connected with each other, and formed as parallel channels (5) in the frame spaced from each other. The channels are connected with each other at the front sides by an inlet and an outlet. Every side of the channels is formed adjoining on the solar cells carrier.    USE - Used for a solar energy plant (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar element has a solar cell carrier, a frame and temperature control device, where the temperature control device is an integral component of the frame. The temperature control device has multiple cavities connected with each other, and formed as parallel channels in the frame spaced from each other, and hence enables simple production, high mechanical stability, simple handling, easy and efficient heat transfer of the solar cells to keep a moderate temperature, small weight, high abrasion resistance for service life, smaller production costs, a fast, and economical assembly of an efficient solar energy system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a solar element particularly inserting shaped component and sheathing in an injection mold    (2) a kit for a solar energy plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross sectional view of a solar element.    Solar cell carrier (1)    Frame (2)    Temperature control device (3)    Cavities (4)    Channels (5)    Reinforcement (10)    Glass layer (13)    Ethyl vinyl acetate layer (14)    Solar cell (16)    Support surface (17)    Support web (18)    Plate (19)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel cell (FC) comprises a fuel cell chamber and an electrolyte chamber for accommodating fuel and electrolyte, respectively. A transfer system transfers the fuel or fuel component and electrolyte or electrolyte component in cartridge (C) to fuel cell for providing electrical energy of 500 watt-hour.    USE - For use as emergency back-up power system for loads such as cell phone tower, industrial motor, life support system, computer system, facsimile, emergency lighting system, air conditioner, furnace fan, space heater, water heater, freezer, refrigerator, range, hotplate, microwave oven, water well pump, sump pump and battery charger used at home, communication system, office, hospital, small store/shop (all claimed), and as power system for recreational activities such as boating, camping, etc., and also for forestry, warehouse, mining and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The recycling and refurbishment of the cartridge and fuel cell can be facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the power supply system.    Cartridge (C)    Fuel cell (FC)    Stand-alone fuel cell power system (PS)    Support (SM)    Wires (W)
NOVELTY - The catalytic grains are prepared and evenly spread on inner walls of associated holes (22) of multi-silicon layer, to form a catalytic layer. An insulating layer is formed on surface (20B) of silicon wafer (20'). A micro sensor layer mounting micro temperature or humidity sensor, is formed on the insulation layer. The micro sensor layer, gas diffusion layer, catalytic layer and flow field plates are integrated, to obtain a fuel cell.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell that can generate heat internally, is simplified. The temperature and humidity of fuel cell can be detected simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the manufacturing process of fuel cell.    Silicon wafer (20')    Surfaces of wafer (20A,20B)    Multiple flow ways (21)    Associated holes (22)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte layer (4), provided between carbon fiber layers (3) arranged between a positive electrode layer (2) and a negative electrode layer (5). The carbon fiber layer is provided in an interface between a solid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode layer. The carbon fiber layer consists of carbon fibers having a diameter of 0.5-1000 nm and being made by a method selected from the group consisting of an arc method and the gas phase growth method. The negative electrode layer is disposed adjacent the carbon fiber layer without directly contacting the solid electrolyte layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - Offers high capacity, stable, simple and easy to assemble lithium ion secondary cell. Improves mechanical strength of electrolyte. Obtains excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristic. Uses solid electrolyte made of lithium ion conductive glass-ceramic or composite electrolyte of lithium ion conductive glass-ceramic and polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the internal structure of a lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Carbon fiber layers (3)    Solid electrolyte layer (4)    Negative electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - A hardenable organo polysiloxane composition contains silylated organo polysiloxane (1) with weight average molecular weight of more than 50000 by polystyrene conversion, and condensation catalyst.    USE - For solar cells (claimed), for cured material used as cover, binder resin or coating material of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hardenable organo polysiloxane composition forms cured material with excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, ultraviolet ray resistance, optical transparency, toughness, insulation property, flexibility, adhesiveness and birefringence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hardenable organo polysiloxane composition contains silylated organo polysiloxane with weight average molecular weight of more than 50000 by polystyrene conversion, and condensation catalyst. The silylated organo polysiloxane is of formula (1): R1a(OX)bSiO4-a-b/2.    X=-SiR2R3R4, 1-6C alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy alkyl and/or acyl;    R2-R4=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group;    a=1.00-1.5;    b=0-2;and    a+b=1-2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (1)    Glass plate (2)    Cured material (3)    Solar cell (4)    Cured material layer (7)
NOVELTY - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) and/or monomer (m2). The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has specific fluoro structural unit(s), in side chain.    USE - For fuel cell used as power supply for electronic devices (all claimed) such as personal computer, digital camera, digital camcorder, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, projector, electronic paper, game machine, inkjet printer, laser printer and copier.    ADVANTAGE - The resin material has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin material contains resins (I-IV). The resin (I) is obtained by polymerizing monomer (m1) of formula: CH2=CHCOOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2 and/or monomer (m2) of formula: CH2=C(CH3)COOCH2CH2OPO(OH)2. The resin (II) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1,m2) and/or monomer having sulfonic acid group (m3). The resin (III) is obtained by co-polymerizing monomers (m1-m3) and/or monomer having 2 or more carbon-carbon double bonds (m4). The resin (IV) has structural unit of formula: CF2CH2- and -CF2CFCl- and/or structural unit of formula: -CH2CF(CH2OCOOR)-, in side chain.    R=-CH2CH2- or -CF2CH2-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of resin material.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode (6) contains electrolyte containing chemical species as an oxidation-reduction pair, electroconductive fiber or particles, and conductive polymer and/or catalyst substance. The electrode is arranged opposing to the transparent semiconductor electrode containing the pigment having photosensitization effect.    USE - For dye sensitizing solar cells (claimed) such as photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode has excellent electrode characteristics, and provides dye sensitizing solar cells having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode, involves arranging electrolyte opposing the transparent semiconductor electrode, and laminating the mixture containing chemical species on substrate as collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Electrode substrate (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electroconductive film (3)    Porous metal oxide semiconductor layer (4)    Electrolyte-catalyst composite electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte film is formed using tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer having fluoro sulfonyl group as precursor, which is processed at 200-250degreesC in fluorine-gas atmosphere.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer having fluoro sulfonyl group is stabilized without changing its copolymerization ratio or molecular weight. The electrolyte film is durable and has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carboxylic acid group and/or carboxylic-acid alky ester group of terminal group of principal chain of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer is converted into tetrafluoromethyl group by heat processing in fluorine-gas atmosphere. The fluoro sulfonyl group (-SO2F) of tetrafluoroethylene perfluoro vinyl ether copolymer is converted into sulfonic acid group by protonation. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of stabilization treatment of electrolyte film for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has a positive-electrode compound-material layer containing a positive electrode active material (1), an electrical-conductivity material, and a binder. The positive-electrode compound-material layer has film thickness of 60-150 microns. The positive electrode active material has average particle diameter of 1-5 microns. The volume fraction (Va) of the positive electrode active material with respect to positive-electrode compound-material layer is 10-30.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides lithium secondary battery having excellent output characteristics and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode has a positive-electrode compound-material layer containing a positive electrode active material, an electrical-conductivity material, and a binder. The positive-electrode compound-material layer has film thickness of 60-150 microns. The positive electrode active material has average particle diameter of 1-5 microns. The volume fraction (Va) of the positive electrode active material with respect to positive-electrode compound-material layer is 10-30. A lithium secondary battery has polymer electrolyte layer provided between positive electrode and negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section model of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode active material (1)    Mixture of electrical-conductivity material and binder (2)    Aluminum foil (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an air introducing duct (24) attached to air-inlet side of fuel cell stack (11). The air introducing duct is divided into several small flow paths (17a,24a) along flow direction of oxidizing agent into air introducing duct.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) systems for vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and cart for luggage, and also for motive power source of satellite, spacecraft and industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of oxidizing agent supplied to each portion of fuel cell stack is homogenized without increasing the size of system, hence output of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of structure of air supply flow path of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air feed chamber (17)    Small flow paths (17a,24a)    Air introducing duct (24)    Water supply nozzle (55)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1) has intermediate layers (5a,5b) comprising electroconductivity filler, water repellent and non-water soluble resin, that are arranged between gaseous diffusion layers (6a,6b) and catalyst layers (3,4). The solid-body integral rate of the intermediate layer is 5-30%. The ratio of volume of hole of 30 microns diameter, which is formed in the thickness direction of the intermediate layer is 50-80%.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas is diffused from the gaseous diffusion layer to the catalyst layers, efficiently, hence initial stage battery characteristics can be maintained for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1)    Catalyst layers (3,4)    Intermediate layers (5a,5b)    Gaseous diffusion layers (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - A solution obtained by dissolving monomers (A,B) in water or organic solvent is emulsified. Monomer (A) has sulfonic acid functional group containing sulfonic acid group and/or sulfonate group, and radical polymerizable functional group. Monomer (B) comprises aniline derivative having alkyl or oxyalkyl group, and aniline. Sulfonic acid structure derived from monomer (A) is introduced into monomer (B). Then, monomers (A,B) are polymerized in coexistence of polymerization initiator (C) to obtain conductive polymer in which polymer of monomers (A,B) are entangled.    USE - For manufacturing conductive polymer (claimed) used for surface coating material of metal material, electric-electronic insulating material, and anode material of secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive polymer having excellent dissolution stability with respect to organic solvent, and electroconductivity is manufactured.
NOVELTY - The dye sensitizing solar cell has an electrolyte liquid between photoelectrode and anode. The photoelectrode has transparent electrode containing indium tin oxide and metal oxide semiconductor porous layer laminated on substrate. The electrolyte liquid contains an ionic liquid of pH of 4 or more.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell has favorable adhesiveness of metal oxide semiconductor porous layer and substrate, and stable photoelectric transfer characteristics.
NOVELTY - The regenerating agent supply line (35) supplies the regenerating agent from the regenerating agent tank (34), to regenerate the ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin (32) is filled in the impurity removal apparatus (30).    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system used for vehicle, electric power generation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity and the convenience of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Impurity removal apparatus (30)    Ion exchange resin (32)    Regenerating agent tank (34)    Regenerating agent supply line (35)
NOVELTY - The holder (14) are used for holding the opening end (13a) of a drain hose (13) upwardly at the outside face of a battery case (11). The drain hose is used for discharging the drain from the inside of the battery case, and provided in the bottom side of the battery case. The battery cells (12) are accommodated in the battery case.    USE - Used as power supply of automatic guided vehicle, battery type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables discharging the drain without damaging the battery liquid. Eases confirmation of the state of the drain within the battery case from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the battery apparatus.    Battery case (11)    Battery cells (12)    Drain hose (13)    Opening end (13a)    Holder (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a separator (19) including transparent sheet (17), so that a membrane electrode assembly (14) is observed from the exterior through the transparent sheet. The antireflection processing of applying a coating material to the surface of the cathode (13) is performed, so as to prevent the reflection of light on the surface of the cathode corresponding to the transparent sheet.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as electric power supply source for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Imaging of the cathode surface is performed accurately as anti-reflective processing is performed to the cathode surface, so that water droplet adhered to the fuel cell can be easily removed based on the image processing result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Transparent sheet (17)    Separator (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves solidifying a thermal storage material in a heat storage container (1) during fall of temperature of the container. The thermal storage material is melted during rising of the temperature of the container. The rubber materials float on the thermal storage material at the time of liquid phase within the heat storage container. The floating rubber materials are connected by the metal wires.    USE - For promoting solidification melting of thermal storage material in container for thermal-storage-type air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-transfer performance of the heat storage capsule is improved. The overcooling degree of the thermal storage material in the container is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermal-storage-type air conditioner.    Thermal storage material (1)    Condenser (11)    Expansion valve (12)    Compressor (13)    Thermal storage tank (19)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (10) has anode (2) provided on electroconductive film such as indium tin oxide (ITO) film formed on transparent substrate (4). The transparent substrate is made of high transparency glass, tempered glass, high transparency synthetic resin such as acrylic resin, polymethacrylate, polycarbonate resin, etc.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of freedom of material for opposing substrate is improved by providing anode on transparent substrate, hence cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Cathode (1)    Anode (2)    Transparent substrate (4)    Opposing substrate (5)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises an encapsulation layer comprising an optically pure or gas permeable elastomeric material having a surface energy of less than 20 (preferably 15 or less than 12) mN/m. The pure material has optical properties of 100% transmittance in the visible and near infrared region. The elastomeric material comprises a fluoroelastomer or perfluoropolyether. It comprises a refractive index of 1.3-1.4.    USE - As a photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The elastomeric based encapsulation material improves durability of the device. An anti-reflection layer can be fabricated and added to the photovoltaic device to reduce reflection from the device and increase the number of photons which penetrate into the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for improving durability of photovoltaic device by coating a surface of photovoltaic device with an elastomeric material having a surface energy of less than 20 mN/m; and    (2) a method for fabricating a component of a photovoltaic device comprising introducing a material to a mold (104) comprising an elastomeric material, treating the material while the material is in contact with the mold, and removing the treated material from the mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic for fabricating a structured layer of a photovoltaic device.    Substrate (102)    Mold (104)    First substance (106)    Pattern (108)    Treatment (110)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a lower solar cell layer comprising a silicon-based thin film (506) grown by a layer transfer process method; and an upper solar cell layer stacked on the upper portion of the lower solar cell layer, and comprising an amorphous silicon-based thin film (504) formed by a chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Used as a heterojunction with intrinsic layer type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost high efficiency solar cell is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of high efficiency solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are cross-sectional views showing a manufacturing method of a two-terminal high efficiency solar cell using a layer transfer process method.    Transparent adhesive (502)    Upper electrode (503)    Amorphous silicon-based thin film (504)    Silicon-based thin film (506)    Backside electrode (508)
NOVELTY - The solar module (1) has a photovoltaic element (4) for power generation, and a channel (3) is arranged inside a profile (2). A support layer is arranged between the photovoltaic element and the profile. The support layer has a heat conductivity, which lies between the photovoltaic element and the profile. The support layer is formed by a carbon fiber layer (5) or a carbon fiber composite material layer having a thermoplastic associated with carbon fibers. An adhesive is provided with ceramic fillers.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module has a support layer is arranged between the photovoltaic element and the profile, and hence the direct influence of the length variation of the profile is prevented due to the rise in temperature on the profile or the photovoltaic element, the profile or the photovoltaic element is better prevented, and has a good overall efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar element.    Solar module (1)    Profile (2)    Channel (3)    Photovoltaic element (4)    Carbon fiber layer (5)
NOVELTY - Article of manufacture (I) comprises: at least one metal foil substrate; a coating layer on at least a portion of one side of the metal foil substrate, where the coating layer comprises a condensation cured silicone resin composition and silica nanoparticles.    USE - (I) is useful for copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) solar cells and in thin film batteries.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits very thick and crack free coatings, upto 4 micrometer thick, on the substrate such as a stainless steel foil that can sustain a temperature of 700degreesC.
NOVELTY - A battery (10) comprises battery cells (20) arranged side-by-side, each battery cell including a terminal tab for delivering power from the cell; bus plate (30) made of electrically non-conductive material, and having array of holes defining hole pairs; and clamps for clamping together overlapping tabs of a corresponding different hole pair. The terminal tab extends through a corresponding different hole in the array of holes. For each hole pair, the terminal tabs extending through that hole pair are folded one over the other to produce the overlapping tabs for that hole pair.    USE - For military and commercial aircraft applications, and for thin plate battery footprint.    ADVANTAGE - The battery incorporates busing concept that uses components that enable one to reduce assembled height of packaging of battery pack as compared to prior art. The concept reduces the need for large gauge interconnect cabling by incorporating bus clamps for the main power interconnects. This allows a minimal envelope for the battery pack into its enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of the bus plate for interconnecting thin plate cells.    Battery (10)    Cells (20)    Bus plate (30)    Parallel slots (32)    Terminal form (34)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a roofing material (2) having open channels (3), and a photovoltaic module (4). The photovoltaic module is bonded directly or indirectly to the roofing material so that a covered channel is formed, and a fluid is made to flow through the channel. A transparent sheet made of glass or plastics, is located in plane above and substantially parallel to the plane of the module.    USE - For energy conversion device for solar heating system installed in building.    ADVANTAGE - The number of electrical connections is reduced, and a channel having desired shape can be formed, by using long run roofing sheets. The channels are formed at reduced cost, by forming the channels integrally in the roofing material. The solar heating of the entrapped air is used to raise the temperature of the energy conversion device through greenhouse effect, and so the quantity of heat transferred to the fluid in the channel is increased, and the efficiency of the solar thermal collector component of the energy conversion device is improved. The electrical and plumbing circuits can be connected readily without the need for extensive electrical and plumbing work. The cost of the energy conversion device is reduced. The generation of failure in the energy conversion device is suppressed. The need for separate support structures or additional strengthening of the framework of building, is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming energy conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the energy conversion device on a standing seam roof.    Energy conversion device (1)    Roofing material (2)    Open channels (3)    Photovoltaic module (4)    Ridges (11)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains (in wt.%) a propylene polymer (1-95) and a propylene copolymer (5-99) of propylene and 2-20C alpha-olefin except propylene. The copolymer has a melting point of 80degreesC or less, or no melting point as measured by differential scanning calorimeter. The polymer has a melting point of 80-135degreesC as measured by differential scanning calorimeter, and an endotherm curve with no endotherm attributable to crystal fusion observed in the region of 140degreesC or more.    USE - For sheets used for sealing solar cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic-resin composition has excellent mechanical strength, adhesive strength, solar-cell sealing property, transparency, and weatherability even in non-cross-linked state. The resin composition provides solar-cell sealing sheets having excellent heat resistance and no cloudiness, and solar cells which can be easily recycled after use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar-cell sealing sheet.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar module has a common substrate for supporting a rectifying diode sheet. An absorber layer is located between the front and back electrode layers. The diode sheet is divided into two sheet portions (B,C). The sheet portion (C) comprises electric series connections (19-21) between bus bars (16,17) and solar cells (C1-C3). The sheet portion (B) comprises electric series connections (22-24) between bus bars and bypass diodes (B1-B3). The solar cells are connected with each other in anti-parallel configuration through the bus bars.    USE - For solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The production of bypass diode on the solar module does not require additional processing step, since the solar cells are formed on the same rectifying diode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top view of the solar module.    Bus bars (16,17)    Electric series connections (19-24)    Sheet portions (B,C)    Bypass diodes (B1-B3)    Solar cells (C1-C3)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a basis layer (3) with a number of long, thin or thick protruding structures (4) e.g. ribs, which protrudes out from the layer, where the cooling device covers a substantial part of the back of a photovoltaic panel (1). The basis layer have a homogenous thickness, where the device is made of metal or a metal alloy e.g. aluminum or aluminum alloy. A surface layer (5) made of glass or a polymer material e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is on top of the panel. A thin layer (6) of polymer or rubber material e.g. ethylene vinyl acetate is provided under the surface layer.    USE - Used for cooling a photovoltaic panel (claimed) e.g. solar panel, that is utilized in a building for converting solar energy into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The number of protruding structures provided on the back of the photovoltaic panel creates a large surface area that can transfer heat to the surrounding air so that the photovoltaic panel is effectively cooled and hence increasing the life span of the panel. The utilization of long or short and thin or thick ribs facilitates to produce the cooling device with less material and less weight, in a simple and cost effective manner, and increase strength and rigidity of the panel. The increased strength and rigidity of the photovoltaic panel enables the panel including the cooling device to be self-supported, and to be fitted in building integrated facade and roof materials. The panel is robust with regard to withstand a large downfall of snow and strong wind, and hence the panel can be used as a terrace floor. The photovoltaic panel avoids the need for a frame and has a thinner outer layer, thus reducing cost and weight of the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a photovoltaic panel with a cooling device.    Photovoltaic panel (1)    Cooling device (2)    Basis layer (3)    Protruding structures (4)    Surface layer (5)    Thin layer (6)
NOVELTY - A posistor (120) parallel to the battery (110) has a resistance value directly proportional to the battery temperature. A switch (130) connected to the posistor is turned on when the resistance value of the posistor is greater than a value corresponding to a reference temperature. A second switch (140) is connected to a charge and discharge path of the battery to intercept the charge and discharge path when the first switch is turned on. A fuse (141,142) is serially connected to the charge and discharge path. A heating resistor (143) is connected to the fuse and to the first switch.    USE - For an electronic apparatus, such as a notebook computer, a mobile phone, or a personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - When the temperature of the battery pack increases to be equal to or greater than an allowed range, the charge and discharge path is automatically intercepted by the second of the two switches. This results in improved stability and reliability of the battery pack. Since the number of circuit elements protecting the battery pack is minimized, the battery pack is prevented from overcharging, applied with an over-current, and/or externally shorted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is selected from a nickel (Ni)-cadmium (Cd) battery, a Ni-metal hydride (MH) battery, a sealed up lead-acid battery, a lithium (Li)-ion battery, a Li-polymer battery, and other combinations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a battery pack.    Battery (110)    Posistor (120)    Switches (130,140)    Fuse (141,142)    Heating resistor (143)
NOVELTY - A polymer composition comprises repeat unit(s) comprising aliphatic spacer units between two phenyl rings.    USE - For use in fuel cell applications, preferably as an electrolyte or proton exchange membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has improved thermal, chemical and physical properties that make it useful in fuel cell applications. The presence of the aliphatic spacer helps to improve proton conductivity. The proton exchange membrane has better adhesive properties, allowing for construction of higher performance membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer composition comprises repeat unit(s) of formula (I).    P, Q=ether, sulfide, sulfone, ketone, ester, amide, imide, or carbon-carbon bond; and    m, n=0-15.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of a fuel cell including MEA.    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Anode end plate (14)    Cathode end plate (16)    Graphite block or bipolar plate (18, 20)    Openings (22, 24)    Gasket (26, 28)    Gas diffusion layers (30, 32)    Leads (31, 33)    Fuel source (37)    Oxygen source (39)    External load circuit (50)
NOVELTY - A film (1) consists of a polyester-type resin having an oligomer content of 0.1-0.6 mass% and a carboxyl terminal radical weight of 3-15 eq/ton, and a 2-(4-(4-oxo-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-yl) phenyl)-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-4-one (0.3-2 mass%).    USE - For back surface protection sheets (claimed) of solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent weather resistance, hydrolysis resistance, fracture strength, and resistance to yellowing phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the back surface protection sheet.    Film (1)    Resin film (2)    Base film (3)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell (1) has an aluminum electrode (12) formed on non-light receiving surface side of a silicon semiconductor substrate (2). The aluminum electrode has an aluminum sintering layer (8) and an electroconductive organic resin layer (11) formed on sintering layer. The layer (8) is formed by applying aluminum-containing paste on the non-light receiving surface side of substrate, and baking. The layer (11) is formed using electroconductive paste containing electroconductive particles and an organic resin.    USE - As photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell has reduced thickness and weight, and is easily manufactured. The generation of crack of silicon-semiconductor substrate is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Silicon-semiconductor substrate (2)    Aluminum sintering layer (8)    Electroconductive organic resin layer (11)    Aluminum electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The integrated circuit (IC) (4) has a P-type MOSFET that interrupts charging of secondary battery, when a microcomputer detects that the charging voltage of the secondary battery has reached preset overcharge voltage. A self control protector (SCP) circuit interrupts the charging of the secondary battery, when the detected charging voltage of secondary battery is not output within predetermined time.    USE - For battery charger for charging secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, lithium polymer battery, nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, etc., used for notebook personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The charging performance of the battery charger is improved reliably by preventing the overcharging of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the overcharge prevention IC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Overcharge prevention IC (4)    Inverter circuit (41,42)    Shift register (43)    Constant current sources (51A-51B)    Zener diodes (52A-52D)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell (10) has transparent semiconductor electrode containing dye (4) which has photosensitization effect on electrode base (8) and electrolyte layer (5) containing chemical species used as oxidation-reduction pair, and counter electrode (9) which is arranged opposingly in transparent semiconductor electrode and which has electro-conductive polymer-catalyst layer (6) having catalyst activity with respect to oxidation-reduction pair. The electrolyte layer consists of mixed solvent of hydrophobic ionic liquid which contains aprotic polar solvent.    USE - As photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell is excellent in photoelectric-conversion-efficiency and high temperature durability, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of basic structure of dye sensitizing solar cell.    Transparent base (1)    Transparent electro-conductive film (2)    Porous metal-oxide semiconductor (3)    Dye (4)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Electro-conductive polymer-catalyst layer (6)    Electrode base material (7)    Electrode base (8)    Counter electrode (9)    Dye sensitizing solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying adhesion components such as gel polymer on both surfaces of separation membrane (206). The coating layer (208) of preset thickness is formed on both surfaces of separation membrane using air knife (203).    USE - For forming coating layer on separation membrane used in lithium ion polymer battery (claimed), lithium ion battery, lithium-polymer battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coating layer with uniform thickness can be formed on the separation membrane easily so that the damage to separation membrane is minimized and stability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the coating layer thickness adjustment apparatus.    Supply roll (202)    Air knife (203)    Heater (204)    Separation membrane (206)    Coating layer (208)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode has a layer of active material (2) formed on a collector (11). The active-material layer consists of active material and conductive support agent (1). The conductive support agent is polymeric material whose surface is coated with the metal.    USE - For bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery for battery pack used as power supply for motor vehicles (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode suppresses the temperature rise produced during anamolous reaction of battery, and improves safety of battery. Thus, highly reliable lithium secondary battery is provided. The motor vehicles mounted with battery pack has excellent output characteristics even under high output conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymeric material is polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, fluororesin, polyurethane, polymethyl methacrylate, nylon, polyamide, polycarbonate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resin and/or polyethylene terephthalate. The metal is gold, silver, platinum, aluminum, copper, iron, chromium, nickel and/or titanium. The active-material layer contains anode active material and cathode active material. The anode active material is lithium-transition-metal oxide, lithium-transition-metal phosphoric acid compound and/or lithium-transition-metal sulfuric-acid compound. The cathode active material is carbon material, lithium-transition-metal compound, metal material and/or lithium-metal alloy material. The lithium ion secondary battery is a bipolar type battery which consists of electrolyte layer containing liquid electrolyte, gel electrolyte, or authentic polymer electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the model representing the state of conductive support agent in active-material layer of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Conductive support agent (1)    Active material (2)    Collector (11)
NOVELTY - A fluoro electrolyte polymer is dried at 100degreesC or less, to obtain infrared-absorption spectrometry material. The fluoro electrolyte polymer contains carboxylato group (I).    USE - For preparation of infrared-absorption spectrometry material used for calculating carboxylato group number, and used as electrolyte-film material for chemical sensor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The infrared-absorption spectrometry material is prepared easily and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluoro electrolyte polymer is dried at 100degreesC or less, to obtain infrared-absorption spectrometry material. The fluoro electrolyte polymer contains carboxylato group of formula: -COOM, where M is alkali metal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for durable elevation method of fluoro electrolyte polymer.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film contains an electrolyte polymer which is formed by cross-linking polymer having proton-conductive group with divinyl benzene sulfonic acid or its salt.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) such as pure hydrogen gas fuel cell, direct methanol solid polymeric fuel cell and modified methanol solid polymeric fuel cell used for electric vehicles and portable machines.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film has excellent proton-conductivity, methanol permeation proof property, and stability in methanol aqueous solution or water. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising electrolyte film has excellent durability and stability.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (6) consists of copolymer containing nitrogen-type ionic segment (A), siloxane segment (B) and iodine. The segment (A) consists of iodide of quaternized nitrogen-atom containing cation (I). The segment (B) has a polysiloxane structure (II) having 2 or more silicon atoms.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is free from volatilization of solvent and liquid spill, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte (6) consists of copolymer containing nitrogen-type ionic segment (A), siloxane segment (B) and an iodine. The segment (A) consists of iodide of quaternized nitrogen-atom containing cation of formula (I): I-(-(CmH2m)R1R2N+(CnH2n)-).    R1,R2=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, where R2 does not have an aliphatic unsaturated bond;    m,n=2 or more;    -=bond;and    I-=iodine ion.    The segment (B) has a polysiloxane structure having 2 or more silicon atoms of formula (II): -(SiR3R4O)nSiR3R4-.    R3,R4=(un)substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group which does not have aliphatic unsaturated bond;and    n=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model of laminated dye-sensitized solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrically conductive film (2)    Porous semiconductor layer (3)    Electroconductive substrate (4)    Sealing agent (5)    Electrolyte (6)
NOVELTY - A pair of electrode catalyst layers is provided in both sides of a polymer electrolyte membrane. A non-fluorine-type polyelectrolyte containing the functional group which has a hydrogen atom which can be substituted by a cation and the compound containing one or more types of cation are mixed. The polymer electrolyte membrane is prepared and joined to an electrode catalyst layer.    USE - For manufacturing membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, acid type electrolyte fuel cell e.g. an alkaline fuel cell and a phosphoric acid fuel cell, a direct methanol type fuel cell, a micro fuel cell. Also used for the fuel cell useful as a power supply for fixation other than power supplies for moving bodies, such as a vehicle with which a mount space is limited.    ADVANTAGE - Durability can be developed without giving a chemical and mechanical damage to an electrolyte film, since a catalyst layer is joinable to an electrolyte film with low temperature and low pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cation is at least one ion selected from the group which consists of univalent sodium (Na+), univalent potassium (K+), a univalent rubidium (Rb+), a univalent cesium (Cs+), Ammonium with four valence electrons (NH(4+)), the univalent tetrabutyl ammonium (TBA+), a bivalent magnesium (Mg(2+)), bivalent calcium (Ca(2+)), a bivalent strontium (Sr(2+)), and bivalent barium (Ba(2+)). The electrode catalyst layer is infiltrated with solvent selected from water, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, i- propanol, n-butanol, a sec-butanol, i- butanol, and the group that consists of a tert- butanol.
NOVELTY - The several through-holes is formed in the insulating substrate (10), and fuel electrode (2) and oxidizing agent electrode (4) is formed in the hole surface (10'). The formed hole surface is processed further to form hydrogen ion conductive polymeric layer (3) on the insulating substrate and made to touch the fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode to form polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    USE - For manufacturing polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus (both claimed) to supply power for personal computer, video camera, domestic use water heater, robot, satellite, electric vehicle and portable terminal device such as mobile telephone and personnel digital assistance.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is manufactured economically and efficiently without separator and gaseous diffusion separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulating substrate is a glass fiber reinforcement type phenol-resin substrate as phenol-resin substrate or glass fiber reinforcement type epoxy-resin substrate as epoxy-resin substrate. The fuel cell contains silicon dioxide or carbon as electronic-conductive substance, proton-conductive substance preferably polyether sulfone, sulfonated polyether ether ketone or sulfonated polyimide and more preferably polyfluoro sulfonic acid, and a catalyst chosen from gold, platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and/or iridium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Wiring (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Hydrogen ion conductive polymeric layer (3)    Oxidizing agent electrode (4)    Insulating substrate (10)    Hole surface (10')
NOVELTY - The gelatinizer consists of gel consisting of cross-linked polymer containing (meth)acrylic acid (salt). The gel is obtained by performing uniform stir-mixing of cross-linked polymer (A) (in wt.pts) (2), zinc powder (200) and 37 wt.% potassium hydroxide aqueous solution (100). The ratio of viscosity of gel after allowing to stand at 40degreesC for 24 hours with respect to viscosity after allowing to stand at 40degreesC for 60 days, is 0.4-0.65, measured based on JIS K7117-1:1999.    USE - For alkaline cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gelatinizer provides alkaline cell having long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gelatinizer comprises cross-linking agent (a). The cross-linking agent (a) is ether bond-forming compound, and has 2-10 alkyl group and 1-5 hydroxyl group. An alkaline cell contains the gelatinizer and zinc powder.
NOVELTY - A fluid introduction corner unit (80) guides the fluid which flows along a fuel gas supply manifold hole (30) to another direction. A burr (72) is formed on a back surface of the manifold hole and not formed on an edge surface of the manifold hole, to shape the fluid introduction corner unit.    USE - For fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of the fluid which flows into different direction is restrained, even when the fluid introducing element is made of metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fluid introducing element.    Fuel battery cell (10)    Fuel gas supply manifold hole (30)    Burr (72)    Fluid introduction corner unit (80)    Hole (82)
NOVELTY - An anti-reflective film contains silicon dioxide fine particles (7) and metal alkoxide (8).    USE - For reflection preventing base material used for photoelectric conversion apparatus, and as panel for solar cells (all claimed). Also used for display surface of display unit and window glass, glass for show windows, television cathode ray tubes, cover glass of measuring instrument and timepiece, polarization film, and lens for spectacles and cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reflective film has high durability and is manufactured economically using a simple installation. The anti-reflective film has excellent adhesiveness with respect to base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anti-reflective film contains silicon dioxide fine particles and metal alkoxide of formula (1): RaO((M(ORb))2-O-)n-Ra.    M=metal;    Ra,Rb=alkyl group;and    n=2-10.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the structure of solar cell.    Panel (1)    Translucent base material (2)    Foundation film (3)    Silicon dioxide fine particles (7)    Metal alkoxide (8)
NOVELTY - The panel has endothermic boards (2a-1-2a-6,2b-1-2b-6) whose sheets arranged in parallel and thermal medium is poured through flow paths (7,8) at a direction perpendicular to the endothermic board. The flow paths are formed of resin-made pipes with internal diameter less than 8microns.    USE - For cooling device installed in apartments, buildings, cold-preservation warehouse, and dehumidifier system, cooling and heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature nonuniformity in the entire region of cooling panel can be suppressed, thus maintaining air-conditioning effect over whole region of the cooling panel. The weight and manufacturing cost of the cooling panel can be reduced, by eliminating the header used in parallel connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the flow path structure of cooling panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling panel (1)    Endothermic board (2a-1-2a-6,2b-1-2b-6)    Flow paths (7,8)
NOVELTY - Each of the pair of vertically arranged reduction rolls (41) has a corrugated pattern (11) oriented along axial direction, at the center region. Each roll has another set of corrugated circumferential groove patterns (12) formed near both the ends. The gap between the successive crest and trough in the pattern (11), along the direction orthogonal to the axis, is larger than that of the pattern (12). The pitch of the pattern (12) in the roll rotation direction is an integral multiple of that of the pattern (11).    USE - For forming thin corrugated metal plate, e.g. for separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cells, heat transfer plates for heat exchangers, building materials for non-skid floors, exterior walls etc.    ADVANTAGE - Stable formation of patterns without generating cracks on the work piece plate is enabled. Suits for mass production of thin corrugated metal plates, efficiently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view and the side view of the reduction roll.    Corrugated pattern (11)    Circumferential groove patterns (12)    Metal plate (21)    Rolls (41)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode (1) has an active-material layer (3) containing active material (4) formed on the surface of a collector (2).    USE - For secondary battery used for battery pack for vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode provides secondary battery having excellent capacity characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material layer further contains a binder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the battery electrode.    Electrode (1)    Collector (2)    Active-material layer (3)    Active material (4)    Adhesive material (5)
NOVELTY - Several parallel cases (3) in which several batteries (1) are accommodated in rows, are stacked in multi-stage in a holder case (2), to form several parallel units (6) with the direction of positive and negative electrodes aligned in the same direction. The electrodes of the batteries in each parallel case, are connected to a circuit board (4) by a lead (5) projected from the parallel case integrally connecting each parallel unit.    USE - For power supply to bicycles, motorcycles, tools, uninterruptible power system, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The change in number of batteries is enabled by a simple structure and a large number of batteries that are accommodated are connected with tough integral construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Holder case (2)    Parallel case (3)    Circuit board (4)    Lead (5)    Parallel unit (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves printing the liquid rubber which has self-adhesiveness on a base by screen printing, and hardening the printed liquid rubber. The gasket (30) which consists of multiple layers is molded by repeating the screen printing several times.    USE - For molding gasket provided between separator and membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The quality and working efficiency of the gasket are improved. The positioning accuracy of the gasket with respect to the separator is made high. A stable sealing performance of the gasket with respect to the separator is maintained for a long time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of single cell of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Gasket (30)    Single cell (100)    Electrode assembly regions (K1,K2)
NOVELTY - An oxygen reduction compound catalyst is obtained by supporting a metal complex on an electroconductive support. The metal complex has a hetero atom-containing organic compound as ligand. The electroconductive support has a surface region which is capable of combining a metal atom by a coordinate bond or a covalent bond.    USE - Used for fuel cells such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFC), direct methanol-type fuel cells (DMFC) and direct oxidation fuel cells (DOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen reduction compound catalyst has good oxygen reduction activity, and provides a fuel cell with high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive support contains nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus and/or carbon, or carbon material containing nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and/or phosphorus. The hetero atom-containing organic compound is a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound or tetracyano-quinodimethane or its salt, and contains nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur and/or phosphorus. The nitrogen-containing cyclic compound contains pyridine, bipyridine, terpyridine, phenanthroline, pyrazine and/or imidazole. The center metal of the metal complex is a metal chosen from the transition-metal element of group IV-VI of the periodic table, or cobalt, iron and/or copper.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of the above oxygen reduction compound catalyst.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to emergency power system. According to invention battery (battery is optional item) back up can be used a standby/alternative power supply to guard against frequent power failures for loads such as lights fans, TV, audio/video cassette recorders, cordless phones, fax machines, computers etc., that are generally connected at home, home/offices, retail outlets, general stores. Basically it has 2 outputs, one being the output for the normal domestic load and other being the UPS load, thereby single unit to take care of general load and computer load is achieved, so it will act as an inventor being used for domestic application as well as UPS being used for the computer. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The sealed secondary battery assembly in which the electrochemical elements are accommodated in rectangular trays of plastic to form individual cells. The battery consisting of several cells is constituted by positioning the rectangular trays one adjacent to the other and bonding them together by a hermetic seal. The sealing is done by a thermal welding or a resin adhesive process. Each tray forms the cover for the tray below it. The last tray is closed with a plain lid cover. The electrochemical element consists of positive and negative electrodes that are placed alternately with a separator in between. The electrical current carrying leads of individual electrodes are located, such that all the leads of all positive electrodes are on one side and all negative electrodes on the other. The leads are connected together to a bus bar or strap that carries the total current to an external circuit or to the next cell in the battery. The bus bar of the negative electrodes of the last cell and that of the positive electrode of the first cell are formed such that they act as the battery terminal. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves forming corrugations (2a,2b) such as recesses and projections on the surface of electrolyte membrane (1) comprising fluorine-based electrolyte, by heating and pressing the electrolyte membrane using heating plates (10a,10b) having corrugated surface (11). The electrolyte polymer with ion exchange properties is imparted into the electrolyte film.    USE - For forming electrolyte film of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area between electrolyte film and electrode catalyst layer is increased hence interfacial resistance between the electrolyte film and electrode catalyst layer is reduced and electric power generation performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of electrolyte film formation process.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Corrugations (2a,2b)    Electrolyte film (3)    Heating plates (10a,10b)    Corrugated surface (11)
NOVELTY - An aromatic compound has a bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (1) and bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (2). The ratio of structural units (1 and 2) contained in aromatic compound are 95-50 mol% and 5-50 mol%, respectively. The total amount of structural units (1 and 2) contained in aromatic compound is 100 mol%.    USE - For polyarylene used for polymer electrolyte for proton conduction film used for electrochemical devices such as direct methanol type fuel cell (all claimed) and water-electrolysis apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic compound provides fuel cell with excellent electric power generation performance, workability and methanol resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic compound has a bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (S) of formula (1) and bivalent coupling group-containing structural unit (T) of formula (2), where both terminals of structural units (1 and 2) is substituted by X. The ratio of structural units (1 and 2) contained in aromatic compound are 95-50 mol% and 5-50 mol%, respectively. The total amount of structural units (1 and 2) contained in aromatic compound is 100 mol%.    A=bivalent coupling group such as -CO- or -SO2-;    X=halogen atom excluding fluorine;and    R1-R4=H, fluorine atom, alkyl group or aryl group.
NOVELTY - A sealing film (3A,3B) contains ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and organic peroxide. The organic peroxide is organic peroxide (A) having 10 hours half life temperature of 110-130degreesC, and/or organic peroxide (B) having 10 hours half life temperature of 80-100degreesC.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has improved heat resistance, light resistance and moisture resistance. The solar cell is manufactured with excellent productivity and favorable exterior. The generation of yellowing of sealing film by fading after long term storage is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Glass substrate (1)    Back cover (2)    Sealing film (3A,3B)    Electricity generating element (4)
NOVELTY - A laminated component is obtained by sequentially laminating a fluorine resin film (A), and adhesive layer (B) and a resin sheet (C) does not containing fluorine. The adhesive layer (B) contains an ultraviolet absorber. The laminated component has total light transmittance of 85% or more.    USE - As solar cell surface production sheet and building material sheet (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component is light weight, and has excellent weather resistance, durability and impact resistance.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition contains a block copolymer consisting of polymer blocks (I,II). Block (I) has a functional group containing proton-conduction group in the side chain, and a photopolymerizable functional group in the principal chain. Block (II) does not have a functional group containing proton-conduction group in the molecule.    USE - For solid-electrolyte membranes of fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and methanol oxidation-reduction fuel cells (all claimed), used for electric-power generation in motor vehicles, portable devices, and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition forms a uniform and fine micro phase-separation structure, and suppresses swelling during photocross-linking. The composition provides electrolyte membranes having low methanol permeability, and excellent proton conductivity and water resistance. Peeling by temperature change is prevented. The fuel cells obtained using the electrolyte membrane, do not undergo performance degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid-electrolyte membrane (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Diffused layer (3)    Air electrode (4)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte composition comprises a proton conductive resin (1), a water absorptive inorganic component (2) and an organic component (3). The proton conductive resin contains a sulfonate group. The organic component has a moiety bonded through sulfur dioxide with proton conductive resin, and a moiety bonded with water absorptive inorganic component.    USE - Used for polymer-type fuel cells (claimed), e.g. lithium ion batteries used as power supplies used for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephones, personal digital assistants and notebook-type personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte composition provides a polymer-type fuel cell having good performance even at low humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a solid electrolyte composition.    Proton conductive resin (1)    Water absorptive inorganic component (2)    Organic component (3)    Sulfur dioxide bonding (4)    Coupling portion (5)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic solar cell module comprises photovoltaic cells encapsulated by transparent composition containing crosslinked ethylene copolymer and ethylene copolymer of fatty acid amide (150-1000 pbw per million parts by weight (ppm)).    USE - The photovoltaic solar cell module is useful as solar panels or modules.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic solar cell module provides high transparency, good resistance to weathering, high thermal stability, and high mechanical strength with low modulus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic solar cell module comprises glass glazing. The silicon wafer and wiring encapsulated by composition, and protective backsheet. The photovoltaic solar cell module comprises thin transparent polymeric film, photovoltaic solar cells, and wiring encapsulated by composition as flexible protective backsheet. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) ethylene copolymer containing composition comprising ethylene copolymer blended with ethylene copolymer of fatty acid amide (150-less than 500 pbw per ppm); and    (2) transparent laminate.
NOVELTY - An anode (23) oxidizes the fuel, and cathode (22) reduces the oxygen arranged to sandwich a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (21). The anode which is an electrode catalyst layer is formed by mixing the microbubbles (26) controlled in particle diameter to the electrode catalyst slurry including anode materials. The cathode which is the electrode catalyst layer is formed by mixing microbubbles controlled in particle diameter to the electrode catalyst slurry including the cathode materials.    USE - For fuel cell using membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bubbles controlled in particle diameter are mixed with electrode catalyst slurry of the cathode or anode, so that the capillary structure of the electrode catalyst layer can be controlled and the diffusion of matters such as gas and liquid to be consumed and the rejection of created water in the electrode catalyst layer are improved, so as to provide the membrane electrode assembly enhancing the use efficiency of the catalyst metal with high power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view illustrating the coating state of the electrode catalyst slurry on the solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (21)    Cathode (22)    Anode (23)    Catalyst metal (24)    Microbubbles (26)
NOVELTY - A hermetic barrier package is provided to obtain a thin film lithium-ion battery (10) containing solid electrolyte (22) and anode (24) that expands on charging, and having durability. The thin film battery has an anode expansion absorbing structure.    USE - For improving durability of thin film lithium-ion battery used for semiconductor diagnostic wafer, tubeless tire and wireless sensor (all claimed), and also used for microelectronic devices, circuits, implantable medical devices, remote sensors, miniature transmitters, active radio frequency identification tags, smart cards and microelectromechanical system.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film lithium-ion battery having excellent durability is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of multiple durable thin film battery cells on single substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film lithium-ion battery.    Thin film lithium-ion battery (10)    Solid substrate (12)    Support surface (14)    Cathode current collector (16)    Anode current collector (18)    Cathode (20)    Solid electrolyte (22)    Anode (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel processor comprises a processor reactor; a feed to the processor reactor; and a coolant subsystem separate from the feed and capable of circulating a coolant through the processor reactor.    USE - For proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The processor inhibits additional heat management problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a power plant; and    (2) a method of cooling the fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel processor.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a porous metal oxide comprises heat treating a coordination polymer.    USE - The porous metal oxide is useful in: an active material for a secondary battery; a catalyst; and a support for a catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The average diameter of the pores is 10 nm or greater (preferably 20-100 nm), where the porous metal oxide has a multilateral shape (preferably needle-shaped or plate-shaped) (all claimed). In the process, the shape of the particles of the metal oxide can be easily controlled, and the shape and distribution of pores of the porous metal oxide can be adjusted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) porous metal oxide comprising many pores having an average diameter of 10 nm or greater obtained by the process, where the porous metal oxide has a multilateral shape;    (2) an active material for a secondary battery comprising the porous metal oxide;    (3) a catalyst comprising the porous metal oxide; and    (4) a support for a catalyst comprising the porous metal oxide.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises a cathode, an anode, a separator and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises a eutectic mixture of an amide group-containing compound and an ionizable lithium salt. The anode comprises a metal or metal oxide having a potential versus lithium potential within an electrochemical window of the eutectic mixture.    USE - As a lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery, which uses a eutectic mixture-containing electrolyte in combination with an anode active material having a potential versus lithium potential (Li/Li+) within an electrochemical window of the eutectic mixture, solves the problems occurring in a conventional battery using a eutectic mixture as an electrolyte, e.g. decomposition of an electrolyte and degradation of the quality of a battery. Due to the thermal and chemical stability, high conductivity and a broad electrochemical window of a eutectic mixture, the battery has improved quality and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrolyte for a secondary battery comprising a eutectic mixture of an amide group-containing compound and an ionizable lithium salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of a coin-type secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has membrane-electrode assembly having reaction electrode and gas-permeable diffused layer, on both surfaces of electrolyte film (1), and separator. Diffused layers has gas channel (31) having through-holes (a) with average hole-diameter of 10 microns to 2 mm, and water channel (32) having through-holes (b) with average hole-diameter of 5-50 microns. Diameter of through-holes (a) is expanded towards separator side from reaction electrode side, and diameter of through-holes (b) is reduced from reaction electrode side towards separator side.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water content, which changes with driving state of fuel cell is efficiently controlled in an appropriate range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a membrane-electrode assembly having a reaction electrode and a gas-permeable diffused layer, provided on both surfaces of an electrolyte film (1), and a separator, which pinchingly supports both surfaces of membrane-electrode assembly. The diffused layers contain gas channel (31) having several through-holes (a) with average hole-diameter of 10 microns to 2 mm, and a water channel (32) having through-holes (b) with average hole-diameter of 5-50 microns, formed in film-thickness direction of the diffused layers. Diameter of through-holes (a) is expanded towards separator side from reaction electrode side, and diameter of through-holes (b) is reduced from reaction electrode side towards separator side. A reactive gas is passed through the gas channel, and water and water vapor are passed through water channel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diffused layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of unit cell of fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Reaction catalyst base material (20)    Gas channels (31,42)    Water channels (32,43)    Base material (40)
NOVELTY - Anode (22) and cathode (23) are provided in both sides of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (21) to form a membrane electrode structure (20). Several membrane electrode structures are laminated through a separator (30A,30B). A reactive gas path (51,52) is provided between membrane electrode structure and separator, and coolant path (53) is provided inside the separator. The pressure of reactive gas supplied to reactive gas path is set more than pressure of coolant supplied to coolant path, and operation of fuel cell is enabled.    USE - Operation of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of fuel cell is enabled without reduction of electric power generation efficiency. The damage of membrane electrode structure by coolant is prevented. The increase in contact resistance is suppressed. The discharge of fuel gas is controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode structure (20)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (21)    Anode (22)    Cathode (23)    Separators (30A,30B)    Reactive gas paths (51,52)    Coolant path (53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has laminate having 1 or more sheets of cell (1) which is equipped with electrolyte film, and fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode which are arranged on both surfaces of the electrolyte film, and channel plate which comprises the flow path for supplying reactive gas. 2 or more reactive gas manifolds which circulate reactive gas are provided with respect to the flow path. The end surface of reactive gas manifold which is attached to the laminate is smoothened by machining.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell of high sealing performance, and without occlusion of reactive gas channel and cell damage, is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical sectional view of fuel cell mainframe.    Cell (1)    Current collection board (2)    Clamp (3)    Stud (4)    Sealing portion (15)
NOVELTY - The separator (13) has conductive layer (9) formed on surface of electrically conductive substrate (11). The conductive layer has composite powder in which electroconductive powder is bonded with carbon nanofiber, and resin.    USE - Separator used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent electroconductivity, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive powder has transition metal on the surface of metal carbide. The metal carbide is tungsten carbide, and transition metal is cobalt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of separator and fuel cell.    Conductive layer (9)    Electrically conductive substrate (11)    Separator (13)    Fuel cell (15)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (17)
NOVELTY - Fuel battery cells (3) are laminated to form a fuel cell stack (1) with end plates (4) provided in the uppermost layer and lowermost layer of the fuel battery cells. The fuel cell stack is penetrated by stack fastening components (5) which fasten the fuel cell stack. At least one of the stack fastening components incorporates a heat pipe.    USE - Fuel cell for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a digital camera, digital camcorder, small projector, small printer, or notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature rise due to electric power generation. Enables reduction in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an orthogonal view of a fuel cell which is used for a digital camera. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    External fuel tank (2)    Fuel battery cells (3)    End plates (4)    Stack fastening components (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has a separator between electrodes for generating electricity from fuel gas, oxygen, and air containing hydrogen. The separator has either pin-shaped or L-shaped voltage measurement projections on the end surface.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage measurement projections can be formed even on thin separator, since holes are not formed on the end surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Cell (2)    Potential tap (3)
NOVELTY - The compression gasket for sealing hydrogen is formed between electrolyte film and anode separator (5). The compression gasket for sealing air is formed between electrolyte film and cathode separator. The branching portion (30b) protrudes towards communication path (25) from the compression gasket for sealing hydrogen adjacent to the communication path. The communication path connects hydrogen introducing manifold and hydrogen flow path. A portion of the electrolyte film is pressed by the compression gaskets arranged on both sides of electrolyte film.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the electrolyte film can be suppressed and the gas sealing performance by the gasket can be maintained stably using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the anode separator.    Anode separator (5)    Communication path (25)    Rib (26)    Branching portion (30b)    Front end of gasket (30c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has catalyst layers (2a,3a) at both surfaces of the electrolyte film (1), and fixed layers (10,11) at outer edge of electrolyte film, in laminated structure (16). The separators (5,6) are stacked on the both sides of the laminated structure. The elastic layer (9) made of fluororubber and silicon rubber, is arranged between the fixed layers with space securing portions (10x,11x).    USE - Fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can reduce damage to electrolyte film reliably by using the elastic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,3a)    Separators (5,6)    Elastic layer (9)    Fixed layers (10,11)    Space securing portions (10x,11x)    Laminated structure (16)
NOVELTY - A controller (31) supplies hydrogen to the fuel electrode of fuel cell stack (1) during system stop state. The controller discharges the oxidizing-agent gas such as air from the oxidizing agent electrode by controlling the current extraction unit (30) which extracts the current from the fuel cell in the state in which supply of oxidizing-agent gas to the oxidizing agent electrode of fuel cell is stopped according to state of fuel cell.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for electric motor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of fuel cell during starting is effectively suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Control apparatus (3)    Fuel tank (11)    Current extraction unit (30)    Controller (31)
NOVELTY - A fold section (9) is made to arrange in a crimp manner, comprises the edges of negative-electrode terminal board (7). The fold sections extends at the downward direction of the collar (8a). The fold section is in contact with the surface of top cylinder (14a) which comprises the outer periphery cylinder (14).    USE - Alkaline dry battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fluid leak resistance of battery main body as cracking of connection is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of an alkaline dry battery.    Negative-electrode terminal board (7)    Collar (8a)    Fold section (9)    Outer periphery cylinder (14)    Top cylinder (14a)
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst consists of alloy particles (3) containing noble metals and non-precious metal held on electroconductive support (2a). The alloy particles have multilayered structure containing alloy of non-precious metal and noble metal in core portion, and coating layer(s) surrounding the core portion. The outermost coating layer contains noble metal. The support is carbon fiber, carbon particles or carbon substrate. Noble metals are platinum, palladium, rhodium, osmium, ruthenium and/or iridium. Non-precious metals are chromium, iron, cobalt and/or nickel.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst is manufactured simply by controlling the size of particles, density and content of alloy by the deposition potential and pulse frequency loaded to precipitation lateral electrode. The durability of catalyst is improved by suppressing the elution of non-precious metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode catalyst; and    (2) electrode catalyst manufacturing apparatus (1a).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing apparatus of electrode catalyst.    Pulse electrolyzer (1)    Electrode catalyst manufacturing apparatus (1a)    Electroconductive support (2a)    Alloy particles (3)    Precipitation lateral electrode (11)    Counter electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The water storage tank (15) has several balls (13) made of alumina, silicon nitride or glass immersed in water (14). A water-level adjustment unit (16) maintains water level in storage tank and discharges water (14a). A humidification gas supply unit (17) supplies humidification gas (11) to the storage tank from the lower portion of the tank. A water temperature adjustment unit (18) controls water in tank to a predetermined dew-point temperature so that the droplet in humidification gas is removed.    USE - For solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The droplet in the humidification gas can be efficiently removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the droplet removal apparatus.    Humidification gas (11)    Balls (13)    Water (14,14a)    Water storage tank (15)    Water-level adjustment unit (16)    Humidification gas supply unit (17)    Water temperature adjustment unit (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming mixture paste (8) by mixing microcapsule (2) containing organic electrolyte (3) and outer shell (4) with sufficient film thickness with solvent and active material, such that outer shell is not destroyed during drying and rolling process. An electrode is obtained by drying and rolling base material applied with paste. An electrode group is formed by interposing a separator and winding electrode in coil shape and destroying outer shell. The organic electrolyte is replenished in battery case after inserting electrode group into case.    USE - For manufacturing lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in personal computer (PC) and audio-video equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte is effectively filled in the gap between the electrodes of electrode group hence lithium secondary battery having high discharge efficiency is highly efficiently manufactured and productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of mixture paste.    Microcapsule (2)    Organic electrolyte (3)    Outer shell (4)    Single crystal (7)    Mixture paste (8)
NOVELTY - A sealing agent (9) comprises an electrically resistant solution liquid layer (7) containing a fluorine-type polymer, and a gas-proof permeation layer (8) containing polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and/or polyvinyl alcohol. The sealing agent is provided between two-electrode substrates (1,1') arranged mutually opposing each other, enclosing an electrolyte liquid (15) filled in space between two-electrode substrates. The electrically resistant solution liquid layer contacts the electrolyte liquid.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent has excellent resistance to electrolyte liquid, adhesiveness with electrode substrate, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell having high reliability and excellent electric power generation characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the dye-sensitized solar cell using the sealing agent. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Substrates (1,1')    Electrically resistant solution liquid layer (7)    Gas-proof permeation layer (8)    Sealing agent (9)    Electrolyte liquid (15)
NOVELTY - A battery packaging material has sequentially laminated heat-sealing layer (14) which is a base material layer (12) as outermost layer, barrier layer, chemical conversion treatment layer (13a), fluorine-resin layer and innermost layer. The heat-sealing layer contains a primary polypropylene layer and a secondary polypropylene layer which is arranged to innermost layer from the side of primary polypropylene layer. The barrier layer consists of aluminum foil. The secondary polypropylene layer has high melt index and low melting point compared with primary polypropylene layer.    USE - For lithium ion battery used as power supply used for portable machine such as digital camera, mobile telephone, notebook computer and small video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packaging material has excellent productivity, durability, retention resistance, water-vapor barrier property, corrosion resistance and sealing property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional drawing of the battery packaging material.    Packaging material (10)    Base material layer (12)    Metallic-foil layer (13)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (13a)    Heat-sealing layer (14)    Adhesive layer (15)    Non-expanded polypropylene layer (16)
NOVELTY - A base material layer (12) which is an outermost layer, barrier layer (13) containing aluminum foil, chemical conversion treatment layer (13a), adhesive layer (8) and heat-sealing layer (14) are stacked one upon the other. The heat-sealing layer comprises a pair of polypropylene layers. One of the polypropylene layers arranged at the side of the heat-sealing layer has higher melting point and melt index than that of the other polypropylene layer.    USE - For lithium ion battery used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the battery packaging material is improved for long period of time and the productivity of the lithium cell can be improved. The generation of hydrofluoric acid by the reaction of electrolyte and water vapor can be suppressed. The generation of internal short circuit can also be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the structure of the battery packaging material.    Adhesive layer (8)    Base material layer (12)    Barrier layer (13)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (13a)    Heat-sealing layer (14)
NOVELTY - A vinyl polymer (1) of sulfone group-containing monomer is new.    USE - For polyelectrolyte and polymer electrolyte membrane used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vinyl polymer is easily and economically manufactured, and provides polymer electrolyte membrane with excellent film formability and flexibility, and high ion exchange group capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vinyl polymer of formula (1) of sulfone group-containing monomer is new.    x=1-20;and    n=10-10000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of vinyl polymer.
NOVELTY - A flow rate adjustment unit i.e. pump (P9), valves (81,82) adjusts each flow rate of bypass (75) and flow path (72). A shut off valve (77) is provided between junction of flow paths (72,75) and inlet of storage tank (71).    USE - For fuel cell system, e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The collapse of hot water layer of storage tank is prevented reliably since hot water does not return to storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the flow rate adjustment unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage tank (71)    Flow paths (72, 75)    Shut off valve (77)    Valves (81, 82)    Pump (P9)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a convex portion on the surface of each sealing plate to define an air space between adjacent sealing plates. The sealing plate to be removed by suction is incurvated.    USE - For removing a sealing plate (claimed) from a bundle of sealing plates for separator in fuel cell assembly process.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable removal of sealing plate from bundle of sealing plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell sealing plate removing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of fuel cell sealing plate removing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (10) has a modifier (12), a carbon monoxide transformation catalyst portion (14) and a carbon monoxide removal catalyst portion (16). The modifier modifies raw materials and mineral fuel (11) of hydrocarbon group, by modification catalyst (12a) to fuel gas (15). The portion (14) transforms carbon monoxide in modified fuel gas. The portion (16) removes carbon monoxide, which remains, after transforming carbon monoxide. The raw material and mineral fuel are dimethyl ether. The modification catalyst comprises chromium.    USE - For modifying dimethyl ether and producing hydrogen used as fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles and distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer has improved durability, heat resistance and low temperature modification activity, and stably provides hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel reformer (10)    Raw materials and mineral fuel (11)    Modifier main portion (12)    Modification catalyst (12a)    Reformed gas (13)    Carbon monoxide transformation catalyst portion (14)    Fuel gas (15)    Carbon monoxide removal catalyst portion (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel-gas primary supply line (22) leads out fuel gas (40) supplied to fuel cell from a storage tank. A circulation line leads out anode off gas (42) to the fuel cell from the fuel-gas primary supply line. A fuel-gas secondary supply line (24) joins and supplies the anode off gas from the circulation line to the fuel cell. A double pipe structure of unification portion (20) consists of outer side piping which is the fuel-gas secondary supply line connected to the circulation line and inner side piping which is the fuel-gas primary supply line.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction of piping due to freezing of the water content is prevented. The structure of unification portion of the fuel cell system is simplified, so that size of the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of unification portion of fuel cell system.    Unification portion (20)    Fuel-gas primary supply line (22)    Fuel-gas secondary supply line (24)    Fuel gas (40)    Anode off gas (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a temperature sensor (61) which detects the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack (10). A switching unit switches the flow of the coolant to a refrigerant flow path (13). An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) controls the switching unit based on the reactive-gas inlet-port temperature and coolant outlet temperature.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content present in the reactive gas cannot form condensation easily during driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Refrigerant flow path (13)    Temperature sensor (61)    ECU (70)
NOVELTY - The bush has an outer ring (10) and a resin made inner ring (30). An elastic rubber sleeve (20) which is fitted between the rings, has a recess (23) formed at its inner peripheral surface for accommodating the inner ring. The axial end portions (24) of the rubber sleeve are protruded beyond the ends of the inner ring.    USE - For use in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure using the rings and the sleeve consists of less number of components and permits wide relative displacement along both axial and rotational directions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the slip bush. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outer ring (10)    Rubber sleeve (20)    Recess (23)    Axial end portions (24)    Inner ring (30)
NOVELTY - A triarylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - For electrophotographic photoreceptors (claimed) of image-forming devices, and for solar cells and electroluminescent elements.    ADVANTAGE - The new triarylamine derivative has excellent hole-transportability solubility in solvent and compatibility with binder resin, and provides photoreceptors having excellent sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triarylamine derivative of formula (1), is new.    R1-R3=H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted phenoxy, optionally substituted aralkyl, or optionally substituted aryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive base (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a separate switching unit with a logic part and sensors interrupting a current supply to a pump if the temperature of a line coming from a collector falls below the temperature of a line coming from a memory. A switching electronics, sensors, connection and control wires are provided in a housing, which has approximately the size of a matchbox. A resin is poured in the housing in a waterproof and microbe-resistant manner. A power supply takes place via photovoltaics arranged in the collector plane.    USE - External heat erosion and overtemperature protection system, for a global radiation-operated solar plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple, independent and protects a global radiation-operated solar plant from heat erosion and overtemperature in a reliable manner.
NOVELTY - The skylight has a solar collecting plate that is connected with a converting circuit line. A converting circuit is connected to a spare storage battery with lines. The spare storage battery is connected to car equipments such as stereo system, by lines. The skylight converts the luminous energy connected in the solar collecting plate into electrical energy through the converting circuit, and stores the electrical energy in the spare storage battery to provide power to car equipments. A ringent transparent plate body, which can open or close a car top, is set up below the skylight.    USE - Used for a car equipment e.g. stereo system, refrigerator and air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The car skylight effectively allows the car equipment e.g. stereo system, refrigerator and air conditioning, to operate without starting the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car skylight.
NOVELTY - The porous material (10) has two or more porous resin sheets (1a,1b) each is obtained by uniaxially stretching a thin polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film. The porous resin sheets having isotropic strength in two perpendicular directions, are mutually laminated so that the higher-strength directions of the porous resin sheets are crossed each other. The laminated porous resin sheets are joined by thermal fusion.    USE - Porous material used as reinforcing material in reinforcement type electrolyte film for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (claimed) of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stress and strain difference in height and width directions of the porous material can be avoided based on mechanical property ratio of height and width directions of the porous material. Electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved. The life time of the fuel cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory diagrams of the porous material manufacturing process.    Porous resin sheets (1,1a,1b)    Porous material (10)
NOVELTY - A pair of separator (5b,5c) interposes the electrode portion and an electrode-belly-frame assembly from the anode surface and cathode surface. A polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is formed by laminating the cell module. The elastic structures (4b,4c) are provided between the outer edge of electrode portion and inner edge of frame (2). The elastic structure elastically deforms along thickness direction of the electrode-belly-frame assembly and performs contact sealing between the electrode-belly-frame assembly and the separators, after the assembly of cell module.    USE - Solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gap between the electrode-belly-frame assembly and separator can be sealed, so the cross leak phenomenon can be suppressed. The performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the assembly of gas-passageway portion of cell module.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1a)    Frame (2)    Elastic structures (4b,4c)    Separators (5b,5c)    Manifold hole (15a)
NOVELTY - The system has a holder in which a fuel concentration meter (41), power generation structure, an electrical signal transmission mechanism, a fuel circulation module (3) and a computing module are located. The holder is made of fiber reinforced material (FR4, FR5), fiber glass, epoxy resin, ceramic, polymer or composite board material. The meter detects the concentration of fuel from power generation structure. The computing module selects and executes a control procedure, based on signal from the meter.    USE - Micro-fuel cell system for use in portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - The size of fuel cell is reduced, and circulation of fuel in fuel cell is ensured due to predetermined arrangement of the components in the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flow-field plate of micro-fuel cell system.    Fuel circulation module (3)    Fuel flow channel (32)    Concentration meter (41)    Light-sensing element (41a)    Light-source element (41b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has n-type layer comprising amorphous silicon, i-type layer comprising amorphous silicon germanium, and sub-p-layers that is deposited on i-type layer at desired predetermined temperature. The other sub-p-layer is deposited on the predetermined sub-p-layer at the temperature lower than the predetermined temperature. The substrate in the solar cell is selected from glass, metal or plastic.    USE - Novel photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high optical transmission is achieved by reducing the moisture and contaminants. The efficiency is improved, and the structural order and photovoltaic quality are improved. The flexibility of the inexpensive solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the novel photovoltaic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a crystalline silicon solar cell (8) between a front cover (4) and several facets (26). The facets, solar cell and front cover are assembled to form the solar cell module with internal reflection capability. The solar cell module is suitable to receive the light impinging on the front cover. The light is configured to impinge on several facets to reflect the light towards front cover at critical angle for total internal reflection to reflect the light back towards the solar cell.    USE - For manufacturing photovoltaic solar cell module used for photoelectric conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The internal light reflection is produced by the portions of reflecting back cover not obscured by the solar cells to increase the power output of cell array. The optically reflective back cover for internally reflecting the solar radiation passed between the cells is improved such that the cracking, impervious to water, non-reactive chemically with other cell components are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic solar cell module.    Front cover (4)    Silicon solar cell (8)    Back cover (14)    V-shaped groove (24)    Facet (26)    Light-reflective coating (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rectangular thermally conductive cap (30) for covering and pressing fluid conduits against flat thermally conductive sheet. The cap does not cover the entire sheet. The cap is fastened to a side of the sheet which is exposed to sun and atmosphere.    USE - Solar energy absorbing and radiating apparatus attached to external surface of building, for absorbing heat from sun and dissipating heat to atmosphere at night.    ADVANTAGE - Enables sufficient heat transfer to and from the sheet. The contact of the conduit with cap and sheet is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for using thermally conductive sheet to gain heat from sun in day or to dispose heat at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of the solar energy absorbing and radiating apparatus.    Thermally conductive cap (30)    Wall (70)    Panel (80)    Fluid reservoir (90)    Hot fluid line (120)
NOVELTY - A concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) device (100) comprises a solid, light-transparent optical element (110) having opposing two surfaces and a focal point at which light received by optical element is concentrated; a PV cell at the focal point; and a backsheet (140) fixedly mounted on first surface of optical element. The backsheet has an adhesive layer (155) between a printed circuit structure (150) and the first surface of optical element. The printed circuit structure includes two conductors disposed on non-conductive layer(s). The PV cell has terminals electrically connected to conductors.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes fewer semiconductors than flat-panel solar collectors, thus providing a production cost benefit. In addition, because the concentrator elements are permanently fixed inside the composite structure, and because the composite structure has flat front and back surfaces, the device provides maintenance cost benefits similar to flat-panel solar collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a laminated concentrating solar collector array; and    (2) a method for producing a CPV device.    The device further comprises an optically transparent material disposed in the central cavity; a heat slug disposed in the central cavity; and a transparent coversheet (180). The backsheet further comprises a protective shell layer, and another adhesive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view showing a simplified CPV device.    CPV device (100)    Optical element (110)    Backsheet (140)    Printed circuit structure (150)    Adhesive layer (155)    Coversheet (180)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte comprises a crosslinked self-assembly of a polymerizable salt surfactant, where the crosslinked self-assembly includes nanopores and where the crosslinked self-assembly has a conductivity of at least 1x10-6 S/cm at 25degreesC.    USE - In a battery (claimed) for electronic device, electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte exhibits good room temperature conductivity and very little decrease in conductivity at low temperatures, without the addition of volatile solvents or plasticizers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of a polymer electrolyte involving providing a polymerizable salt surfactant (s1); and crosslinking the polymerizable salt surfactant to form a nanoporous polymer electrolyte; and    (2) a battery comprising a nanoporous polymer electrolyte containing a crosslinked self-assembly of a polymerizable surfactant having a conductivity of 1x10-6 S/cm at 25degreesC.
NOVELTY - Each actuator (100a,100b) has a solid state lithium ion transport material (120) that is disposed between a lithium storage material (130) and a solid state volume changing material (110a,110b). A pair of electrodes (140,150) is connected to provide actuation voltage across the lithium storage material and the volume changing material. The solid state volume changing material comprises a metal capable of changing volume in response to lithium insertion and removal.    USE - Used in aerospace and space industries.    ADVANTAGE - Improves capability against large strain and stress by disposing solid state lithium ion transport material between a lithium storage material and solid state volume changing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the solid state actuator.    Actuator (100a,100b)    Solid state volume changing material (110a,110b)    Solid state lithium ion transport material (120)    Lithium storage material (130)    Electrodes (140,150)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has a seal (4) that uses UV curing or thermosetting type polyisobutylene group resin as base material for sealing an electrolyte layer (3) enclosed between a counter electrode (2) and a photoelectrode (1). The electrolyte layer contains halogen.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the dye-sensitized solar cell can be favorably maintained over a long period of time, so that the lifetime of the dye-sensitized solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectrode (1)    Counter electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Seal (4)    Substrate (13)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has several photovoltaic cells (4) with non-light receiving surface in contact with a heat insulating board (2). A transparent protective film (1) is provided covering the light receiving surface of the photovoltaic cells. A transparent adhesive layer (3) is formed between the transparent protective film and photovoltaic-cell-non-contact surface of the heat insulating board. The thickness of photovoltaic cell is 30-100 microns.    USE - Solar cell module for use in airship used as relay station in stratosphere platform.    ADVANTAGE - As transparent adhesive layer is not formed at non-light receiving surface, the adhesive-agent application quantity and module weight are reduced. The productivity of module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Transparent protective film (1)    Heat insulating board (2)    Transparent adhesive layer (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)
NOVELTY - The energy densities at entrance side heating region and exit side heating region of collector (1) are mutually different such that the energy density is higher at the exit side than at the entrance side. The heating regions of the collector absorb heat energy and heat an operation medium (3) e.g. organic solvent. The operation medium generates vapor to eject through a nozzle (8) and drives the turbine (5) which drives generator (6).    USE - For generating electricity using solar heat.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can heat the operation medium e.g. organic solvent without adding heater and can make it a high pressure vapor. The heat loss by a natural convection heat transfer can be reduced. The solar heat energy can be efficiently transmitted to the operation medium. The turbine can be rotated even with less ejection force, as it is made of plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of schematic structure of the solar heat-electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Operation medium (3)    Turbine (5)    Connector (6)    Shaft (7)    Nozzle (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a catalyst layer and a gaseous diffusion layer. The catalyst layer contacts the solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprising a catalyst and electrical conductivity agents. The square average surface roughness of the catalyst layer is less than or equal to39 micrometers.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack in the catalyst layer, can be suppressed hence the durability of the PEFC using the catalyst layer, is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a microscope picture of the electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) with catalyst layers (2a,3a) that are positioned in the both sides of electrolyte film (1). The separators (6a,6b) are positioned in the outer side of diffused layers (2b,3b). The reactive flow paths (7a,7b) are formed in the side surface of catalyst layer (2b) and diffused layer (3b). The inhibition layers (10) which can inhibit the flow of reactive gas into diffused layers are formed in the diffused layer portion corresponding to the flow path.    USE - For fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in domestic use co generation system, motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by suppressing the decline in gaseous diffusion efficiency of reactive gas supplied to catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,3a)    Diffused layers (2b,3b)    MEA (5)    Separators (6a,6b)    Reactive flow paths (7a,7b)    Inhibition layers (10)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A diffused layer (2) is prepared, and pressure is provided to one surface side of diffused layer using a fluid. The fluid is passed from one surface side to other surface side, and channel (2a) is formed. A hydrophilization treatment liquid or hydrophobization treatment liquid is injected into channel, and the channel is hydrophilized or hydrophobized to manufacture diffused layer.    USE - For manufacturing diffused layer for fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layer is easily, quickly and economically manufactured, and provides fuel cell having favorable moisture content.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophilization treatment liquid is dispersion liquid of hydrophilic substance. The hydrophobization treatment liquid is a dispersion liquid of hydrophobic substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of diffused layer provided with channel.    Diffused layer (2)    Channel (2a)
NOVELTY - Dye-sensitized solar cell (10) has a translucent protection component (1) provided at light-incidence side of a photoelectrode layer (2) containing sensitizing dye supported on a semiconductor material. The protection component contains mixture of ultraviolet absorber and thermoplastic synthetic resin.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Dye-sensitized solar cell has simple and continuous operation, and improved durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Protection component (1)    Photoelectrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Electrolyte layer (32)    Substrate (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell supplies the reactive gas to an anode and a cathode through an anode-side gas passage (8) and a cathode-side gas passage (7). A porous sheet-like reinforcing material (9) is arranged in a position near the anode and the cathode in the thickness direction of a solid polymer electrolyte film (1) in the upstream areas of the anode and cathode side gas passages.    USE - For e.g. solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the electrolyte film is ensured by the reinforcing material. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved. The heterogeneous in-plane distribution state of the water in the reinforcing-material conjugation electrolyte film is improved. The manufacturing of the fuel cell is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and top views of the electrolyte film and cathode and anode side gas passages. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid polymer electrolyte film (1)    Cathode side separator (5)    Cathode side gas passage (7)    Anode side gas passage (8)    Porous sheet-like reinforcing material (9)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide (CO) selective oxidation device (14) has an oxidation catalyst layer (22) positioned inside inner cylinder (21). The gas containing moisture content flowing through the flow hole (23) is condensed by the inner wall by cooling an outer cylinder (20) previously from the inner cylinder, when the CO selective oxidation device is shut down. The condensed water flows down directly at the bottom portion of the inner cylinder and is discharged through reformed gas inlet port (15).    USE - For reforming system of hydrogen used in solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst deterioration when CO selective-oxidation device stops is suppressed, even if special heating portion is not provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cylindrical guide (25) guides the reformed gas supplied from the modifier to the inner cylinder. The condensed water is discharged directly in the reformed gas inlet port through the gap between the guide and the inner cylinder. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reforming system which comprises heating portion for retaining heat of modifier at the time of shutdown of the CO selective oxidation device. The discharge portion of reformed gas provided in the lower portion of the modifier and the reformed gas inlet port are connected by piping. The reformed gas inlet is located upwards from the discharge portion so that the condensed water flows down into the discharge portion of the modifier through the piping, and evaporates by the inside temperature of the modifier; and    (2) stop method of reforming system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the carbon monoxide selective oxidation device.    CO selective oxidation device (14)    Reformed gas inlet port (15)    Outer cylinder (20)    Inner cylinder (21)    Oxidation catalyst layer (22)    Flow hole (23)    Guide (25)
NOVELTY - A polyester film consists of ethylene terephthalate unit as a main repeating unit. An easily bonding layer is provided on the polyester film. The polyester film has X-ray-diffraction intensity ratio satisfying a specific formula.    USE - For solar-cell back surface protective films (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film is excellent in adhesiveness with an ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer resin, mechanical capability, heat resistance and moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyester film consists of ethylene terephthalate unit as a main repeating unit. An easily bonding layer is provided on the polyester film. The polyester film has X-ray-diffraction intensity ratio satisfying the formula: 0.16less than or equal tof (110) /f (100)less than or equal to0.24.
NOVELTY - A carbon material has granular form, and is formed by carbonization process of a resin composition. The carbon material contains carbon particles (1% or less) having diameter of 1 microns or less and has carbon content of 99.9% or more.    USE - For cathode material of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising cathode consisting of the carbon material has excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics and cycle property, and low irreversible capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the resin composition containing phenol resin obtained by reacting phenol and aldehyde.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen producing apparatus has a flow path (502) provided on one or both surfaces of a metal substrate (501), and an insulating material (503) coated on the surface of metal substrate by spray-coating method.    USE - For e.g. fuel reformer used for producing hydrogen used for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, household appliance and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has excellent impact resistance, high heat resistance and high insulation reliability, and is economically and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial explanatory drawing of hydrogen production apparatus.    Metal substrate (501)    Flow path (502)    Insulating material (503)    Heat generating component (504)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus has an insulating layer (I) (2) containing metal oxide, and another insulating layer (II) (3) containing silica, formed on a metal substrate (1). The insulating layer (II) is formed on the insulating layer (I) by baking polysiloxane. A heat generating component (4) is formed on the insulating layer (II).    USE - For fuel cell used for modifying hydrocarbon gas such as methanol to hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus has excellent impact resistance, heat resistance and insulation reliability, and is manufactured easily and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal substrate consists of iron, iron-nickel alloy, iron-nickel-chromium alloy and/or iron-chromium alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the hydrogen production apparatus.    Metal substrate (1)    Insulating layer (I) (2)    Insulating layer (II) (3)    Heat generating component (4)    Gas passage way (5)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen separating layer comprising insoluble inorganic ceramics containing metal compound is formed on surface of porous base material. A layer consisting of insoluble inorganic polymer or insoluble organic polymer is formed on hydrogen separating layer. A layer consisting of metal or alloy having hydrogen separation function is laminated on polymer layer and laminate is produced. The insoluble inorganic ceramics, insoluble inorganic polymer or insoluble organic polymer is eluted from the laminate, and hydrogen separation composite material is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing composite material used for separating hydrogen from hydrogen mixed gas produced in hydrogen production reaction, shift reaction, hydrogenation reaction and dehydrogenation reaction, and used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separation composite material having high hydrogen permeability, hydrogen separability and mechanical strength is manufactured in less time, without defects such as pinhole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminate used in manufacture of the hydrogen separation composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of hydrogen separation composite material. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The collector has aluminum foil (1) or copper foil provided with film (4) containing ionic permeability compound (2) and carbon fine particles (3).    USE - For secondary battery (claimed) used for communication apparatus and digital appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The collector provides lithium secondary battery having high chagrining and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alternately, the film (4) contains compound which is not swollen with respect to organic solvent, or compound which is not peeled by organic solvent, and carbon fine particles. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode;    (2) cathode;    (3) manufacture of collector;    (4) manufacture of anode; and    (5) manufacture of cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lower layer of the collector.    Aluminum foil (1)    Ionic permeability compound (2)    Carbon fine particles (3)    Compound film (4)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic plant (10) comprises an interface interposed between a photovoltaic cell and a heat exchanger to optimize the heat conduction between the photovoltaic cell and the heat exchanger. The interface comprises a first layer of heat conductor material which is bi-adhesive. The heat exchanger comprises inlet and outlet pipes (20, 21).    USE - For installations on residential or tertiary buildings, or for installations on the ground, to supply electric energy, and heat energy for the production of hot water, process heat, and/or for heat conditioning of internal environments.    ADVANTAGE - The plant can use effectively the solar energy incident on its panels to supply both electric energy and also heat energy for industrial uses, for heating and for conditioning; and has improved yield with respect to known plants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlargement of a section of a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic plant (10)    External surface (12)    Solar glass (14)    Electric connection box (16)    Outlet pipes (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The invention is belonging to energy material preparation technique field. Preparation method is that mill equally lithium source, precursor of titanate, self prepared high electric ployacenic with high specific surface area or synthetical phenolic resin after combination according to proportion. Under protection of nitrogen atmosphere, gain lithium titanate complex by high temperature heat treatment. Average particle diameter is 0.5 to 6mum. After assembled to battery, first discharge specific capacity with 0.3C multiplying power of it reaches 155 to 162mAh/g at room temperature. First discharge specific capacity with 2C multiplying power reaches 140 to 150mAh/g. First discharge specific capacity with 9C multiplying power reaches high specific capacity of 95 to 110mAh/g; cyclicity is great; the cost is low; it is safe and environmental friendly, which can be applied to mobile phone, notebook computer as well as various portable devices and electrically-propelled vehicles. Synchronously, it is also applied to electrode material of unsymmetrical super capacitor.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module (10) is formed by extruding a polymer material to form edge element (80); irradiating edge element(s) to cross-link the polymer material; bonding the edge element to a photovoltaic component (20) having interconnected photovoltaic cells (60) disposed between a transparent layer (30) and a backsheet layer (50) where the edge element is bonded to a front surface (82) of the transparent layer and a back surface (84) of the backsheet layer; and laminating the edge element and the photovoltaic component in the absence of a mold.    USE - For forming a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module is frameless and light weight with improved stiffness for better resistance against deflection due to wind, ice, snow loads, or other environmentally created conditions. The module can be formed with a protective edge element that is low cost and simple to form, can allow for a variety of mounting possibilities, can provide greater stiffness to the module than that of an aluminum frame, and/or can obviate the need for grounding the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of forming a laminated photovoltaic module; and    (2) a system for protecting edges of the photovoltaic module.    The bonding agents and the edge elements are irradiated with an energy of 2-20 megarad.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (10)    Photovoltaic component (20)    Transparent layer (30)    Backsheet layer (50)    Photovoltaic cells (60)    Edge element (80)    Front surface of the transparent layer (82)    Back surface of the backsheet layer (84)
NOVELTY - The profile includes an opto-electric unit interface which assures maximum light radiation collection depending on sun position and on the module use. Light collecting units are in different interior positions. Protection units and digital electric load optimizer generate optical combination intensity that allows extracting maximum power and protection against punctual shadows.    USE - For use as solar cell installed to e.g. panel, wall, roof, pavement. For heat and electric generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases operation life and durability of glass-brick module profile. Reduces production cost of glass-brick module profile. Improves efficiency in converting solar energy into electrical energy, while reducing losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an opto-electrical module;    (2) a solar-energy collection unit;    (3) an optical adaptive device; and    (4) a fixed electrical pane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial view of the modified solar cell.    Semiconductor units (4)    Profiled side structure (5)    Opto-electrical module (6)    Inter-profile channels (7)    Back pane (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode comprising a layer of an electrocatalytic material is produced on a substrate, comprises atomizing the liquid medium to produce droplets containing the precursor and entraining the droplets in a stream of carrier gas moving in a first direction; heating the droplets to remove the liquid medium and convert the precursor to particles of the electrocatalytic material; causing the particles of electrocatalytic material to contact the substrate; and imparting relative movement between the substrate and the carrier gas stream in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.    USE - For the production of an electrode, particularly fuel cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - By imparting relative movement between the substrate and the carrier gas stream in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction a continuous layer of the electrocatalytic material can be progressively deposited on the substrate.
NOVELTY - The surface of III-nitride substrate is coated with a layer of sacrificial planarization material (30) to cover the surface roughness features. The sacrificial planarization material is etched to expose the surface roughness features. The sacrificial planarization material and surface roughness features are simultaneously etched to reduce the height of the surface roughness features.    USE - For manufacturing light emitting diode, laser diode and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structural defects can be corrected and an atomically smooth planarized surface can be rendered, hence high quality optical and semiconductor devices can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for III-nitride substrate or film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of the etch-back technique applied to the GaN surface.    Substrate layer (10)    GaN layer (20)    Sacrificial planarization material (30)
NOVELTY - The surface is conditioned by providing reactive surface sites. A precursor material is provided to the surface for allowing reactive surface sites to react with precursor material molecules to give a surface covered by a monolayer of precursor molecules attached through the reactive sides to surface of the substrate (6). Subsequently, the surface covered with precursor molecules is exposed to atmospheric pressure plasma generated in a gas mixture comprising a reactive agent capable of converting the attached precursor molecules to active precursor sites.    USE - For atomic layer deposition used for semiconductor applications, packaging, plastic electronics such as organic light emitting diode and organic thin film transistor applications e.g. photo-voltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The atomic layer deposition on surface of the substrate is carried out efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactive agent is a reactive gas such as oxygen, oxygen comprising agent and nitrogen comprising agent. The substrate comprises a synthetic material surface. The reactive agent mixture further comprises inert gas chosen from noble gas, nitrogen or their mixture. The atmospheric plasma is pulsed atmospheric glow discharge plasma. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus of atomic layer deposition on surface of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of arrangement of processing substrate.    Power supply (4)    Treatment space (5)    Substrate (6)    Plasma generator (10)    Gas supply unit (15)    Injection channel (16)    Switching valves (17,18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises diffusion layers (220,230) disposed on major surfaces of power generator (210). The separators (300) are disposed on major surfaces of diffusion layers opposite to surfaces facing power generator. A seal (510) formed around the periphery of power generator has seal portion that suppresses leakage of gas to the outside. A seal (520) formed integrally with diffusion layers extend along end face of diffusion layer so as contact with laminated surface of power generator and laminated surface of corresponding separator.    USE - For use in mobile unit.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in power generator efficiency of the fuel cell is suppressed, since leakage of gas into space formed between diffusion layers and seal is prevented by provision of another seal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the cross-sectional views of fuel cell.    Power generator (210)    Diffusion layers (220,230)    Separators (300)    Seals (510,520)    Covering portion (514)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains catalyst particles consisting of platinum and cobalt in a mole ratio of 3:1-5:1, supported on an electroconductive support.    USE - For fuel cells, such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells, used as electric automatic military power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high cell output and high fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The collector has an insulating material in its bottom section, covered with black plastic as an absorber. Numbers of pipes in circular arrangement which are connected to each other at their ends are located on the insulating material. The pipes are connected to a hydraulic circuit by an inverted return arrangement. A cover with a transverse section in the form of the circular arc, made from transparent plastic material reduces losses of heat through convection.    USE - For low-cost solar collector arranged on ground.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can boost the heating of greenhouses and can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the low-cost solar collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing electrode layers on a carrier (7) such that the layers are surrounded by channels on the carrier, where each electrode layer comprises an electrode layer (31) and a membrane layer (29). The channels are limited by edges of the electrode layers. A sealing material is introduced into the channels for producing a seal surrounding the edges of the electrode layers.    USE - Used for producing a polymer-electrolyte-membrane (PEM) electrode unit for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method introduces the sealing material into the channels for producing the seal surrounding the edges of the electrode layers in a reliable manner, thus producing a polymer-electrolyte-membrane electrode unit in a simple and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a roller-to-roller method for manufacturing a half-membrane electrode assembly.    Carrier layer (3)    Gas diffusion layer (5)    Carrier (7)    Membrane layer (29)    Electrode layer (31)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrical contact with an encapsulate metal, another electrical contact with a substrate and an insulating layer that is placed on both the contacts. A bonding layer is coupled with the former contact. The bonding layer and a cell structure are sandwiched between the contacts. The bonding layer is selectively conductive through an embedded conductor e.g. wire. The cell structure comprises an anode, electrolyte and a cathode. The cell structure is in a selective electrical contact with the former electrical contact via the embedded conductor.    USE - Thin film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides better and cheaper encapsulating approaches to the electrically conductive contacts, which include substantially thinner encapsulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device comprising an electrochemical device with one notch    (2) a method for manufacturing a thin film battery    (3) a method for manufacturing an electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrochemical device.    Metal encapsulation layer (110)    Encapsulation contact tabs (112, 132)
NOVELTY - Catalyst material preparation comprises electrochemically polymerizing a heteromonocyclic compound so that the surface of a conductive material is coated with a polynuclear complex molecule derived from the heteromonocyclic compound; and coordinating a catalytic metal to the coating layer of the polynuclear complex molecule, where the potential applied in the electrochemical polymerization is 0.8-1.5 V.    USE - For the preparation of a catalyst material used in fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Coating the catalyst support with a polynuclear complex molecule derived from the heteromonocyclic compound, provides a catalyst material having higher catalytic performance and serviceability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the preparation of a cobalt and palladium/polypyrrole/carbon-based catalyst material.
NOVELTY - Building thin film flexible solar cells involves degassing bio-based plastic substrate in a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chamber at 120degreesC; retaining the bio-based material's shape without any visible bubbles or cracks; and forming a barrier layer of silicon oxide through the process of CVD. The silicon oxide layer seals any micro-cracks in the bio-based material and provides a stable substrate during the production and operation of the thin film PV device.    USE - For building thin film flexible solar cells on bio-based plastic substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The process overcomes the problems of degassing and deformation in bio-based substrate material during CVD chamber processing; and produces large volumes of thin film PV devices on bio-based plastic substrates to reduce pollution associated with petroleum based plastic substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thin film flexible solar cell comprising a bio-based substrate layer; a silicon oxide barrier coating applied to both sides of bio-based substrate layer; an ohmic contact layer applied to one side of the silicon oxide barrier coating; a P-type "absorber" layer applied over the ohmic contact layer; an N-type "window" layer applied over the P-type "absorber" layer; an anti-reflection coating applied over the N-type "window" layer; and a transparent conductive coating applied over the anti-reflection coating. The bio-based substrate and silicon oxide coating comprise a thickness of 12.7-254 (preferably 50.8) microns. The bio-based substrate comprises a film of approximately 25.4-127 microns. The silicon oxide barrier layer is examined for micro cracks and fissures with an instrument comprising a microscope or other magnifying aid. The thickness of the silicon oxide does not exceed 1.5 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross sectional view of thin film solar cells manufactured using a bio-based plastic substrate.
NOVELTY - A protective layer (20) comprising organic and inorganic materials, is formed on surface of solar cell (10) to define an individually encapsulated solar cell. The protective layer is formed so that moisture barrier having chemical composition that substantially prevents moisture from entering the solar cell and substantially prevents moisture damage to the absorber layer of solar cell is obtained. Light is passed through the protective layer to reach the absorber layer.    USE - For manufacturing moisture resistant solar cell (claimed) used in flexible solar roofing membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell having improved environmental protection can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) moisture resistant solar cell;    (2) solar roofing material; and    (3) flexible solar roofing membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Protective layer (20)    Barrier layer (40)    Rear-side support layer (50)    Sealing material (54)
NOVELTY - A protective layer (20) is formed on surface of solar cell (10) to define an individually encapsulated solar cell, using a substantially inorganic material. The protective layer is formed so that moisture barrier having chemical composition that substantially prevents moisture from entering the solar cell and substantially prevents moisture damage to the absorber layer of solar cell is obtained. Light is passed through the protective layer to reach the absorber layer.    USE - For manufacturing moisture resistant solar cell (claimed) used in flexible solar roofing membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell having improved environmental protection can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) moisture resistant solar cell;    (2) solar roofing material; and    (3) flexible solar roofing membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Protective layer (20)    Barrier layer (40)    Rear-side support layer (50)    Sealing material (54)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises cathode including cathode active material; anode including anode active material; and non-aqueous electrolyte. A specific surface area of the cathode active material is 0.1-0.8 m2/g and a specific surface area of the anode active material is 0.2-5 m2/g.    USE - For electronic apparatus such as cellular phone and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent cycle characteristics. Decomposition of non-aqueous electrolyte in cathode is suppressed and precipitation of lithium in anode is eliminated, thus preventing battery capacitance from decreasing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Sheath (1)    Cathode lead (3)    Anode lead (4)    Resin (5, 6)    Battery element (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has anode and cathode (40) connected to the respective surfaces of electrolyte membrane. The cathode is embedded in the through holes (22) such that block of cathodes is provided in an isolated area bounded by a base (20) and electrolyte membrane. A current collector (50) connects the cathode electrically to each other by the major surfaces of the base. A securing element (60) secures the current collector to the base.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell and solid polymer fuel cell used as power supply in automobile and mobile equipment such as cell phone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), MPEG-2 audio layer 3 (MP3) player, digital camera and electronic dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - The size of fuel cell is reduced without impairing the current collecting capability of cathode. The damage to fuel cell due to vibration is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view showing the structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Base (20)    Through hole (22)    Cathode (40)    Current collector (50)    Securing element (60)
NOVELTY - A fusible link unit (20) comprises a bus bar connected to a battery without interposing a fuse between the bus bar and the battery; and a heat resistant insulating sheet covering an upper edge portion of the bus bar. A housing made of a glass containing material accommodates the bus bar.    USE - Used for an in-vehicle electrical connection box.    ADVANTAGE - The fusible link unit prevents an electric leak or a short circuit even when the bus bar including a fusible link becomes exposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view showing the case and the fusible link unit.    Cover (10)    Upper end (10a)    Accommodating portion (11)    Fusible link unit (20)    Cover (24)
NOVELTY - A pump has a case (3) that accommodates a pump unit (4), a partition plate (5) that isolates the motor (1) and pump units and a mold resin (2) that protects the motor unit. The pump unit has an impeller (13) that sucks and/or discharges a liquid. The bottom portion (5B) of a cylindrical portion (5A) projecting from the partition plate to the motor unit has a liquid-free convex surface (5a) having a spherical shape.    USE - For a liquid supply apparatus such as well pump apparatus, hot liquid supply apparatus and/or a drain liquid supply apparatus. It is also for a fuel cell device and a heat pump apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The pump reduces the material used for a partition plate and suppresses the deformation at the bottom surface of the partition plate to increase a dimension stability of pump. The bottom portion of the cylindrical portion has a small plate area and a high strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of manufacturing the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the pump.    Motor unit (1)    Mold resin (2)    Case (3)    Pump unit (4)    Liquid-free convex surface (5a)    Cylindrical portion (5A)    Bottom portion (5B)    Partition plate (5)
NOVELTY - The power generating device has terminals (20a,20b) connected to a separator (17) of both ends with respect to electric power generation cell (14). The terminals (21a,21b,22a,22b) are inserted between an air-electrode collector (18), a fuel-electrode collector (19), separator and electric power generation cell. The voltage between the terminals is measured by a voltage-measurement unit (5) during electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device e.g. polymer electrolyte-fuel-cell electric power generating apparatus, phosphoric acid fuel cell electric power generating apparatus and molten carbonate type fuel cell power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device is maintained and checked in an appropriate stage, and is driven efficiently. The deterioration state of each fuel cell stack is diagnosed reliably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration state diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage-measurement unit (5)    Electric power generation cell (14)    Separator (17)    Air-electrode collector (18)    Fuel-electrode collector (19)    Terminals (20a,20b,21a,21b,22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (10) has counter electrode (12) consisting of electro-conductive base material (11) arranged on insulating transparent base material (13). A porous oxide semiconductor layer (15) is arranged on working electrode (16) facing surface of electro-conductive base material. An electrolyte layer (17) is arranged between the counter and working electrodes. A sealing agent (18) is arranged on electro-conductive base material overlapping the transparent base material of identical surface, such that the sides of the base materials are covered.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell type photoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - Less weight photoelectric transducer having outstanding sealing property is obtained, and electrolytic liquid spill is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectric transducer (10)    Electro-conductive base material (11)    Counter electrode (12)    Transparent base material (13)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (15)    Working electrode (16)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Sealing agent (18)
NOVELTY - The dry film (8) of conductive paint is provided in the center side except periphery of the inner side bottom surface of a positive electrode. The conductive paint is a phenol-resin type coating material containing carbon black. The thickness of the dry film ranges from 0.01 to 0.07 millimeter.    USE - For nonaqueous electrolytic battery of flat type e.g. button type and coin shape.    ADVANTAGE - Increases contact area of the positive electrode can and the positive electrode collector thus improving load characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flat-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the coin type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separator (4)    Negative pole can (5)    Gasket (6)    Positive electrode collector (7)    Dry film (8)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly is arranged between anode and cathode separators (16a,16c). A polymer electrolyte membrane (11) is arranged between anode and cathode catalyst layer (12a,12c). The electrode catalyst and electroconductive carbon particle used as support carrier are in the cathode catalyst layer. The degree of graphitization of electroconductive carbon particle in a portion corresponding to the upstream of the cathode gas passageway (17c) is lower than the electroconductive carbon particle in a portion corresponding to the downstream of the cathode gas passageway.    USE - For polyelectrolyte form fuel cell (claimed) for fixed-type cogeneration system, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the electroconductive particle by oxidation can be fully suppressed. The polyelectrolyte form fuel cell can be manufactured with sufficient cell voltage and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode catalyst layer (12a)    Cathode catalyst layer (12c)    Anode separator (16a)    Cathode separator (16c)    Cathode gas passageway (17c)
NOVELTY - The polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system (5) is surrounded by a shell (1). Sealing space (10) is provided between the polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system and shell. The sealing space is filled with inert gas consists of nitrogen. The polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system and the shell are fixed by deformation promotion element (6). The hydrogen in the inert gas is detected using a sensor (4).    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen is detected easily using polymer-electrolyte fuel cell. The fire is prevented since the vehicle does not use the sulfonic-acid-group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vehicle.    Shell (1)    Hydrogen sensor (4)    Polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system (5)    Deformation promotion element (6)    Sealing space (10)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material contains polymeric cross-linked material having tertiary amine structure and/or quaternary ammonium salt structure.    USE - Used as film for solid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material has excellent heat-resistant decomposability and ionic conduction ability.
NOVELTY - An electrolytic film (1) is provided between an anode (2) and a cathode (3). Separators (6a,6b) are provided on the outer side of the anode and cathode. The anode includes a water electrolysis catalyst (4) and a diffusion layer (2b) made of electroconductive ceramic material.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, domestic cogeneration system. Also, for use as portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis catalyst in the anode promotes electrolysis of water and generation of protons. Since the diffusion layer in the anode is made of a ceramic, the anode diffusion layer does not corrode easily. Hence deterioration during lack of fuel is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Anode (2)    Anode diffusion layer (2a)    Cathode (3)    Water electrolysis catalyst (4)    Separators (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) (100) has water-electrolysis catalyst (10) on the surface of a thermal-medium flow path (9a). The inner side of a separator (6) made of porous carbon material is equipped with a proton conductive material (11) e.g. sulfuric-acid polyaniline.    USE - For domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, portable power supply etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water flowing through the thermal-medium flow path is electrolyzed into proton and electron by the water-electrolysis catalyst, and guided to the anode by the proton conductive material. Hence, the deterioration of the anode is suppressed, when fuel is less or when anode is exposed to high electric potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the PEFC.    Separator (6)    Thermal-medium flow path (9a)    Water-electrolysis catalyst (10)    Proton conductive material (11)    PEFC (100)
NOVELTY - A pressure detector (9) detects the pressure inside a fuel processor (3) generating hydrogen-containing gas. A controller (11) stops the driving of fuel cell system during controlling water supply device (2) to supply water to fuel processor based on the detected pressure inside the fuel processor.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell for household and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables ensuring reliably predetermined electric power generation performance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water supply device (2)    Fuel processor (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Pressure detector (9)    Controller (11)
NOVELTY - The electronic controller (5) determines and stores data for setting target electric power of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (3), based on electric power generation resistance of fuel cell judged by alternating current (AC) impedance method. A voltage detection sensor (20) and current detection sensor (21) detect output voltage and current of fuel cell. The electronic controller controls direct current (DC)-DC (DC-DC) converter (6) so that output voltage of fuel cell is increased/decreased when output current is below/above target electric current respectively.    USE - Electronic controller of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell, phosphoric acid aqueous solution type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, etc., for communication apparatus in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system.    ADVANTAGE - The heavy current output due to unstable output characteristics of the fuel cell at the time of startup can be avoided and the fall of voltage of the fuel cell can be prevented. Also the damage of the fuel cell can be avoided. The generation of dark current can be avoided since the output control devices with several stages are arranged in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the UPS system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Electronic controller (5)    DC-DC converter (6)    Voltage detection sensor (20)    Current detection sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has an insulation board (10') having anodes (2) and cathodes (4) on front and back surfaces. The anodes and cathodes are in contact with a proton conductive polymeric layer (3) containing proton conductive substance and binder. The fuel gas flow paths (20) and oxidizing agent gas flow paths (40) are formed corresponding to the anode and cathode. The anode and cathode consist of electron conductive substance, proton conductive substance and binder supported with the catalyst.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus (claimed) used in personal computer (PC), video camera, domestic water heater, robot, satellite, electric vehicle, mobile phone, and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The use of separator and gaseous diffusion material can be prevented, and hence structure is simplified and cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the polymer electrolyte cell.    Anodes (2)    Proton conductive polymeric layer (3)    Cathodes (4)    Insulation board (10')    Fuel gas flow paths (20)    Oxidizing agent gas flow paths (40)
NOVELTY - A protection device (4) is connected with a sealing board (5) for covering the safety valve (6). The protection device molds the resin molding structure (1) and makes an integral construction of insulated substrate and secondary battery (2).    USE - For use in mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of secondary battery is directly transmitted to the protection device, so that the battery is protected effectively and the safety is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pack battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin molding structure (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Protection device (4)    Sealing board (5)    Safety valve (6)
NOVELTY - A battery exterior material has a shape maintenance polymer layer and a metal oxide. The metal oxide contains element chosen from silicon, aluminum, titanium, zirconium, zinc, calcium, manganese, magnesium, niobium, tin, chromium, tungsten, nickel and iron.    USE - For battery element used for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used for electronic device such portable computer, camcorder and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery exterior material is reduced in size, and has excellent weight reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery element (10)    Positive-electrode terminal (15a)    Negative electrode terminal (15b)    Sealant (16a,16b)    Laminate film (17)    Concave portion (17a)    Battery (20)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (10) consists of a translucent protection component (1) is provided on the light incidence side (alpha) of a photoelectrode layer (2). The photoelectrode layer is provided on a semiconductor support. The translucent protection component is formed by mixing infrared-visible ray transformation substance and/or ultraviolet ray visible-ray transformation substance with a thermoplastic synthetic resin, and thermoforming the resultant mixture.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has excellent durability and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Protection component (1)    Photoelectrode layer (2)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Electroconductive film (31)    Electrolyte layer (32)
NOVELTY - An adhesive agent composition contains epoxy resin, terminal isocyanate group-containing urethane prepolymer and hydrazide-type hardener. A cured material of adhesive agent composition has shore A hardness of 40-70.    USE - For adhering gasket material on substrate, during manufacture of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent composition has excellent adhesiveness, and provides cured material having excellent coolant-proof property, acid resistance and long-term durability.
NOVELTY - The primary combined water (161) having temperature higher than maximum temperature of normal use temperature range of secondary cell, is contained in cell case. The water desorbs at temperature lower than decomposition temperature of a positive electrode active material (153). The content of water and other gas, is made into quantity by which the internal pressure of case reaches injection-valve opening pressure before reaching decomposition temperature of material (153), after the cell temperature exceeds maximum temperature of normal use temperature range.    USE - For use as power supply for portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The smoke emission resulting from thermal runaway is suppressed, and thus a reliable lithium ion secondary cell is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of positive electrode plate of lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive-electrode base material (151)    Positive-electrode compound material (152)    Positive electrode active material (153)    Positive electrode plate (155)    Primary combined water (161)
NOVELTY - A carbon-monoxide methanation catalyst contains ruthenium held on a support containing 2 or more oxides chosen from zirconium oxide, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide and cerium oxide. The content of ruthenium in the catalyst is 1-15 wt.% (as ruthenium metal).    USE - For methanation of carbon monoxide (claimed) in fuel gas used for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst selectively carries out carbon monoxide methanation with high activity even at low temperature. The carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing-gas is effectively removed by the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methanation of carbon monoxide, which involves contacting carbon monoxide gas containing hydrogen gas with catalyst.
NOVELTY - The battery has a film casing (3) covering a battery element (2), and an electrode terminal pulled out by being conductive-connected to a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the battery element. A region with low strength against bending is formed at an insulating resin layer (6A) positioned at a part extending outward beyond a sealing part (5), or a part of the electrode terminal is positioned at a lower layer of the insulating resin layer.    USE - Used as a power source in an equipment e.g. mobile phone and digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The region with low strength against bending is formed at the insulating resin layer positioned at the part extending outward beyond the sealing part, thus ensuring bending characteristic and reliability of the electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view explaining a battery with a film casing.    Battery element (2)    Film casing (3)    Electrode terminals (4A, 4B)    Sealing part (5)    Insulating resin layers (6A, 6B)    Bending line (7)    Bending part (8)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode (2) utilized in an electrochemical metal-air-cell, and a gas-diffusion cathode or air cathode (3) provided with a hydrophobic layer. A housing has a housing area (4) that is limited by a fluid-impermeable wall. The anode is spaced apart from the cathode under formation of an intermediate area (13), and is arranged outside of the housing area. The intermediate area is partially filled with an electrolyte e.g. salt water or sea water, between the cathode and the anode.    USE - Used as an energy source in sea water applications.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-air-battery/fuel cell is utilizable as an energy source in the sea water with flexible design and compatible weight. The fuel cell avoids or reduces oxygen in the sea water, such that the fuel cell is operated in different sea water applications in a problem-free manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective inclined view of an inverse fuel cell/battery.    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Housing area (4)    Intermediate area (13)    Opening (14)
NOVELTY - The support (1) has a supporting gap formed between adjacent comb units (4), which are provided at a bar (3) through processing of a blank. The blank is made of plastic, and a profile contour of the gap has a contact surface and a guidance surface for a solar cell wafer, which is received in the gap. The gap is formed with recesses, which are moved with respect to each other. A clearance is provided between a surface of the wafer and the guidance surface of the contour. The surface of the wafer faces away from the contact surface, and the guidance surface runs parallel to the contact surface.    USE - Used in a supporting device of a transferring device for a disc-shaped substrate e.g. solar cell wafer and silicon wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting gap is formed between the adjacent comb units, thus receiving and supporting the wafer in a safe manner, and facilitating the wafer to be held at a defined side of the comb units and in a defined height in the support in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal side view of a comb-shaped support.    Comb-shaped support (1)    Bar (3)    Comb units (4)    Bar`s longitudinal edge (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cells (HKS) have an absorber layer (AS), through-hole plating (DK) and an emitter layer (ES). The cells have an arrangement in which an overall field passivation layer (BSF) is on the other side of the absorber layer and an arrangement in which the overall surface of the contact grid (KG) is covered with an insulation layer (IS) between the absorber layer and the emitter layer. The cells also have an arrangement in which the contact layer (KS) arranged on the field passivation layer, so that both the contact systems are arranged on the top side (OS) of the solar cell.    USE - Single side contact solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells have an absorber layer, through-hole plating, an emitter layer, an arrangement in which an overall field passivation layer is on the other side of the absorber layer and an arrangement in which the overall surface of the contact grid is covered with an insulation layer. The cells also have a contact layer arranged on the field passivation layer, so that both the contact systems are arranged on the top side of the solar cell, and hence ensure reliable working of solar cells with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method for production of single-sided contact solar cells. The method involves producing the insulation layer on the entire free surface of the contact grid by producing a thermal or electro-chemical metallic oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Absorber layer (AS)    Field passivation layer (BSF)    Through-hole plating (DK)    Emitter layer (ES)    Solar cells (HKS)    Insulation layer (IS)    Contact grid (KG)    Contact layer (KS)    Top side (OS)    Protective layer (OX)
NOVELTY - A redox fuel cell (1) comprises: an anode and a cathode (3) separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane (2); a unit for supplying fuel to the anode; a unit for supplying an oxidant to the cathode; a unit for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile catholyte solution in fluid communication with the cathode and containing a polyoxometallate (0.075M) redox couple that is at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially regenerated by reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode.    USE - Used as a redox fuel cell (claimed) used in microfuel cells for electronic and portable electronic components, in larger fuel cells for the automotive industry and for stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catholyte has improved performance such as reoxidation of the catalyst occurs very rapidly, which allows the fuel cell to produce a higher sustainable current than with catholytes of the prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cathode compartment of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    polymer electrolyte membrane of the cathode side (2)    cathode (3)    oxidant inlet (4)    cathode gas reaction chamber (5)    catholyte reservoir (7)    cathode inlet channel (8)    cathode outlet channel. (9)
NOVELTY - An absorber layer is formed by forming a precursor layer on a substrate (302), and reacting the precursor layer to form a dense film. The precursor layer is formed by coating a substrate with an ink of particles comprising greater than or equal to 50% microflakes. Each microflake contains Group IB, IIIA and/or VIA. The set of particles in the ink is intermetallic microflake particles containing Group IB-IIIA inter-metallic alloy phase. A film of selenium is formed on the precursor layer. The method is carried out at non-oxygen atmosphere containing chalcogen vapor.    USE - For manufacturing absorber layer useful as semiconductor absorber for photovoltaic device and solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes material composition of feedstock particles, which exhibits malleability and allows non-planar feedstock particles to be formed into planar microflakes at appropriate temperature. The planar shape of the microflakes provides a material property that avoids rapid and/or preferential settling of the particles when forming the precursor layer and avoids grouping of microflakes in the ink, thus enabling the microflakes to provide a good coating. The microflakes also reduce surface tension at interface between microflakes in the ink and a carrier fluid, thus improving dispersion quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition comprising particles comprising Group IB and/or IIIA, and optionally Group VIA;    (2) a material comprising the microflakes;    (3) a solar cell; and    (4) a method of forming the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Substrate (302)    Diffusion barrier layer (303)    Electrode (304)    Semiconductor thin film (308)    Transparent conducting layer (309)
NOVELTY - The battery accessory comprises a copper cable whose ends are connected to the respective handles, and metal clamps (2,4) attached to the cable through the handles. A metal pin (5) capable of being inserted into a cut wire cable is formed protruding from the clamp (4). A metal chain (6) is connected to the bottom of second handle on one end and to a socket (7) made of plastic, or rubber covering the pin, on the other end.    USE - Battery accessory e.g. temporary battery cable reconnector used in devices or vehicles such as car, truck, ships, trains, form equipment, construction equipment, hybrid vehicles, and automotive devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can be reliably reconnected to a cut cable, and temporary solution for establishing battery power to a vehicle is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery accessory.    Insulating layer (1)    Clamps (2,4)    Pin (5)    Chain (6)    Socket (7)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte membrane (1) comprises a first electrolyte layer (3) having an ion conductivity; a second electrolyte layer (4) having an ion conductivity and is thicker than the first electrolyte layer; and a porous layer (2) having an ion conductive electrolyte impregnated in it, formed between the first and second electrode layer. The second electrolyte layer has a larger ion exchange equivalent, and a larger number average molecular weight than the first electrolyte layer.    USE - In membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell such as methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane slowly degraded by peroxide occurring at an air electrode catalyst layer; is low in cost; and is long in life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a membrane electrode assembly comprising the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, where an air electrode catalyst layer is formed adjacent to the second electrolyte layer, and a fuel electrode catalyst layer is formed adjacent to the first electrolyte layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a configuration of a solid polymer electrolyte composite membrane.    electrolyte membrane (1)    porous layer (2)    first electrolyte layer (3)    second electrolyte layer. (4)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a planar substrate (110) having a top side and a bottom side. At least one optical antenna (120) comprises carbon nanotubes or an aluminum or gold nanorod and a geometric morphology capable of accepting energy. A rectifier has the optical antenna at one end and engages the substrate at another end. The optical antenna is engaged to a rectifying material. A metal layer (140) surrounds a length of the rectifier. The optical antenna accepts energy and converts the energy from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) along the rectifier.    USE - As solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an energy conversion device having a dipole antenna design.    Substrate (110)    Optical antenna (120)    Metal layer (140)
NOVELTY - Formation of interconnect in thin film photovoltaic module comprises preparing stack (300) of photovoltaic module layers on top surface of substrate (308); forming isolation groove (318) having first and second parallel edges through the stack, while leaving photoresist (312) on top of the stack adjacent the first and second edges of the groove; exposing the photoresist adjacent to the first edge using a process that is self-aligned to the isolation groove; and etching through layers of the stack via the exposed photoresist to form a contact step adjacent the first edge of the groove.    USE - For formation of interconnect in thin film photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses processes that leverage certain self-alignment and scalability advantages inherent in using integrated circuit fabrication techniques.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view showing a process of forming a conductive step useful in an interconnect between thin film photovoltaic cells.    Stack (300)    Substrate (308)    Photoresist (312)    Isolation groove (318)    Reflector (322)
NOVELTY - The method involves moving a continuous strip of a non-porous polymeric substrate along a feed path. Slurry is formed, and a solvent is cast at a station along the feed path. The continuous strip of the non-porous polymeric substrate is advanced to the station. The slurry is applied to one or more discrete regions on a surface of the continuous strip. The slurry is dried to form a film on the discrete regions. The continuous strip is advanced to position a membrane. A film e.g. electrode film, is bonded to the membrane to form electrodes (40).    USE - Used for fabricating a membrane electrode assembly in a fuel cell such as electrochemical fuel cell, solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell or proton exchange membrane fuel cell, that is utilized in an electrical vehicular power plant for power generation and transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively fabricates the membrane electrode assembly, thus providing improved fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for power generation and transportation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of an electrochemical fuel cell.    Electrochemical fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Aluminum endplates (14, 16)    Plates (18, 20)    Channels (22, 24)    Gaskets (26, 28)    Conductive current collector gas diffusion media (30, 32)    Connections (31, 33)    Current transport units (36, 38)    Fuel sources (37, 39)    Electrodes (40)
NOVELTY - A solar cell including a CNT(carbon nanotube) is provided to form a solar cell including CNT with excellent conversion efficiency by using a conductive NWNT(multi-wall carbon nanotube) as an electrode of a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back plate(12) is formed on a substrate(11). The substrate can be a flexible substrate of one of Cu foil, Al foil, stainless steel or polymer. A conductive CNT arrangement body(13) is formed on the back plate. A p-type semiconductor layer(15) is formed between the respective CNT of the arrangement body and on the arrangement body, including Ib-IIIb-VIb group elements. An n-type semiconductor layer(16) is formed on the semiconductor layer, including IIb-Via group elements. A ZnO window layer(17) is formed on the n-type semiconductor layer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The solar-cell sealing agent is pressure cooker tested at 121degreesC, under relative humidity of 100% RH and 2-atmospheric condition for 240 hours. The durability of solar-cell sealing agent is evaluated based on generation of acetic-acid. The solar-cell sealing agent contains ethylene acetic-acid vinyl copolymer as main component.    USE - For electricity generating element used in solar-cell module and as protective material from foreign materials such as dust, water and resin.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides evaluated solar-cell sealing agent having excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar-cell module.    Glass substrate (1)    Sealing film (2,4)    Electricity generating element (3)    Bag cover (5)    Solar-cell module (10)
NOVELTY - Several terminal boards (32a,32b,33a,33b,33c) are connected to the output electrodes (7) of the solar cell module. A rectifier including lead frame and diode chip are joined with the N type and P type semiconductors. Several half coating diodes (11a-11d) positioned by the space interval of 6mm, are connected in parallel to the terminal boards and to the contacting state of the electrode of the upper surface of the lead frame and N type semiconductor of diode chip of the rectifier.    USE - For solar cell modules of solar cell system (claimed) used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation of the diode is suppressed and the heat from the diode is radiated to the terminal board easily by positioning the half contacting diodes parallel to the terminal boards and rectifier. So that the reliability and durability of the solar cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The N side lead terminal and P side lead terminal are extended from the electrodes of the P type and N type semiconductor. The N side and P side lead terminals are connected to the protrusion portion of the terminal boards. The terminal boards consist of external connection terminal boards (32a,32b) and intermediate terminal boards (33a,33b,33c), so that the planar area of the intermediate terminal board is greater than or equal to 50 times of the planar area of the single diode chip of the rectifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the terminal box.    Output electrode (7)    Housing (10)    Half coating diodes (11a-11d)    External connection terminal boards (32a,32b)    Intermediate terminal boards (33a,33b,33c)    Connection cables (41,43)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a surface-side transparent protection film (11) provided with several fine corrugations, formed on the surface of a photovoltaic cell (14). The fabric-weight thickness of the sealing films (13a,13b) containing ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer, formed on the transparent protection films, is calculated by adding the thickness value of a bus-bar electrode, the depth value of a recess of a fine corrugation, and the value of an integer which is greater than or equal to 0.2.    USE - Solar cell module used for prevention of environmental pollution, effective usage of resources, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Damages to the semiconductor substrate of the photovoltaic cells are prevented, even if the semiconductor substrate is thin, hence solar cell module is reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Surface-side transparent protection film (11)    Sealing films (13a,13b)    Photovoltaic cell (14)    Semiconductor substrate (15)    Surface-side electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell has an anode (1) and a cathode (2) provided through an inorganic solid electrolyte (3). The lithium ion secondary cell has composite material layer (4) provided between anode and inorganic solid electrolyte, and between cathode and inorganic solid electrolyte. The composite material layer contains ionic liquid, carbon material or polymeric material. The composite material layer has electric conductivity more than the electric conductivity of inorganic solid electrolyte.    USE - For vehicles (claimed) such as fuel-cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has improved energy charging characteristics and low movement resistance of ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ionic liquid is a liquid containing alkali metal ion. The carbon material is a carbon nanotube. The polymeric material is a high-molecular-weight component which consists of a polymerizable monomer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of a lithium ion secondary cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Inorganic solid electrolyte (3)    Composite material layer (4)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer (31) promotes the protonation of hydrogen, while the water electrolysis catalysis catalyst layer (32) contains the water electrolysis catalyst and the fuel electrode (3) contains the electrolyte to provide electronic conductivity. The buffer layer (33) has a contact angle which is less than 90 degrees. The catalyst layer is arranged in the electrolyte film side compared with the water electrolysis catalyst layer and buffer layer. The water electrolysis catalyst layer and buffer layer are arranged in the gaseous diffusion layer side compared with the catalyst layer.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the lack of water content in the fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of a fuel electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel electrode (3)    Catalyst layer (31)    Water electrolysis catalysis catalyst layer (32)    Buffer layer (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (2) has fastening band (12) made of glass-fiber reinforcement resin that is wound around the side of stack towards the lamination direction in helical form. The ends of the fastening band are fixed to the insulator (10) of the fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The side slip arising in the fuel cell stack by the load of horizontal direction can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Output terminal (8)    Insulator (10)    Fastening band (12)    Bolt for band fixing (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a gas retention container (410) with anode-off-gas retention space (4101), anode-off gas pipe (400) for introducing anode-off gas, impurity-gas conduit (402) for discharging impurity gas separated from the anode-off gas, and exhaust-gas valve (420) for adjusting discharge amount of impurity gas. Orifice plates (4104a-4104c) with openings (4105a-4015c) are arranged at intermediate portion of the gas retention container, for narrowing cross-sectional area of the gas retention space.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of hydrogen gas along with impurity gas from anode-off gas is suppressed, and hydrogen utilization efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of anode exhaustion unit in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode-off gas pipe (400)    Impurity-gas conduit (402)    Gas retention container (410)    Exhaust-gas valve (420)    Gas retention space (4101)    Orifice plates (4104a-4104c)    Openings (4105a-4105c)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (101) has a cathode active material containing a hydrophobic material which adsorbs carbon and carbon.    USE - For electric-electronic devices, engines and vehicle mounting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The dissipation of carbon from cathode active material in lead storage battery is suppressed. The fall of charging acceptance property and the fall of the visibility of an electrolyte level by choking to the battery case inner wall are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrophobic material is fibrous and contains polypropylene and/or polyethylene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (101)    Anode plate (102)    Cathode plate (103)    Separator (104)    Battery case (106)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has water repelling processing regions (14a) formed over oxidation gas passageway (14) connecting oxidation gas discharge regions (14Da) and oxidation gas supply regions (14Sa). The fuel cell has hydrophilization treatment regions (14b) for discharging water in the oxidation gas passageway to oxidation gas discharge manifold through holes corresponding to oxidation gas discharge regions (14Db). The water repellent property of the water repelling processing regions is set higher than the water repellent property of the other regions.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use as electric power generation source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction in oxidation gas passageway by the freezing of water in the passageway at the time of low temperature, is prevented by discharging the water in the passageway using the water repelling processing regions formed in the passageway, and so the shutdown of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the oxidation gas passageway.    Oxidation gas passageway (14)    Water repelling processing regions (14a)    Hydrophilization treatment regions (14b)    Oxidation gas supply regions (14Sa,14Sb)    Oxidation gas discharge regions (14Da,14Db)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas supply module has buffer tanks (4a,4b) which are connected in parallel with fuel cells (9a,9b) stores the hydrogen gas generated by modifier (31). A controller supplies the hydrogen gas to fuel cell from buffer tanks or modifier according to amount of hydrogen consumed by fuel cell. A distribution unit (5) has several distribution tubes (13a-13d) which are connected between header and fuel cells.    USE - For connecting hydrogen gas supply pipe with fuel cells installed in roof of multi-story building.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the modifier is extended, since the modifier is driven only when the buffer tank is filled. The hydrogen gas can be supplied safely, without installing additional components, and hence the manufacturing cost is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the piping apparatus.    Buffer tanks (4a,4b)    Distribution unit (5)    Fuel cells (9a,9b)    Distribution tubes (13a-13d)    Modifier (31)    Building (100)
NOVELTY - The tank (A) contains pure water (H) to be supplied for a fuel cell. A stress-relaxation portion (20) is inserted in interior of a tank structure (10) for relieving the stress produced during freezing process of tank.    USE - For fuel cells in electric power generation system of e.g. vehicle, household use etc.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation of pure-water tank and damage of tank provided relative to internal pressure rise during volume expansion and decompression when performing freezing process are prevented efficiently, by the provision of stress-relaxation portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional views of water tank before and after freezing processes.    Tank structure (10)    Covers (11,12)    Stress-relaxation portion (20)    Pure-water tank (A)    Pure water (H)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) consists of a proton-conductive electrolyte film (A) (30) containing indium-oxide type perovskite formed on a hydrogen separation membrane (10). Another proton-conductive electrolyte film (B) (20) containing metal-oxide type perovskite is formed on at least one portion of interface of the hydrogen separation membrane and electrolyte film (A). The metal in metal-oxide type perovskite has valence of less than 4 and has an oxidation-reduction potential which is less than that of indium.    USE - For e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel used as energy supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses diffusion of indium to hydrogen separation membrane, alloying of hydrogen separation membrane, and performance reduction of proton-conductive electrolyte film (A). The reduction in catalytic action of hydrogen separation membrane is suppressed. Therefore, the reduction in electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell consists of a proton-conductive electrolyte film (A) containing indium-oxide (AB(1-x)InxO3) type perovskite formed on hydrogen separation membrane. Another proton-conductive electrolyte film (B) containing metal-oxide (AB(1-x)MxO3) type perovskite is formed on at least one portion of interface of the hydrogen separation membrane and electrolyte film (A). The metal (M) in metal-oxide type perovskite has valence of less than 4 and has an oxidation-reduction potential which is less than that of indium. The metal is aluminum, gallium, scandium, yttrium, ytterbium or neodymium, preferably scandium, yttrium, ytterbium or neodymium. A site and B site of proton-conductive electrolyte films (A,B) are strontium and zirconium, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel cell.    Hydrogen separation membrane (10)    Electrolyte film (B) (20)    Electrolyte film (A) (30)    Cathode (40)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a humidified gas in a gas supply channel (1) between a humidifier (3) and a tested fuel cell (10), and measuring the flow rate of the humidified gas flowing to the fuel cell by using a volume type flowmeter (7). The moisture content of the humidified gas is calculated by subtracting a flow rate value measured by a mass flow rate controller (2) from a flow rate value measured by the volume type flowmeter.    USE - For testing a fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring the flow rate of humidified gas supplied to fuel cell without using a dew point hygrometer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell testing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of gas supply channel of test device of fuel cell.    Gas supply channel (1)    Mass flow rate controller (2)    Humidifier (3)    Volume type flowmeter (7)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has a follower (20) that is moved with the consumption of liquid fuel which is either methanol liquid, ethanol liquid, dimethyl ether, formic acid, hydrazine, sodium borohydride, ammonia liquor, ethylene glycol or sucrose aqueous solution in a fuel container (10). A tracking auxiliary element (21) and a cover which are insoluble in liquid fuel are also used in the fuel container.    USE - For small-sized fuel cell used as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant property of the fuel cartridge is excellent. The liquid fuel is supplied to the fuel-cell main unit directly and steadily. The deformation of the follower is prevented even if intense vibration is added to fuel cartridge, thus preventing loss of liquid fuel at the time of storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel container (10)    Fuel outflow port (11)    Follower (20)    Tracking auxiliary element (21)    Fuel cartridge (A)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing nickel-hydroxide powder using saccharide and cellulose derivative consisting of monosaccharide linear and side chain including saturation 6-membered ring structure, as thickener. A cellulose derivative is against mixed with the mixture of nickel-hydroxide powder, in which weight ratio of cellulose derivative and saccharide 2:1-1:2.    USE - For manufacturing anode mix-paste of alkaline storage battery used in information technology equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The viscosity of anode mix-paste is improved and sedimentation is suppressed, without increasing quantity of thickener contained in the anode mix-paste. The positive electrode for alkaline storage battery expressing favorable battery characteristics is obtained stably and abundantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline storage battery positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the manufacture of anode mix-paste used in battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The package type fuel cell power generating device is formed by arranging the apparatus such as fuel cell stack, fuel modifier and other auxiliary equipments. The package frame (1) has a magnet. The periphery of each species apparatus (3,4) is made of magnetic material such as iron and is attached to the magnet of frame through the support portion (2) made with magnetic material such as iron.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device e.g. domestic use polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell electric power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the fuel cell power generating device can be reduced while improving the operativity of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device.    Frame (1)    Support portion (2)    Species apparatus (3,4)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device has a exposed portion (3) protruded from the positive and negative electrodes (4,5) of the electric power generation unit (1) among the mutually adjacent electric power generation units, that are embedded under the seal (2), to connect the electric power generation units. The exposed portion and the electrolyte film are adhered using the film made of thermoplastic resin.    USE - Methanol-type fuel cell, hydrogen-type fuel cell, etc., used as power supply of small electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - An electrochemical device of high electric power generation efficiency can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation unit (1)    Seal (2)    Exposed portion (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (102c) has a gaseous-diffusion hole (h1) whose diameter is large is formed in an inner surface of the layer for penetrating the medium e.g. fuel gas or oxidizing-agent gas through the surfaces (sf1,sf2). A drain hole (h2) whose diameter is smaller than the diameter of the gaseous-diffusion hole is formed in the inner surface of the layer.    USE - Gaseous-diffusion layer e.g. anode gaseous-diffusion layer and cathode gaseous-diffusion layer for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas or oxidizing-agent gas can be smoothly supplied to the catalyst layer through the gaseous-diffusion hole. The generated water is rapidly removed through the drain hole. The water-repellent property of the catalyst layer can be increased and the drainage from the gaseous-diffusion layer can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged section of the cathode gaseous-diffusion layer.    Cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (102c)    Gaseous-diffusion hole (h1)    Drain hole (h2)    Communication path (h3)    Surfaces of layer (sf1,sf2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal packing case which is sealed by press-fitting a metal or synthetic resin-made press fit pin (12) inside a bush (10). The insulating material, bush for insulating terminal and metal packing case are integrally molded using Teflon (RTM: PTFE material).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery having pressure open valve.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of bush and interface boundary of lid is ensured. The press fit pin can endure the mechanical load or components of hard synthetic resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the battery near open valve.    Stopper (4)    Terminal (6)    Bush (10)    Resin film (11)    Press fit pin (12)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has conductive layer (4) that is provided on the surface of plastic case (1). The conductive layer is connected to the negative side of battery (2). The electronic component is mounted on the circuit board (3).    USE - Pack battery including battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium-polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The static electricity of high voltage can be safely escaped to earth even when static electricity contacts the user. Hence the fall of static electricity directly to the pattern on the circuit board can be prevented and the electrostatic proof performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Battery (2)    Circuit board (3)    Conductive layer (4)    Surface plate (6)
NOVELTY - The analyzer comprises a storage unit which stores the geometrical form model of a catalyst, and a binder (42) which connects the adjacent carbon carriers (40) of the catalyst geometric form model. Several air holes are formed in arbitrary shapes according to the size of the carbon carriers connected with the binder, for free exit/entry of a liquid.    USE - For analyzing the characteristics of catalyst layer of electric power generation fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), solid polymer type fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The actual phenomenon about the character or strength analysis of a catalyst can be obtained, since the actual physical structure of the catalyst is utilized for analysis. A catalyst layer can be analyzed without conducting a complicated three-dimensional analysis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalyst geometrical form model comprising several carbon carriers arranged at planar shape in two-dimensional form. The air holes maintain a liquid or freezing state in arbitrary ratios with respect to the spaces formed between the carbon carriers. The shape and size of the air holes are classified into many kinds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a mode by which the physical structure of a catalyst layer is modeled.    Carbon carriers (40)    Binder (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting permissible operation time of fuel cell (15) per unit time, according to estimation of electric power demand. The driving plan of fuel cell is obtained based on the durable operation time of fuel cell, so that the fuel cell is driven within the range of permissible operation time per unit time. The fuel cell is driven based on the obtained driving plan.    USE - For operating fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric-acid type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell mounted in fuel cell system (claimed) installed in residence, small-scale apartment house and small-scale office.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of fuel cell can be prolonged until the planned period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (15)    Heat exchanger (21)    Temperature detector (38)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an exterior casing (M1) made of aluminum foil which is processed by annealing. The exterior casing serves as an electrode of the battery. The exterior casing forming a concave portion (5) has a flange portion (4) in the circumference. The exterior casing and a lid metallic foil (M2) covers an electric power generation element (2). A metal-bonding resin layer (8) interposed between the flange portion and the lid metallic foil seals the flange of the exterior casing and the lid metallic foil.    USE - For e.g. personal computer (PC), video camera, electric vehicle, storage battery for energy storage, robot, satellite, portable-terminal-device e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The metal terminal for picking out electric current which protrudes from the exterior casing is not needed since electric current can be picked out directly from exterior casing that contacts the electric power generation element. Hence battery enclosure structure can be simplified and manufacturing process of battery is made easy with high production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective and sectional views of battery.    Battery (1)    Electric power generation element (2)    Flange portion (4)    Concave portion (5)    Metal-bonding resin layer (8)    Exterior casing (M1)    Lid metallic foil (M2)
NOVELTY - The battery contains electrolyte formed from special ceramic, which is subdivided into 10 to several dozen micron particles subjected to high temperature and compression process for utilizing restoration phenomena of output energy in intermittent state. Several dielectrics are used for split-supplying fixed electrical energy to electronic-circuit function of every intellectual property (IP) block.    USE - For mobile electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal computer (PC) and personal digital assistant (PDA) and diversification integrated circuit (IC) card.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy can be stored safely, reliably and inexpensively for long time by using special ceramic and dielectric.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the function control system of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrode has gaseous diffusion layer and several catalyst layers arrangement between polymer electrolyte membrane and gaseous diffusion layer. The catalyst layer nearer to the polymer electrolyte membrane is formed using catalyst supporting carbon black and ion exchange resin. The catalyst layer nearer to the gaseous diffusion layer is formed using carbon black, ion exchange resin and catalyst. The total amount of carbon black and iron exchange resin in the catalyst layers is constant.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved gaseous diffusion property, drainage and electron transport property, and is manufactured with reduced amount of catalyst. The electrode provides fuel cell having excellent charging and discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.
NOVELTY - A cationic platinum microparticle (1) is mixed with zirconia sol or titania sol and the resulting precipitate is thermally decomposed in an oxidizing atmosphere. The thermally decomposed precipitate is subjected to reduction processing in reducing environment and the surface of the platinum microparticle is covered by zirconia or titania (3).    USE - For manufacture of electrode catalyst powder for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, communication apparatus, domestic distributed power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to improve the electrode performance of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell using zirconia or titania coated platinum microparticles as electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the metal microparticles.    Metal microparticles (1)    Zirconia or titania coating (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has the fuel electrode (4a) and a oxidizing agent electrode (4b) with respect to catalyst layers (2a,2b) and gaseous diffusion layer (3a,3b), formed on either sides of an electrolyte film (1), in which the glass transition temperature of the electrolyte film is higher than the glass transition temperature of the gaseous diffusion layer.    USE - For e.g. solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film and catalyst layers are firmly joined to gaseous diffusion layer without damaging the electrolyte film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Electrolyte film (1)    Catalyst layers (2a,2b)    Gaseous diffusion layer (3a,3b)    Fuel electrode (4a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (4b)    Gas flow path (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - The module (3) has a clamp (4) which is interposed at the outer side of stacking end surface of a laminated cell structure (1). A movable clamp (5) is arranged at the inner side of stacking end surface of the clamp (4) along the cell lamination direction.    USE - For fuel cell stack (claimed) such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell stack used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of contact pressure at the center and outer side of laminated cell structure in the cell stack can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of multi-cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated cell structure (1)    Multi-cell module (3)    Clamps (4,5)    Side plate (6)    Groove (8)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The oxygen-atom adsorption energy in the catalyst-metal surface obtained from molecular simulation analysis is used as a parameter and the performance of an electrode catalyst consisting of catalyst metal supported by an electroconductive support is evaluated.    USE - For evaluating performance of electrode catalyst used in fuel cells, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, used for electric-power generation in electric vehicles and small cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method quickly evaluates the exact performance of electrode catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) search method of electrode catalyst;    (2) electrode catalyst; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge has a fuel absorber (17) for absorbing liquid fuel, that is installed in valve stem (24b) in the flow path of the liquid fuel from the nozzle opening (11) at the front end to the seal portion.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used in notebook personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses remains of the liquid fuel to the nozzle portion front end or the front end of the socket portion, after extraction of the fuel cartridge, by positioning fuel absorber to absorb liquid fuel which remained in the fuel flow path. The safety and reliability of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the nozzle portion at the side of fuel cartridge in the fuel cell and the socket portion.    Socket portion (6)    Nozzle portion (9)    Nozzle opening (11)    Nozzle head (12)    Fuel absorber (17)    Valve stem (24b)
NOVELTY - An alternator (4) charges the whole battery (2a,2b) connected in series by applying voltage to the battery connected to a high voltage side. A balancer (7) eliminates the voltage difference of the battery when determined with the voltage difference of the battery more than the predetermined value by a comparator (6).    USE - For vehicle, e.g. truck, bus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables attaining equilibration of each battery voltage while eliminating overcharging of the battery thus preventing durable fall of the battery and reduces cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (2a,2b)    Alternator (4)    Comparator (6)    Balancer (7)
NOVELTY - A small cross section area portion (520) melts when electric current flowing into positive electrode terminal (52) exceeds predetermined value. A porous substance is inserted between positive electrode collector and positive electrode active material layer.    USE - For e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery and also primary cell used in portable information terminal such as mobile phone, notebook computer, video tape recorder and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be protected effectively from over current without using protective circuit. Hence size and cost of the battery are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the mobile phone.    Mobile phone (1)    Battery (5)    Battery core (51)    Positive electrode terminal (52)    Small cross section area portion (520)
NOVELTY - The system detects the temperature of fuel cell stack and judges whether current density is in predetermined range. The cooling unit is controlled by a control unit according to the variation of current density by predetermined time interval so that the temperature of fuel cell stack is decreased.    USE - For supplying electric power to home.    ADVANTAGE - The load of fuel cell is reduced and the deterioration of fuel cell stack is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer-electrolyte fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of polymer-electrolyte-fuel-cell-system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A peeling roller (9) is arranged so that the axis line (Y) may form an acute angle with respect to the advancing direction of the transfer film (F). The transfer film is guided by the conveyance unit after transfer was formed to the direction spaced apart from an electrolyte film. A press transfers the material pieces at predetermined intervals on the electrolyte film.    USE - For transferring catalyst layer to the electrolyte for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents portions of transferred material from separating from the electrolyte film with the film which reliably prevents the material piece from peeling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transfer method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial plan view of the transfer device.    Peeling roller (9)    Transfer film (F)    Catalyst layer (M)    Catalyst layer fragment (M1)    Axis line (Y)
NOVELTY - The rolling-up roll (1) has two side plates (5,5') that are clamped to the upper and lower surfaces of a doughnut-shaped core material (2) attached with a metal terminal roll (6). A spacer (7) made of synthetic-resin sheet is inserted in gap between the metal terminal roll and the side plate (5). The dimension of the gap is 1.0-1.5 times the thickness of the spacer.    USE - For use during manufacture of lithium secondary battery used for electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature changes at the time of transport and conveyance and generation of vibration due to offset are prevented, thus the bending in the edge portion is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the rolling-up roll.    Rolling-up roll (1)    Doughnut-shaped core material (2)    Side plates (5,5')    Metal terminal roll (6)    Spacer (7)
NOVELTY - The aluminum foil (1) has anodic oxide film (2) of barrier type having thickness of 5-1000 nm.    USE - For collectors of lithium ion batteries (claimed) used as motive power source of motor vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil has excellent alkali resistance and adhesiveness. The aluminum foil provides lithium ion secondary battery having excellent battery characteristics, such as charging and discharging characteristics. There is no elution of active-material paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pores are formed on the surface of anodic oxide film. An electroconductive substance chosen from carbon, conductive polymer, and metal is filled inside the hole. The anodized film is formed of anodic oxidation using ammonium tartarate, ammonium adipate, boric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium borate, or sodium carbonate. Preferably the anodized film is formed of anodic oxidation using phosphoric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium borate and/or sodium carbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of aluminum foil with barrier type anodic oxide film.    Aluminum foil (1)    Anodic oxide film (2)    Barrier layer (3)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas detector has a contact burning gas sensor (10) accommodated in a container (20) provided with a through-hole (21). The airflow amount of the through-hole is set such that temperature of the contact burning gas sensor is less than or equal to340 degreesC.    USE - For detecting high concentration hydrogen in cathode-side exhaust path of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sensitivity fall is suppressed without requiring aging process, even in environment containing silicone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional views of contact burning gas sensor and hydrogen gas detector.    Contact burning gas sensor (10)    Heater (11)    Container (20)    Through-hole (21)    Stay (23)
NOVELTY - A catalyst material contains a heat-resistant and solvolysis proof polymer having an ionic functional group, connected with surface of a carbon material by two or more points through a coupling group having solvolysis proof and heat resistance.    USE - For catalyst film used for electrode membrane assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electronic still camera, personal digital assistant, video camera and handheld game machine, vacuum cleaner, robot, motor vehicle such as passenger car, freight car, two wheeled vehicle, and personal beagle, portable generator and field light equipment device.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has high catalytic activity, high durability and high proton conductivity. The electrode membrane assembly is easily manufactured. The fuel cell has high output characteristics and high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of catalyst electrode joined film.    Fuel cell electrode membrane composite (10)    Solid electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Anode pole porous electroconductive sheet (12a)    Cathode (13)
NOVELTY - A triphenylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - As hole transport agent for photoreceptor layer of electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used for image forming device, solar cell and electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The triphenyl amine derivative has excellent solubility with respect to solvent and compatibility with binder resin, and high hole transport ability. The electrophotographic photoreceptor formed using the derivative has excellent sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triphenylamine derivative of formula (1) is new.    R1,R2=hydrogen atom, aralkyl group, alkyl group, alkoxy group, phenoxy group, or aryl group optionally having substituent;and    n=1 or 2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of monolayer-type photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (10)    Electroconductive substrate (12)    Photoreceptor layer (14)
NOVELTY - A front end surface of convex shaped rib overlaps the back surface of a gas separator when seen from the thickness direction of the gas separator. The convex shaped rib front end of each gas separator faces each other through a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (100), when seen from thickness direction of the MEA. The gas separator contains nickel (Ni) of 35.5 to 36.5%, iron nickel (FeNi) group with iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurity. The thickness of gas separator is 0.24mm to 0.36mm.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, sulfuric-acid type fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) for power supply for electric vehicles, mobile telephone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The compact fuel cell is provided by reducing thickness of gas separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the MEA.    MEA (100)    Metal plate (201)
NOVELTY - The metal micro-particle dispersion agent has the molecules made of carboxyl groups or hydroxyl groups, and the dielectric constant of the dispersion medium which adsorbs the dispersed metal micro-particle is 12.0 or more. The metal in the micro-particle, which is chosen from the group of silver, copper, etc, has oxidation and reduction potential lower than the hydrogen ion.    USE - For electrically conductive material (claimed) of solar cell panel wiring used in flat panel display, circuit board and integrated circuit (IC) card for electronic equipments, and for electromagnetic wave shielding material of cathode ray tube, and for providing electro conductivity to building materials or infrared shielding materials of motor vehicle, electrostatic antistatic agent of electronic device such as mobile telephone, wire shielding material of fogged glass, and for medical equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion stability of the metal micro-particle is improved, and the contact and sintering of the metal micro-particles are inhibited. The metal micro-particle is stably dispersed on the dispersion medium.
NOVELTY - The capacitor cell has a lead-electrode (32) that embeds the intermediate portion at resin-made support (31). A voltage balance equalization circuit (35) is coated with thermosetting layer with the curing temperature of 180 degreesC or less. An aluminum laminate film is adhered on the circumference side of resin-made support.    USE - Electrical-double-layer capacitor cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spill of electrolytic liquid is prevented over long period of time. Durability and reliability of electrical-double-layer capacitor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical-double-layer capacitor cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view showing the lead electrode composite structure.    Resin-made support (31)    Lead-electrode (32)    Exposed edge (33)    Through-hole (34)    Voltage balance equalization circuit (35)
NOVELTY - The device (4) has a granules(2) that fill the enclosure behind a transparent planar surface (3). The random packing of the granules lead to the apertures and matching cavities forming in proximity to the transparent planar surface. The apertures and matching cavities are close approximations to ideal block bodies. Water (17,18) flows in contact with the granules and absorbs heat energy. The device has the same geometry as the conventional roof tiles so it can interlock with adjacent block body tile device having tile like qualities.    USE - For installation and manufacture of roof-mounted solar energy panels.    ADVANTAGE - The block body tile device can be mounted on a roof structure in the same fashion as conventional tiles, and can be physically incorporated in the roof of new build housing using normal tiling skills. Ensures that the water or fluid to be heated flows through the black body tile device in direct contact with the granules so that heat transfer can take place directly between the granules and the water or fluid. The granules present a large surface area to the cooling water or fluid, because each granule contributes its own surface area and the large number of granules implying a large surface area, much larger than could be achieved by a similar weight of tubular fabrication. Simplifies production processes for black body tile devices. Enables to swap black bodies in the production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Many tile devices can be joined together to compose a solar water heating panel to be mounted on a roof. The heat absorbing granules or particles may be black glass beads or ball bearings, black metal pellets or nylon spheres. The pellets may 3 millimeter long by 2 millimeter diameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the typical black body tile device drawn three dimensionally.    Granules (2)    Transparent planar surface (3)    Block body tile device (4)    Water (17,18)    Wall (20)
NOVELTY - A cathode (23) and an anode (21) are arranged facing each other. Each of the cathode and anode comprises an electrode substrate (24) and a catalyst layer (22) formed on the electrode substrate. A polymer electrolyte membrane (20) is interposed between the anode and cathode. A metal layer (30) is formed on electrode substrate of the anode and/or the electrode substrate of the cathode.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Decreases electric resistance at an interface between catalyst layer and electrode substrate and also between electrode substrate and fuel and/or oxidant. The metal layer has catalytic activity on the interface, thus the metal layer can produce catalytic synergetic effects with the catalyst layer. Catalyst and metal may have increased area of contact, thus high power can be produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of membrane-electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (20)    Anode (21)    Catalyst layer (22)    Cathode (23)    Electrode substrate (24)    Metal layer (30)
NOVELTY - The cell has a membrane-electrode arrangement (16) that is provided between separator plate units (44). A separation wall (36) is arranged in a fluid chamber (12) e.g. cathode chamber, and divides the chamber into a dosing chamber (32) and sectioned fluid chamber (34). The dosing chamber has a fluid connection to the sectioned chamber so that the fluid is dosed from the dosing chamber to the sectioned chamber through a dosing point. A cross section of the sectioned chamber is increased in the fluid flow direction (40) to an outlet port (26) based on an inlet port (24) in the fluid chamber.    USE - Used for traction or for supplying power to a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross section of the sectioned fluid chamber is increased in the fluid flow direction to the outlet port, thus improving the dosing of non moisturize or less moisturized fluid e.g. oxidizing agent, into the fluid chamber with reference to the development of relative moistness along the fluid chamber in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell with a membrane-electrode-unit.    Fluid chamber (12)    Membrane-electrode arrangement (16)    Inlet port (24)    Outlet port (26)    Dosing chamber (32)    Sectioned fluid chamber (34)    Separation wall (36)    Fluid flow direction (40)    Separator plate units (44)
NOVELTY - The unit has a hermetic shell body (1) with an upper shell body and a lower shell body. A gas discharging valve (2) is fixed on the upper shell body. A voltage-stabilizing circuit board is provided in the shell body (1). One end of the circuit board is connected to a connecting wire (4), and other end is connected to a storage battery. A valve door outer cover covers the gas valve from the shell body (1). The upper shell body is a bucket-shaped structure with a curling side on a down part of the upper shell body. Four fan-shaped supports are evenly arranged on a circumference of a cylinder.    USE - Small-sized power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit provides a charge protecting function, stably charging function, overcharge protecting function and short-circuit protecting function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of small-sized power supply unit.    Hermetic shell body (1)    Gas discharging valve (2)    Connecting wire (4)
NOVELTY - The instrument has a left spheroid funnel (1) connected to a left rubber plug (2) that is connected to a hydrogen generating tube (3). A left branch tube (4) is guided into a left hollow tube (6) in a fuel cell reaction tank (5). A right spheroid funnel (7) is connected to a right rubber plug (8). A right branch tube (10) is guided into a right hollow tube (11) in the tank. Hydrogen and oxygen venting holes (15, 16) are arranged on a double-hole cover (14). A gauge head (18) is fixed on a bracket platform and is connected to left and right hollow carbon electrodes (12, 13).    USE - Used for demonstrating hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell for chemical experiment teaching.    ADVANTAGE - The instrument is designed such that it has a simple structure, it saves experiment time and provides good demonstration effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell demonstrating instrument.    Left spheroid funnel (1)    Left rubber plug (2)    Hydrogen generating tube (3)    Left branch tube (4)    Fuel cell reaction tank (5)    Left hollow tube (6)    Right spheroid funnel (7)    Right rubber plug (8)    Right branch tube (10)    Right hollow tube (11)    Left hollow carbon electrode (12)    Right hollow carbon electrode (13)    Double-hole cover (14)    Hydrogen venting hole (15)    Oxygen venting hole (16)
NOVELTY - The invention claims a recycling method of cathode material of battery. The method mainly includes recycling scrapped negative plate or scrapped sizing agent that is used for preparing negative plate. Muller of the rotating blade cuts the negative plate into pieces; put the mixture with graphite at the top of the shaking screen net; start the shaking screen and get the graphite kernel. Or parch the sizing agent under relatively low temperature, gain the graphite kernel; process ball milling of the graphite kernel with ball mill and then graphite powder is gained; confect the graphite powder into sizing agent; when sizing agent is confected, add CMC to regulate the viscosity to reach the requirement. The recycling method reuses the resource, saves manufacturing cost of battery and reduces side effects on the environment.
NOVELTY - The invention claims cell conductive basal body. The cell conductive basal body mainly comprises middle basal body made from metal material. Two surfaces of the middle basal body are especially covered with netty sparkle metals. Making method of the cell conductive basal body comprises following steps; namely, a metal material is used as middle basal body and then a layer of metal foam cotton is fixed on two surfaces of the middle basal body respectively. The cell conductive basal body has high intensity, good surface roughness, high poriness and it has simple making method.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a new cold-proof storage battery insulation can made by a heater and a compound material of carbon fibers and resin, which applies a carbon fiber heater in net, cloth or silkbeam state wrapped with insulation materials to be set at a side between the internal shell of the insulation can and the battery, both ends of the heater are connected by a supply line and a temperature controller, which is connected with the connecting ends of the two poles of the battery, carbon fibers are woven to a cloth or cut to be compounded with resin then solidified by die at high temperature to be processed to a case or a box containing a heater anti-cold insulation capacitor.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing thermally and electrically conductive hydrophilic mass transport element (104) between cathode current collector (102) and gas diffusion layer (110). The heat (108) is transported along element from interior to exterior of element and water (106) is transported along element inside/exterior of cell (100). The heat is removed from exterior by radiation, free and forced convections. The water is removed from exterior by convection and advection. The water is added to cell from exterior to interior by advection and capillary wicking.    USE - In-plane fuel cell heat and water management method.    ADVANTAGE - The mal-distribution in the water flow and instability in system is suppressed with a simple structure improving the power density since the increase in the ohmic loss due to the introduction of new components is eliminated. The transport element can be built with materials already used in fuel cells with hydrophilic treatement, so that the danger of contamination is limited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for In-plane fuel cell heat and water management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a planar view of the fuel cell integrated with the heat and mass transfer element.    Fuel cell (100)    Cathode Current collector (102)    Transport element (104)    Water (106)    Heat (108)    Gas diffusion layer (110)
NOVELTY - The electrode material has catalyst particles (11) formed by including metal particles (15) provided on an electroconductive support (13) and/or contacted with the support, in a porous inorganic material (17).    USE - For electrode of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material prevents elution of metal particles, and suppresses decrement of performance of fuel cell. The fuel cell formed using the electrode material has improved electric power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal particles comprise platinum, rhodium, palladium, gold or iridium. The porous inorganic material comprises silica, zirconia or titania. The combination of porous inorganic material and metal particles is platinum and silica, palladium and silica, titania-silica complex oxide, rhodium and silica or zirconia, gold and silica. The electroconductive support is carbon black, carbon nanotube, carbon nanohorn, carbon fibril structure, or graphitized carbon black. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of catalyst particles of electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst particles (11)    Electroconductive support (13)    Metal particles (15)    Porous inorganic material (17)    Long-axis length of support (L1)    Short-axis length of support (L2)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery element (35) arranged between the positive and negative electrode collectors (31,36). An insulator (45) is arranged in the surrounding of battery element. The cell (30) has insulator region (300) whose thickness is lesser than the thickness of battery element region (200).    USE - For e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, etc., for power supply of vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suitable contact pressure for the battery element is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stacked battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cell of stacked battery.    Cell (30)    Positive electrode collector (31)    Battery element (35)    Negative electrode collector (36)    Insulator (45)    Battery element region (200)    Insulator region (300)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module is manufactured by providing greater than or equal to2 solar cells (40), each cell having top illuminating surface (42) and 2 terminals; electrically interconnecting the solar cells with a conductor between the terminal of each cell to form a circuit; and coating a side of the circuit that corresponds to and includes the top illuminating surface of the solar cells with a moisture barrier film (41) to form a moisture-resistant surface on the circuit.    USE - For manufacturing a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides better environmental stability by making use of a moisture barrier film to form a moisture-resistance surface on an illuminating surface of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of a solar cell coated with transparent moisture barrier layer.    Solar cells (40)    Moisture barrier film (41)    Illuminating surface (42)    Back surface (43)    Metallic wires (44)    Connection points (45)
NOVELTY - A regioregular copolymer is new.    USE - For use in photovoltaic device (claimed), e.g. photovoltaic cells, light-emitting diodes, or thin-film transistors.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation of 3-alkoxythiophene units on the conjugated backbones enhances the electron-donating property of the polymer and lowers its bandgap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A regioregular copolymer of formula (2) is new.    R=optionally substituted alkyl substituent, or polyethyleneoxide chain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows H-NMR spectra of P3DOT.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition consists of a sulfonic acid group-containing polyimide having naphthalene-containing structural unit (1), bivalent group-containing structural unit (2) and tetravalent group-containing structural unit (3).    USE - For manufacture of solid-electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed), direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and hydrogen fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition provides solid-electrolyte film with excellent water resistance, and low methanol permeability coefficient. A direct methanol fuel cell formed using the solid-electrolyte film has large ion exchange capacity, high proton conductivity and excellent water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte composition consists of a sulfonic acid group-containing polyimide having naphthalene-containing structural unit of formula (1), bivalent group-containing structural unit of formula (2) and tetravalent group-containing structural unit of formula (3).    Ar2=optionally substituted sulfonic acid group and aromatic ring such as heterocyclic ring having bivalent group;and    Ar3=aromatic ring such as heterocyclic ring having tetravalent group.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition comprises a sulfonic acid group-containing polyimide having specific structural units (1-3).    USE - For manufacture of solid electrolyte film used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) such as methanol oxidation-reduction fuel cell and hydrogen fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition provides solid electrolyte film having excellent water resistance, ion exchange capacity, proton conductivity and low methanol permeability coefficient, and does not deteriorate easily in strong acid atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte composition comprises a sulfonic acid group-containing polyimide having structural units of formulae (1-3).    Ar2=optionally substituted sulfonic acid group or bivalent group comprising aromatic ring as heterocyclic ring;and    Ar3=sulfonic acid group which does not have substituent or tetravalent group having aromatic ring as heterocyclic ring.
NOVELTY - In a hyperpolarization process to break down water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen, two electrodes in water are separated by a porous ferro-electric layer. The electrodes are subjected to either alternating current or direct current pulses.    USE - Process to produce gas for use in e.g. internal combustion engine, technical gas mixtures, welding or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process reaches an efficiency of more than 90% in comparison with prior art electrolysis 205. Further claimed is that a commensurate assembly is smaller than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are V2A or V4A stainless steel, noble metal or palladium or their alloys, electrically conducting ceramic materials, or electrically conducting polymers. The porous ferro-electric material consists of e.g. organic ferro-electrica such as halogen hydrocarbons. Also claimed is a commensurate assembly incorporating a frequency generator operating in the mega- to giga-Hertz range with a suitable filter circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a suitable ferro-electric membrane panel with open pores.
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) has a humidifier (422) including a porous separating layer (423) and hydrophilic water-releasing layer (425). The separating layer is configured to separate the wet gas from the oxidant gas or the fuel gas in the humidifier. The hydrophilic water-releasing layer is arranged in a side of the oxidant gas or the fuel gas to the separating layer in the humidifier.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The dry gas to be fed to a fuel cell stack can be humidified even during variation of operating conditions such as flow rates of dry gas and wet gas. The size of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system can be reduced. The dew-point temperature in humidification of gas can be controlled easily by adjusting the number of corrugated layers. The changes in the design such as piping and size of the casing for the humidifying filter are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    Individual cells (401)    Humidifier (422)    Porous separating layer (423)    Water-absorbing layer (424)    Hydrophilic water-releasing layer (425)
NOVELTY - A composite material (1) has at least three layers (2-4). At least one of the composite material layer contains active ingredient, ceramic nanoparticles, silver salts, or nanoparticulate carbon modification material.    USE - For oral administration of bad-tasting active ingredients such as medical agents, to an animal, and in preparation of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material is easily, quickly and economically manufactured with high quality. The composite material is outstandingly suitable for oral administration of bad-tasting medicinal active ingredient to humans, preferably children, as the gelatin layers masks the odor and taste of medicinal active ingredient and the medicinal active ingredient is first released in the stomach and not in mouth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of composite material on carrier layer.    Composite material (1)    Layers (2,4)    Carrier material (5)    Medicinal active ingredient (7)    Flavor substance (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel flow board (13) has a fuel supply portion which is placed on the surface of the main unit (131) of the board, and a dissipating component (135) is placed within the main unit. A portion of the dissipating component protrudes from the main unit and deployed on the total area of the fuel supply portions averagely.    USE - Used for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flow board furnishes fuel with a flow structure and dissipates heat within operated fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fuel flow board.    Fuel flow board (13)    Main unit (131)    Fuel supply portion (133)    Dissipating component (135)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system has a controller (15) that controls operation amount of cooling water pump (10) and fan (8) and cooling fluid amount flowing through a bypass valve (9), based on information related to power generation voltage output by voltage sensor (12), information related to internal temperature of fuel cell output by temperature sensor (13) and information related to current flowing from fuel cell output by current sensor (14). The bypass valve is provided for controlling cooling fluid amount entering a radiator (7).    USE - For mobile structure.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of power generation voltage is improved and start characteristics is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller increases operation amount of pump and fan and ratio of cooling fluid flow rate to radiator to cooling fluid amount flowing through bypass valve, when variation of fuel cell stack voltage with respect to time is less than zero and variation of fuel cell stack temperature and current with respect to time are larger than zero. The controller decreases operation amount of pump and fan and ratio of cooling fluid flow rate to radiator to cooling fluid amount flowing through bypass valve, when variation of fuel cell stack voltage with respect to time is larger than zero and variation of fuel cell stack temperature with respect to time is less than zero.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Radiator (7)    Fan (8)    Bypass valve (9)    Pump (10)    Sensors (12-14)    Controller (15)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell array (25) attached to an optical concentrator that is made of solid state and optically transparent liquid materials filled in a transparent prism shaped shell. The concentrator is a reflection prism (21) with a wedge shape, where the concentrator is a semi-cylindrically shaped lens including curved transparent and flat surfaces. The flat surface of the semi-cylindrically shaped lens is attached to the solar cell array, and an encapsulation layer (22) is provided between the solar cell array and the flat surface.    USE - Used in a concentrator solar cell module array (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical concentrator efficiently allows more light to be concentrated onto the solar cell array, thus greatly reducing the size of the solar cell array, and hence greatly reducing the material cost of the solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a representative portion of a solar cell module.    Reflection prism (21)    Encapsulation layer (22)    Substrate (23)    Electrodes (24, 29)    Solar cell array (25)    Interconnects (26, 27, 28)    Mirror (30)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive electrolyte comprises a polyamidic acid derivative. A carboxyl group or a sulfamic acid group is incorporated as a side chain in the polyamide. An alkyl group is incorporated in the main chain.    USE - For a fuel cell (claimed), preferably a solid polymer fuel cell for cars, power generation at home or other portable applications.    ADVANTAGE - Even when a sulfamic acid group is employed as a side chain of polyamide at a high concentration, the flexibility of the electrolyte membrane formed is excellent, preventing the membrane from being fragile. As a result, a proton conductive electrolyte having high conductivity is obtained that can be used to form a membrane having good flexibility. By using the proton conductive electrolyte in an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, the solid polymer fuel cell has high current density, high power and long lifetime in a dry environment at an operating temperature of 100-200degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell (1) comprising an electrolyte membrane (4) between an oxygen electrode (2) and a fuel electrode (3) and comprising a proton conductive electrolyte, an oxidizing agent bipolar plate (5) having oxidizing agent flow paths (5a) on the external surface of the oxygen electrode, and a fuel bipolar plate (6) having fuel flow paths (6a) on the external surface of the fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a unit cell of a fuel cell employing a proton conductive electrolyte.    Fuel cell (1)    Oxygen electrode (2)    Porous catalyzing layers (2a, 3a)    Porous carbon sheets (2b, 3b)    Fuel electrode (3)    Electrolyte membrane (4)    Oxidizing agent bipolar plate (5)    Oxidizing agent flow path (5a)    Fuel bipolar plate (6)    Fuel flow path (6a)
NOVELTY - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm.    USE - Useful in portable electronic devices such as cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is simple and cost effective due to low catalyst loading and high performance, avoids toxicity, and provides high discharge characteristics at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The direct liquid fuel cell useful in portable electronic devices, includes an aqueous gel electrolyte (3) having water, an basic inorganic compound and polymeric gelling agent, a liquid fuel having water, dispersion and a borohydride compound, an air-breathing cathode (1), and an anode (2) having gas-blocking layer on a side of the gel electrolyte. The fuel cell is refillable and portable. The gelling agent comprises matrix material and organic polymer. The particulate material comprises powder and fiber. The gel electrolyte is present as paste with thickness of not more than 0.8 mm and conductivity of 4x10-3 S/cm. The anode is subjected to a hydrophilization treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a direct liquid fuel cell:    Cathode; (1)    Anode; (2)    Electrolyte; (3)    Fuel chamber. (4)
NOVELTY - An air humidifier (30) comprises a hollow housing (32) having two channels (46, 48, 54, 56) formed in its inner surface; and humidification module (34). The module has two radially outwardly extending collars (70, 74) at its respective ends (72, 76). The collars are respectively disposed in and substantially sealed in the channels of the housing to form two chambers in the housing. The first chamber receives a first fluid and the second chamber receives a second fluid. A vapor permeable membrane (80) is disposed in the module to facilitate a vapor transfer between the two fluids.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier minimizes a complexity of manufacturing and cost. Thus, reliability of seal created by the sealing material is also maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material is disposed between each of the collars and the housing to form a substantially fluid-tight seal. A ratio of the permeation rate of vapor to the permeation rate of at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid is at least 10 to 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a humidifier for a fuel cell.    Humidifier (30)    Housing (32)    Humidification module (34)    Channels (46, 48, 54, 56)    Collars (70, 74)    Ends (72, 76)    Vapor permeable membrane (80)
NOVELTY - An effusion type ion transfer is provided to use a liquid medicine by effusing the liquid medicine without inconvenience of changing gauzes and to be used on various parts of a user's body by using brush type and sponge type liquid medicine effusion portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The effusion type ion transfer includes a storing portion(110), a liquid medicine effusion portion(130) and a fixing ring. The storing portion(110) includes a hollow body(111), an electrode(112), a battery(B), a battery mounting portion(113) and a battery cover(114). The battery cover(114) is conducted by the anode of the battery and makes a user exhibit positive pole. The liquid medicine effusion portion(130) includes a base made of a carbon rubber, plural brushes(122) and an effusion hole(123). The fixing ring fixes the liquid medicine effusion portion(120) by pushing it to the side of the storing portion(110).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus (1) has a groove (24) provided on upper surface (2a) of resin package (2), between optical lenses (22,23), such that adhesive agent coated on upper surface of the resin package flows to the side surfaces (2b,2c) of the resin package through the groove.    USE - For photoelectric conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The resin package and the case are attached firmly and efficiently, with small amount of adhesive agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Resin package (2)    Upper surface of resin package (2a)    Side surfaces of resin package (2b,2c)    Substrate (20)    Optical lenses (22,23)    Groove (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a contact layer (2a) on a substrate (1), over which a protective film (3) comprising a resin film, is formed. A contact layer (2b) is formed on the protective film. A resin board (4) is stuck on the contact layer (2b), on which several photoelectric transducers are formed. The contact layer (2a) is removed from the photoelectric transducers formed on resin board. The protective film and the contact layer (2b) are divided to from the photoelectric transducers (8) from which a photoelectric conversion apparatus is isolated.    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric conversion apparatus for use in small portable apparatus such as wrist watch, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The several photoelectric transducers are obtained using a single resin board, without reducing the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional views of the photoelectric conversion apparatus manufacture.    Substrate (1)    Contact layers (2a,2b)    Protective film (3)    Resin board (4)    Photoelectric transducers (8)
NOVELTY - A battery device (20) arranges opposingly a positive electrode (21) and negative electrode (22) inside of packing body of film-form through the separators (23). The electrolyte layers (24) are formed and contain electrolyte liquid between packing body and battery device that holds the positive and negative electrodes.    USE - For power supply of e.g. portable electronic device, industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cycle characteristic even if lost electrolyte liquid is replenish in electrolyte layer without charging/discharging by which size of battery is thickened. Prevents leaking by making ratio of electrolyte liquid which exists between battery device and exterior packing into 1.0 mass percentage with respect to the whole battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of structure of battery device of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery device (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separators (23)    Electrolyte layers (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing the value of dew-point of the fuel gas introduced into a fuel call stack (1) rather than the value of dew-point during an electric power generation, before stopping the electric generation process by using dew-point control process. Also the temperature value of the fuel cell stack is reduced rather than the temperature value at the time of electric power generation, by using temperature-control process.    USE - For polymer-electrolyte fuel-cell co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the dew condensation within the fuel cell stack and abolishes the cause of water jamming after stopping the electric generation process. Also the battery favorably maintained for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing illustrating the polymer-electrolyte fuel-cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Storage tank (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Bubbling tank (4,5)    Valve for water draining (12)
NOVELTY - The two plate-shaped fix terminals (3,4) has elastic contact (22) which interposes in rotary terminal (12), and an external connection portion which serves as an input-output terminal. The rotary terminal contacts each pair of the elastic contact with respect to the bounding off of the rotary terminal compact (2) between the fix terminals.    USE - Used for battery post of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a size reduced power switch that can maintain favorable electricity supply effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of a power switch. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotary terminal compact (2)    Fix terminals (3,4)    Shaft (6)    Rotary terminal (12)    Elastic contact (22)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte layer (410) contains an electrolyte liquid (415) filled in space formed with a frame consisting of a polymer electrolyte (411).    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell used for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte layer provides secondary cell having favorable output characteristics, and leakage of electrolyte liquid is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic partial cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary cell.    Electrolyte layer (410)    Polymer electrolyte (411)    Electrolyte liquid (415)    Collector (420)    Anode active material layer (431)    Cathode active material layer (432)
NOVELTY - The gas humidifier (25) has a water-steam permeable film (30) arranged in an outer-shell container. The to-be-humidified gas is flowing through a gas flow path (34) formed in the surface side of a permeable film. A high-humidity gas is flowing through a gas passage (32) formed in the other surface side of the permeable film. The permeable film permeates water steam from the high-humidity gas side to the to-be-humidified gas side so that the steam-partial-pressure difference between the gas paths formed in the surface sides of the permeable film is small.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The partial decline in the water steam permeation efficiency in the permeable film is suppressed. The humidification efficiency of the gas humidifier is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gas humidifier.    Gas humidifier (25)    Water-steam permeable film (30)    High-humidity gas passage (32)    To-be-humidified-gas flow path (34)    Gas exhaust ports (36,38)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains alkoxysilane having ionic conductive group, or its hydrolyzate, and perfluoropolyether having alkoxy silyl group bonded to both terminals of molecular chain.    USE - For electrolyte films (claimed) of polymer electrolyte fuel cell and methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte film formed using the resin composition has excellent ionic conductivity and low methanol permeability.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) includes a film (17) to occlude a lithium ion existing on the surface of a lid (8) of an armored can (2) having negative electrode electric potential, among metal exposure areas of inner surface of a battery cover (7). The film contains inorganic compound or carbonaceous material for occluding lithium ion. The battery cover has an insulation packing (9) interposed between the lid and terminal (10).    USE - For use as power supply for memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of voltage fall due to fine short circuit, is suppressed by preventing the precipitation of lithium existing on the surface of the lid. The reliability of the cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte primary battery is improved and extended for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical side view of the cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte primary battery.    Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte primary battery (1)    Armored can (2)    Battery cover (7)    Lid (8)    Insulation packing (9)    Terminal (10)    Film (17)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode plate (8) whose effective-surface product per unit capacity is more than 70 cm2/Ah including non water-soluble polymeric binder in which electrode group (4) binds hydrogen absorbing alloy particles. A hydrophilization treatment chosen from fluorine-gas processing, plasma processing, and surface-active-agent processing, is performed on polyolefin made non-woven fabric of a separator (10a), and sulfonation processing is performed on polyolefin made non-woven fabric of separator (10b) whose porosity is large than separator (10a).    USE - For use as power supply in hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid-absorbability of a sulfonation separator is ensured, when the porosity of the sulfonation separator is more than the porosity of hydrophilization separator. The cell reaction advances uniformly and high-output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    Armored can (2)    Electrode group (4)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Separators (10a, 10b)    Insulation gasket (12)
NOVELTY - Method of forming a crosslinked polymer gel (I) comprises: providing polymer such as polyalkylene oxide, polyarylene oxide, polyglycidyl ether and/or crosslinking agent; mixing the polymer and the crosslinking agent with an organic solvent, thus producing a solution or suspension or emulsion of the polymer and of the crosslinking agent in the organic solvent; and irradiating the solution or suspension or emulsion for performing a crosslinking reaction.    USE - (I) is useful in an electronic device, such as a solar cell, a battery, as a chemomechanical, thermomechanical or photomechanical actuator (claimed). (I) is useful as biomedical devices.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has better long-term stability and easy to handle. (I) can be easily use in devices, which are water sensitive. (I) has very good dimensional stability and does not leak solvent when stored, which implies better solvent keeping in chemically cross-linked polymer compared to physical cross-linked gels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a crosslinked polymer gel produced by the method and characterized by a storage modulus Ga is 1 pa - 10 MPa, preferably 150-300 Pa, a loss modulus Gb is 1-500 Pa, preferably 10-100 Pa, a gel fraction yield is 60-100%, an equilibrium degree of swelling in organic solvent is 20-150, preferably 40-80 and a molecular weight crosslinks is 10000-20000; and    (2) a solar cell comprising (I).
NOVELTY - In an acidity condition indicator (16) for a battery (11), comprising a visible rod (14) and a holder (12) for retaining the rod and fixing the indicator to the battery housing (10), the rod and holder are prepared by two-component injection molding, the holder being injected around the rod.    USE - As an acidity condition indicator (16) for a battery, especially a lead accumulator (claimed). The acidity is a measure of the degree of charging of the battery.    ADVANTAGE - Two-component injection molding ensures a firm, acid- and gas-proof connection between the visible rod and the holder in a simple manner, without the need for tedious post-control procedures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a battery with an acidity condition indicator as above;    (2) the production of the acidity condition indicator, including the stage of producing the rod and holder by two-component injection molding; and    (3) the production of a battery, including the stages of producing an acidity condition indicator as above and connecting the indicator to the housing and the other components of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectioned view of part of the casing of a lead accumulator (as battery), including an acidity condition indicator.    Housing (10)    Battery (11)    Holder (12)    Visible/viewing rod (14)    Acidity condition indicator (16)    Cylindrical section (18)    End (20)    Head (22)    Corrugation (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has two end plates (2), which hold a fuel cell stack in a sandwich-like manner. The fuel cell stack has a sequence of a collector plate (3), a bipolar end plate (4), a diaphragm electrode unit (5) and a set of repetition units of bipolar plate (7). Isolating unit (1) is arranged on a side of the end plates facing the fuel cell stack. The isolating unit is thermal or electrical isolating units.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The isolating unit is arranged on the side of the end plates facing the fuel cell stack, thus providing an uniform distribution for the temperature and current density along the fuel cell stack in the cell operation and preventing the condensation of product water, hence increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a fuel cell stack.    Isolating unit (1)    End plates (2)    Collector plate (3)    Bipolar end plate (4)    Diaphragm electrode unit (5)    Bipolar plate (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a binder layer (buffer layer) on gaseous-diffusion layer, and an electrode catalyst layer containing catalyst particles and polyelectrolyte, laminated on the binder layer. The binder layer contains binder chosen from cellulose derivative.    USE - For manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as electric power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode suppresses generation of crack in electrode catalyst layer, and peeling of binder layer. The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cellulose derivative is chosen from cellulose nitrate, trimethyl cellulose, alkyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, benzyl cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, and methyl cellulose. The gaseous-diffusion layer is carbon paper and/or carbon cloth. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated structure of electrode. (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A judgment module judges whether the external temperature of the fuel cell system and the temperature of system components satisfy preset temperature conditions between start and stop of the fuel cell system. An alerting unit promotes the input of low temperature countermeasure request with respect to the user.    USE - Fuel cell system having solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell, used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature countermeasure control is not performed superfluously. The useless consumption of fuel gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Organic material layer production involves providing, onto a substrate, under deposition conditions, a solution layer comprising the organic material dissolved in a solvent. The layer is reflowed. The reflowing is applied before the layer has been dried out completely, and is limited in time so that the layer is not dried out completely during the reflowing. The layer is controlled dried out so that drying is performed slower than it would be under deposition conditions.    USE - The method is used for producing organic layer useful as part of a photovoltaic cell, a light-emitting diode, a photodetector, transistor, laser or memory element; and for producing solar cell (claimed). The organic layer is used as, e.g. photo-active layer in organic photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The resulting organic layer shows an improvement of both the micro quality leading to obtain a fully continuous film with minor surface roughness, and an accurate line resolution and edge definition. When applying a method, high quality of a fully continuous film with minor surface roughness is obtained. The need for additional treatments of the photovoltaic layer to optimize the performance of the final photovoltaic device is not disregarded by the method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the use of the above method for the production of the organic layer as part of a photovoltaic cell, a light-emitting diode, a photodetector, transistor, laser or memory element. The method may involve the production of solar cell by providing a substrate provided with first electrodes, and after reflowing, providing second electrodes on top of the layer of organic material.
NOVELTY - A solid solution cathode catalyst comprises ruthenium and/or rhodium, sulfur, and selenium and/or tellurium.    USE - For a membrane-electrode assembly (131) for a fuel cell system, e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct oxidation fuel cell, or mixed reactant fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode catalyst has excellent catalytic activity and selectivity for an oxidant reduction reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid solution cathode catalyst comprises A-S-B.    A=Ru and/or Rh; and    B=Se and/or Te.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a catalyst, comprising mixing A source, S source, and B source in a solvent to prepare a mixture, drying the mixture, and heat-treating the dried mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the membrane-electrode assembly.    Electrode substrates (31, 51)    Catalyst layers (33, 53)    Membrane-electrode assembly (131)
NOVELTY - An electrode composition (12) comprises a binder comprising polyimide and having electrochemically active particles; metallic conductive diluent particles that are not electrochemically active; and non-metallic conductive diluent particles. The electrochemically active particles and the conductive diluent particles do not share a common phase boundary. The active particles and metallic conductive diluent particles are present in a molar ratio of zero and less than or equal to3.    USE - For a lithium ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition is easy and relatively inexpensive to fabricate, and performs well as anodes in lithium ion batteries. The anode has increased energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making an electrode composition by dispersing the electroactive particles, and metallic and non-metallic conductive diluent particles in a binder comprising polyimide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view of a lithium ion battery.    Electrode composition (12)    Positive electrode (14)    Current collector (16)    Separator (20)    Gasket (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves selectively moving a slidable block (26) along the length of bottom surface of casting tray (10), to seal the open end between opposing sidewalls (14) with slidable block, at a point along the length of casting tray. A separation medium e.g. agarose is poured onto the bottom surface of casting tray, and the separation medium is solidified.    USE - For use in horizontal electrophoresis system.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient usage of material is ensured, and formation of fluid tight seal is permitted. Gels of either concentration of separation medium or gradient of concentration of separation medium is produced, thus cost of horizontal electrophoresis system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gradient gel forming method; and    (2) separation medium horizontal casting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the casting tray.    Casting tray (10)    Sidewalls (14)    Slidable block (26)    Knob (28)    Depression (30)
NOVELTY - The filler contains silane-modified resin which is obtained by polymerizing ethylenic unsaturated silane compound and polyethylene in presence of catalyst that promotes condensation reaction. The filler has polymerized silicon content of 8-3500 ppm and gel fraction of 1-30%.    USE - For forming filler layer of solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler layer has excellent adhesiveness, external appearance without generation of cloudiness by hot-spot phenomenon, and high light transmittance. The solar cell module comprising filler layer has excellent productivity and recyclability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst which promotes condensation reaction is a tin group silanol condensation catalyst. The content of catalyst is 0.0002-0.09 mass%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solar cell module.    Solar cell element (1)    Wiring (2)    Surface filler layer (4a)    Back surface filler layer (4b)    Transparent front substrate (5)    Solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film (1) is formed by polycondensing aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic-acid anhydrides. The thickness of film is 3-200 microns, linear expansion coefficient is 1-10 ppm/degree C and the tensile rupture strength of longitudinal direction is 300 Mpa or more.    USE - Copper indium diselenide (CIS) type film-form solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The CIS type solar cell with less defect, high conversion efficiency, flexibility and light in weight is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roll for film-form solar-cell preparation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of solar cell.    Polyimide film (1)    Electrode film (2)    Semiconductor film (3)    Upper electrode film (4)    Window layer (6)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a core pack (10) formed by several batteries (1), positioned within a waterproof bag (3). The bag has a cylindrical opening structure (3A) through which a lead wire (8) is drawn out. The inner side opening end (3Ab) of opening cylindrical structure, is positioned in the upper region of core pack, and downwardly facing outer side opening end (3Aa) of the opening cylindrical structure is positioned at the front tip. The cylindrical opening structure is obstructed by a plastic obturator (9) that maintains the lead wire within the bag.    USE - Battery pack including lithium ion secondary batteries, nickel-hydrogen batteries or nickel-cadmium batteries, used as power supply in outdoor electrical equipment, electric power assisted bicycle, electric vehicle and industrial robot.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are maintained in waterproof state over a long period of time. The components cost of the battery pack is reduced, and the battery pack is manufactured using simple processes at reduced cost. The productivity of the battery pack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (1)    Waterproof bag (3)    Cylindrical opening structure (3A)    Outer side opening end (3Aa)    Inner side opening end (3Ab)    Lead wire (8)    Obturator (9)    Core pack (10)
NOVELTY - The upstream temperature sensor (10) and downstream temperature sensor (11) measures the value relevant to production of electricity distribution of electric power generation surface. The value relevant to production of electricity distribution is measured by production of electricity distribution unit by removing the fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas, during start of sub-zero temperature. The control apparatus changes the running condition by moving the coolant in the fuel cell stack based on the difference of the temperature during start of sub-zero temperature.    USE - For fuel-cell vehicle used in sub-zero temperature environment.    ADVANTAGE - The warming-up time of fuel cell system is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air compressor (2)    Coolant pump (3)    Hydrogen tank (5)    Upstream temperature sensor (10)    Downstream temperature sensor (11)
NOVELTY - A laminated winding body (11A) interposes separator (11c) between positive electrode sheet (11a) and negative electrode sheet (11b) in battery can (1). An opening edge portion (1a) of battery can provided in positive electrode terminal unit (2) containing positive terminal board (8) and rupture board (7) is sealed. A gas or air cannot flow into center of laminated winding body from space around the laminated winding body. A solid bar (51) is included in the center of laminated winding body.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. closed lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables safety mechanism to operate rapidly without mixing additives which is easy to decompose, to electrolyte liquid, thus improving security of closed type battery without reducing cycle characteristic and storing characteristic. Prevents inclination of electrolyte liquid and deformation of laminated winding body, thus achieving highly efficient closed type battery. Prevents short in omission of terminal when edge portion at side of positive electrode terminal unit protrudes from laminated winding body and contacts to positive electrode terminal unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of closed type battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery can (1)    Opening edge portion (1a)    Positive electrode terminal unit (2)    Rupture board (7)    Positive terminal board (8)    Positive electrode sheet (11a)    Laminated winding body (11A)    Negative electrode sheet (11b)    Separator (11c)    Solid bar (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has proton-conductive polymer structure (7') in which through-holes (80,90) used as gas passageway are formed. The anode (8) and cathode (9) are formed on respective through-hole surfaces.    USE - For mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), personal computer (PC), video camera, domestic water heater, robot, satellite, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The need for gaseous-diffusion material and separator is eliminated and the cost of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell having simple structure is reduced. The fuel cell does not use sulfonic-acid-group containing fluorine-resin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Proton-conductive polymer structure (7')    Anode (8)    Cathode (9)    Through-holes (80,90)
NOVELTY - The separators (73,74), air electrode (71) and fuel electrode (72) are laminated on both surfaces of electrolyte film (70). A transformation absorption unit (78) is provided in surface direction outer side of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell rather in air electrode and fuel electrode among electrolyte films, and absorbs expansion contraction of surface direction and film thickness direction of electrolyte film. The transformation adsorption unit has concave unit formed in peripheral unit (70a) of electrolyte film.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Inhibits unnecessary force acting on electrolyte film repeatedly, and improves durability of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell vicinity.    Electrolyte film (70)    Peripheral unit (70a)    Air electrode (71)    Fuel electrode (72)    Separators (73,74)    Transformation absorption unit (78)
NOVELTY - An electrode structure accommodated in a housing (44) arranged in housing (40), has air electrode and fuel electrode. The supply of fuel and oxygen to the respective fuel and air electrodes, are simultaneously controlled by displacing the housing during electric power generation state.    USE - For portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved, and useless consumption of fuel during electric power generation stop is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell mounting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of fuel cell in electric power generation state.    Fuel tank (42)    Housings (40,44)    Opening (50)    Vapor-liquid-separation structure (52)    Air intake (54)
NOVELTY - A carbon black is irradiated with ionizing radiation, and metal microparticles are supported on surface of carbon black, to obtain metal catalyst.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) especially polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst provides fuel cell having excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal catalyst.
NOVELTY - A photocharge-separation molecule-conductive polymer composite film is formed on an electroconductive substrate (1) by electrolytical-polymerization. The electroconductive substrate is arranged in perpendicular direction facing down in solution containing a photocharge-separation molecule, a conductive polymer monomer and a supporting electrolyte to form the composite film, and to obtain optical response electrode. The solution is electrolytically polymerized by stirring.    USE - For manufacture of optical response electrode for solar cells such as organic polymer solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of optical response electrode with excellent photoelectric-conversion performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the demonstration of electrolytically-polymerizing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive film (3)    Substrate (4)    Electrolytic polymerization solution (20)    Stirring element (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves expanding a lamination sheet in a width direction. An intermediate sheet layer (B) consisting of resin composition such as organic peroxide and ethylene-based copolymer is covered by an outer-side sheet layer (C) comprising resin composition such as organic peroxide and ethylene-based copolymer with lower crosslinkability than the resin composition of intermediate sheet layer in circumferential direction.    USE - For manufacturing adhesive sheet for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet with uniform thickness can be manufactured stably. The pressure-bonding integration of solar cell element and protective layer can be carried out reliably using the adhesive sheet. Sufficient crosslinkability is provided to the intermediate-sheet layer. The heat resistance of the adhesive sheet can be improved and having excellent temperature which can be maintained over a long period of time. The durability of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the stacking state of the adhesive sheet for solar cell.    Adhesive sheet (A)    Intermediate sheet layer (B)    Outer-side sheet layer (C)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a synthetic-resin made protection plate (16) that limits and surrounds one portion of outer periphery of battery main portion (12), including the outer periphery of an electronic circuit (30) that is integrally molded to the main portion of battery. Another protection plate surrounds the outer periphery of the main portion.    USE - Battery pack with square-shaped lithium ion secondary cell for use in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The size, thickness and weight of battery pack are reduced, while achieving effective protection with respect to the electronic circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery main portion (12)    Protection plate (16)    Electronic circuit (30)    Component attachment surface (72)    Mounting plate (98)
NOVELTY - The proton-conductive composite electrolyte film is obtained by arranging electrolyte material in several spherical holes of an inorganic porous component. The inorganic porous component has a proton donating functional group on the surface of a spherical hole. The electrolyte material contains a cation and a multivalent anion.    USE - For energy device and fuel cell battery (both claimed) for fuel cell such as polymer electrolytic fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive composite electrolyte film has excellent heat resistance and ionic conductivity. The proton-conductive composite electrolyte film is manufactured economically. The swelling of proton-conductive composite electrolyte film in moist environment is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multivalent anion is sulfate anion (SO42-), phosphate anion (PO43-) and/or hydrogen phosphate anion (HPO42-). The inorganic porous component is metal oxide of alumina, silica, titania and/or zirconia. The proton donating functional group is Broensted-acid type functional group of sulfonic acid group, phosphoric acid group and/or carboxylic acid group. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton-conductive composite electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of preparation of proton-conductive composite electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (1) includes an active material (1b) whose main constituent is lithium manganate. Activated carbon, alumina or activated alumina is made to adhere to the surface of lithium manganate particles in the active material of the positive electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables trapping manganese ions, eluted from lithium manganate, with activated carbon, alumina, or activated alumina before reaching a negative electrode, thus preventing deterioration of discharge capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view of positive electrode, negative electrode, and separator of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Collector (1a)    Active material (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - The coupler has valve mechanism (38) arranged in socket housing (32) installed in fuel cell. A socket (4) is connected with nozzle (8) so that fuel cartridge can be attached or detached from socket. A hook portion (44) in nozzle retention mechanism retreats to the radial direction of socket housing, upon provision of thrust. A rubber-like elastic element (45) permits the retrieval of hook portion so that the nozzle is maintained.    USE - For passive-type direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) (claimed) used as power supply in portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The connection state of the nozzle and socket can be released, without damaging the socket, when force acts on the cartridge. The reliability, durability and safety are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of coupler.    Socket (4)    Nozzle (8)    Socket housing (32)    Socket mechanism (38)    Nozzle retention mechanism (43)    Hook portion (44)    Elastic element (45)
NOVELTY - A difference calculation unit (5b) computes the difference between the flow rate computed by the flow-rate calculation unit (5a) and flow rate set at the time of carrying out manual operation. A determination unit (5c) permits the transfer of the automatic operation mode from the manual operation method, when the ratio obtained with respect to difference of the flow rate is in a predetermined range. A flow rate control unit (5d) controls the flow rate of fuel gas or air based on the calculated flow rate difference, in automatic operation mode.    USE - Fuel cell power generation device e.g. solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) electric power generating apparatus, polymer-electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) electric power generating apparatus, alkaline fuel cell (AFC) electric power generating apparatus, phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) electric power generating apparatus, molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC) electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the production of electric power efficiently by enabling the transfer of automatic-operation mode from manual operative mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) control program for fuel cell power generation device; and    (2) control method for fuel cell power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell power generation device (1)    Flow-rate calculation unit (5a)    Difference calculation unit (5b)    Determination unit (5c)    Flow rate control unit (5d)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell is equipped with a fuel cell stack by which several cells are clamped with a fuel separator board (3) which is stacked with fuel flow channel (22). A fuel connection manifold is connected in the stacked direction of a membrane electrode assembly (1), the fuel separator board and an oxidizing agent separator board (2). The fuel flow channel is connected to the fuel connection manifold. The fuel connection manifold is segmented in a space within the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for solid polymer type fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure added to the water droplet which obstructs the fuel flow channel or oxidizing agent flow channel is large and the water droplet is discharged from the fuel flow channel or oxidizing agent flow channel, so that battery output is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Oxidizing agent separator board (2)    Fuel separator board (3)    Fuel flow channel (22)    Oxidizing agent flow channel (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves continuously or intermittently applying an anode-mix coating material along the longitudinal direction of a strip-shaped collector (1) such that non-coated areas (3) are formed at the width-direction ends of the collector. The collector is pressed to achieve a predetermined thickness in a state in which the non-coated areas are removed.    USE - For manufacturing an electrode plate for non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply of portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses wrinkling, cutting and warpage of electrode plate by pressing, after removing the non-coated areas, thus high-quality and high-density electrode plate can be produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional view of collector with applied anode-mix coating material.    Strip-shaped collector (1)    Active-material layer (2)    Non-coated areas (3)    Electrode plate (4)
NOVELTY - A core (11) is made of a heat-conducting material e.g. metal. An electrode coil (12) is formed by laminating and winding a positive electrode plate (12a) and a negative electrode plate (12b) through a separator on the core. A heat absorber (13), which has a greater specific heat than the core, is provided in the electrode coil arrangement area of the core.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective radiation of heat to suppress temperature rise during charging and discharging without enlarging the size of battery, thus avoiding degradation of battery performance and extending lifetime of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of battery.    Core (11)    Electrode coil (12)    Positive electrode plate (12a)    Negative electrode plate (12b)    Heat absorber (13)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte layer has an inorganic electrolyte material containing strontium sulfate and dispersion medium e.g. water. The total amount of the strontium sulfate contained in the inorganic electrolyte material is in the range of 20-60 weight %. The total amount of water contained in the inorganic electrolyte material is in the range of 10-45 weight %.    USE - Electrolyte layer of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the electrolyte layer is reduced since the electrolyte layer contains inexpensive strontium sulfate. The proton-conductivity and water resistance property of the electrolyte layer is improved by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) electrolyte layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the electrolyte layer manufacturing process.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The measuring device (70) has a detector (44) which detects the electric potential between the probe pin (35) and reference probe pin (35a). A personal computer (42) calculates the electromotive flow distribution of the cell based on the detected electric potential.    USE - For fuel cells in power supply of motor vehicle. Examples of fuel cells are hydrogen fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), photoelectric cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electromotive flow distribution is measured correctly from which the partial electromotive force is reproduced correctly, and the influence of the contact resistance for every probe pin is disregarded. The power loss by the surface current in the electrode phase is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electromotive flow distribution measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electromotive flow distribution measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Probe pin (35)    Reference probe pin (35a)    Personal computer (42)    Detector (44)    Electromotive flow distribution measuring device (70)
NOVELTY - The modifier (56) has a coating layer (126) made of metal, at inner surface (82c) of case (82) accommodating modification unit (76) that generates reformed gas. The metal has low heat radiation rate and corrosion resistance property.    USE - For fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) using town gas and liquefied petroleum (LP) gas as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release from case is reduced without increasing thickness of heat insulating material, hence modifier with improved thermal efficiency and reaction efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (56)    Modification unit (76)    Case (82)    Inner surface of case (82c)    Coating layer (126)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction between the fuel gas supplied to the fuel electrode and the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the oxidizing agent electrode. A controller (20) detects the breakage of the gaseous-diffusion layer when the voltage generated while starting the fuel cell, is under a predetermined threshold value.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The breakage of gaseous-diffusion layer due to thickness reduction can be detected at early stage and hence high reliability is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat radiator (10)    Battery box (11)    Controller (20)    Alerting unit (21)    Voltage measurement apparatus (39)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains platinum. Diffraction pattern of the catalyst is obtained by performing powder X-ray diffraction measurement. Lattice constant calculated from peak derived from surface (111) is large compared with lattice constant calculated from peak derived from surface (220) and/or surface (200), when lattice constant is calculated using specific relation from peak position.    USE - For electrode such as anode of membrane-electrode composite used for fuel cell such as direct alcohol fuel cell (all claimed), phosphonic acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate form fuel cell, solid polymeric-type fuel cell, solid electrolyte form fuel cell and alkali form fuel cell used as power supply for mobile communication apparatus and construction-civil works.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high active performance, which reduces poisoning by intermediate products such as carbon monoxide and/or aldehyde.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst contains platinum. Diffraction pattern of the catalyst is obtained by performing powder X-ray diffraction measurement. Lattice constant calculated from peak derived from surface (111) is large compared with lattice constant calculated from peak derived from surface (220) and/or surface (200), when lattice constant is calculated using a relation (A) from peak position. The relation (A) is shown by formula: a=dxsquare root (h2+k2+l2), where d is lambda/(2sintheta), a is lattice constant, lambda is measurement X-ray wavelength, and theta is Bragg angle (diffraction angle/2).
NOVELTY - The catalyst powder at the contact surface of proton conduction path with cation exchange resin and the carbon surface contains catalyst metals like platinum and ruthenium. The ratio of cation exchange resin with respect to mixture of carbon and cation exchange resin is 45-60 mass%. The ratio of catalyst metal with respect to mixture of carbon and cation exchange resin is 4.5-9 mass%.    USE - For use in anode of polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (PEFC) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The content rate of catalyst metal in the mixture of carbon and cation exchange resin is increased. The thickness of catalyst layer can be reduced. The output performance of the PEFC is improved by fully supplying hydrogen gas to the reaction interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing the relation between ratio of cation exchange resin and catalyst powder and cell voltage at 30mAdivide bycm2. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An open-circuit shelf test and amount measurement of crossover are repeated by turns with respect to the cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. The integration amount of fluorine discharged from fuel cell is calculated, when the amount of crossover reaches a predetermined value. The discharge speed of fluorine in an electric power generation test is calculated. The lifetime of polymer film is computed based on the amount of integration and discharge speed of fluorine.    USE - For testing lifetime estimation of polymer film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime evaluation of polymer film can be performed within reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer film lifetime estimation test device; and    (2) polymer film lifetime estimation test program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the procedure of lifetime extension of polymer film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The modifier (56) has a modification unit (76) that generates the reformed gas used for reacting the fuel such as town gas, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, etc., and the water vapor together using a modification catalyst (84). A heat insulation layer (124) covers the heater (80) and the modification unit. A combustion-air path (126) that covers the surroundings of modification unit and the heater supplies the air used for combustion of the heater at the heat insulation layer.    USE - For e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency and the reaction efficiency of the modifier of the fuel cell can be improved, since the heat released to the exterior is reduced without increasing the thickness of the heat insulation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the modifier of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (56)    Modification unit (76)    Heater (80)    Modification catalyst (84)    Heat insulation layer (124)    Combustion-air path (126)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a pair of electrode terminals (500,510) identical to the electrode assembly (300) in the outermost wall negative electrode adhered to separation elements (600,610) on the upper surface of the electrode assembly. The separation element is adhered to the electrode so that an area of 30% or more of upper end surface of outermost wall of the negative electrode is coated with an adhesive layer.    USE - Lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - Safety is ensured at the time of fall of the battery while maintaining performance of the battery without adding a process for internal short circuit by contact with a positive electrode lead and negative electrode located in the outermost wall of the electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrode assembly of lithium ion polymer battery.    Electrode assembly (300)    Electrode terminals (500,510)    Separation elements (600,610)
NOVELTY - The battery packaging material has sequential lamination of a base material layer (12) as outermost layer, a metallic foil layer (13) having chemical conversion treatment layer (13a) at surface(s), and a heat sealing layer (14) as innermost layer. The layer (13) is an aluminum foil having thickness of 80-120 microns. The layer (14) has a layer (16) containing ethylene-propylene random copolymer layer.    USE - For lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric vehicles, mobile telephones, notebook computer, digital camera and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packaging material has excellent impact resistance, sticking-proof property, sealing property, stable insulation property and moldability. The generation of crack in bending portion is prevented. The generation of internal shock circuits and whitening of surface of exterior component are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of layered structure of battery packaging material.    Exterior component (10)    Base material layer (12)    Metallic foil layer (13)    Chemical conversion treatment layer (13a)    Heat sealing layer (14)    Adhesive layer (15)    Ethylene-propylene random copolymer layer (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a polymer electrolyte membrane in an inner wall face of a drum (30). Catalyst slurry is applied by a spray (33) inserted inside the drum. The spray is moved along an axial center, while rotating the drum in a circumference direction.    USE - For coating catalyst slurry to polymer electrolyte membrane of fuel-cell single-cell in fuel-cell stack of solid polymer type inserts membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    ADVANTAGE - The coating non-uniformity of the catalyst slurry can be prevented and the variation in the rotation speed of the drum also avoided. The drum can be rotated at high speed so that the heat processing for drying the coated catalyst slurry becomes unnecessary. The gas bubble contained in the slurry can be efficiently extracted by rotating the drum in the circumference direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for catalyst coating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the catalyst coating device.    Drum (30)    Suction mechanism (32)    Spray (33)    Suction hole (40)    Suction pump (50)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has separator provided between cathode and anode, and heat-resistant porous film formed on surface of active material layer of cathode and active material layer of anode. The separator comprises polytetra fluoroethylene, polyamide, polyimide, polyester and vinylon.    USE - As drive power supply of portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent short circuit-proof property, cycle -life characteristics and storing characteristics under high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat-resistant porous film contains inorganic acid compound film and binder.
NOVELTY - A slightly water-soluble high molecular compound with radical polymerization starting point is dissolved in an organic solvent. The vinyl monomer having a proton conductive functional group in the polymer solution is graft polymerized at radical polymerization starting point, and a high molecular compound with proton conductive functional group which is a proton conductive material is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of proton conductive material used as solid polymer electrolyte for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive material having dispersibility of catalyst metal is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - A solution contains a high molecular compound, a hydrophilic solvent as solvent (A) and hydrophobic solvent as solvent (B). The boiling point of solvent (A) is more than the boiling point of solvent (B). The content of solvent (B) is 50 mass% or more with respect to content of solvent contained in the solution. The solvent (A and/or B) contained in the solution is evaporated. The solution is solidified to form concave shape in the surface of solution by dew condensation to obtain a solid substance having concave shape on the surface.    USE - For manufacturing solid substance used as separation membrane, adsorption material, catalyst, carrier, battery component, medical material, light-construction material, shock absorbing material, heat insulating material, sound absorbing material, damping material, electroconductive material, piezoelectric material, friction property material, slidable material and low-dielectric material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical and efficient manufacture of solid substance having concave shape on the surface.
NOVELTY - Catalyst body comprises a porous matrix of heated clay, where the catalyst substance is present in or on the surface of the matrix.    USE - The catalyst body is useful for fuel cell (claimed) such as molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rod shaped catalyst body exhibits high pore volume, dimensional- and temperature- stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the preparation of rod-shaped catalyst body comprising mixing the clay material with water and optionally additives to obtain an initial material, extruding the mixture to obtain the catalyst body, drying and heating the obtained catalyst body.
NOVELTY - The assembly includes one or more rods, threaded at one or both ends, inserted into or through the one or more holes in the insulating end pieces (20,30) and parallel to the outer electrode tube (40) and inner electrode tube (60). One or more nuts with threads are tightened on the matched threads of the rods, which when tightened compress and seal the electrolysis cell assembly. The insulating end pieces each have three coaxial seats to position three tubes, and a seal forming feature at each seat where the central seal forming feature is one or more compressible O-rings or ridges.    USE - Used in electrical systems and fluid plumbing systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolysis cell assembly can be optimized, and mass produced. Provides the ability to regularly deconstruct to maintain and repair. Permits for the sealing of the assembly where the compressive force is imposed upon one or both electrolysis tubes and no significant compressive force is imposed on the ceramic membrane tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ceramic membrane tube (50) of the assembly is an ion permeable alumina tube, having about 80 percent alumina and about 20 percent zirconia. The one or both electrode tubes has carbon, metal, or metal coated on the side directed toward the ceramic membrane tube with a transition metal oxide. The transition metal oxide consists of an oxide of platinum, titanium, tantalum, niobium, iridium, ruthenium, rhodium, or palladium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the view of an electrolysis cell assembly cut in a plane on the center axis between the port to one electrode compartment in one end cap and the port to the other electrode compartment in the other end cap.    Ports (11,31)    Insulating end pieces (20,30)    Outer electrode tube (40)    Ceramic membrane tube (50)    Inner electrode tube (60)
NOVELTY - The battery charger has a mechanical clamping device (1) for a battery pack. The clamping device provides 0-180 degrees fixation for the battery pack over charge contacts (2). Springs (3) are provided for producing a clamping pressure. Jaws of the clamping device are coated with rubber (4) for providing an anti-skid fixation to the battery pack. Two charge shells (6) are provided with terminals (7) for charging cells.    USE - Used for charging a battery e.g. lithium-ion battery, lithium-polymer battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel metal hydride battery, of a digital camera, video camera, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant and MPEG-1 audio layer 3 player.    ADVANTAGE - The battery charger charges different types of batteries of different electronic equipment e.g. digital camera, in a simple and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery charger.    Clamping device (1)    Charge contacts (2)    Springs (3)    Rubber (4)    Charge shells (6)    Terminals (7)
NOVELTY - The bushing has a ring body (2) that bears an inner seal (7) on its radial inner side (10) and an outer seal (8) on its radial outer side (11). The inner seal and the outer seal are formed in a single-piece. The ring body exhibits an opening for holding bars that are connected with the outer seal through the inner seal. The inner seal and the outer seal are formed from plastic, and are undetachably extruded at the ring body. The ring body consists of plastic, and exhibits a support ring (3).    USE - Used for a battery e.g. lead storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ring body bears the inner and outer seals that are formed in single-piece, thus ensuring simple handing of the pole bushing and ensuring reliable sealing between the battery pole and a battery housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pole bushing.    Ring body (2)    Support ring (3)    Inner seal (7)    Outer seal (8)    Radial inner side (10)    Radial outer side (11)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell has a wavelength-converting phosphor for converting shorter wavelength solar radiation into longer wavelength radiation matching with spectral response of a solar cell. The phosphor is coated directly onto the solar cell. The phosphor is in the form of nano-particles embedded in transparent matrix comprising polymeric material.    USE - Silicon p-n junction photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved due to the converted longer wavelength radiation and the scattering loses are reduced. Hence the cost per watt of the solar electricity is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for enhancing conversion efficiency of solar cell; and    (2) wavelength converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the spectral response of the photon flux and the internal spectral response of the silicon p-n junction photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (100) comprises cathode (110) having an active material layer coated on one major surface of a current collector; and an anode (120) having an active material layer coated on one major surface of another current collector that are bent in a zigzag fashion in vertical section. The cathode and the anode are fitted to each other, such that the electrode active material layers face each other, while a separator (130) is disposed between the cathode and the anode.    USE - For secondary batteries, e.g. lithium ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly allows the battery to be manufactured, thus reducing manufacturing costs and time, and improving productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates an electrode assembly.    Assembly (100)    Cathode (110)    Anode (120)    Separator (130)
NOVELTY - The methanol vapor permeability coefficient of the methanol fuel-cell cartridge is below 3 microgramasteriskmm/m2asteriskhr at 40 degreesC. The cation index in a methanol soak test is 30 or less. A polyester-type resin layer consists of polyethylene terephthalate is manufactured using the titanium type-catalyst.    USE - For use as fuel tank and refill container of direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used as power supply for mobile machine such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of battery performance is prevented. The long-time continuous operation of the methanol fuel-cell cartridge is performed at low cost. The permeation prevention property of the methanol is excellent.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises the electrodes mounted towards the respective separators (22,24). A seal (62a) is formed contacting the electrolyte (30a) by the periphery of an electrolyte and electrolyte and electrode structure (20a), and the seals (62b,62c) are formed abutting the periphery of one of the separators.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas can be sealed effectively, in an economical and efficient way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Unit cell (12a)    Electrolyte and electrode structure (20a)    Separators (22,24)    Electrolyte (30a)    Seals (62a-62c)
NOVELTY - A controller calculates the reduction of moisture content from the amount of residual water of the fuel cell (4) and sets the amount of the target residual water. The controller calculates the amount of the moisture reduction content per unit time of the fuel cell based on the stated amount of the fuel cell and calculates the time required for scavenging air process from the reduced moisture content and the amount of the moisture reduced per unit time.    USE - E.g. solid polymer type fuel cell system, phosphoric acid type fuel cell system, fusion carbonate type fuel cell system, used for supplying power to lighting equipment device, air-conditioning equipment, hydraulic pump, etc in vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle and also used for ship, airplane, robot etc.    ADVANTAGE - The user discomfort and misidentification are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for scanvenging-air duration estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (40)    Traction motor (115)    Wheels (116L,116R)    Voltage sensor (140)    Electric current sensor (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a flat glass substrate (9`), and forming a reflective coating (10) on the flat glass substrate. The glass substrate is bent together with the coating into a desired bent shape, where the bending is performed when the glass substrate is at a temperature of no more than about 200 degreesC. The glass substrate and the coating are maintained in substantially the desired bent shape by using a pre-bent glass sheet and/or a thermoplastic plate that is attached to the glass substrate and/or the coating.    USE - Used for making a mirror that is utilized as a reflector in a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the mirror with improved reflective characteristic, while achieving better and/or more consistent reflection of visible and/or infrared radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of making a reflector;    (2) a mirror comprising a bent glass substrate; and    (3) a method of making a coated article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a step performed in making a bent reflecting mirror.    Glass substrate (9`)    Reflective coating (10)    Mold (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a conductive carrier, and catalyst particles supported on the conductive carrier and have platinum-ruthenium composition.    USE - In membrane electrode for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst have high activity and high stability and thus fuel cell can attain a high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises a conductive carrier, and catalyst particles supported on the conductive carrier and have a composition of formula PtxRuyTaz, and in which an area of a peak derived from a metal bond of a Ta-element is greater than or equal to15% of an area of a peak derived from an oxygen bond of the T1-element in a spectrum obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic method, or a composition of formula PtxRuyMzSnuAt, and in which an area of a peak derived from a metal bond of M-element is greater than or equal to15% of an area of a peak derived from an oxygen bond of the M-element in a spectrum obtained by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic method (XPS); or a composition of formula PtxRuyT1aX1b.    T1=element selected from V, Nb and Hf;    x=30-60%;    y=20-50%;    z=5-50%;    M=V, Nb, Hf or W;    A=Rh, Os, Ir, Mo, Ti or Ni;    u=0.5-12%;    X1=Nb, Cr, Zr or Ti;a=1-30%;    b=0.5-20%; and    t=less than or equal to25% (including 0%).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the catalyst involving forming the catalyst particles on a conductive carrier which is kept at less than or equal to400degreesC by a sputtering method or a deposition method;    (2) an membrane electrode assembly comprising a cathode; an anode containing the catalyst (I); and proton conductive membrane provided between the cathode and the anode; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising the membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The concentrator (10) has a primary mirror (14) formed concave along an axis that focuses a light to a line. A secondary mirror (16) is formed concave along another axis that is perpendicular to the former axis, where a focal length of the secondary mirror is shorter than a focal length of the mirror (14) for crossing focal lines of the former and the latter mirrors at a focal point (18). A set of photovoltaic cells is configured in an image plane to coincide with a focal plane of the mirrors for energy conversion. The mirrors are made of thermoformed plastic coated with a reflective film.    USE - Used for collecting radiant energy from the sun, concentrating the energy and converting the energy to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrator utilizes the mirrors that are concave along axes, thus achieving the high concentrations of the solar energy in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of concentrating solar light    (2) a method of assembling a solar concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a ray diagram of a solar concentrator.    Solar concentrator (10)    Light rays (12)    Primary mirror (14)    Secondary mirror (16)    Focal point (18)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical half cell comprises a housing (2) for immersion into a measuring medium (6). The housing interior contains polymer electrolyte (8) comprising alkyl methacrylate(s) as first monomer component. The alkyl methacrylate has substituted 3-7C alkyl and at least two specific substituents.    USE - For use as reference half cell in potentiometric or amperometric sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The half cell includes polymer electrolyte having excellent stability to acids, water, and both polar and apolar solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical half cell comprises a housing for immersion into a measuring medium. The housing interior contains polymer electrolyte made of polymer comprising alkyl methacrylate(s) as first monomer component. The alkyl methacrylate has substituted 3-7C alkyl and at least two substituents selected from OR1 and NR2R3, on a condition that the substituted alkyl contains a substituent hydroxyl.    R1-R3=H, Me, or Et.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a potentiometric or amperometric sensor; and    (2) a battery half cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a reference electrode.    Housing (2)    Measuring medium (6)    Polymer electrolyte (8)    Lead-off element (10)    Upper cap part (12)    Opening (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has diffused layers (3,6) containing porous media with water-repellent property, provided on the flow paths (2,7) for supplying fuel or oxidizing agent to both sides of electrolyte film (5). The contact angle of the diffused layer with respect to the water is larger than 90degrees. The contact angle of diffused layer arranged in a position near the inlet port of flow path is smaller than the contact angle of diffused layer arranged in a position relatively farther than the diffused layer.    USE - For motor vehicle, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA) and also for business-use and domestic-use cogeneration.    ADVANTAGE - The water draining efficiency is improved and the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (1,8)    Flow paths (2,7)    Diffused layers (3,6)    Sealing layers (4,9)    Electrolyte film (5)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion polymer battery has anode (11), cathode (12), separator (13) and gel electrolyte (16). The electrode-active-material layer of cathode and anode are modified by a surface treating agent.    USE - For portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion polymer battery has excellent charging/discharging cycle and rate characteristics, increased cell thickness and low resistance. The swelling of an electrode is suppressed with the gel electrolyte bonded with the electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surface treating agent contains silane coupling agent, aluminum type coupling agent and/or titanate coupling agent. The organic functional group of coupling agent is acryl group, methacryl group, epoxy group and/or vinyl group. The electrode active material of anode contains lithium-cobalt-oxide (LiCoO2), lithium-nickel-cobalt-oxygen complex (LiNi1-xCoxO2), lithium-manganese-oxide (LiMn2O4) and/or lithium-nickel-manganese-oxygen complex (LiNixMn2-xO4), where x is greater than 0 and less than or equal to1. The electrode active material of cathode contains graphite occluding lithium, amorphous carbon, diamond-like carbon, carbon nanotube, carbon nanohorn and/or metal lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of electrode of the lithium ion polymer battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Separator (13)    Gel electrolyte (16)    Anode tab (17)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains ethylene-cyclic olefin copolymer (in wt.pts) (100) containing carboxyl group or acid anhydride group, and inorganic filler (1-100).    USE - For heat contraction tube used for battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides tube having excellent rigidity and shrinkage resistance.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has an anode separator (12) and a cathode separator (13) that are press-formed in waveform shape. A reaction portion which constitutes a fuel gas flow path (6) and an oxidizing agent gas passageway (7), is surrounded by a seal (14) formed between membrane electrode assembly (11) and separators. The rigidity of the lamination direction of the reaction portion of the seal is larger than the rigidity of the reaction portion of separator.    USE - Fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of seal can be suppressed, hence the power density is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the fuel cell laminated structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas flow path (6)    Oxidizing agent gas passageway (7)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Anode separator (12)    Cathode separator (13)    Seal (14)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer touching an electrolyte film, promotes reaction of fuel gas. A diffused layer (20) touching the catalyst layer, has a base material layer (26), water repellent layer (28) and a water management layer (30). The water management layer has a perfluoro sulfonic-acid polymer (38) of spherical granular form.    USE - For fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The favorable gaseous diffusion property is ensured and the moisture content in the battery is managed. The evaporation of moisture is suppressed and moisture retention is acquired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water management layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the diffused layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diffused layer (20)    Base material layer (26)    Water repellent layer (28)    Water management layer (30)    Perfluoro sulfonic-acid polymer (36)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (72) judges whether the fuel cell supplies electric power to a motor. The control apparatus increases the quantity of the air supplied to the fuel cell when the fuel cell does not supply electric power with respect to the motor.    USE - E.g. solid polymer type fuel cell (PEMFC), aqueous alkali solution type fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid type fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate type fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide type fuel cell (SOFC), hydrazine type fuel cell and direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC), for use as energy supply source for illumination device, radio, power window in vehicles such as passenger car, bus, track, riding cart and cart for luggage.    ADVANTAGE - The droplets of water at the side of fuel electrode is prevented and a smooth flow of fuel is realized. The reaction of fuel and air can be performed hence the output of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Supply system (12)    Gas emission system (13)    Water supply system (16)    Control apparatus (72)
NOVELTY - A controller (4) switches pressure control valve (3) of oxidizing-agent electrode (1a) to closed state, when fuel cell (1) is started. A throttle position sensor (5) detects closed-position opening degree of the valve, when switching operation of the valve is performed. The controller maintains the valve in fixed opening degree or prohibits drive of the fuel cell, when detected value is more than preset value. The controller controls pressure control valve (10) of fuel electrode (1b) based on pressure of electrodes, when valve (3) is in fixed opening degree.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening degree restriction of the pressure control valve of oxidizing-agent electrode superfluously at the time of cryogenic etc., is avoided, and high output can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Oxidizing-agent electrode (1a)    Fuel electrode (1b)    Control valves (3,10)    Controller (4)    Throttle position sensor (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a liquid supply unit which supplies aqueous liquid containing ion with hydrogen peroxide decomposability, to single cell (9), when pressure in flow paths (7,8) is reduced during operation stop of fuel cell module. The quantity of aqueous liquid supplied is the quantity required to perform ion exchange of 0.3-10% of proton in membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (4).    USE - Fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) system and direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC) system, used in domestic-use co-generation system, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid can be uniformly supplied to the flow paths and MEA, hence durability of MEA and electric power generation performance of the system are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of single cell in fuel cell system.    Electrode layers (2,3)    MEA (4)    Collector (5)    Flow paths (7,8)    Single cell (9)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises of Pd type metal micro particle with one or more types of component which are then mixed to the other mixture of component. The first component comprise of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper or zinc. The other mixture of component consists of silver, rhenium, iridium, platinum or rhodium.    USE - Used as component of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell is made of polymer electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing the non-aqueous electrolyte battery using a positive electrode containing phosphoric acid iron lithium and rubber-type polymer, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte containing vinylene carbonate. The concentration of electrolyte salt in the non-aqueous electrolyte is 1-2.5mol/l. The artificial graphite and natural graphite are used as negative electrode material.    USE - For manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte battery for mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and electric vehicles and also for industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode self-discharge rate at the time of high temperature preservation of 80degreesC is small, and the non-aqueous electrolyte battery excellent in energy holding characteristic is manufactured.
NOVELTY - The packaging material has a base-material layer (12) as outermost layer, a barrier layer consisting of a metallic foil, and a polyolefin-type resin layer (14) having heat-sealing property as innermost layer. A slip layer (11) is provided by applying a slipping agent on the entire surface of the base-material layer at preset equal interval. The coated area of the slipping agent exists in the range of 5-30% of the entire surface area of the base-material layer.    USE - For batteries, such as lithium ion batteries, used as power supply for portable apparatuses, such as mobile telephones, notebook computers, digital cameras, and small video cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging material exhibits stable sealing performance, and has excellent damp-proof property, adhesiveness, and moldability. The slipping agent ensures lubrication on the base-material layer surface. Generation of wrinkles by slip defect, pinholes in the barrier layer, and cracks is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The slipping agent contains polydimethyl siloxane group block copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of the slip layer.    Exterior component (10)    Slip layer (11)    Application portion (11b)    Non-coated portion (11c)    Base-material layer (12)    Polyolefin-type resin layer (14)
NOVELTY - An exfoliation roller (9) peels a transfer film (F) from catalyst layer fragment (M1) transferred to electrolyte film (B), for retreating it. The controller stops retreating of transfer film, when the downstream front end of catalyst layer (M) on transfer film and downstream front end of press pieces (21a,21b) corresponds.    USE - For transferring catalyst layer to electrolyte film used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Also applicable for transferring material to certain base material.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining of catalyst layer on transfer film, can be prevented so that the material cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of transferring catalyst layer to electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the operation of transfer device.    Exfoliation roller (9)    Press pieces (21a,21b)    Electrolyte film (B)    Transfer film (F)    Catalyst layer (M)    Catalyst layer fragment (M1)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a casing (1) and lid (2) coated with an insulating resin film. A winding-up portion (5) performs airtight sealing of the casing and the lid. The positive and negative electrode terminals (3,4) comprises an electrolyte-liquid injection hole formed in the lid through an insulation element (6).    USE - For electric vehicle and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of secondary battery due to volatilization of electrolyte liquid solvent or leakage of electrolyte liquid is prevented. The number of components required for the secondary battery is reduced so that manufacturing process is simplified and cost of the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external appearance of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Casing (1)    Lid (2)    Positive electrode terminal (3)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Winding-up portion (5)    Insulation element (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell preparation kit has a conductive layer (4) formed on a side surface of a resin substrate (2). A semiconductor electrode is formed in the surface of the conductive layer (4) using a mask. A counter electrode mutually oppose the semiconductor electrode. A conductive layer (5) is formed on a side surface of another resin substrate (3). A hole (12) is provided in the resin substrate (3) for pouring an electrolyte (10). The hole is sealed by a sealing compound (9).    USE - For solar cell preparation kit.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of solar cell can be learned safely without causing external injury by using resin substrate instead of glass substrate. The durability and stability of solar-cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resin substrates (2,3)    Conductive layers (4,5)    Semiconductor electrode (6)    Sealing compound (9)    Electrolyte (10)    Hole (12)
NOVELTY - The stacked fuel cell (10) has an elastic structure (50) which contains an adhesive agent used for sealing materials. The structure is positioned at a front end surface (42a) of a rib (42) in a protrusion direction. The rib is located at an outside of electric power generation region of a separator (18). The structure controls a variation in gap between ribs due to manufacture error and an assembly error.    USE - For e.g. solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell for electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator deformed due to gas pressure and the gas leakage can be prevented. The number of ribs provided in the fluid communicating path is increased so that the backup force is uniformly distributed in the cell surface direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial expanded sectional view of the elastic structure and its vicinity of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (18)    Rib (42)    Front end surface of rib (42a)    Elastic structure (50)
NOVELTY - The water tanks (2,5) supply humidifying reformed gas and air to the anode and cathode of the fuel cell (1) respectively. The anticorrosion electrodes (8,9) attached to water tanks supply electric current to the anode and cathode for detecting the water level in the tanks.    USE - For humidifying reactive gas supplied to polymer electrolyte fuel cell in fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The water level in the tank can be detected easily, so that tank is protected from corrosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Anode humidification water tank (2)    Cathode humidification water tank (5)    Pump (6)    Anticorrosion electrodes (8,9)