NOVELTY - A fullerene storage battery comprises anode, cathode, and fullerene-amphiphilic macromolecule-carotenoid viscous liquid. The battery module is assembled on polyester film by parallel connecting or series connecting the fullerene storage battery. The anode comprises indium tin oxide glass electrode, gold electrode, or carbon electrode. The cathode comprises aluminum electrode or titanium electrode.    USE - A fullerene storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can absorb solar energy and directly transform it into electrical energy; is environment friendly; has high efficiency and useful life of more than 5 years; and can be prepared simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing fullerene storage battery, comprising:    (A) mixing polyvinylpyrrolidone as amphiphilic macromolecule and fullerene in presence of nitrogen, and adding water to obtain fullerene-amphiphilic macromolecule viscous liquid, where weight ratio of fullerene to polyvinylpyrrolidone is 1:100-20:100;    (B) mixing amphiphilic macromolecule and carotenoid at weight ratio of 100:1-100:20, and adding water to obtain amphiphilic macromolecule-carotenoid viscous liquid;    (C) mixing the two viscous liquids at room temperature for 10-1000 hours to obtain fullerene-amphiphilic macromolecule-carotenoid viscous liquid; and    (D) coating the mixture on cellulose nitrate film or cellulose acetate film.
NOVELTY - The battery has a lucid electric base plate as underlay comprising a front electrode layer orderly cascaded, a film battery layer, a back electrode layer and a back layer. A laser etching isolated groove surrounds the battery and a back coating layer with silk-screened insulation. Rotundity shape isolated grooves are enacted in 0.5-5 millimeter position of the battery. The back coating layer is filled into the isolated groove. The front electrode layer is a lucid electric film, and compound electric film or one of the tin oxide (SnO2), indium tin oxide (ITO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) films.    USE - Silicon film solar battery e.g. hard light amorphous silicon film solar battery (claimed), for energy-saving electronic products such as lawn lights and yard lights.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents the battery peripheral short circuit and leaking current, thus preventing the deliquescence due to the entered damp of the battery in the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a silicon film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves using a matrix and a surface coating i.e. hydrophobic coating, to form a metal double-pole plate, where the matrix is a metal plate of the surface modifying processing. The hydrophobic coating is placed into dilute solution, and the metal double-pole plate is baked in the temperature of 110 centigrade. The hydrophobic coating is coated on a pole plate surface. The hydrophobic coating is placed in a sintering furnace to sinter and solidify. The metal double-pole plate with hydrophobic surface is prepared.    USE - Method for manufacturing a hydrophobic fuel cell metal double-pole plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the generated reaction water not to be adhered on a flow field wall through utilizing the hydrophobic performance of the material. The method enables the flow field needing smaller air flow differential pressure to blow out the collective water of the cell. The method can be utilized to increase the resistance of the metal double-pole plate after being processed by the hydrophobic water without affecting the cell performance.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a substrate covered with a catalyst layer including a mesoporous carbon granule and a ceramic granule. The mesoporous carbon granule is an ordered mesoporous carbon granule and an unordered mesoporous carbon granule, where the ordered mesoporous carbon granule is a hexagonal mesoporous carbon granule, cubic mesoporous carbon granule or a layered mesoporous carbon granule. An aperture of the mesoporous carbon granule is 2 to 50 nanometers, and thickness of a pore wall is 2 to 50 nanometers.    USE - Mesoporous carbon counter electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell in a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can improve catalysis performance and maintain low energy consumption of the battery and high photoelectric transformation efficiency of the battery. The electrode improves stability photoelectric transformation efficiency of the battery, thus providing better corrosion resistance in an industrial production. The electrode is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a mesoporous carbon counter electrode of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a mesoporous carbon counter electrode.
NOVELTY - The cell has an underlay layer, a hearth electrode, an absorption layer, a buffer layer, a window layer, a reflection-reducing film and a top electrode, where the underlay layer is a flexible metal material or polyimide. The flexible metal material is titanium foil or stainless steel foil. Double-layer films hearth electrode is set on the underlay layer, where the hearth electrode is made of molybdenum. Aluminum tri-oxide transition layer is located on the underlay layer. The thickness of the underlay layer is 10 to 100 microns.    USE - Flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has high photoelectric transformation efficiency and high mass ratio powder. The preparation method of the cell is simple and unique. The cell is convenient to roll and enlarge the area and large-scale continuous production. The application scale of the cell is large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The electrode is a zinc oxide membrane that is coated on a zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowire array, or coated on the zinc oxide membrane nanowire array after fore treatment of coating a layer of oxide on working electrode basis. The electrode has post treatment of coating a layer of oxide of a composite membrane on a base of the electrode.    USE - Zinc oxide electrode for use in a dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has better service effect, and increases photoelectric transformation efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a zinc oxide electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc oxide electrode of dye-sensitized solar cells.
NOVELTY - The method involves washing a silicon chip via de-scathing layer process at normal temperature, and wiping off natural oxide on the silicon chip surface. A wash solution i.e. hydrogen fluoride solution, is diluted by deionized water, and rudimental hydrogen fluoride is blown on the silicon chip using nitrogen. Multiple drops of hydrogen fluoride solution are dipped on front and back surfaces of crystal silicon on the silicon chip using plastic burette. A silicon chip is added in a hydrogen fluoride-resist, and rudimental air bubbles on the silicon chip are wiped off.    USE - Chemical passivating method for measuring crystal silicon chip minority carrier life of a solar battery in research unit.    ADVANTAGE - The implementing cost of the method is low. The operation of the method is easy. The time taken by the method for measuring life of minority carrier is less. The method has even passivation effect for silicon chip surface, and reduces surface complex speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration a chemical passivating method.
NOVELTY - The cadmium telluride thin film contains cadmium telluride grain (in weight%) (3-20), film former (0-2), impregnant (5-300) and additive (0-2).    USE - Cadmium telluride thin film for solar power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The brownish-black colored cadmium telluride thin film has favorable uniformity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cadmium telluride thin film.
NOVELTY - The battery has a semiconductor material which fits for making solar battery into solar battery piece based on normal making method. A grid type electric collecting electrode is prepared on both sides of the solar battery piece, and a metallic filament is provided into a grid. The grid is provided vertical to that of the collecting electrode grid. The grids are combined closely to form good electric contact. The solar battery piece and metallic filament grid are encapsulated with an organic resin material to prevent the connection part of the grid from getting loose or being oxidized by air.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic filament grid educes photocurrent produced on all small solar battery pieces, thus making the solar battery directly by using small silicon chip or leftover material of integrated circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves immerging a metal substrate in an electrolyte for a surface treatment. A pre-electrode is immersed and stacked on the metal substrate after the surface treatment is finished. A silicon film is immersed and stacked on the pre-electrode. A back-electrode is immersed and stacked on the film. A polymer substrate is laminated at an upper layer of the back-electrode. The metal substrate is removed for a cell encapsulation treatment for preparing a substrate solar cell.    USE - Method for preparing a flexible transfer substrate solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the metal substrate evenly, where the substrate has pile fabric structure, thus providing the prepared solar cell to have good light trap structure, and increasing the efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating a flexible transfer substrate solar cell preparing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves uniformly mixing polytetrafluoroethylene suspension and conducting filler with proper distilled water. The mixture is dewatered and dried. The dried material is soaked with ethanol, and the soaked material is recurrent rolled at 70-80 centigrade to get a diaphragm. The diaphragm is cut into need size, and the diaphragm is placed at two sides of a conducting net. The diaphragm is pressed and molded at constant pressure. The molded diaphragm is placed in a special cramping device of a high temperature furnace to get a fluid-flow battery conduction plastic mass fluid.    USE - Method for preparing fluid-flow battery conduction plastic mass fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid-flow battery conduction plastic mass fluid with good conductibility is prepared at low cost, and does not leak the liquid by implementing the method, thus resisting the chemical corrosion and electrochemical corrosion.
NOVELTY - The system has a light inducing layer selectively arranged on a substrate, and a convex lens provided on the layer, where the lens is in shape of semiglobular, thin-spherical, semi-cylindrical or thin semi-cylindrical. A photo-flux interface is located between the lens and the layer, which is selected from a combination of a polysilicon photo-volt plate and a photo-thermal converter. A thin film i.e. dielectric material, is composed by air, silicon nitride and titanium dioxide, where the material is made of titanium oxide (TiO2), niobium oxide (Nb2O3) or zirconium oxide (ZrO2).    USE - Energy collecting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy collecting system.
NOVELTY - The method involves assembling a double-pole plate group with a battery flow field, and circularly dipping the battery flow field in a hydrophobic solvent e.g. hydrophobic organic silicon emulsion, to realize a hydrophobic treatment of a battery. The battery is disassembled to solidify the flow field with high temperature to bond a hydrophobic matter tightly with the flow field. The flow field treated by hydrophobic matter comprises a hard graphite double-pole plate flow field, and a metal compound graphite flow field or a stamped metal plate flow field.    USE - Hydrophobic method for treating a flow field of a fuel-battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures the hydrophobic treatment of the battery flow field, and ensures the contact portion of the flow field, so that the method can greatly improve hydrophobic performance of the flow field, and resistances of the flow field are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating a hydrophobic fuel-battery flow field treatment method.
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping a layer of a hydrophobic solvent e.g. hydrophobic organic silicon emulsion such as poly-di-methyl-siloxane or polyether modification poly-di-methyl-siloxane, in a surface of a flow field, and solidifying the layer of the hydrophobic solvent under high temperature to make a hydrophobic matter tightly bond with the flow field. The hydrophobic matter of a surface of a lug boss is removed on a surface of the flow field by dressing. A weight content of the hydrophobic solvent dipped in the flow field is controlled in 0.5 to 2 percent.    USE - Method for hydrophobic treating of a fuel battery flow field.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduced the increment of contact resistance to make the fuel battery to have a hydrophobic function. The method promotes the exhaustion of the liquid water in running of the battery, and prevent membrane electrode assembly (MEA) occurring a flooding phenomenon in running of the battery. The method enables the flow field to lighten the water management pressure in running of the fuel battery, and can improve utilization rate of reacting gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustrating a method for treating hydrophobic of a fuel battery flow field.
NOVELTY - The subassembly has a space bar e.g. aluminum space bar, surrounded between a top-face glass board and a bottom-face glass board. A sealed hollow cavity is filled with inert gases or vacuumized. A bypass diode and a subassembly state display module are installed in the hollow cavity. The diode and the display module are in electric connection with a solar battery sheet. Positive and negative electrodes of the solar battery sheet pass through the bar. Butyl glue is painted on a contact position between the top-face glass board, the bottom-face glass board and the bar.    USE - Small-power modularized solar battery subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The subassembly prolongs the useful life, and improves adaptability of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a small-power modularized solar battery subassembly.
NOVELTY - The battery has a light anode with a titanium oxide film layer that contacts with a conductive substrate, and a nano-rod titanium oxide film layer contacting with the titanium oxide film layer in sequence. The titanium oxide film layer comprises titanium oxide particulate with diameter of 2 to 5 nanometer, and titanium oxide small grain with particle diameter of 5 to 60 nano meters provided on the nano rod film layer. Thickness of the titanium oxide film layer is 5 to 15 nano meter, and thickness of the nano-rod film layer is 2 to 12 micron.    USE - Dye sensitization solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases the diffused light intensity with better scattering performance. The battery is convenient to operate and easy to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a process involved in a dye sensitization solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electrode has a compound film formed by a layer of carbon fiber film having three-dimensional porous dispersant micro-structure and a layer of another compound film which is formed by polytetrafluoroethylene film. A titanium semiconductor titanium film preset on the former compound film is a semiconductor oxide working electrode. The former compound film is taken as a dye to sensitize a pair electrode of a solar battery, and to form the dye sensitized solar battery based on the semiconductor oxide working electrode of rigid substrate.    USE - High porous flexible carbon-pair electrode for a dye sensitized nano-crystalline film solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a high pore flexible carbon-pair electrode of a dye sensitized nano-crystalline film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high porous flexible carbon-pair electrode.
NOVELTY - A substrate is cleaned using mixture of cleaning agent, and water in ultrasonic cleaning machine. A polycrystalline silicon film containing high purity silicon as main component is pumped at 2x 10-4 Pa, and argon is charged in vacuum chamber under 0.5-5 Pa. A voltage of 200-1000 V is applied on film and vacuum chamber, the duty ratio is 45-80%. The magnetic sputtering is performed on film under magnetic field of 300-500 Gs, and forming polycrystalline silicon film on surface of aluminum film.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystalline silicon film used for solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polycrystalline silicon film having high crystallinity at room temperature, and manufactured economically by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate is cleaned using mixture of cleaning agent, and water in ultrasonic cleaning machine. A polycrystalline silicon film containing high purity silicon as main component is pumped at 2x 10-4 Pa, and argon is charged in vacuum chamber under 0.5-5 Pa. A voltage of 200-1000 V is applied on film and vacuum chamber, the duty ratio is 45-80%. The magnetic sputtering is performed on film under magnetic field of 300-500 Gs, and forming polycrystalline silicon film on surface of aluminum film. The temperature of substrate is 25-30 degrees C. The temperature of vacuum chamber is 25-30 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Flexible substrate solar cell comprises reflection-reducing protective film, front electrode, p-type-intrinsic layer-n-type (P-i-N layer) back electrode, and polymer substrate.    USE - A flexible substrate solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is not eroded by solution when temporary metal substrate is removed; and it has an increased luminous absorption and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing flexible substrate solar cell, comprising:    (A) making front electrode on a metal substrate using reflection-reducing aluminum oxide protective film;    (B) preforming laser cutting;    (C) preparing P-i-N layer;    (D) carrying out laser cutting;    (E) preparing back electrode;    (F) performing laser cutting;    (G) mounting polymer substrate; and    (H) removing metal substrate and packing the cell.
NOVELTY - The glass has a solar cell group, adhesive layer, and a glass edge or a drilling hole, which is formed in middle. A glass plate i.e. float glass, or sheet glass, or figured glass, or toughened glass, or colored glaze glass, or low-radiation coated glass or heat reflective coated glass, where a thickness of the glass plate is 1.5 to 25 millimeter. A bonding layer i.e. poly vinyl butyral (PVB) film, or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film, or sentry glass plus (SGP) film, where the bonding layer is a transparent or a semi-transparent.    USE - Solar photovoltaic power-generation laminated glass.    ADVANTAGE - The glass generates the power by using the solar energy, and is safe to use, and has decorative effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photovoltaic power-generation laminated glass.
NOVELTY - The method involves tiling a high molecular thin film i.e. ethylene- polytetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) protective film, cutting a fabric group, and laying a flat on the molecular thin film. A unit solar cells chip is posted into the fabric group, and a low temperature heat pressure fixing unit is carried out by using a layer press. The solar cells component is fixed, and bottom fabric covers are placed on the on topside of the solar cells component. Heat pressing tache process is executed to seal pressure the solar cells component. An outgoing line and strapping parts are manufactured.    USE - Method for preparation of a flexible solar cells component.    ADVANTAGE - The method enable to processes through heat pressure, and adhere the solar cells chip to flexible carrier i.e. fabric or protective film, so that the solar cells chip can bend and extend at random. The solar cells chip is light in weight and easy to carry. The surface is attached with ethylene- polytetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) protective film which has fine translucidus property. The implantation of the method provides high anti-pollution, anti-corrosion, anti-tension, anti-break and heat-resisting insulation function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a flexible solar cells component.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has an aluminum sheet utilized as an underlay (2), and N-shaped crystalline silicon particles (1) sintered on an aluminum sheet surface. A contact part of the silicon particles and the aluminum sheet forms a silicon-aluminum alloy (4) positive and negative (PN) knot. The silicon particles are braze welded on the aluminum sheet surface, and the aluminum sheet is used as a support member, and a back electrode of the solar battery. An insulating material is provided to fully cover the silicon particles clearance, and to expose the silicon particles surface.    USE - Aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for an aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an aluminum-based crystalline silicon particles solar battery.    N-shaped crystalline silicon particles (1)    Underlay (2)    Silicon-aluminum alloy (4)    Middle insulating barrier (5)    Transparent conductive layer (6)    Antireflection layer (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flexible composite substrate including a transparent polyimide film (3), and a silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film (2) orderly generated by collosol-gelatum provided on a surface of the polyimide film and a polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane layer (1) which is anti-ozone eroding. Two sub-batteries are generated by orderly arraying a lower sub-battery and an upper sub-battery on another surface of the polyimide film. Transparent conductive oxide is zinc oxide-aluminum or tin oxide/indium tin oxide.    USE - Dual knots flexibility laminated film solar battery for space.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation rate of the light is improved by the silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film. The polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane film can improve the anti-ozone eroding ability of the battery, and tandem superposition of the two sub-batteries improves the utilization ratio of solar spectrum, thus improving photoelectric transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dual knots flexibility laminated film solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane layer (1)    Silicondioxide-titanium dioxide or silicondioxide-zircon wideband anti-reflection film (2)    Transparent polyimide film (3)    Upper electrode layer (4)    N type cadmium sulfide layers (5, 8)    P type cadmium telluride layer (6)    Middle electrode layer (7)    P type copper-indium-selenium layer (9)    Molybdenum metal lower electrode layer (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting rod i.e. hollow round bar, ensconced in the inner part, where one of two heads of the hollow round bar is choked up. The heads of the hollow round bar are wringed with a thread. Multiple holes that have different size and arrangement are opened on the connecting rod. Hydrogen is input or output from the hole. The hollow round bar is made of metal material, stainless steel, titanium products or engineering plastic. Outside of the connecting rod is bundled or coated with an isolation material.    USE - Power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting rod is ensconced in inner part of the device, thus reducing the volume of the device. Outside of the connecting rod is bundled or coated with the isolation material, thus preventing the conduction of switch with the device, and avoiding short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power generation device.
NOVELTY - A polymer solar battery comprises substrates, which are connected with each other in turn, anode layer, anode decorating layer, photoelectric active layer, cathode decorating layer, and cathode layer. The cathode decorating layer is dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film.    USE - Used as polymer solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar battery; and causes no damage to the photoelectric active layer at the lower layer, thus is suitable for use in industrial scale production. Compared with the existing battery, in which lithium fluoride is used as cathode decorating layer material, the polymer solar battery has simple technology, low cost, and excellent reproducibility. The thickness of the dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium film is easy to be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of polymer solar battery comprising continuously preparing a substrate with anode layer, anode decorating layer, and photoelectric active layer in turn; spin coating the photoelectric active layer with dialkyl bis(acetylacetone) bonded titanium solution, which is dried in vacuum to obtain cathode decorating layer; and preparing the cathode decorating layer with cathode layer to obtain the polymer solar battery.
NOVELTY - A solar cell backboard complex film comprises polyfluoroethylene film having a thickness of 0.035-0.045, preferably 0.04 mm; polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film having a thickness of 0.18-0.30, preferably 0.25 mm; and polyfluoroethylene film having a thickness of 0.035-0.045, preferably 0.04 mm.    USE - For solar cell backboard.    ADVANTAGE - The backboard complex film has simple preparation method and excellent performance. The solar cell board packaged by the film is effectively prevented from the damage caused by vapor, oxygen, and caustic gas and liquid. It has high and low temperature resistance and aging-resistance, does not chap, and can protect the function of cell effectively. The solar cell board can output electric energy for a long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of backboard complex film of solar cell comprising coating a surface of polyfluoroethylene film and PET film, respectively with a curing agent; providing PET film between the two layers of polyfluoroethylene films; and obtaining backboard complex film after hot pressing, agglutinating, and solidifying.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a humidity sensing element i.e. capacitive character polymer, a temperature sensing element, an analog/digital (A/D) converter and a serial joint circuit connected to a micro processor through a data wire and a clock wire. The micro processor simulates clock signal, emits command, and reads data and carries out dynamic control to air humidity, hydrogen humidity and temperature of a fuel cell. The temperature sensing element is made of an energy gap material. Supplying voltage of the humidity sensing element is from 2.4 to 5.5 Volt.    USE - Temperature and humidity sensor for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has strong reference resistance. The fuel cell realizes high-efficiency operation under any power output requirement, and operates under best working condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a temperature and humidity sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A polymer gel electrolyte is prepared by making multi-hydroxyl polymer, polymer containing ether and resin mixing material as polymer gel electrolyte substrate; forming closed micro-pore structure through inducting micro-phase separating elements in the substrate; and affixing Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent as electron donors and adding inorganic or organic electrolyte.    USE - For solar battery, solid secondary battery, electro-luminescent, electro-chromism or sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer gel electrolyte can solve problems of complex encapsulation, and unsteady and short useful life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing polymer gel electrolyte for solar battery, comprising:    (A) providing multi-hydroxyl polymer or polymer containing ether and resin in a Moore ratio of 1:1:4 under room temperature by using redox initiation agent to obtain polymer gel electrolyte substrate, and removing the moisture through heating;    (B) inducting insolubility micro-phase separating component in the substrate, where the Moore ratio of micro-phase separating component absorbed substrate and resin monomer in the substrate is 1:1-1:2.5;    (C) adding inorganic electrolyte with Moore chroma (0.5-1 mol/L) and redox electro-oxidation with Moore chroma (0.05-0.1 mol/L) in the Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent, and dipping the substrate through insolubility micro-phase separating component of the second step, where the dosage of inorganic electrolyte, redox electro-oxidation and Lewis alkaline organic mixed solvent can dissolve the substrate to prepare micro-pore polymer gel electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The cell has sealing components placed between a flow-field panel (1) and a film electrode (3), and between the electrode and an anode flow-field panel respectively. A hydrogen-storage unit (9) is set between every two fuel cell monomers. A hydrogen-storage cavity is placed in the unit, and hydrogen-storage material is set in the cavity. A hydrogen injection hole (20) is set at the unit, where the unit is connected to a hydrogen injection hole via a cavity channel. The hole at the unit is connected to a hydrogen hole (13) on a fuel cell monomer to form a hydrogen channel.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a power supply of an electronic apparatus, continuous power supply system and motor system of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cell achieves simplified monomer configuration, reduces volume and power waste of fuel cell system, and enhances energy density without managing heat of fuel cell and hydrogen-storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.    Flow-field panel (1)    Film electrode (3)    Hydrogen-storage unit (9)    Hydrogen hole (13)    Hydrogen injection hole (20)
NOVELTY - The device has solar panels (3) that are encapsulated, where the solar panels are arranged independently in an array and are affixed to a reelable and collapsible flexible soleplate (2) e.g. insulative cloth, by an adhesive e.g. silicone, to cover a flexible film (1) which has high light transmittance on the solar panels. Pins of anode and cathode of the solar panels are fetched by series-wound way or shunt-wound way through a lead to compose the whole device. The panels are monocrystal line silicon solar panels, polysilicon solar panels or amorphous silicon solar panels.    USE - Reelable and collapsible soft solar battery device for use in a fire balloon, top of a motor mobile, airfoil of an air-plane, houseboat, in courtyard light for decorating, in an advertising lamp, and in a tent.    ADVANTAGE - The device is light, movable, reelable and collapsible, convenient to transport and pave, and can be efficiently used in a fire balloon, in the top of a motor mobile, in the airfoil of an air-plane, in a houseboat, in courtyard light for decorating, and in an advertising lamp and a tent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a reelable and collapsible soft solar battery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Flexible film (1)    Reelable and collapsible flexible soleplate (2)    Solar panels (3)
NOVELTY - The conductive paste comprises (in wt.%) a conductive metal-powder phase (60-90), a glass phase (1-10), an organic phase (8-25), and an additive (0.05-1 wt.%, preferably 0.1-0.5 wt.%). The additive is titania powder or tin-oxide powder, preferably titania powder.    USE - Conductive paste is used in frontal electrodes of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste promotes the stripping mechanical strength of frontal electrode, improves the filling factor of cell and light conversion efficiency, reduces series resistance, and provides solar cells having excellent electrical and mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conductive paste comprises (in wt.%) a conductive metal-powder phase (60-90), a glass phase (1-10), an organic phase (8-25), and an additive (0.05-1 wt.%, preferably 0.1-0.5 wt.%). The additive is titania powder or tin-oxide powder, preferably titania powder. The metal powder is silver powder, and the glass phase is silicon-boron-aluminum-lead-oxygen group glass powder. The organic phase contains solvent or tackifier in a weight ratio of 40:1-5:1. The solvent is terpineol, butyl carbitol, butyl carbitol acetate, or lemon ester, and the tackifier is ethyl cellulose, butyl cellulose, or nitrocellulose.
NOVELTY - A high efficiency solar cell light wave transforming nanometer composite material comprises organic polymer, nanometer particulate. The proportion of the nanometer particulate doping to the organic polymer is 0.01-10 wt.%.    USE - For white light LED.    ADVANTAGE - The nanometer composite phosphor can give off more intense light wave with larger half band width by 300-480 nm light wave excitation, and has high brightness and high color rendering property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of high efficiency solar cell light wave transforming nanometer composite material comprising preparing the nanometer particulate, mixing by physical or chemical method, coating the composite material on the surface of solar cell and forming the transparent light wave transforming thin film layer. The physical mixing comprises doping the nanometer particulate or nanometer particulate of surface embellishing active radical to the liquid organic polymer, and solidifying; mixing the nanometer particulate or nanometer particulate of surface embellishing active radical and organic polymer in a solvent, and volatilizing the solvent. The chemical mixing comprises surface embellishing of the nanometer particulate; mixing the nanometer particulate and the monomer of organic polymer in a solvent; and forming the polymer by monomer reaction.
NOVELTY - A silicon feedstock having a dopant concentration is compensated to produce solar grade silicon by calculating an initial compensating dopant based upon the dopant concentration to produce a desired resistivity, adding the initial compensating dopant to the silicon feedstock, and melting and directionally solidifying the silicon feedstock to achieve the desired resistivity (0.4-4 ohm-cm) over at least a portion of an ingot produced from the silicon feedstock. The initial p-type compensating dopant comprises boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, or thallium.    USE - The method is used for compensating of silicon feedstock having dopant concentration to produce solar grade silicon for photovoltaic applications, e.g. solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes a controlled dopant concentration to produce crystals from which good quality solar cells can be fabricated consistently.
NOVELTY - An optical article comprises a photopolymerizable composition disposed on a major surface of a substrate. The photopolymerizable composition comprises a silicon-containing resin comprising silicon-bonded hydrogen and aliphatic unsaturation, and a platinum catalyst providing 0.5-30 mass parts per million of platinum. The major surface imparts a positive or negative lens to the photopolymerizable composition.    USE - Optical article such as lens and light directing optics for solar concentrator and light emitting device such as light emitting diode, and waveguide used in edgelit backlight assembly and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The optical article has excellent photothermal stability, device stability and optical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the optical article.
NOVELTY - The system has several fuel cells, several manifolds, and a resin-made pipe component (20) fitted to the fuel cell stack (10). The pipe component includes a contact portion that contacts one surface of fuel cell stack, and several fluid passages such as hydrogen inlet passage (24), hydrogen outlet passage (26), air inlet passage (32), etc., extending from the contact portion. The fluid passages are connected to respective manifolds when the pipe component is fitted to one surface of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to anode dead end type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of each fuel cell can be maintained at an appropriate temperature, by supplying a liquid or coolant in the fuel cell stack, hence the fuel cell system can be maintained in a good power generation state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Pipe component (20)    Hydrogen inlet passage (24)    Hydrogen outlet passage (26)    Air inlet passage (32)
NOVELTY - Antimicrobial base material has base material and several antimicrobial metal projections formed on the surface of the base material. The antimicrobial metal projections are in contact with ambient atmosphere. The average value of contact angles exhibited by the base material and the antimicrobial metal projections is measured based on the result of the surface observation by a scanning electron microscope, is 90?oC or less.    USE - The antimicrobial base material is useful for suppressing the growth of microorganism such as bacteria, fungi and virus on window glass for construction, glass for partition, door glass, glass for motor vehicles, glass for display, mirror, solar cell, information portable apparatus, electronic device, optical component, glassware for biochemical experiment and optical fiber for surgery, in hospital, nursing home and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The antimicrobial base material has excellent abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and exhibits excellent antimicrobial effect for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of antimicrobial base material, involves performing in gas atmosphere that consists of inert gas, and depositing the antimicrobial metal in the shape of a projection on the surface of a base material by sputtering method, where the standard film thickness of the antimicrobial metal is 0.1-3 nm.
NOVELTY - The cell has a negative electrode structure (20) and a counter electrode structure (21) provided with a transparent electro-conductivity substrate. An oxide semiconductor layer is formed on a chemical conversion treatment film (27) which is formed in the surface of a metal electrode substrate (25) of the negative electrode structure.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - As the curvature factor of the solar cell is reduced, the cell size is reduced efficiently, so that conversion efficiency of the cell is maintained stably for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for paste for oxide semiconductor layer formation in dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode structure (20)    Counter electrode structure (21)    Metal electrode substrate (25)    Conversion treatment film (27)    Pigment (30)
NOVELTY - Cyclic flurosulfonyl imide salt (1) is new.    USE - Used as electrolyte for electrolyte liquid used for electrochemical device (all claimed) such as lithium ion battery, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and solar cell for display device, and also used as optical resolution agent, lubricant, gas detection agent for gas sensors, temperature sensitive agent for temperature sensors, gas absorbent, chemical agents (percutaneous absorption enhancer, enzyme coating agent, etc.), and liquid immersion liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic flurosulfonyl imide salt has low volatile property, high compatibility, and excellent flame retardance, and provides battery with excellent charging and discharging characteristics, electroconductivity, low corrosivity and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cyclic flurosulfonyl imide salt of formula (1) is new.    n=1,2,3 or 4;    (M)n+ = n-valent metal positive ion, such as alkali metal ion, organic ammonium ion, sulfonium ion, oxonium ion, or phosphonium ion when n is 1, and n-valent metal positive ion, when n is 2, 3 or 4; and    X=H, halogen, 1-6C alkyl, 1-6C fluoroalkyl or 1-6C fluoroalkoxy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cyclic flurosulfonyl imide salt of formula (1).
NOVELTY - A photoelectric material comprises nanoparticles of an oxide semiconductor sensitized with at least one dye (I), or their salts, isomers and tautomers.    USE - For photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric material provides photovoltaic cell with favorable conversion efficiency and economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric material comprises nanoparticles of an oxide semiconductor sensitized with at least one dye of formula (I): Ar1-N=N-L-N=N-Ar2, or their salts, isomers and tautomers.    Ar1=aryl group having two adjacent substituents chosen from carboxylic acid, hydroxyl group, phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid ester, sulfonic acid and thiol group, where Ar1 is further optionally substituted with substituent(s) which do not interfere with bonding of the adjacent substituents to the oxide semiconductor;    Ar2=optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group;and    L=divalent linker.
NOVELTY - A foldable solar panel comprises at least two rigid cell assemblies (10, 10', 10") mounted opposite to each other, and each having two side edges; a corresponding number of folding cell assemblies (20, 20', 20") mounted opposite to each other between the rigid cell assemblies; and primary flexible seams (30, 30', 30") being bendable, and connecting a side edge of a corresponding rigid cell assembly to the adjacent outer side edge of the adjacent symmetric folding cell assembly half.    USE - A foldable solar panel for collecting energy from the sun direct use or storage.    ADVANTAGE - The panel is convenient to transport and can be folded thus preventing solar energy absorbing surfaces from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A foldable solar panel comprises at least two rigid cell assemblies (10, 10', 10") mounted opposite to each other, and each having two side edges; a corresponding number of folding cell assemblies (20, 20', 20") mounted opposite to each other between the rigid cell assemblies; and primary flexible seams (30, 30', 30") being bendable, and connecting a side edge of a corresponding rigid cell assembly to the adjacent outer side edge of the adjacent symmetric folding cell assembly half. Each folding cell assembly has two symmetric folding cell assembly halves mounted adjacent to each other and each having an inner side edge adjacent to each other, and an outer side edge adjacent to the side edges of the adjacent rigid cell assemblies; and a secondary flexible seam (21, 21', 21") bendable and connecting the inner edges of the adjacent symmetric folding cell assembly halves, and allowing the symmetric folding cell assembly halves to fold inward.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top view of a foldable solar panel mounted on a frame.    Rigid cell assemblies (10, 10', 10")    Folding cell assemblies (20, 20', 20")    Secondary flexible seam (21, 21', 21")    Primary flexible (30, 30', 30")    Frame (40)
NOVELTY - A sealing portion (106) comprised with adhesive bonds the flexible barrier layers (102,104) to define internal pathway (108). An inlet port and outlet port are provided through the barrier layers. A hinge is provided in the pathway to allow the transfer of fluid around bends.    USE - Fluid distribution device for transferring fluid from a fuel cell source and distributing fuel to one or more fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the device is manufactured easily and reliably, it is suited to thin planar fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fluid distribution device.    Fluid distribution device (100)    Flexible barrier layers (102,104)    Sealing portion (106)    Pathway (108)    Through holes (110,112,116)
NOVELTY - Preparing an electrode having an electrochemical catalyst layer, comprises: providing a substrate having a conductive layer on it; immersing the substrate in a first solution having a conditioner to form a conditioner layer on the surface of the conductive layer; and immersing the substrate in a second solution having polymer-capped noble metal nano-clusters dispersed in it, where the conditioner layer on the substrate attracts the polymer-capped noble metal nano-clusters to form a polymer-protected electrochemical catalyst layer on the conditioner layer of the substrate.    USE - The electrode having electrochemical catalyst layer prepared by the method is useful for producing an electrochemical device, which is a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can be carried out under ambient conditions and is cost effective due to the less usage of noble metal, which is used as a catalyst layer in an electrode for electrochemical devices and is suitable for mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing an electrochemical device with an electrode having an electrochemical catalyst layer, comprising: laminating a first electrode and a second electrode by a sealing layer, where at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is formed by the above method; and injecting an electrolyte into a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode through an inlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the working principle of a conventional dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - A plug housing (15) has engaging portions (17) on a side wall. A socket housing (18) has latching protrusions (19) on a side wall for engaging with the engaging portions when plug housing and socket housing are coupled. The cover portions (20) are formed near the openings of the engaging portions for covering the latching portions (19a) of the latching protrusions when in an engaged state with engaging portions. The cover has openings (20a) on both sides such that latching portions are exposed.    USE - Connector for connecting electric power lines of solar cell (claimed) module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cover covers the latching portions of latching protrusions, the external force is not applied to the latching portions and an electrically stable connector is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of connector.    Plug housing (15)    Engaging portions (17)    Socket housing (18)    Latching protrusions (19)    Latching portions (19a)    Cover portions (20)    Openings (20a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a catalyst (10) purifying exhaust gas. A support mat (20) is arranged to cover the catalyst. A shell (30) accommodates the catalyst and the support mat. An inlet unit (40) and an outlet unit (50) are joined to both sides of the shell through end cones (60), where each end cone contacting the shell is bent. End part of the end-cone is formed with both side end point of the shell. A welding section is formed in contact point of the shell and the end-cone.    USE - Catalytic converter apparatus for exhaust gas of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the catalyst from being blocked by the corrosion of the support mat, and mechanically cuts off the exhaust gas flowing in the direction of the support mat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a catalytic converter apparatus.    Catalytic converter apparatus (1)    Catalyst (10)    Support mat (20)    Shell (30)    Inlet unit (40)    Outlet unit (50)    End cones (60)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple solar cells (211-214) formed on an upper portion of a solar cell unit (200). A lens unit (300) is included with multiple lenses (301-304) adhered on an upper portion of the solar cell unit corresponding to the solar cells. The lens unit is comprised of a transparent board and multiple lenses formed on the transparent board. An ultraviolet absorbing film is provided between the transparent board and the lenses, or between the lens unit and the solar cell unit. The ultraviolet absorbing film is made of titanium dioxide.    USE - Optical focusing solar cell module for power generation and heating.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents deterioration of the solar cells by absorbing ultraviolet rays incident upon the solar cell module by the ultraviolet absorbing film, thus obtaining excellent reliability. Multiple lenses are adhered on top of the solar cell portion to focus sunlight on the solar cells, thus increasing efficiency of the module. The solar cell is protected from an inferior climatope by positioning the lens array at the surface of the module, thus extending the lifetime of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembling method of an optical focusing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an optical focusing solar cell module. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell unit (200)    Solar cells (211-214)    Lens unit (300)    Lenses (301-304)
NOVELTY - The modifier (30) has ejector (70) which is arranged at connection part of air flow path (56a) and fuel flow path (60b). The ejector mixes the fuel with air supplied to heating unit (54a), and emits the mixture to the heating unit. A cutoff valve (92) interrupts the supply of fuel to heating unit when the anode off gas emitted from fuel cell (10) is supplied to the heating unit as a fuel for combustion. The branch valve (72), bypass (74) and needle valve decreases the flow path resistance of ejector after supply of fuel to heating unit is interrupted.    USE - Modifier used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Generates pre-mixing gas without complicating structure of modifier. Reduces power consumption of combustion air pump while decreasing the pressure loss produced when air passes in ejector to reduce burden of combustion air pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of modifier of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Modifier (30)    Heating unit (54a)    Air flow path (56a)    Fuel flow path (60b)    Ejector (70)    Branch valve (72)    Bypass (74)    Cutoff valve (92)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film (2) is provided on one side of the board (1) and a positive electrode film (6) is provided on other side of board opposing the transparent conductive film. A photoelectric-conversion layer is formed between positive electrode film and transparent conductive film. The edge portion of positive electrode film is electrically connected to the edge portion of transparent conductive film of solar cell (12).    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for use in composite-type apparatus (claimed). Can also be used in light source, I-V curve tracer and current-voltage measuring device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with stable power generation characteristics is provided by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite-type apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Board (1)    Transparent conductive film (2)    Positive electrode film (6)    Partition (7)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel supply board (101) comprises greater than or equal to 2 through hole (102) in the surface, concave flow path (103) for supplying liquid fuel to the through-hole from a liquid fuel supply source using capillary force and a liquid storage (104) in the outer peripheral part.    USE - Liquid fuel supply board for a passive system drive fuel cell for supplying liquid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Does not utilize auxiliary machines such as a pump for flowing liquid fuel to a flow path and blower, and has reduced size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) passive system drive fuel cell;and    (2) supplying a liquid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the liquid fuel supply board.    Liquid fuel supply board (101)    Through hole (102)    Concave flow path (103)    Liquid storage (104)    Concave supply path (114)
NOVELTY - A matrix formed of particles comprising silica dispersed and adhered on surface of base material (1) or formed using original mold comprising silica dispersed and adhered on surface of base material is pressed together with side(s) of substrate precursor and the surface shape of the matrix is transferred to the precursor to form a substrate (3) having transparent electroconductive film.    USE - Manufacture of substrate (claimed). Uses of the substrate include but are not limited in touch panel, plasma display panel, liquid crystal display, electroluminescence display, solar cell, surface acoustic wave device, infrared cut material, window glass coating, gas sensor, optical splitter, optical switch, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate having favorable transparency and surface resistance is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A matrix formed of particles comprising silica dispersed and adhered on surface of base material or formed using original mold comprising silica dispersed and adhered on surface of base material is pressed together with side(s) of substrate precursor and the surface shape of the matrix is transferred to the precursor to form a substrate having transparent electroconductive film. The transparent electroconductive film contains zinc oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of corrugated structure formation.    Base material (1)    Silica fine granular structure (2)    Substrate (3)
NOVELTY - A chamber (21a) has an infrared (IR) heater (70) that heats a board (8) having transparent conductive (TCO) film (8a). A portion of emitted radiation light rays having particular wavelength permeates the board and heats a black radiation board (72) which is arranged at the opposite side of the IR heater with respect to the board.    USE - Vacuum treating apparatus for use as thin-film production apparatus while manufacturing silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass substrate is uniformly and efficiently heated in short time by heating the glass substrate from back surface with a black radiation board, using injected electric power.
NOVELTY - An electrode element structure has a photosystem protein complex and a transparent electrode which are connected by a molecule.    USE - Electrode element structure is used as photoelectric transducer for solar cell (claimed), sensor bioelement and biosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode element structure provides solar cell with high quantum yield.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a resin-made reflector (7) with light reflection concave surface (8) in which crystal semiconductor particle (2) is made to condense. An opening is provided in lower end of light reflection surface through which the upper portion of crystal semiconductor particle is exposed. A transparent protective layer (12) covers the light reflection surface of light reflector.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light reflection surface is protected over a long period of time, and sufficient photoelectric conversion efficiency is maintained for long time. The current-collection effect is significantly improved, since the corrosion resistance of light reflection surface is improved by providing transparent protective layer. The crystal semiconductor particle is made to condense incident light efficiently. The deterioration of transparent protective layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Crystal semiconductor particle (2)    Insulating layer (4)    Light reflector (7)    Light reflection surface (8)    Transparent protective layer (12)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell element (10) sealed between translucent board (9) and back surface board (15) using light-receiving surface side filler (13) and back surface side filler (14). A bypass diode (20) connected to the solar cell element is arranged in region away from region in which fillers are provided.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The change in quality of the fillers due to heat from diode can be prevented and the productivity of the reliable solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and cross-sectional views of the solar cell module.    Translucent board (9)    Solar cell element (10)    Light-receiving surface side filler (13)    Back surface side filler (14)    Back surface board (15)    Bypass diode (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an output cable (11) that is connected to output terminal (5a) of terminal plate, and wired along the inner wall surface of a protective wall (7a) formed in an endplate (7). The output cable is drawn out from the side of cell stack (3) rather than the endplate to the side of cell lamination direction of cell stack, and connected to a relay (14). The output cable is protected by the endplate. A board (12) is provided in the cell lamination direction side of the cell stack, so that the output cable is covered.    USE - Polyelectrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be mounted in fuel cell vehicle in the state at which the cell lamination direction corresponds to the front-back direction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell stack (3)    Output terminal of terminal plate (5a)    Endplate (7)    Protective wall of endplate (7a)    Output cable (11)    Board (12)    Relay (14)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an interruption electrical machinery device for supplying electricity during generation of fuel cell (30). An electrical relay is positioned in a cable for supplying electric power from a mains-power-supply (PP) to the machinery device when not performing power generation of fuel cell. A control apparatus (140) controls the relay for supplying electricity to machinery device intermittently when generation of fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the incidental apparatus of fuel cell is reduced efficiently when no electric power generation of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (30)    Control apparatus (140)    Raw material gas line (61)    Mains-power-supply (PP)
NOVELTY - The plasma-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus has a pair of electrode plates (17) opposing each other in a reaction chamber (12) for plasma generation. A support plate is arranged between electrode plates for mounting a substrate (1) for film formation. The porosity of the support plate made of carbon impregnated with metal or thermosetting resin is 10%.    USE - Plasma-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus for use in solar-cell manufacture. Can also be used in manufacture of semiconductor device and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of film on the plate is prevented and the membrane stress given to the plate is reduced. The curvature of the plate is reduced as porosity is made low by using resin or metal impregnated carbon material. Hence frequent replacement of plate and fall in productivity are avoided. The substrate can be aligned at predetermined place correctly. Hence favorable film quality is obtained and generation of crack of the substrate is prevented. The contact area of substrate and plate during film formation is reduced. Hence static electricity is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film-forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plasma-CVD apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Reaction chamber (12)    Electric power supply unit (16)    Electrode plate (17)    Leak valve (19)
NOVELTY - A crosslinked polymer comprises polymer which has branched structure and matrix polymer.    USE - A crosslinked polymer.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved heat resistance and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a crosslinked polymer.
NOVELTY - A sealing sheet covers a base plate (1) on which the layer to be laminated are arranged. The base plate has a peripheral frame (1a) with an air exhaustion hole in the space between the base plate and sheet. An exhaust port (1b) with a spherical front end (1e) is connected to the hole.    USE - Vacuum lamination method for amorphous-silicon solar cell module installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust port can be inserted in the funnel shaped receiving side even when the position of the vacuum lamination apparatus and the vacuum pump deviates from original position. Hence the need for taking additional effort for performing alignment during connection of the lamination apparatus to the pump is reduced. The solar cell can be manufactured at high productivity levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vacuum lamination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vacuum lamination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base plate (1)    Frame (1a)    Exhaust port (1b)    Front end of exhaust port (1e)    Sheet tube section (2)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell module (100) comprises several tube-type fuel cells accommodated in a case (10). The case includes a flow path (37) for coolant, manifolds (31,32) for hydrogen and manifolds (33,34) for coolant. A sealing element (40) such as a bead gasket is arranged in the circumference of the outer surface of the case.    USE - Polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (PEFC) module.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance can be improved, while maintaining uniform temperature of several tube-type fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (10)    Manifolds for hydrogen (31,32)    Manifolds for coolant (33,34)    Coolant flow path (37)    Sealing element (40)    Fuel cell module (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon coated metal component (10) has an electroconductive carbon film (2) formed at the surface of a metallic component (1). The metallic component contains equal amount of carbon before and after formation of electroconductive carbon film.    USE - Carbon coated metal component is used as separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon coated metal component has excellent electroconductivity and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon coated metal component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of carbon coated metal component.    Substrate (1)    Electroconductive carbon film (2)    Carbon coated metal component (10)
NOVELTY - A tetrathiafulvalene derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel tetrathiafulvalene derivative is used for manufacturing organic transistor, organic solar cell (both claimed) electric transducer of sun light, and electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - Tetrathiafulvalene derivative provides organic transistor having excellent transistor characteristics and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tetrathiafulvalene derivative of formula (1) is new. 4',5'-bis-methylsulfanyl-(2,2')bi((1,3)dithiolylidene)-4,5-diamide    X=electron acceptor group;and    Y'=electron donor group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an organic transistor.    Substrate (10)    Gate electrode (11)    Gate insulating film (12)    Drain electrode and source electrode (14,15)    Organic film (16)
NOVELTY - The polymer layer is deposited on a substrate and stamped using embossing tool to form an embossed polymer layer. The embossing tool has array of adjacent cells (A) and array of adjacent cells (B) separated by certain distance within the embossed polymer layer.    USE - Fabrication of patterned structure used for electrochemical cell such as dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) (claimed) and electrochromic display device (ECD).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high resolution patterned structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer layer is deposited on a substrate and stamped using embossing tool to form an embossed polymer layer. The embossing tool has array of adjacent cells (A) and array of adjacent cells (B) separated by certain distance within the embossed polymer layer. The method further comprises conductive layer hydrophobic material and metal oxide solution. The conductive layer is metallic single layer or metal-polymer double layer.
NOVELTY - Dividing grooves (8) having predetermined depth are formed on a semiconductor substrate (1), so as not to be parallel to reference lines ( alpha , beta ) of a cleavage plane of the substrate. The semiconductor substrate is fractured by bending along the dividing grooves.    USE - Fracturing method of semiconductor substrate e.g. single crystal silicon substrate and gallium arsenide substrate, for use in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the dividing grooves are not parallel to the cleavage plane, concentration of stress on specific portion of the substrate is prevented. Thus the generation of breakage during fracturing process is prevented and the yield of semiconductor substrate is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fracturing method of solar cell; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view explaining method of fracturing the solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Electrode (7)    Dividing grooves (8,8a-8e)
NOVELTY - The photo-electrode (10) has conductive substrate (12) which is formed by coating light transmissive glass substrate with transparent conductive film and in which meso-porous metal oxide thin film (13) and porous metal oxide film (14) are formed. The meso-porous metal oxide thin film allow electrons to be directly transferred via the meso-pores. The porous metal oxide film which consists of metal oxide nanoparticles, absorbs sunlight and functions as catalyst and electrical conductor. A photosensitive dye e.g. rubidium based dye solution is adsorbed on surface of porous metal oxide film.    USE - Photo-electrode for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to facilitate electron transfer and enhance the electron transfer efficiency by allowing electrons to be directly transferred through the meso-pores, without passing through the crystal boundaries, to the conductive substrate. Improves the transparency of the conductive substrate by coating the conductive substrate with a meso-porous metal oxide thin film, thus, improves light transmittance. Provides efficient transition metal oxide layer-to-substrate adhesion and efficient photoelectric conversion. Improves energy conversion efficiency and prevents light scattering caused by the roughness of the substrate by preventing the direct contact between the substrate and the electrolyte through a blocking layer formed on the meso-porous metal oxide thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation process for photo-electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell with photo-electrode.    Photo-electrode (10)    Conductive substrate (12)    Meso-porous metal oxide thin film (13)    Porous metal oxide film (14)    Electrolyte (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) and a direct current to direct current converter (2) which is coupled to the fuel cell, and is coupled to an energy store (3). A control unit is connected to the fuel cell and to the direct current to direct current converter. The control unit comprises a performance characteristics regulator that receives a current value (I-bz), a voltage value (U-bz) from the fuel cell and a value for an additional operating variable of the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is connected to the fuel cell and to the direct current to direct current converter. The control unit comprises a performance characteristics regulator that receives a current value, a voltage value from the fuel cell and a value for an additional operating variable of the fuel cell system, and thus enables to balance the aging processes of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an active hybrid system    (2) a method for controlling a characteristic diagram of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an interconnection of a gas cell and energy storage in an active hybrid system.    Fuel cell (1)    Direct current to direct current converter (2)    Energy store (3)    Current value (I-bz)    Voltage value (U-bz)
NOVELTY - The component has a glass base plate, a transparent front electrode, and a transparent back electrode including transparent conductive oxide and a ultra-white reflecting layer. Reflectivity of red light and infrared light of ultra-white reflecting layer is greater than 95 percent. The reflecting layer is selected from one of a stable insulator, semiconductor or conductor. A film layer resistance of the back electrode is less than 60 ohm, when the reflecting layer have bad conductivity. The reflecting layer is made of materials barium sulphate to prepare ultra-bright optics reflecting lens.    USE - P-i-n type photovoltaic component.    ADVANTAGE - The component enables the weakly absorbed long wave light to be reflected to the semiconductor absorbing layer of the solar cell at the interface of the TCO and the ultra-white reflecting layer, thus increasing the light capturing ability and the photoelectric conversion rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a p-i-n type photovoltaic component.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has pin type photovoltaic units formed by a film based on silicon hydride, and a back electrode provided with a transparent conductive oxide and metal film. A light diffusion layer i.e. sulfur nitride film, is formed by plasma expanding chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) mode, and has thickness less than 10 microns. The transparent conductive oxide is made of zinc oxide.    USE - Pin type photovoltaic device for film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light diffusion layer is formed by plasma expanding chemical vapor deposition mode with high diffusion ability,so as to obviously increase the angle of the photon emitting into the photoelectric conversion layer, enhance the light trapping effect and improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pin type photovoltaic device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a sub-battery i.e. silicon-type PN junction battery, provided on a top layer (6), another sub-battery i.e. gallium arsenide-type PN junction battery, provided on a middle layer (4) and a third sub-battery i.e. gallium indium phosphide-type PN junction battery, provided on a bottom layer (1), where the sub-batteries are connected to form a series of connection structures through a tunnel junction (3). The connection structures of each sub-battery and between the sub-batteries are directly grown on a substrate of a silicon single crystal.    USE - Silicon based multi-junction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the solar battery avoids the need for matching the silicon with the gallium arsenide as well as increases the converting rate of the solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a silicon based multi-junction solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a silicon based multi-junction solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bottom layer (1)    Transition layer (2)    Tunnel junction (3)    Middle layer (4)    Top layer (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte with upper side placed in a battery container mounted with a fenestrated absorption box internally filled with hydrogen-eliminating catalyst. An assembly air plug is a valve-control assembly air plug. The absorption box is provided with an absorption box body (16) with a hole (18). An absorption box cover (17) is connected to the absorption box body and a hydrogen-eliminating catalyst (19) in the absorption box body. A positive plate is a bag-type nickel positive plate, a sintered nickel positive plate, a foamed nickel positive plate or a fiber nickel positive plate.    USE - Built-in maintenance-free cadmium-nickel alkaline battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charging efficiency of the battery is improved. The battery has stable discharging voltage, and secure and reliable quality. The battery has improved usage life period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a built-in maintenance-free cadmium-nickel alkaline battery.    Absorption box body (16)    Absorption box cover (17)    Hole (18)    Hydrogen-eliminating catalyst (19)
NOVELTY - Solar cell diffusion is improved by diffusing silicon sheet with oxygen and phosphorus oxychloride at 800-900 degrees C to generate phosphorus, phosphorus pentachloride, phosphorus oxide and chlorine gas with gas flux comprising nitrogen (20-35 l/minute) and oxygen (2-3.5 l/minute) for 20-40 minutes; aerating oxygen (1-4 l/minute) to redistribute and react with un-consumed phosphorus pentachloride and generate phosphorus which continuously diffuses; and feeding phosphorus atom to combine with redistribution.    USE - Method for improving solar cell diffusion (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of improving transform efficiency of high resistivity mono-crystalline silicon solar cell; provides solar cell with surface block resistance of 28-38 Omega /m2; and is simple, convenient and low in cost. The diffused silicon has uniformly diffused surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solar cell diffusion improving method comprises using silicon as raw material having P-type conductivity, thickness of 280-310 mu m and resistivity of 0.5-10 Omega -cm; diffusing silicon sheet with oxygen and phosphorus oxychloride at 800-900 degrees C to generate phosphorus, phosphorus pentachloride, phosphorus oxide and chlorine gas with gas flux comprising nitrogen (20-35 l/minute) and oxygen (2-3.5 l/minute) for 20-40 minutes; aerating oxygen (1-4 l/minute) to redistribute and react with un-consumed phosphorus pentachloride and generate phosphorus which continuously diffuses; and feeding phosphorus atom to combine with redistribution. The diffusion step includes equations such as Si + O2 yielding SiO2; 5POCl3 yielding 3PCl5+P2O5; 4PCl5+5O2 yielding 2P2O5+10Cl2 (gas); and 2P2O5+5Si yielding 5SiO2+4P. The aerating step includes equations such as 4PCl5+5O2 yielding 2P2O5+10Cl2 (gas); and 2P2O5+5Si yielding 5SiO2+4P. The aeration is controlled at 830-900 degrees C and is carried out with gas flux comprising nitrogen (20-365 l/minute) and oxygen (1-4 l/minute) for 5-15 minutes.
NOVELTY - A film photo-electric device comprises transparent conductive front electric contact layer, pin-type photoelectric unit(s) and reflective conductive back electric contact layer. The transparent contact layer comprises transparent conductive oxide. Each photo-electric unit comprises semiconductor film comprising silicon hydride. The reflective contact layer comprises transparent conductive oxide film, silver film, diffusion barrier film and aluminum film. The barrier film comprises aluminum-doped zinc oxide.    USE - The film photo-electric device for silicon solar cell useful for actual photovoltaic application.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a structure with high reflectivity and strong stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A film photo-electric device comprises transparent conductive front electric contact layer, pin-type photoelectric unit(s), and reflective conductive back electric contact layer. The transparent contact layer comprises transparent conductive oxide such as doped stannic oxide or doped zinc oxide, and fluorine-doped stannic oxide, or aluminum-doped zinc oxide. Each photo-electric unit comprises semiconductor film comprising silicon hydride. The reflective contact layer comprises transparent conductive oxide film comprising aluminum-doped zinc oxide, silver film (less than 60 nm thick), diffusion barrier film with good conductivity ( not greater than 50 nm thick), and aluminum film (larger than 100 nm thick). The barrier film comprises aluminum-doped zinc oxide. The film photo-electric device is connected with other photo-electric device in series or in parallel to form photoelectric device with larger output power. The film structures are non-crystal, nano-crystal, mixed phase or variant atom structure. The film photo-electric device is placed in hard or flexible substrate. The transparent conductive oxide film or diffusion barrier film has asymmetric chemical components and asymmetric thickness.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a waterproof macromolecule layer covered on a surface of the solar battery. A metal layer is located on the solar battery. The metal layer is selected from the group of aluminum metal layer, silver metal layer or silver aluminum layer, where the thickness of metal layer amounts to 10 angstroms to10 microns. The material of the waterproof macromolecule layer is selected from a group of photo-hardening material, thermal hardening material or spontaneous hardening material.    USE - Organic solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the metal layer and the waterproof macromolecule layer prevents the infiltration of the water and oxygen into the solar battery, thus effectively improving the usage life and efficiency of solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an organic solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an organic solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode material layer that covers a photoelectric conversion layer, an electrode, and a transparent substrate. A part of the electrode material layer and a part of the photoelectric conversion layer are removed to form multiple openings in a Y-direction for exposing an electrode surface. Multiple openings in X direction are formed with another set of openings in X direction to isolate the electrode material layer from a comb-type electrode and two-dimensional arranged electrodes.    USE - Method for manufacturing a film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the occurrence of the short circuit so that the influence of the technical yield due to laser cutting technique at high temperature is avoided. The part of the electrode material layer and the part of the photoelectric conversion layer are removed to form multiple openings in the Y-direction for exposing the electrode surface, thus exposing the transparent substrate without covering the transparent electrode, and hence improving the rate of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a film solar battery module comprising multiple batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a film solar battery module.
NOVELTY - A organic membrane (11) formed in the predetermined portion is subjected to organic cover layer (12) formation process which forms an organic cover layer containing metal complex into the portion with respect to the organic cover layer remained after pattering. The portion of the organic membrane in which the cover layer is not formed is subjected to etching by irradiating plasma from the upper portion of the organic cover layer. Thus, the organic membrane is patterned.    USE - Patterning of organic membrane used in organic transistor, organic electroluminescent element and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently patterns the organic membrane with reduced voltage and prevents emission of light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A organic membrane formed in the predetermined portion is subjected to organic cover layer formation process which forms an organic cover layer containing metal complex into the portion with respect to the organic cover layer remained after pattering. The portion of the organic membrane in which the cover layer is not formed is subjected to etching by irradiating plasma from the upper portion of the organic cover layer. Thus, the organic membrane is patterned. The metal complex in the organic layer is chosen from tris(8-hydroxyquinoline) aluminum, tris(2-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl-C,N)-iridium, tris(dibenzoylmethane)mono(4,7-diphenylphenathroline)europium(III), 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethyl-21H,23H-porphine, platinum (II), copper(II)phthalocyanine, bis(8-hydroxyquinolato)zinc, 1,10-phenanthrolene ruthenium chloride, cis-1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethylene osmium (II).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the patterning method of organic membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Organic membrane (11)    Organic cover layer (12)
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell comprises pathway along which fluid passes for treatment; anode (63) located in pathway and able to transfer electrons released from organic or inorganic compounds to an external circuit; cathode (64) located in pathway and able to transfer electrons from external circuit to electron acceptors in fluid and separator located between the anode and cathode, which allows flow of ions in fluid from anode to cathode.    USE - Microbial fuel cell for treatment of fluid containing organic and/or inorganic compounds.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell reduces nitrate ions created by nitrification process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for treating a fluid in microbial fuel cell comprising passing fluid through anode for biological oxidation processes; passing fluid from anode to cathode and then passing fluid through cathode for reduction processes; allowing passage of ions from anode to cathode; and developing voltage between anode and cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a microbial fuel cell.    Membrane (62)    Anode (63)    Cathode (64)    Sump (70)    Feed pump (74)
NOVELTY - Reducing the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica layer on a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel article, e.g. fuel cell interconnect (50), subjected to high temperature conditions when in use comprises prior to placing the article in use, subjecting article to conditions such that silica including silicon derived from steel forms on a steel surface. The article is heated in an oxidizing atmosphere to form silica including silicon derived from steel on a steel surface. A portion of the silicon is depleted from a near-surface region of the ferritic stainless steel.    USE - Method of reducing the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica layer on a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel article, preferably mill product, sheet or fuel cell interconnect, subjected to high temperature conditions when in use (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method alters the silicon content of at least a sub-surface region of the steel to inhibit formation of silica when the treated article is subjected to high-temperature oxidizing conditions in service.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a fuel cell interconnect; and    (2) a method of treating a fuel cell interconnect comprising a silicon-containing ferritic stainless steel to reduce the tendency for formation of an electrically resistive silica scale on a surface of the interconnect when subjected to high temperature conditions in service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a planar solid oxide fuel cell.    Single energy conversion cell (12)    Adjacent energy conversion cell (14)    Cathode (20)    Anode (30)    Electrolyte (40)    Fuel cell interconnect (50)    Cathode (60)
NOVELTY - A low platinum cathode catalyst comprises a porous carbon bearer such as Vulcan XV72 (RTM: carbon bearer) and AD100 (RTM: acetylene black), and a platinum-cobalt alloy (1). The total platinum and cobalt content in the catalyst is 9.5-15 mass%. The cobalt in the platinum-cobalt alloy is incorporated into the platinum lattice. The ratio between the cobalt and platinum content on the surface of the catalyst particles is 0.4-0.5, and the mean size of the catalyst particles is 3-5 nm.    USE - Low platinum cathode catalysts is used for alcohol fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low platinum cathode catalyst comprises a porous carbon bearer such as Vulcan XV72 (RTM: carbon bearer) and AD100 (RTM: acetylene black), and a platinum-cobalt alloy (PtaCob, where a is 0.5-0.7, and b is from 0.3-0.5, a+b is 1). The total platinum and cobalt content in the catalyst is 9.5-15 mass%. The cobalt in the platinum-cobalt alloy is incorporated into the platinum lattice. The ratio between the cobalt and platinum content on the surface of the catalyst particles is 0.4-0.5, and the mean size of the catalyst particles is 3-5 nm.
NOVELTY - Flow of air (174) is provided to the cathodes (19) of a fuel cell stack, in an amount in excess of the stoichiometric amount for a limiting stack current for a period of time required to provide the amount of heat for a fixed time of about 20 seconds or until the temperature of the fuel cell stack is determined to have reached 0 degrees Centigrade. The electrical output connections (155,156) of the fuel cell stack are short-circuited by switches (200,211,212) after providing flow of hydrogen to the anodes of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Heating method for fuel cell stack of fuel cell power plant in vehicle engine propulsion system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides oxidant to assure stoichiometric amount for limiting stack current. Melts ice in fuel cell stack to enable rapid cold starting of vehicle engine from frozen condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary schematic drawing of a fuel cell power plant.    Cathodes (19)    Electrical output connections (155,156)    Air (174)    Controller (185)    Switches (200,211,212)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a transfer pattern on a film base material to form a transfer film (S202). The transfer pattern comprises a transfer pattern material and transfer pattern depressions. The transfer film is transferred onto a substrate so that the transfer pattern material contacts the substrate (S204). The film base material is separated from the transfer pattern material (S206). A paste is applied into the transfer pattern depressions to form a paste pattern (S208). The paste is solidified before the transfer pattern material is removed (S210).    USE - Forming method for paste pattern. Uses include but are not limited to electrode pattern of solar cell, wiring pattern of wiring board, or barrier rib of plasma display panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and cost effective formation of paste pattern with high aspect ratio and without reducing paste pattern properties. Minimizes risk of deformation of paste pattern during production, thus desired paste pattern properties can be reliably obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transfer film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of paste pattern forming method.    Preparation of transfer film (S202)    Adherence of substrate and transfer Film (S204)    Separation of film base material (S206)    Filling of paste (S208)    Solidification of paste (S210)
NOVELTY - A p-n structure has conductive semiconductor layer (202) formed on conductive semiconductor substrate (201). A p-n junction is formed at interface between substrate and layer. An anti-reflection film (206) consisting of silicon oxy-nitride is formed on anti-reflection film (205) consisting of silicon nitride containing large amount of hydrogen. A front electrode (203) formed on film (206) according to predetermined pattern is connected to semiconductor layer through films. A rear electrode (204) formed at opposite side of front electrode is connected to substrate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reflectance of light incident onto the solar cell can be reduced and the passivating defects on the surface of the substrate by diffusion of hydrogen atom can be reduced. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    Conductive semiconductor substrate (201)    Conductive semiconductor layer (202)    Front electrode (203)    Rear electrode (204)    Anti-reflection films (205,206)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a porous anode layer (2), an electrolyte layer (1), and a porous cathode layer (3). The anode layer and cathode layer comprise an electrolyte material, at least one metal, and a catalyst material. The overall thickness of the fuel cell is made less than or equal to 150 micrometers.    USE - Thin reversible unsupported solid oxide fuel cell for converting fuel energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Less material is needed for a given rated power, thus reducing manufacturing cost. Provides symmetrical structure and compression of electrolyte layer and possibly the outer layer in case of a multilayer structure, thus improving mechanical stability of the cell. Provides high electronic conductivity without the need of percolating the catalyst material, thus improving overall performance of the cell. Coarsening of catalyst particles during sintering of the cell can be efficiently reduced or avoided. Requires less catalyst, thus further reducing the manufacturing cost. Less impregnation of current collection material is needed, thus contributing to performance increase. Achieves redox-stability of anode as nickel particles not necessarily constitute a percolating network.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a thin reversible solid oxide fuel cell producing method;    (2) a thin separation membrane; and    (3) a thin separation membrane producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of thin reversible solid oxide fuel cell.    Electrolyte layer (1)    Anode layer (2)    Cathode layer (3)
NOVELTY - The inflammable-substance sensor comprises an odorant-releasing material which releases an odorant due to chemical reaction of the inflammable substance.    USE - Inflammable-substance sensor is used for detecting fuel leakage from fuel tank and fuel flow path of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inflammable-substance sensor quickly and reliably recognizes and detects the fuel leakage of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inflammable-substance sensor comprises an odorant-releasing material which releases an odorant due to chemical reaction of the inflammable substance. The odorant comprises a product formed by chemical reaction of an intermediate product such as water. The inflammable substance is chosen from hydrogen, methanol and ethanol. The inflammable-substance sensor further comprises a catalyst portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of inflammable-substance sensor.    Reaction portion (11)    Support base material (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a multilayer structure comprising functional layers and release layers whose portions are formed between functional layers. One portion of functional layer is released by separating one or more release layers or a portion from one or more functional layers, to generate transferable structures. One or more transferable structures are printed onto a device substrate or device component supported by device substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing device e.g. photovoltaic device, electronic device, optical or electro-optic device, or device component such as P-N junction component, thin film transistor, single junction solar cell, photodiode, LED, laser, complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device, MOSFET device, metal epitaxial semiconductor FET (MESFET), high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device or device component can be reliably and efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for fabricating transferable semiconductor elements;    (2) method of assembling transferable semiconductor elements; and    (3) method for generating multilayer array of transferable semiconductor elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the release operation of functional materials elements or devices (FMEDs) using encapsulating mask layer.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (1) having stack of unit cells, each having an electrolyte membrane provided between electrode catalyst layers, and a control device. The control device recovers catalytic activity of electrode catalyst layers by increasing amount of water discharged from catalyst layers to a predetermined amount or more.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent power generation ability, and deterioration of catalyst is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Oxygen gas blower (35)    Fuel gas tank (37)    Fuel gas supply pipe (39)    Oxidizer gas filter (47)
NOVELTY - Producing a germanium-bearing silicon alloy comprises: contacting silicon tetrachloride and germanium tetrachloride with a liquid metal phase containing zinc to obtain a silicon- and germanium-bearing metal phase and zinc-chloride; separating the zinc-chloride from the silicon- and germanium-bearing metal phase; and purifying the silicon- and germanium-bearing metal phase at a temperature above the boiling point of zinc to vaporize zinc and obtaining germanium-bearing silicon alloy, where the contacting and the separation steps are performed in a single reactor.    USE - The germanium-bearing silicon alloys are useful as a base material for the production of crystalline silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces highly pure germanium-bearing silicon alloys. The method does not require complicated technologies and preserves the high purity of silicon tetra chloride and germanium tetrachloride towards the end product. The zinc can be recycled after electrolysis of the zinc-chloride. The direct production of germanium-bearing silicon alloy in the molten state allows a better integration of the feedstock production with the steps towards wafer production, providing an additional reduction in the total energy consumption of the process as well as in the cost of the wafer manufacturing.
NOVELTY - A metallic silicon is manufactured by purifying melting crude metal silicon through unidirectional solidification. The metallic silicon has purity of 3-6N and average grain size of 1 mm or more.    USE - Metallic silicon is used as solar-cell material, general industrial material (both claimed) such as substitute material of stainless steel component and quartz component, and raw material of alloy and semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic silicon has high purity and photoelectric conversion efficiency, and no crack. The metallic silicon is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metallic silicon which involves carrying out unidirectional solidification for melting crude metal silicon in a container which contains fine silica in an inner peripheral layer at velocity of 1 mm/minute or less, and cooling to 200 degrees C or less at rate of 2 degrees C/minute or less.
NOVELTY - A light source (104) e.g. tunable diode laser is positioned within an instrument enclosure (102). Two detectors (130,132) e.g. photo detectors, positioned within the instrument enclosure and disposed in the path of a split beam (112,114), quantify intensity of light transmitted in split beam as split beam traverses the instrument enclosure path length within the instrument enclosure. A control unit (134) receives and interprets signal from one detector and other signal from the other detector to calculate the water vapor partial pressure or density in the flowing humidified gas stream.    USE - Apparatus for detection and measurement of water vapor densities in gas stream. Uses include but are not limited to gas streams for fuel cells and exhaust streams from combustion processes in internal combustion engine in automotive application to measure partial pressures of products of combustion (POC), measurement of water vapor partial pressure in metal processing industry such as furnace or heating application, and other high humidity, high temperature environments such as sauna.    ADVANTAGE - Noise due to variations in the background gases is eliminated or reduced by measuring direct absorption. Ensures accurate, quick and reproducible measurements of water vapor partial pressure. Enables single line spectroscopy in which scanning the entire width of absorption line or even the peak absorption feature of the line is unnecessary by utilizing laser whose spectral bandwidth is much narrower than the bandwidth of absorption lines of interest.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the example of a humidity sensor.    Instrument enclosure (102)    Light source (104)    Split beam (112,114)    Detectors (130,132)    Control unit (134)
NOVELTY - The cell (12) has composite photoelectrode (10) having a substrate consisting of an electrically conductive network and porous photoactive charge carrier material located within the network. Another charge carrier material located between a counter electrode (16) and the photoelectrode is provided such that high surface area interface exists between the charge carrier materials. A porous electrically insulating separator material (30) is provided between the counter electrode and the charge carrier material provided between the counter and photoelectrodes.    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC).    ADVANTAGE - The open circuit voltages and durability of the photovoltaic cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the photovoltaic cell.    Composite photoelectrode (10)    Photovoltaic cell (12)    Counter electrode (16)    Separator material (30)    External circuit (32)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a front glass substrate (1); an active semiconductor film (5); an electrically conductive and transparent front electrode (3) located between at least the front glass substrate and the semiconductor film; and a buffer film (4) comprising tin oxide located between the front electrode and the semiconductor film.    USE - Photovoltaic device, particularly a solar cell for converting solar radiation and other light into usable electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device combines excellent matching properties of the low-conductivity tin oxide-based buffer film with excellent conductivity properties of the high-conductivity front electrode, thus resulting in an improved overall photovoltaic device. The buffer film used provides a good work-function match to a possible CdS/CdTe film and the front electrode; provides good durability in which the buffer film is able to withstand attacks of sulfur vapors at elevated temperatures during possible CdS/CdTe processing; may be at least partially conductive; and/or provides good mechanical durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrode structure for use in an electronic device; and    (2) a method of making the photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Front glass substrate (1)    Electrically conductive and transparent front electrode (3)    Buffer film (4)    Active semiconductor film (5)    Back electrode (7)
NOVELTY - Provision of a polymer electrolyte membrane (16) for a fuel cell (10) comprises providing a hydrocarbon membrane; and depositing fluorine on the hydrocarbon membrane to increase its acid content.    USE - For provision of a polymer electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell (claimed) useful for a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves proton-conductivity of hydrocarbon electrolyte membrane by increasing its acidity to make the membrane more like a perfluorosulfonic acid membrane, thus reducing fuel cell membrane cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a polymer electrolyte membrane (16) for a fuel cell (10), comprising a hydrocarbon base layer; and a fluorine layer deposited on the hydrocarbon base layer to increase its acid content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell including a polymer electrolyte membrane.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode side (12)    Anode side (14)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (16)    Cathode side catalyst layer (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel cell stack (14) having multiple fuel cell units including multiple power generation cell units and a pair of wet state detection cell units. One of the pair of wet state detection cell units comprises an excessively humidified state detection cell unit which is more sensitive of an excessively humidified state than the power generation cell units. The other one of the pair of wet state detection cell units comprises a dry state detection cell unit which is more sensitive of a dry state than the power generation cell units.    USE - Fuel cell for e.g. small electronic devices such as mobile phones and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell having a structure with which suitability of a wet state of the fuel cell is determined before the power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is reduced, thereby suppressing reduction in power generation efficiency to enable a supply of a stable output and appropriate control of the wet state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a structure of a fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel supply portion (11)    Oxidizer supply portion (12)    Humidifier (13)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Control device (15)
NOVELTY - The element containing core nanoparticles chosen from group IB and/or IIIA is coated on film, a thin film of ink, paste, or paint containing nanoparticles is formed, annealed, and element of group VIA is incorporated into film to form an absorber layer. The core nanoparticles of metal are chosen from group IB, IIIA or an element from group VIA. The film coated with nanoparticles have desired stoichiometric ratio of elements.    USE - Formation of absorber layer used for optical electronic device, photovoltaic device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber layer has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition of material; and    (2) method for coating nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (14) comprises several fuel cells coupled in parallel with the power bus (16). A pulse switch (S1) e.g. metal oxide semiconductor (MOSFET) transistor removes initial electrical short circuit path across fuel cells. A controller controls pulsing switch to current pulse from time-to-time. A zener diode (D2) provides a subsequent electrical short circuit path across fuel cells. The zener diode limits positive value of fuel cell stack voltage below maximum stack voltage limit when zener diode is reverse biased above breakdown voltage of zener diode.    USE - Fuel cell electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The performance efficiency of the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power system.    Fuel cell stack (14)    Power bus (16)    Oscillator (20)    Zener diode (D2)    Pulse switch (S1)
NOVELTY - Preparation of fuel for a fuel cell involves providing a fuel supply containing a first precursor reagent, and a second precursor reagent; isolating the first precursor reagent; and reacting the first precursor reagent with the second precursor reagent to form the fuel, where the fuel created contains no free hydrogen.    USE - For preparation of fuel (such as methanol, ammonia borane, hydrazine and borohydride) for a fuel cell (claimed) and fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply allows storage and packaging of precursors for in situ production. The fuel supply used in the method allows in situ production of fuel and contains reagents amenable to non-corrosive, low cost storage. The fuel supply can be easily inserted into the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The electrode for an anode of a fuel cell, comprises an electrode substrate, a catalyst layer having a first catalyst having a tungsten-containing compound and a second catalyst having a noble metal, and an anode of the fuel cell. The catalyst layer is arranged on the electrode substrate. The first catalyst and the second catalyst comprise a physical mixture, and are mixed in a weight ratio of 99-50:1-50. The second catalyst (0.01-50 parts by weight) is supported on the first catalyst (99.99-50 parts by weight).    USE - Useful for an anode of a fuel cell that is useful for non-polluting automobiles, and electricity generation systems and portable power sources for mobile equipment and military equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reduces the cost of a fuel cell, has improved catalyst efficiency, and prevents a reduction in the diffusion efficiency due to water generated during operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a membrane-electrode assembly; and    (2) a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a membrane-electrode assembly:    Cathode; (21)    Anode; (22)    Polymer electrolyte membrane. (25)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used in the production of solar photo cells. The hetero-electric photo cell, which converts into electrical energy the electromagnetic radiation falling on it contains layers of the semiconductor located on a metallic plate of p- and n-type with pn as the transition between them, introduced into the n-type semiconductor nano-particles of metal of the size less than the wavelength of the specified radiation at concentration specified for the nano-particles in the specified layer (1-5) 10-2 of the volume fractions. In the specified layer of the semiconductor of n-type nano-particles are enclosed in a shell having the form similar to the form of the surface specified nano-particles, made from a polymer, for example, PVP (poly 2-vinylpyridine), with a thickness of the characteristic size specified nano-particles. The invention makes it possible to substantially increase efficiency.    USE - Physics.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency in the solar photo cells.2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The manufacture method involves forming a texturized surface on a substrate, and then forming a light absorption layer corresponding to a P-type semiconductor on top of the substrate. A window layer is then formed corresponding to an N-type semiconductor using photo absorbent imprinting process to form a photoelectric converter configured to convert light into electric signal through the PN junction. The texturized surface is molded into the thin film structure provided on the substrate of the photoelectric converter.    USE - Photoelectric converter manufacture method for making photoelectric converter (claimed) e.g. solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a method for effectively forming the texturized surface on the light absorption layer of the thin film structure of a photoelectric converter. Ensures enhanced light collection efficiency due to the formation of texturized surface of the photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows is a flowchart showing the photoelectric converter manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Imprinting process (S200)    Light absorption layer formation step (S206)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has an inlet through which dry reaction gases are supplied to a fuel cell stack, and an outlet for supplying gases containing moisture after the reaction in the fuel cell stack. A sub-inlet discharges unreacted gases containing moisture from the fuel cell stack. A nafion tube bundle (110) is formed by nafion tubes for receiving multiple hollow fibers carrying out moisture exchange, when the reaction gases pass. The nafion tube bundle is received in a housing (10) while forming an eddy-like structure by being successively wound from one side.    USE - Nafion membrane humidifier for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier increases the retention time of dry air and increases the contact area with dry air, thus improving the humidifying efficiency. The humidifier improves the by-pass factor without requiring additional configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a nafion membrane humidifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing (10)    Nafion membrane humidifier (100)    Nafion tube bundle (110)
NOVELTY - The device has an n-type nitride semiconductor layer (120) formed on a substrate (100). A gallium nitride (GaN) layer (130a) and an indium gallium nitride (InGaN) layer (130b) are arranged on a portion of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer to form a current diffusion layer (130). An active layer (140) is formed on the current diffusion layer, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer (150) is formed on the active layer. A p-type electrode (170) is formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer, and an n-type electrode (180) is formed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer.    USE - Nitride semiconductor device for e.g. emitting device, solar battery, optical sensor and power device.    ADVANTAGE - The indium gallium nitride (InGaN) layer is arranged on the portion of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer to form a current diffusion layer that improves a current diffusion effect. The device has high efficiency and reliability, and improves the electrostatic discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a nitride semiconductor device.    Substrate (100)    N-type nitride semiconductor layer (120)    Current diffusion layer (130)    Gallium nitride layer (130a)    Indium gallium nitride layer (130b)    Active layer (140)    P-type nitride semiconductor layer (150)    P-type electrode (170)    N-type electrode (180)
NOVELTY - The structure has a conductive electrode (102) formed on an inner surface of a top substrate (101), and an oxide semiconductor porous cathode (103) formed over the electrode (102). A concave groove is formed on a bottom substrate towards a counter electrode (104) using a coating layer that is resistant to a glass substrate corrosion liquid and corrosion. The electrode (104) is formed in the groove. The counter electrode is made of carbon nanotube, nano carbon black, graphite powder, conductivity polymer and platinum. The electrode (103) is made of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and tin oxide.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell structure for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents the short circuit between the anode and the cathode even though the gap between the anode and the cathode is narrowed by arranging the anode and the cathode in the concave groove. The membrane electrode assembly is filled in the concave groove, thus easily manufacturing various multilayers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell    (2) a dye-sensitized solar cell intaglio substrate    (3) a monolithic dye sensitized solar cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell structure.    Top substrate (101)    Conductive electrode (102)    Oxide semiconductor porous cathode (103)    Counter electrode (104)    Electrolyte (105)
NOVELTY - A gasket composition for a fuel cell is provided to reduce the ion elution of metal oxides, to prevent the catalytic poisoning of a membrane electrode assembly, to increase the lifetime of a fuel cell, to improve the compression set at a low temperature and to enhance durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gasket composition for a fuel cell comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer which comprises a vinylidene fluoride monomer and a hexafluoropropylene monomer; 2-5 parts by weight of a crosslinking agent which comprises a peroxide curing agent; and 0-4 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler which comprises carbon black. Preferably the gasket composition comprises a cure site monomer; and the peroxide curing agent is 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)hexane (DBPH).Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A gasket composition for a fuel cell is provided to prevent hydrolysis, to reduce the ion elution of metal oxide for preventing the catalytic poisoning of a membrane electrode assembly, to increase the lifetime of a fuel cell and to improve the compression set at a low temperature for enhancing the sealing property at a low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gasket composition for a fuel cell comprises 100 parts by weight of a polymer which comprises a vinylidene fluoride monomer, a tetrafluoroethylene monomer, and a perfluoromethyl vinyl ether monomer; 0-4 parts by weight of a pigment which comprises carbon black. Preferably the gasket composition comprises a cure site monomer. Preferably the composition comprises further 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)hexane (DBPH) as a peroxide curing agent, and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) as a crosslinking accelerator.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A solar cell module having a metal junction between solar cells is provided to obtain a uniform surface groove without a patterning process and an etching process by using a simple rolling method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module is formed with a plurality of solar cells. The solar cell includes a substrate formed with a metal or a plastic material, a solar cell layer(230) formed on the substrate, and an electrode layer formed on the solar cell layer. A part of the substrate of the solar cell is overlaid on a part of a substrate of another solar cell. The substrate includes a welding metal layer(250) which is overlaid on the electrode layer. The welding metal layer is formed with one or more metals selected from Au, Sn, Pb or Ag. The welding metal layer is formed on a lower part of the metal substrate or an upper surface of the plastic substrate. The electrode layer is conductive oxidation film or metal film.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a polymer membrane for a fuel cell, which is superior in proton conductivity and shape stability and has low fuel permeability and good stability at high temperature, and a preparation thereof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer membrane for a fuel cell comprises a polymer represented by the following formula. In the formula, R2 is O or NH, Y is H or a proton conducting group(provided that if R2 is O, then Y is a proton conducting group), n is an integer of 1-1,000,000, m is an integer of 1-1,000,000, A is -O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, or -P(Ph)O-, and Ar1 to Ar3 are identical to one another or are independently of one another substituted or unsubstituted C6-24 aromatic groups, wherein the substituent is a C1-24 alkyl group unsubstituted or substituted with O, N, and S, a C6-36 allyl group unsubstituted or substituted with O, N, and S, or halogen.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) comprises electrolyte film (20) provided with anode (22) on one surface and cathode (24) on other surface. A reverse current suppression layer (60) is provided in between electrolyte film and anode or cathode. The ionic conductivity of reverse current suppression layer is lower than electrolyte film during operating conditions at the time of electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse current produced in the fuel cell during re-starting or re-supplying of fuel gas, is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Solid polymer electrolyte film (20)    Anode (22)    Cathode (24)    Separator (36)    Flat cell (50)    Reverse current suppression layer (60)
NOVELTY - An alkali layer containing Ia group element is provided before or after the precursor layer of a chalcopyrite compound on electrode layer (I) formed on a substrate, and the Ia group element contained in the alkali layer is determined as follows. A specific portion of the alkali layer is covered by a closure component. The electric conductivity of an aqueous solution in the closure component is measured. The concentration of Ia group element in the aqueous solution is then calculated based on the electric conductivity.    USE - Measurement of Ia group element in semi-finished product of chalcopyrite type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and quick, and eliminates the need for cutting out samples for measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali layer containing Ia group element is provided before or after the precursor layer of a chalcopyrite compound on electrode layer (I) formed on a substrate, and the Ia group element contained in the alkali layer is determined as follows. A specific portion of the alkali layer is covered by a closure component. The electric conductivity of an aqueous solution in the closure component is measured by electric conductivity measurement unit (44) provided in the closure component. The concentration of Ia group element in the aqueous solution is then calculated based on the electric conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the wet measuring device for determining Ia group element.    Semi-finished product (30)    Wet measuring device (40)    Housing (42)    Electric conductivity measurement unit (44)    Stirring blade (46)
NOVELTY - Waste-liquid and fuel containers are supplied with respective liquids via a connection port (71) provided in valves (113-115) that connects/disconnects the port from the containers.    USE - Apparatus for supplying fuel to portable fuel cartridge used in electronic devices. Can be used in supply of liquid fuel such as methanol, ethanol, dimethyl ether, etc., to fuel cell used in mobile phone, note book computer, digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant, electronic notebook etc, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Supply of fuel other than the fuel recommended by the manufacturer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a field supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory diagrams of the connection interface of a liquid supply apparatus and an electronic device.    Connection port (71)    Flow path (72)    Data transmission terminals (73)    Fuel injection sampling interface (112)    Valves (113-115)
NOVELTY - An indium oxide powder and titanium oxide powder are mixed, and the mixed powder is heat-processed at 1300-1500 degrees C to obtain calcining powder. The calcining powder is ground to obtain granulation powder, and the granulated powder is molded and sintered at 1300-1500 degrees C, to obtain indium-titanium oxide sintered compact. The ratio of calcining powder and non-calcining powder of mixed powder is 65-95 mass%.    USE - Manufacture of indium-titanium oxide sintered compact used for vacuum deposition of transparent conductive film used for solar cell, liquid crystal unit and light receiving unit.    ADVANTAGE - The indium-titanium oxide sintered compact having excellent light transmittance, is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A composite material (5) has a wax layer having lamination of magnesium or magnesium alloy layer (2), titanium or titanium alloy layer (3) and nickel or nickel alloy layer (4), integrally provided on surface of a base material (1).    USE - Composite material is used for producing brazed product (claimed) used for cooler for fuel cell modifier and exhaust gas recirculation.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent fluidity, corrosion resistance and heat resistance, and surface color change is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of composite material.    Base material (1)    Magnesium or magnesium alloy layer (2)    Titanium or titanium alloy layer (3)    Nickel or nickel alloy layer (4)    Composite material (5)
NOVELTY - A piping is equipped with a negative pressure non-action unit used for converting the internal pressure into negative pressure at the time of fuel cell stop. An obstruction inhibition structure inhibits obstruction of rubber hose (30) by negative pressure produced from the stopping of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be restarted rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative pressure operation unit.    Negative pressure operation unit (24)    Rubber hose (30)    Collar (32)    Battery side pipe (34)    Valve side pipe (36)
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent substrate (1) and an opposition substrate (2) which are formed using a thermoplastic synthetic resin, while a sealing agent (3) is provided between the substrates. Two fusion portions (4) are provided between a spacer and both substrates, for sealing both the substrates.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrates of two structures are fixed firmly, so that the durability of the dye-sensitized solar cell is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Opposition substrate (2)    Sealing agent (3)    Fusion portion (4)    Electrolyte layer (6)
NOVELTY - A biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film contains thermoplastic resin, polyarylene sulfide and compatibilizing agent. The thermoplastic resin forms a dispersed phase with the compatibilizing agent. The mean dispersion of the dispersed phase has diameter of 100-900 nm. The biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film contains 100 inert particles at 1 mm2. The inert particles have particles size of 1 mu m or more.    USE - Biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film is used for capacitor (claimed), motor, transformer, circuit board, material, optical material, protective film, lithium ion battery material, fuel cell material and diaphragm.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film has excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, electrical property, self-recoverability, planarity, and provides highly reliable capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biaxial-orientation polyarylene sulfide film, which involves sintering metal fiber and/or metal powder using filter having filtration accuracy of 1 mu m or less. The filtered powder and/or fiber are laminated and are formed into a film.
NOVELTY - Metal colloidal particles are dispersed into an aqueous or non-aqueous type dispersion medium. The obtained mixture (a) is coated on a base-material surface and dried. The base material coated with the mixture (a) is then maintained at -200 degrees C under acidic-gas atmosphere for 5-120 minutes, to form metal film. The metal colloidal particles contain metal particles and a protective agent which carried out coordination modification on surface of the metal particles.    USE - Formation of metal film for electrode of solar cell (both claimed), and modular lead wire.    ADVANTAGE - The metal film with low electrical resistance, is efficiently formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Metal colloidal particles are dispersed into an aqueous or non-aqueous type dispersion medium. The obtained mixture (a) is coated on a base-material surface and dried. The base material coated with mixture (a) is then maintained at -200 degrees C under acidic-gas atmosphere for 5-120 minutes, to form metal film. The metal colloidal particles contain metal particles and a protective agent which carried out coordination modification on surface of the metal particles. The protective agent has a carbon structure (I) containing nitrogen and/or oxygen in a molecule, and a structure (II) which carried out coordination modification on surface of the metal particles using oxygen, nitrogen, atom group containing nitrogen and/or atom group containing oxygen. The protective agent further has a hydroxyl alkyl group in its molecular structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model of the metal colloidal particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen refueling station (1) has a hydrogen storage tank (2) for storing liquid hydrogen and/or slush hydrogen, a booster pump (3) for compressing liquid hydrogen flowing from storage tank, heating unit (4), hydrogen supply line (7), vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15) extending from hydrogen filling tank and control unit (10). The booster pump and heating unit are controlled based on temperature and/or pressure of hydrogen filling tank. The control unit controls temperature of hydrogen supplied to hydrogen filling tank.    USE - Hydrogen refueling station is used for supplying hydrogen to tank mounted in vehicle, such as fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen refueling station quickly enables filling of hydrogen gas to filling tank of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen refueling station (1) has a hydrogen storage tank (2) for storing liquid hydrogen and/or slush hydrogen, a booster pump (3) for compressing liquid hydrogen flowing from storage tank, heating unit (4) for heating hydrogen gas discharged from booster pump, hydrogen supply line (7), vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15) extending from hydrogen filling tank and control unit (10). The supply line (7) has coupler (12) connected to one end portion of supply line (15), and coupler (16) attached to other end portion. The booster pump and heating unit are controlled based on temperature and/or pressure of hydrogen filling tank. The control unit controls temperature of hydrogen supplied to hydrogen filling tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of hydrogen refueling station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen refueling station (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Booster pump (3)    Heating unit (4)    Hydrogen supply line (7)    Control unit (10)    Couplers (12,16)    Vehicle side hydrogen supply line (15)
NOVELTY - A fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex has ligand aromatic carboxylic acid having two adjacent alkoxyl groups as substituent. The fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex is graft-copolymerized with synthetic resin.    USE - Fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex used in composition with synthetic resin such as ethyl-vinyl acetate resin. The composition is used as luminescent resin panel, fluorescent film forming material and photovoltaic cell sealing agent used for silicon crystal-type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex has excellent stability and durability. The photovoltaic cell sealing agent formed using the fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex has uniform dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluorescence rare-earth-metal complex, which involves dissolving rare-earth metal oxide in mixture of organic solvent and inorganic acid, reacting with organic amine and carboxylic acid having two adjacent alkoxyl groups as substituent, followed by precipitating and fractionating the resulting mixture.
NOVELTY - A fuel gas holder (110) is filled with fuel gas. The fuel gas holder has a layer (I) formed using a material which has permeability with respect to fuel gas, a layer (II) formed in outer side of the layer (I), and an opening (113) penetrated in the thickness direction of the layer (II). The layer (II) is formed using a material having permeability with respect to fuel gas lower than layer (I). The fuel gas holder further has a catalyst layer formed by mixing catalyst material in a solid polymeric material.    USE - Fuel gas holder is used for fuel cell system (claimed) used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas holder has excellent reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel gas holder.    Fuel gas holder (110)    Resin layer (111)    Reinforcement layer (112)    Opening (113)    Attachment portion (114)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains thermoplastic resin composition and antioxidant consisting of phenolic antioxidant and/or phosphorus type antioxidant.    USE - Resin composition for molded products such as polarizing plate protective film and phase difference film for optical elements (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display used in television, personal computer, mobile telephone, car navigation, medical equipment and industrial apparatus, plasma display, substrate for solar cell, optical fiber coating material, lens cover, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition forms film with improved quality and small absolute value of photoelastic coefficient.
NOVELTY - The reformation unit has a lower casing (611) equipped with ring plate-shaped top connection flange (611A) for connecting an upper housing (612). The outer periphery edge of connection flange is bent into cylindrical shape and fitted to the upper housing. The internal circumference edge of the connection flange is bent into cylindrical shape and fitted to reverse side of the upper housing.    USE - Gas reformation unit for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat loss is prevented and the energy efficiency is improved by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the gas reformation unit in fuel cell system.    Gas reformation unit (300)    Lower casing (611)    Top connection flange (611A)    Upper housing (612)    Modifier (620)
NOVELTY - The reformation unit (300) has carbon monoxide (CO) modifying device (820) and CO selective-oxidation device (830) that are accommodated at one side of exterior case (610), while accommodating a modifier (620) on other side. A heat insulation unit (500) is provided along the outer peripheral surface of the exterior case. An electric heater (833) is provided at bottom portion of one end side of exterior case to supply predetermined heat to CO-modifying device and CO selective-oxidation device.    USE - Gas reformation unit for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the gas reformation unit is well stabilized with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the reformation unit of fuel cell system.    Reformation unit (300)    Heat insulation unit (500)    Exterior case (610)    Modifier (620)    CO modifying device (820)    CO selective-oxidation device (830)    Electric heater (833)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell has a primary base material of transparent electroconductivity, a metal-type primary collector electrode formed on the primary base material which divides the region on the primary base into light reception regions, a semiconductor electrode formed in the light reception region, a secondary base material arranged facing the primary base material, a catalyst electrode formed in the semiconductor-electrode side in the top of secondary base material, and an electrolyte interposed between the semiconductor electrode and the catalyst electrode.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell has excellent compatibility and crack proof property, and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitizing solar cell has a primary base material of transparent electroconductivity, a metal-type primary collector electrode formed on the primary base material which divides the region on the primary base into light reception regions, a semiconductor electrode formed in the light reception region, a secondary base material arranged facing the primary base material, a catalyst electrode formed in the semiconductor-electrode side in the top of secondary base material, and an electrolyte interposed between the semiconductor electrode and the catalyst electrode. The semiconductor electrode contains sensitizing dye. The primary collector electrode is covered with the sealing agent. The sealing agent seals the electrolyte. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the dye sensitizing solar cell.
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor has strand (51,52) which comprises thermocouple, coating layer (I) (54a) which covers the outer periphery of the strand and coating layer (II) (54b) which covers the outer periphery of the coating layer (I)? The coating layer (I) has mechanical strength which is not damaged even when the stress is 3 Mpa under the operating temperature of the fuel cell while having insulation. The coating layer (II) is a gas-impermeable temperature sensor for fuel cells with compact substance. The coating layer (II) is chromium film or parylene film.    USE - Temperature sensor used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor prevents the deterioration of electric power generation performance of fuel cell and improves the detection accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the coating layer which covers the thermocouple strand.    Strand (51,52)    Coating layer (54a,54b)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion material contains indoline-containing compound (1) having acidic group of acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 6 or less in a molecule.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion material is used for semiconductor electrode for photoelectric transducer (both claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion material has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric-conversion material contains indoline-containing compound of formula (1) having acidic group of acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 6 or less in a molecule.    R1-R3=aliphatic group, aromatic group, or heterocyclic;    Z1-Z4=atomic group which forms 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring;and    L=conjugated methine-group unit.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer contains arylene group-containing compound (1 or 2).    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer contains arylene group-containing compound (1 or 2).    R1-R4,R7,R8=alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic group;    R5,R6,R9=H, alkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic group;    Ar1-Ar3=arylene or heteroarylene group;and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer contains pyranthrone-type compound (I) as photoelectric-conversion material.    USE - Photoelectric transducer for solar cell, photosensor (both claimed), p-type organic semiconductor and n-type inorganic semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer contains pyranthrone-type compound of formula (I) as photoelectric-conversion material.    R1-R14=H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, halogen, cyano or nitro.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows fragmentary sectional view of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent electrode (1)    Photosensitive layer (2)    Charge transferring layer (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Partition (5)
NOVELTY - An electrical-conductivity base material (10) has an adhesive layer (12), a reinforcement layer (13) and a transparent electrically conductive film (14) sequentially arranged in piles on a base material (11).    USE - Electrical-conductivity base material is used for liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-conductivity base material has excellent transparency, strength, electroconductivity, prevents formation of cracks and wrinkles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrical-conductivity base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical-conductivity base material.    Electrical-conductivity base material (10)    Base material (11)    Adhesive layer (12)    Reinforcement layer (13)    Transparent electrically conductive film (14)
NOVELTY - A sensitizing dye is a squarylium pigment (1, 2 or 3).    USE - Sensitizing dye used for photoelectric transducer for dye sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The blue type sensitizing dye has excellent photoelectric transfer characteristic. The photoelectric transducer containing sensitizing dye provides solar cell with excellent appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sensitizing dye is a squarylium pigment of formula (1, 2 or 3).    R11,R12,R21,R22,R31,R32=(un)substituted phenyl or 5-15C alkyl, at least one is (un)substituted phenyl;    R13,R14,R23,R24,R33,R34=alkyl, aromatic group or alkyl substituted aromatic, with total number of carbon atoms of 2-25, or R13 and R14 or R23 and R24 may combine to form alicyclic structure;and    n=1-3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of dye sensitizing type photoelectric transducer.    Photoelectrode layer (1)    Electrode base material (2)    Electroconductive films (3,5)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Opposition substrate (6)    Dye sensitizing type photoelectric transducer (10)
NOVELTY - The coating liquid of hydrocarbon type electrolyte film formation contains organic solvent which is decomposed with voltage within the potential of hydrocarbon type electrolyte containing ion exchange group. The coating liquid is molded and dried, to obtain hydrocarbon type electrolyte film (2). The hydrocarbon type electrolyte film is contacted with catalyst electrode (3) and voltage within the potential of hydrocarbon type electrolyte is applied, to remove organic solvent in hydrocarbon type electrolyte film. Thus, hydrocarbon type solid-electrolyte film is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of hydrocarbon type solid-electrolyte film for electric power supply of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides hydrocarbon type solid-electrolyte film without generation of catalyst poisoning and improves the electric power generation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coating liquid of hydrocarbon type electrolyte film formation contains organic solvent which is decomposed with voltage within the potential of hydrocarbon type electrolyte containing ion exchange group. The coating liquid is molded and dried, to obtain hydrocarbon type electrolyte film. The hydrocarbon type electrolyte film is contacted with catalyst electrode containing catalyst metal in water (1) and voltage within the potential of hydrocarbon type electrolyte is applied, to remove organic solvent in the hydrocarbon type electrolyte film. Thus, hydrocarbon type solid-electrolyte film is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of manufacturing method hydrocarbon type solid-electrolyte film.    Water (1)    Hydrocarbon type electrolyte film (2)    Catalyst electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a liquid fuel flow path (10) for supplying liquid fuel to an anode (7) having a catalyst portion for performing chemical reaction with the liquid fuel. An exhaust gas flow path (12) discharges exhaust gas produced by chemical reaction of liquid fuel in the anode. The liquid fuel flow path has a flow path inner wall (10c) having a larger critical surface tension than the surface tension of the liquid fuel. The exhaust gas flow path has an inner wall (12c) with a critical surface tension smaller than the surface tension of the liquid fuel.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas exhaust efficiency is improved by enabling easier flow of the gas through the gas flow path by preventing the gas flow path from being taken up by the liquid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Vapor-liquid separation film (4)    Anode (7)    Liquid fuel flow path (10)    Flow path inner walls (10c,12c)    Exhaust gas flow path (12)
NOVELTY - A reflection preventing electroconductive film comprises bi-axial stretching polyester film, reflection prevention layer containing metallic compound with refractive index and thickness, and transparent conductive layer on reflection prevention layer.    USE - A reflection preventing electroconductive film used as base film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has outstanding reflection preventing property and high light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reflection preventing electroconductive film comprises bi-axial stretching polyester film, reflection prevention layer containing metallic compound with refractive index and thickness which satisfies conditions of 105-40x N less than or equal to d less than or equal to 180-40x N and N=1.75-2 where N is refractive index and d is thickness (nm), and transparent conductive layer on reflection prevention layer.
NOVELTY - A pressurized fluid is supplied to the fuel cell stack equipped with multiple fuel cells stacked together, each fuel cell coated with resin film in the outer surface. The peeling state of the resin film resulting from the leak of the pressurized fluid is determined.    USE - Leak detection method of fuel cell stack (claimed) used as power supply in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be leak-tested with high precision, while enabling to pinpoint the fluid leak location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack leak detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the fuel cell stack leak detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A cyclic phosphazene compound (1) in an organic solvent and an amine compound (2) are reacted to obtain ionic compound (3).    USE - Manufacture of ionic compound used in electrolyte solution of electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion battery and dye sensitized solar cell. Can also be used as reaction solvent for organic synthesis, extracting solvent of organic compound and magnetic fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound with low danger of combustion is manufactured steadily and with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclic phosphazene compound of formula: (NPR12)n (1) in an organic solvent and an amine compound of formula: NR23 (2) are reacted to obtain ionic compound of formula: (NPR32)n (3).    R1=halogen such as chlorine or monovalent substituent;    n=3-15;    R2=monovalent substituent or H;and    R3=R1 or ionic substituent of formula: -N+R23Cl-.    At least one R2 is not hydrogen and R2 may combine with each other to form a ring.
NOVELTY - A 4,4'-bis(9-carbazoyl)-biphenyl compound (I) is new.    USE - 4,4'-Bis(9-carbazoyl)-biphenyl compound used as charge transportable compound for composition used for polymeric light-emitting material, organic electroluminescent element, organic thin-film solar cell (all claimed) and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The 4,4'-bis(9-carbazoyl)-biphenyl compound has excellent charge transportability and applicability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A 4,4'-bis(9-carbazoyl)-biphenyl compound of formula (I) is new.    X = aromatic hydrocarbon group or biphenyl group of formula (II);    a, c = 1 or more;and    b = 1-4.    Hydrogen atom on benzene ring in formula (I) and (II) is substituted by 1-18C alkyl, when X is aromatic hydrocarbon group.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a semiconductor layer (4) formed on granular crystal semiconductor (2) which is formed on a substrate (1). A conductive layer (5) formed on semiconductor layer is used as one electrode. An insulator (3) which consists of polyimide is located between the semiconductor layer and the conductive layer at lower portion of the granular crystal semiconductor. The thickness of the insulator is 1 micrometer or more.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal damage to the PN junction formed between the semiconductor and the semiconductor layer can be prevented and the quality of the PN junction is improved. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the apparatus can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the apparatus is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Granular crystal semiconductor (2)    Insulator (3)    Semiconductor layer (4)    Conductive layer (5)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has a gas-adsorption agent (6) arranged in storage container (2) to which supply pipe (3) and discharge pipe (4) are joined. A heater (7) for heating the gas-adsorption agent is spaced apart from the junction portions of pipes and container so that temperature of junction portions do not exceed allowable temperature limit.    USE - Reactor for fuel cell system for electronic device. Can also be used in medical and pharmaceutical applications and food industry.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the gas-adsorption agent can be maintained in desirable range without deteriorating junction portions. The compact reactor can maintain vacuum state in container favorably for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Storage container (2)    Supply pipe (3)    Discharge pipe (4)    Gas-adsorption agent (6)    Heater (7)
NOVELTY - A sealing film (13A,13B) is formed by cross-linking-curing a film containing an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer and a cross-linking agent, and has a swelling degree of 8 or less after immersing in tetrahydrofuran at 25 degrees C for 22 hours.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed) used for electric-power generation in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has excellent high-temperature insulation property, and provides solar cells having excellent safety and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back-surface-side protection component (12)    Sealing films (13A,13B)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a storage tank that stores water output as a result of electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen by fuel cell (10). A cation trapping unit is equipped with a cation adsorption agent consisting of cation exchange resin (42) to trap the cation eluted in the water output by electrochemical reaction.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of cation to the exterior of fuel cell can be suppressed and the cation can be trapped easily using cation adsorption agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Vapor-liquid separation device (40)    Cation exchange resin (42)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer contains a pyrene-type compound (I, II or III) as photoelectric-conversion material.    USE - Photoelectric transducer used for solar cell and photosensor (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer contains a pyrene-type compound of formula (I, II or III) as photoelectric-conversion material.    X=bivalent aromatic group or bivalent heterocyclic group;and    R=monovalent aromatic group or monovalent heterocyclic group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of structure of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent electrode (1)    Photosensitive layer (2)    Charge transferring layer (3)    Counter electrode (4)
NOVELTY - A translucent electroconductive material has a thin wire pattern containing an electroconductive metal having noble metals on a support, and an easily bonding layer between the support and the thin wire pattern. The easily bonding layer has swelling rate with respect to water of less than 60%.    USE - Translucent electroconductive material is used as electromagnetic-shielding film, antistatic material and electroluminescent element for plasma display panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The translucent electroconductive material has excellent adhesiveness, moisture resistance and heat resistance, and low surface resistivity.
NOVELTY - A tab (40) provided at the side of a bus-bar electrode (20) has convex portion which touches the bus-bar electrode. The tab and the bus-bar electrode are adhered with resin (60).    USE - Solar cell module e.g. heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tab and the bus-bar electrode are adhered through adhesive, the series resistance is reduced and reduction of module output is suppressed. Hence reliability of the solar cell module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of adhesive surface of tab of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectric conversion plate (10)    Bus-bar electrode (20)    Tab (40)    Resin (60)
NOVELTY - The back sheet has an organic film (30), a primary easily bonding layer (20) and a hard-coat layer (10) sequentially laminated on a secondary easily bonding layer (21). The secondary easily bonding layer contains thermoplastic resin of polyurethane type, polyester type and/or acrylic type.    USE - Back sheet is used for solar cell such as double-sided light reception type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent adhesiveness, transparency, abrasion resistance, light resistance and damp-proof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back sheet.    Hard-coat layer (10)    Primary easily bond layer (20)    Secondary easily bonding layer (21)    Organic film (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has a solar cell panel (12) having a solar cell element (6) and a protective texture (5). The protective texture is surrounded by a polyisobutylene rubber sealing material (18) having small water vapor permeability, which is interposed between a pair of covers (7,8). The butyl rubber sealing material (20) having excellent impact resistance is accommodated in the recess (4) of a frame (3) in which the edge of panel is inserted.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content permeation is prevented by the sealing material and impact resistance is improved. The solar cell module is manufactured without involving complicated operations. Since the protective texture is made of olefin resin, gas is not produced during a heating and there is no need of deaerating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Frame (3)    Recess (4)    Protective texture (5)    Solar cell element (6)    Covers (7,8)    Solar cell module (10)    Solar cell panel (12)    Sealing materials (18,20)
NOVELTY - A lamination structure (101) has a lower chamber (121) opposing an upper chamber (113) partitioned with a diaphragm. A raising/lowering apparatus (40) installed near four corners of the lamination apparatus raises and lowers the upper chamber. A buffer (400) comprising connector (401) and helical spring (402), buffering the raising/lowering force of the raising/lowering apparatus is provided such that the raising/lowering apparatus and the upper chamber are not directly coupled.    USE - Lamination apparatus for manufacturing thin-film type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Bending of corners of the upper and lower chambers is prevented even if the chambers deforms due to high temperature. Hence the upper and lower chambers are closed reliably and the internal vacuum degree is maintained reliably. The chamber fabrication cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lamination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Upper chamber raising/lowering apparatus (40)    Lamination structure (101)    Upper chamber (113)    Lower chamber (121)    Buffer (400)    Connector (401)    Helical spring (402)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a diffraction-grating layer formed on a transparent insulation base material. The substrate has a texture structure on the surface. The diffraction-grating layer contains translucent insulation resin as a main component.    USE - Substrate is used for solar cell for solar cell module used for solar-cell apparatus (both claimed) used for portable small electrical equipments such as camera, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), navigation system, and portable music-reproduction player, electric vehicle, automatic vending machine, and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate provides solar cell having excellent diffraction-grating effect and photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - A rubber solution (9') is coated on a peripheral portion of a separator (5), using metal mask plate (20), with screen-printing method or dispenser method, and molded to form a base layer (9a). Then, a rubber solution is coated on the formed base layer, using mesh printing plate, with screen-printing method and molded to form a smooth layer (9b), and thus rubber sealing material is formed.    USE - Formation of rubber sealing material used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber sealing material is efficiently formed, and prevents gas leakage of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional drawing of molding process of the smooth layer.    Separator (5)    Seal groove (6)    Rubber sealing material (9)    Rubber solution (9')    Base layer (9a)    Smooth layer (9b)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive laminate (10) has a metal electrode layer (12) and an electroconductive polymeric layer (13) that are sequentially formed on a transparent base material (11). The electroconductive polymeric layer is obtained using electroconductive polymer solution of pH 4-10 which performed the neutralization process to the electroconductive molecular mixture containing dopant having a ( pi )-conjugated conductive polymer, an acid and water.    USE - Electroconductive laminate is used for coordinate input device, image display apparatus and dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive laminate has excellent transparency, electroconductivity, flexibility and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive laminate (10) has a metal electrode layer (12) and an electroconductive polymeric layer (13) that are sequentially formed on a transparent base material (11). The electroconductive polymeric layer is obtained using electroconductive polymer solution of pH 4-10 which performed the neutralization process to the electroconductive molecular mixture containing dopant having a ( pi )-conjugated conductive polymer, an acid and water. The dopant is polyanion. The neutralization is carried out using neutralizing agent chosen from fatty amine, aromatic amine and quaternary amine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electroconductive laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an electroconductive laminate.    Electroconductive laminate (10)    Transparent base material (11)    Metal electrode layer (12)    Electroconductive polymeric layer (13)
NOVELTY - A gasket is molded integrally for plate shaped base frame (110) from rubber like elastic material using a metal mold having an air vent (42) located in unification portion. The burr formed during the molding process is removed with the base frame.    USE - Manufacturing method of seal for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The burr can be removed easily by cutting the whole base frame. The size of the fuel cell stack can be reduced. The raise in manufacturing cost can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the manufacturing process of seal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cavity (4)    Gate (41)    Air vent (42)    Base frame (110)    Channel hole (112)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric transducer (200) has a pair of support plates (1,4) that are joined through electrolyte (6) and electrodes (2a,3,5). The junction region (7) of the support plates is made of organic material, inorganic material and ultraviolet absorber, to decrease the injection amount of ultraviolet ray.    USE - Photoelectric transducer for dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed). Can also be used in optical sensor, image sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the joint strength of the junction region can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photoelectric transducer.    Support plates (1,4)    Electrodes (2a,3,5)    Electrolyte (6)    Junction region (7)    Photoelectric transducer (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a heat insulation cell (32) that consists of a resin frame (34) with several heat insulation layers (35) arranged in a parallel manner. Several beam-shaped portions (56), whose rigidity is higher than that of the heat insulation layer, are arranged in between the heat insulation layers respectively in the resin frame.    USE - Fuel cell for motor vehicle, mobile phone, portable personal computer and in domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the heat insulation layer is prevented by the beam-shaped portion. The insulation property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the heat insulation cell of the fuel cell.    Heat insulation cell (32)    Resin frame (34)    Heat insulation layer (35)    Penetration portion (54)    Beam-shaped portion (56)
NOVELTY - The thermoplastic semiconductor resin is stacked on the electrode. The organic-matter semiconductor layer with corrugation on the surface of the electrode is formed by peeling from the mold after heating and softening the resin, and pressing with the mold. Another semiconductor layer is formed on the initial semiconductor layer. Another electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric transducer. Uses include but are not limited to single-crystal-silicon solar cell, amorphous-silicon solar cell, dye sensitizing solar cell, organic thin film solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The area of p-n junction interface can be increased. The organic-matter semiconductor layer of high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be obtained.
NOVELTY - The sheet (10) has weather resistance film layers (12,13) that are laminated through adhesive layer (14) on both surfaces of base material layer (11). The numerical value of elongation in dumbbell like test specimen consists of adhesive agent film is 400-1000% when elongation of adhesive layer is measured by D635 testing method of testing material association specification.    USE - Back surface protections sheet for solar cells in solar cell module (claimed) used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The delamination of interlayer is prevented even when several layers are laminated through adhesives so that protection sheet can be used for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Base material layer (11)    Weather resistance film layers (12,13)    Adhesive layer (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel flow meter (3) measures the flow rate of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell (30). An automatic stop unit (2) measures the deviation between flow rate of fuel gas and predetermined flow rate. When deviation exceeds predetermined range within predetermined time, the power generation mode of the fuel cell is stopped.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device including large-sized phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) and small-sized polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device can be stopped automatically without the use of pressure switch. Hence malfunction of fuel cell power generating device can be prevented and manual workhour can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.    Automatic stop unit (2)    Fuel flow meter (3)    Fuel blower (5)    Raw material and mineral fuel gas (10)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode group includes the welding protrusions (16) having the resistance-welding surface and resin sealing groove which are used for negative-electrode strap (6) and positive-electrode strap (9). The electrode groups are inserted in the battery case partitioned off with the battery case partition (4). The resistance welding of resistance-welding surfaces that oppose is performed. The resin sealing groove is filled with liquid epoxy resin (19) containing inorganic powder such as silica powder that is hardened in order to produce a mono block-type lead storage battery.    USE - Manufacturing method of mono block-type lead storage battery used for electric vehicles, motor vehicles and portable machine.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains long life and reliable mono block-type lead storage battery since the gap between the welding protrusion welding and battery case partition can be sealed easily and completely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic view of the resistance-welding portion in the manufacturing method of mono block-type lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case partition (4)    Negative-electrode strap (6)    Positive-electrode strap (9)    Welding protrusions (16)    Liquid epoxy resin (19)
NOVELTY - A sources gas containing hydrocarbon raw material is heated in the presence of a modification catalyst. The heated source gas is supplied to a desulfurizer filled with a stabilized desulfurizing agent, and the source gas is desulfurized at 50-400 degrees C using desulfurizing agent. The desulfurizing agent is chosen from iron, nickel, copper, cobalt and/or manganese. The source gas in the modifier generates reformed gas by heating.    USE - Desulfurization of source gas such as liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, dimethyl ether, naphtha and kerosene.    ADVANTAGE - The source gas is efficiently and stably desulfurized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) desulfurizing apparatus;    (2) reformed gas manufacturing apparatus; and    (3) fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains phthalocyanine compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte is used for dye sensitized solar cell (claimed) for use in timepiece and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte provides solar cell with improved energy conversion efficiency. The phthalocyanine derivative has favorable solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains phthalocyanine compound of formula (I): X-MPc-(R)n.    Pc=phthalocyanine portion;    M=copper, iron, nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, palladium, tin, indium, lead, titanium, rubidium, vanadium, gallium, terbium, cerium, lanthanum or zinc, preferably titanium, gallium, indium or copper;    X=optionally halogen, -OH or =O;    R=H, alkyl, cyclic alkyl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, amino, alkylamino, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, halogen or hydroxy, preferably H, hexadodecanyl or tetradecanyl;and    n=1-16.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pigment for solar cell, which contains the phthalocyanine compound of formula (I).
NOVELTY - The ion exchanger (50) has a core (30) including several heat exchange tubes (32) formed either in vertical or horizontal direction to connect inlet port and outlet port of heat exchanger. Several heat radiation fins (58) are formed in the outer surface of the heat exchanger.    USE - Ion exchanger for removing ions in coolant of heat exchanger for fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ion exchanger is integrated with heat exchanger with easy removal and attachment while providing low resistance to refrigerant flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ion exchanger.    Core (30)    Heat exchanger tube (32)    Fin (34)    Ion exchanger (50)    Heat radiation fin (58)
NOVELTY - The varnish consists of noble-metal-catalyst support electroconductive substance, proton-conductive polyelectrolyte, amorphous carbon having sulfonic acid group, and solvent. The noble-metal catalyst is metal chosen from gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, and iridium, or molybdenum. The proton-conductive polyelectrolyte is perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid.    USE - Varnish is used for manufacturing catalyst electrode for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The varnish has excellent dispersibility, and provides fuel cell having high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the varnish.
NOVELTY - The power generation is continued for 10secs after the elapse of prescribed time, when the unit cell voltage of the fuel cell is greater than or equal to 0.85V before a load transfer. Load transfer is performed so that unit cell voltage of fuel cell after load transfer is greater than 0.75V.    USE - Operation control method for fuel cell system (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the performance of the battery due to dissolution and elution of the platinum contained in the electrode catalyst layer of fuel cell during load fluctuation is suppressed. The durability of the fuel cell system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A porous fine particles with average particle diameter of 0.1-50 mu m, has a continuous air hole. The porous fine particles in which a portion of brittle-material ultrafine particles are bonded together, are dispersed into gas to form aerosol. The obtained aerosol is sprayed on a base material, the porous fine particles are collided, bonded and deposited on the base material to form porous composite structure.    USE - Preparation of porous composite structure used for electroconductive portion of solar cell, protein, adsorption film of virus, and catalyst film.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides porous composite structure using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous fine particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an apparatus for forming porous composite structure.    Apparatus (10)    Gas conveyance tube (102)    Aerosol generator (103)    Aerosol conveyance tube (104)    Nozzle (106)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has reactive gas flow paths (15s) formed by concave portions (23a) formed in a separator (15) between adjacent contact portions (T) contacting the base surface of a gaseous diffusion layer (22). The gaseous diffusion layer has a convex portion (23b) contacting the concave portion. A through-hole (24) having an internal diameter of 0.1 - 2 mm is formed in the state of penetrating the gaseous diffusion layer in the thickness direction of the gaseous diffusion layer. One end of the through hole is made to face the reactive gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The draining ability of the gaseous diffusion layer is improved by efficiently discharging the water in the reactive gas flow path using the through-hole. The electric power generation performance is maintained favorably by maintaining the diffusion of reactive gas in the gaseous diffusion layer favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the single cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (14,15)    Reactive gas flow paths (14s,15s)    Gaseous diffusion layers (21,22)    Concave portion (23a)    Convex portion (23b)    Through-hole (24)    Contact portion (T)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a transparent electrically conductive film (3) formed on a stannic oxide film (4) on a porous oxide semiconductor layer (5) in an area between partition portions (21). The stannic oxide film is formed at a temperature of 200 ?co or less.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module is improved by forming the transparent electrically conductive film and the stannic oxide film in piles in the area between the partition portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the solar cell module.    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Stannic oxide film (4)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (5)    Unit cell (20)    Partition portion (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electric power generation unit (1) and light emission unit (2), that are laminated through a spacer (12). The light emission unit is exchanged with respect to electric power generation unit. The upper surface side of spacer is in contact with light emission unit through airtight layers.    USE - Solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The light emission unit can be replaced easily by using a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar power generation apparatus.    Electric power generation unit (1)    Light emission unit (2)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    LED (10)    Spacer (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has dye-sentisized solar cell (2) integrally provided at the outer surface of a cover forming the sanitary article (S). The electric equipments (E) such as hand-washing sensor and automatic water tap are operated using the electric power from solar cell comprising synthetic-resin made transparent substrate.    USE - Sanitary apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The aesthetic appearance of sanitary apparatus is not impaired and installation operation of solar cell is simply performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of integration of solar cell with sanitary article.    Toilet bowl (1A)    Solar cell (2)    Seating sensor (3A)    Electric equipment (E)    Sanitary article (S)
NOVELTY - A salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid and platinum (I), and salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid with metal (II), are impregnated into catalyst support solution, and contains 20 mol% or more of platinum with respect to total amount of metal, and concentration of free carboxylic acid of 100 g/L or less, reduction processed and heated to obtain platinum or platinum alloy supported catalyst. The organic carboxylic acid is chosen from formic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, and metal is chosen from palladium, rhodium, iridium, silver and nickel.    USE - For manufacturing platinum alloy supported catalyst for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell having improved electric power generation efficiency, and is carried out easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid and platinum (I), and salt or complex of organic carboxylic acid with metal (II), are impregnated into catalyst support solution containing 20 mol% or more of platinum with respect to total amount of metal, and concentration of free carboxylic acid of 100 g/L or less, reduction processed and heated to obtain platinum or platinum alloy supported catalyst. The organic carboxylic acid is chosen from formic acid, propionic acid, acetic acid, lactic acid, oxalic acid, malonic acid and maleic acid, and metal is chosen from palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and gold, silver, iron, cobalt and nickel.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming slits or linear grooves among the six surfaces of the polycrystalline-silicon cast piece (2) of rectangular parallelepiped shape cast in unidirectional solidification. The slits are formed in a direction which does not transverse the growth direction of columnar structure of the cast piece. The polycrystalline-silicon cast piece is crushed using the slit as starting point.    USE - For crushing polycrystalline-silicon cast piece used for manufacturing polycrystalline-silicon substrate for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The crushing of polycrystalline-silicon cast piece to the target particle size is performed simply with high yield, while removing the contamination at the time of crushing easily. A high-quality polycrystalline-silicon substrate can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polycrystalline-silicon cast piece is pressurized based on the pressurization surface (1) of a press device and is crushed after forming the slits in a direction which does not transverse the growth direction of columnar structure of the cast piece. The pressurization and crushing are performed so that protrusion position corresponding to pressurization surface of the press device corresponds with the slit position. The polycrystalline-silicon cast piece is crushed using the press containing the ferromagnetic material. A magnetic-separation processing is performed so as to remove the contamination element from the material of pressurization surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the press device of the crushing apparatus of the polycrystalline-silicon cast piece.    Pressurization surface (1)    Polycrystalline-silicon cast piece (2)    Pressure surface (3)    Pressurizing direction (4)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink is obtained by mixing and dispersing catalyst-supporting carbon particles (290A,290B), an electrolyte (100), and a solvent. The catalyst ink is then applied on an electrolyte film (18) to form a catalyst layer (21,23). Many kinds of catalyst inks having differing pulverization degree with respect to carbon particles, catalyst-supporting rate of carbon particles, and quantity of electrolyte, are prepared and color coded. Mutually separate layers (21a,21b,23a,23b) are then formed using the inks on the electrolyte film.    USE - Method for forming catalyst layers (claimed) of electrodes for fuel cells used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms catalyst layers which improve the electric-power generation efficiency and durability of fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the catalyst layer formed on a solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    Electrolyte film (18)    Catalyst layer (21,23)    Separate layers (21a,21b,23a,23b)    Electrolyte (100)    Catalyst-supporting carbon particles (290A,290B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell component has a fuel cell component body (10) that has a self-abrasive surface (11), and an identification information display portion (4) provided on the fuel cell component body. The identification information display portion is provided at a recessed region (3) of the fuel cell component body which is recessed relative to the self-abrasive surface.    USE - Fuel cell component used in e.g. vehicle, stationary use, electrical equipment, mobile use.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that abrasions of the identification information display portion are effectively restrained even when the fuel cell component is used for a long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the recess and its vicinity for the separator.    Separator (1)    Recessed region (3)    Identification information display portion (4)    Fuel cell component body (10)    Self-abrasive surface (11)
NOVELTY - The device has accumulators housed in a parallelepiped compartment (5) that is formed of a barrel structure (3). The accumulators housed in the compartment are placed near the ground, when the barrel structure is in use position. One face of two large faces of the compartment is folded against photovoltaic solar panels (2), when the barrel structure is folded to be transported, where solar panels are fixed on a vertical branch of the structure.    USE - Autonomous power supply device. Uses include but are not limited to a lighting, electric cooler type refrigerating system or mini refrigerator and mini bar that are utilized for preserving food products during camp, tire pump, charger of a portable personnel computer or other potable electronic apparatus, bottle-heater, watercraft charger, supply of ventilator, mini air conditioner, facial spritzer, dehumidifier, autonomous power station medical/surgical kit providing emergency medical aid service, assisting firemen and humanity mission, sailboat and fishing, supply of hazard warning flashers, temporary work signaling panels, mobile power station, battery charger and lamp, mobile power station, and a small pumping station and electric fence in nature and agricultural applications.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulators housed in the compartment are placed near the ground, when the barrel structure is in the use position, thus ensuring the stability of the device. The device can be mobile, foldable and easily transportable, thus providing great flexibility in temporary road signaling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an autonomous electric supply device.    Solar panels (2)    Barrel structure (3)    Parallelepiped compartment (5)    Handle (13)    Electronic unit (16)
NOVELTY - The element has a protective film (25) in contact with a cavity end face of a nitride semiconductor layer (11). A ridge (14) is formed on a surface of a nitride semiconductor layer (13). The protective film in contact with an active layer (12) includes a thin film region (25a) thinner than a maximum thickness of the protective film under the ridge. The protective film is made of a material with a hexagonal system crystal structure. The protective film is formed of nitrides. The protective film has a crystal structure with same axial orientation as that of a nitride layer.    USE - Nitride semiconductor laser element for use in optical disk application, optical communications system, printer, optical exposure application and excitation light source, for bio-specific application, and use as light emitting element e.g. LED, super and luminescence diode, solar cell, light-receptive element such as light sensor, and electric device e.g. transistor and power device.    ADVANTAGE - The element lessens stress between the protective film and the nitride semiconductor layer and effectively prevents separation of the protective film and cracking of the nitride semiconductor layer or the protective film, thus realizing good characteristics and longer operating life, and preventing decrease in heat dissipation, and hence ensuring stable operation and raising chemical oxygen demand level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic diagram of an active layer illustrating a structure of a protective film.    Nitride semiconductor layers (11, 13)    Active layer (12)    Ridge (14)    Protective film (25)    Thin film region (25a)
NOVELTY - The liquid or paste like electrolytic composition comprises an ionic liquid and iodine or iodide system, which is produced from iodine and iodide origin as a redox intermediator. A triiodide or polyiodide stabilizer is also provided, which is selected from ionic compounds.    USE - Liquid or paste like electrolytic composition for a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid or paste like electrolytic composition enables to increase the current or luminous efficiency of electro-chemical photovoltaic cell, particularly coloring material solar cells.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a back surface field layer (24) on the rear side (22) of a solar cell-substrate (13), particularly a silicon substrate, by applying aluminum or transparent conductive oxide on the substrate and subsequent alloying in the substrate. The back surface field layer is transparent for light. The aluminum or transparent conductive oxide is applied by sputtering, evaporation, chemical vapor deposition method or alloying. A pn transition is produced by diffusion of phosphorus in n-silicon of the substrate after removing aluminum.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell with a back surface field layer.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum or transparent conductive oxide is applied by sputtering, evaporation, chemical vapor deposition method or alloying, and thus enables increase in the efficiency of the solar cell and also prevents corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell manufactured from a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (11)    Solar cell-substrate (13)    Front side (15)    Rear side (22)    Back surface field layer (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a layer (2,5) with an optical refractive index between 3.5 and 4.0 on a doped silicon substrate (4). Another layer (1,6) with an optical refractive index between 1.9 and 2.2 is applied on the former layer. The former layer is made of silicon or germanium, particularly amorphous silicon germanium alloy or amorphous silicon germanium alloy materials prepared by using helium or hydrogen.    USE - Method for producing a solar cell made of silicon substrate (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The layer with certain optical refractive index is applied on the former layer, and the former layer is made of silicon or germanium, particularly amorphous silicon germanium alloy or amorphous silicon germanium alloy materials prepared by using helium or hydrogen, and thus prevents the reflection of light falling on the solar cell and also enables increase in the efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Layer (1,2,5,6)    Coating (3)    Silicon substrate (4)    Metallic contact (7)    Aluminum back surface field (8)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a further electrochemical cell arranged in the waste gas stream of the cathode of a first fuel cell and connected to an external voltage source. The cathode chamber of the first fuel cell is connected to the anode chamber of the electrochemical cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Unreacted alcohols, aldehydes or organic acids are removed from the waste gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The solar cell element comprises a carrying semiconductor layer (2) with a doping type. A layer structure (1) is arranged at the front side of the carrying semiconductor layer adjacent to the carrying semiconductor layer and has another doping which is complementary to the former doping. Two front side metallization (4,6) are provided, in which the former front side metallization (4) electrically contacts the layer structure and another front side metallization (6) is electrically insulated from the former front side metallization.    USE - Solar cell element for front sided series interconnection in a solar cell module (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The former front side metallization electrically contacts the layer structure and another front side metallization is electrically insulated from the former front side metallization, and thus prevents high concentration conditions causing very high electric current densities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a series interconnection of a solar cell element.    Layer structure (1)    Carrying semiconductor layer (2)    Rear side metallization (3)    Front side metallization (4,6)    Cell connector (7)
NOVELTY - A copper-indium-selenide (CIS) film is prepared on flexible substrate of solar cells, by making copper-indium alloy prefabricated film on the titanium metal thin slice or stainless steel thin slice with constant current co-deposition method at 2-3 mA/cm2; and selenizing the copper-indium alloy prefabricated film in the selenium steam at 250-300 degrees C to obtain the CIS thin film. The protective atmosphere is hydrogen or nitrogen. Heat is preserved for 30-40 minutes.    USE - Method for preparing CIS film on flexible substrate of solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has low cost, uses safe condition, and is simple.
NOVELTY - The technique involves removing damage and texturing surface of a solar battery wafer using ethanol. Texture solution is prepared by mixing aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide with the ethanol. A junction is dispersed at a temperature 840 centigrade to 890 centigrade and prepared. Plasma is etched, and an edge is removed. Silicon nitride (SiN4) film is deposited by plasma enchanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). A screen is printed with a back face electrode paste and a back field paste, and fired together to form ohm contact.    USE - Technique for manufacturing a sheet crystal silicon solar battery wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The two independent processes of removing damage and manufacturing texture are completed in single step, thus simplifying process and reducing cost. The method reduces greatly phosphorus chloride oxide (POCl3) liquid state source, nitrogen (N2), and consumption of dry oxygen, and improves production efficiency, and reduces effectively discharge of the exhaust gas, saves the cost, and reduces energy consumption.
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell has light-weight flexible underlay, zinc oxide electrical insulation layer, impurity barrier layer, back electrode, absorbing layer, window layer, and fore-electrode. The light-weight flexible underlay is an underlay of metal material or polymer material. Between the underlay and back electrode, there is the zinc oxide electrical insulation layer and impurity barrier layer which is 0.8-4 mu m.    USE - A thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell uses zinc oxide as electrical insulation and impurity barrier layer having improved insulation effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the solar cell (drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - This invention claims a structure of toy car with hydrogen power. It comprises car underpan, wheel, fuel cell fixed on the underpan, hydrogen-storing device, motor and gear case. The said car underpan is taken as the end plate of the fuel cell at the same time. There is a through-hole at the opposite position of the car underpan, to be as air intake. The said fuel cell is put on the car underpan flatly. The other side end plate of the fuel cell is parallel with the car underpan. The said hydrogen-storing device comprises at least one air cell and at least one entrance and exit for hydrogen. The cubage of the air cell of the hydrogen-storing device is increased along the increasing capacity of inner hydrogen, and reduced along the reducing capability. Compared with the present technique, this toy car with hydrogen power owns few parts, its structure is compact and cabinet, it runs fast, it not only can be taken as toy, but also can be taken as a teaching aid to gain ground fuel cell technique.
NOVELTY - A current collector comprises at least one wire having an inner core (45) of high conductivity metal and an outer cladding of an environmentally isolating material, where the current collector can be utilized in both an oxidizing and reducing environment.    USE - As a current collector useful in a fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The current collector can be utilized in both an oxidizing and a reducing environment. The single wire composition can maintain the conductivity of the wire, and has environmental protection to various conditions. The wires eliminate the need for weld joints joining the various sections, as the wire is compatible in oxidation and reducing environments. The wires have a relatively low resistance and high copper equivalence, and provides good conductivity. The current collector also has an endurance of close to 1000 hours without significant degradation in the cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows end view of a wire having a core, intermediate layer and an outer layer.    Core (45)    Intermediate layer (55)    Outer layer (60)    Additional layer. (65)
NOVELTY - The transparent layers includes protection glass and sealing material as one layer, condensing film (300), anti-reflective film (104), n-type layer (103) having preset refractive indexes that satisfy predetermined relationship. The refractive index of condensing film is 1.6-2.4. The condensing film comprising organic-inorganic hybrid composition containing titanium tetra-alkoxide has uneven shape on light receiving side (300a). The anti-reflective film comprising silicon, nitrogen, hydrogen is formed by plasma-CVD method using mixed gas of ammonia and silane.    USE - Solar cell module for use as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation efficiency can be improved while avoiding fall of open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    N-type layer (103)    Anti-reflective film (104)    Surface electrode (107)    Condensing film (300)    Light receiving side of condensing film (300a)
NOVELTY - Nanoparticles (I) comprising a chalcopyrite having a Bohr radius, is new, where the nanoparticles having an average particle diameter less than double the Bohr radius of the chalcopyrite, and substantially all of the nanoparticles having particle diameters within 0.9 nm of the average particle diameter.    USE - (I) are useful for producing semiconductor films for photovoltaic devices, e.g. solar cells, light emitting diodes and photodetectors.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has a very narrow particle size distribution and a good bandgap can be made in high yield (greater than 90%) by a simple, scalable process. (I) provides smooth thin films even at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nanoparticles (I) comprising a chalcopyrite of formula (Cuw(InxGa1-x)SySe2-y) (II) having a Bohr radius, is new, where the nanoparticles have an average particle diameter less than double the Bohr radius of the chalcopyrite, and substantially all of the nanoparticles have particle diameters within 0.9 nm of the average particle diameter.    w = 0.5-1.2, preferably 0.8-1;    x = 0-1, preferably 1; and    y = 0-2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I); and    (2) a film comprising (I).
NOVELTY - The method involves polishing front and back surfaces of scrap wafer to mirror surface and equalizing crystal orientation of the scrap wafer to align the scrap wafer to cylinder shape. The scrap wafer is accommodated inside a furnace and heated to a predefined temperature for joining the scrap wafers to produce reproduction ingot. An oxide film is formed on the surface of the scrap wafer after performing the polishing process.    USE - Scrap wafer recycling method for use in manufacture of silicon substrate for solar cell. Can also be used in manufacture of silicon wafer for semiconductor device such as integrated circuit (IC) and large scale integration (LSI) used in domestic electrical appliance, mechanical control system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The joining strength of the scrap wafer is increased and recycling efficiency of the scrap wafer is improved by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of silicon substrate for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the scrap wafer recycling process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has array of elongate semiconductor substrates (101) comprising opposite faces bounded by longitudinal edges. The elongate substrates are electrically interconnected and maintained in longitudinal parallel arrangement by electrically conductive material (102) disposed between opposing longitudinal edges of adjacent elongate substrates such that opposite faces of elongate substrate remain substantially entirely exposed.    USE - Substrate assembly for solar cell power module, photovoltaic device and linear concentrator receiver (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical interconnection of large number of elongate cells can be performed reliably over relatively large area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) substrate assembly method;    (2) linear concentrator receiver production method;    (3) solar cell assembly method;    (4) substrate assembly apparatus; and    (5) solar cell assembly apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic plan view of elongate substrate assembly.    Substrate assembly (100)    Elongate substrate (101)    Electrically conductive material (102)    Spacing (104,106)
NOVELTY - The fabrication method involves thermal spraying (S110) a first material onto an optical element, and coupling (S120) a solar cell to the optical element. The thermal spraying further involves spraying a molten metal powder onto the optical element. The spraying of the molten metal powder involves placing a stencil on the optical element, and spraying a molten metal powder onto the stencil and the optical element.    USE - Fabrication method of concentrating solar radiation collector.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient fabrication of solar radiation collectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar radiation collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a fabrication method of a concentrating solar radiation collector.    Flow diagram of a fabrication method of a concentrating solar radiation collector (100)    Thermal spraying step (S110)    Solar cell coupling step (S120)
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar cell (2) has electrodes (21,22) formed on a non-light receiving surface of cell. A solar cell wiring element (1) has conductor lines (11,12) connected to electrodes (21,22) respectively. The conductor lines are formed on a wiring sheet (10). A sealing resin sheet (33) is arranged on the solar cell and the wiring sheet. An insulating sheet (13) is arranged between the non-light receiving surface and wiring sheet to cover and insulate both the conductor lines.    USE - Solar cell module for solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The position alignment of the conductor lines with respect to the electrodes can be improved, while increasing the reliability of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell wiring element (1)    Thin-film solar cell (2)    Wiring sheet (10)    Conductor lines (11,12)    Insulating sheet (13)    Electrodes (21,22)    Sealing resin sheet (33)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (1) has first sheet (5) of a transparent material whose first surface and second surface has camouflaged pattern. The photovoltaic module also has a photovoltaic cell (20) between the first sheet and optical second sheet (10) of transparent material.    USE - Photovoltaic module for e.g. converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a photovoltaic module with smooth and textured camouflaged pattern, and which can appear as roofing shingles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (1)    First sheet (5)    Optical second sheet (10)    Photovoltaic cell (20)    Front electrical contact (25)
NOVELTY - A reactant distribution plate (40,42) has a solid non-porous layer near one side and multiple members (48) that establish reactant flow channels on an opposite side. A hydrophilic layer (46) is formed near the ends of the members that are distal from the solid non-porous layer.    USE - Moisture content managing device for managing moisture content in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures economical and effective approach to minimize dry out in fuel cell. Prevents liquid stored in hydrophilic layer from interfering with desired level of fuel cell operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell assembly; and    (2) a fuel cell assembly moisture content managing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic drawing of a fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (24)    Hydrophobic layer (36,38)    Reactant distribution plate (40,42)    Hydrophilic layer (46)    Members (48)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) comprises a water transport plate (44) providing a water flow field including water (50) having gas, and a vent (42) in fluid communication with the water flow field. The vent includes a membrane obstructing flow of the water past the membrane while permitting the flow of gas past the membrane.    USE - Fuel cell, such as hydrogen fuel cell, is used for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has an arrangement which enables simple release of gases without losing water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of venting gas entrained within fuel-cell water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell including an evaporative cooling loop.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel source (18)    Vent (42)    Water transport plate (44)    Water (50)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device includes electrode assemblies (10) that are stacked with a solid electrolyte layer (13) in between. Each electrode assembly consists of a current collector (11) on which several electrode portions (12a,12b) are formed. A portion of the solid electrolyte layer is located between successive electrode portions in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the successive electrode assemblies in the stacking direction.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. bipolar battery for use in electrical vehicles (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The regions of the solid electrolyte layer without electrode portions, are prevented from being deformed toward each other by the specific arrangement of the electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Current collector (11)    Electrode portions (12a,12b)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - A fuel delivery manifold (3) has size which is enlarged to twice about the height of the fuel delivery manifold of a common supply manifold. A baffle (2) is inserted into the fuel delivery manifold which extends through the stacked fuel cells from the first to last fuel cells of the fuel cell stack, evening out the fuel delivered to the fuel cells and adjacent cells.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimal fuel flow into all fuel cells of the fuel cell stack connected to the common supply manifold by enlarging size of fuel delivery manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the baffle extending through the manifolds of multiple cells of fuel cell stack.    Baffle (2)    Fuel delivery manifold (3)    Perforations (50)
NOVELTY - A polymer is obtained by polymerizing terminal hydroxyl group of a polycarbonate diol having carbonyl repeating units (1 and 2), and isocyanate group of polyisocyanate compound, and coupling with urethane bond of an isocyanato alkyl acrylate and/or an isocyanato alkyl methacrylate.    USE - Polymer is used in photosensitive resin composition for printing plate such as flexo printing plate in laser engraving and manufacturing electroconductive layer, organic light emitting layer for illumination, display device, interior/exterior and surface-emitting light source, liquid crystal alignment film, black matrix, coloring layer for color filter, photoelectric conversion layer for solar cell, thin film semiconductor pattern, photosensitive layer of electrophotographic photoreceptor, electron accepting organic layer/electron donating organic layer, and polysilane thin film of optical-switching element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent solvent resistance, and provides material having high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer is obtained by polymerizing terminal hydroxyl group of a polycarbonate diol having carbonyl repeating units of formulae (1 and 2): -(O(-R1-O)n-C(=O))-, and -(O-R2-O-C(=O))-, and isocyanate group of polyisocyanate compound, and coupling with urethane bond of an isocyanato alkyl acrylate and/or an isocyanato alkyl methacrylate.    R1=2-50C linear or branched hydrocarbon group;    R2=10-50C linear or branched hydrocarbon group;and    n=2-50.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer.
NOVELTY - A porous titanium dioxide is made by preparing cyclodextrin or cyclodextrin derivative and titanium precursor; and reacting the cyclodextrin or cyclodextrin derivative with the titanium precursor in an aqueous sulfuric acid solution.    USE - Manufacture of porous titanium dioxide used as photocatalysts, electrodes for solar cells, or adsorbents.    ADVANTAGE - The allows the control of pore size and morphology using cyclodextrin or cyclodextrin derivatives, supports a facile removal of the cyclodextrin used as the template, and is capable of manufacturing anatase type porous titanium dioxide with excellent photoactivity without a separate sintering process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow diagram showing the process for forming particles of porous titanium dioxide.
NOVELTY - The structure has a reactive gas piping (22) including resin piping (R) which is arranged at vicinity of high voltage component (HV). The reactive gas piping includes a rubber hose which is attached to metal piping (M) by a hose clip.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between reactive gas piping and other components can be ensured appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the piping structure of fuel cell.    Reactive gas piping (22)    Supply path (31)    High voltage component (HV)    Metal piping (M)    Resin piping (R)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing metal nanoparticles (I), comprises preparing a mixed solution by mixing a metal precursor with a solvent; and producing the metal nanoparticles by reducing the metal precursor by radiating the mixed solution with an ion beam.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing (I), which is useful as a catalyst, preferably fuel cell catalyst (claimed), solar cell or purification, functional particles of nano silver, or nano gold, conductive ink for manufacturing electrodes of display and functional additives for adhesives.    ADVANTAGE - The method is a simple for manufacturing (I) on a large scale.
NOVELTY - The portable system (10A) has several solar panels (16) that are mounted to a support (12) by pivotal mounts. A solar power source converts the solar energy into an electrical energy for providing electrical power to an external device. Several wheel mechanisms (14) are connected to the support, which is used at the time of transport. An electrical outlet (15) is provided in the front surface for supplying electrical energy to the device requiring electrical power for operation.    USE - Portable system for providing electrical energy in outdoor area such as river and lakes.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar power source converts the solar energy into an electrical energy, the electrical energy required by the device is supplied for long time. Since the wheel mechanism is connected to the support, the portable system can be transported easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the portable solar energy conversion device.    Portable system (10A)    Support (12)    Wheel mechanism (14)    Electrical outlet (15)    Solar panels (16)
NOVELTY - Polymeric film or sheet (I) comprises an acid copolymer composition comprising acid copolymer of an alpha olefin and 1-30 wt.% of alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3-8 carbons, where the acid copolymer has a melt index of 75-600 g/10 minutes.    USE - (I) is useful for manufacturing article, which is safety glass laminate, solar cell pre-laminate assembly (claimed), and solar cell modules, where the safety glass laminate is metal, such as aluminum foil, or polymeric. (I) is useful as interlayers in glass laminate end-use applications.    ADVANTAGE - The acid copolymer has a melt index of 75-600 g/10 minutes, preferably 100-400 g/10 minutes. (I) has enhanced adhesion strength of lamination temperatures, including such desirable lower temperatures (100-120 degrees C) and or cycle time. (I) provides the laminates with improved shock resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an article comprising an interlayer formed of (I) and an additional layer comprising glass, other polymeric interlayer sheets, polymeric film layers, and metal films or sheets;    (2) an article which is a solar cell module prepared by the steps comprising: providing interlayer formed of (I); providing a solar cell component comprising one or many solar cells; and encapsulating the solar cell component in a matrix comprising the acid copolymer composition;    (3) a process of manufacturing the article, where the article is a solar cell module, comprising: providing a solar cell pre-laminate assembly; and laminating the pre-laminate assembly to form the solar cell module; and    (4) the polymeric composition comprising an acid copolymer composition and an additive, where the additive is silane coupling agent and/or organic peroxide.
NOVELTY - An assembly (40) includes concentrator having concentrator assemblies associated with particular photovoltaic module among photovoltaic modules (42a-42h) which contains material in a substrate which can convert light energy to electric energy. The concentrator is mechanically attached to a frame (39) where photovoltaic modules extends from cross support (44a) to cross support (44b).    USE - Solar panel assembly for converting light energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanically attaches concentrator to frame so that substantial portion of light striking the concentrator can be redirected to the photovoltaic modules without associated tracking and/or control devices. Attachment of concentrator to the frame of the assembly provides additional stability to the assembly. Limits amounts of material used in the construction of walls so to save time, money, and fabrication expenses when providing concentrator to the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar panel assembly utilizing concentrators integrated into the frame.    Frame (39)    Solar panel assembly (40)    Photovoltaic modules (42a-42h)    Cross support (44a,44b)    Lateral support (46b)
NOVELTY - The system has a compressor that supplies scavenging gas to a fuel cell stack in which cathode and anode gases are supplied to anode and cathode gas passages (51,52) to generate electric power. An electronic control unit (ECU) regulates the pressure of scavenging gas via a back pressure valve, such that the pressure of scavenging gas at an upstream side becomes lower than the pressure of scavenging gas during first scavenging when scavenging is switched from first scavenging to second scavenging via a discharge valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the force required for opening and closing the discharge valve by reducing the pressure of the scavenging gas at the upstream side, thus enables using small size discharge valve to contribute to cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a scavenging method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Anode (22)    Cathode (23)    Separators (30A,30B)    Anode and cathode gas passages (51,52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (101) has a cooling device (90) is used for cooling a fuel cell by circulating a coolant through the fuel cell. A fuel cell operating temperature output device is used for outputting a maximum temperature inside the fuel cell as an operating temperature of the fuel cell. A fuel cell temperature adjustment device is used for adjusting the temperature inside the fuel cell so that the operating temperature inside the fuel cell is less than a preset upper temperature limit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration in the membrane electrode assembly of the fuel cell since maximum temperature inside the fuel cell can be maintained below the acceptable upper temperature limit. Performs warming up operation efficiently since the supply flow rate of coolant is controlled in response to the maximum temperature inside the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the feature block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Controller (60)    Flow meter (86)    Coolant control valve (87)    Cooling device (90)    Fuel cell system (101)
NOVELTY - A pressure relief device disposed in the outer support layer has a chamber (200) enveloping a chamber material. The chamber material evacuates the chamber upon exposure to a desired temperature. A diaphragm is disposed between the chamber and the cavity, and is adapted to rupture and facilitate an evacuation of the compressed fuel from the cavity when the chamber material is evacuated from the chamber.    USE - Pressure vessel e.g. fuel storage tank for a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Combination of the outer wall and the liner provides the desired structural integrity, pressure containment and gas tightness in a lightweight and cost effective manner. Improved safety with the use of a second pressure relief device. Pressure vessel is constructed without significantly affecting the complexity of the vessel construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary cross sectional view of he end of the Type IV pressure vessel showing an activated second pressure relief device.    Pressure vessel (2)    Chamber (200)    Ejected material (300)    Fracture (302)    Adjacent portion (304)
NOVELTY - The system has a primary mirror (10) with a parabolic concave specular surface (12) constructed and positioned to receive light energy and focus the energy towards a focal point. A secondary mirror (14) includes a hyperbolic convex specular surface (16) constructed and positioned to receive the focused energy from the primary mirror and focus the focused energy onto an annular optical concentrator (18). The concentrator is an annular array of lens/prism elements constructed to focus a solar energy received from the convex surface onto a ring of discreet areas.    USE - Light energy collection system i.e. solar energy collection system (claimed), for collecting and converting a solar energy to electrical and/or heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system economically collects the solar energy, and converts the solar energy to electrical and/or heat energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional schematic view of a light energy collection system.    Primary mirror (10)    Parabolic concave specular surface (12)    Secondary mirror (14)    Hyperbolic convex specular surface (16)    Annular optical concentrator (18)    Cylindrical flange (24)
NOVELTY - A stack comprises unit cells oriented parallel to each another. A phase change layer has first surface disposed on first side of the stack, having a length disposed perpendicular to the parallel orientation of the unit cells, to convert a fuel into a gas, and to supply the gas to the unit cells. A fuel diffusion layer is disposed on second surface of the phase change layer, to supply fuel to the phase change layer. A fuel cartridge (40) supplies fuel to the fuel cell unit (42). A fuel actuator (46) controls an amount of the fuel that is supplied by the fuel cartridge to the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile electronic product, such as mobile phone, notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Attains small volume, reduced power consumption, and reduced noise. Supplies adequate amount of fuel to fuel cell unit, regardless of the location of the fuel cell unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a unit cell of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cartridge (40)    Fuel cell unit (42)    Fan (44)    Fuel actuator (46)    Circuit unit (48)
NOVELTY - The fan (10) has several externally disposed rotary fan blades which are in mechanical communication with a motor enclosed within housing (14). A solar panel (14) provided in solar energy harvesting unit powers the fan directly or recharges an optional battery pack of fan (12). A power switch located externally on the housing selectively delivers power to the motor. An adjustable base section (22) retains the fan in a selectively fixed position when the hand held operation for the fan is not desirable.    USE - Portable solar powered personal fan for use during traveling on e. buses, taxi, commuter trains, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solar powered fan is carried easily to outdoors, by the usage of the solar panels without any power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar powered fan in its use condition.    Solar powered fan (10)    Fan (12)    Housing (14)    Solar panel (16)    Adjustable base section (22)
NOVELTY - The solar optic structure has a parabolic, circular or flat face comprising cementitious material and sheeting material comprising plastic film. A filler material comprising chopped natural or synthetic fibers, straw-like material is added with the cementitious material. A reflective surface (6) is adhered to the face of the structure.    USE - Solar optic structure for power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The filler material supports for cementitious material and reduces the overall weight of the solar optic structure. Hence, effectively collects radiant energy from the sun and maximizes exposure to light certain environmental, topographical or solar tracking conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rod extending from the side of the structure, is adapted for connecting the structure to the rod of solar optic structure. A bearing unit is connected to bottom side of structure to support and allow the structure to rotate along an axis (8) and to be tilted off along the same axis. A photovoltaic collector assembly arranged between the troughs in pair-wise arrangement, includes secondary optic, photovoltaic element and a trapezoidal prism in optical contact with a photovoltaic cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing solar optic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front elevational view of the solar optic structure.    Solar trough (4)    Reflective surface (6)    Axis (8)    Parabolic trough structure (10)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a tile frame (6) made of polymer. The tile frame contains PV cell. An expansion arm (90) is extended on a side of the tile frame. A well is formed in the expansion arm. The well is filled with flexible adhesive. A structure formed near the opening in another tile frame is used for restricting the movement of the expansion arm other than the movement in and out of the opening.    USE - System for mounting tiles containing photovoltaic cell in roof of commercial and residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion arm with adhesive is flexible enough to adjust the different surfaces of the tile frame according to weather condition without causing crack or separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting tiles containing photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating frame with the expansion arm.    Tile frame (6)    Complementarily formed ends (28,29)    Expansion arm (90)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has a fuel cell stack (202) comprising several fuel cells (201) between upper end unit (204) and lower end unit (206). A compression retention system (208) has serpentine shape strips (210) that are connected between the upper and lower end units by fastening units (212) such as clamps and brackets.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressive force applied to the fuel cell stack reduces electrical contact resistance between individual fuel cell so that the overall electrical efficiency of the fuel cell stack is improved. The size of the fuel cell system can be reduced and the electrical connections are made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (200)    Fuel cell (201)    Fuel cell stack (202)    Upper end unit (204)    Lower end unit (206)    Compression retention system (208)    Strip (210)    Fastening unit (212)
NOVELTY - The bottom electrodes (104,114) of the substrate are made of a flexible bulk conductor, insulator layers (106,116) and conductive backplane (108,118). The insulator layers are formed between bottom electrode and conductive backplane. An active layer (107) is formed between bottom electrode and transparent conducting layer (109). The electrical contacts are formed through transparent conductive layer, active layer, flexible bulk conductor and insulating layer, and are isolated from active layer, bottom electrode and insulating layer.    USE - Optoelectronic module e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the optoelectronic module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the optoelectronic device.    Bottom electrodes (104,114)    Insulator layer (106,116)    Active layer (107)    Conductive backplanes (108,118)    Transparent conducting layer (109)
NOVELTY - Method of fabricating a three-dimensional structure (I), comprises: providing a template (10) made from spheres (12) arranged and coupled together to form an opal-like lattice having volumetric spaces formed between the spheres; filling the volumetric spaces with a cured form of a carbon yield material having carbon nanotubes (CNTs) dispersed in it; carbonizing the carbon yield material; and eradicating the spheres, where the spheres are replaced by spherical voids (16).    USE - The method is useful in the production of porous carbon product, which are useful in a variety of technologies, such as energy storage, fuel cells, electrochemical devices, thermal dispersion devices, electric charge dispersion devices, and filtration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a porous carbon structure having good mechanical strength and uniform porosity. The CNTs remain dispersed throughout the fabrication process, hence the mechanical and/or electrical properties are uniform throughout the porous carbon structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the process used to fabricate a carbon nanotube reinforced porous carbon.    Template (10)    Spheres (12)    Necking connections (14)    Voids (16)    Tank. (22)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used in the manufacture of solar photo cells. The converter under the invention contains at least one photosensitive layer providing generation of a photocurrent with the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, and also current-tap electrodes. The converter also contains metallic nano-particles with the size of the order of or less than the wavelength in the maximum of the spectrum of the falling radiation, ensuring the concentration of falling radiation in a nearby zone next to the nano-particles and generation of a photocurrent at absorption of the specified radiation. Strengthening of the photocurrent and efficiency upgrading of the converter as a result is provided.    USE - Physics.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in the photocurrent and efficiency upgrading of the converter of the electromagnetic radiation.23 cl, 6 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a silicon oxide in a plasma state by a pre-sputtering process to preliminarily deposit the silicon oxide on a substrate e.g. glass. The substrate is coated with indium tin oxide (ITO) by an ion plating process at a temperature of 30 to 250 degree Celsius, and the coated substrate is heated. Degree of vacuum in a plasma gun region is 0.5 to 5 torr, and the degree of vacuum in a plasma generating region is 1 to 10 millitorr, during the ion plating process.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell for LCD (claimed) that is utilized in a hand phone.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms the thin film by an ion plating process, thus reducing manufacturing cost, and improving photoelectric efficiency and the convenience of usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an LCD.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a conductive layer on a substrate by performing a direct current (DC) sputtering process under a high pressure reaction gas, forming another conductive layer on the former conductive layer by applying an radio frequency (RF) bias to a substrate, and performing the DC sputtering process under a low pressure reaction gas. The substrate is made from a group consisting aluminum foil, carbon film and polyimide substrate. The conductive layer is made from the group consisting molybdenum, aluminum, tungsten, chrome and tantalum.    USE - Method for manufacturing a back contact for a copper indium gallium selenide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances sodium diffusion effect by changing pressure of a reaction gas in a sputtering process. The method enhances the adhesive property of the back contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery back contact electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a back contact manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a dichroic mirror which divides the sunlight (4), and a semiconductor thermo-element (6) which performs thermal energy conversion, while performing solar cell electric power generation using infrared rays (5). The generated electric power is utilized as a power supply of a Peltier refrigeration element (19) for laser-rod cooling through a coolant such as silicone oil (29) or water. The visible ray transformation is carried out using the UV rays (13), using a fluorescent substance, and a laser medium is excited with the visible ray (9).    USE - Solar excitation laser apparatus such as neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The laser apparatus can be oscillated effectively without wastage of solar energy, by utilizing all the spectra of the sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar excitation laser apparatus.    Sunlight (4)    Infrared ray (5)    Semiconductor thermo-element (6)    Visible ray (9)    UV ray (13)    Peltier refrigeration element (19)    Silicone oil (29)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive connection tab (7) is connected electrically with an output extraction electrode (2a) through a thermomeltable electro conductive bonding material. A surface fastening material (12) is provided in a predetermined position of the surface of a semiconductor substrate. The surface fastening material has a larger linear expansion coefficient than the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar cell element for solar energy power generation system using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The surface fastening material exists in a predefined position of the semiconductor substrate. Therefore during the cooling process a compressive stress is generated in the semiconductor substrate with the surface fastening material. Thus it is possible to prevent crack arising in the semiconductor substrate. Thus a reliable solar cell element is reduced with high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and expansion model view of the surface fastening material in the solar cell element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Output extraction electrode (2a)    Surface current collection electrode (2b)    Electroconductive connection tab (7)    Connection portion (7a)    Surface fastening material (12)
NOVELTY - A water supply unit (X) has a charcoal filter (7) which filters water from a feed pipe (5), and a reverse osmosis (RO) film (8) that filters water received from the charcoal filter. The purified water from the reverse osmosis film is stored in a water storage tank (9) before supplying to an ion-exchange resin (10). The water from ion-exchange resin is supplied to a modifier (4) by a water pump (11).    USE - Fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The pure water of required amount is supplied to the modifier through the ion-exchange resin in short time by storing the pure water in the tank. Hence water responsiveness with respect to modifier is improved, life-time of ion-exchange resin is improved, and tracking property with respect to load of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (4)    Feed pipe (5)    Charcoal filter (7)    Reverse osmosis film (8)    Water storage tank (9)    Ion-exchange resin (10)    Water pump (11)    Water supply unit (X)
NOVELTY - The earth structure has a bolt hole (8) formed in a cooling pipe (7) connected between a fuel cell and a heat exchanger such that coolant is circulated through the cooling pipe for cooling the heat generated by electric power generation of fuel cell. A resin bolt (9) is screwed in the bolt hole, and preset end (11A) of earth wire (11) is fixed in the through-hole (10) in the center of the bolt along axial direction, and the other end (11B) of the wire is connected to vehicle housing (6) for removing electrons generated in coolant during electric power generation.    USE - Earth structure of fuel cell cooling system used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrons generated in the coolant during electric power generation of fuel cell, can be removed easily, and so the leakage current can be easily removed out of the cooling system from a fuel cell, without the need for forming resin coating in the inner surface of heat exchanger or heat exchanger components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the earthing structure of the fuel cell cooling system.    Vehicle housing (6)    Cooling pipe (7)    Bolt hole (8)    Resin bolt (9)    Through-hole (10)    Earth wire (11)    Ends of earth wire (11A,11B)
NOVELTY - A Grignard reagent derived from halogenated aryl (1) or lithium reagent, and halogenated aryl (2) are reacted in presence of a transition metal catalyst, and halogenated biphenyl (3) is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of halogenated biphenyls used as functional molecule intermediate of organic electroluminescent device, electrophotographic photoreceptor, organic semiconductor and solar cell, and synthetic intermediate of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.    ADVANTAGE - High yield of halogenated biphenyl is manufactured economically and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Grignard reagent derived from halogenated aryl of formula (1) or lithium reagent, and halogenated aryl of formula (2) are reacted in presence of a transition metal catalyst, and halogenated biphenyl of formula (3) is obtained.    X'=halogen atom chosen from chlorine, bromine and iodine;    R1=fluorine atom, 1-30C alkyl, dialkyl amino, diaryl amino, alkyl thio, aryl thio, alkoxy or aryl group;    m=0-5;    L1,L2=leaving group chosen from bromine and iodine, however at least one of L1 and L2 is halogen atom;and    n=0-4.
NOVELTY - The portable equipment and method for quick measurement of diffused reflectance of textured silicon wafers for solar cell comprising: a 12 volt power supply (1) to power a halogen lamp (2) which produces a collimated light beam through a lens to fall on a textured silicon wafer (3), a solar detector cell (4) to generate short circuit current indicated in a digital mA meter (5) which measure the intensity of the reflected light being directly proportional to the short circuit current. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Reclamation of silicon wafers from rejected solar cells minimize the recurring losses. The invention provides a suitable chemical composition which is applied at room temperature to the rejected monocrystalline silicon solar cells to remove sintered silver, silver-aluminum and aluminum metal pastes from the cells completely. A re-processing sequence is adapted for converting the reclaimed wafers into good solar cells at a reasonably good manufacturing yield. These cells were used for manufacture of photovoltaic modules. The re-processed modules were then subjected to type tests (Thermal cycling, Sun-soaking etc) to confirm their long term durability. It has been found that this development has a significant impact on the overall cost of manufacturing operation considering that the photovoltaic industry is facing a severe shortage of silicon feedstock raw material. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a box-shaped casing (24) comprising end plates (20a) provided at opposite ends of a stack body (14) in a stacking direction. Side plates (60b) are provided on sides of the stack body. Coupling pins (64b) connect the end plates and the side plates. Separate cylindrical insertion portions (72a) are fixed separately to the side plates or the end plates, for inserting the coupling pins into the cylindrical insertion portions. The cylindrical insertion portions are made of metal, non-metal or resin.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical insertion portions are fixed separately to the side plates or the end plates, thus reducing production cost of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Stack body (14)    End plates (20a)    Box-shaped casing (24)    Side plates (60b)    Coupling pins (64b)    Cylindrical insertion portions (72a)
NOVELTY - A peroxide cured thermoplastic vulcanizate comprises a thermoplastic component and a non-halogenated elastomer comprising repeating units derived from at least one 4-7C isomonoolefin monomer and 3.5 mol% or more of repeating units derived from at least one 4-7C multiolefin monomer.    USE - Peroxide cured thermoplastic vulcanizate is used for molded article such as condenser cap, syringe component and fuel cell component (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The peroxide cured thermoplastic vulcanizate provides molded article with high purity and favorable recyclability.
NOVELTY - The solar module (1) has solar cells (2) e.g. Bifacial solar cells, that are arranged at a distance relative from each other on the surface of the solar module. A transparent two-dimensional element (5) passes the light. The transparent two dimensional element is designed as light-conducting surface element, which has light-conductive plastic and a light collecting surface that faces the sun. A set of active surfaces is arranged such that the light collected from the active surfaces is guided to the solar cells of the solar module.    USE - Photovoltaic solar module for facade or window element (claimed) to convert sunlight into electrical energy by the photoelectric effect.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module is designed such that the sunlight is converted into the electrical energy in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar module.    Photovoltaic solar module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Transparent two-dimensional element (5)    Frame (6)
NOVELTY - Pyrido(3,2-h)quinazoline compounds (I) and/or their 5,6-dihydro derivatives, are new.    USE - (I) is useful for the preparation of doped organic semi-conductor, which is useful in an organic light-emitting diode (claimed), preferably organic solar cells. (I) is useful for manufacturing modules for electronic circuits, preferably displays.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides semi-conductors with increased charge carrier density, charge carrier mobility, improved conductivity, high absorption coefficients in the visible region and high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pyrido(3,2-h)quinazoline compounds of formula (I) and/or their 5,6-dihydro derivatives, are new.    R1, R2 = optionally substituted (hetero)aryl, alkyl of formula (CH(R)2);    R = 1-20C-alkyl or alkyl of formula C(R)3;    R3 = H, optionally substituted 1-20C-alkyl or (hetero)aryl; and    R4 = H, optionally substituted 1-20C-alkyl, (hetero)aryl, NH2, NHR, N(R)2, N-alkylaryl, N-(aryl)2, carbazolyl, dibenzazepinyl or CN.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I);    (2) a doped organic semi-conductor comprising at least an organic matrix material doped with at least a dopant, where the matrix material is (I); and    (3) a benzylidene dihydroquinoline compound of formula (V).
NOVELTY - The circuit arrangement has a high voltage actuator (3), where a high-voltage battery (4) e.g. electrochemical cell, is connected with the high voltage actuator by a switching unit i.e. microelectronic mechanical system relay (5), where the high-voltage battery is chargeable. A voltage transformer (2) converts a voltage of a low-voltage source (1) into a high-voltage. The low-voltage source and the voltage transformer are connected with the high-voltage battery and/or the high-voltage actuator by the switching unit.    USE - Switching arrangement for use in a micro fuel cell system, a drug dosing system and a hand pipette system (all claimed) for controlling and operating a high-voltage actuator e.g. micromechanical actuator such as micro pump, micro valve, and piezo pump.    ADVANTAGE - The high-voltage battery is connected with the high-voltage actuator, thus facilitating the supply of the required high-voltage to the high-voltage actuator in real-time without delay in a reliable manner and at the same time providing a high efficiency for the high-voltage actuator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating and charging a chargeable high-voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a switching arrangement with a low-voltage source, voltage converter, high-voltage battery and a high voltage actuator.    Low-voltage source (1)    Voltage transformer (2)    High voltage actuator (3)    High-voltage battery (4)    Microelectronic mechanical system relay (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves using hardened glass, particularly toughened glass or heat strengthened glass, as substrate for processing with a semiconductor technology process, particularly with coating, corroding, photolithography, laser structuring, doping. The parts of the hardened glass are made into small parts by a separation step, in order to obtain desired dimensions of the solar module. The method includes coating glass in edges with aluminum or silver. The edge is sealed with silicone group, acryl group, butyl group, polysulfide group and elastomer.    USE - Method for production of thin film solar modules from hardened glass with multiple dimensions.    ADVANTAGE - The parts of the hardened glass are made into small parts by a separation step, in order to obtain desired dimensions of the solar module, and thus the method requires smaller working expenditures and the solar modules produced are stable that avoid injuries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of assembly of thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Falling light (1)    Front glass (2)    Interface (3)    Transparent conductive layer (4)    Light absorbing semiconductor structure (5)
NOVELTY - Storing and supplying ammonia comprises using two storage materials (M1and M2), where M1 has a higher vapor pressure than M2 and serves as an ammonia source for M2 when M2 becomes depleted by ammonia consumption.    USE - The method is useful for supplying ammonia to a fuel cell or to a selective catalytic reduction catalyst for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions in exhaust gases (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids then need to heat large amounts of storage material to high temperatures (compare WO2006012903).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for supplying ammonia to a consumption unit, comprising a storage vessel containing M1, a storage vessel containing M2, a heater for heating M2 to release ammonia, a system for supplying ammonia from the M2-containing vessel to the consumption unit, and a system for supplying ammonia from the M1-containing vessel to the M2-containing vessel.
NOVELTY - The electricity storage devices arrangement has lithium-polymer-batteries, which are integrated with solar cells and a charge controller. The solar cells and charge controller are connected in series or in parallel connection. The lithium-polymer-batteries are made of cathode masses, polymer gel separator and anode masses, and are manufactured by an extrusion coating of cathode masses in primer aluminum conductor and an extrusion coating of anode masses of copper conductor with subsequent positioning of separator and laminating.    USE - Electricity storage devices arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity storage devices arrangement has lithium-polymer-batteries, which are integrated with solar cells and a charge controller. The solar cells and a charge controller are connected in series or in parallel connection, and thus enables to cool the cells by the air flow and hence ensures that no problem occurs during heat dissipation.
NOVELTY - The battery has a photoelectric transformation piece vertically provided on centre of a prism (1) that is provided as a support piece of a solar panel (2). A prism solar panel is combined by the solar panel. A number of combined prisms is equal to a number of prisms of a prism shield (3). A Fresnel lens is fixed on an inner surface of a plane of the prism shield. A concave mirror (5) is provided on a connecting position of two Fresnel lenses that are provided at an inner folding corner position of the prism shield. A seal cover covers ends of the prism shield to seal and protect.    USE - Prism type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The prism shield is made of glass material with better transmission performance and polyester plastic with reliable performance and the battery provides the fresnel lens as assembly device, thus avoiding the track setting for achieving better photoelectric transformation, and improving the transformation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a prism type solar battery.    Prism (1)    Solar panel (2)    Prism shield (3)    Concave mirror (5)
NOVELTY - The component has a toughened glass cover board connected with a radiator through an elastic pressing device. A connecting sheet conducting electricity is connected with multiple sheets single solar cell, a radiator and an edge frame, which processes the heat dissipation through the radiator. An electric insulated layer is closely attached on the surface of the radiator closing to one side of the single solar cell. A heat conducting silicon grease is smeared between the single solar cell and the sheet, which is placed between the sheet and the electric insulted layer.    USE - Concentrator solar cell component for photovoltaic electricity generating of solar energy photospot.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the radiator with insulated layer are tightly attached on the surface connecting with single phase of solar cell through the heat-conducting silicon grease, thus enabling compact structure. The concentrator has no sealing problem between flow and component as the heat-conducting flow is not in direct contact with the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of concentrator solar cell component.
NOVELTY - The battery has a solar battery chip, a lead wire and an output interface that is installed on a non-rigid foot layer. The lead wire is a printed circuit and a conductive rubber.    USE - Folding solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low weight, thus the volume is reduced. The battery is convenient to carry or store, and use. The battery can be made into different standards according to the need of the user, thus the battery is flexible. The battery can be made into a curtain type and a sun shade type solar battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a folding solar battery.
NOVELTY - Production of oxidative nanocrystal silicon membrane involves using a source gas mixture comprising inert gas and silicane during plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The flow rate proportion of inert gases to silicane is 5-300. The membrane has a thickness of 10-3000 nm and a size of 5-50 nm.    USE - For use in membrane functional device including photoelectric device and flat display device (claimed), or membrane silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - By using source gas mixture comprising inert gas and silicane, membrane deposition speed is increased and more uniform membrane is generated with fewer gases. Electronic property and microstructure of membrane are better than similar products, and degree of crystallinity is easier to control.
NOVELTY - The structure has a low-temperature indium gallium nitride (InxGa1-xN) nucleation layer that is manufactured on a substrate, and an unintentional doped InxGa1-xN buffer layer is manufactured on a low-temperature InxGa1-xN nucleation layer. An n-type doped InxGa1-xN layer is manufactured on an unintentional doped high-resistivity InxGa1-xN buffer layer, and forms one portion of an InxGa1-xN p-n junction. A p-type doped InxGa1-xN layer is manufactured on the n-type doped InxGa1-xN layer, and forms another portion of the InxGa1-xN p-n junction.    USE - Uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a uni-junction indium gallium nitride solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The electrode (2) has a conductive micro-channel (3), where the conductive micro-channel is arranged in the electrode. One end of the conductive micro-channel is adhered to a conductive backbone (1), and other end is extended into the electrode and closely encircled by working electrode material. Material of the conductive micro-channel is a metal, semiconductor or conductive polymer. Shape of the conductive micro-channel is one of the nanometer or micron line, or nanometer or micron tube.    USE - Working-electrode for dye-sensitization solar-energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive micro-channel is added in the working electrode for enhancing capture and collection efficiency of electrode and for avoiding compound of electron-hole. The electrode improves the efficiency of the solar energy battery and has a novel design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a dye sensitization solar energy battery working electrode.    Conductive backbone (1)    Working electrode (2)    Conductive micro-channel (3)
NOVELTY - The skylight has a glass (1) with an extruded arc outer surface and a concave inner surface with a plane (11). A solar cell is fixedly connected to the plane. Multiple solar cells (31) form a solar cell group, which is fixedly connected to the plane. A convex plane of a convex mold is coated with rubber layers. An adhesive layer (21) is provided between the plane and the solar cell. The solar cell is folded and compressed between the plane and a back sealing coating layer (4). An adhesive layer (22) is provided between the solar cell and the coating layer.    USE - Solar cell skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The skylight is more artistic due to the outer surface of the glass having same radian with a vehicle roof. The inner surface of the glass has the plane matched with the shape of the solar cell, such that the solar cell cannot be crushed due to deformation or displacement relative to the glass, when the arc skylight glass is compressed with a flat solar cell layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of solar cell skylight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar cell skylight.    Glass (1)    Back sealing coating layer (4)    Plane (11)    Adhesive layers (21, 22)    Solar cells (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a housing that is matched with a fuel cell air transmission device, and forming a space of 0.1 to 0.5 centimeters between the housing and the air transmission device. Noise-proof, sound-absorbing and sound insulation materials are filled in the space, and an air suction inlet is arranged on the air transmission device and connected with an air filter. An air discharge opening is connected with a fuel cell engine through a pipe that is packed in the sound insulation materials.    USE - Method for decreasing noise of a fuel cell air transmission device and a fuel cell electricity-generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the noise-proof, sound-absorbing or sound insulation materials to encapsulate the main noise parts of the fuel cell electricity-generating system, thus decreasing shake and noise which are caused by the noise parts. The method increases the riding comfort of passengers, when the fuel cell electricity-generating system is utilized for driving cars. The noise insulation, sound-absorbing and sound insulation material are environment-friendly and inflaming retarding materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell air transmission device.
NOVELTY - The system has an underground water storing tank (10) provided under the ground. An indoor water storing tank (12) is provided in a plastic greenhouse and rural house(2). A solar power cycle device (5) is composed of a solar collector (13) and indoor water tank (14) or an outdoor water tank (15). The solar collector is provided out of the plastic greenhouse and rural house. The indoor water tank without insulating layer is provided in a plastic greenhouse. The outdoor water tank with insulating layer is set out of the plastic greenhouse or rural house.    USE - Automatic-cycle multi-functional green and regenerative energy utilizing system.    ADVANTAGE - The system makes use of green and regenerative energy fully in multi-ways, and provides the heat and cool supply of the plastic greenhouse and rural house.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic-cycle multi-functional green and regenerative energy utilizing system.    Rural house (2)    Wind energy cycle device (3)    Geothermal energy cycle device (4)    Solar power cycle device (5)    Wind generator (6)    Energy storage battery (7)    Underground water storing tank (10)    Indoor water storing tank (12)    Solar collector (13)    Indoor water tank (14)    Outdoor water tank (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor whose central stator is fixed on top and bottom drum of a blower. An impeller is directly mounted on an external rotor of the motor, where the impeller is made of metal and plastic. An air inlet and an air outlet are mounted on same side or different side of the top and the bottom drum of the blower respectively. Height of the device is sum of height of the top and the bottom drum of the blower.    USE - Air feeding device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has small size of motor and blower, thus saving the space. The impeller is directly mounted on the motor, thus feeding the air and dissipating the heat simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air feeding device.
NOVELTY - The cell has N-shaped impurities diffused on a face of a silicon pellet to form a positive and negative (PN) junction. High concentrate P-shaped impurities are injected on another face of the silicon pellet to form positive type high-low junction. Cell elements are cemented to a big flat by an insulating resin to form a big cell substrate. A transparent conducting layer on an N-shaped face of the silicon pellets is deposited to form an upper surface electrode of a solar cell. An anti-reflection layer is deposited on a transparent conducting layer and a palisade metallic leading-out polar.    USE - Solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a condenser, a small silicon light battery plate and a sun light automatic track follower connected sequentially, where the condenser converge sun light on the battery plate. The track follower automatically follows the sun to make the sun light always vertical incidence the condenser, and the rotation of the condenser and the battery plate follow the rotation of the sun light automatic track follower. The battery plate is a bit monocrystalline silicon or multicrystal silicon light, where area of the plate is not more than 30 square centimeter.    USE - Solar energy concentrator battery.    ADVANTAGE - The condenser makes the sun light energy concentrate on the mall silicon light battery plate, thus making full use of the generating ability of the light battery plate, and hence reducing the cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy concentrator battery.
NOVELTY - A complex has accelerant-couplant-proton conduction high molecule. The complex is formed by bond-linking the couplant with accelerant through a functional group (B1), and bond-linking couplant with proton-conduction ion high molecule through a functional group (B2).    USE - Complex is used for composition for improving utilization rate of fuel cell accelerant (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex has excellent dispersibility with respect to fluoride.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a solar module of super-white glass for hard coat. It comprises a hot extruded integrative super-white glass, EVA film, solar cells, EVA film and TPT back film. The anti-reflection film is plated on said super-white glass. Adding plated anti-reflection film is able to increase nowadays transparency of super-white glass and output power of solar cells module. The solar cells module adopting the utility model is able to be utilized extensively in outlying area without electricity. And it is also applicable to be utilized in transportation, communication, weather and spaceflight etc fields.
NOVELTY - Curtain type hollow glass component of solar photovoltaic battery of this utility model belongs to technique field of photovoltaic hollow glass, and the photovoltaic battery of this utility model composing of curtain blind can be upper-lower folded like common curtain and can be turned over up and down or folded horizontally, and the main technique scheme is following: the circumferences of the outer layer glass and the inner layer glass are sealed through the sealing rubber strip, and the inner wall of the outer layer glass is pasted with strengthening heat-insulating film, and one side at the upper end between the inner layer glass and the outer layer glass is fixed with the micro-motor, and one side of the micro-motor is fixed with the transmission shaft, and one side of the transmission shaft close to the micro-motor is fixed with the hand-powered turning shaft device, and the transmission shaft is installed with the curtain type photovoltaic battery component, and the photovoltaic battery of the curtain type photovoltaic battery component all is pasted on the under-layer. This utility model has following advantages: it saves energy and protects environment, and it has high power generation efficiency and long service life, and the variety is diversified, and it is convenient to operate, and it increases the aesthetic perception of the buildings, and it can be applied to various buildings.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a temperature humidity sensor; this sensor contains a humidity sensitive element and temperature sensitive element; said humidity sensitive element, temperature sensitive element, an A/D converter and a serial interface circuit are designed on the same chip and connected with microprocessor through data wire and clock; comparing with current technology, fuel battery of this utility model is temperature humidity sensor; its response is quick; the capacity of resisting disturbance is strong; the fuel battery can realize high-efficiency running and running in optimal working condition under the working condition of any output request of power.
NOVELTY - Solar concentrating battery module belongs to photovoltaic apparatus technology field, wherein adiabatic outer cover is disc shape with opened port, the bottom of adiabatic outer cover is equipped with multiple mirror stainless steel reflecting cover; in the centre of lower part of stainless steel reflecting cover, it is fixed with solar battery wafer; the electrode of battery wafer is connected with integrate circuit board; upper part of adiabatic outer cover is equipped with concentrating lens. The utility model shell is made of glass fiber adiabatic heat preservation material so that is has good heat resistance, it also uses concentrating lens to intensify optical effect by two times, so that efficiency of generating electricity is 3-5 times larger than current technology, the internal wall mirror of whole module uses stainless steel or glass fiber plating with chrome to form mirror face, at the same time, each battery in module is added a reflecting cover of mirror stainless steel or glass fiber plating with chrome, so that the efficiency of generating electricity of whole photovoltaic battery module is improved.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a radio, which comprises a lower shell, an upper shell hinged with the lower shell, and a radio device equipped in the upper and lower shells, moreover, the power device of the radio device is a solar power supply device, which comprises a solar battery board and a connected storage battery. Because the radio adopts the solar power supply device as power device, when user going out or camping, electric energy can be obtained through the solar power supply device to provide working power for the radio, which overcomes the disadvantage of dry-battery electric power usually exhausting and causing the radio unable to use for traditional radio which uses dry battery as working power source, and ensures the supply of working power for radio.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a crystal silicon solar battery component having very high sealing performance. The cost is lower and the sealing performance is very high, steam and erosion gas are hardly entered from sealed opening, monomer battery is uneasily eroded, using time is long. It comprises transparent roof glass, monomer battery connected by interconnecting chain, and backplane glass, the three are pressed and sealed through EVA, wherein, side parts of the roof glass and the backplane glass are connected as an whole body through fusing, extraction electrode of the monomer battery protrudes from a glass which is fused as a whole body.
NOVELTY - The invention claims a solar energy greeting door-waiter. It contains door-waiter with plastic shell, comprising that solar energy battery board is installed on calvaria of the door-waiter; solar energy battery board is connected with storage battery inside of door-waiter; illuminator and bugle is installed on body of door-waiter; infrared body sensor and sound-control switch are installed on body of door-waiter; infrared body sensor and sound-control switch are connected to input end of control circuit board; illuminator and bugle are connected to output end of control circuit board. The invention has the merit that it can meet corresponding needs if the multiple-function solar energy greeting door-waiter is put on needed position optionally.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a soft solar module, which belongs to an appropriately bendable solar module. It is suitable for the situation of large power and heavy weight. A thin solar cell, according to the design proposal offered in this utility model, may be installed on the soft bendable encapsulation plate. And the employed solar cell is made of monocrystal line silicon or polycrystal line silicon. And the soft bendable encapsulation plate is made through splicing transparent film and underboarding with thermosol. Among them, the transparent film is transparent TPT or transparent polyester film. The thermosol is polythene (PE)-vinyl acetate or polyvinyl formal. And the underboarding is Aluminium, stainless steel, TPT or epoxy plate. This utility model may be utilized in the specific requirements-needed fields of automotive ceiling, aircraft wings, yacht, the adornment of garden lamps, and advertising lamps, and it may also provide the electric power for the specific requirements.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (10) has an insulating resin clip (88) that fixes the separators (24,26,28) together in a stacking direction; and a resin load receiver (76,80,82) provided on the outer end of at least one of the separators that are fixed together by insulating resin clip. Resin load receiver protrudes outwardly beyond the outer ends of other separators to receive external load. Resin load receiver has hole (78a,78b,84a,84b,86a,86b) extending in the stacking direction for insertion of the insulating resin clip.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation in sealing performance or short-circuiting of the separators caused by deformation when external load is applied to the fuel cell stack since separators are fixed together by connecting member so that external load applied to the resin guide section is distributed to the separators through the connecting member at the time that resin guide section that protrudes outwardly at the outer end of at least one of the separators receives the external load. Sliding resistance is reduced and assembly operation is performed easily since resin guide section disposed at the outer end of at least one of the separator slides along the guide when assembling the fuel cell. Prevents short-circuiting of the second separator since side plate is prevented from coming into contact with the metal portion of second separator to greatest extent even if the side plate is deformed inwardly when external load is applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded cross sectional view of the principal components of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Separators (24,26,28)    Resin load receiver (76,80,82)    Hole (78a,78b,84a,84b,86a,86b)    Insulating resin clip (88)
NOVELTY - Etching solution comprises 15-40 wt.% nitric acid, 10-41 wt.% sulfuric acid and 0.8-2.0 wt.% hydrofluoric acid in water.    USE - The solution is useful for etching silicon, especially doped silicon, or silicon compounds, especially silicate glass; for etching phosphosilicate or borosilicate glass; for overetching silicon wafers, especially doped silicon wafers; for etchin silicon compounds, especially silicate glass, on silicon wafers (all claimed). The silicon wafers are useful for producing solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solution permits precise selective etching of individual areas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for etching silicon wafers to partly remove silicon, especially doped silicon, or silicon compounds, especially silicate glass, by contacting at least part of each wafer with an etching solution as above at 4-15 degrees C.
NOVELTY - In a precision process to modify the microstructure of a thin layer for the local introduction of doping agents and local application of a seed layer, the surface is coated with a reactive fluid and laser-irradiated.    USE - Process for the manufacture of solar cell silicon wafers.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simpler and the process stages can be conducted with greater precision than prior art.
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer (1) production involves utilizing a precursor layer, which has multiple conductive precursor particles, where a catalyst is electrochemically deposited. The catalyst layer is produced as a structured layer by targeted inhomogeneous selection of the precursor particles with regard to a particle property.    USE - Method for producing a catalyst layer for fuel cells (Claimed), chemical or electrochemical reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer production method ensures an improved utilization, and increases the efficiency of the subsequent energy conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPEDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a precursor solution for the production of a precursor layer, which comprises multiple electrically conductive precursor particles; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell, which comprises a solid electrolyte membrane and two electrode layers, with a diffusion layer, where the electrode layer has a structured catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a catalyst layer.    Catalyst layer (1)    Catalyst particle (2)    Carbon particles (3,4)    Gas diffusion layer (5)    Electrolyte material (6)    Electrode layer (7)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste comprises an organic binder, a solvent, electroconductive particles, glass frit, and a material (A) which gets converted into gas at 150-800 degrees C and metal oxide, an organometallic compound (B) and metal oxide, or a compound (C) containing aluminum, gallium, indium or thallium.    USE - For electrode used in manufacture of solar cell and N-type semiconductor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste provides solar cell electrode which obtains high curve factor stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structure of solar cell.    Light incident lateral electrode (1)    Anti-reflective film (2)    N-type diffused layer (3)    P-type silicon substrate (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has p-doped and n-doped regions, a silicon dioxide layer formed on the p-doped and n-doped regions, openings in the silicon dioxide layer which exposes p-doped and n-doped regions, and metal contacts on a backside of the solar cell. The metal contact is formed on an infrared reflecting layer to form an electrical connection to a corresponding region in the p-doped and n-doped regions. The infrared reflecting layer contains aluminum.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell has p-doped and n-doped regions, a silicon dioxide layer formed on the p-doped and n-doped regions, openings in the silicon dioxide layer which exposes p-doped and n-doped regions, and metal contacts on a backside of the solar cell. The metal contact is formed on an infrared reflecting layer to form an electrical connection to a corresponding region in the p-doped and n-doped regions. The infrared reflecting layer contains aluminum. The metal contacts contain copper. The solar cell further has barrier layer containing titanium tungsten, and plating seed layer containing copper. The dielectric layer comprises silicon dioxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A multilayer structure to form absorber layers (120) for solar cells (200), comprises a base (104) including a substrate layer; a partially reacted precursor layer formed on the base, where the partially reacted precursor layer comprises Group IB-VIA non-metallic phase and/or Group IIIA-VIA non-metallic phase; and a dopant layer on the partially reacted precursor layer, where the dopant layer includes a Group IA material.    USE - As a multilayer structure to form absorber layers for solar cells (claimed); useful for converting sunlight directly into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The placement of dopants on partially reacted precursor layer does not negatively impact the morphological and electrical properties of Group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber materials. Thus, improving quality of IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layers in terms of yielding higher efficiency solar cell devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for forming a doped Group IB-IIIA-VIA absorber layer on a base, involving depositing at least one Group IB and Group IIIA and VIA material on the base; forming a partially reacted precursor layer by partially reacting the at least one Group IB and Group IIIA materials with at least one Group VIA material, where partially reacting the at least one Group IB and Group IIIA materials with at least one Group VIA material results in the partially reacted precursor layer having at least 50% non-metallic phase; depositing a dopant-bearing film on the partially reacted precursor layer, the dopant-bearing film comprises a dopant material including at least one of Na, K and Li; and fully reacting the partially reacted precursor layer with the dopant material from the dopant-bearing film to form a doped precursor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a solar cell manufactured.    Base (104)    Absorber layer (120)    Solar cell (200)    Thin cadmium sulfide layer (202)    Transparent window. (204)
NOVELTY - The solar cell unit (CU1) comprises a wiring element (25) disposed on the principal surfaces (F1,F2) pointing at one direction of the solar cell (C1,C2), so that the electrodes of solar cells (C1,C2) are electrically connected respectively. The wiring elements (26,27) are disposed on the principal surface (F2,F1) of the solar cell (C1,C2), so that the wiring elements (26,27) are electrically connected to the other and initial electrodes of solar cells (C1,C2) respectively.    USE - Solar cell unit for use in solar cell module (claimed) of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The warp in the solar cells can be suppressed by using wiring elements. Thus, the breakage of the solar cells and manufacturing cost are reduced. Since the solar cell unit to which the defective solar cell belongs can be replaced, replacement of the defective solar cell can be simplified. Hence, handling of the solar cells becomes easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell unit.    Wiring elements (25-27)    Solar cell (C1,C2)    Solar cell unit (CU1)    Principal surfaces (F1,F2)
NOVELTY - A support material is contacted with a capped nanoparticles in an aprotic solvent, the support material comprising the capped nanoparticles is calcined to manufacture supported nanocatalyst which is anchored to the support material.    USE - Manufacture of supported nanocatalyst used as catalyst, sensor, battery, solar cell, electronic component, optoelectronics component, molecular electronic device, support material for chemical or biochemical or photochemical modification of nanoparticles and chromatography, light emitting device, waste treating agent and photocatalytic material, and used for manufacturing stable mesoporous oxide hollow sphere, catalyst and monodisperse silica-containing nanosphere (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supported nanocatalyst is efficiently manufactured using simple method.
NOVELTY - Production of hypoxic atmospheres in an enclosed compartment (30) comprises employing a fuel cell (31) that utilizes a fuel and an oxygen containing gas mixture for generating electricity, and releases an oxygen reduced gas mixture and byproducts; and transmitting the oxygen reduced gas mixture to the enclosed compartment for establishing an oxygen reduced atmosphere with less than 18% oxygen.    USE - Method for the production of hypoxic atmospheres in an enclosed compartment, e.g. of stationary and portable power generation units or plants, auxiliary power units, transportation industry (including automobiles, scooters, trains, airplanes, heavy construction machines, boats, or marine applications) computers, data centers and telecommunication applications, or fuel cell installation. The atmosphere is used for fire prevention, food storage, heritage preservation, hypoxic training and therapy, and acclimatization. (All claimed)    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a system of creating a hypoxic atmosphere in an enclosed compartments, comprising a fuel cell device, an enclosed compartment, and a controlling mechanism for achieving and maintaining the oxygen content; and    (2) a fire preventative composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a hybrid system for producing and maintaining hypoxic environment in the enclosed compartment.    Enclosed compartment (30)    Fuel cell (31)    Compressor (32)    Conduit (35)    Filtering device (38)
NOVELTY - The copper-silver alloy porous metal contains the compound powder including 84-95 percent alumina powder, 3-10 percent silver powder and 2-6 percent activation reagent. The surface ingredient of the porous metal includes 78-96.2 copper and 3.8-22 percent silver. The pore size of porous metal is 0.5 to 5 millimeter while the thickness of copper base material is 1.2 to 20 millimeter.    USE - Copper-silver alloy porous metal for use in the industry field of electronics and water treatment as material for ultra-light structural material, catalyst supporter, oil filter and secondary battery electrode plate.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the copper-silver alloy porous metal in which diffusion heat treatment to alumina, silver and activation material compound powder is performed in the base material, thereby giving excellent antimicrobial functionality of copper metal and silver ion. The broad and excellent antimicrobial functionality effect of silver and copper can be inexpensively supplied to the nation daily life. The excellent antimicrobial functionality is improved with respect to the industry field and environment including the air purification and harmonizing apparatus and the water-treatment while being able to promote resources-saving in the industry field resulting to nation betterment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of copper-silver porous metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the property characteristics of copper-silver alloy porous metal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A by-product-gas absorber contains an aldehyde-type gas absorbent and an organic acid property gas deodorizer. The organic acid property gas deodorizer comprises an aminoguanidine salt and/or a hydrazide compound.    USE - By-product-gas absorber is used for by-product-gas absorption filter used for by-product-gas absorption system of hydrocarbon type fuel cells (claimed) used for electric power generating apparatus used for household appliances and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used as a cartridge.    ADVANTAGE - The by-product-gas absorber efficiently absorbs harmful by-products such as formaldehyde and formic acid emitted from hydrocarbon type fuel cell, and suppresses emission of harmful substances into the environment.
NOVELTY - The system has variable orifice (22) that restricts the flow rate of a coolant supplied to a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) by a circulatory system (20). An ECU (50) controls the flow rate of the coolant and estimates the temperature of the coolant. The ECU determines whether the restriction mode is released based on the estimated temperature of the coolant and temperature at which restriction of flow rate of the coolant is released, when the flow rate is restricted by the variable orifice.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant flow rate of the fuel cell system is control based on the determined temperature. The rise in the temperature of the coolant and the boiling of the coolant are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the bock diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Coolant flow path (13)    Circulatory system (20)    Coolant pump (21)    Variable orifice (22)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing nitrogen containing gas such as ammonia gas into metal element (3) arranged in the primary chamber (1A) of pressure reduction container (1) through source gas inlet (4). A silane gas is introduced into secondary chamber (1B) through source gas inlet (5). The ammonia gas that is reacted with metal element flow into secondary chamber through holes provided in curtain board to mix with silane gas so as to form continuous thin film (8,8a) that winds up on winding roller (11) through roller (9).    USE - Manufacturing method of thin film such as silicon nitride thin film and silicon oxynitride thin film (both claimed) used in LCD, organic electroluminescent display (OELD), planar light emitting element, optical device, solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier property of thin film can be improved and the thin film of uniform thickness can be obtained effectively, since the different type of source gas are mixed together to form continuous thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the catalyst chemical vapor deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure reduction container (1)    Chambers (1A,1B)    Metal element (3)    Source gas inlets (4,5)    Thin films (8,8a)    Roller (9)    Winding roller (11)
NOVELTY - A substrate (10) is arranged between a substrate arrangement electrode (9) and a shower plate (4). The gas that contains silicon is guided from a gas source (40) towards the substrate. The low frequency alternating voltage of not less than 100 KHz and 1 MHz or less is applied with respect to the substrate arrangement electrode and a silicon thin film is formed on the substrate.    USE - Film-forming method of amorphous-silicon thin film for solar cell using plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus. Can also be used in pixel portion of LCD and organic electroluminescence.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma from the gas decomposition source is deposited on the substrate arrangement electrode efficiently and reduces the deposition of the film forming material to the inner wall of the vacuum treating tank, so that the time for internal cleaning and the consumption of the green house gas such as fluorine-type gas which exerts bad influence to the global warming is reduced significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional block diagram of the thin film apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Shower plate (4)    Substrate arrangement electrode (9)    Substrate (10)    Power supply section (30)    Gas source (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a frame (1H) which accommodates a solar cell (1S) and a lithium ion battery in a battery holder (3). A lighting fixture (1L) reduces quantity of discarding batteries after lifetime by using lithium ion battery. The battery is recharged by an external power supply through a connector (4hb) of the frame.    USE - Portable electric-condenser system used for street light system.    ADVANTAGE - Even if electric power generation amount of solar cell reduces and storage capacity of the battery reduces, the battery can be recharged by a external power supply. The discharge amount of environmental pollutant is reduced by using a lithium ion storage battery and LED as light source. The portable storage battery system can perform a single input, a multiple output, or a multiple input and a multiple output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of the portable electric-condenser system.    Frame (1H)    Lighting fixture (1L)    Solar cell (1S)    Battery holder (3)    Connector (4hb)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer transfer sheet has a thin film containing an amide-group containing compound formed on one surface of a base-material sheet, and a catalyst layer formed on the thin film. The amide-group containing compound is fatty acid amide.    USE - Catalyst layer transfer sheet is used for manufacturing catalyst layer-electrolyte film laminate (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer transfer sheet does not have bad influence on performance of the fuel cell. The fuel cell has excellent battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the catalyst layer transfer sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has plasma (5) that is formed between dielectrics (4a,4b) by applying voltage between electrodes (2a,2b) from high frequency electric power supply (1). The to-be-processed base material (6) is conveyed along conveyance path (9). An exhaust portion (11a) arranged at upstream of conveyance path exhausts predetermined process gas supplied between electrodes from a supply portion (10a). An exhaust portion (11b) arranged at side of dielectric (4a) exhausts other process gas such as helium and hydrogen supplied from a supply portion (10b).    USE - Plasma-processing apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to manufacture of LCD, electroluminescent (EL) panel, flat panel display (FPD), plasma display panel (PDP), semiconductor element, solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the electrode surface is suppressed so that the thermal stability of the electrode surface is ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plasma-processing apparatus.    High frequency electric power supply (1)    Electrodes (2a,2b)    Dielectrics (4a,4b)    Plasma (5)    To-be-processed base material (6)    Conveyance path (9)    Process gas supply portions (10a,10b)    Exhaust portions (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - A group Ib metallic compound, a group IIIb metallic compound, and a group VIb metallic compound are mixed in organic solvent to obtain chalcopyrite nanoparticles.    USE - Manufacture of chalcopyrite nanoparticle used for photoelectric transducer (claimed), optical medium, semiconductor, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides chalcopyrite nanoparticle having high quality.
NOVELTY - A polymer film comprises an amphiphilic block copolymer which consists of a block copolymer, where a hydrophilic polymer component and hydrophobic polymer component are bonded by a covalent bond, and a fullerene. The block copolymer has molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 1.3 or less. The polymer film has a cylinder containing the hydrophilic polymer component oriented in a fixed direction within the film. The fullerene is contained by regularly arranging the fullerene localized around the cylinder portion.    USE - Polymer film is used for organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer film has excellent anisotropic property.
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains reaction product of linear fluoro polyether compound (A) and silicate compound (B) (hardener) as main component. The linear fluoro polyether compound has at least two hydroxyl groups in one molecule and perfluoropolyether structure in the principal chain of the molecule.    USE - Resin composition for sealing agent used for sealing electrolyte solution in dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed), sealing electrolyte solution in battery, for blocking gas leakage and liquid spill from joining interface of gasket and electrode board in dye-sensitized solar cell, and for sealing spacer that encloses electrolyte solution between electrode substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent resistance to electrolyte solution (acetonitrile), adhesiveness to an electrode substrate, low permeability for gases produced from electrolyte solution, prevents the fall of power generation characteristics resulting from reduction of oxidation-reduction ability due to leakage of gases, and has improved workability when used as sealing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent boards (1,1')    Electroconductive films (2,2')    Porous membrane (3)    Sensitizing dye (4)    Electrolyte solution (5)    Sealing agent (7)
NOVELTY - The focusing apparatus has reflection layers (12,22) of thickness 500nm or more formed on an arc-shaped concave surface (1) and an arc-shaped convex surface (2) respectively. The arc-shaped convex surface is positioned at the concave surface side so that sunlight (3) is reflected by the reflection layers (12,22) in order and focused on a solar cell (4) after penetrating through a through-hole (14) of the concave surface.    USE - Solar cell focusing apparatus for electricity generation in industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - The reflection layer formed on the concave surface has high reflectivity and exothermic property, and low adaptability. Large amount of sunlight can be focused on the solar cell by reflection of sunlight at the concave surface and convex surface in order.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell focusing apparatus.    Arc-shaped concave surface (1)    Arc-shaped convex surface (2)    Sunlight (3)    Solar cell (4)    Reflection layers (12,22)    Through-hole (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying boron glass (104) on a part of the surface of a silicon wafer (102), and applying the boron glass as etching barrier during etching (16) of the silicon wafer in a texture etching solution. An alkaline texture etching solution is applied, particularly has potassium hydroxide and isopropyl alcohol. A dielectric layer, has silicon nitride, titanium dioxide or silicon dioxide, is applied on two side (108,110) of silicon wafer by a chemical low pressure gaseous phase separation.    USE - Method for producing solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves applying boron glass on a part of the surface of a silicon wafer, and applying the boron glass as etching barrier during etching of the silicon wafer in a texture etching solution, and hence ensures economical production of solar cells, which having high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cells producing method, with which boron glass is applied as etching.    Board diffusion (12)    Etching (16)    Silicon wafer (102)    Boron glass (104)    Sides (108,110)
NOVELTY - Preparing silicon carbonitride thin film comprises polishing silicon substrate, immersing in sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide and deionized water in volume ratio of 2:1-2:0-8, washing, and immersing in hydrofluoric acid solution for 5-10 seconds, cleaning, and drying with nitrogen; and placing into a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition chamber, utilizing 10% silane in nitrogen as silicon and nitrogen sources and methane as carbon source and depositing at 200-400 degrees C, radiofrequency power of 20-80 W, nitrogen-diluted silane to methane flow ratio of 20:1-2.5:1 for 1-60 minutes.    USE - Method of preparing silicon carbonitride (claimed) for use in semiconductors and solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The use of silane (SiH4) having a low concentration by dilution is safer and more economical. The operation is easy.
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a conductive carbon fiber to a carbon rod. The carbon rod is extended out of a top end of a reactor. Current is educed by the carbon rod. A cation exchange membrane is decocted with hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes, before the reactor is started, and is dipped with de-ionized water for 5 hours for preparing. Upper and lower ends of a cathode chamber and an anode chamber are separately set with water outlets and water inlets. A perforated pipe is utilized a cathode for aerating. An anode and the cathode are connected by a copper conductor.    USE - Method for preparing a microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes microbial as cathode catalyst to successfully start biological cathode biological fuel cell. The method saves metal catalyst, and reduces MFC cost, thus providing new way and possibility for MFC engineering application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a MFC preparing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a batch of silicon chips in a quartz boat vertically, and pushing the chips into a dispersing furnace tube area with high temperature of 860 to 900 centigrade. A gas resource containing phosphorus is introduced, when the temperature of the dispersing furnace becomes stable. A phosphorosilicate glass oxidation layer is generated on the chips to make the impurities containing phosphorus disperse into the chips. The temperature of the tube area is lowered, and the boat with the dispersed chips is pushed out of the dispersing temperature area till a room temperature.    USE - Method for heat-treating crystalline silicon solar energy cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adequate distribution of residues in N area of the crystalline silicon solar energy cell can be realized by using the method. The crystalline silicon solar energy cell has partial annealing and residue-absorbing effects to adapt to a process of different silicon chip materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a crystalline silicon solar energy cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a light-splitting system provided between a light-connecting system and two sub-batteries, where the light-splitting system is used for splitting light according to wave length of light. Every sub-beam of the light is injected to be matched with the sub-batteries. Energy of the light of corresponding sub-beam of the light is matched with a band-gap of the sub-batteries. Low-voltage ends of the sub-batteries are connected in series and earthed, where every sub-battery is double-connected III-V group compound semi-conductor PN-connected optical-electric converting sub-battery.    USE - Light-connecting and light-splitting four-connected solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The four-connected battery has high effective. The independent double-connected battery is connected to the four-connected solar battery in series manner to achieve the adjustability of the light of the battery. The semi-conductor material is chosen according to the light, to achieve the optimization of converting the light and electricity of more than 40 percent, thus simplifying the manufacturing technology and saving the cost, greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a light-connecting and light-splitting four-connected solar battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has a unit including a glass substrate (8) that is provided with a metal oxide conductive layer (7), a titanium dioxide (TiO2) breaking layer film (6) and a customized micro-structure TiO2 film (4). The metal oxide conductive layer is formed on a glass substrate by adopting the method of magnetron sputtering or vacuum evaporation. A transparent conductive glass includes the metal oxide conductive layer and washed in the acetone and de-ionized water in an ultrasonic cleaner for 15 minutes. A layer of TiO2 solution is coated on the transparent conductive glass.    USE - Dye sensitized titanium dioxide nano-crystal solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive film has micro-structure with ordered height. The cell strengthens the photon scattering, improves light absorbing efficiency and reduces the possibility of interface compounding, thus improving transferring efficiency of the cell. The cell has low production cost, and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye sensitized titanium dioxide nano-crystal solar cell preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye sensitized titanium dioxide nano-crystal solar cell.    Customized micro-structure titanium dioxide film (4)    Titanium dioxide (TiO2) breaking layer film (6)    Metal oxide conductive layer (7)    Glass substrate (8)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves applying a liquid on the textured surface (20) of a silicon wafer (24). The liquid migrates is a first zone through accessible pathways formed on the textured surface, while blocked from flowing to a second zone by liquid flow impediment features such as barrier, edge, wall and ridge, such that chemical reaction occurs only in the first zone of the wafer surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing photovoltaic cell used for producing electricity from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses loss of solar energy by forming the absorbing regions parallel to grooves. Offers photovoltaic cell with higher efficiencies at lower cost per unit of energy collected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the photovoltaic cell.    Conductors (16,18)    Textured surface (20)    Groove (22)    Silicon wafer (24)    Trenches (37,39)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming multiple quantum dots on a silicon substrate (110). A nucleation layer (120) with threading dislocation density of less than about 5asterisk105 centimeter -1 is formed by growth and coalescence of the quantum dots. A bulk layer (130) is formed on the nucleation layer. The mismatch between the lattice parameter of the substrate and the lattice parameter of the bulk layer is more than about 6 percent.    USE - Method for manufacturing optoelectronic device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to semiconductor laser, light emitting diode (LED), detector, thermophotovoltaic cells (TVP), solar cell, and high frequency transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Offers nucleation layer that is essentially free from vertical propagating defects by forming the layer by growth and coalescence of the quantum dots. Allows effective integration of various existing substrate technologies with device technologies by using quantum dots to overcome restrains of critical thickness in lattice mismatched epitaxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the optoelectronic device.    Optoelectronic device (100)    Silicon substrate (110)    Nucleation layer (120)    Bulk layer (130)
NOVELTY - The distance between the screen mask and back surface of the solar cell in the screen printing is changed based on the portion of the back surface that is to be printed. The portion more distant from screen mask is printed with thicker aluminum paste while the portion less distant from mask is printed with thinner aluminum paste.    USE - Method of manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Thin solar cell can be produced with decreased amount of aluminum paste, without the trouble of ball-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The valve has a floating ball (1) resting on a sealing edge (4) of a round opening by gravity and closes off an incoming air passage (2) from a stack inlet (3). Airflow moves the ball up to an upper limit and provides continuous flow passage around the ball when a fuel cell is in operation. Ice buildup and cause the ball to stick to a valve seat when the fuel cell is not in operation at temperatures below freezing. The valve is opened by force created by pressurization of a cathode passage for start up to break smooth surface of the ball.    USE - Integrated cathode inlet check valve for a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The valve reduces diffusion of oxygen from the air into a cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack during shutdown. The configuration of the valve permits the valve to be molded into an end unit of the fuel cell stack, thus reducing cost of the valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an integrated cathode inlet check valve.    Floating ball (1)    Incoming air passage (2)    Stack inlet (3)    Sealing edge (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a trimming line (801) having a width that is greater than 1 millimeter and insulated from outside. A transparent conduction layer, a semiconductor layer and a rear electrode layer are removed from the trimming line. The solar cell includes an insulating separation line. The transparent conduction layer, the semiconductor layer, and the rear electrode layer are removed from the insulating separation line. Width of the insulating separation line is in the range of 5 to 15 millimeters. The trimming line is formed by using a laser scribing method and a chemical etching method.    USE - Thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of the solar cell is simple, thus reducing the manufacturing cost and processing time. The voltage characteristic of the solar cell remains unchanged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a thin film type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a thin film type solar cell.    Trimming line (801)
NOVELTY - The thermocouple has a sheath (10) for measuring temperature. An insulating tube (20) is injected into a side of the sheath. A protective tube (30) is inserted into a side of the insulating tube. The insulating tube and the protective tube are filled with a ceramic bond-series material. A sleeve (40) is extended from the sheath, and another protective tube (50) is inserted into the sleeve. A wire extension is extended from the sleeve and connected to a terminal (70) with a shape of the measurement instrument.    USE - Thermocouple for measuring temperature of a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating tube and the protective tube include electrical insulating property and heat resistance, thus preventing the electrical current from being applied between fuel cell stacks or separators. The temperature can be measured in real-time without affecting the operation of stack, thus enabling treatment of fever without shortening the lifetime of the fuel cell stack, and hence controlling the injected fuel efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermocouple.    Sheath (10)    Insulating tube (20)    Protective tubes (30, 50)    Sleeve (40)    Terminal (70)
NOVELTY - Two or more types of particles are made repulsive and dispersed in a solution. The dispersed particles are made into attraction state and hetero coupling of the particles is carried out to obtain catalyst material.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst material used in catalyst component (both claimed) for purifying toxic gas contained in waste gas of internal combustion engines, and in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has improved heat resistance and catalytic performance. The sintering of the catalyst component is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the catalyst material at the time of dispersion, arrangement and after drying and baking.    Catalyst particles (1)    Metal oxide particles (2)    Noble metals (3)    Co-catalyst component (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has a catalyst layer, an electrolyte layer, an electroconductive water repellent layer, a gaseous diffusion layer, and a cell sequentially laminated on a separator. The gaseous diffusion layer contains base material comprising carbon fiber comprising carbon-fluorine bound on the surface.    USE - Fuel cell is used for mobile telephone, portable information terminal, notebook personal computer and video camera, and for electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electroconductivity and water-reduction property.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode composite structure (2) has an anode catalyst layer (4) and a cathode catalyst layer (5) laminated through an electrolyte film (3). Several open-holes (6) are formed at the outer periphery of the composite structure along thickness direction and the open-hole is blocked using hydrophobic porous material so that anode catalyst layer is not in contact with in-air oxygen.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for portable electronic device, small aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The recovery of water vapor or water generated at the cathode-side is improved by the formation of the open-holes, and the water can be recycled for fuel dilution. The quantity of water for initial stage is reduced and high stable output can be obtained. The size and weight of the fuel cell is reduced. The concentration of methanol aqueous solution in the catalyst layer is made uniform and the reduction in electric power generation efficiency due to crossover of methanol can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode composite structure (2)    Electrolyte film (3)    Anode catalyst layer (4)    Cathode catalyst layer (5)    Open-hole (6)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell has a flexible working-electrode film, a flexible counter-electrode film (1) opposing the working-electrode film, a gel electrolyte film (4) interposed between the working-electrode film and counter-electrode film, a sealing portion for sealing the circumference of gel electrolyte film, and two adhesive layers (12,13) provided around the gel electrolyte film.    USE - Electrochemical cell is used as electronic paper, electrical-double-layer capacitor, dye-sensitized solar cell, lithium ion battery, or light-modulation glass (all claimed). Can also be used for electrochemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has excellent performance characteristics. Generation of bubbles in the interface of working-electrode film and gel electrolyte film and in the interface of counter-electrode film and gel electrolyte film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Counter-electrode film (1)    Gel electrolyte film (4)    Gel solution (7)    Space (11)    Adhesive layers (12,13)
NOVELTY - Intramolecular ring closure reaction of a raw material compound having 3 or more unsaturated bonds and which does not contain metallole ring is performed to obtain metallole ring-containing compound.    USE - Synthesis of metallole ring-containing compound used as luminescent material, electronic functional material, optical functional material used in electronic device such as organic electroluminescent element, solar cell, capacitor, fuel cell, secondary battery, sensor, detector, optical circuit, optical waveguide, transistor, electric circuit, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The metallole ring-containing compound is manufactured easily by a simple process under mild conditions. The performance of the compound as functional material is freely controllable by selecting the substituent.
NOVELTY - Silicon (A) of powder form, agglomerate form, or flake shape is supplied to a reaction container (1) having a cover (3). Silicon is heated to a temperature of 1000 degrees C or more and less than the melting point of silicon. A silane gas and hydrogen gas are supplied to heated silicon. Silicon obtained by decomposition or reduction of silane gas is grown on the surface of silicon of powder form, agglomerate form, or flake shape. The cover is removed and molten silicon obtained by heating silicon to a temperature beyond the melting point is recovered.    USE - Manufacture of silicon for solar cells and silicon wafers used in semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical manufacture of silicon with low power consumption and high productivity. The reaction surface area is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon (A) of powder form, agglomerate form, or flake shape is supplied to a reaction container (1) in which the opening end (2a) of bottom portion of cylindrical component is equipped with a cover (3). Silicon is heated to a temperature of 1000 degrees C or more and less than the melting point of silicon. A silane gas and hydrogen gas are supplied to heated silicon through an inlet tube (4) at the cover. Silicon obtained by decomposition or reduction of silane gas and flowing through the reactive gases (G), is grown on the surface of silicon of powder form, agglomerate form, or flake shape. The cover is removed from the reaction container, and molten silicon obtained by heating silicon in the reaction container to a temperature beyond the melting point is recovered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the silicon production apparatus.    Reaction container (1)    Opening end (2a)    Cover (3)    Inlet tube (4)    Graphite (5)    Slit (5a)    High-frequency induction-heating coil (7)    Silicon for raw material (A)    Reactive gas (G)
NOVELTY - The sheet (10) comprises colored polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film (12) and silica vapor deposition PET film (13) that are adhered to transparent PET film (11). An aluminum layer (14) is adhered on surface of film (13) so that end surface of layer (14) is covered with film (13) and white fluorine film (16). The aluminum layer has through hole for inserting lead wire of output terminals of solar cell modules so that inner wall face of through hole is adhered with films (13,16).    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell modules e.g. for crystalline silicon solar cell and amorphous-silicon type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning of insulating spacer between back surface protection sheet and frame portion is not needed so that metal frame portions that cover outer peripheral porn of the sheet does not contact end surface of aluminum foil. Hence the damage of cell module during size reduction and weight reduction of cell module can be prevented and module with excellent damp proofing property and insulation can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of back surface protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of back surface protection sheet of solar modules.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Transparent PET film (11)    Colored PET film (12)    Silica vapor deposition PET film (13)    Aluminum layer (14)    Fluorine film (16)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer is used to support the metal complex or its salt (I) to thin film of oxide semiconductor particles provided on the substrate.    USE - Photoelectric transducer for solar cell (claimed) such as silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer used in solar cells having excellent efficiency and stability. The solar cells are economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer is used to support the metal complex or its salt of formula (I) to thin film of oxide semiconductor particles provided on the substrate.    n1,n2=1-5;    X1,X2=carboxyl, phosphoric acid or sulfonic acid;    Y'1,Y'2=thiocyanate (-SCN), halogen or isothiocyanate (-NCS), and optionally form one ligand;    M=metal ion chosen from iron, ruthenium, osmium, platinum, iridium, rhenium, rhodium and/or palladium;    A1-A4=H, optionally substituted aromatic residue, optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon residue, hydroxyl, phosphoric acid, cyano, halogen, carboxyl, carbonamide, alkoxyl, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl carbonyl, acyl, substituted amide, acetamide or (un)substituted amino;    A1,A2,R1,R2=benzene-ring a1;    A3,A4,R3,R4=benzene-ring a2;    pyridine ring b',c'=ring optionally substituted by optionally substituted aromatic residue, optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon residue, hydroxyl, phosphoric acid, cyano, nitro, halogen, carboxyl, carbonamide, alkoxyl, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, aryl carbonyl, acyl, substituted amide, acetamide or (un)substituted amino;    R1-R4=H, (un)substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon residue, aromatic hydrocarbon residue or (un)substituted acyl;and    benezene-ring a1,benezene-ring a2=H, 1-4C, halogen and hydroxyl.
NOVELTY - Formation of hydrogenated silicon-based thin film without impurity using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of two parallel electrode plates, comprises growing 2-10 nm amorphous silicon thin film using gas mixture of silane and hydrogen; keeping the temperature of substrate at 150-220 degrees C; using radio frequency discharge power density of 20-100 mW/cm2 at not greater than 0.6 nm/s; and exerting plasma discharge of pure hydrogen on amorphous silicon thin film for 20-300 seconds using radio frequency discharge power density of 20-80 mW/cm2, at not less than 2 mbar.    USE - For formation of hydrogenated silicon-based thin film for use in an i layer(s) of thin film silicon-based unijunction or multijunction p-i-n type solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method makes amorphous silicon thin film more stable. By alternatively executing the growing of 2-10 nm silicon film and chemical annealing method of hydrogen plasma, the method adequately rebuild and loosen the atom structure of hydrosilylation material, and reduce electronic density shortcoming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thin film silicon-based unijunction or multijunction p-i-n type solar battery having an i layer(s) containing hydrogenated silicon-based thin film.
NOVELTY - The technique maintaining a parameter of pumping and air exhaust pressure stable by controlling pumping and air exhaust pressure by an air exhaust pressure control valve and an air exhaust pressure controller installed in an air exhaust end of a machine station. The stability of pumping and air exhaust pressure leads to the stability of injection concentration that phosphorus is in silicon chip. The obtained diamond cell is kept in stable position after processing, and the high-efficient solar cell is matched in a post channel sintering.    USE - Technique for diffusing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The technique provides the stable diamond resistance after pumping and air exhaust pressure, and stable injection concentration that phosphorus is in silicon chip. The method increases the five percentages of final solar cell rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell diffusion device comprising a diffusion furnace and an air exhaust end of a machine station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell diffusion device.
NOVELTY - A polyester contains a dicarboxylic acid component having a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (A) (in mol%) (5-50) (I) and a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (B) (50-95) (II) and a diol component having an oxygen-containing repeating unit (C) (III).    USE - Polyester is used for composition, and forming film (both claimed) used for flexible printed substrate, fuel cell, capacitor, solar cell and flexible display.    ADVANTAGE - The film formed using polyester, has excellent dimensional stability and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyester contains a dicarboxylic acid component having a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (A) (in mol%) (5-50) of formula (I) and a carbonyl-containing repeating unit (B) (50-95) of formula: -C(=O)-Rb-C(=O)- (II) and a diol component having an oxygen-containing repeating unit (C) of formula: -O-Rc-O- (III).    Ra,Rc=2-10C alkylene;and    Rb=pehnylene or naphthalane.
NOVELTY - A white polyester film comprises layer having polyester resin (1) and cyclic olefin copolymer resin (3), and void (2). The cross section of layer has void occupancy ratio of 25-75%. The number average particle size of cyclic olefin copolymer resin is 0.1-3 mu m.    USE - White polyester film is used for reflective sheet (claimed) for lamp reflector, instrument for illumination, illumination sign board and back reflective sheet for solar cell and back-light apparatus for image display.    ADVANTAGE - The white polyester film has high reflectivity and hiding power, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of void-containing polyester film.    Polyester resin (1)    Void (2)    Cyclic olefin copolymer resin (3)
NOVELTY - A halogen-containing isoindole (2) is used to prepare substitution product of isoindole (6). The obtained substitution product of isoindole (6) is used to prepare pi -conjugated cyclic compound (7).    USE - Manufacture of pi-conjugated cyclic compound used for organic thin-film transistor including but not limited to organic solar cell, organic electroluminescent, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photorefractive material, secondary battery, antistatic agent, display material and electrochromic material.    ADVANTAGE - The pi-conjugated cyclic compound is manufactured easily using halogen-containing isoindole as raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A halogen-containing isoindole of formula (2) is used to prepare substitution product of isoindole of formula (6). The obtained substitution product of isoindole (6) is used to prepare pi -conjugated cyclic compound of formula (7).    X=halogen atom;    Y'=R1, OR2 or SR3;    R1-R3=alkyl, aryl or alkyl aryl;    m=1-4;    n=0-3;    Z'=OH or N R5R6;    R5,R6=1-4C alkyl;    A=N or NH;    j=1-5;    k=0 or 1;and    doublet of continuous line and dotted line=single bond or double bond.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1000) has a fuel cell (10) having an electrolyte film, and a detecting portion for detecting deterioration of electrolyte film. The detecting portion detects deterioration without measuring quantity of chemical species produced by deterioration and contained in wastewater discharged from fuel cell. The chemical species is benzene sulfonic acid derivative and/or alkyl sulfonate derivative.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system simply enables detection of deterioration of electrolyte film of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of schematic structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (40)    Radiator (50)    Vapor-liquid surface device (88)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - An indium oxide powder contains indium oxide aggregate formed from indium oxide primary particles having number average particle diameter of 0.01-1 mu m as main component. The indium oxide aggregate has number average particle diameter of 30-3000 mu m.    USE - Indium oxide powder for manufacture of indium zinc oxide target and indium tin oxide target. Indium tin oxide is used in touch panel of solar cell, flat display panel, liquid display panel, resistance film system, organic electroluminescent electrode and electrode of blue-light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The indium oxide powder has excellent dispersibility, handleability, and suppressed scattering and solidification of aggregate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of indium oxide powder.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the sol-form gel precursor (3) and gel electrolyte film (4) inside the sealing portion (2) which is formed on a counter-electrode film (1). A working electrode film (5) which opposes the counter-electrode film is attached to the sealing portion. A counter-electrode film, sealing portion, working electrode film are welded and a portion of gel electrolyte film is melted to form electrochemical cell.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrochemical cell for electronic paper. Can also be used in electrical-double-layer capacitor, dye sensitizing solar cell, lithium ion battery and light-modulated glass.    ADVANTAGE - Since the counter-electrode film and the working electrode film has flexibility, the film thickness of the gel electrolyte film is made uniform and the performance of the electrochemical cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Counter-electrode film (1)    Sealing portion (2)    Sol-form gel precursor (3)    Gel electrolyte film (4)    Working electrode film (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode (2) is formed on a substrate (1). A photoelectric-conversion film (3) consisting of pn junctions or pin junctions is formed on the electrode and an electrode (4) is formed on the photoelectric-conversion film. A current-collection electrode (5) of backflow-prevention diode (9) is formed on the electrode (4).    USE - Thin-film solar cell of thin-film solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The incident of the light on the backflow-prevention diode is suppressed by the current-collection electrode and the reverse current is reduced. The conversion efficiency of the module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of thin-film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Electrodes (2,4)    Photoelectric-conversion film (3)    Current-collection electrode (5)    Backflow-prevention diode (9)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell (10) consists of an electroconductive substrate provided facing a transparent substrate (12a), a transparent electroconductive film (14a) formed on the surface of transparent substrate, and a porous semiconductor layer (16) provided between the transparent electroconductive film and an electrolyte (18). A pigment is adsorbed in the porous semiconductor layer. The electrolyte contains an iodine complex of amylase, which is a perfect linear amylose obtained by enzyme synthesis by glucan phosphorylase.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has improved stability. Volatile property of iodine and liquid spill are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Transparent substrate (12a)    Transparent electroconductive film (14a)    Porous semiconductor layer (16)    Electrolyte (18)
NOVELTY - A modifier (2) for electric power generation modifies the hydrocarbon fuels which includes the raw materials and mineral fuels and generates the reformed gas. A SOFC stack (3) which is connected with the modifier through a reformed-gas flow pipe (8) produces electric power using the reformed gas generated by the modifier. The combustion catalyst (15A,15B) provided in the reformed-gas flow pipe heats the reformed gas.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and molten carbonate form fuel cell (MCFC).    ADVANTAGE - As the generation of the puddle is prevented by the condensation of the moisture content in the water vapor and reformed gas, the reliability of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural block of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (2)    SOFC stack (3)    Reformed-gas flow pipe (8)    Combustion catalyst (15A,15B)
NOVELTY - A city water supply line (50) supplies city water from outside apparatus to a temporary water treating unit (41). The temporary water treating unit carries out water treatment of the city water from outside apparatus prior to the water treatment by a water treating unit (12) so that chlorine, calcium and sodium present in the city water is removed by the temporary water treating unit. The temporary water treating unit which can be attached or detach freely by using a connection coupling (40).    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for home application.    ADVANTAGE - The protection of fuel cell power generation device from initial-stage filling city water is performed and installation efficiency of a temporary water treating unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Recycled water tank (10)    Water treating unit (12)    Connection coupling (40)    Temporary water treating unit (41)    City water supply line (50)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has an electrically-conductive film (2) whose surface provided at the side of a porous semiconductor layer (4) has a recess (2a) into which the semiconductor particles are provided.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for use in electronic device, house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell having excellent electric-power generation efficiency can be easily provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Electrically-conductive films (2,3,7)    Recess (2a)    Porous semiconductor layer (4)    Spacer (10)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a scavenging-air drive device operated at a predetermined period and a predetermined maximum driven amount from a scavenging-air start time, so that clarified water adhered to an electrolyte film of a fuel cell (20) is removed physically. An upper limit of the maximum driven amount is defined based on a noise level of the scavenging-air drive device.    USE - Fuel cell system    ADVANTAGE - The system discharges the water content in the cell rapidly, so that the system ensures zero temperature startability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system .    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (21)    Fuel-gas supply apparatus (42)    Hydrogen pump (55)    Air compressor (75)
NOVELTY - A supply apparatus (4) has supply units (4L,4R) which supplies material gas to the direction which mutually contradicts from appropriate center of a vacuum chamber (2). A holding apparatus (5) has opposing holders (5L,5R) which holds substrates (9L,9R) respectively such that processing surface of the substrates is turned to material gas diffusing units (6L,6R) of material gas-diffusion apparatus (6), which diffuses the supplied material gas.    USE - Film-forming apparatus for forming film on substrate during manufacture of flat panel of solar cell, LCD, organic electroluminescent (EL) display, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The tact time for starting film-forming process is shortened while stabilizing quality of the film-forming goods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side sectional view of the film-forming apparatus.    Vacuum chamber (2)    Material gas supply apparatus (4)    Material gas supply units (4L,4R)    Substrate holding apparatus (5)    Substrate holding units (5L,5R)    Material gas-diffusion apparatus (6)    Material gas-diffusion units (6L,6R)    Substrates (9L,9R)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of mutually opposed electrodes (54,56) applied with an alternating voltage, and a gas supplied between the electrodes, between which a flexible long substrate (2) is supplied. A discharge pipe (53) discharges out the gas that exists between the electrodes, in which a fluororesin made plasma confinement structure (58) with several slits (58b) is provided in the discharge pipe.    USE - Plasma-chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus for film forming system used for manufacture of thin films such as amorphous silicon thin film, NIP type, PIN type and tandem-type films for solar cells, thin film transistor (TFT), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma confinement structure provided in the gas discharge pipe effectively suppresses particle deposition on the inside or surface of the film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma chemical vapor deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plasma CVD chamber. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (2)    Discharge pipe (53)    Electrodes (54,56)    Plasma confinement structure (58)    Slit (58b)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical component (6) is arranged in the reaction tank (3) for silicon precipitation provided with a heater (4) for generating electromagnetic waves. The cylindrical component has reaction components (6a-6d) whose inner surface contacts silane-type gas and expands in downward direction which inclines the reaction component. The deposited silicon is piled up and down in the cylindrical component.    USE - Cylindrical component is used in apparatuses used for manufacturing silicon (claimed) used as raw material of solar cells and semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical component has excellent durability, and enables economical manufacture of high-purity silicon without reduction in operation rate. Since contact of precipitated silicon with lower reaction component is eliminated, damage to lower reaction component is suppressed. The reaction component has excellent thermal conductivity at high temperature, and mechanical characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical component.    Silicon-precipitation apparatus (1)    Reaction tank (3)    Heater (4)    Cylindrical component (6)    Reaction components (6a-6d)
NOVELTY - An electrical-conductive thin film (20) is formed on an insulating substrate (10) mounted in the substrate holder. A pair of power supply electrodes (30,40) connected to a power, is connected to the conductive film so that the electrodes supply electricity to the conductive film and heats the film.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus for manufacture of photoelectric conversion substrate used as solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - A direct electrification heating is performed to the conductive film linked to the surface of the insulating substrate so that the substrate is heated efficiently by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the substrate in the substrate processing apparatus during electric current supply process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Insulating substrate (10)    Electrical-conductive thin film (20)    Power supply electrodes (30,40)
NOVELTY - An introduction apparatus (4) introduces raw materials and mineral fuel into modification catalyst (2a). An air suction system raises temperature of modification catalyst. A detection unit detects temperature of modification catalyst. The amount of introduction of raw material and mineral fuel is decreased, when stopping electric power generation by fuel cell (3). A control apparatus raises temperature of modification catalyst using air suction system before detected temperature falls to unmodified gas-evolution temperature.    USE - Modifier system for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of modification catalyst is raised efficiently and the generation of unmodified gas is prevented reliably. The occurrence of damage in the fuel cell is avoided by simple structure, when stopping the electric power generation by solid oxide fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (2)    Modification catalyst (2a)    Fuel cell (3)    Raw material and mineral fuel introduction apparatus (4)
NOVELTY - An introduction apparatus (4) introduces raw materials and mineral fuel into modification catalyst (2a). A heater raises temperature of modification catalyst by heating modification catalyst. A detection unit detects temperature of modification catalyst. The amount of introduction of raw material and mineral fuel is decreased, when stopping electric power generation by fuel cell (3). A control apparatus raises temperature of modification catalyst by heating modification catalyst using heater before detected temperature falls to unmodified gas-evolution temperature.    USE - Modifier system for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of modification catalyst is raised efficiently and the generation of unmodified gas is prevented reliably. The occurrence of damage in the fuel cell is avoided by simple structure, when stopping the electric power generation by solid oxide fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (2)    Modification catalyst (2a)    Fuel cell (3)    Raw material and mineral fuel introduction apparatus (4)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (20) humidifies a gas supplied to a solid polymer fuel cell (30) using an exhaust gas. A control unit (80) estimates whether the humidification capability of the humidifier is reduced. A pump (50) raises the relative humidity of the exhaust gas in the humidifier, when the fall in the humidification capability is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the humidification capability of the humidifier is suppressed. Hence, the responsiveness of the humidifier is improved and the temporary change in the temperature of the exhaust gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidifier (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Pump (50)    Control unit (80)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation structure (1) of a fuel cell has a reinforcement frame (2) spaced apart from the peripheral surfaces. The reinforcement frame is embedded under a rubber gasket (3) and a portion of the gasket is impregnated into outer peripheral portion of anode and cathode gas diffusion layers (GDL) (12,13) formed in thickness direction of the both sides of the electric power generation structure.    USE - Gasket integral portion for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gasket is reinforced with the reinforcement frame which is spaced apart from the GDL layers, the assembly of a fuel cell stack is simplified. Since the gasket is made of liquid rubber which is an insulator, the malfunction by the linear expansion coefficient difference of the electric power generation structure and the reinforcement frame is prevented and the electrical property of the reinforcement frame is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gasket integral portion for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the gasket integrally molded with the electric power generation structure and the reinforcement frame. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation structure (1)    Reinforcement frame (2)    Rubber gasket (3)    Anode gas diffusion layer (12)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus laminates porous semiconductor layer (5) absorbed with pigment (4), electrolyte layer (6), osmosis layer (7) and counter electrode layer (8) on electroconductive substrate (2). The electrolyte layer on laminated portion has region (6a) that is formed in layers (5,7) . A substrate (9) is laminated through region (6b) of electrolyte layer on laminated portion.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell and photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The osmosis layer holds electrolytic solution without being dependent on gap between substrates so that photoelectric conversion efficiency of the apparatus can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Electroconductive substrate (2)    Pigment (4)    Porous semiconductor layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Regions (6a,6b)    Osmosis layer (7)    Counter electrode layer (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a laminated structure of porous semiconductor layer (5) which adsorbs the pigment, and electrolyte (6) which permeates on insulating substrate. The laminated structure having a region (6a) of electrolyte contained in the porous semiconductor layer and permeation layer (7) is formed. A substrate (9) is laminated on the laminated structure through the region (6b) of electrolyte.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte layer is equalized thinly. The conversion efficiency and the reliability of the apparatus are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of photoelectric-conversion apparatus; and    (2) photovoltaic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    Porous semiconductor layer (5)    Electrolyte (6)    Regions (6a,6b)    Permeation layer (7)    Substrate (9)
NOVELTY - A vaporizer (21) vaporizes the liquid mixture sent from a fuel feed pump (11). A modifier (22) generates hydrogen gas from vaporized liquid mixture sent from vaporizer. The carbon monoxide gas from modified gas is removed by a carbon monoxide removal device (23). The electric power from hydrogen is picked out by an electric power generation cell (70). The hydrogen sent from the cell is burnt by a catalyzed combustion device (24) according to the catalyst. A control unit (76) controls the fuel feed pump based on temperature detected by a temperature sensor (26).    USE - Reactor of electric power generating apparatus (claimed) e.g. fuel cell system used in mobile phone and notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The size and power consumption of the electric power generating apparatus are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Fuel feed pump (11)    Vaporizer (21)    Modifier (22)    Carbon monoxide removal device (23)    Catalyzed-combustion device (24)    Temperature sensor (26)    Electric power generation cell (70)    Control unit (76)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) has a hollow container (1) formed by a synthetic resin liner material (7), a reinforcing material layer (2) formed using a reinforcing fiber material and provided at outer layer of container, and nozzle component (3). The container and nozzle component are adhered or welded with an adhesive layer provided as outer layer of container.    USE - Pressure vessel is used for storing natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, rocket fuel and hydrogen used for fuel cells and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure vessel has improved hermetic seal property and adhesive force between nozzle and container, and is simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of pressure vessel.    Hollow container (1)    Reinforcing material layer (2)    Nozzle component (3)    Adhesive agent (4)    Outer side nozzle portion (5)    Liner material (7)    Pressure vessel (10)
NOVELTY - A stilbene derivative (1) is new.    USE - Novel stilbene derivative is used for light emitting element for electronic device such as LED (all claimed), solar cell and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The stilbene derivative provides electronic device having excellent color reproducibility and luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stilbene derivative of formula (1) is new.    R1-R3=H or tert-butyl group;and    Ar1,Ar2=6-25C aryl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a light emitting element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (101)    Electrodes (102,104)    Hole transport layer (112)    Light emitting layer (113)    Electron carrying layer (114)
NOVELTY - A novel aromatic tertiary amine (I) has at least one carbazole structure in a molecule.    USE - Novel aromatic tertiary amine for organic electronic functional material used as hole injection and/or transport agent for organic electroluminescent element (both claimed). Can also be used for solar cell and electrophotographic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic tertiary amine has low molecular weight and high glass transition temperature, and is formed into a thin film by vapor deposition. The organic electronic function material comprising the aromatic amine, is excellent in heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel aromatic tertiary amine of formula (I) has at least one carbazole structure in a molecule.    R1,R2=hydrogen, 1-6C alkyl or 5C or 6C cycloalkyl;    A=optionally substituted (phenyl, carbazolyl, phenyl carbazolyl, naphthyl, phenanthryl or anthryl);and    x,y,z=0,1 or 2.    Between the carbon atoms adjacent to the carbon atom bonded with nitrogen atom, two of three phenylene groups bonded with nitrogen atom forms a single bond, and optionally forms a carbazole structure.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly has polymer electrolyte membrane and catalyst film. The catalyst film contains reducing compound(s) having oxidation potential of -0.3 to 1V.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, mobile notebook personal computer, camera, motor vehicle, transporting apparatus, portable generator, field light equipment device, and industrial and household robots.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent durability, and provides fuel cell having excellent output characteristics.
NOVELTY - A halogeno bipyridine (I) and hydrazine are coupled-reacted in the presence of a palladium catalyst, a base and a reaction solvent containing water-soluble aprotic solvent and water, to form disubstituted bipyridine (II).    USE - For use as dye material in dye sensitizing solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms bipyridine of high industrial utility with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A halogeno bipyridine (I) and hydrazine are coupled-reacted in the presence of a palladium catalyst, a base, and a reaction solvent containing a water-soluble aprotic solvent and water, to form disubstituted bipyridine of formula (II).    X=halogen atom;    R=alkyl group, cyano group, carboxyl group or -COOM group;    R'=alkyl, carboxy, or -COOM group;and    M=alkali metal.
NOVELTY - Undoped silicon hydride thin film deposition comprises in a plasma chemical reinforced vapor deposition system, forming an incipient thin film using gas mixture containing hydrogen ( not less than 6 at.%) and silane at less than or equal to 230 degrees C; placing the incipient thin film in a sealed case containing hydrogen gas ( not less than 50 atm); and maintaining a temperature lower than the temperature in forming the incipient thin film for 1-3 hours.    USE - For depositing undoped silicon hydride thin film used as i layer in p-i-n type photovoltaic device (claimed) or p-i-n type amorphous silicon hydride solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes the amorphous silicon hydride more stable; and provides p-i-n type amorphous silicon hydride solar cell of more stable photoelectric conversion efficiency and reduced photoinduced recession. The thin film after high pressure treatment has remarkably improved illumination stability compared with the incipient thin film.
NOVELTY - Preparation process involves carbidizing metal oxide e.g. calcium oxide or tungsten oxide or metalloid oxide e.g. boron oxide or silicon oxide by heating metal oxide or metalloid oxide in an inert atmosphere together with carbon particles having diameter that does not exceed 50 nanometer at a temperature range between 1600 to 1850 degrees Celsius. Carbon particles are nanoparticles such as nanotubes, nanofibers or combination of nanotubes and nanofibers. Carbohydrate is a saccharide. Carbamide is urea.    USE - Process for preparation of ceramics containing carbides such as boron carbide, silicon carbide, boron nitride (all claimed). Uses of boron carbide include but are not limited to polishing and lapping applications, preparation of nozzles used in slurry pumping, grit blasting and in water jet cutters or ballistic armors, nuclear applications such as shielding, control rods and shut down pellets. Silicon carbide is used as e.g. abrasive, semiconductor and moissanite gemstones. Uses of boron nitride include but are not limited to as substrate for semiconductors, microwave-transparent windows, structural material for seals, electrodes and catalyst carriers in fuel cells and batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient, higher quality and low cost method for preparation of ceramic materials especially including high content of single crystal fibers and generating fine particles powder since ceramics containing carbides are prepared by carbidization of boron oxides or silicon oxides using nanoparticles substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the scanning electron micrographs of different forms of single crystal fibers boron carbide.
NOVELTY - A solution of cellulosic biomass is provided in solvent chosen from molten salt, ionic liquid and supercritical liquid. The undissolved particulate material is removed from solution, and solution is fed to fuel cell to enable generation of electrical energy. The molten salt is lithium, magnesium, sodium, copper iron (III), potassium and zinc chlorate, chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, sulfide, acetate, hydroxide and/or isocyanate. The ionic liquid is N-ethylpyridinium chloride or imidazolinium halogenide. The supercritical liquid is supercritical carbon dioxide.    USE - Generation of electrical energy from biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is efficiently generated from biomass.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of fuel cell (40), and a memory (153) that stores a variation reference value. The moisture status of the fuel cell is detected based on the comparison of detected temperature and stored reference value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), electric vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content of the fuel cell is controlled by detecting the moisture status of the fuel cell with sufficient precision appropriately. The moisture status of the fuel cell can be grasped even if impedance measurement is not performed repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of scavenging-air control function of control unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Fuel cell (40)    Impedance calculation unit (140)    Memory (153)    Scavenging control unit (160)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains copper as an essential element, and element chosen from nickel, cobalt, and platinum. The elements are in the form of metal oxide having spinel structure.    USE - Catalyst is used for reforming oxygen-containing hydrocarbon such as dimethyl ether and methanol for producing hydrogen or synthesis gas used for fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst provides fuel cell system having high efficiency. The hydrogen or synthesis gas is efficiently manufactured using catalyst.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (300) and battery (400) supply the electric power to the motors (320,420) without intervening a direct current (DC)-DC converter (200). A control unit controls the electric power supplied to the motors from the fuel cell and battery when the output requirement from the vehicle (100) is normal. The electric power from the battery is supplied to the motor (320) through the converter when the output requirement from the vehicle exceeds the electric power generated by the fuel cell.    USE - Electric power supply system such as fuel cell system for vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, rail vehicle and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the power supply efficiency is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (100)    DC-DC converter (200)    Fuel cell (300)    Motors (320,420)    Battery (400)
NOVELTY - A securing element is applied to engage an opposite surface of a silicon wafer (104). Several elongate substrates or sliver (RTM: substrate manufactured by origin energy solar private ltd.) substrates (106) are formed between openings (102) formed through the wafer. The edges of the slivers are included in the surface of wafer engaged by the securing strip, to inhibit relative movement of the slivers.    USE - Method for processing elongate substrate e.g. sliver (RTM: substrate manufactured by origin energy solar private ltd.) substrate used in solar cell manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Since the edges of the substrate are engaged by the securing strip, the substrates are prevented from bending and touching adjacent substrates. Thus the chemical bond between the neighboring substrates is formed by a strong atomic and molecular forces and the substrate efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for securing elongate substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the elongate substrate.    Opening (102)    Silicon wafer (104)    Elongate substrates or sliver (106)    Wafer frame (108)    Lateral spacing (304)
NOVELTY - A melt containing zirconia, ceria and/or rare earth oxide (in mol%) (5-50), boric oxide (10-50) and metal oxide (30-75) is produced. The melt is rapidly cooled and the amorphous substance produced is heated to form precipitate comprising crystals of solid solution of zirconia, ceria and rare earth oxides. The crystals of the solid solution are separated from the precipitate to obtain solid solution fine particles. The metal oxide contains magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and/or zinc.    USE - Manufacture of solid solution fine particles for oxidation-reduction catalyst, co-catalyst of ternary catalyst used for processing automobile exhaust gas, and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The solid solution fine particles having small particle diameter, high specific surface area, excellent heat resistance, high crystallinity and durability are manufactured easily.
NOVELTY - Preparation of an anti-reflection coating involves mixing at least glycycloxypropyltrimethoxysilane or other silane with at least a first solvent, catalyst and water to form polymeric component of silica; mixing the polymeric component with a colloidal silica, optionally second solvent and at least one organic additive to form a silica sol gel; casting the mixture by spin coating to form a layer on a glass substrate; and curing and/or heat treating the layer, and using the layer in at least part of an antireflective coating.    USE - For the preparation of an anti-reflection coating which is useful in a solar cell and in a photovoltaic device (claimed), storefront windows, display cases, picture frames, other types of windows.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reflection coating reduces reflection of light from the glass substrate, and allows more light within the solar spectrum to pass through the incident glass substrate and reach the photovoltaic semiconductor so that the solar cell can be more efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic device comprising a photovoltaic film, and at least a glass substrate on a light incident side of the photovoltaic film; an anti-reflection coating provided on the glass substrate. The anti-reflection coating comprises at least a layer provided directly on and contacting the glass substrate, where the layer is produced using a sol-gel process including at least one organic additive.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-absorbing alloy film contains vanadium, niobium and/or tantalum, cobalt, nickel and/or copper. The total element concentration of vanadium, niobium and tantalum at the hydrogen penetration invasion side is lower than the hydrogen-permeation side.    USE - Hydrogen-absorbing alloy film used for purification and separation apparatus of hydrogen gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-absorbing alloy film has excellent hydrogen permeation performance.
NOVELTY - An electrode comprises pigment compound which has protonated carboxyl group by alkali metal and is adsorbed on porous semiconductor layer which consists of zinc acid compound particle on substrate which consists of transparent conductive layer, substrate and porous semiconductor layer.    USE - Electrode for dye sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can achieve maximum efficiency and can pick out solar energy efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the characteristic of N-719 pigment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell unit (3) comprises liquid extraction unit which picks out liquid from tank by which liquid and gas are mixed, liquid conveyor, liquid detection sensor (41) which detects the presence or absence of liquid in the tank and control part (52) which controls liquid extraction unit and liquid conveyor which is based on detected result of liquid detection sensor and to fix the amount of liquid in the tank.    USE - Fuel cell unit for electronic device and image forming device (claimed). Can also be used in copying machine and printer. The electronic device is notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell unit can keep constant amount of liquid stably in a container even if position changes at time of conveyance or transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel-cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell unit (3)    Fuel tank (17)    Water tank (20)    Liquid detection sensor (41)    Control part (52)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing zinc or zinc complex and palladium is reduced in presence of organic ligand to obtain zinc-palladium fine-particles.    USE - Manufacture of zinc-palladium fine-particles (claimed) used as catalyst in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of zinc-palladium fine-particles is carried out efficiently and easily.
NOVELTY - A fluorine resin composition comprises polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin (A), fluororesin (B) containing fluorine-containing monomer chosen from tetrafluoroethylene, ethylene, vinylidine fluoride, hexafluoropropylene and perfluoroalkylether. The content of monomeric unit derived from fluorine-containing monomer is 40 mol% or more. The melting point of polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin is 80-270 degrees C, and content of polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin is 0.1-50 mass%.    USE - Fluorine resin composition is used for fluorine resin molded component for moisture-proof film in cartridges and protective film for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine resin composition has excellent moldability, gas barrier property, water vapor transmittance and mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - A polar low solvent capable of generating phase separation of with polar solvent-containing slurry is added to polar solvent-containing slurry, and separated into polar low solvent phase and polar solvent-containing slurry phase. Portion(s) of polar solvent-containing slurry phase is used for cutting silicon ingot (4). The polar solvent-containing slurry is recovered and reused.    USE - Cutting of single crystal, polycrystal or amorphous crystal silicon ingot used for manufacturing semiconductor wafer used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of slurry during cutting is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicon ingot cutting apparatus (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of silicon ingot cutting apparatus.    Silicon ingot cutting apparatus (1)    Silicon ingot feeding unit (2)    Wire feeding unit (3)    Silicon ingot (4)    Wire (5)
NOVELTY - A pn-junction is formed in back surface of the silicon substrate (201) which is reverse side of light-receiving surface of the silicon substrate of conductivity (A) type. An impurity-diffusion region (A) of conductivity-B type is formed on back surface. An impurity diffusion region (B) of conductivity (B) type having lower impurity concentration than region (A), is formed on the impurity-diffusion region (A) of substrate back surface. Then, an impurity diffusion region (C) of conductivity (A) type is formed, to obtain back-surface junction-type solar cell.    USE - Manufacture of back surface junction-type solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface junction-type solar cell is manufactured efficiently and effectively in short period of time, and has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pn-junction is formed in back surface of the silicon substrate which is reverse side of light-receiving surface of the silicon substrate of conductivity (A) type. An impurity-diffusion region (A) of conductivity-B type is formed on back surface. An impurity diffusion region (B) of conductivity (B) type having lower impurity concentration than the impurity-diffusion region (A), is formed on the impurity-diffusion region (A) of substrate back surface. Then, an impurity diffusion region (C) of conductivity (A) type having higher impurity concentration than the silicon substrate, is formed in the back surface of silicon substrate, to obtain back-surface junction-type solar cell. The impurity-diffusion regions are formed using etching paste, masking paste and/or doping paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacturing process of back surface junction-type solar cell.    Silicon substrate (201)    P-type diffusion region (202)    N-type diffusion region (203)    P-type electrode (204)    N-type electrode (205)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor porous layer (5) and a light-scattering layer (6) is formed on a transparent electroconductivity substrate (4), and a semiconductor electrode (1) is formed by immersing the semiconductor porous layer in a solution containing a dye and an organic acid. The electrolyte or electrolyte solution (3) is hold-pinched between the semiconductor electrode and counter electrode (2), and dye-sensitized solar cell is manufactured. The counter electrode opposes the semiconductor electrode.    USE - Manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell having improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, is efficiently manufactured by reducing disappearance of electron generated by optical absorption of dye.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor porous layer and a light-scattering layer is formed on a transparent electroconductivity substrate, and a semiconductor electrode is formed by immersing the semiconductor porous layer in a solution containing a dye and an organic acid. The electrolyte or electrolyte solution is hold-pinched between the semiconductor electrode and counter electrode, and dye-sensitized solar cell is manufactured. The counter electrode opposes the semiconductor electrode. The semiconductor porous layer contains titanium oxide. The dye is ruthenium complex, preferably cis-bis(isothocyanate)bis(2,2'-bipyridyl-4,4'-dicarboxylato)ruthenium (II) bistetra butyl ammonium. The organic acid is carboxylic acid having steroid structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor electrode (1)    Counter electrode (2)    Electrolyte or electrolyte solution (3)    Transparent electroconductivity substrate (4)    Semiconductor porous layer (5)    Light scattering layer (6)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (10) has adhesive resin layer (12) and external resin layer (14) sequentially laminated on one surface of barrier base material layer (11) and adhesive resin layer (13), adhesive layer (15) and inner surface resin layer (16) sequentially laminated on the other surface of barrier base material layer. The external resin layer is obtained by direct-melt-extruding fluorine resin on the adhesive resin layer.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell module used in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet is environmental-friendly and has excellent durability with reduced deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (10)    Barrier base material layer (11)    Adhesive resin layer (12,13)    External resin layer (14)    Adhesive layer (15)    Inner surface resin layer (16)
NOVELTY - A rubber composition contains ethylene alpha -olefin-non-conjugated polyene copolymer (A), carbon black with iodine absorption amount of 80 mg/g or less, average particle diameter of 250 nm or less and dibutyl phthalate oil absorption amount of 10-300 cm3/100 g, and surface modified silica with BET specific surface area of 30-80 m2/g. The copolymer contains 3-20C alpha -olefin and has iodine number of 0.5-50 and intrinsic viscosity of 0.01-5.0 dl/g in decalin solution at 135 degrees C. The surface modified silica has particle diameter of 1.0-4.0 mu m obtained by Coulter counter method.    USE - Rubber composition is used as sealing material for fuel cell, wire connector and electric wire connector for motor vehicles, hard disk drive cover gasket, and gasket for liquid injection molding (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rubber composition has excellent sealing performance, heat resistance, acid resistance, low temperature recoverability, low hardness and low compression permanent deformation at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rubber composition contains ethylene alpha -olefin-non-conjugated polyene copolymer (A), carbon black with iodine absorption amount of 80 mg/g or less, average particle diameter of 250 nm or less and dibutyl phthalate oil absorption amount of 10-300 cm3/100 g, and surface modified silica with BET specific surface area of 30-80 m2/g. The copolymer contains 3-20C alpha -olefin and has iodine number of 0.5-50 and intrinsic viscosity of 0.01-5.0 dl/g in decalin solution at 135 degrees C. The surface modified silica has particle diameter of 1.0-4.0 mu m obtained by Coulter counter method and M value of 50 or more. The weight ratio of ethylene unit and alpha -olefin unit in the copolymer is 35/65-95/5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of sealing material for fuel cells.    Sealing material (1)    Gap (2)    Sealing component (3)
NOVELTY - A polybenzoxazole-containing compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel polybenzoxazole-containing compound is used for manufacturing film for laminated film, circuit material, and graphite (all claimed) used in electronic circuit for solar cell, and optical circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The polybenzoxazole-containing compound provides film having high rigidity, elasticity and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polybenzoxazole-containing compound of formula (1) is new.
NOVELTY - An ethylene compound (2) contains olefin group (1), and has an absorption maximum in a visible region.    USE - Novel ethylene compound is used in photosensitizer, photoelectric transducer, semiconductor electrode and solar cell (all claimed), and used for thermal power generation, nuclear power generation and solar power generation in portable apparatus and household appliance. Can also be used for shop curtain, blanket, floor sheet cushion, pillow, mat, tent, paper diaper, spectacles, window glass, personal computer, sunroof and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene compound has excellent visible light absorption property, and provides transducer having excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ethylene compound of formula (2) contains olefin group of formula (1), and has an absorption maximum in a visible region.    R1=visible light absorbing group;    R2=(un)substituted hydrocarbon group;    R3=lone pair-containing group;    R4-R8=H or substitutent;and    R9,R10=hydrocarbon group.
NOVELTY - A transparent-electrode film includes two layer structure of crystalline titanium oxide film (4b) and crystalline zinc-oxide film (5) provided on translucent insulated substrate (2). The crystalline titanium oxide film is formed by the mixed gas of titanium tetraisopropoxide and oxygen. A photoelectric converting layer is made of amorphous silicon or fine crystal silicon.    USE - Substrate for thin-film solar cells (claimed) such as amorphous-silicon solar cell and tandem type thin-film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Substrate for thin-film solar cells of high transparent property and excellent optical performance can be provided using simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of substrate for thin-film solar cells; and    (2) thin-film solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross sectional view of substrate for thin-film solar cells.    Substrate for thin-film solar cells (1a)    Translucent insulated substrate (2)    Amorphous titanium oxide layer (4a)    Crystalline titanium oxide film (4b)    Crystalline zinc-oxide film (5)
NOVELTY - The sensor element (1) has an oscillating control layer comprised with lead acetate for absorbing sulfide component that is contained in the fuel gas supplied from a gas supply line at an electrode plane (3A) of a crystal resonator (2). The oscillation frequency of the crystal resonator is changed based on the absorption amount of the sulfide component at the oscillating control layer.    USE - Sulfide detection gas sensor element used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide component is detected in the fuel gas with high accuracy, high sensitivity and at low cost, by forming the oscillating control layer with lead acetate having the specific adsorption characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for Sulfide detection gas sensor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the sulfide detection gas sensor element.    Sulfide detection gas sensor element (1)    Crystal resonator (2)    Electrode plane (3A)    Electrode (5)    Elastic leads (7A,7B)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) has a hollow container (1) formed by a synthetic resin liner material (7), a reinforcing material layer (2) formed using a reinforcing fiber material and provided at outer layer of container, and nozzle component(s) (3). The nozzle component has line engraving and/or groove portions (4a-4c). The container and nozzle component are adhered or welded with an adhesive layer formed using an adhesive agent (4), such that the groove portions are immersed. The adhesive layer is formed in surface layer of groove portion.    USE - Pressure vessel is used for storing natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, rocket fuel and hydrogen used for fuel cells and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure vessel has improved hermetic seal property and adhesive force between nozzle and container, and is simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of pressure vessel.    Hollow container (1)    Reinforcing material layer (2)    Nozzle component (3)    Adhesive agent (4)    Groove portions (4a-4c)    Outer side nozzle portion (5)    Liner material (7)    Pressure vessel (10)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) has a hollow container (1) formed by a synthetic resin liner material (7), a reinforcing material layer (2) formed using a reinforcing fiber material and provided at outer layer of container, and nozzle component (3). The liner material contains 100-0.5 wt.% of adhesive resin and 0-99.5 wt.% of thermoplastic resin.    USE - Pressure vessel is used for storing natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, rocket fuel and hydrogen used for fuel cells and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure vessel has improved hermetic seal property and adhesive force between nozzle and container, and is simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of pressure vessel.    Hollow container (1)    Reinforcing material layer (2)    Nozzle component (3)    Outer side nozzle portion (5)    Liner material (7)    Pressure vessel (10)
NOVELTY - A pressure vessel (10) has a hollow container (1) formed by a synthetic resin liner material (7), a reinforcing material layer (2) formed using a reinforcing fiber material and provided at outer layer of container, and nozzle component (3). The nozzle component has line engraving and/or groove portions (4a-4c). The container and nozzle component are adhered or welded with an adhesive layer formed using an adhesive agent (4), such that the groove portions are immersed.    USE - Pressure vessel is used for storing natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, nitrogen, oxygen, helium, argon, rocket fuel and hydrogen used for fuel cells and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure vessel has improved hermetic seal property and adhesive force between nozzle and container, and is simply and economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pressure vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial sectional view of pressure vessel.    Hollow container (1)    Reinforcing material layer (2)    Nozzle component (3)    Adhesive agent (4)    Groove portions (4a-4c)    Outer side nozzle portion (5)    Liner material (7)    Pressure vessel (10)
NOVELTY - Evaluating semiconductor substrate comprises immersing semiconductor substrate (11) in etching solution (13) filled in container (12), irradiating the substrate immersed in etching solution with light via etching solution to cause the substrate to emit photoluminescence, and observing the emitted photoluminescence.    USE - A method for evaluating semiconductor substrate used in solar cell production process.    ADVANTAGE - The method can evaluate even a thin semiconductor substrate or substrate with untreated surfaces, can evaluate large quantity of semiconductor substrates for solar cells in short time, and can be used in in-line inspection, e.g. in production process of solar cells. The method provides evaluation at high speed and high resolution. The method provides solar cell with high photoelectric conversion. The method uses etching solution effect of inhibiting surface recombination of carrier of substrate by conducting photoluminescence imaging concurrently with this etching. The method does needs to be taken for possibility that the etching solution may be spilled by shaking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the semiconductor substrate evaluating system.    Semiconductor substrate (11)    Container (12)    Etching solution (13)    Excitation light source (14)    Lens (17)    Filter (18)
NOVELTY - Continuous coating apparatus comprises a vacuum chamber (110) containing a PVD unit (112) for coating the surface of a substrate (106) and a laser crystallization system (122) which illuminates the section (132) of the substrate being coated. A transport system (108) passes the substrate continuously or discontinuously through the chamber.    USE - Production of tandem solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - There is no contact with the front surface of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) Laser crystallization systems for use in the apparatus;    (B) production of nano-, micro-, poly-, multi- or mono-crystalline thin layers by producing a coating on a substrate using PVD and simultaneously crystallizing it using a laser crystallization system;    (C) production of silicon tandem solar cells by forming an amorphous silicon solar cell and then forming a crystalline silicon solar cell on it by deposition of an amorphous silicon layer and laser crystallization of this; and    (D) tandem solar cells comprising an amorphous silicon-based solar cell and one or more crystalline silicon-based solar cells applied over it which contain crystallites with a particle diameter of 25 nm to 5 mu m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-section of the coating apparatus.    Transport system (108)    Vacuum chamber (110)    PVD unit (112)    Laser crystallization system (122)    Section of substrate being coated (132)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel cell connected with an electric power management unit. An accumulator and an electric motor are connected with the electric power management unit. The electric power management unit uses a circuit which utilizes voltage/electric current distinguishing method, voltage/electric current control method and information storage method. The fuel cell and the accumulator output electric power to loadings of the electric vehicle through the electric power management unit.    USE - Electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves cutting a blank pipe into required sizes for produce a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) pipe, which has an edge is molten to produce a pipe end face that is level, smooth and gapless. The treated PECVD pipe is naturally cooled, washed, dried, and placed into a vacuum hydroxyl-eliminating furnace with 1020 to 1070 degree centigrade working temperature and 0.001 mega Pascal vacuum degree to reduce the amount of hydroxyl and hydroxyl in the PECVD pipe. The PECVD pipe is naturally cooled.    USE - Method for manufacturing plasmatron, which is a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) pipe, used for solar cell silicon nitride coating.    ADVANTAGE - Provides plasmatron that is less expensive that the present quartz glass pipe, and having increased average usable life of over 80 hours.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the plasmatron.
NOVELTY - A mechanically laminated aluminum antimonide(AlSb)/CIS thin film solar cell comprises AlSb as top cell absorbing layer directly superposed on the bottom cell where CIS is the absorbing layer.    USE - A mechanically laminated AlSb/CIS thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can selectively absorb and transform the energy of different areas of the solar spectrum. It expands the spectrum responding range and effectively improves the transform efficiency of thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view showing a mechanically laminated AlSb/CIS thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The steel making device has photovoltaic battery plate (1), lead wires (2,4,6,7,8), controller (3), storage battery (5), steel making electric arc furnace (9), electro slag re-melt furnace (10) and non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank (11). The lead wires are respectively connected to controller and photovoltaic battery plate storage battery, storage battery, steel making electric arc furnace, electro slag re-melt furnace and non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank.    USE - Steel making device using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric energy with power of 1.2 to 18000 kilowatts and stores energy for more than 36000 kilowatt-hours by providing light energy aggregating plate which is made up of 12 to 180 polysilicon materials and plate size of 10 to 145 square meters. Satisfies energy requirement of the minimum 1 kilogram electric furnace and maximum 100 tons while reducing the environment pollution and waste of energy by exploring mineral source and adopting the most plenteous and cleanest energy medium to generate electricity used in making steel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the connection structure of the steel making device using solar energy.    Photovoltaic battery plate (1)    Lead wires (2,4,6,7,8)    Controller (3)    Storage battery (5)    Steel making electric arc furnace (9)    Electro slag re-melt furnace (10)    Non-ferrous metal electrolytic tank (11)
NOVELTY - A modifier system (10) has unit (4) for supplying raw material and mineral fluid into modification catalyst, unit for heating catalyst, unit for supplying air, unit for detecting temperature of catalyst and control unit (9). The system modifies raw material and mineral fluid using catalyst to produce reformed gas used as fuel for fuel cell (3). The supply amount of raw material is reduced during termination of electric power generation by fuel cell. The control unit controls air introduction unit and/or heating unit at preset condition.    USE - Modifier system is used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The damage of fuel cell is prevented during termination of electric power generation of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier system (10) has unit (4) for supplying raw material and mineral fluid into modification catalyst, unit for heating modification catalyst, unit for supplying air into catalyst, unit for detecting temperature of modification catalyst and control unit (9). The system modifies raw material and mineral fluid using catalyst to produce reformed gas used as fuel for solid oxide fuel cell (3). The supply amount of raw material and fuel is reduced during termination of electric power generation by fuel cell. The control unit controls air introduction unit and/or heating unit. Air is introduced to catalyst before the temperature of catalyst is lowered to temperature of generation of non-reformed gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (2)    Catalyst (2a)    Fuel cell (3)    Raw material and mineral fuel supply unit (4)    Cell temperature detection unit (8)    Control unit (9)    Modifier system (10)
NOVELTY - A glass substrate contains silicon oxide (in mass%) (50-80), aluminum oxide (5-20), boron oxide (5-20), magnesium oxide (0-20), calcium oxide (0-20), strontium oxide (0-20), barium oxide (0-20) and tin oxide (0.001-2). The mass ratio of tin oxide and sum of iron oxide and tin oxide is 0.9 or more. The substrate has difference between transmittance values measured before and after irradiation with ultraviolet ray having wavelength of 400 nm of 2% or less.    USE - Glass substrate is used as cover glass for solar cell, such as single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell, thin film solar cell and thin film compound solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass substrate has favorable heat resistance, transmittance and durability.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has n-type crystalline silicon layer (14) having front, light receiving surface and back surface. A p-type amorphous silicon layer (15) forming a heterojunction structure, is formed on the rear surface of the silicon layer. A rear surface contact (16) is formed to contact the amorphous silicon layer and n-type heavily doped region (13) is formed on the front surface of the silicon layer below metal contacts (10) that are provided to contact the silicon layer.    USE - Solar cell e.g. hybrid silicon solar cell. Can also be used in screen-printed solar cell, buried contact solar cell and point contact solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heterojunction structure is formed on the rear surface of the silicon layer, the requirement of conducting oxide layer required for lateral conductivity is avoided and the sensitivity of performance to the thickness of the silicon layer is reduced. The heavy doping region is provided to minimize contact resistance and minimize the contribution of silicon interface to device the saturation current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming heterojunction silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of solar cell with rear heterojunction structure.    Metal contacts (10)    Doped region (13)    n-type crystalline silicon layer (14)    p-type amorphous silicon layer (15)    Rear surface contact (16)
NOVELTY - A titanium oxide microparticles are in the form of square-pole-shaped anatase-type titanium oxide microparticles have (001) crystal axis in major axis direction and (100) side faces. The length and breadth of fine particles in minor axis is 20-100 nm, and length of major-axis direction is 120-1000 nm, and titanium oxide microparticles exhibits high crystallinity and dispersibility in solvent.    USE - Titanium oxide microparticles used for dispersion liquid for manufacturing structure for photocatalytic material (all claimed) and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium oxide microparticles has high degree crystallinity, and provides forming excellent photocatalyst material and efficient dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium oxide microparticles.
NOVELTY - Producing a material comprising micro- or nanofibers arranged like those of velvet comprises hot drawing the fibers perpendicularly from a deformable film adhering to a porous matrix by passing a pressurized fluid through the matrix.    USE - The material is useful for making data storage discs, electro-optic memory microcircuits, multilasers, display screens, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The material can be fabricated in a few seconds at low cost and without using dangerous materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) apparatus for carrying out the above process, comprising the porous matrix and film in a pressurizable housing;    (2) nano- or microvelvet comprising nano- or microfibers that have a diameter below 100 mu m and are cylindrical, chemically homogeneous and parallel and are connected by a skin at one or both ends, the interstitial space being filled with a fluid or solid material;    (3) data storage disc comprising a nanofiber velvet as above;    (4) electro-optic memory microcircuit comprising a nanofiber velvet as above with elements addressable by commutation of optical fibers;    (5) vertical-cavity multilaser having microlasers comprising fibers of a microvelvet as above;    (6) computer, television or projector display screen comprising a film of nanofibers as above;    (7) battery or fuel cell comprising a film of nanofibers as above;    (8) solar cell comprising a film of nanofibers as above;    (9) film or plate with a honeycomb structure that comprises one or two surface skins and is filled with a fluid or solid material, comprising hexagonal partitions that are smooth on a submicron scale.
NOVELTY - A dimensionally stable, leak-free article (A1) comprising a sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite has two major surfaces, at least one of the major surfaces has at least one structure formed on it; and the sheet has a first and a second resin system incorporated into it.    USE - As resin-impregnated graphite articles, e.g. resin-impregnated graphite sheets (claimed) useful as components for electronic thermal management devices and electrochemical fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite articles are dimensionally stable, thereby maintaining their shapes; and are leak-free, thereby avoiding the leakage or contamination of liquid coolant. The articles are inert to water and other conventional cooling liquids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing resin-impregnated graphite articles involving:    (1) providing a sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having two major surfaces;    (2) impregnating the sheet with a first resin system to form a resin-impregnated sheet;    (3) surface treating the resin-impregnated sheet to form at least one structure on at least one of the major surfaces of the sheet to form a surface treated sheet; and    (4) treating the surface-treated sheet with a second resin system.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has current collector (1) or stack that comprises several unit cells is supported by end plate (3). The end plate (5) has printed board formed with printed wiring on board surface.    USE - Fuel cell for portable electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The unit cells are connected in series so that mechanical strength of fuel cell main case and good contact with electrode can be maintained using material with reduced cost. The surface roughness of current collector is limited to specific value so that good contact conductivity can be maintained with fuel cell electrode, even under relatively low pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Current collector (1)    Securing screw (2)    End plates (3,5)    Gasket (4)    Fuel tank frame (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lower transparent conductive layer (102) deposited on an upper side of a glass substrate (101) to pattern a lower transparent conductive layer. An amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film (103) is deposited in the battery, and an upper transparent conductive layer (301) is deposited and patterned on the battery. A transparent conductive layer (104) and a rear electrode layer (105) are sequentially deposited, and an ear electrode layer, two transparent conductive layers and an amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film are patterned on the battery.    USE - Thin film type solar battery for logistic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents oxidation and contamination of the solar cell layer to block the connection between the solar cell layer and the metal layer by utilizing the transparent conductive layers. The light loss of the sunlight is reduced by preventing the solar battery layer. The battery has high quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film type solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a thin film type solar battery.    Glass substrate (101)    Lower transparent conductive layer (102)    Amorphous silicon-based pin thin-film (103)    Transparent conductive layer (104)    Rear electrode layer (105)    Upper transparent conductive layer (301)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has multiple laminated solar cell layers with a buffer layer (200) provided between a P-layer (103) and an I-layer (104), where the buffer layer is doped with a p-type impurity. The buffer layer is made of carbide, oxide, or a nitride of hydrogenated silicon. A lower glass substrate, a lower transparent conductive layer, pin semiconductor layers, a transparent conductive layer and a rear electrode layer are sequentially laminated in the solar cell layer. A transparent electrode layer is formed between the pin semiconductor layers.    USE - High efficient silicon thin film type solar cell for logistics equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell reduces carrier recombination generated by light, and increases the efficiency by using the buffer layer inserted between the P-layer and the I-layer. The concavo-convex can exist in the surface of the transparent conduction layer, so as to increase the quantum efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a high efficient silicon thin film type solar cell.    Glass substrate (101)    Lower part transparent conductor (102)    P-layer (103)    I-layer (104)    Buffer layer (200)
NOVELTY - The cell has a lower solar cell layer with a single crystal silicon-based PN thin film. An upper solar cell layer with an amorphous silicon-based PN thin film (504) is laminated on an upper portion of the lower solar cell layer. A glass substrate (501) is formed on an upper portion of the upper solar cell layer. The upper solar cell layer has an upper electrode (503) and a lower electrode placed on upper and lower portions of the amorphous silicon-based PN thin film. A central layer (505) is formed between the solar cell layer and the lower solar cell layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell uses the thick film that is similar to monocrystal as substrate, thus increasing the efficiency of the cell and reducing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Glass substrate (501)    Upper electrode (503)    Amorphous silicon-based PN thin film (504)    Central layer (505)    Crystal silicon wafer (510)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a transparent conductive layer and a porous semiconductor layer containing fibrous metal oxide (in wt.%) (5-10) and metal-oxide micro particles (15 or more) laminated on a base material. The fibrous metal oxide has average fiber diameter of 50-1000 nm. The metal-oxide microparticles has average particle diameter of 2-500 nm. The intensity ratio of crystal phase such as rutile phase and anatase phase of the porous semiconductor layer in X-ray diffraction is 0-0.25. The microcrystal size of anatase phase is 10-300 nm.    USE - Electrode is used for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides dye-sensitized solar cell having excellent electrification transport efficiency.
NOVELTY - A titanium-oxide structure is formed on the surface of titanium-base board having anodic oxide film. The anodic oxide film has a micro-pore and has surface-roughness (Ra) of 0.25 mu m or more.    USE - Titanium-oxide structure is used as photocatalyst used for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium-oxide structure has large surface area, and excellent scratch resistance and reaction activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium-oxide structure.
NOVELTY - A solder metal-plating wire (2) has solder metal plating (4) coated on the cross-sectional flat conductor (3) which is joined to photovoltaic cell. The conductor contains niobium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, tantalum, iron, calcium, magnesium or nickel and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurities including oxygen of more than 10 mass ppm.    USE - Solder metal-plating wire for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solder metal-plating wire has excellent crack-proof property and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solder metal-plating wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solder metal-plating wire.    Solder metal-plating wire (2)    Conductor (3)    Solder metal plating (4)
NOVELTY - A UV-ray detection sensor (1) comprises a sintered indium-tin-oxide film (3) having porous structure, formed on a substrate (2).    USE - Sensor is used in solar cells for detecting UV rays (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sensor can be manufactured easily and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of UV-ray detection sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sensor.    Sensor (1)    Substrate (2)    Sintered indium-tin-oxide film (3)    External terminal (4)
NOVELTY - A surface of a transparent electroconductive material is subjected to light irradiation through a compound containing hydrogen, or hydrogen gas to change the electric conductivity of the material.    USE - Method of controlling electric-conductivity of transparent electroconductive material used for display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently controls electric conductivity of the transparent electroconductive material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device of transparent electroconductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of method of controlling electrical conductivity of the transparent electroconductive material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silica glass substrate (1)    Transparent electroconductive tin oxide-fluoride film (2)    Laser beam (3)    Mask (4)    Water (5)
NOVELTY - The metal-plating wire comprises solder metal-plating coated on surface of a conductor made of copper alloy comprising 100 ppm or less of phosphorus, copper and unavoidable impurity. The volume resistivity of the copper alloy is 30 micro-ohm mm or less. The oxygen content in the conductor is 150 ppm or less. The 0.2% resistance of the conductor is 20-70 Mpa.    USE - Solder metal-plating wire for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material adhesion during heat processing is prevented by using low cost and high-electric conductivity conductor. Hence power generation efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solder metal-plating wire manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between phosphorus content in a tough pitch copper and volume resistivity. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An optical element consists of a laminated film (20) formed by laminating 2 or more thin films (22,23) on a base material (10). The linear expansion coefficient difference with respect to the uppermost layer (21) of the laminated film and base material is 2x 10-6/ degrees C or less. The base material comprises silicon and/or silica.    USE - Optical element is used as lens or solar-cell module (both claimed). Can also be used as prism, display panel, and solid-state image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The optical element has a laminated film with excellent reflection-prevention function. Film crack or curvature is not produced at high heat-processing temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of optical element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated film.    Base material (10)    Laminated film (20)    Uppermost layer (21)    Thin films (22,23)
NOVELTY - A polyimide resin composition contains a solvent soluble type polyimide (A) obtained by carrying out imidation reaction of an alicyclic diamine component (I) with respect to tetracarboxylic acid component chosen from alicyclic tetracarboxylic dianhydride and group containing its derivative, and epoxy compound (B) having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule. The molar ratio of alicyclic diamine component is 101-110.    USE - Polyimide resin composition for polyimide varnish used for manufacturing transparent polyimide molded product and plastic substrate used for electrical and electronic component such as liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescence display, electronic paper, solar cell and electric insulation film (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide resin composition is colorless and transparent, and provides polyimide molded product having excellent heat resistance, toughness, stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyimide resin composition contains a solvent soluble type polyimide (A) obtained by carrying out imidation reaction of an alicyclic diamine component of formula (I) with respect to tetracarboxylic acid component chosen from alicyclic tetracarboxylic dianhydride and group containing its derivative, and epoxy compound (B) having two or more epoxy groups in one molecule. The molar ratio of alicyclic diamine component is 101-110.    R1-R4=H, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy;and    Y'=bivalent group chosen from direct bond, -CH2-, -O-, -S-, -SO2-, -C(=O)-NH-, -C(-CH3)2-, -C(-CF3)2-, or -C(=O)-, preferably direct bond, -CH2-, -O-, or -C(-CH3)2-.
NOVELTY - A rubber composition contains a copolymer (A) of ethylene, 3-20C alpha -olefin and a nonconjugated polyene, and a baked talc (B). The weight ratio of ethylene unit and alpha -olefin unit contained in the copolymer (A) is 35/65-95.5. The copolymer (A) has iodine number of 0.5-50, and intrinsic viscosity of 0.01-5 dl/g measured using 135 degrees C decalin solution.    USE - Rubber composition is used for hard-disk-drive top cover gasket, liquid silicone molded (LIM) gasket, and sealing material used for fuel cell and wire connector (electrical wire connector) used for motor vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rubber composition provides molded product with excellent sealing property, heat resistance, acid resistance, mechanical characteristics and outgas-proof property.
NOVELTY - Device for removing glass layers comprises using a laser (1.1) having a neodymium-doped crystal as active medium pumped by laser diodes and a two-axle galvanometer scanner (1.2) used as an adjusting unit. The laser and scanner are formed as a compact fixed unit.    USE - Device for removing glass layers in the production of thin layer solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - High removal of the glass layers is produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic views of the device.    Laser (1.1)    Scanner (1.2)    Laser beam (1.4)    Solar cell (3)    Sensor (4)
NOVELTY - A preparation of silicon wafer for solar energy battery comprises smashing the refined metallurgic silicon, removing the visible impurity, cleaning by chemical way, putting into crystal bar (ingot) growth stove for crystal growth, mixing gallium or gallium phosphate, computing through atom concentration of gallium with quantity of 5-14 ppm, carrying out ingot shelling processing measurement after finishing crystal bar or crystal ingot growth and obtaining the silicon wafer.    USE - Preparation of silicon wafer which is use for solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation can produce solar energy battery by using refined metallurgic silicon. It decreases material cost and it is useful for the universal application of silicon solar energy battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the systematic view for preparation of silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has one or more silicon cells (1-3) surrounding the solar cell active region. The solar cell architecture is high energy gap cell (HEGC) stack-dichroic mirror architecture, HEGC stack-dichroic mirror-mid energy gap cell (MEGC) stack architecture, HEGC- stack-dichroic mirror-low energy gap cell (LEGC) stack architecture or HEGC stack-dichroic mirror-MEGC stack-LEGC stack architecture.    USE - Improved high efficiency solar cell for solar cell module (claimed) for terrestrial photovoltaic application. Can also be used in mobile and stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - Improved high efficiency solar cell provided effectively at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell stack.    Silicon cells (1-3)    Solar cell stack (20)
NOVELTY - Tuning ion mobility in a volume (21) of a ceria-containing material involves applying an external field (28) over the volume. The external field comprises at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field.    USE - For tuning ion mobility in a volume of a ceria-containing material for restoring the volume from contaminations, and in oxygen storage which is useful in catalyst device, oxygen sensor and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion mobility in ceria-containing materials is easily tuneable, and that provides operational advantages for the arrangements in which the ceria-containing materials are comprised. The application of an external field could assist in tuning the oxygen release rates for ceria-containing materials as well as to remove poisoning contaminants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) restoring a volume of a ceria-containing material from contaminations involving tuning contamination ion mobility in connection with the volume;    (2) oxygen storage (17) having the volume of a ceria-containing material comprising device (31) for applying an external field over the volume;    (3) catalyst device (10) comprising the oxygen storage;    (4) oxygen sensor comprising the oxygen storage; and    (5) fuel cell comprising the oxygen storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of catalyst device.    Catalyst device (10)    Oxygen storage (17)    Volume of a ceria-containing material (21)    External field (28)    Device for applying an external field (31)    Sensor. (34)
NOVELTY - The power supply system (10) has direct methanol fuel cell (1) driven within the predetermined electric power generation condition. The charging to lithium ion secondary battery (3) is performed automatically and output voltage of direct current (DC)/DC voltage converter (2) is maintained at the charging voltage of battery, when the electric power of fuel cell is larger than the power consumption of load (4), and vice-versa.    USE - Power supply system. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The high energy density and high output density of fuel cell are achieved. The power consumption of power supply system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    DC/DC voltage converter (2)    Lithium ion secondary battery (3)    Load (4)    Power supply system (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electronic device comprising lithium ion cell containing anode made of lithium titanate and cathode. The lithium ion cell is charged. The lithium ion cell is charged and discharged within a temperature range of 130-250? oC and voltage range of 1.5-4.2 V. The charging and discharging of lithium ion cell results in safety coefficient greater than 100.    USE - Method for power electronic devices such as measurement while drilling apparatus, logging while drilling apparatus, geocentric artificial satellite apparatus, aircraft apparatus (all claimed) and spacecraft apparatus (claimed) such as astronomical satellites, biosatellites, communication satellites, miniaturized satellites, navigational satellites, reconnaissance satellites, earth observation satellites, space stations, tether satellites, weather satellites, anti satellites, weapons etc. Can also be used in mobile phone, desktop computers, laptop, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), palmtop, mainframe, supercomputer, video camera, power tools, hybrid vehicles, construction equipment, deep ocean drilling etc.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of lithium ion batteries can be increased and also the operational conditions can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer readable storage medium storing program for powering electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of relationship between cell voltage and time and capacity of lithium titanate cell and lithium titanate cell during forced overcharge.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a photoelectrode (100) including an oxide nanoparticle layer (120) in which dye is adsorbed on oxide nanoparticles. A counter electrode (180) is disposed to face the photoelectrode. An electrolyte solution (140) is charged between the photoelectrode and counter electrode. A separation membrane (160) is interposed between the photoelectrode and counter electrode.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for use in e.g. power plant, rooftop.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage such as shorting between the two electrodes and leaning phenomenon of electrolyte since the separation membrane serves as a support, thus improving durability. Increases effective area by fabricating unit cells with large areas, thus providing a highly efficient cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Photoelectrode (100)    Oxide nanoparticle layer (120)    Electrolyte solution (140)    Separation membrane (160)    Counter electrode (180)
NOVELTY - A nanostructure has a porous layer (102) having pores and a pore diameter control layer (103) sequentially formed on a substrate (101), and carbon nanotube (701) provided from interior of pores. One end of carbon nanotube is fixed by pore diameter control layer.    USE - Nanostructure is used for electrode material of lithium battery, fuel cell, electrical double layer capacitor material, hydrogen storage material and electron emitting material.    ADVANTAGE - The nanostructure has improved adhesive strength between substrate and carbon nanotube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanostructure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram explaining difference in shape of pore diameter control layer.    Substrate (101)    Porous layer (102)    Pore diameter control layer (103)    Catalyst (104)    Carbon nanotube (701)
NOVELTY - Bipyridine derivative (1) and organometallic intermediate (2) are reacted using transition metal catalyst to obtain quarter pyridine derivative (3).    USE - Manufacture of quarter pyridine derivative (claimed) used as chromogen for dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quarter pyridine derivative is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bipyridine derivative of formula (1) and organometallic intermediate of formula (2) are reacted using transition metal catalyst to obtain quarter pyridine derivative of formula (3).    Z=monovalent organic group;    Y'=perfluoroalkyl sulfonyl;    R3,R4=monovalent organic group, or groups which may combine to form cyclic structure;    M=metal;    R1,R2=H, optionally substituted alkyl or aryl;    L=ligand;and    n=1-3.
NOVELTY - The solar panel module (10) has a glass frit layer (12) located between a solar cell (2) and a glass plate (4) for forming a joint between the glass plate surface (4a) and a photoactive surface (2a) of the solar cell. The glass frit layer has an optical transparency corresponding to the optical transparency of the glass plate.    USE - Solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - The glass frit layer is used for eliminating the need for using plastic joining layers increasing complexity and cost of the manufacturing process, limiting service life and preventing reduction of solar cell efficiency and bonding between various layers of solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar panel; and    (2) solar panel module producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar panel.    Solar cell (2)    Photoactive surface (2a)    Glass plate (4)    Glass plate surface (4a)    Solar panel module (10)    Glass frit layer (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device (90) comprises transparent electrode-bearing substrate (1) which is obtained by providing a transparent electrode layer (2) on substrate, photovoltaic layer (3) comprising crystalline silicon-based semiconductors and back electrode layer (4) formed sequentially on transparent electrode layer. The transparent electrode-bearing substrate has surface shape comprising coarse and fine roughness mixture and spectral haze ratio of 20% or more. The photovoltaic layer has a film thickness of 1.2-2 mu m and Raman ratio of 3-8.    USE - Photovoltaic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device has improved electric power generation efficiency and reduces open-circuit voltage and fill factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic device comprises transparent electrode-bearing substrate which is obtained by providing a transparent electrode layer on transparent-electrically insulating substrate, photovoltaic layer comprising crystalline silicon-based semiconductors and a back electrode layer formed sequentially on the transparent electrode layer of the transparent electrode-bearing substrate. The transparent electrode-bearing substrate has surface shape comprising mixture of coarse and fine roughness and spectral haze ratio of 20% or more for wavelengths of 550-800 nm. The photovoltaic layer has a film thickness of 1.2-2 mu m and Raman ratio of 3-8. The photovoltaic layer comprises amorphous silicon-base semiconductor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of photovoltaic device.    Transparent electrode-bearing substrate (1)    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Photovoltaic layer (3)    Back electrode layer (4)    Photovoltaic device (90)
NOVELTY - The solar energy board has a solar energy chip arranged on an alumina substrate (10) and electrically connected to a cathode and anode wiring on the substrate. A sealing layer (28) formed on the surface of the substrate covers the solar energy chip, cathode and anode wirings. A spherical lens (30) is formed on the sealing layer for receiving sunlight from any direction.    USE - Solar energy board for use in remote controller, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and global positioning system (GPS) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The improved solar energy board free from rotary elements and with fewer solar energy chips is obtained. Hence the cost of the solar energy is reduced and the solar energy is popularized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the solar energy board.    Substrate (10)    Sealing layer (28)    Spherical lens (30)
NOVELTY - The temperature control apparatus (100) includes an implant device (140) which performs implantation of particles through one or more portions of the surface region (112) of a bulk material (110). A controller (160) receives and processes input data to increase and/or decrease the temperature of the surface region of the bulk material through at least an interface region between the planar surface (122) of a stage (120) and the bottom region of the bulk material.    USE - Temperature control apparatus for manufacture of free-standing thick films used as photovoltaic material e.g. solar cell. Can also be used for three-dimensional packaging of integrated semiconductor devices, photonic devices, piezoelectronic devices, flat panel displays, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), nano-technology structures, sensors, actuators, integrated circuits, semiconductor substrate manufacturing, and biological and biomedical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Allows use cost effective linear accelerator device for providing a high energy implant process for layer transfer techniques. Allows use of a low initial dose of energetic particles to enable cost effective and efficient process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a bulk material mounting apparatus;    (2) a temperature control method;    (3) a semiconductor material processing method;    (4) a free-standing films progressive cleaving method; and    (5) a bulk materials processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the simplified view of temperature control apparatus.    Temperature control apparatus (100)    Bulk material (110)    Surface region (112)    Stage (120)    Planar surface (122)    Implant device (140)    Controller (160)
NOVELTY - The power generator (10) has a fuel cell (16) that is in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas generator (14). A capacity detector is partially disposed within the hydrogen gas generator.    USE - Power generator for portable power source assembly used in power system (all claimed) of electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing indication of power capacity remaining within the portable power source such as battery, fuel cell and power generator through the capacity detection element. Allows remote communication of the remaining power capacity through the radio frequency (RF) transmitter and receiver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the non-limiting power generator.    Power generator (10)    Water vapor source (12)    Hydrogen gas generator (14)    Fuel cell (16)    Conduit (18,20,22)
NOVELTY - A solar cell pre-laminate assembly comprises: a solar cell component (3) comprising several solar cells and having a light-receiving side and a back side; and stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet as an encapsulant layer, where the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet is positioned next to the light-receiving or the back side of the solar cell component and comprises a poly(vinyl butyral) composition containing a plasticizer (10-23 wt.%) based on the total weight of the composition.    USE - As solar cell pre-laminate assembly useful for manufacturing solar cell module and solar cell assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The minimization of the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheeting thickness provides enhanced clarity and light transmission which, in turn, provides enhanced solar cell efficiency. The assemblies possess a combination of characteristics including very high optical clarity, low haze, high impact resistance, shock absorbance, excellent ultraviolet light resistance, good long term thermal stability, excellent adhesion to glass and other solar cell laminate layers, low ultraviolet light transmittance, low moisture absorption, high moisture resistance, and excellent long term weatherability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing (M1) a solar cell module involving: providing a solar cell pre-laminate assembly; and laminating the pre-laminate assembly to form the solar cell module; and    (2) preparing (M2) solar cell assembly involving: providing the solar cell component and the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet comprising the poly(vinyl butyral) composition; and encapsulating the solar cell component in a polymer matrix comprising the poly(vinyl butyral) composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell pre-laminate assembly.    Incident layer (1)    Front encapsulant layer (2)    Solar cell component (3)    Second encapsulant layer (4)    Back-sheet. (5)
NOVELTY - A condenser (20) is connected to the one side of the base (10). A solar chip set (32) is provided within the base to absorb the light refracted by the condenser and outputs an electric signal. The heat dissipating module (40) is connected to the one side of the solar chip set to dissipate the heat generated by the solar chip set.    USE - Focused type solar plate assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat dissipating module is connected to the one side of solar chip set for dissipating the heat generated by the solar chip set, the solar chip can be operated at a suitable temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the focused type solar plate assembly.    Base (10)    Condenser (20)    Solar chip set (32)    Heat dissipating module (40)    Isothermic plate (41)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube has an integral value of D band intensity (Id) and an integral value of G band intensity (Ig) in a Raman spectrum such that the ratio of Id/Ig (R value) is greater than or equal to 1.3.    USE - The carbon nanotube is used for forming a support catalyst for a fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The support catalyst formed by the carbon nanotube provides excellent catalyst activity due to improved catalyst loading of catalyst particles having a small mean particle size and slight variation in particle size. The fuel cell employing the support catalyst exhibits excellent efficiency and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a support catalyst, comprising the carbon nanotubes; and catalyst particles (27) loaded on the carbon nanotubes;    (2) a method of preparing the support catalyst, comprising treating raw carbon nanotubes with microwaves to form microwave-treated carbon nanotubes (21); and loading catalyst particles on the microwave-treated carbon nanotubes by heat-treating a mixture of the microwave-treated carbon nanotubes and a catalyst precursor; and    (3) a fuel cell, comprising a cathode; an anode; and an electrolyte membrane between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises the support catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the support catalyst in which a dispersing agent is attached to the catalyst particles according to the method of preparing the support catalyst.    Microwave-treated carbon nanotubes (21)    Nonionic dispersing agent (25)    Catalyst particles (27)
NOVELTY - A catalyst containing nickel or its alloy is heated using microwave irradiation at selected microwave power. A flow of methane gas is directed over the catalyst. The microwave power is controlled to produce a product having a hydrogen enriched fuel having selected composition.    USE - Production of hydrogen enriched fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen enriched fuel is stably and economically produced. The catalyst has improved catalytic activity maintained for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for producing hydrogen enriched fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow sheet illustrating production of hydrogen enriched fuel.
NOVELTY - A micromachined device has at least one fluid conducting tube (5,6) provided with at least one region which has a wall thickness of less than 50 micrometers. The fluid conducting tube made from silicon nitride, is equipped with an inlet portion (5b,6b), an outlet portion (5a,6a) and an intermediate portion provided between the inlet portion and the outlet portion.    USE - Micromachined device e.g. gas-phase chemical reactor for use in portable electric generator (claimed). Can also be used in small-scale chemical synthesis, chemical sensing and analysis, micro-refrigeration for electronics or superconductors, microcalorimetry, thermophotovoltaic power generation, stirling cycles, catalyst testing, biological assays, chemical and biological sensing, and high throughput screening.    ADVANTAGE - Performs fluid processing with improved thermal efficiency by conducting chemical reactions with fluidic reactants while consuming less energy that can be produced from fluid products. Provides significant impact on battery industry and offers potential to create a market for technologies and applications made impractical by low energy density of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for    (1) a processing method of fluid stream;    (2) a power generating method; and    (3) a fabrication method for micromachined device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the gas-phase chemical reactor as an example of a micromachined device.    Gas phase chemical reactor (1)    Thermally conductive region (2)    Fluid conducting tube (5,6)    Outlet portion (5a,6a)    Inlet portion (5b,6b)
NOVELTY - The transparent conductive film comprises an organic polymer film substrate (3), an alumina thin film (2) formed on organic polymer film substrate and zinc oxide-based thin film (1) which is formed on the alumina thin film and comprises zinc oxide doped with at least one of gallium and alumina.    USE - Transparent conductive film used for laminated transparent conductive film (claimed) used as electrode in display devices such as liquid crystal display, elctroluminscent display, touch panel, elctrochromic panels and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has low resistance value and favorable moisture and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent conductive film comprises an organic polymer film substrate (3), an alumina thin film (2) formed on organic polymer film substrate and zinc oxide-based thin film (1) which is formed on the alumina thin film and comprises zinc oxide doped with at least one of gallium and alumina. The zinc oxide-based thin film is gallium-zinc oxide thin film including gallium-doped zinc oxide is formed using zinc oxide-gallium oxide gas, or aluminum-zinc oxide thin film including aluminum-doped zinc oxide is formed using zinc oxide-alumina in presence of oxygen-containing argon gas. The alumina thin film is formed in presence of oxygen-containing argon gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of transparent conductive film.    Zinc oxide-based thin film (1)    Alumina thin film (2)    Organic polymer substrate (3)
NOVELTY - The polymer solar cell has electrode (A) formed on a substrate. The electrode (A) has a conductive polymer layer containing conductive polymer and an additive. A semiconductor layer and electrode (B) are sequentially formed on conductive polymer layer. The additive is chosen from mannitol, sorbitol, N-methylpyrrolidone, isopropanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, N,N-dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran and/or surfactants.    USE - Polymer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer solar cell has excellent efficiency in energy conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer solar cell.
NOVELTY - A conductive copolymer comprises a conductive polymer doped with a polyacid copolymer (1).    USE - Conductive copolymer is used for conductive polymer composition for conductive polymer composition film used for organic optoelectronic device (all claimed) e.g. organic light emitting diodes, organic solar cell and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive copolymer prevents water-absorbance, and has excellent storage stability, and provides optoelectronic device having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conductive copolymer comprises a conductive polymer doped with a polyacid copolymer of formula (1).    A=(un)substituted (1-30C alkyl, 1-30C heteroalkyl, 1-30C alkoxy, 1-30C heteroalkoxy, 6-30C aryl, 6-30C arylalkyl, 6-30C aryloxy, 2-30C heteroaryl, 2-30C heteroarylalkyl, 2-30C heteroaryloxy, 5-30C cycloalkyl, 2-30C heterocycloalkyl, 1-30C alkylester, 1-30C heteroalkylester, 6-30C arylester groups, or 2-30C heteroarylester);    B'=ionic group or ionic compound comprising cation and anion paired with each other;    C'=carbon compound comprising halogens atoms;    m=0-10000000 (excluding 0);    n=0-10000000 (excluding 10000000);and    m/n=0.0001-100.    Where at least one hydrogen bonded to carbon of A, is optionally substituted with a functional group.
NOVELTY - A copper indium sulfide thin film is fabricated by depositing an asymmetric copper precursor from copper ethylbutyrylacetate, copper ethylisobutyrylacetate or indium-sulfur-containing precursor on a substrate.    USE - For fabricating CuInS2 thin film for magneto-optical memory devices, n- or p-type semiconductors, quantum dots or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides CuInS2 thin film having high crystallinity on its surface, and high purity and uniform distribution of the crystalline.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Copper indium sulfide (CuInS2) thin film fabrication involves depositing an asymmetric copper precursor from copper ethylbutyrylacetate of structure (I) and copper ethylisobutyrylacetate of structure (II), and indium-sulfur-containing precursor of structure (III) on a substrate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a CuInS2 thin film;    (2) a method for fabricating an indium sulfide (I2S3) thin film; and    (3) an In2S3 thin film for a window of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an X-ray diffraction result of a CuInS2 thin film and an In2S3 thin film.
NOVELTY - Invention pertains to growth of monocrystalline silicon layers from a molten mass, and can be used in making solar cells (photoconverters). The device consists of a crucible for melting, a heater, consisting of two heating sections: a square one, the inside of which is fitted with a crucible, and a rectangular one, put over a substrate, a substrate, linked to its displacement mechanism, capillary feeder, bundles of carbon fibres, wound on the tail of the feeder, and a vibrating feeder for supplying crushed silicon. The substrate used is a carbon foil, covered by pyrographite layers. The capillary feeder has an opening for putting in the substrate, and the rectangular heating section is symmetrical about the substrate and has vertical incisions for letting in the substrate.    USE - Technological process.    ADVANTAGE - Increased output of the device due to growth of thin silicon layers at the same time on both surfaces of the substrate, due to reduction of the specific consumption of initial silicon due to that, the substrate does not get soaked in the molten mass.1 ex, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A perovskite thin film (1) contains nitrogen, and a metal oxide (I). The content of nitrogen contained in the perovskite thin film is 1 atomic% or more.    USE - Perovskite thin film is used for light emitting diode and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The perovskite thin film is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perovskite thin film contains nitrogen, and a metal oxide of formula: RMO3 (I), where R is chosen from strontium, barium, calcium or magnesium and M is chosen from titanium or zirconium. The content of nitrogen contained in the perovskite thin film is 1 atomic% or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the perovskite thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the perovskite thin film.    Perovskite thin film (1)    Substrate (2)
NOVELTY - A structured carbon material is subjected to wet process and surface modification. The wet-processed and surface modified structured carbon material is heat-processed to form composite material (10). The composite material contains support (12) and catalyst particles (14).    USE - Manufacture of composite material used as electrode material for electrochemical device (claimed) such as fuel cell, secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides composite material having excellent chemical characteristics, electrical conductivity and catalyst characteristics and provides electrochemical device with excellent chemical resistance and electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of composite material.    Composite material (10)    Support (12)    Catalyst particles (14)
NOVELTY - A solder metal-plating wire (2) is formed by covering portion(s) of conductor (3) surface with a solder metal-plating (4) in a cross-sectional flat shape, such that the solder metal-plating wire is joined to a photovoltaic cell. The conductor contains sulfur affinity metal chosen from niobium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, tantalum, iron, calcium, magnesium, nickel or misch metal, and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurities having oxygen content of 10 mass ppm or less.    USE - Solder metal-plating wire is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solder metal-plating wire has excellent crack proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the solder metal-plating wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solder metal-plating wire.    Solder metal-plating wire (2)    Conductor (3)    Solder metal plating (4)
NOVELTY - A stacked photoelectric conversion apparatus comprises first photoelectric converting layer (5) containing silicon type semiconductor with pin junction, second photoelectric converting layer (7), and third photoelectric converting layer (9) with i type fine crystal layer containing silicon type semiconductor of fine crystal are provided in piles sequentially from light incidence side. The first and second photoelectric converting layers have i type amorphous layer containing amorphous silicon type semiconductor.    USE - Stacked photoelectric conversion apparatus, such as solar cell and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency. Achieves practical tact time in mass production and highly practical stacked photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing stacked photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the stacked photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Board (2)    First electrode (3)    First photoelectric converting layer (5)    Second photoelectric converting layer (7)    Third photoelectric converting layer (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell apparatus (1) has a fuel cell (8) for generating electric power by electrochemical reaction of a fuel, a heat exchanger (22) for heating fluid used for fuel cell by heat generated in fuel cell, and a heat insulation container (10) accommodating fuel cell and heat exchanger. The apparatus has an infrared reflective film containing gold or silver, or carbon, iron, cobalt, platinum or chromium.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus is used for electronic device (claimed), such as notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant, electronic notebook, digital camera, mobile phone, wrist watch, register and projector.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell accommodated in heat insulation container is maintained in desired operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of electronic device.    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (8)    Heat insulation container (10)    Heat exchanger (22)    Electronic device (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a solar-cell unit (11) as a light transmissive part with multiple parallel arrangements by which one part wavelength region of the injected visible light is transmitted. Each light transmissive part has multiple kinds, from which the wavelength region transmitted mutually differs, where the light transmissive part comprises a translucent solar cell i.e. dye sensitized solar cell. A scattering board is used to scatter the transmitted visible light in the emission side of each light transmissive part.    USE - Solar-cell apparatus for being fixed in a wall or roof on which a natural light or artificial light contact, glass curtain wall, a roofing tile, floor tile and glass louver, of a building (claimed). Can also be used for a sunroof of vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows the light transmissive part mutually differing in the wavelength transmitted region in the transmitted light of the solar-cell apparatus, and the visible light of mutually different wavelength region is mixed, so that the inclination of wavelength region is relieved in visible region for the transmitted light, thus allowing the transmitted light to approach close to the natural light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar-cell apparatus.    Solar-cell apparatus (10)    Solar-cell unit (11)    Short wavelength transmission unit (13)    Long-wavelength transmission unit (14)    Mixed unit part (15)
NOVELTY - An evaporation-type getter material contains a component having samarium.    USE - Evaporation-type getter material is used for getter pump, pressure reduction structure and reactor of electric power generating apparatus used for electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The evaporation-type getter material is stably evaporated at desired temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of getter pump.    Getter pump (1)    Base material (2)    Insulating film (3)    Adhesive layer (7)    Temperature sensor and heater (8)    Getter film (10)
NOVELTY - A titanium oxide is manufactured by mixing raw material titanium oxide which is an anastase main body and sulfur compound and/or nitrogen compound, and baking the raw material mixture. The raw titanium oxide has specific surface area of 200-400 m2/g. The half value width of peak (101) of anastase by X-ray diffraction analysis is 0.6-1.5 degrees .    USE - Titanium oxide manufacture for light type photocatalyst and dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium oxide has photocatalytic activity and has outstanding visible light absorption.
NOVELTY - Photoelectric transducer has an electron carrying layer (5) and a pigment layer (D) provided between two electrodes (3,6). The electron carrying layer contains single-crystal material of multiple-oxide salt.    USE - Photoelectric transducer for dye-sensitized solar cell used for electronic devices (claimed) such as calculator and mobile phone including personal handy-phone system (PHS). Can also be used for light receiving elements such as photosensor and optical switch.    ADVANTAGE - The electron carrying layer in the photoelectric transducer has excellent electron transferring property. Photoelectric transducer has high photoelectric conversion efficiency. A reliable electronic device is provided using the transducer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Photoelectric transducer consists of electron carrying layer and pigment layer provided between two electrodes. The electron carrying layer contains single-crystal material of multiple-oxide salt. The single-crystal material of multiple-oxide salt has layered structure, tunnel structure or perovskite structure. The multiple-oxide salt includes niobium, titanium, zinc, tin, vanadium, indium, tungsten, tantalum, zirconium, molybdenum and/or manganese. The multiple-oxide salt is preferably potassium niobate (K4Nb6O17, K2Nb8O21) or sodium titanate (Na2Ti3O7, Na2Ti6O13).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of dye sensitized solar cell including photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (1)    Substrate (2)    Electrodes (3,6)    Electron carrying layer (4)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Pigment layer (D)
NOVELTY - A container (4) contains water-cooled copper and has predetermined shape. The container has an accommodation portion (6) having a curved-surface in the corner portion. The container is irradiated using an electron beam in vacuum and the raw materials are melted and purified.    USE - Container for melting and purifying raw materials such as silicon used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The container provides efficient melting and purification of raw materials by producing reduced amount of skull.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic-view of the accommodation portion of the container.    Container (4)    Container main portion (5)    Accommodation portion (6)    Curvature-radius of corner curved surface (Rf)    Curvature-radius of bottom-portion of corner curved surface (Rs)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains thermoplastic resin, carbon nanotube, triazine derivative having basic functional group or organic dye derivative having basic functional group, and resin having acidic substituent.    USE - Resin composition used for molded product (claimed) used for fuel cell, electrode, electromagnetic shielding material and field emission display.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent dispersion stability.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (1) consists of a silicon single-crystal substrate (3) not having principally (111)-plane textures in main surface(s). A silicon nitride film (4) and a rear-surface metal-electrode layer (5) are formed on main surface (MPP). The silicon nitride film is formed with a thickness of 40-220 nm (but not in the range of 50-100 nm), so that light reflected from metal surface of electrode layer and light reflected from the boundary between silicon single-crystal substrate and silicon nitride film, mutually reinforce each other by interference.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell (1) consists of a silicon single-crystal substrate (3) of (100) orientation not having principally (111)-plane textures in main surface(s). Main surface (MPS) is a light-receiving surface. A silicon nitride film (4) is formed on main surface (MPP) which constitutes the rear surface. A rear-surface metal-electrode layer (5) is formed to cover the silicon nitride film. The silicon nitride film is formed with a thickness of 40-220 nm (but not in the range of 50-100 nm), so that light reflected from the metal surface of the rear-surface metal electrode layer and light reflected from the boundary between silicon single-crystal substrate and silicon nitride film, mutually reinforce each other by interference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Silicon single crystal substrate (3)    Silicon nitride film (4)    Rear-surface metal-electrode layer (5)    Main surfaces (MPP,MPS)
NOVELTY - The kerosene transferred from a petroleum refinery (2) is subjected to desulfurization at a fuel station which supplies predetermined fuel to obtain desulfurized kerosene. The desulfurized kerosene is supplied to a fuel cell system (100).    USE - Method of supplying kerosene used for fuel cell for system used for electric power generation (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method supplies kerosene to fuel cells efficiently and economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (1A)    Petroleum refinery (2)    Hydrogen-production apparatus (11)    Desulfurized kerosene accommodation unit (12)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A control unit (14) drives a shot pump (11) by the number of shots of a fixed number per unit time. A flow switch (25) senses the intermittent flow of water and outputs a signal to the control unit. The control unit computes the supply-amount of water per unit time from the setting value of discharge amount per shot in the shot pump and intermittent signal received from the flow switch. The control unit outputs an abnormality signal, if the computed supply-amount of water per unit time is beyond a constant value.    USE - Liquid supply apparatus of fuel cell apparatus (claimed) for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The water supply-amount can be computed correctly. So that the steam reforming conditions of modifier is optimized and electric power generation performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of liquid supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell apparatus with the liquid supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel supply apparatus (2)    Shot pump (11)    Heat exchanger (13)    Control unit (14)    Flow switch (25)
NOVELTY - A reformed gas supply unit (2) and a water supply unit (X) supplies reformed gas and water respectively to a modifier (4) which performs steam reforming. A control unit (14) performs partial oxidation reformation by reformed gas in the modifier and oxygen containing gas supplied by a supply apparatus (3) during maintenance of water supply unit.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The partial oxidation reformation is performed by reformed gas and oxygen containing gas. Hence the fuel cell is not stopped due to malfunction of water supply unit and electric power is produced continuously. The components can be replaced without stopping operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell apparatus (1)    Reformed gas supply unit (2)    Oxygen containing gas supply apparatus (3)    Modifier (4)    Feed value (6)    Control unit (14)    Water supply unit (X)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas discharge port of fuel cell main body (10) is connected to a combustion burner of the combustion chamber (21) in a modifier (20). The fuel gas openings of modifier and fuel cell main body are connected between the discharge port and combustion burner. The valves (41,42) are provided to switch the flow path of the fuel gas between the openings and combustion burner. A sensor (61) measures the temperature of modification chamber (22) of the modifier and a control unit controls the pump (33) based on measured temperature in predetermined temperature range.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in the modifier can be adjusted so that the performance of various catalysts in a modifier and fall of lifetime of electric power generation system can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main body (10)    Modifier (20)    Combustion chamber (21)    Modification chamber (22)    Pump (33)    Valves (41,42)    Temperature sensor (61)
NOVELTY - A laminated material has a layer containing 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer. The 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer is a random copolymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene (40-80 mol%), and 5-8C alpha -olefin (20-60 mol%) other than 4-methyl-1-pentene. The 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer has intrinsic-viscosity of 0.5-6 dl/g, measured at 135 degrees C in decalin, melting point of 110-215 degrees C, measured using differential scanning calorimeter, and crystallinity degree of 15-54%, measured by X-ray diffraction method.    USE - Laminated material is used for synthetic-leather release paper (claimed) for manufacturing solar-cell, semiconductor, fuel-cell, electrical-electronic component, and circuit-board, rigid flexible substrate, glass-fiber composite material, heat-resistant water-resistant photographic paper and adhesive tape.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent adhesiveness, crack resistance, heat resistance, flexibility and embossing workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated material has a layer containing 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer. The 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer is a random copolymer of 4-methyl-1-pentene (40-80 mol%), and 5-8C alpha -olefin (20-60 mol%) other than 4-methyl-1-pentene. The 4-methyl-1-pentene type random copolymer has intrinsic-viscosity of 0.5-6 dl/g, measured at 135 degrees C in decalin, melting point of 110-215 degrees C, measured using differential scanning calorimeter, and crystallinity degree of 15-54%, measured by X-ray diffraction method. The alpha -olefin content (a mol%) and crystallinity degree (b%) satisfies the relation: b greater than -0.2x a+35.
(ES2302663-A1)   NOVELTY - The method involves incorporating an intermediate band and heating mixture of semiconductor materials in cathode atomization equipment according to a specific profile temperature and time to obtain polycrystalline material. The polycrystalline material is disintegrated by mechanical method for obtaining powder.    USE - Method for obtaining films of semiconductor materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic illustration showing a solar cell which includes the intermediate band, conduction band, and valence band.    Intermediate bands (1,6)    Gap (2)    Conduction bands (3,5)    Valence band (4)    Low-energy photons (7)    Electrons (8)    Intermediate conduction band (9)
NOVELTY - An interlayer sheet comprises poly(vinyl butyral) composition. The interlayer sheet has stress value at elongation of 120%, preferably 8-15 N/mm2.    USE - The interlayer sheet is useful for encapsulant used in glass laminate or solar cell laminate.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet provides glass laminate or solar cell laminate with superior penetration resistance. The interlayer sheet provides glass and solar cell laminates with enhanced penetration resistance and adequate adhesion levels. The stress value of interlayer sheet at elongation of 120 % is 8-15 N/mm2. The interlayer sheet provides glazing interlayer and solar cell encapsulant layer that provide intrusion resistance along with glass adhesion. The interlayer sheet provides glass laminates that pass the EN356P2A.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) glass laminate comprising rigid sheet layer(s) and interlayer sheet layer(s); optionally the rigid sheet(s) is in direct contact with interlayer sheet(s) or optionally the glass laminate comprises two layers of rigid sheets enclosed with the interlayer sheet(s); and the interlayer sheet(s) is laminated between glass sheets;    (2) solar cell laminate comprising encapsulant layer(s) and solar cell layer(s) containing solar cell(s) that may be electronically interconnected; the encapsulant layer(s) is formed of interlayer sheet and is laminated to solar cell layer;    (3) manufacturing solar cell laminate; and    (4) producing glass laminate or solar cell laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross sectional view of the laminate.    Ball (10)    Float glass (12)    Air side of bottom glass (12a)    Tin side of bottom glass (12b)    Polymeric interlayer (14)
NOVELTY - The filter device comprises a filter pipe (1), which is formed from several filter pipe elements (2). The filter pipe elements are engaged with each other to form a gap (3) at their ends. The respective filter pipe elements have a conical shaped end (2.1) and a sleeve-shaped end. The rod shaped end of a filter pipe element is engaged with the sleeve-shaped end of an adjacent filter pipe element.    USE - Filter device for solid filtering in fluid use, particularly for use in hydrogen sediment storage.    ADVANTAGE - The filter device is manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner, enables that common parts are used and prevents contamination of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the filter pipe.    Filter pipe (1)    Filter pipe elements (2)    Conical end (2.1)    Gap (3)    Conical width (bZ)
NOVELTY - Reformer (10) operation, involves supplying of fuel (16) and oxidizing agents (18). A property of the fuel supplied to the reformer is determined. The quantitative ratio of the supplied fuel and oxidizing agents is adjusted depending on property.    USE - Method for operating a reformer for producing a hydrogen-rich reformate.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer operation method enables that the temperatures measured within the range of the reformer have the smallest possible difference and operated with different fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a reforming system with a reformer and an electronic control unit; and    (2) a gas cell plant with a reformation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reformation system.    Reformer (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Fuel (16)    Oxidizing agents (18)    Hydrogen-rich reformate (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a condenser lens (20) connected on a side of a seat body (10), where the seat body is a hollow trapeziform body. A solar chip set (30) is fixed inside the seat body and arranged on the condenser lens to absorb the light reflected by the condenser lens. A radiating module (40) is connected on a side of the solar chip set to guide and radiate the heat produced by the solar chip set. A frame plate (11) is extended over the seat body, and the condenser lens with a frame-work (21) is connected with the frame plate.    USE - Focusing type solar plate structure.    ADVANTAGE - The radiating module is connected on a side of the solar chip set for guiding and radiating the heat produced by the solar chip set, so that the intensity of illumination per area can be increased to enhance the electric power output. The heat that is not converted into the electric energy is guided to the radiating module, so that each solar chip can continuously function at a relatively proper temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a focusing type solar plate structure.    Seat body (10)    Frame plate (11)    Condenser lens (20)    Frame-work (21)    Solar chip set (30)    Radiating module (40)
NOVELTY - Preparation of supported platinum-ruthenium (PtRu) alloy catalyst comprises mixing platinum (Pt) and ruthenium (Ru) precursor solution, adjusting pH, heating to get catalyst colloid solution; distributing carrier into a proper solvent to mix with catalyst colloid solution, adjusting pH value, and making catalyst colloid granule deposit on the carrier; filtering and washing the catalyst, and thermal processing in reducing gas. Weight ratio of Pt and Ru in supported PtRu alloy catalyst is 50-90%; and volume ratio of hydrogen in reducing gas of thermal processing is 5-50%.    USE - The supported PtRu alloy catalyst is used for preparing fuel cell electric pole (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process combines polyol method with thermal processing of reducing gas, so it increases the crystallinity of PtRu catalyst and removes the adsorbate on the surface of catalyst in process of polyol method; and it increases the methanol oxidant ability and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning resistance ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is the composition of fuel cell electric pole comprising negative pole; positive pole is composed of the supported PtRu alloy catalyst and electrolyte membrane between negative pole and positive pole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the process for the preparation of supported PtRu alloy catalyst (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The box has multiple plate-shaped body terminal plates set in a box body, and a shunt diode for connecting adjacent two terminal plates. A radiating part is provided with multiple radiating plates over-lap set under the shunt diode. The terminal plate comprises an up plate-shaped body and a down plate-shaped body. A soldering tin layer is placed between top of the two plate-shaped bodies. An output of a solar module is set between the two plate-shaped bodies. A fixing piece is used for connecting connection lines on the terminal plate and set in the box body.    USE - Terminal box for solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The total surface area and a radiating capacity of the radiating plate of the radiating part becomes large, which can inhibit the radiating plate from expanding to quadratic element, so as to realize efficient radiation, thus minimizing the terminal box for the solar module. The terminal box decreases a silicone resin being used for insulating and closing to low cost. The terminal box provides convenient connection work of the terminal with an output port of a side of the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a terminal box.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell light anode film is manufactured by dispersing nano-crystalline titanium oxide (TiO2) in solution of organic matter to form paste, and preparing micron or submicron TiO2 compound powder; depositing film using vacuum cold spraying process on conductive side surface, and forming TiO2 film; and depositing TiO2 film on conductive glass surface, to remove organic matter in complex spray finishing powder.    USE - Manufacturing of dye-sensitized solar cell light anode film.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents crack and foaming of film; provides even and better film; good connection of film and substrate; and the thickness of film can be flexibly regulated at 2-50 mu m. It is simple, low cost, and controllable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Fig. 1 is selected.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims an anti-reflecting film of the solar battery comprises the work platform. The work platform is configured with the pneumatic horse-type dividing mechanism. The dividing mechanism is configured with the copper plate which has four work locations which form the 90 degrees of angle each other. The work platform under the three work locations of the copper plate is respectively configured with the heating platform, the heating platform and the cooling platform. The utility can achieve the semiautomatic continuously production for coating of the anti-reflecting film on the surface of the solar battery. The device can automatically control the technics time, the temperature, the gas flow, the action of the valve and the work pressure.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has unit cell with an electrode (341) arranged on a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) electrode (331) on an antireflection layer (320). An electricity generation region (351) is formed on the electrode (341). The electrode (361) is formed on electricity generation region. A thermal oxide insulating layer (371) formed by performing thermal oxidation, covers the top and side surfaces of electrodes and electricity generation region. A conductive layer (381) is formed on side surface of insulating layer to electrically connect unit cells.    USE - Crystalline silicon thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating layer with good insulation property can be easily manufactured, and the electron hole re-combination that occurs on the surface of the solar cell can be effectively removed, hence efficiency of the solar cell can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of crystalline silicon thin film solar cell.    Antireflection layer (320)    Electrodes (341,361)    Electricity generation region (351)    Thermal oxide insulating layer (371)    Conductive layer (381)
NOVELTY - The stacked electrode has metal thin film (2) with the thickness of 300 nm to 1 mu m formed on a substrate (1). A platinum thin film (3) with the thickness of 10-50 nm is formed on the metal thin film.    USE - Stacked electrode for dye-synthesized solar cell, fuel cell and electrolysis of electrolyte solution.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion resistance of electrode is improved. The resistivity and catalytic characteristics of electrode are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stacked electrode.    Substrate (1)    Metal thin film (2)    Platinum thin film (3)
NOVELTY - An austenitic stainless steel is obtained by removing diffusible hydrogen and non-diffusible hydrogen. The austenitic stainless steel has crystal structure having austenitic phase. The austenitic phase is a face-center-cubic lattice structure. The content of hydrogen in austenitic stainless steel is 0.00007 mass% or less.    USE - Austenitic stainless steel (claimed) is used for metallic gasket and valves for motor vehicles, steel band belt, cutter material, fuel cell, and spring material.    ADVANTAGE - The austenitic stainless steel has high corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen removal method of austenitic stainless steel.
NOVELTY - Several cylindrical power storage units (1) are immersed in a cooling liquid (30) which is filled in a casing (20). Several rotary units (50) are arranged surrounding the cylindrical power storage units. A motor (60) is provided for rotating several rotary units.    USE - Power supply device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the temperature of the cooling liquid is avoided, thus stable and long lifetime power supply device is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the power supply device.    Cylindrical power storage unit (1)    Casing (20)    Cooling liquid (30)    Rotary unit (50)    Motor (60)
NOVELTY - An article of manufacture comprises glass substrate; first coating layer on the substrate; and second coating layer on top of first layer, where the layers comprising organic polymer or cured silicone resin composition (C1) selected from hydrosilylation cured silicone resin composition, condensation cured silicone resin composition, or free radical cured silicone resin composition with the proviso that at least one of the layer comprises composition (C1) and when both the layers comprises composition (C1), then composition (C1) of first layer is different from second layer.    USE - As an article e.g. glass substrates coated or laminated with multiple layers of cured silicon resin composition (claimed) useful for solar cells, displays and other devices involving high temperature processing; monolithically coated article used in devices such as window unit; laminated vehicle windshield.    ADVANTAGE - The cured silicone resin composition offers flexibility and toughness while the glass offers barrier and high temperature advantages. Both combined, the composite structure offers the typical properties of other laminated and coated glasses with superior thermal and weather resistance. The cured silicone resin compositions preferably with measures taken to ensure the thickness of the resin layer is below its critical brittle-to-ductile transition thickness.
NOVELTY - A mixture of metal-containing raw material titanium oxide and sulfur oxide is baked to obtain metal containing sulfur and titanium oxide. The content of metal in metal-containing raw material titanium oxide is 0.03-0.15 mass parts with respect to 100 mass parts of metal-containing raw material titanium oxide by titanium dioxide conversion.    USE - Manufacture of metal containing sulfur and titanium oxide used as photocatalyst for photosensitization solar cell, sintered material, thermistor and light-emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal containing sulfur and titanium oxide having excellent photocatalytic activity.
NOVELTY - A new photosensitizer compound has a pyridyl-ring-containing structural unit (1) and a nitrogen-and-oxygen-containing structural unit (2).    USE - New photosensitizer compound is used for photovoltaic elements (claimed), such as dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new photosensitizer compound has high light absorption coefficient, and absorbs light over a wide range of visible light to infrared light and has high light absorption rate even in the form of an extremely thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new photosensitizer compound has a pyridyl-ring-containing structural unit of formula (1) and a nitrogen-and-oxygen-containing structural unit of formula (2).    M=transition metal chosen from ruthenium, osmium, iron, rhenium and rhodium;    M'=transition metal chosen from nickel, cobalt, copper, zinc, manganese, platinum and palladium;    R1-R16=H, carbonyl, -PO(OH)2-n(OR)-n, 1-30C alkyl, 2-30C alkenyl, 2-30C alkoxy alkyl, 1-30C amino alkyl, 1-30C perfluoroalkyl, 6-30C aryl, 7-30C aralkyl;    n=0-2;    R=1-30C alkyl or aryl;    X=monodentate ligand chosen from -NCS, halogen, -CN, -NCO, -OH, and -NCN2, preferably bidentate ligand of formula (a or b);    R31-R33=H, 1-30C alkyl, 2-30C alkoxy alkyl, 1-30C amino alkyl, 1-30C perfluoroalkyl, 6-30C aryl, or 7-30C aralkyl;and    R34,R35=H, cyano, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C perfluoroalkyl, or 6-15C aryl.    Rn and Rn+1 may form aromatic ring, where n is 1-15 excluding 8, 10 and 12. COOH group(s) is present in structural unit (1 and/or 2). R34 and R35 may couple together to form a ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic element.    Transparent electroconductive substrate (1)    Counter electrode substrate (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - A primary monolayer containing tungsten, and a secondary monolayer containing indium are deposited on a substrate, to form chemically adhered monolayers. The chemically adhered monolayers are processed, to form a tungsten-doped indium oxide, and a transparent conductive oxide component is formed. The chemically adhered monolayers are processed by annealing the chemically adhered monolayers, to form uniform chemical mixture of the monolayers.    USE - Method of forming transparent conductive oxide component used for forming image sensor and electrical device (both claimed) such as liquid crystal display, organic light emitting diode, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive oxide component having excellent mechanical property, is efficiently formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A primary monolayer containing tungsten, and a secondary monolayer containing indium are deposited on a substrate, to form chemically adhered monolayers. The chemically adhered monolayers are processed, to form a tungsten-doped indium oxide, and a transparent conductive oxide component is formed. The chemically adhered monolayers are processed by annealing the chemically adhered monolayers, to form uniform chemical mixture of the monolayers. An electronic device formed using the transparent conductive oxide component comprises primary device component containing flat panel display component, photovoltaic cell component and/or electrically dimmable window component.
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting (51) a substrate on a surface of an electrode such that the front surface of the substrate is exposed to another electrode. The reactant gases and dopant gas are applied (52) into a chamber for forming a semiconductor layer. A bias voltage is applied (53) to another electrode during a nucleation stage until the semiconductor layer reaches predetermined thickness. The bias voltage is applied (54) to another electrode and the reactant gases are supplied into the chamber for forming an intrinsic layer.    USE - Fabrication method of semiconductor device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bias voltage is applied to another electrode and the reactant gases are supplied into the chamber, the defect density of the substrate is reduced. The quality of the semiconductor layers can be improved. The interface property and thin film deposition rate of the semiconductor device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating fabrication method of semiconductor layers of solar cell.    Mounting substrate (51)    Applying reactant gases (52)    Applying bias voltage to electrode (53)    Forming intrinsic layer (54)    Applying reactant gases and dopant gas (55)
NOVELTY - The system includes a fuel tank (15) is connected to a second throttle valve (16) connected to the first pump (11) connected to the first throttle valve (13). A thickness sensor (11) and a level sensor (42) are arranged in a mixing tank (40) connected to first pump and second pump (50). The thickness sensor and level sensor are electrically connected to the micro control unit (MCU) (60) to actuate the throttle valves and pumps. The thickness sensor and level sensor detects thickness of fuel in fuel tank and liquid level of mixing liquid in mixing tank.    USE - Water recycling system for fuel cell in which condenser is connected to fuel cell module for recycling moisture generated by fuel cell module in operation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to detect the thickness of fuel and liquid level for water and methyl alcohol mixing with proper proportion while fuel cell is in operation. Enables to cool down the moisture generated from the running fuel cell as water by the condenser and condensed water is recycled for further use, thus enhancing reliability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the water cycling system for fuel cell.    First pump (11)    Thickness sensor (11)    First throttle valve (13)    Fuel tank (15)    Second throttle valve (16)    Mixing tank (40)    Level sensor (42)    Second pump (50)    MCU (60)
NOVELTY - The reactor (20) has a heater (30) provided on the surface and an electrical insulating film (25) covering the heater, which contains a crystalline comprised of a rare earth element and iron oxide. A radiation prevention film (11) is provided on the insulating film.    USE - Reactor for generating electric power used in fuel cell apparatus (claimed) of portable electronic device (claimed). Uses included but are not limited to laptop computer, PDA, electronic organizer, digital camera, cellular phone, watch, resister and projector.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances reliability of electrical insulation of insulating film that covers the heater and radiation prevention film while maintaining flatness of the insulating film by comprising the insulating film with crystalline and providing the radiation prevention film on the insulating film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method of the insulating film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the inner structure of the heat insulating package.    Power generating cell (8)    Radiation prevention film (11)    Reactor (20)    Electrical insulating film (25)    Heater (30)
NOVELTY - A silicon rich dielectric layer of thickness 50-1000nm is formed (320) by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process, on a conductive layer which is formed (310) on a substrate. A silicon nanocrystal is formed in silicon rich dielectric layer by laser annealing (330) silicon rich dielectric layer.    USE - Silicon nanocrystal layered structure formation method for solar cell. Can also be used in touch panel, ambient light sensor, UV-blue photodetector, thin film transistor (TFT) flat panel display and storage node of non-volatile memory device.    ADVANTAGE - High retention, high endurance and high operating speed is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of silicon nanocrystal layered structure formation method.    Conductive layer formation (310)    Silicon rich dielectric layer formation (320)    Laser annealing of silicon rich dielectric layer (330)
NOVELTY - The polymer solar cell comprises conductive layer-containing electrode (a) (20), hole injection layer (30), photoactive layer (40), electron-accepting layer (50) and electrode (b) (60) sequentially provides on the substrate (10).    USE - Polymer solar cell for photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer solar cell has excellent durability and high power conversion efficiency on low-temperature thermal annealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer solar cell comprises electrode (a) comprising conductive layer, hole injection layer, photoactive layer, electron-accepting layer and electrode (b) sequentially provides on the substrate. The electron-accepting layer comprises 60C-70C fullerene derivative such as (6,6)-phenyl-C61 butyric acid methyl ester. The electrode (b) comprises metals chosen from magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, titanium, indium, yttrium, lithium, aluminum, silver, tin and/or lead. The electrode (b) has multilayer structure of lithium fluoride/aluminum or lithium oxide/aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of polymer solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Electrodes (20,60)    Hole injection layer (30)    Photoactive layer (40)    Electron-accepting layer (50)
NOVELTY - A polythiophene derivative (I or II) is new.    USE - Polythiophene derivative is used for organic semiconductor devices, such as organic thin film transistor, organic solar cell and organic light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The thiophene derivative increases packing density of organic semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polythiophene derivative of formula (I or II) is new.    M=groups of formulae (a-g);    R1=1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxy alkyl;    R2=H, 1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxyalkyl;and    n=1-400.
NOVELTY - The solar collector (10) comprises sheet of molded thermoplastic composition transmits radiated light to edge of the sheet, and light energy converter operatively connected to edge of the sheet to convert the transmitted light to electric energy. The thermoplastic composition comprises thermoplastic polymer having fluorescent dye or quantum dot, and diffuser. The fluorescent dye or quantum dot absorbs light and radiates absorbed light at longer wavelength. The amount of diffuser present in molded thermoplastic composition is favorable to produce haze of less than 55+ACU-.    USE - Solar collector is used for capturing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector has compact size, and favorable solar energy capturing ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar collector comprises a sheet of molded thermoplastic composition transmits radiated light to edge of the sheet, and a light energy converter operatively connected to edge of the sheet to convert the transmitted light to electric energy. The thermoplastic composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer having a fluorescent dye or quantum dot, and a diffuser. The fluorescent dye or quantum dot absorbs light and radiates the absorbed light at a longer wavelength. The amount of diffuser present in the molded thermoplastic composition is favorable to produce haze of less than 55+ACU-, when measured at the sheet thickness according to ASTM D1003-00. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoplastic material; and    (2) article molded from thermoplastic composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the elevated view of the luminescent solar cell.    Solar collector (10)    Sheet (20)    Opposing surfaces (30,40)    Edge (50)    Connecting edges (60,70,80)
NOVELTY - A dye having structure (1) containing dispersant functional group and ruthenium, is new.    USE - Used in paste composition for semiconductor electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye has improved dispersibility, favorable dye property and dispersant property, and provides paste composition having excellent adsorptivity with respect to metal oxide particles. The semiconductor electrode provides solar cell having high photoelectric efficiency and processability. The dispersant function of the dye prevents the agglomeration of the particles and improves the uniformity of the dispersion of the metal oxide particles in the paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye having structure of formula (1) containing dispersant functional group and ruthenium, is new.    R1-R4=H+ or ammonium cation of formula (2);    X1-X4=H or methyl;    A=(un)substituted (6-30C arylene group, 6-30C aryl alkylene group or 6-30C cycloalkylene group);    B'=(un)substituted optionally branched (1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl or 1-20C alkynyl);    m=1-20;and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - A manganese oxide, zinc oxide sintered material and zinc oxide seed crystal are reacted in presence of hydrothermal solution by hydrothermal method. The hydrothermal solution contains potassium hydroxide, water soluble manganese salt and lithium hydroxide as mineralizing agent. Thus, manufacture of manganese-doped zinc oxide single crystal is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of manganese-doped zinc oxide single crystal used for dilute magnetic semiconductor. Uses include but are not limited to transparent electrode of solar battery, surface acoustic wave device and oxide semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and simply provides manganese-doped zinc oxide single crystal.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell reformer operation control method involves oxidizing gas on carbon monoxide selective oxidation part which came out from a modification part where modification reaction of modification raw material is carried out, carrying out shift reaction on shift part and using air as carbon monoxide oxidizing agent, and controlling running during load fluctuation by preceding reformation raw material and increasing supply amount of water or water vapor during load increase.    USE - A fuel cell reformer operation control method.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of partial load efficiency, raise of carbon monoxide, and fall of catalyst activity.
NOVELTY - An electrical-storage apparatus (1) has an anode (10) and a cathode (12) having an electroconductive-material layer (6,8), a separator material (14), and a non-aqueous electrolyte (16). The material of the electroconductive-material layer of anode contains a carbon material having layered structure. The anion in non-aqueous electrolyte is intercalated into the interlayer of anode using a voltage more than a preset voltage value. In the cathode, charging is carried out by adsorbing the outermost surface in the cation in non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus is used for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and solar-cell auxiliary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-storage apparatus has high energy-storage capacity, as many anions are intercalated in the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical-storage apparatus (1) has an anode (10) and a cathode (12) having an electroconductive-material layer (6,8) formed on a collector (2,4), a separator material (14) provided between the electrodes, and a non-aqueous electrolyte (16) containing an organic electrolyte. The material of the electroconductive-material layer of the anode contains a carbon material having layered structure. The anion in non-aqueous electrolyte is intercalated into the interlayer of anode using a voltage more than a preset voltage value. In the cathode, charging is carried out by adsorbing the outermost surface in the cation in the non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical-storage apparatus.    Electrical-storage apparatus (1)    Collectors (2,4)    Electroconductive-material layers (6,8)    Anode (10)    Cathode (12)    Separator material (14)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has separator board (3) with introduction and discharge holes (31,32) of fuel gas (F) and a case (12) with gas introducing and discharge openings (12a,12b), The air (Ai) introduced into the case through gas introducing opening, flows between solid oxide fuel units (1) of stack structure (11). The fuel gas passing through modification flow path (41) of modifier (40) located in exhaust stream of air, exhausts fuel gas through gas discharge opening of case. The air is made to heat exchange with the exhaust stream of fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved. The size reduction of fuel cell is achieved. The fuel cell can be effectively controlled at the time of load fluctuation, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the fuel cell.    Solid oxide fuel cell units (1)    Separator board (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Stack structure (11)    Case (12)    Gas introducing and discharge openings of case (12a,12b)    Introduction and discharge holes of separator board (31,32)    Modifier (40)    Modification flow path (41)    Air (Ai)    Fuel gas (F)
NOVELTY - A water tank (43) has a collection side accommodation portion for accommodating water with relatively high concentration and supply side accommodation portion for accommodating water with relatively low concentration. A purification mechanism such as pump (72) and cleaning filter (73) is positioned in the pipe (71) that connects the collection side accommodation portion and supply side accommodation portion.    USE - Water purifier for use in fuel cell system (claimed) containing aqueous-alkali-solution form (AFC) fuel cell, phosphoric acid form (PAFC) fuel cell, molten carbonate form (MCFC) fuel cell, solid-oxide form fuel cell (SOFC) and direct form methanol fuel cell (DMFC) used as motive power source in vehicle e.g. car, bus, truck and riding cart and satellite, spacecraft, etc., and industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The water accommodated in the collection side accommodation portion is made to flow to the purification mechanism, so that the water is purified steadily and the required quantity of water is supplied reliably to the supply side accommodation portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the water purifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condensed-water discharge-pipe path (41)    Water tank (43)    Connecting pipe (71)    Pump (72)    Cleaning filter (73)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises cathode, photoelectric conversion layer, semiconductor layer comprising semiconductor particles provided on surface side of cathode, hole-transport layer provided on at least one portion of gap of semiconductor particles. The photoelectric conversion layer, hole transport layer, and anode are provided on reverse side. The hole-transport layer comprises material containing benzene-containing compound (1).    USE - Photoelectric transducer is used for electronic device (claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric transducer has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises cathode, photoelectric conversion layer, semiconductor layer comprising semiconductor particles provided on surface side of cathode, hole-transport layer provided on at least one portion of gap of semiconductor particles. The photoelectric conversion layer, hole transport layer, and anode are provided on reverse side. The hole-transport layer comprises material containing benzene-containing compound of formula (1).    X1-X4=hydrogen, (un)substituted straight alkyl, 3-8C (un)substituted straight alkyl, methyl or ethyl;    R=hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;and    Y'=(un)substituted aromatic hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - A float switch detects the water level of water tank (10). An alarm device emits the warning of failure of float switch or feed valve (6), after the float switch detects the minimum water level in the water tank for fixed time.    USE - Fuel-cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of float switch and feed valve can be recognized easily by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel supply apparatus (2)    Feed valve (6)    Water tank (10)    Water pump (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling pipe (4) that collects and processes warm air produced in each electric power generation cell formed in a metal support substrate. The cooling of the electric power generation cell is performed using coolant such as hydrocarbon such as propane and isobutane and ammonia flowing through the cooling pipe.    USE - Solar heat pump system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency of the electric power generation cell is improved by collecting and processing warm air produced in each electric power generation cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar heat pump system.    Light reception module (2)    Cooling pipe (4)    Heat pump unit (5)    Solar cogeneration apparatus (6)    Heat storage tank (7)
NOVELTY - The power system has a catalyst apparatus (20) comprising an ethanol conversion catalyst containing the oxide of element chosen from platinum, cerium, titanium, or niobium. The catalyst converts ethanol containing fuel in more than 10h-1 or less than 1.5 liquid space velocity, when reaction temperature of ethanol containing fuel is 500 degrees C or less.    USE - Motive power system for motor vehicle, etc., comprising motive power sources such as internal combustion engine or fuel cell apparatus (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Exhaust heat of the motive power source can be utilized effectively and fuel consumption can be improved, by converting the ethanol containing fuel efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises motive power source such as internal combustion engine or fuel cell apparatus and the catalyst processes the exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine or fuel cell apparatus. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ethanol conversion catalyst comprising platinum in the ratio of 0.5-4%, rhodium, palladium, and oxides of cerium, titanium, or niobium, in which titanium takes a rutile-type structure. The catalyst is formed on the metal monolithic support having a three-dimensional pore structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motive power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustion chamber (10)    Fuel tank (11)    Fuel supply flow path (12)    Exhaust flow path (14)    Catalyst apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - A heater (29) simultaneously heats shift catalyst and carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst. A heating controller (32) stops heating operation when heating selective-oxidation catalyst to temperature (T2). A cooling controller (33) starts cools shift catalyst and selective-oxidation when heating shift catalyst to temperature (T1). Air is supplied to reactor (25) to start carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation reaction process when differential coefficient of time change of temperature of carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation catalyst becomes negative.    USE - Fuel processor for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of catalyst in the reactor can be appropriately controlled during start-up of fuel processor. Consumption of hydrogen by the deactivation of the catalyst by overheating and occurrence of methanation, etc., can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon-monoxide selective-oxidation reactor (25)    Heater (29)    Heating controller (32)    Cooling controller (33)    Fuel processor (P1)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte composition comprises a structural component of oxidation-reduction pair, and a compound having element which coordinates with oxidation-reduction pair.    USE - Electrolyte composition is used as electrolyte for dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition provides dye sensitizing solar cell having high battery output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional model of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Electrolyte layer (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Counter electrode (5)    Sealing agent (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing spot welding with aid of spot welding apparatus to weld connect the nickel belt and copper belt to the nickel board. The excess welded part of the belts and nickel board are nipped off.    USE - Welding method of copper belt and nickel belt.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily weld the cooper belt to the nickel belt which comprises the lithium cell which can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) welding method of cooper tab in lithium cell; and    (2) a lithium cell adopting cooper tab    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the welding operation of the cooper belt and nickel belt. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The new type alloy formula consists of components with predetermined weight percentages. The components include a small amount of lead, antimony with 1.5-1.7 percent (%), copper with 0.025-0.050%, bismuth with 0.08-0.1% and arsenic with 0.2-0.4%.    USE - New type alloy formula for electric vehicle battery plate bar.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an energy saving, environment-friendly and harmless to human body formula since cadmium which is harmful for environment and human body is removed. Improves metal material particle and the bar eroding speed is reduced in which the battery working life is extended while strengthening the plate bar by adding metal-deforming agents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the electric vehicle battery plate bar.
NOVELTY - Preparation of direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst comprises reacting a reducer and suspension liquid under the condition of deoxidizing platinum and cobalt salt into platinum and cobalt simple substance. Suspension liquid has dispersed liquid and carbon carrier that adsorbs metal compound. Metal compound comprises of platinum, cobalt, molybdenate and vanadate. Atom mol ratio of said platinum compound, molybdenate, vanadate and platinum, molybdenum, vanadium and cobalt in the cobalt salt is 1 to 0.1-1 to 0.1-1 to 0.1-0.5.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic activity of the invention is high, material source is more enriched and price is lower.
NOVELTY - The combined SOFC has a gas converting reformer (8) designed together with fuel cell as a single unit. A membrane (1) is provided on the reformer and a catalyst (7) is provided on the reformer designed in the lower section of fuel cell. The hydrogen generated in the reformer, generates current on the anode surface of membrane and produces water with oxygen ions supplied by cathode section. The generated water contacts the reformer catalyst in vapor form.    USE - Combined solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for use in military and civil fields such as vehicles, houses, submarines, and industrial equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The cell design is simple, and its efficiency is high. The coke formation on the catalyst is avoided without necessitating additional equipments and devices. The SOFC is more compact and is run at relatively higher efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of combined fuel cell stack.    Membrane (1)    Oxygen flow channel (2)    Hydrogen flow channel (3)    Catalyst (7)    Reformer (8)
NOVELTY - Each nanoparticle of the set of nanoparticles comprises a set of Group IV atoms arranged in a spherical configuration. Each nanoparticle has a sphericity 1.0 to 2.0, a diameter of 4 to 100 nanometers, and a sintering temperature that is less than the melting temperature of the set of Group IV atoms.    USE - Set of doped Group IV nanoparticles e.g. silicon nanoparticles used in fabrication of semiconductor films for electrical devices e.g. solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing low cost and efficient junctions for electrical devices e.g. solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified graph for comparing surface area/volume to diameter for a set of Silicon nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - An ethylene copolymer composition is obtained by mixing dialkoxysilane (3 wt.pts or less) with respect to ethylene-polar monomer copolymer (100 wt.pts). The dialkoxysilane contains an amino group or an epoxy group. The ethylene-polar monomer copolymer contains polar monomer (1 wt.% or more) having a polar group chosen from carboxylic acid, carboxylate salt, carboxylic anhydride, epoxy, hydroxyl, and amino group.    USE - Ethylene copolymer composition is used for solar cell sealing sheet for solar cell module (both claimed). Can also be used for intermediate film or laminated glass.    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene copolymer composition has excellent processing stability, transparency, heat resistance, adhesiveness, flexibility, moldability and durability.
NOVELTY - The formation method involves laminating an n-type microcrystalline silicon layer (126), an intrinsic type amorphous silicon layer (124), and a p-type amorphous silicon layer (122) in order to form an upper junction (120), and laminating an n-type amorphous silicon layer (136), an intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134), and a p-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132) to form a lower junction (130). Solar radiation (101) is absorbed by the intrinsic layers of the junctions, and is converted to electron-holes pairs.    USE - Method of forming thin film multi-junction solar cell over substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Offers inexpensive and efficient thin film solar cells by flowing current between the intrinsic type amorphous silicon layer and the zinc oxide transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer. Improves light absorption efficiency by reducing light reflection through texturing of the substrate and/or thin films by wet, plasma, ion, and/or mechanical processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film multi-junction solar cell formation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the thin film multi-junction solar cell.    Solar radiation (101)    Upper junction (120)    P-type amorphous silicon layer (122)    Intrinsic type amorphous silicon layer (124)    N-type microcrystalline silicon layer (126)    Lower junction (130)    P-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132)    Intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134)    N-type amorphous silicon layer (136)
NOVELTY - The fabrication method involves depositing a conductive material on an optical component (700) using a thick film process, and depositing a dielectric material on the conductive material. An aperture is created in the dielectric material using photolithography to expose a portion of the conductive material. The electrical contact of a solar cell (800) is then coupled to the exposed portion of the conductive material.    USE - Conductor fabrication method for optical component e.g. lens used in electrical systems.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an optical component that is efficiently adapted for interconnection to electrical devices. Ensures efficient fabrication of metal traces on an optical component. Provides the accuracy of thin film lithography where needed and cost advantages of thick film fabrication where such accuracy is not required. Provides improved accuracy by defining the exposed portions of the conductive material using thin film techniques and by coupling the solar cell to the exposed portions using flip-chip bonding. Provides reduced fabrication cost by fabricating the conductive material layer using thick film techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the conductor fabrication apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a close-up perspective view of the optical component including a solar cell.    Optical component (700)    Reflective material (740)    Solar cell (800)    Solder bumps (805)    Window (810)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several solar cells having different band gaps on the substrate (101). A grading interlayer is formed on the cells. A sequence of semiconductor material layers are deposited on the substrate. The electrodes are deposited at back side of the cells and electrical connection is formed between the cells.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method for satellite used in data communication, and commercial and consumer oriented applications.    ADVANTAGE - Improved multi-junction solar cell is achieved while reducing the recombination loss and improving energy conversion characteristics of the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for multi-junction solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell structure.    Substrate (101)    Nucleation layer (102)    Buffer layer (103)    Contact layer (105)    Window layer (106)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises anode (12), porous container (16), cathode (24), and electrolyte (20). A portion of the anode is fluid during operation of the fuel cell. The container contains anode during operation of the fuel cell. The electrolyte is at least partially contained within the anode. The cathode is at least partially contained within the electrolyte.    USE - A fuel cell useful as electrochemical device for converting fuel directly into electricity used in chemical or fuel rechargeable energy conversion unit.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells convert common fuel directly into electricity without additional fuel reforming or processing. The fuel cells provide greater acceptance in worldwide energy conversion. The method provides electrochemical device with one single fuel cell or stack of multiple fuel cell that can be used to directly convert common fuels into electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device (10) comprises fuel cells, and housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows exploded view of the arrangement of chemical or fuel rechargeable energy conversion unit.    Electrochemical device (10)    Anode (12)    Fuel (14)    Porous container (16)    Electrolyte (20)    Conduit (22)    Cathode (24)
NOVELTY - A transparent carbon nanotube electrode (21) comprises transparent substrate and carbon nanotube (CNT) thin film (20) having net-shaped structure formed on surface of the transparent substrate. The CNT thin film comprises metal nanoparticles and conductive dispersant. The substrate is glass or quartz substrate.    USE - Transparent carbon nanotube electrode for electronic device e.g. image sensors, solar cells, liquid crystal displays, organic electroluminescence displays or touch screen panels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transparent CNT electrode exhibits excellent electrical conductivity while maintaining high light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electronic device comprising the transparent carbon nanotube (CNT) electrode; and    (2) a method for preparing the transparent CNT electrode comprising forming particulate thin film by arranging particulate materials (i.e. inorganic or organic colloidal particles) on transparent substrate, injecting CNT composition into particulate thin film, and removing particulate materials by heat treatment, organic solvent treatment, acid solution treatment, base solution treatment or plasma treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of transparent CNT electrode.    Thin film (20)    Carbon nanotube electrode (21)    Spaces (22)
NOVELTY - An active layer in a solar cell comprises: a polymer film (18) having several hollow column array structures (24) formed in it; and a semiconductor material (26) filled in the hollow column structures.    USE - As active layer for an organic polymer solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active layer for organic polymer solar cell comprising a conducting polymer film, which is formed by block copolymers that are self-assembled block copolymers formed from first and second self-assembling copolymers, and comprises hollow column array structures that are filled with N-type semiconductor; which are formed by removing the block copolymer self-assembly on portion selectively to prepare a nanopatterned template, and is then filled with the semiconductor materials; has the charge separation and transport of the formed layer improved due to its high specific surface area and regular nano-morphology control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating an active layer utilized in a solar cell, involving: self-assembling several block copolymers (14) to form the polymer film on a substrate (20); removing a portion of the block copolymers to expose several hollow column array structures; and filling a semiconductor material in the hollow column structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of a fabrication method of the active layer for the solar cell.    First copolymer (10)    Second copolymer (14) Block copolymers (12)    Polymer film (18)    Substrate (20)    Hollow column array structures (24)    Semiconductor material (26)    Polymer film template. (28)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical fuel cell comprises a housing (102) having an electrochemical energy conversion device having electrodes; a humidity exchange component (122) controlling humidity level in the air gas stream flowing toward the electrode; and a gas scrubber (124) component having an active material reducing a carbon dioxide content level from the air gas stream. At least one electrode receives a flowing air gas stream. The cell further comprises a vent allowing air gas stream(s) to exfiltrate the housing.    USE - An electrochemical fuel cell for an apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has gas scrubber that operates without a regeneration to take place that is useful when there is an increased or sudden power demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method comprising contacting ambient air to a humidity buffer to control the humidity level of an air gas stream flowing from the ambient air having a target gas toward electrode(s) in an electrochemical cell, contacting the air gas stream to an active material layer, binding the target gas to the active material layer, and flowing the air gas stream which is free of the target gas toward the electrode; and    (2) an apparatus comprising the electrochemical cell, device for maintaining relative humidity of the air gas stream intake at 50-90%, and device for reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide from the air gas stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic side view of a fuel cell.    Housing (102)    Inner surface (104)    Aperture (106)    Humidity exchange component (122)    Gas scrubber (124)
NOVELTY - A porous carbon material is produced by subjecting a fullerene crystal body having at least two types of fullerenes, each having different molecular weight to an elution treatment with a solvent having relatively high solubility for at a fullerene, and relatively low solubility for the other fullerene.    USE - Production of porous carbon material used as a carrier for corpuscular catalyst for a fuel cell and also as a base material of a modifying agent for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, and produces porous carbon material sufficiently move in pores, utilizing a high efficiency treatment and can be used at high temperature environment.
NOVELTY - A silicon melt solution is solidified within casting mold and coated on release material to obtain silicon ingot. The surface layer component of silicon ingot is cut and surface processing is carried out. Then, surface of silicon ingot is removed to obtain silicon raw material.    USE - Manufacture of silicon raw material used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method of silicon raw material is carried out efficiently.
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, ultraviolet absorber and a hindered amine-type light stabilizer. The content of organic peroxide contained with respect to 100 mass parts of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is 0.2-1.8 mass parts.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film has excellent light resistance, heat resistance and ultraviolet-ray absorptivity, and efficiently suppresses deterioration of cell contained in the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The hydrophobic property is provided to diffused layer (14) and catalyst layer (12) of the film electrode assembly (2) by supplying fluorine gas to the layers. The hydrophilic property is provided to the inner side of the film electrode assembly base material (1) by supplying hydrophilization gas, after provision of the hydrophobic property.    USE - Method of manufacturing film electrode assembly of fuel cell used as power supply for fixation, mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The film electrode assembly is manufactured using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views explaining film membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film electrode assembly base material (1)    Film electrode assembly (2)    Electrolyte film (10)    Catalyst layer (12)    Diffused layer (14)
NOVELTY - A light emitting structure (114) is stacked on a transparent electrode (112). An acryl plate (110) is provided on the transparent electrode. A gaseous diffusion layer (22) is held tightly between the light emitting structure and an electrical conductive plate (120). A direct current voltage is applied to the transparent electrode and the electrical conductive plate. The light emission condition of the light emitting structure in the surface contact range of the gaseous diffusion layer and light emitting structure is measured from the transparent electrode side.    USE - Surface contact condition measuring method for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gaseous diffusion layer is held tightly between light emitting structure stacked on acryl plate and electrical conductive plate, the reliability of the surface contact condition can be improved. Hence, the surface contact condition can be precisely measured at high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for surface contact condition measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the surface contact condition measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gaseous diffusion layer (22)    Acryl plate (110)    Transparent electrode (112)    Light emitting structure (114)    Electrical conductive plate (120)
NOVELTY - An electrostatic field is generated by applying high direct current (DC) voltage between an upper electrode (5) and a lower electrode (7) so as to apply negative charge to the fine particles (P) on the lower electrode. A thin film is formed on the surface of a substrate (K) by adherence of the fine particles moving towards the upper electrode on electroconductive material. The non-adhered particles that move towards the lower electrode are reciprocated back to the upper electrode by applying high DC voltage repeatedly.    USE - Method for forming thin film on substrate used in manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fine particles can be reciprocated any number of times between the electrodes, hence uniform film is easily formed on the substrate surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (3)    Upper electrode (5)    Electrode holder (6)    Lower electrode (7)    Power supply (8)    Substrate (K)    Fine particles (P)
NOVELTY - A photosensitizer (4) contains a complex of specific guanidine derivative and metal complex.    USE - Photosensitizer is used for semiconductor electrode used for photoelectric transducer (both claimed), such as dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitizer efficiently extracts electric current, and provides photoelectric transducer having high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photosensitizer (4) contains a complex of guanidine derivative and metal complex, and has compositional formula: D(m+m')-(A+)m(A'+)m'.    D=metal complex containing ligand having pi-electron conjugated system substituent(s);    A,A'=guanidine derivative of formula (a);    R1-R6=H, (un)substituted alkyl, aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, amino, alkyl amino, dialkyl amino or CXNH2, and optionally couple to form a ring system;    X=oxygen, sulfur or NH;    m=1 or 2;    m'=0 or 1;and    m+m'=1 or 2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of basic structure of dye sensitized solar cell.    Photoelectric transducer (1)    Electroconductive support (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Photosensitizer (4)    Carrier transport layer (5)    Counter electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) comprises the pipes (8,9) which are provided in a package (3), connected to the corresponding pipes (6,7) respectively. The front ends of the pipes are inserted in the other front end. The outer surfaces of the pipes are located inside the inner surface. The outer diameter of the front end of the pipe is smaller than the internal diameter of other front end. A convex portion is accommodated in the front end of the pipes. A bonding material is filled between the outer and inner surfaces of the pipes.    USE - Reactor e.g. fuel modifier for reaction system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supply of the fluid from the reactor to the exterior of other reactor is discharged smoothly. The air tight joining of the corresponding supply pipes and corresponding discharge pipes which are provided in the package is performed. The fluid after the reaction is obtained stably. The heat conduction from the reactor to the base is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reaction system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the reactor.    Reactors (1,2)    Package (3)    Base (4)    Cover (5)    Pipes (6-9)    Lead terminal (10)    Insulation sealing agent (11)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen container (10) has gas discharge pipes (14a-14d) that extend along longitudinal direction. A collision rod (16) with a channel (28) for circulating cooling medium, is arranged at center of container for enabling collision of gas.    USE - Hydrogen storage container for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise in the container is easily suppressed so that the deformation of container and exfoliation of liner are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen container (10)    Gas discharge pipes (14a-14d)    Collision rod (16)    Liner (20)    Channel (28)
NOVELTY - Purifying metallurgical silicon to produce silicon of solar or photovoltaic quality comprises controlled solidification in the presence of a silicon seed crystal.    USE - Purifying metallurgical silicon to produce silicon of solar or photovoltaic quality.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell has a porous spacer layer whose one side is in physical contact with a counter electrode and other side is in physical contact with a photosensitive layer. The photosensitive layer comprises interstitial spaces that are filled with electrolyte. The photosensitive layer and porous spacer layer are stacked on a lower electrode formed on a substrate made of metal foil.    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sensitivity of the photovoltaic cell is increased irrespective of the bending of the electrodes by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic cell has a porous spacer layer whose one side is in physical contact with a counter electrode and other side is in physical contact with a photosensitive layer. The porous spacer layer comprising pores whose size is in the range of 10-100 nm is made of optically transparent materials such as semiconducting material or electrically insulating material. The porous spacer layer is made of semiconductor particle or insulating particle whose size is in the range of 10-100 nm. The entire area of the photosensitive layer is covered by the porous spacer layer for insulating the photosensitive drum from the counter electrode. The thickness of the porous spacer layer is in the range of 1-10 mu m. The counter electrode is made of semitransparent metal layer e.g. semitransparent platinum layer is formed on a transparent substrate and a transparent conductive oxide layer is formed between the counter electrode and transparent substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cell assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - Rylene tetracarbonic acid derivatives (A).    USE - (A) are useful as n type-semiconductor for organic field effect transistors or photovoltaic cells (claimed). (A) are useful in the manufacture of electronic devices, based on organic semiconductor layers, such as organic field-effect transistors and organic light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - (A) exhibits better substrate compatibility and better processability based on semiconductor components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rylene tetracarbonic acid derivatives (A) of formula (I) or (II).    Rn1-Rn4 = H, F, Cl, Br or CN (when n is 1 or 2), or H, F, Cl or Br (when n is 3 or 4);    Ra, Rb = H or alkyl;    X1 = (x+1)-valent residue;    X2 = (y+1)-valent residue;    x, y = 2-6;    Ri, Riii = 4-30C alkyl (which is not interrupted by one or more adjoining oxygen atom); and    n = 1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the preparations of (I).
NOVELTY - In a process to manufacture semiconductors or solar cells by the application of a metal coating to a substrate, the substrate surface is directly coated by an electrolytic process. That part of the surface to be coated is first roughened and then coated with metal using an electrolyte at a suitable current density. The non-roughened surface remains untreated. Electrical contact to a high-resistance substrate (1) is effected outside the cell (10), avoiding metal coating of the electrolytic bath cells contacts (7).    USE - Process to manufacture semiconductors or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process has fewer stages than prior art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrolytic cell with an illuminated substrate as a solar cell. With p and n doped zones.    Substrate (1)    process container (2)    electrolyte (3)    front side (4)    level (5)    contacts (7)    electrolytic cell (10)
NOVELTY - Use of iron-chromium-aluminum alloys in 0.020 -0.300 mm thick foils for heating elements is new, where the alloys have the composition (wt%): aluminum 4.5 - 6.5; chromium 16 -14; silicon 0.05 - 0.7; manganese 0.001 - 0.5; yttrium 0.02 - 0.1; zirconium 0.02 - 0.1; hafnium 0.02 - 0.1; carbon 0.003 - 0.20; N 0.03 max; S 0.01 max; S 0.01 max; Cu 0.5 max, the remainder being iron    USE - In 0.020 -0.300 mm thick foils for heating elements, thermal conductors of thickness 20 -200 mu , especially 20 - 100 mu , conducting foils for glass ceramic hobs, support foils for heatable metallic exhaust catalysts and in foils for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The life of the elements is increased with reduced change in thermal resistance over time.
NOVELTY - The clothes have a solar power converting unit placed on an upper outer garment, and a power supply unit electrically connected with the solar power converting unit. The power supply unit includes a cassette holder, and a battery is placed in the cassette holder. A transmission connection electrically connects the battery and the solar power converting unit, and an output end is placed on an outside surface of the cassette holder, and a power switch is electrically connected with the output end. The solar power converting unit is placed on an upper shoulder.    USE - Solar-powered clothes.    ADVANTAGE - The clothes can provide an original wearability of upper outer garment, and can absorb luminous energy through the solar power converting unit placed on the upper outer garment to carry out electric power storage for the battery of power supply unit, thus exerting better persistent power supply effect in outdoor location and providing convenience. The clothes can be widely applied, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of solar-powered clothes.
NOVELTY - The solar cell includes an HEGC stack, a dichroic mirror and an MEGC stack. The dichroic mirror is positioned so that the light transmitted by the HEGC stack impinges upon the dichroic mirror. One or more cells in the MEGC stack each absorb light with photons of energy greater than or equal to their energy gap and are transparent to and transmit light with photons of energy less than their energy gap. A silicon cell is positioned adjacent to the cell with the smallest energy gap among the cells in the MEGC stack.    USE - Solar cell with HEGC stack-dichroic mirror MEGC stack architecture for use in mobile and stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency of solar cell by providing silicon cell which acts as a scavenger cell to absorb light that would otherwise not be absorbed and to convert that energy to electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a cell stack.    Cells (1,2,3)    Cell stack (10)
NOVELTY - The cell has a high energy gap cell (HEGC) stack (10) consists of several cells (1-3) with different energy gaps provided vertically in descending order. The solar light impinges on the surface of first cell in HEGC stack before splitting solar light into spectral components. Each cell in stack absorbs light with photons of energy greater than or equal to their energy gap, and also transmits light with photons of energy less than their energy gap.    USE - High efficiency solar cell for e.g. mobile application and stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar cell is simplified, and the cost of the cell is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar light conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell stack.    Solar cells (1-3)    HEGC stack (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module includes: a first solar cell having an amorphous silicon layer formed on a glass substrate (401); a second solar cell having a microcrystalline silicon semiconductor layer formed on a back panel substrate (411); and a transparent adhesive (412) junctioning the first solar cell and the second solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module for use with e.g. construction materials, such as a roof or a window of a home, a public house, or a house for agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fabricating costs by shortening processing time and achieving automation due to a simple fabrication as compared to the fabrication method of the conventional silicon stacked solar cell. Provides economically higher value addition since the silicon-based thin film solar cell can be widely spread and utilized in various industrial fields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fabrication method of a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing a stacked structure of a silicon thin film type solar cell module.    Glass substrate (401)    Transparent electrode layer (406)    N-type silicon semiconductor layer (409)    Back panel substrate (411)    Transparent adhesive (412)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (14) has a plastic made light condensing sheet (10) comprising a reflection layer (12) and a transparent layer (11). A rod-shaped photoelectric transducer (13) is arranged in inner side of the plastic sheet.    USE - Light condensing sheet type solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to single crystal/polycrystal/amorphous type solar cell, compound-semiconductor solar cell, dye sensitizing solar cell, organic semiconductor solar cell used in roller blind, solar-cell lamination steel plate, solar-cell building material, solar-cell transporting apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The area of the solar cell can be easily enlarged so that the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The photoelectric transducers are integrally handled by positioning several transducers inside of the plastic sheet. Installation and conveyance of the solar cell becomes easy. Productive efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the light condensing sheet type solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Light condensing sheet (10)    Transparent layer (11)    Reflection layer (12)    Photoelectric transducer (13)    Light condensing sheet type solar cell (14)
NOVELTY - In-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles (305) are grown in colloidal solution, and the nanoparticles are deposited on surface. The deposited nanoparticles are annealed such that organic ligands (210) boil off the surface of the in-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles, and doped semiconductor transport layer is formed.    USE - Manufacture of doped semiconductor transport layer for use in electronic device such as field effect transistor, bipolar transistor, p-n diode, light emitting diode, laser, sensor, solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The doped semiconductor transport layer has improved electron or hole conductivity. The device using the semiconductor transport layer has improved performance, and is manufactured economically by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles are grown in colloidal solution, and the nanoparticles are deposited on surface. The deposited nanoparticles are annealed such that organic ligands boil off the surface of the in-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles, and doped semiconductor transport layer is formed. The semiconductor is chosen from IV, III-V, II-VI or IV-VI semiconductor materials, preferably II-VI compound or III-V compound. The dopant (310) is group Ia, Ib, III, V or VI material or IIa, IIb, IV or VI material, preferably III, V or VII material. The in-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles are quantum wires (300) or multiply connected nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of in-situ doped quantum wire nanoparticles.    Organic ligands (210)    Quantum wire (300)    In-situ doped semiconductor nanoparticles (305)    Dopant (310)
NOVELTY - A conductive layer (20) is formed on the substrate (10). A p-type semiconductor layer is formed on the conductive layer. A silicon-rich dielectric layer (30) having several laser induced aggregation silicon nano-dots (45) are formed on the p-type semiconductor layer. An n-type semiconductor layer is formed on the silicon rich dielectric layer. Another conductive layer is formed on the n-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell. The layered structure with laser-induced aggregation silicon dots is used for nonvolatile memory element, photo sensitive element for photo detector and display panel for touch panel (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charge leakage caused by the layers are prevented by using dielectric layer with several laser induced aggregation silicon nano-dots.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonvolatile memory element;    (2) photo sensitive element;    (3) photo detector;    (4) display panel;    (5) touch panel;    (6) method for forming photo sensitive element; and    (7) layered structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Conductive layer (20)    Silicon-rich dielectric layer (30)    Laser induced aggregation silicon nano-dots (45)
NOVELTY - A making method of photovoltaic device involves providing a glass substrate (11). At least one major surface of the glass substrate is etched and patterned to form a textured surface of the glass substrate. A substantially conformal front electrode (3) is sputter-deposited on the textured surface of the glass substrate. The substantially conformal front electrode formed on the textured surface of the glass substrate is used at a light incident side of the photovoltaic device.    USE - Making method of photovoltaic device such as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of photovoltaic device by increasing light absorption by the active semiconductor film while maintaining good electrical properties of front electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Front electrode (3)    Active semiconductor film (5)    Back contact (7)    Adhesive film (9)    Glass substrate (11)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has multi-junction one-dimensional nanostructure (12) such as nanorods or nanotubes deposited as a multilayered thin film on a substrate (10). The nanostructure comprising semiconductor is grown by capillary condensation. The diameter of nanostructures is about 10-20nm, and the aspect ratio is greater than 10.0. The band gap of multi-junction nanostructure varies from 0. 7-3.4eV.    USE - Solar cell device for space satellite applications.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple junctions extract more of energy in the entire solar spectrum. The efficiency of solar cell is increased by increasing the number of layered junctions. The manufacturing process is simplified and production cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of nanostructure of solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Island (11)    Indium-gallium-nitride nanostructure (12)
NOVELTY - A fabricating method of thin film solar cell module of see-through type involves forming a second electrode material layer to cover the photoelectric conversion layer (512), the first electrodes, and opaque substrate (502). The portions of second electrode material layer and photoelectric conversion layer are removed to form third Y-directional scribe lines. A portion of the opaque substrate exposed by the second X-directional scribe lines and third Y-directional scribe lines is removed to form holes (550,555) in the opaque substrate.    USE - Fabricating method of thin film solar cell module of see-through type.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids short circuit caused by a high-temperature laser scribing process, and reduction of process yield by forming scribe lines in two directions in a first electrode material layer disposed on an opaque substrate. Increases light transmittance of cell module and prevents short circuit and current leakage, thus improving the process yield and efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the thin film solar cell module of see-through type.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the process flow for fabricating a thin film solar cell module of see-through type.    Cells (501)    Opaque substrate (502)    Window electrode (510,526)    Photoelectric conversion layer (512)    Holes (550,555)
NOVELTY - A low-grade silicon feedstock is added to crucible (42), and process environment of molten silicon is formed. A predetermined quantity of metal(s) is added to silicon feedstock. A binary solution of molten silicon and metal(s) is formed at temperature below melting temperature of feedstock. A silicon seed crystal (44) is added to binary solution at fixed predetermined location in crucible for inducing directional silicon crystallization. Crystallization is continued for forming higher purity silicon ingot having silicon purity more than that of silicon feedstock.    USE - Formation of high purity silicon ingot for silicon wafer used for solar cell (claimed) and integrated circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon ingot having high purity is economically formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low-grade silicon feedstock is added to a crucible, and a process environment of molten silicon is formed. A predetermined quantity of metal(s) is added to silicon feedstock. A binary solution of molten silicon and metal(s) is formed at temperature below the melting temperature of feedstock. A silicon seed crystal is added to binary solution at fixed predetermined location in crucible for inducing a directional silicon crystallization. The crystallization is continued for forming higher purity silicon ingot having silicon purity more than that of silicon feedstock. The metal is aluminum, copper, zinc, tin, silver or nickel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for forming silicon ingot from low-grade silicon feedstock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the measures for increasing homogeneity of molten solution for forming silicon ingot.    Molten solution (31)    Crucible (42)    Seed crystal (44)    Heating zone (46)    Magnetic coil (132)
NOVELTY - A lithium-air battery comprises a lithium negative electrode (15); a positive electrode (13) including a catalyst (0.01-50 wt.%) (16) having gold; and a non-aqueous electrolyte interposed between the positive electrode and the lithium negative electrode.    USE - A lithium-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can discharge at a higher cell potential, and has a larger discharge capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a lithium-air battery cell.    Lithium-air battery (10)    A positive electrode (13)    Lithium negative electrode (15)    Catalyst (16)    Electrolyte solution (18)
NOVELTY - Halogenated silane is reduced with a wire-shaped metal to manufacture silicon.    USE - Manufacture of silicon used for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon having high purity is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Halogenated silane is reduced with a wire-shaped metal to manufacture silicon. Halogenated silane is of formula: SiHnX4-n.    n=0-3;and    X=halogen atom chosen from fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine.
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (110) has an anode side catalyst layer (114a) and cathode side catalyst layer (114c) formed on both surfaces of an electrolyte film (112) respectively. The anode side gaseous diffusion layer (116a) and cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c) are detachedly attached to the surfaces of anode side catalyst layer and cathode side catalyst layer respectively.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The partial recycle of the membrane electrode assembly can be enabled by removing gaseous diffusion layers that are joined to the catalyst layers. The drainage of the water generated by electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen from the catalyst layer and the gaseous diffusion layer can be improved, so that the flooding of the water can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (110)    Electrolyte film (112)    Anode side catalyst layer (114a)    Cathode side catalyst layer (114c)    Anode side gaseous diffusion layer (116a)    Cathode side gaseous diffusion layer (116c)
NOVELTY - A fuel cartridge (10) has a slit valve (14) located at a discharge port (13) of fuel storage tank (12) in which liquid fuel (F) is stored. A connection apparatus (20) has a connector (21) with a slit valve (30) and a fuel supply unit (40). The fuel supply unit is inserted into the slit valve of connector and slit valve of fuel cartridge, so as to supply liquid fuel in the fuel cartridge to a fuel cell.    USE - Connection structure for fuel cartridge for fuel cell. Can also be used in mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel can be supplied to the fuel cell from fuel cartridge efficiently, without spilling the liquid fuel. The connection structure can also prevent penetration of foreign material such as refuse from outside and is excellent in volatilization of liquid fuel at the time of non-use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cartridge connection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross section view of the connection structure in the state at which the fuel cartridge is connected to the connection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cartridge (10)    Fuel storage tank (12)    Discharge port (13)    Slit valves (14,30)    Connection apparatus (20)    Connector (21)    Fuel supply unit (40)    Connection structure (A)    Liquid fuel (F)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion material contains a specific sensitizing dye compound (1).    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor electrode of photoelectric transducer (both claimed) such as solar cell used as energy source, photosensor, electrophotographic photoreceptor and organic electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion material has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, by containing sensitizing dye having excellent sensitization effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion material contains a sensitizing dye compound of formula (1): SD-(X)n.    SD=sensitizing dye residue;    X=substituent, which generates chemical reaction by physical and chemical process, and changes to adsorptivity group;and    n= greater than or equal to 1.
NOVELTY - A thin film photovoltaic and thermal solar panel has 1 or more thin film photovoltaic cells (12) deposited on a metal plate (13), to which unit (14) for transfer of heat to a circulating fluid is attached. The photovoltaic cell has absorber layer containing polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, copper-indium diselenide, copper-indium disulfide, copper-indium-gallium diselenide or copper-indium-aluminum diselenide.    USE - Thin film photovoltaic and thermal solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film photovoltaic and thermal solar panel has reduced heat loss and improved thermal performance and optical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar panel.    Photovoltaic cell (12)    Metal plate (13)    Pipes (14)
NOVELTY - A cathode for an electrochemical cell comprises: a first particulate material having particles comprising a mixture of at least one alkali metal halide and at least one metal; and a second particulate material comprising at least one alkali metal halide, where the second particulate material has a particle size smaller than that of the first particulate material.    USE - As composition for electrochemical cell (claimed); for high temperature rechargeable electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The second particulate material can increase the capacity density of the cathode relative to a cathode which does not comprise that material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrochemical cell comprising the cathode;    (2) preparation of the cathode involving: contacting a first particulate material having particles comprising a mixture of at least one alkali metal halide and at least one metal with a second particulate material comprising at least one alkali metal halide, where the second particulate material has a particle size smaller than that of the first particulate material; and    (3) preparation of the electrochemical cell involving loading the cathode into an electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - The heater has a groove-shaped reflecting and concentrating plate (1) erected on a bracket (4) through a minor axis. Photoreceptors (2) are fixed on the reflecting and concentrating plate by a photoreceptor bracket. A solar energy photovoltaic battery panel (3) is placed on one side of a lower part of the photoreceptor. The photovoltaic battery panel is connected to an accumulator (9) through wires (8) to form a solar energy photovoltaic electricity generation cell. Water inlet pipelines (5) of the photoreceptor are connected to a pump (7).    USE - Solar power generation and energy storage water heater for use in remote area without electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has compact structure and is convenient for installation. The heater can produce the clean energy without pollution, so that heater can be utilized in remote area without electricity. The heater generates electricity by solar power photoelectric conversion and stores energy, and heats water by the far infrared part in the solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar power generation and energy storage water heater.    Groove-shaped reflecting and concentrating plate (1)    Photoreceptor (2)    Solar energy photovoltaic battery panel (3)    Bracket (4)    Water inlet pipeline (5)    Water outlet pipeline (6)    Water pump (7)    Wire (8)    Accumulator (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a base plate provided with a P-type lower slab electrode and an N-type lower slab electrode, where the base plate is made of insulating slab material. A P-type bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) thermo-electric material cylinder and an N-type Bi2Te3 thermo-electric material cylinder are respectively connected with the P-type and N-type lower slab electrodes. An upper slab electrode is placed on the P-type and N-type cylinders. A heat adsorbing plate i.e. vanadium titanium ceramic slab, is placed on the upper slab electrode.    USE - Solar energy low temperature heat power generating archetypal apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus combines the heat absorbing material with the bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) thermo-electric material that can converse the heat energy in the low temperature heat utilization region of the solar energy into electric energy, thus realizing low temperature power generation by making use of heat energy of the sunshine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy low temperature heat power generating archetypal apparatus.
NOVELTY - The technique involves completely covering printing aluminum slurry on back of an N type silicon single crystal sheet in a range of 20 to 25 micrometer, and carrying out sintering with a temperature range between 700 and 920 centigrade to form a back silumin junction. The sintered silumin junction is formed after removing an aluminum layer with a strong acid or an aqua regia corrosion to provide an alloy layer with even thickness. Depth of the silumin junction is decided by a thickness of the sheet, when the thickness of the sheet is provided in a range of 200 to 230 micrometer.    USE - Technique for preparing back silumin junction of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The technique enhances the back silumin junction to carry out sintering with high temperature, is simple and inexpensive, and more suitable for mass production. The alloy layer of the alloy junction has better evenness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery back silumin junction preparing technique.
NOVELTY - Removal of environmental air impurities which influence proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) performance comprises introducing air containing impurities to a PEMFC after active carbon absorption processing in the entrance of the fuel cell. The active carbon is dry catalytically oxidized active carbon desulfurization adsorbent modified with sodium carbonate.    USE - Removal of environmental air impurities which influence proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) performance (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell performance after active carbon absorption processing is greatly improved. The performance is not lower than performance of battery operated in pure air.
NOVELTY - An active substance with upper level life time longer than in the cycle corresponding to recitation frequency of 20 kHz is dopped in the laser medium (1) fixed on a substrate. A light source (12) produces excitation light (16) for optical pumping of laser medium. A Q switch (5) is arranged in the optical path (8) in the laser resonator. A radio frequency control unit (13) controls the turning ON/OFF of Q switch. The Q switch is switched off during pulse generation when the density of an upper level of active substance is higher than oscillation threshold value.    USE - Laser pulse generator for three dimensional light modeling process. Can also be used in processing of transparent-electrode film used for display device such as electrode formation process of solar cell, liquid crystal, correction process of variation electronic device, processing of circuit element of a silicon wafer of semiconductor memory.    ADVANTAGE - The pulse is generated even on high repetition frequency. The operation efficiency and precision are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for laser pulse generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of laser pulse generator.    Laser medium (1)    Q switch (5)    Mirror (6)    Optical path (8)    Light source (12)    Radio frequency control unit (13)    Excitation light (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a metal interconnect layer (1). A lower metal oxide layer (2) is applied on the metal interconnect. A middle metal oxide layer (3) is applied on the lower metal oxide layer. A top metal oxide layer (4) formed on the middle metal oxide layer. The metal interconnect and the metal oxide layers formed a solid oxide cell (SOC) stack. The metal of the metal interconnect is reacting with the metal oxide in the lower metal oxide layer during the formation of the SOC stack.    USE - Method for producing multilayer barrier structure in SOFC stack or solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) stack (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reaction of the metal oxide with the metal of the metal interconnect forms a chromia-free or a chromia-lean layer, so that the barrier layer formed suppresses the movement of chromium from the metal through the metal oxide layers. The second metal oxide layer effectively protects the electrode layer from chromium poisoning and in-plane conductivity is enhanced and the life time of the cell is improved. The barrier layer attains an overall cell efficiency and is formed effectively without the need for separate pre-treatment of the metal interconnect and is formed of cheap material, thereby manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid oxide cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of multilayer structure.    Metal interconnect (1)    Lower metal oxide layer (2)    Middle metal oxide layer (3)    Top metal oxide layer (4)    Air electrode (6)
NOVELTY - An organic electronic device (100) comprises an anode (115), a cathode (160), and an organic layer between the anode and the cathode. The organic layer comprises a phthalimide compound.    USE - Used as organic electronic device, e.g. solar cell or organic light emitting device (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic electronic device comprises anode; cathode; and organic layer between the anode and cathode. The organic layer comprises phthalimide compound of formula (I).    R1=substitutions on any position of the ring, preferably H, less than or equal to 15C alkyl moiety, or aryl moiety;and    R=Ph or phthalimide-containing group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view of organic light emitting device having separate electron transport, hole transport, and emissive layers.    Organic light emitting device (100)    Substrate (110)    Anode (115)    Hole injection layer (120)    Hole transport layer (125)    Cathode (160)
NOVELTY - The distributing method involves depositing a resistance-varied transparent conducting layer on a semiconductor with a p-n junction to spread current after obtaining the semiconductor with p-n junction.    USE - Uniform current distributing method for electrical device e.g. LED, solar cell, OLED, LCD, touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - Improves effectiveness of electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of a uniform current distribution.    Obtaining semiconductor with p-n junction (11)    Deposing resistance-varied transparent conducting layer (12)
NOVELTY - A fuel line (321) interconnects a fuel tank (215) with a fuel cell stack (117) and an electrolyzer stack (115), while an oxidizer line (325) interconnects an oxidizer tank (217) with the fuel cell stack and the electrolyzer stack. A controller is programmed to control the operation of the fuel cell stack, the electrolyzer, and a bidirectional dryer (311) such that the bidirectional dryer heats fuel and oxidizer during operation of the fuel cell stack, and freezes the fuel and oxidizer during operation of the electrolyzer stack.    USE - Closed loop energy storage system for high altitude, lightweight, long duration solar-powered aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes interdependent subsystems to provide lightweight, high efficiency, reliable energy storage system that enables continuous solar aircraft flight at high altitudes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel tank stores dried gaseous fuel while the oxidizer tank stores dried gaseous oxidizer. The fuel cell stack makes the gaseous fuel react with the gaseous oxidizer to produce a liquid product and electrical power. The electrolyzer stack separates the liquid product into a humid fuel including the gaseous fuel and product humidity, and a humid oxidizer including the gaseous oxidizer and product humidity. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for storing available energy and providing needed energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an energy storage system pod.    Electrolyzer stack (115)    Fuel cell stack (117)    Fuel tank (215)    Oxidizer tank (217)    Bidirectional dryer (311)    Fuel line (321)    Oxidizer line (325)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises platinum and transition metal which exists in a bimetallic phase and supported by a support which comprises a vacancy of oxygen.    USE - For oxidizing carbon monoxide, and fuel processor and fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high reaction activity even at relatively low temperature, and oxidizes carbon monoxide efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating preparation process of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The liquid cell has two wafers with through holes. An upper electrode and a lower electrode are formed on the wafers, respectively. An electrolyte receiving space is interposed between the upper electrode and the lower electrode. A membrane is extended longitudinally from the upper electrode and the lower electrode. The membrane is provided with the through holes of the wafers. A transmitted space part is arranged between the upper electrode and the lower electrode. A liquid electrolyte i.e. potassium hydroxide liquid, is stored in the transmitted space part.    USE - Micro liquid fuel cell i.e. direct methanol fuel cell, for an electrolyte film.    ADVANTAGE - The micro liquid cell allows fabrication with a microstructure using the liquid electrolyte and sodium tetrahydridoborate as fuel, thus realizing high output and preventing poisoning of a catalyst electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro liquid fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a micro liquid fuel cell manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Manufacture of electro-conductive paste involves forming compound aluminum powder as electro-conductive material by sticking glass powder having softening point of 400 degrees C or less with aluminum powder.    USE - Manufacture of electro-conductive paste for forming electrode in semiconductor substrate used for photoelectric transducers (claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides electro-conductive paste. The paste suppresses the generation of stress produced between electrode layer and semiconductor surface, and curvature of semiconductor substrate accompanying differential thermal expansion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Reserve conductive diffusion regent (2)    Light-receiving-surface electrode (4)    Back surface electrode (5)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A battery holder (1) has a flow path through which air for cooling the battery cell (33) flows. The flow path is formed between the ribs (21) whose height reduces gradually in vertical direction, which is formed along the air flow direction so that the cooling air flows in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the battery cell and the battery holder are stacked in flat surface view.    USE - Electrical storage module e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, etc. used in fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell cooling capability is improved without increasing cross-sectional area of the cooling air flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery holder (1)    Openings (16,17)    Ribs (21)    Battery cell (33)    End plate (40)
NOVELTY - Raw material is cut from the silicon ingot (4) by subjecting the raw material to continuous casting process by an electromagnetic induction. The cross-sectional shape of the silicon block (5) which is a square is cut out to form cross-sectional shape of the silicon ingot as rectangle. Thus, casting of the silicon ingot is carried out.    USE - Casting of silicon ingot used for substrate of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the cross-sectional area of ingot and provides silicon block in high yield. The solar cell formed using silicon ingot is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of casting of silicon ingot. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicon ingot (4)    Silicon block (5)    Increased portion (24)
NOVELTY - The N-type buffer layer (16), P-type optical absorption layer (14), metal electrode layer (12) and glass substrate (10) are stacked together to form half finished product (30). The X-ray from fluorescence-X-ray (XRF) analyzer is injected at zero degree angle with respect to half finished product and intensity of XRF ray is measured. The film thickness of the N-type buffer layer is calculated using the analytical relation between XRF ray intensity and the original thickness of the N-type buffer layer.    USE - Method for measuring thickness of N-type buffer layer in chalcopyrite type solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film thickness of the N-type buffer layer in chalcopyrite solar cell can be calculated correctly, since the XRF analysis is performed to half finished product for determining the film thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the fluorescence-X-ray analysis process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass substrate (10)    Metal electrode layer (12)    Optical absorption layer (14)    N-type buffer layer (16)    Half finished product (30)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen container (10) has a heat radiator (21) extended along the longitudinal direction of a gas distribution tube (30) which is accommodated inside a container chamber (12). The heat radiator is arranged in the side inner wall of chamber. Gas occlusion and adsorption material (14) are accommodated inside the container chamber. The gas distribution tube is extended over the longitudinal direction of chamber.    USE - Hydrogen container for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise at the time of filling of gas is suppressed. The gas capacity is enlarged without enlarging the container volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of gas storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen container (10)    Container chamber (12)    Gas occlusion and adsorption material (14)    Heat radiator (21)    Gas distribution tube (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) supplies liquid fuel (15) to the fuel supply structure (40) through a fuel guidance pipe (30), when the fuel derivative contacts with the liquid fuel. A sensor (50) detects a sign indicating the completion of liquid fuel supply when the liquid fuel is supplied to the fuel supply structure.    USE - Fuel cartridge for use in fuel cell used as power supply in mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The presence and absence of residual amount of liquid fuel is determined easily even when the liquid level varies by the direction of the fuel cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Liquid fuel (15)    Fuel guidance pipe (30)    Fuel supply structure (40)    Sensor (50)    Fuel cartridge (A)
NOVELTY - The hollow fiber comprises a dense layer and a porous layer in radial direction, and the layers includes same constituent material. The dense layer is integrated without comprising micro-particles with the porous layer comprising three-dimensional network structure. The structure currently comprised between the boundary of dense layer and porous layer form a continuously changing-transition region. The mean pore diameter within the transition region varies from 0.1 mu m to 1-5 mu m. The base material of the hollow fiber is polysulfone-base.    USE - Hollow fiber is used as humidifier for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hollow fiber has high humidification property and excellent leak-proof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional schematic view of the internal structure in thickness direction of hollow fiber. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode side air supply piping (18) which connects the fuel cell (10) and humidifier (14). A puddle trap (24) is formed in the piping by incurvating vertically downward and upward directions, for accommodating dew condensation water generated in piping interior.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables suppressing that the humidifier is covered with dew condensation water, hence startup of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Humidifier (14)    Air supply piping (18)    Puddle trap (24)    Portion of piping (26)
NOVELTY - A novel asymmetrical binuclear metal complex (I) has structure containing dihydroxy anthraquinone cross-linking ligand.    USE - Used as pigment (claimed) for photoelectric transducer used for manufacturing photogalvanic cell and dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal complex dissolved in solution has excellent electron transfer property and high absorbency index. The metal complex has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and provides highly efficient dye sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel asymmetrical binuclear metal complex has structure containing dihydroxy anthraquinone cross-linking ligand. The complex has formula (I): (L1)(L1')M1(BL)M2(L2)(L2')(X)n.    M1,M2=transition metal;    L1,L1',L2,L2'=chelate type ligands which can carry out multi-dentate coordination;    X=counter ion;    n=number of counter ions required in order to neutralize the electric charge of the complex;and    BL=cross-linking ligand of formula (BL-B).    L1,L1' is different from L2,L2'.    R19,R20=H, alkyl, alkoxy or optionally substituted hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for binuclear metal complex pigment solution with high absorbency index, which is prepared by dissolving the binuclear metal complex pigment.
NOVELTY - An arylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - As charge-transport material for electrophotographic photoreceptors (claimed) used for image forming devices, such as copiers and printers, and for electroluminescent elements and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The arylamine derivative has excellent compatibility with respect to binder resin, durability, solvent resistance, and solubility with respect to solvent. The electrophotographic photoreceptor containing the arylamine derivative improves the speed of image-forming devices. Crystallization of charge-transport material is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An arylamine derivative of formula (1), is new.    R1-R5=H, halogen atom, optionally substituted (alkyl, alkoxy, aryl or aryloxy);and    n=1 or 2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the image forming device provided with electrophotographic photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (1)    Main charging unit (2)    Exposure unit (3)    Image development unit (4)    Transfer unit (5)    Photosensitive layer (11)
NOVELTY - Electrically conductive layer for windows comprises a metal grille with a coating for electrochemical protection.    USE - The electrically conductive layer is useful as an electrode in an electrochemical or electrically controllable device with variable optical or energy properties (claimed), especially an electrochromic system, liquid crystal system or electroluminescent system for windows. The device is useful in windows for buildings, glass partitions or glass roofs, windows for aircraft, trains, cars, boats and heavy plant, display screens, e.g. computer, television or projector screens or touch-sensitive screens, spectacles or photographic objectives, solar panel protection systems or lighting surfaces (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive layer has good electrochemical behavior and high conductivity, giving rapid switching times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) electrochemical or electrically controllable device with variable optical or energy properties comprising a substrate equipped with one or more electroactive layers between lower and upper electrodes, at least one of which comprises an electrically conductive layer as above;    (2) glazing system incorporating a device as above.
NOVELTY - After preparing the sputtering chamber (10), establishing vacuum and applying the electric field between the target (12) and the substrate (14), a mixture of argon and a smaller quantity of another gas is introduced. The other gas is hydrogen, steam or a mixture of hydrogen and steam. The volumetric ratio between argon and the other gas is 1 : 0.01 to 1 : 0.1. The argon is supplied at 5 - 1500 sccm, the other gas at 1 - 300 sccm. The process temperature in the sputtering chamber is 20 degrees C - 150 degrees C.    USE - To make a sputtered molybdenum layer, used to form contacts for thin-layer solar cells..    ADVANTAGE - The new gas mixture considerably improves the sputtered deposition of molybdenum. Hydrogen especially, affects the plasma properties and those of the layer deposited. In the special case of thin layer solar cells, especially with CIS or CIGS (copper, indium, gallium, selenide) solar cells, the presence of hydrogen and/or steam has a positive effect on layer-bonding. The hydrogen/argon mixture facilitates deposition on the diverse classes of materials cited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy density between cathode and anode is 1 - 20 W/cm2. The process pressure in the chamber is 1 - 25 mu bar. The layer produced on the thin-layer solar cell substrate, comprises molybdenum containing traces of hydrogen. The substrate is lime soda glass. It is or includes plastic, polyamide, titanium or steel, especially stainless steel. The substrate is flexible. AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM IS INCLUDED FOR the corresponding layer on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The sputtering chamber, target and substrate are shown in schematic cross section.    sputtering chamber (10)    target (12)    substrate (14)    magnetron (16)    outlet (18)    gas inlets (20, 22)
NOVELTY - A thin film multi-junction solar cell forming method involves forming a second pin junction (130) over a first pin junction (120) by forming a p-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132). An intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134) is formed over the p-type microcrystalline silicon layer. An n-type amorphous silicon layer (136) is formed over the intrinsic type microcrystalline layer.    USE - Thin film multi-junction solar cell forming method.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar cell with improved efficiency and reduced cost. Enables n-type amorphous silicon layer to provide increased cell efficiency by being more resistant to attack from oxygen, such as the oxygen in air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the apparatus for forming thin film multi-junction solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a multi-junction solar cell oriented toward the light or solar radiation.    First pin junction (120)    Second pin junction (130)    P-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132)    Intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134)    N-type amorphous silicon layer (136)
NOVELTY - A water purifier has an electric deionization apparatus provided with cathode-side concentration chamber (35), desalination chamber (37), anode-side concentration chamber (40), and ion-exchange membranes (33,33',34) arranged between anode (32) and cathode (31), with each chamber being filled with ion-exchanger. To-be-treated water (AA) is supplied to chamber (40) and/or desalination chamber, ions are exchanged by the ion-exchange resins (38,39) in the concentration chamber, and pure water (BB) is permitted to flow out of the concentration chamber.    USE - Water purifier is used for manufacturing pure water (claimed) used in fuel-cell power generators and for boiler-feed-water replenishment.    ADVANTAGE - The water purifier enables manufacture of pure water with reduced chlorine generation in anode chamber, which prevents deterioration of ion-exchange resins filled in the anode chamber. The water purifier is eco-friendly and compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a systematic diagram of the water purifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (31)    Anode (32)    Ion-exchange membranes (33,33',34)    Cathode-side concentration chamber (35)    Desalination chamber (37)    Ion-exchange resins (38,39)    Anode-side concentration chamber (40)    To-be-treated water (AA)    Pure water (BB)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (304) is formed over a translucent substrate (308) made of gallium phosphide. The combined substrate is attached to translucent carrier (312) made of glass or plastic materials. A protective cover (306) is attached to the solar cell to form a complete solar cell system. The solar cell system is deployed onto an exterior of building, where energy is generated by the conversion of light incident on the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell system fabricating method for use in building (claimed) such as residential building and office building.    ADVANTAGE - The protective cover is used for protecting surface of solar cell from damage and visible light is enabled to penetrate through the structure to provide desired illumination within the building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the solar cell system.    Solar cell (304)    Protective cover (306)    Translucent substrate (308)    Translucent carrier (312)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film is obtained from a polymer of aromatic dianhydride and aromatic diamine. The polyimide film has an average transmittance of 85% or more at 380-780 nm as measured using a UV spectrophotometer, and a yellowing index of 15 or less, based on a film thickness of 50-100 mu m.    USE - Polyimide film is used for substrates (claimed) used in flexible and active displays. Can also be used for semiconductor insulating films, thin-film-transistor-LCD insulating films, transparent electrode films, passivation films, liquid-crystal alignment layers, optical communication materials, and surface-protective films of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent transparency, mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and heat stability, and is colorless.
NOVELTY - A lower electrode (10) has a porous oxide semiconductor layer (13) that functions as a window electrode. A sensitizing dye is adsorbed to the surface of the porous oxide semiconductor layer. An upper electrode (20) is arranged facing the lower electrode. An electrolyte solution (30) is formed partially between the upper electrode and lower electrode. A liquid pool formation resin (23) such as a polyolefin resin ink is partially formed between upper electrode and lower electrode.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. wet solar cell. Can also be used in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte solution in the liquid pool region is supplied automatically, the durability can be improved over a long period of time. A bubble is reliably emitted to the liquid pool region from an electric generation area. So, the electric power generation characteristics can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wet solar cell.    Lower electrode (10)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (13)    Upper electrode (20)    Liquid pool formation resin (23)    Electrolyte solution (30)
NOVELTY - A porous semiconductor layer is formed on a spacer layer on a substrate. An assisting layer that provides support for the porous layer is formed on the porous layer. The porous layer supported by assisting layer is transferred on adhesion layer on another substrate after removing the spacer layer. The porous layer is pressed on the adhesion layer and assisting layer is removed from porous layer to obtain a substrate with porous semiconductor layer.    USE - Method of forming porous semiconductor film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows formation of porous semiconductor layers on different substrates over large areas. Productivity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining assisting-layer lift-off process.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device (1) has fuel cell (8) to extract electric power by an electrochemical reaction of fuel and oxygen. A heat exchanger (22) heats the fluid used for fuel cell by the heat of the fuel cell. A heat insulating container (10) accommodates the fuel cell and heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell device for portable electronic equipment (claimed) such as notebook-type personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic personal organizer, digital camera, cellular phone handset, wrist watch, register, projector, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of fuel cell device is reduced reliably by the specific arrangement of fuel cell so that the power generation performance of the fuel cell device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (1)    Fuel container (2)    Fuel cell (8)    Heat insulating container (10)    Heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer (200) comprising crystalline layer is arranged on the front surface of a semiconductor substrate. Another semiconductor layer (220) which is compositionally graded through its depth arranged on one portion of substrate surface, has selected conductivity type obtained by incorporation of selected dopants. The third semiconductor layer (240) which is compositionally graded through its depth on other portion of substrate surface, has selected conductivity type different from that of the previous layer obtained by incorporation of selected dopants.    USE - Semiconductor structure for solar cell device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compositionally graded layer provides the anti-reflective properties to improve the performance of the device and to have low absorption and good passivation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the semiconductor structure.    Semiconductor layer (200)    Compositionally graded semiconductor layers (220,240)    Electrode layers (260,262)    Electrical contact (270)    Anti-reflective layer (290)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode (3); a negative electrode (4) having a titanium-containing oxide; and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a phosphoric ester compound containing silyl having a functional group and a sultone having an unsaturated hydrocarbon group.    USE - As a nonaqueous electrolyte battery useful in a battery pack, vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent charge-discharge cycle performance and large current performance. The self-discharge is largely suppressed and cycle performance is improved without largely decreasing large current performance when sultone and phosphoric ester compound containing silyl together with a titanium-containing oxide is used. This is because a low resistance coating film is formed on the surface of the negative electrode as compared with adding only a sultone having an unsaturated hydrocarbon group to the nonaqueous electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode (3); a negative electrode (4) having a titanium-containing oxide; and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a phosphoric ester compound containing silyl having a functional group of formula -Si-(R1)(R2)(R3) and a sultone having an unsaturated hydrocarbon group.    R1-R3=1-10C alkyl, 2-10C alkenyl or 6-10C aryl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial schematic cross section of a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Coiled electrode group (6)    Outer package member. (7)
NOVELTY - Device fabrication method involves extruding a dopant ink on the surface of a semiconductor substrate (101) so that dopant ink forms an extruded structure (120-1-120-4) on the surface area (102-1-102-4) of semiconductor substrate, and heating the semiconductor substrate so that dopant diffuses through the surface area into semiconductor substrate, thus forming the doped region (101-1-101-4) of semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating device e.g. silicon wafer-based solar cell on semiconductor substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents wafer breakage problem associated with conventional contact printing methods since dopant ink is reliably disposed over the desired substrate regions without contacting the substrate by extruding dopant ink onto the substrate. Reduces overall manufacturing costs associated with the production of large area semiconductor devices when compared with conventional production methods by providing superior feature resolution and reduced wafer breakage. Prevents delay required to allow the first screen printed dopant ink to dry before depositing the second screen printed ink and the need to accurately register the second screen printing operation since both the p-type and n-type dopant ink structures are disposed simultaneously on the substrate surface in self-registered manner. Prevents dopant ink from contaminating the other portions of wafer by capping the dopant ink structures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for fabricating a wafer-based semiconductor device on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified perspective view of a wafer processing apparatus.    Semiconductor substrate (101)    Doped region (101-1-101-4)    Surface area (102-1-102-4)    Extruded structure (120-1-120-4)    Extrusion head (130)
NOVELTY - A photosensitizer dye is a ruthenium complex containing hydrogen, titanium, lithium, sodium, or tetra-alkyl ammonium compound.    USE - For dye sensitizer solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye has high absorption coefficient, and its light absorption spectrum is similar to that of solar light. This improves the conversion efficiency of sunlight to electricity of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photosensitizer dye is a ruthenium (Ru) complex of Formula (1).    Y1, Y2=H, Ti, Li, Na, or tetra-alkyl ammonium of formula DC(N+)AB;    A-D=CmHm+1;    m=1-6;    X1=compound of Formula (3), Formula (4), Formula (5), Formula (6), Formula (7), or Formula (8);and    X2=H, Ti, or the same group as X1.    Ra', Rb-Rh=H, CmH2m+1, or OCpH2p+1;    m, p=1-15;and    n=1-4, preferably 1-2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view showing absorption spectra of the photosensitizer dye and a conventional dye.
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery consists of an electrode and a lead-calcium alloy-containing collector. The collector is formed using a chemical liquid which contains an alkali metal and an alkaline-earth metal. The collector further contains arsenic, antimony, bismuth, selenium and/or tellurium.    USE - Lead storage battery is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has favorable charging/discharging cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell consists of a transparent electrode (2), a zinc-oxide thin film (6) and a zinc-oxide porous layer (7), provided sequentially on a substrate (1). The zinc-oxide thin film is formed by electro-deposition of an aqueous solution containing zinc-oxide particles (3) and template compound (4), on the transparent electrode. The zinc-oxide porous layer is formed by removing template compound from the zinc-oxide thin film.    USE - Dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing solar cell has excellent photoelectric transfer characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitizing solar cell consists of a transparent electrode (2), a zinc-oxide thin film and a zinc-oxide porous layer, provided sequentially on a substrate. The zinc-oxide thin film is formed by electro-deposition of an aqueous solution containing zinc-oxide particles and template compound, on the transparent electrode. The zinc-oxide porous layer is formed by removing template compound from the zinc-oxide thin film. The dye sensitizing solar cell further has a photoelectrode with which dye (5) is supported by the zinc-oxide porous layer. The content of template compound contained in the zinc-oxide thin film is 6.4-7.4 weight%. The template compound is xanthene-type dye. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrode (2)    Zinc-oxide particles (3)    Template compound (4)    Dye (5)    Zinc-oxide thin film (6)    Zinc-oxide porous layer (7)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains an ammonium compound (1).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lead storage battery (claimed) for idling stop vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides lead storage battery having excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains an ammonium compound of formula (1).    R1-R4=H, optionally substituted (saturated hydrocarbon, aryl, heteroaryl or aralkyl);and    X-=anion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode for lead storage battery; and    (2) additive for lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen separation membrane (100) has a metal network containing first wire (10) which has hydrogen permeability and second wire which has different physical property.    USE - Hydrogen separation membrane used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures contact area of hydrogen separation membrane and electrolyte film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a hydrogen separation membrane-electrolyte film joined body;    (2) a fuel cell;    (3) manufacturing a hydrogen separation membrane;    (4) manufacturing a hydrogen separation membrane-electrolyte film joined body; and    (5) manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen separation membrane.    First wire (10)    Hydrogen separation membrane (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide gas absorber comprises complex oxide of barium, strontium and titanium, as main component.    USE - Carbon dioxide gas absorber for removal of carbon dioxide gas in combustion exhaust gas generated at factory and in waste gas from automobile engine and for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber absorbs and efficiently separates large amount of carbon dioxide gases at high temperature and has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon dioxide gas absorber comprises complex oxide of barium, strontium and titanium of formula BaA -x-Sr x-TiO 4, as main component.    A=1.8-2.2; and    x=0.7-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a carbon dioxide gas separation involving absorbing carbon dioxide gas using carbon dioxide gas absorber with pressure of 1x 10 4-1x 10 6 Pa at 500-900 degrees C and discharging at less than or equal to 1000 Pa and greater than or equal to 750 degrees C; and    (2) a carbon dioxide gas separation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the thermogravimetric analysis of carbon dioxide gas absorber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metallic-silicon powder with hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen and silicon chloride are reacted in fluidized-bed to obtain a silicon chloride. The metallic-silicon fine powder is collected with cyclone from silicon chloride-containing gas which is emitted from fluidized-bed furnace. The collected metal fine powder is extracted in system which is outside. The metallic-silicon powder has oxygen concentration of 0.2 mass% or less, and carbon concentration of 0.1 mass% or less.    USE - Manufacture of silicon chloride used as raw material for optical fiber, solar cell and polycrystalline silicon for semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon chloride having high purity.
NOVELTY - A control unit (9) detects abnormality of water supply unit (8) when operation of water supply unit detected by a water supply unit detector (11) and temperature of modifier (4) detected by a temperature sensor exceed predetermined range. The connection of water supply unit is switched to an oxygen-containing gas supply unit (16) or both supply units are used, when abnormality is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection of water supply unit is switched to oxygen containing gas supply unit or both supply units are used together, the modification reaction can be performed stably. Hence the failure of modifier is suppressed and the shut down of the fuel cell is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (4)    Water supply unit (8)    Control unit (9)    Water supply unit detector (11)    Oxygen-containing gas supply unit (16)
NOVELTY - The filter apparatus has piping (22) in which the liquid flows and ion removal filter (21). The ion removal filter contains impurity removal filters (19,20) which removes the solid substance contained in the liquid and is filled with ion exchange resin which removes the ion eluted into the liquid between the impurity removal filters.    USE - Filter apparatus for the cooling circuit of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The filter apparatus reduces the portions of fitting for attaching the filter apparatus, suppresses clogging and prevents the suppression of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of filter apparatus attached to the pipe interior. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Impurity removal filters (19,20)    Ion removal filter (21)    Piping (22)    Coupling portion (23)    Flange portion (24)
NOVELTY - A photo electric transducer comprises electron accepting fullerene derivative and electron donor which are provided in one of a pair of electrodes.    USE - Photoelectric transducer for solar cell (claimed) optical switching device and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Has high open circuit voltage and manufacture is easy and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photo electric transducer comprises electron accepting fullerene derivative of formulae (1) and (2) and electron donor which are provided in one of a pair of electrodes.    R1=H or 1-50C organic group;    R2=H or 1-20C organic group;    M=metal atom;    L=ligand;and    n=number of L.
NOVELTY - A back sheet (10) has an inner surface base material (11) and an external base material (13) laminated through a barrier layer (12). The barrier layer has a primary barrier layer (12a) arranged at the inner surface base material side, and a secondary barrier layer (12b) arranged at the external base material side. The primary and secondary barrier layers are laminated using a two-component reaction-type polyurethane resin adhesive agent.    USE - Back sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) for generating solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent barrier property, weather resistance and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the back sheet.    Back sheet (10)    Inner surface base material (11)    Barrier layer (12)    Primary barrier layer (12a)    Secondary barrier layer (12b)    Adhesive layer (12c)    External base material (13)
NOVELTY - A sheet has an inorganic-acid compound layer and an adhesion-improvement layer formed on a transparent base film having a total light transmittance of 85% or more. A white film and a weather-resistant film are laminated on the inorganic-acid compound layer side. The sheet has a laminated structure of adhesion-improvement layer/transparent base film/inorganic-acid compound layer/adhesive layer/white film/adhesive layer/weather-resistant film from the side which touches the filler layer of a solar-cell module.    USE - Sheet is used for back-surface sealing in solar-cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent mechanical adhesion strength, environmental resistance, water-vapor resistance, weather resistance, and economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sheet has an inorganic-acid compound layer and an adhesion-improvement layer formed on a transparent base film having a total light transmittance of 85% or more. A white film and a weather-resistant film are laminated on the inorganic-acid compound layer side. The sheet is used in a solar-cell module consisting of a filler layer containing ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer adjacent to the sheet, and a solar-cell element embedded under the filler layer. The sheet has a laminated structure of adhesion-improvement layer/transparent base film/inorganic-acid compound layer/adhesive layer/white film/adhesive layer/weather-resistant film from the side which touches the filler layer. The average reflectance at a wavelength of 410-800 nm measured from the adhesion-improvement layer side in the laminated state is 85% or more. The inorganic-acid compound layer is vapor-deposited layer of aluminum oxide.
NOVELTY - The case has a cylindrical case (230) and cover each comprising two-layered structure comprising respective conductive resin layers (230a,220a) and insulating resin layers (230b,220b). An opening is formed in the two-layered structure of the cylindrical case for mounting the fuel cell (100). The conductive resin layer is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) resin or polypropylene resin and SUS fiber, copper fiber or carbon fiber as filler. The insulating resin layer is made of polyethylene resin, fluororesin or silicone resin.    USE - Case for fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the fuel cell case is reduced, and the influence of the external electromagnetic waves with respect to the fuel cell mounted in the case is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of principal portion of the fuel cell case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Case cover (220)    Conductive resin layer (220a,230a)    Insulating resin layer (220b,230b)    Cylindrical case (230)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device has a polybenzazole film of thickness 1.5-125 mu m laminated through an adhesive layer of thickness 1-40 mu m on the surface(s) of a semiconductor wafer in which a function element is formed on the surface(s).    USE - Semiconductor device is used for electronic devices, such as photoelectric energy-conversion apparatuses, solar cells, optical-communication apparatuses, and sensing apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor device has excellent handleability, reliability, solder heat resistance, heat cycle resistance, durability, and heat-dissipation characteristics, and stable mounting characteristics. Since the polybenzazole film has excellent heat resistance, the wafer is protected from vibration and impact in semiconductor processing.
NOVELTY - A solar cells adhesive sheet for joining solar cell element and protective texture comprises sheet layer containing ethylene-based copolymer and organic peroxide which were formed into film from T die which is connected to extruder    USE - A solar cells adhesive sheet used for joining solar cell element and protective texture.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet prevents contamination during solar cell module manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cells adhesive sheet (A) comprises greater than or equal to 3 layers of sheet layer containing ethylene-based copolymer and organic peroxide which were formed into film from T die which is connected to extruder. The melt flow rate of ethylene-based copolymer comprising both-sides outermost sheet layer (1a, 1b) is high melt flow rate layer over 20 g/10 minute. The melt flow rate (MFR) of ethylene-based copolymer comprising remaining layer except both-sides outermost sheet layer is low melt flow rate layer less than or equal to 20 g/10 minute. The sum total thickness of low melt flow rate layer is greater than or equal to 50% of thickness of solar cells adhesive sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of solar cells adhesive sheet.    Outermost sheet layer (1a, 1b)    Intermediate sheet layer (1c)    Solar cells adhesive sheet (A)
NOVELTY - A black titanium dioxide anastase composite fine particle solution is manufactured by reacting carbon dioxide, titanium alkoxide, water and oxidizing agent to organic solvent and adding amine, carbonate ion and titanium complex anion which coordinates dioxide ion and contains amine cation.    USE - Black titanium dioxide anastase composite fine particle solution manufacture for photocatalyst production and black anatase fine particle formation (claimed). Can also be used in pigments, coating material, plastics, deodorizing products and solar cell electrode material and for photocatalytic high functional plastic products e.g. black coating material and dash-board.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and has sufficient operation of heating after removing solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a black titanium dioxide anastase composite fine particle manufacture involving heating solute in black titanium dioxide anastase composite fine particle solution.
NOVELTY - A supply tube (80) attached to sensor (2) has ultrasonic transmitting element and ultrasonic wave receiving element. An ultrasonic wave receiving element measures the magnitudes of the ultrasonic waves propagated through 100% of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas. A comparator compares the measured values and detects the leakage of hydrogen gas from the difference of the measured values.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell and hydrogen fueled car.    ADVANTAGE - A leakage of gas such as hydrogen is exactly detectable in the atmosphere at a high speed by comparing the measured value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the high speed gas leak-detection device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sensor (2)    Supply tube (80)    Outflow conduit (81)    Vacuum-suction pump (87)    Flowmeter (88)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a solar cell (101) arranged in center or focus position of a transparent inorganic material of a spherical component, or ellipsoid. The solar cell is sealed, and comprises resin.    USE - Solar cell module is used for generating solar power, and used as button battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent accessory property, light resistance, long lifetime and favorable external appearance, and enables long solar-energy output with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an external view and structural drawing of the solar-cell semi cross-section. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (101)    Spherical quartz crystal (102)    Electrode wire (103,110)    Electrode terminal (104,109)    Platinum coating cover (105,111)
NOVELTY - The casting method involves applying an alternating electric current with a frequency of 25 to 35 kilohertz on an induction coil (8). The electromagnetically induced heating of the induction coil produces a silicon melt within a cooling crucible (7). The cross-sectional shape of a cast silicon ingot (3) is a square with a side length in the range from 300 to 450 millimeters.    USE - Casting method for polcrystalline silicon for use in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid cooling of ingot surface during solidification of molten silicon can be prevented, and stirring of molten silicon inside crucible can be suppressed, thus promoting growth of large diameter crystals, and conversion efficiency of polycrystalline silicon can be increased when used as a solar cell. Withdrawal of ingot becomes easy, thus contamination of ingot can be prevented. Stabilizes the configuration of the molten silicon, thus performing electromagnetic casting with high current efficiency. Prevents the occurrence of melt drip by suppressing the stirring of the molten silicon to suppress the deterioration of semiconductor properties at the ingot surface. Produces solar cells with superior quality and at low production costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an electromagnetic casting furnace used in an electromagnetic casting method.    Chamber (1)    Ingot (3)    Cooling crucible (7)    Induction coil (8)    Auxiliary heater (13)
NOVELTY - The piece has a polar material layer coated in a manifold body, and a polar ear mounted in the manifold body. A longer side of the manifold body is mounted with multiple polar ears in a protrusion. The polar ear prepared by clicking the manifold body is in a whole structure with the manifold body.    USE - Coil lithium battery core pole piece.    ADVANTAGE - The polar ear is mounted in a side face of the pole piece manifold body, and prepared by integral clicking, when processing the manifold body, so as to fully increase the space of positive and negative activating material in the manifold body to shorten the thickness of the aluminum and the nickel bar in the positive and negative polar ears in the coil, and enlarge the core capacity of the battery. An accurate positioning can make the center distance of the polar ear of the battery core consistent. The polar ear has a simple structure and a better practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a coil lithium battery core pole piece.
NOVELTY - The panel has a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) encapsulation plate (3) formed by an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film (2), and an edge of the PET encapsulation plate is extended to an edge of a panel body of a solar energy collecting-plate (1) to form a skirt-border (31). An upward bulge is placed on the PET encapsulation plate and a bulge surface (32) is a plane surface. A circular arc connection is formed between the bulge surface and the skirt-border, and the width of the skirt-border ranges from 5-15 millimeters.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The original encapsulation structure of the panel is changed, while adopting the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) encapsulation plate as the surface encapsulation material of the panel. The edge of the panel is extended out of the skirt-border, and the panel is directly fixed and sewn on the surface device, which needs panel device by the skirt-border. The device is back-pack. The panel has simple structure, convenient connection and good leak tightness, and is convenient to be sewn and used on many kinds of outdoor devices, and the panel prolongs with high usage time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar panel.    Solar energy collecting-plate (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate film (2)    Polyethylene terephthalate encapsulation plate (3)    Skirt-border (31)    Bulge surface (32)
NOVELTY - Thin films are prepared by mixing materials of zinc nitrate and hexamine solution at 0.025 mol/L, and adjusting the pH of solution to 2.6-10.5 by using acid and alkali; putting conductive glass with zinc oxide growing-basis obtained by thermolysis in the solution, heating to 80-95 degrees C, reflowing, after constant temperature for 6 hours, and cooling; and taking out substrate, washing with distilled water, drying in oven at 60 degrees C to obtain zinc oxide thin films.    USE - For preparing thin films used in photochemical solar cells, photoelectric devices, sensors and field emission parts.    ADVANTAGE - The method can prepare zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films with different appearances and sizes; has low cost and easy experimental operation; is pollution-free; and can control the appearance of ZnO thin films, especially the prepared one-dimensional ZnO thin films under the condition approximating neutrality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Fig.4 is selected.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming a groove on layer of amorphous silicon thin film on a substrate. The groove has depth which is less than or equal to that of the thin film. The amorphous silicon thin film is horizontally crystallize by forming a metal layer on upper portion of the groove.    USE - Method for manufacturing photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell device using horizontal metal induced crystallization.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures solar cell device with high photoelectric conversion efficiency at low cost. Increases efficiency of a poly-crystal silicon solar cell by manufacturing low-temperature poly-crystal silicon film using metal induced crystallization on horizontal direction, increasing current conductivity within the silicon thin film, and reducing amount of leakage electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacturing process of the photovoltaic device using horizontal metal induced crystallization.    Amorphous silicon thin film formation step (S301)    Nickel sputtering or implanting step (S302)    Masking step (S303)    Amorphous silicon thin film patterning step (S304)    Nickel layer deposition step (S305)
NOVELTY - The forming method involves forming a second p-i-n junction (130) over a first p-i-n junction (120) by forming a p-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132), and forming an intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134) over the p-type microcrystalline silicon layer. An n-type amorphous silicon layer (136) is formed over the intrinsic type microcrystalline layer.    USE - Forming method for thin film multi-junction solar cell over a substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Increases solar cell efficiency by enhancing current collection. Increases system throughput by eliminating the need for wet or dry cleaning of substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film multi-junction solar cell forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of multi-junction solar cell oriented toward light or solar radiation.    First p-i-n junction (120)    Second p-i-n junction (130)    P-type microcrystalline silicon layer (132)    Intrinsic type microcrystalline silicon layer (134)    N-type amorphous silicon layer (136)
NOVELTY - The making method involves sputtering at least one ceramic target in an atmosphere in order to deposit a substantially transparent conductive electrode comprising zinc oxide on a glass substrate. The ceramic target comprises zinc oxide. The atmosphere in which the target is sputtered includes both argon and oxygen gas and has an oxygen gas to total gas ratio of from 0.00001 to 0.0025. The glass substrate with at least the electrode is used in a photovoltaic device which includes at least one semiconductor film.    USE - Making method for photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes the electro-optical properties of the resulting transparent conductive oxide electrode since oxygen content of the atmosphere used in sputtering is adjusted. Permits the electrode to more readily withstand subsequent high temperature processing. Improves the crystallinity characteristics of the electrode. Improves the crystallinity of the transparent conductive oxide coating, thus resulting in a highly conductive and satisfactory coating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making an electrode for use in an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Transparent front substrate (1)    Front electrode (3)    Active semiconductor film (5)    Optional back electrode (7)    Optional encapsulant (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel storage tank (215) stores the dried gaseous fuel and an oxidizer storage tank (217) stores dried gaseous oxidizer for subsequent reaction in a fuel cell stack (117). An outer shell of a pod encloses a fuel cell stack, an electrolyzer stack and a product storage container. The larger fuel tank extends across the airfoil-shaped profile at front side chord location of greatest camber thickness of the outer shell. The smaller oxidizer tank is arranged at rear side at chord location of narrower camber thickness of the outer shell.    USE - Closed loop energy storage system for use in solar-powered aircraft. Can also be used in solar-powered balloon, dirigible, fixed wing aircraft, flying wing aircraft and helicopter used for traveling, transporting, fire fighting, surveillance and combat applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel tank is located in the front side and the oxidizer tank is located in the rear side of the pod. Hence weight and cost efficient tank shape is used in the aerodynamic shell, providing constant center of gravity. Interference with aircraft flight characteristics during operation of energy storage system is prevented. The thermal environment of components is regulated with a minimum amount of thermal insulation and associated weight. Lightweight, high-efficiency, reliable energy storage system enables continuous solar aircraft flight at high attitudes, and high overall operating efficiency, fault tolerance and flexibility of energy storage system are ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of energy storage system pod.    Fuel cell stack (117)    Fuel storage tank (215)    Oxidizer storage tank (217)    Fuel phase separator tank (303)    Main heat exchanger (307)
NOVELTY - The PV device (70) comprises PV lamp having a solar cell chip that generates an electrical current upon exposure to light. An epoxy lens encapsulates the solar cell chip for concentrating incident light onto the solar cell chip.    USE - PV device.    ADVANTAGE - The fabrication cost of the PV device can be reduced and the power density of the PV device can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing PV device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the PV device.    Micro-concentrator cells (50)    PV device (70)    Window frame (71)    Substrate (72)    Transparent cover (74)
NOVELTY - An electro conductive layer consisting of resin is arranged between a bus-bar electrode (20) and a wiring layer (40). The bus-bar electrode is electrically connected to the wiring layer through the conductive particles of the electro conductive layer protruding from the concave regions on a surface of the bus-bar electrode.    USE - Solar cell module comprising HIT structure. Can also be used in solar cell modules using solar batteries e.g. single-crystalline/poly crystalline silicon-base solar battery, thin film amorphous/microcrystal silicon solar battery, gallium arsenide (GaAs)/ copper indium selenide (CuInSe) compound-base solar battery, dye sensitization organic solar battery and hybrid solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric resistance between the bus-bar electrode and the wiring layer is reduced due to the arrangement of the solar cell module. The reduction in the output of the solar cell module is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photoelectric converter (10)    Bus-bar electrode (20)    Finger electrode (30)    Wiring layer (40)    Solar cell (50)
NOVELTY - A new oligomeric dispersant compound comprises a tail structure comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks and an amine or imidazole head structure.    USE - For a paste composition used in preparing a metal oxide layer for a semiconductor electrode used in photoelectrochemical solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The compound has improved dispersion performance. It is capable of being bound to the surface of metal oxide particles so that the tail structure functions as a stabilizer to prevent the metal oxide particles from aggregating within a paste composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new oligomeric dispersant compound is of formula R1-(C(X1)(X2)-C-(X3)(X4)-O)m-An-B (1).    R1=amine or imidazole group;    X1-X4=H or Me;    A=6-30C arylene, 6-30C arylalkylene, or 6-30C cycloalkylene (all optionally substituted);    B=1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl, or 1-20C alkynyl (all optionally substituted) (where B has a linear or branched structure);    m=1-20; and    n=0 or 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a paste composition comprising 20-50 wt.% metal oxide powder, 0.1-10 wt.% dye containing a compound of formula (1), and a binder solution (the balance);    (2) a metal oxide layer prepared by coating the paste composition on a substrate and annealing the coated paste composition;    (3) a semiconductor electrode comprising a transparent electrode comprising a substrate and an electrically conductive material coated on the substrate surface, and the metal oxide layer;    (4) a solar cell comprising the semiconductor electrode; and    (5) a method of preparing the compound (1)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises semiconductor layer containing titanate metallic compound on transparent electroconductivity board which is acid-treated and where functional material is adsorbed, board with electrode layer, and electrolyte between semiconductor layer and electrode layer.    USE - A photoelectric transducer for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has high open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises semiconductor layer containing titanate metallic compound of formula M2O.nTiO2 on transparent electroconductivity board which is acid-treated and where functional material is adsorbed, board with electrode layer, and electrolyte between semiconductor layer and electrode layer.    M=monovalent metallic element; and    n=6 or 8.
NOVELTY - A metal-plating line (2) has conductor (3) and plating layer (4). The plating layer covers the portion(s) of the surface of conductor which is in the cross-sectional flat shape. The metal-plating line is joined to the photovoltaic cell. The crystal orientation direction of the metal-plating line of center portion of the conductor is orientated in the ratio of 30% or more in the azimuth direction (211).    USE - Metal-plating line for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-plating line suppresses the dispersion resistance. The solar cell with metal-plating line has high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal-plating line has conductor and plating layer. The plating layer covers the portion(s) of the surface of conductor which is in the cross-sectional flat shape. The metal-plating line is joined to the photovoltaic cell. The crystal orientation direction of the metal-plating line of center portion of the conductor is orientated in the ratio of 30% or more in the azimuth direction (211). The conductive material is tough pitch copper or phosphorus deoxidized copper. The plating layer is a coating layer of tin type solder or tin type alloy solder containing lead, indium, bismuth, antimony, silver, zinc, nickel, copper, gold, palladium, platinum and ruthenium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of metal-plating line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of metal-plating line.    Metal-plating line (2)    Conductor (3)    Plating layer (4)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive paste comprises aluminum magnesium alloy powder and/or magnesium mixing aluminum powder which generates aluminum magnesium alloy by adding alloy formative substance which uses magnesium as main component element to aluminum powder as inorganic main component substance which is heated.    USE - Electrically conductive paste for forming electrode in semiconductor substrate for photoelectric transducers (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The differential shrinkage of electrode layer and semiconductor substrate is relieved. The surface resistance is small and the paste forms high back surface electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photoelectric transducer; and    (2) a photoelectric transducer manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    n+ layer (2)    p+ layer (3)    Light receiving surface electrode (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The compound active material (10) has carbon-nano fiber (12) which is grown on surface of active material. The active material contains silicon-oxide particles (11) which are capable of charging and discharging lithium. Two or more concave portions are provides on the surface of silicon-oxide particles. The diameter of the concave portion is smaller than the carbon-nano fiber. The catalyst is grown in the presence of catalyst chosen from copper, iron, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum and/or manganese.    USE - Compound active material used for electrochemical element (claimed) such as electrochemical capacitor and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The compound active element has excellent adhesiveness and provides electrochemical element with electrochemical characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the compound active material.    Compound active material (10)    Silicon-oxide particles (11)    Carbon-nano fiber (12)    Metal particles (13)
NOVELTY - A rotating stage (2) having an open portion is rotated using the imaginary axis as center. An inert gas is introduced into the space included in the rotating stage, physical vapor-phase epitaxy is initiated, and microparticles (11) are produced.    USE - Manufacture of microparticles for use as catalyst in hydrogen-type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy collection of produced microparticles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus (1) of microparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the manufacturing apparatus of microparticles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Manufacturing apparatus of microparticles (1)    Rotating stage (2)    Deposition source (3)    Microparticles (11)    Addition product (12)
NOVELTY - The selenium is heated and melted. The copper is added to the molten selenium. The indium is added to copper-selenium binary alloy molten metal and melted. The gallium is injected into copper-selenium-indium ternary type-alloy molten metal and melted. The copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy molten metal is casted and dry-ground. The copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy powder is hot-pressed in vacuum or inert-gas atmosphere to obtain copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy sputtered material.    USE - Manufacture of copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary type alloy sputtered material used for forming optical absorption layer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary type alloy sputtered material efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The selenium is heated and melted in presence of an inert gas. The copper is added to the molten selenium compound to obtain copper-selenium binary alloy molten metal. The indium is added to the copper-selenium binary alloy molten metal and melted to obtain copper-selenium-indium ternary type-alloy molten metal. The gallium is injected into copper-selenium-indium ternary type-alloy molten metal and melted to obtain copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy molten metal. The copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy molten metal is casted and dry-ground to obtain copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy powder. The copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy powder is hot-pressed in vacuum or inert-gas atmosphere to obtain copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary-type alloy sputtered material.
NOVELTY - The electroconductive paste contains electroconductive aluminum material having purity of 99.9 mass% or more.    USE - Electroconductive paste for forming an electrode on semiconductor substrate used for photoelectric transducers (claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste has excellent surface resistance and adhesiveness with suppressed curvature of semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Reverse conductivity type diffusion layer (2)    Light-receiving-surface electrode (4)    Back surface electrode (5)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A nanoimprinting method is applied to a substrate to which metal nanoparticles of size 1-100 nm is adhered. The impurities preset in the surface and periphery of metal nanoparticles are removed. Thus, surface and periphery of nanoparticles are cleaned. The nanoimprinting method is carried out using a sapphire board.    USE - Cleaning method of metal nanoparticles used for forming catalyst layer of fuel cell, base film of carbon nanotube and wiring formation of semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The impurities such as amorphous carbon existing in surface and periphery of metal nanoparticles are removed simply, without generating surface oxidation and degradation of crystallinity of nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A gas charging apparatus comprises dispenser which fills apparatus with hydrogen gas, gas holder (6) which is mounted in vehicle and heat exchanger (10) which cools hydrogen gas in middle of gas pipe (7) which connects receptacle (9)incorporating non-return valve and gas holder.    USE - Gas charging apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle with high pressurized hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - A desired hydrogen gas cooling effect can be acquired. The apparatus cost and energy consumption are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the principal part structure of gas charging apparatus.    Gas holder (6)    Gas pipe (7)    Receptacle (9)    Heat exchanger (10)    Branch pipe (11)
NOVELTY - An arc-plasma jet is generated. Fluorine-type silicon gas or silane gas is supplied to arc-plasma jet. Fluorine-type silicon gas or silane gas is decomposed in arc-plasma jet and silicon is produced, while passing arc-plasma jet through diffusion suppression unit. The produced silicon is collected from the arc-plasma jet.    USE - Manufacture of highly purified silicon used for fabrication of semiconductor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High purity silicon is manufactured economically and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for highly purified silicon production apparatus (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the arc-plasma jet generator and diffusion suppression unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Highly purified silicon production apparatus (10)    Arc plasma jet generator (11)    Diffusion suppression unit (12)    Chamber (13)    Silicon gas introduction unit (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the temperature of the combustion zone of the fuel gas using a temperature sensor, after performing ignition operation to the fuel gas within predefined ignition determination time. When determined temperature of the combustion zone is more than ignition temperature of fuel gas, it is determined that the fuel gas is ignited, such that the start processing is performed based on determined result. When determined temperature of combustion zone is below ignition temperature, it is determined that the fuel gas is not ignited.    USE - Method of starting fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The ignition of fuel gas can be determined reliably, thereby suppressing the discharge of non-ignited unburned gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operating method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A mixing unit is provided in the middle of pipe connecting exit and entrance of flow path. The evaporators (05,06) are positioned concentrically and the gas flow path (024) is formed between evaporators. The water (021) circulating in the flow path of evaporator (05) is heated by heating gas and the water vapor is obtained. The mixture (023) is produced by mixing raw material (022) with water vapor. The mixture circulating in flow path of evaporator (06) is heated by heating gas and the superheated steam is obtained and supplied to modification catalyst layer (03).    USE - Reformer for producing reformed gas e.g. hydrogen rich gas used as fuel in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform mixing of water and raw material is enabled and the precipitation of carbon is prevented, even if the kerosene is used as raw material. The water and mixture is heated efficiently by heating gas without requiring temperature control apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification catalyst layer (03)    Evaporators (05,06)    Water (021)    Raw material (022)    Mixture (023)    Heating gas flow path (024)
NOVELTY - The power generating device has a heat insulating material (20) arranged between contact prevention elements (18) extending from fuel cell stack (10). The length of the heat insulating material is equal to length of the contact prevention element made of resin. The distance between the contact prevention element and heat insulating material is 1-5 mm.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit, ground fault and earth leakage in the power generating device is prevented by arranging the heat insulating material between the contact prevention elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the fuel cell power generating device and front view of the single fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Insulation board (14)    Pressure plate (15)    Contact prevention elements (18)    Heat insulating material (20)
NOVELTY - A voltmeter (7) measures the voltage between the end cells (2e) connected by a current collection board (6). An output current calculator calculates the output current using the voltage measured by the voltmeter, average voltage of the cells (2) and specific resistance of the current collection board.    USE - Poly electrolyte fuel cell system for fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The output current of the fuel cell system is computed simply, without using a separate electric current sensor. Thus the output current is ascertained, minimizing the calculation load of electric power balance of the whole system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for output current calculation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Cell (2)    End cell (2e)    Current collection board (6)    Voltmeter (7)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains additive which does not contain substance having unsaturated bond in a molecule, or substance having lone pair in an atom or a molecule.    USE - Resin composition is used for forming resin component for fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle-mounted electric power generation system, vessel, airplane, vehicle, portable apparatus and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides fuel cell having excellent reliability, and maintains the performance of fuel cell over a long period of time.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of oxide semiconductor electrode of dye sensitizing solar cell involves forming porous layer of titanium oxide on electrical conductivity surface of transparent electrode. An alkali metal ion is intercalated by the titanium oxide. A pigment adsorbs the intercalated alkali metal ion after a discharge removal in the porous layer.    USE - For manufacturing oxide semiconductor electrode of dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Dye sensitizing solar cells which changes color colorfully and has high energy conversion efficiency and high economical efficiency can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for oxide semiconductor electrode of dye sensitizing solar cell. The work function of titanium oxide (TiO2) is less than or equal to 5 eV.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing the processing time of a dye sensitizing solar cell and the relationship of battery performance characteristics which consist of an oxide semiconductor electrode which performed the lithium intercalation processing (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A ruthenium complex (1) having 2,2'-bibenz imidazolium structure, is new.    USE - Used for binuclear metal complex pigment solution (claimed) used for dye-sensitized solar cell, organic electroluminescent element, molecular switching element, photodiode and molecular memory.    ADVANTAGE - The ruthenium complex has higher absorbency index and excellent electron transfer property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ruthenium complex of formula (1) having 2,2'-bibenz imidazolium structure, is new.R1-R19=H or optionally substituted hydrocarbon, or may combine to form optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or aliphatic hydrocarbon ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ruthenium salt of formula (2);    (2) manufacture of the ruthenium complex; and    (3) manufacture of ruthenium salt, which involves processing ruthenium complex by a base.    R1-R19=same as defined above;    X=chlorine, OCH3 or NCS; and    Z+=monovalent cation.
NOVELTY - Cell has an electrode having semiconductor layer (13) sensitized on the electroconductive substrate (14), and an electrolyte layer (12) containing substance which shows reversible electrochemical oxidation reduction characteristics. A bus bar (11) contains a mixture of metal micro particle from counter electrode which is arranged by screen printing method at the transparent substrate (10). An anti-reflective film (15) is formed on both side surfaces of the transparent substrate along the reverse direction of the electrolyte layer.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since anti-reflective films are formed on both side surfaces of transparent substrate, the reflection loss appearance of the incident light is reduced and the transmittance is improved. Thus a counter electrode of excellent transparency can be produced using the high conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent substrate (10)    Bus bar (11)    Electrolyte layer (12)    Semiconductor layer (13)    Electroconductive substrate (14)    Anti reflective film (15)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (81) comprises a cable clamp (11) attached to the back surface (82), that has a cable holding portion (12). The cable holding portion holds the back surface side of outer periphery of connecting cable that is pulled out from a terminal box (83).    USE - Solar cell module of roof material integrated type.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of solar cell module is improved, without affecting the appearance of back surface side of the solar cell module. The cable length can be decreased, and the paired-cable tractive force is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of cable clamp and solar cell module.    Cable clamp (11)    Cable holding portion (12)    Solar cell module (81)    Back surface of module (82)    Terminal box (83)
NOVELTY - A method for assembling refractory ceramic pieces (I) by pulsed electric field hot sintering (i.e. spark plasma sintering (SPS)) involves (a) contacting the surfaces to be assembled without intermediate additives, (b) applying a pressure of 1-150 MPa to (I), (c) applying a pulsed 500-8000 A electric current, while maintaining the pressure, to heat (I) to at least 1300 degrees C and (c) switching off the current simultaneous with releasing the pressure and cooling.    USE - The process is useful for assembling simply shaped pieces of highly refractory ceramic materials (sintering above 1300 degrees C or even above 1900 degrees C) to produce complex shaped articles, useful e.g. in reactor cores or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - An assembled product with good cohesion and high strength is obtained by a single simple, rapid, univerally applicable SPS procedure, involving a small number of easily carried out steps. No additional thermal treatment is required. No additional materials (e.g. powder) are required at the piece interfaces, so that additional phase formation problems are avoided. The process is economical as regards time and energy consumption. The obtained ceramic-ceramic assemblies have a controlled microstructure.
NOVELTY - A film comprising cross-linked fluoropolymer layer(s) (1) having a thickness of 75-150 nm is laminated on the front surface of a substrate (3). Solar cell(s) (5) is attached to the back surface of the substrate, to obtain a solar panel. The fluoropolymer layer is positioned on a carrier (2) comprising ethylene copolymer such that the carrier is in contact with the substrate.    USE - Manufacture of solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solar panels having an antireflective film designed to capture more incident light. The film increases the transmission of light through the film and substrate by reducing the amount of light reflected and by minimizing optical loss in the film and at the interfaces. By allowing more incident light to transmit to the underlying solar cells, the solar panel produces more electricity, thereby operating at higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-panel manufacturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the antireflective film and solar cell positioned on a substrate.    Fluoropolymer layer (1)    Carrier (2)    Substrate (3)    Glue layer (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte composition contains a first compound, a second compound and inorganic nanoparticles. The first compound comprises a polymer or a non-volatile non-polymeric liquid compound which has an average molecular weight that is less than or equal to 500. The second compound comprises a polymer which has an average molecular weight that is greater than or equal to 2000.    USE - Electrolyte composition for dye sensitized solar cell used in e.g. external glass wall of building or glass greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent ion conductivity, and improves stability and durability of dye sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an solar-cell utilizing apparatus; and    (2) a dye sensitized solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of dye sensitized solar cell.    Dye sensitized solar cell (10)    First electrode (11)    Light absorption layer (12)    Polymer gel electrolyte (13)    Second electrode (14)
NOVELTY - The single crystal silicon solar battery corduroy corrosion trough has a supporting flat (3) which is arranged in the trough body (1), and formed as a capacity (9) with the bottom (7) of the trough body. A silicon wafer load-carrier (4) is provided on the supporting flat and in which a wafer silicon (10) is inserted. A left gap (5) and a right gap (6) are respectively opened on the left and right ends of the supporting flat. A heating pipe (2) is installed on the inner wall (8) of the trough body, and located above the left and right gaps.    USE - Single crystal silicon solar battery corduroy corrosion trough.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to continuously recycle the corrosion liquid since when the corrosion trough is heated, the corrosion liquor flows from the gap of the heating pipe vertical to the direction of the load-carrier and flows along the gap of the supporting flat to a capacity below the supporting flat, and rises along the gap near the heating pipe to continuously heat. Enables even heating of the whole surface of the wafer silicon since the corrosion liquid flows evenly, corrosion speed is even, and the corduroy structure is accordant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the single crystal silicon solar battery corduroy corrosion trough.    Trough body (1)    Heating pipe (2)    Supporting flat (3)    Silicon wafer load-carrier (4)    Left gap (5)    Right gap (6)    Bottom (7)    Inner wall (8)    Capacity (9)    Wafer silicon (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a membrane electrode located between an anodic compartment and a cathodic compartment, and a hydrogen-producing unit with a hydrogen exit that is connected with an entrance of the anodic compartment of a fuel cell stack. A hydrophilic material is provided at a conduit between the hydrogen exit and the entrance. Reforming hydrogen-producing catalysts are provided in a hydrogen-producing reactor, and water-transformation catalysts are provided in a water-transformation reactor.    USE - Fuel-cell power-generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has steady electrical performance. The hydrophilic material reduces the influence of the condensation water on the proton exchange membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel-cell power-generating system.
NOVELTY - The method involves serially or parallelly connecting a lithium bromide air conditioner and a radiator to a fuel battery, and generating waste heat, when the fuel battery generates electricity to drive the lithium bromide air conditioner to operate. A work temperature of the fuel battery is 60 to 80 centigrade, and the waste heat generated is utilized by the lithium bromide air conditioner, when the fuel battery generates electricity as dynamic force source. Lithium bromide water solution is utilized as absorbent, and water is utilized as refrigerant.    USE - Method for driving a lithium bromide air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the waste heat, so as to improve the efficiency, thus saving the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a process of driving a lithium bromide air conditioner.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive (P)-type semiconductor film and negative (N) type semiconductor film on the stainless steel slice by the sputtering method to form an ultra-thin film P-N section. A layer of a conductive glass is formed on the ultra-thin film P-N section by the sputtering method, where the P-N-type semiconductors are used as a sputtering target material.    USE - Technique for manufacturing a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the photoelectric conversion rate of the solar battery about 50 percentages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration a solar battery manufacturing technique. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The utility model claims a rolling-up device of lithium ion battery slurry machine, including the rolling wheel for rolling up the pole sheet, there are at least two rolling wheels, each rolling wheel rolls up the pole sheet in turn. The slurry machine does not need to stop when unrolling, avoiding the phenomenon that a lot of waste products are produced because of stopping when unrolling, and increasing the producing efficiency at the same time. The motion of clamping the free end of the pole sheet and drawing the free end to each rolling wheel can be automatically completed by setting the drawing structure. Two or more guiding wheels for clamping the guiding pole sheet can be set to make the transmission of the pole sheet more stable and reliable.
NOVELTY - Solar energy supplying testing pile used in sacrificial anode and cathode protection system in electrochemistry field, the system includes: a testing pile (1), a sacrificial anode (2), a reference electrode (3), a protected cathode (4), a piece of cable (5), a testing pipe shell (6), a cathode connector (7), an anode connector (8), a reference electrode connector (9) and a connecting plate (10). The connecting plate (10) on the testing pile (1) is equipped with a measuring instrument (12) with a digital display apparatus (11) and a working switch (13) for providing electric power for the measuring instrument; chargeable cells (24), which are charged by solar cells (22), directly provides power supply to the measuring instrument (12). The utility model utilizes solar energy to provide power supply, it is economical and practicable; there is no need to maintain and repair in period of validity; inspectors do not need to carry apparatuses and instruments and only need to press the working switch to read data; it is able to save time for ten times and will not generate measurement error because it does not need to connect by using the apparatus pen to contact the terminals.
NOVELTY - The hetero electrical photocell converts energy of electromagnetic radiation into electric power, which can be used for producing solar cells.    USE - Hetero electrical photocell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of photocell is increased by inserting metal nano particles closed in polymer envelop into photosensitive layer, while making it possible to form second semiconductor polymer metal junction and by the possibility of converting the electromagnetic radiation into electric power in a visible and infrared light spectrum.
NOVELTY - The fabrication method involves introducing hydrogen particles operable in photonic mode within the vicinity of cleave region through a surface region of a tile shaped semiconductor device using high energy implantation process. The surface region of the tile shaped semiconductor substrate is coupled to the first surface region of a substrate which is cleaved to remove the first thickness of semiconductor material from the tile shaped semiconductor device, and forming a solar cell by the tile shape overlying the substrate    USE - Fabrication method for photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell in semiconductor substrate using large scale implant process.    ADVANTAGE - Performs techniques in manufacturing large substrates in cost effective and efficient manner. Provides Fresnel lens on backside of glass or other material to scatter or redirect light to oblique angles, thus increasing collection efficiency in the thin cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembly of photovoltaic system;    (2) and a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the simplified process flow for forming solar cell using transferred growth template.
NOVELTY - A heating element (30), arranged proximate to a cell (12), includes a variable electrical resistance relative to a temperature to which the heating element is exposed. The heating element is electrically resistive at a first temperature and electrically conductive at a second temperature greater than the first temperature.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cold start-up since fuel cell is efficiently heated to desired operating temperature while eliminating use of temperature sensors and controllers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell heating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cell (12)    Stack (13)    Accumulator (14)    Heating element (30)
NOVELTY - A nanowall structure (101) consisting of network of connected wall structure is formed on the surface of a substrate (102). The layer with photoactive junction is arranged over the nanowall structure. The nanowall structure provided with the bifacial arrangement is arranged on the substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic device for solar panel and optoelectronic device (both claimed), photo detector, LED and laser for biosensing.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the photovoltaic device can be improved. The light degradation in the photovoltaic device can be reduced. The cost of the photovoltaic device can be reduced. The photovoltaic device can be fabricated easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for making photovoltaic device; and    (2) solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Nanowall structure (101)    Substrate (102)
NOVELTY - A multilayered film (105) is deposited on a portion of a substrate (110) having a pair of surfaces (115,120). The multilayered film consists of polycrystalline layer, amorphous layer, tunnel junction layer, p-doped, n-doped, intrinsic layers. The elongated nanostructures (125) are formed on a tunnel junction (140) of mutilayered film. A conformal layer (130) forming a portion of photoactive junction such as p-n or p-i-n junction is arranged on the elongated nanostructures. The thickness of amorphous layer and conformal layer are 5-50000 Angstrom and 30-4000 Angstrom respectively.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell of solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency and performance of the device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making a photovoltaic device; and    (2) solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of Photovoltaic device.    Multilayered film (105)    Substrate (110)    Surfaces (115,120)    Elongated nanostructures (125)    Conformal layer (130)    Tunnel junction (140)
NOVELTY - A compartmentalized storage tank (42) comprises housing, oxygen storage sections (44) and water storage section (46) disposed within the housing and separated by movable divider (48), and constant force spring disposed between housing and movable divider to exert constant force on movable divider and cause a pressure in oxygen storage section to be greater than that in water storage section, thus defining constant pressure differential (i.e. 2 psi). The constant force spring is self-winding spring or flat-wound spring having zero spring rate.    USE - Compartmentalized storage tank for an electrochemical cell system useful for low gravity, zero gravity and normal gravity environments.    ADVANTAGE - The storage tank provides an electrochemical cell system that is capable of operating in low-gravity environment (i.e. at gravity environment of 0.1-9 m/s2). In use, the electrochemical cell system eliminates the need for external pumps and external electrical supply needed for the operation of those external pumps, thus the system can serve as stand-alone system for electrical needs. The electrochemical cell system has increased reliability relative to conventional systems because it has fewer moving components. It uses fewer parts and integrates others, thus providing more compact system than that in the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell system comprising electrochemical cell (30) and compartmentalized storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded cross-sectional view of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (30)    Compartmentalized storage tank (42)    Oxygen storage sections (44)    Water storage section (46)    Movable divider (48)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has an active region (106) including nanostructures (115) formed of a III-V compound semiconductor; and a band gap altering element incorporated into the compound semiconductor. The concentration of the band gap altering element is non-uniform to create segments (117) in each nanostructure. Each of the segments has a band gap. The band gap of a particular segment is established by concentration of the band gap altering element. The concentration of the band gap altering element is non-uniform throughout the active region to create energy wells of different energy levels.    USE - Solar cell having graded energy well, e.g. a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is compatible with solar concentration systems, which focus electromagnetic radiation many times onto the solar cell. The base substrate has good heat conductivity and provides mechanical support, and may be optimized for high reflectivity. Reduces the per-watt ownership cost of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the single junction solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Contact/window (102)    Active region (106)    Nanostructures (115)    Segments (117)
NOVELTY - A set of nanoparticles include nanoparticles which contain set of group IV atoms arranged in a spherical configuration. Each nanoparticle of the set of nanoparticles has sphericity of 1-2, diameter of 4-100 nm and sintering temperature less than melting temperature of the set of group IV atoms.    USE - Set of nanoparticles as semiconductor for forming junction in electrical devices such as solar cell. Can also be used for computers, cellular phones and photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The set of group IV nanoparticles economically forms an efficient junction such as p-n junction and metal silicon junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A set of nanoparticles include nanoparticles which contain set of group IV atoms arranged in a spherical configuration. Each nanoparticle of the set of nanoparticles has sphericity of 1-2, diameter of 4-100 nm and sintering temperature less than melting temperature of the set of group IV atoms. Each nanoparticle of the set of nanoparticles further includes one of a set of group III dopant atoms and a set of group V dopant atoms. The set of nanoparticles is suspended in a colloidal dispersion which is a Newtonian fluid. The precursor gas for forming set of group IV nanoparticles comprises silicon. The set of group IV nanoparticles are formed as crystalline nanoparticles or amorphous nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A porous silicon solar cell formed on a thin plate type silicon substrate and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to obtain aiming thickness and surface reflectivity from the solar cell itself and to improve efficiency of photoelectric energy transformation by forming front and rear porous silicon layers using a wet chemical etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A front porous silicon layer(400) is formed on a front surface of a P type silicon substrate by using a first wet chemical etching process. An N type silicon emitter layer(300) is formed on the front porous silicon layer. A rear porous silicon layer(200) is formed on a rear surface of the substrate by using a second wet chemical etching process. An ARC(Anti-Reflective Coating) is formed on the N type silicon emitter layer.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The laminated film (20) is obtained by laminating at least two layers of thin film on a base material (10). The uppermost layer (21) of the laminated film has Vickers hardness of 1200-2500 Hv.    USE - Laminated film used for optical element such as lens, solid-state image pickup device and solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent absorption resistance and improved transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The laminated film is obtained by laminating at least two layers of thin film on a base material. The uppermost layer of the laminated film has Vickers hardness of 1200-2500 Hv. The uppermost layer contains titanium nitride, silicon nitride or zirconia. The lower layer (22) contains silica or alumina. The laminated film further comprises layer (A) containing titanium dioxide, silicon oxynitride, silicon nitride, titanium nitride, tantalum oxide, zirconia or cerium oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of laminated film.    Base material (10)    Laminated film (20)    Uppermost layer (21)    Lower layer (22)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive paste contains inorganic powder. The inorganic powder contains metal powder including aluminum as main component. The inorganic powder has oxidation start temperature of 600-660 degrees C.    USE - Electroconductive paste used for manufacturing photoelectric transducers (claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste suppresses the back surface electrode and semiconductor substrate with reduced surface resistance of back surface electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Reverse conductivity type diffusion region (2)    Light-receiving electrode (4)    Back surface electrode (5)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) comprises a cover (9) that covers the lamination structure comprising an electroconductive sheet (8), a conductive layer (7), an isolation sheet (6), a p-type layer (3), a boundary sheet (4), an n-type layer (2), and a metal-mesh (5), that are sequentially laminated, along the circumferential direction. A wiring is electrically connected to the electroconductive sheet, through which the electric current (I) from the external load (10) is provided.    USE - Solar cell such as single-crystal silicon-type solar cell, polycrystalline-silicon-type solar cell, amorphous-silicon-type solar cell, compound-semiconductor type solar cell, etc., used in manufacturing of semiconductor IC.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be easily manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    N-type layer (2)    P-type layer (3)    Boundary sheet (4)    Metal-mesh (5)    Isolation sheet (6)    Conductive layer (7)    Electroconductive sheet (8)    Cover (9)    External load (10)    Electric current (I)
NOVELTY - A controller (64) switches the control of power conditioner (3) from electric power control to voltage or frequency control during power failure. A detector (71) detects the electric power of an electrical socket (7) as electric power value. The controller maintains the output of the power conditioner within predetermined output by increasing and decreasing the electric power of the surplus electric power processing heater (65) according to increase and decrease in electric power value.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device e.g. lithium ion battery in uninterruptible power system, lead storage battery in general household applications and vehicle mounted hybrid motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - Independent operation is enabled even during power failure. A stabilized load tracking property is realized and hence a stabilized supply of electric power with respect to the desired apparatus is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power generating device control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power conditioner (3)    Electrical socket (7)    Controller (64)    Surplus electric power processing heater (65)    Detector (71)
NOVELTY - A titanium-oxide film (12) is an anatase-type titanium oxide having needle crystal (crystal-orientation property) with which crystallographic axis selectively grew along vertical direction from one surface of a substrate (11).    USE - Titanium-oxide film is used for semiconductor electrode used as cathode of dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed) used as power supply for calculator and electrical power supply for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor electrode formed using titanium-oxide film provides dye-sensitized solar cell with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded view of the semiconductor electrode provided with titanium-oxide film.    Semiconductor electrode (10)    Substrate (11)    Titanium-oxide film (12)    Porous layer (13)    Transparent-electrode film (15)
NOVELTY - A novel high molecular compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel high molecular compound is used for electroluminescent light emitting element (claimed), organic transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound provides light emitting element having excellent electric-charge injection and transport property, and high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel high molecular compound of formula (1) is new.    R1=transportable group;    R2-R4=1-12C alkyl group optionally substituted by H or halogen, 1-12C alkoxy or (un)substituted alkylthio group, 6-26C aryl, aryloxy or arylthio group, heteroalkyloxy or hetero arylthio group, 2-12C (un)substituted alkenyl group, or alkynyl group optionally substituted by 3-20C heteroaryl group, -NQ1Q2-, -C?=N-, or -NO2;and    Q1,Q2=1-12C alkyl group optionally substituted by H, 6-26C substituted aryl, or 3-20C heteroaryl group.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains furan-containing compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte is used for electrochemical device (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery, electrical-double-layer capacitor, dye-sensitized solar cell, and for power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has excellent electroconductivity at high temperature with low viscosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains furan-containing compound of formula (I).    R1=H or 1-18C alkyl group;    R2-R4=H or 1-6C alkyl group;and    A=acid component.
NOVELTY - The silicon solution (L) in the casting mold (10) is heated in the final step by heaters (5) including concentric circular ring-shaped temperature-controlled heating elements (5a-5c), such that temperature gradient is concentric circular-shaped from the center to the outer periphery of the mold. An inert gas is sprayed towards the inner wall of the mold to cool the silicon solution.    USE - Manufacturing method of silicon ingot for polycrystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The foreign material present in the silicon solution can be floated. Hence foreign material can be removed easily and utilization efficiency of silicon ingot can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon solution is rotated at 1-2 rpm until weight of residual liquor of silicon solution is 5-10% or less of the weight of silicon solution at the starting of solidification. The silicon solution is poured into the casting mold when nitrogen concentration of the silicon solution exceeds solution limit in room temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the solidification apparatus used in silicon ingot manufacturing process.    Heaters (5)    Concentric circular ring-shaped temperature-controlled heating elements (5a-5c)    Casting mold (10)    Cooling units (12,13)    Silicon solution (L)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a photovoltaic cell (11) that is provided with several photoelectric converting layers (13) that are arranged in a planar direction on a p-type gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate (12). The photovoltaic cell comprises a light receiving surface electrode (18) and a back surface electrode (19) formed in the respective light receiving and back surface sides of the photoelectric converting layer. The light receiving surface side has the lens group (L) that is formed in a position with respect to the photoelectric converting layers.    USE - Condensing type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved by arranging the lens group with respect to the photoelectric converting layers. Thus the solar cell can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Photovoltaic cell (11)    P-type GaAs substrate (12)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Light receiving surface electrode (18)    Back surface electrode (19)    Lens group (L)
NOVELTY - A gas shutoff mechanism (50) equipped with an flow path structural material (52), isolates inflow of fuel gas between gas supply hole and fuel gas flow path during power generation of the fuel cell. An electric current bypass mechanism bypasses a deterioration cell when the fuel cell is isolated by the isolation unit.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of fuel gas is reduced. The inflow of reactive gas can be isolated easily and efficiently in a required cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the gas shutoff mechanism in the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas shutoff mechanism (50)    Flow path structural material (52)    Gas flow path (54)    Heater (56)    Silicon rubber (58)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) changes output current of fuel cell (10). A measurement unit acquires change rate of output voltage of fuel cell. An acquisition unit acquires reference change rate of output voltage to change rate of output current. An electrostatic-capacitance acquisition unit acquires electrostatic capacitance of capacitor based on difference of reference change rate and change rate of output voltage. A diagnostic unit diagnoses internal moisture content in hydrogen pole side of fuel cell based on electrostatic capacitance of capacitor.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The internal moisture content of the fuel can be diagnosed correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electric current sensor (12)    Cell monitor (13)    Air path (20)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The covering material has ( pi )-conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer (3) is formed on a metallic substrate (1). At least one portion of ( pi )-conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer is covered on the metallic substrate by etching process. The covering material covers the electroconductive microparticles adhered in etching hole.    USE - Covering material used for electric contact, terminal, electrode for dye-sensitized solar cell, and metal separator for fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The covering material has excellent corrosion resistance and electrical-conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The covering material has ( pi ) conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer is formed on a metallic substrate. At least one portion of ( pi ) conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer is covered on the metallic substrate by etching process. The ( pi ) conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer covers electroconductive microparticles adhered in etching hole. The metallic substrate contains aluminum, titanium, iron, copper and its alloy. The electroconductive microparticles are carbon microparticles containing graphite and/or carbon black, excluding resin binder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of covering material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of manufacturing of covering material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metallic substrate (1)    Electroconductive microparticles layer (2)    Conjugated system electroconductive polymeric layer (3)    Metal oxide (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a transparent resin layer (15) on a transparent insulation substrate (12) and embedding current collection electrode pattern (19) on the resin layer. The transparent resin layer is cured to form a transparent cured resin layer (16). A single crystal silicon layer (17) comprising conductive silicon layers (21,22) is formed on the transparent cured resin layer and an electrode (23) is formed on the single crystal silicon layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of single crystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light conversion efficiency of the solar cell and crystalline property of the solar cell are improved by using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing process of the single crystal silicon solar cell.    Transparent insulation substrate (12)    Transparent resin layer (15)    Transparent cured resin layer (16)    Single crystal silicon layer (17)    Current collection electrode pattern (19)    Conductive silicon layers (21,22)    Electrode (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing the laminated structure (7) including solar cell element between resin sheets and cover sheets, using transparent pressurization sheet (13). The heated light having 1.1 micrometers wavelength and spectroscopy luminance which is 30% or less of the maximum luminance, is irradiated to the laminated structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The small solar cell module can be manufactured easily and the productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (7)    Transparent pressurization structure (13)    Light irradiation unit (14)    Solar cell module manufacturing apparatus (20)    Buffer layer (22)
NOVELTY - A Pigment has an indolizine structure having an electron-attracting group.    USE - Pigment is used for electrode in photoelectric transducer (both claimed) for solar cell and color filter of LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The pigment provides photoelectric transducer having excellent durability and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Working electrode (10)    Electroconductive substrates (11,21)    Conductive substrate (11A)    Conductive layers (11B,22)    Metal oxide semiconductor layer (12)
NOVELTY - The contact combustion-type gas detecting element (1) has a spherical combustion catalyst region (12) formed covering a coil-shaped noble metal wire (11) by baking a paste-form combustion catalyst containing catalyst support and noble metal catalyst. The diameter and surface volume of the catalyst region are 0.3mm or less and less than 0.014mm3 respectively. The catalyst support contains ceria mixed with metal oxide such as alumina or alumina-silica.    USE - Contact combustion-type gas detection element for gas sensor. Can also be used in detection of leakage of hydrogen gas in fuel cell of electric vehicle, industrial stationary type gas detection alarm, portable gas detector, domestic gas alarm, gas concentration measurement and monitoring apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The wettability of the catalyst support is improved by using ceria and metal oxide, hence combustion catalyst region of small surface volume can be formed easily. The resistance value of the noble metal wire is stabilized easily at the time of starting and the initial stage settling time is shortened, since the temperature of vicinity of the catalyst region passes to the noble metal wire easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of contact combustion-type gas detection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas detection element.    Contact combustion-type gas detection element (1)    Coil-shaped noble metal wire (11)    Combustion catalyst region (12)
NOVELTY - A pigment (15c) consists of a bis(4-azobenzene) silane diol.    USE - Pigment used for dye sensitizing solar cell using photoelectric transducer (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pigment has high absorbance index in visible region. The dye sensitizing solar cell formed using pigment has excellent durability, and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of pigment which involves cooling 4-iodo azobenzene-containing solution to (-)60-(-)70 degrees C, adding N-butyl-lithium-containing solution, stirring at (-)70-(-)20 degrees C for 0.5-1 hour to generate a lithio azobenzene-containing solution, cooling the lithio azobenzene-containing solution to (-)60-(-)70 degrees C, adding tetrachlorosilane, stirring at (-)70 degrees C-room temperature for 12-17 hours to obtain a solution containing bis(4-azobenzene) dichlorosilane, washing the solution containing bis(4-azobenzene) dichlorosilane using saturated salt solution, performing distillation, and recrystallizing using hexane and ether.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional drawing of dye sensitizing solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectric transducer (11)    Transparent electroconductive glass (14)    Titanium oxide particles (15a)    Porous membrane (15b)    Pigment (15c)
NOVELTY - A cis-dichloro-bis(2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic-acid-N,N') ruthenium (II) (1 mol) is reacted with hydrated tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium (1.8-2.2 mol), and further reacted with thiocyanic acid tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium, to obtain cis-bis(2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic-acid-4'-carboxylate N,N') bis(thiocyante N)ruthenium (II) acid bis(tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium).    USE - For manufacturing cis-bis(2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic-acid-4'-carboxylate N,N') bis(thiocyante N) ruthenium (II) acid bis(tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium) for sensitizing dye used for porous semiconductor layer used for photoelectric-conversion material of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cis-bis(2,2'-bipyridine-4-carboxylic-acid-4'-carboxylate N,N') bis(thiocyante N)ruthenium (II) acid bis(tetra-(n-butyl)ammonium) having high purity and excellent photoelectric change efficiency, is manufactured effectively.
NOVELTY - (2,2'-bisbenzimidazolate) bis(8-quinolinolate) ruthenium (II) (2) is new.    USE - For preparing metal-complex dye solution (claimed) for dye-sensitized solar cells, organic electroluminescent elements, molecule switching elements, molecule memories, and molecule photodiodes.    ADVANTAGE - The new bibenzimidazolate bis(quinolinolate) ruthenium (II) has high absorbency index and electron-transfer property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - (2,2'-Bisbenzimidazolate) bis(8-quinolinolate) ruthenium (II) of formula (2), is new    R1-R8 = H or optionally substituted hydrocarbon, or optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon ring is formed with carbon atom which form one group and couple;and    R9-R14 = H, alkoxy, hydroxyl, or optionally substituted hydrocarbon, or optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring or optionally substituted aliphatic hydrocarbon ring is formed with carbon atom which form one group and couple.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) 2,2'-bisbenzimidazolate (p-cymene) dimethyl formaldehyde ruthenium dichloride salt of formula (1);    (2) manufacture of 2,2'-bisbenzimidazolate (p-cymene) dimethyl formaldehyde ruthenium (II) halogenated salt of formula (3), which involves reacting dihaloruthenium (II) of formula: (RuX2L)n and 2,2-bisbenzimidazole of formula (4), in a solvent; and    (3) manufacture of (2,2'-bisbenzimidazolate) bis(8-quinolinolate) ruthenium (II).    R1-R8 = as above;    X = halogen;    L = neutral ligand;    S' = solvent molecule;and    n = 1 or 2.
NOVELTY - 2,2'-binaphtho imidazole type compound (1), is new.    USE - Used as ligand of binuclear metal complex pigment (claimed) used in dye sensitized solar cell, organic electroluminescent element, molecular switching element, molecular memory and molecular photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The 2,2'-binaphtho imidazole type compound provides metal complex having excellent electron transfer property and high absorbency index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 2,2'-binaphtho imidazole type compound of formula (1), is newR1-R6=H, 6C or less alkyl, preferably methyl or ethyl, 6C or less alkoxy, preferably methoxy or ethoxy, optionally substituted hydrocarbon or may form 6 membered aromatic hydrocarbon ring optionally substituted with alkyl group or alkoxy group, or aliphatic hydrocarbon ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the 2,2'-binaphtho imidazole type compound;    (2) metal complex of formula (3) containing 2,2'-binaphtho imidazole type compound as ligand; and    (3) binuclear metal complex pigment solution with high absorbency index, which is prepared by dissolving the metal complex.    (JP2007277146A-002skc)    R1-R6=same as defined above;    L=chelate type multidentate ligand;and    X=counter ion.
NOVELTY - A high-proton conductive composite particle consists of a layer comprising hydroscopic compound, continuously formed on oxide particles lump surface. The oxide particles containing metal is chosen from silicon, titanium and/or zirconium, or semi metal aggregate. The hydroscopic compound contains phosphorus pentoxide and/or boron trioxide.    USE - For high-proton conductive composite particle aggregate used for solid oxide fuel cell (both claimed) used for electric power generating device, and also used for electrochemical field and ion sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The high-proton conductive composite particle provides conductive composite particle aggregate having excellent water holding capacity, workability, proton conductivity and reliability, and is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite particles.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode (1c) formed on an electrolyte layer (1e) and an anode (1a) formed on a metal substrate (4). A non-conductive structure comprising a spacer and gasket (5) is arranged between the metal substrate and a current collector (2) extending from the electrode mounted on an electrolyte layer. The cathode, anode and electrolyte layer are surrounded by the non-conductive structure.    USE - Fuel cell used in fuel cell stack assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The operating performance of the fuel cell is improved and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack assembly is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a non-conductive structure arranged between a metal substrate and a current collector extending from an electrode mounted on an electrolyte layer. An interconnect plate (3) made of metal, ferritic stainless steel and conductive ceramic is mounted on the current collector made of metallic material such as steel and ferritic stainless steel. The current collector is in the form of mesh, woven mesh, knitted mesh, perforated metal, mechanically perforated metal, chemically etched metal, expanded metal, metal foam, metal wool, individual strands of wire or its combination. A diffuser structure comprising mesh, mesh-like structure, multiple layers of mesh, woven material and foam is formed adjacent to the electrode mounted on the electrolyte layer. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack assembly;    (2) fuel cell manufacturing method; and    (3) fuel cell stack assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Anode (1a)    Cathode (1c)    Electrolyte layer (1e)    Current collector (2)    Interconnect plate (3)    Metal substrate (4)    Gasket (5)
NOVELTY - A diphenyl amine derivative, is new.    USE - In electrophotographic photoconductor (claimed) useful for image forming apparatus; and in solar battery and electroluminescence element.    ADVANTAGE - The diphenyl amine derivative has the excellent solubility to a solvent and compatibility to a binding resin, capable of obtaining an electrophotographic photoconductor having the excellent sensitivity; and has high hole transfer ability. The electrophotographic photoconductor has the excellent sensitivity, capable of effectively preventing generation of the black dots in a synthesized image; and has high speed, high performance or like in various image forming apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diphenyl amine derivative of formula (I) is new.    R1-R12=alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, aryl, aralkyl (all optionally substituted) or H;    Z=ring structure linked with benzene ring, which is 4 to 8-membered ring including H, N, O, C or S atom;    m1, m2, n1 and n2=0 or 1;and    m1+n1 and m2+n2=1 or 2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the compound (I); and    (2) an electrophotographic photoconductor comprising a photoconductor layer provided on a conductive base member, where the photoconductor layer contains the diphenyl amine derivative (I).
NOVELTY - The circuit has a solar energy cell with an output interface that is connected with a charging interface of a lithium cell, where the output interface of the lithium cell is connected with a boost-up circuit. Another charging interface of the lithium cell is connected with a power source adapter through a charging protective circuit. An input end of the boost-up circuit is connected in parallel with a radio set circuit, and the output interface of the lithium cell is connected with an LED light and a violet-light lamp for cash verification.    USE - Multi-functional solar charger circuit for a mobile phone, mpeg-1 audio layer 3 (MP3), mpeg-1 audio layer 4 (MP4), digital camera and interphone.    ADVANTAGE - The charger adopts the solar energy cell and the lithium cell, and supplies power to the lithium cell through the power source adapter and the charging protective circuit, when the sun has not risen, thus charging the mobile phone, mpeg-1 audio layer 3 (MP3), mpeg-1 audio layer 4 (MP4), digital camera, interphone and other electric appliance. The charger has functions of radio, illumination and cash verification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-functional solar charger circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a terminal i.e. an iron rivet terminal, plated with tin pressed into a lead pole. A pole hole of a battery barrel body has a ring cone-shaped protuberance that is inserted into an end surface of the lead pole.    USE - Winding type lead-acid battery terminal sealing structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has better conductive performance, good leak tightness and high reliability. The combination position realizes no-glue sealing, thus popularizing a modified polypropylene material to be used in winding type battery barrel body, reducing the cost of the battery, and increasing the performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a winding type lead-acid battery terminal sealing structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a laser generator and an object stage using a working power source and a cooling system by a computer. A laser galvanized scanning system is controlled by computer program. Marking substrates are equalized to adjacent marking areas on X axis and Y axis by an X-Y axis screws and a servo motor system according to programs. Images are marked by the laser galvanized scanning system and imported by each marking area. The images of marking areas are combined to form substrate assembly.    USE - Method for laser marking solar cells of large-area in an amorphous-silicon thin-film solar cell fabrication field.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves marking speed and precision of the amorphous-silicon thin-film solar cell product, and marks complex images, thus improving production efficiency and reducing cost. The mechanical platform weight and running speed does not affect the precision of micro marking route.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a large-dimensioned laser marking solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for laser marking solar cells of large-area. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar cell, an LED light source and a light-emitting plate provided with LEDs in a containing space of a shell. A layer of a light accelerant material with thickness 0.3-0.7 micron is coated on a light absorption surface of the solar cell, where the light accelerant material is made of nanometer level titanium dioxide or titanium nitride. A UV light source i.e. LED, is located in a same direction of the light-emitting plate, where wave length of the LED is between 300-400 nanometers.    USE - Solar LED illumination device such as solar LED street lamp, solar LED projection lamp, solar LED floodlight and solar LED tunnel lamp (all claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar LED illumination device.
NOVELTY - The utility model claims PECVD equipment used for manufacturing thin film amorphous silicon solar cells, wherein, the vacuum chamber is sealing long cube which is composed of outer shell body composed of structural component and insulating component, electric heating board, heating radiating board and rail car; box reactor is composed of air cavity made up of cover board, workable ceramics insulation block and micro-pore type electrode plate and reacting cavity composed of damped nozzle and electrode plate; glass substrate is set in the box reactor; several box reactors are set on the rail car; under the condition of glow discharge and certain temperature, reacting gas through decomposition reaction makes thin film amorphous silicon evenly distribute on the glass substrate; the produced waste gas through damped nozzle evenly enters the vacuum chamber; waste gas through pressure pump and mechanical pump unit are introduced to gas reacting tower for tail gas treatment. The newly produced thin film amorphous silicon solar cells have even film layer and uniform microcosmic study, simple operation and good repeatability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a catalyst layer (10) including methanol oxidation catalyst, which is arranged in the position facing a gap between cathodes (2) located in the other surface of electrolyte layer (1). A fuel vaporization layer (13) supplies vaporization fuel to anodes (3) located in one surface of electrolyte layer, for making anode catalyst layer (7) to vaporize liquid fuel such as methanol aqueous solution or liquid methanol with the concentration of greater than 50 mol%.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for use as battery in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The output deterioration of fuel cell at the time of electric power generation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the DMFC.    Electrolyte layer (1)    Cathodes (2)    Anodes (3)    Anode catalyst layer (7)    Catalyst layer (10)    Fuel vaporization layer (13)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains a carrier having an inorganic acid compound and ruthenium supported by the carrier. A source gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and an oxygen-containing gas are reacted in presence of the catalyst. The carbon monoxide in the source gas is selectively oxidized, and the carbon monoxide concentration in the source gas is reduced. The relative support depth (X) of ruthenium in catalyst cross-section along the radial direction is greater than or equal to 15. The relative support depth (X) is ratio of support depth of ruthenium with respect to radius of catalyst particles.    USE - Catalyst is used for reducing carbon monoxide concentration, and for producing high-concentration hydrogen-containing gas used as cathode side fuel for fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst efficiently reduces the carbon monoxide concentration in the production gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for producing high-concentration hydrogen-containing gas.
NOVELTY - Novel aromatic compound (1) has amino group at the terminal.    USE - Aromatic compound used as sensitizing dye for photoelectric-conversion material for forming photoelectric-conversion electrode used for photoelectric-conversion battery (all claimed) such as dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic compound has a broad adsorption band in visible region, and is effectively used as photofunctional material for photoelectric conversion. The energy level of highest and lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals of the aromatic compound is controlled easily. The photoelectric-conversion battery comprising the aromatic compound has high stability and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Novel aromatic compound of formula (1) has amino group at the terminal.    R1,R3,R4,R5=hydrogen or optionally substituted monovalent organic residue, where R1 and R2 forms a ring or R1 and/or R2 together with X forms a ring, and R3 is anchor group that can be linked to an inorganic porous material having semiconductor properties;    X=optionally substituted bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon or more than bivalent hydrocarbon, where two or more rings of the bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon are optionally condensed;    Y=optionally substituted bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon in which two or more rings are optionally condensed, where at least one of X and Y is bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group substituted with one or fluorine atom;    Z=optionally substituted (bivalent aromatic heterocyclic group, bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon group and/or bivalent unsaturated hydrocarbon group), where two or more rings of bivalent aromatic heterocyclic group and bivalent aromatic hydrocarbon cyclic group are optionally condensed, and forms pi conjugation from X to anchor group;    m=1-3;and    n=0 or 1.    The double bond of aromatic compound (1) forms cis-trans isomer.
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes (114,116) that are electrically coupled to sides of semiconductor layers (102,108) respectively. The electrodes are configured such that lower surface of semiconductor layer (102) or upper surface of another semiconductor layer (108) is substantially unoccluded by electrodes.    USE - Laterally configured electro optical device for photovoltaic (PV) and electroluminescent (EL) devices. Can also be used in lighting and display applications and discrete device such as image sensor and solar cell, still camera, video camera and copier.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation of dielectric filters between semiconductor layers of electro optical device can improve the sensitivity of multiple wavelength laterally configured PV device and color control of multiple wavelength laterally configured EL device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side plan view of the electro optical device.    Substrate (100)    Semiconductor layers (102,108)    Electrodes (114,116)    Gate electrode (400)    Gate insulator (402)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrodes, a housing having an interior surface having volume in which electrodes are disposed, and aperture through which air gas stream is passed into fluid communication, and a humidity-controlling component. The humidity-controlling component contained in the fluid communication is contacted with the air gas stream after contacting with the electrodes. The humidity-controlling component controls relative humidity of the air gas stream.    USE - Apparatus is used for controlling humidity in electrochemical cell, fuel cell and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus stably maintains humidity inside fuel cell, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus has electrodes, a housing having an interior surface having volume in which electrodes are disposed, and aperture through which air gas stream is passed into fluid communication, and a humidity-controlling component. The humidity-controlling component contained in the fluid communication is contacted with the air gas stream after contacting with the electrodes. The humidity-controlling component controls relative humidity of the air gas stream. The humidity-controlling component contains saturated aqueous solution, and metal salt containing alkali earth metal halide or rare earth metal halide, preferably metal nitrate, metal sulfate and/or metal phosphate. The humidity-controlling component is a solution containing lithium chloride, potassium acetate, magnesium chloride, potassium carbonate, magnesium nitrate, sodium bromide, cobalt chloride, sodium nitrite, strontium chloride, sodium nitrate, sodium chloride, potassium bromide, ammonium sulfate, potassium chloride, strontium nitrate, barium chloride, potassium nitrate and/or potassium sulfate. The electrodes have anode, cathode, and tertiary electrode disposed within the volume. The anode contains hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - The solar cell includes a photovoltaic cell structure (7) with photovoltaic cell (10) arranged on an epitaxial layer (3a). A bypass diode (9) arranged on backside of a back electrode (15) that is arranged below the epitaxial layer (3a), consists of an epitaxial layer (3b). The bypass diode and the photovoltaic cell are electrically connected. The bypass diode bypasses the electric current so that the electric current does not flow into the photovoltaic cell when reverse bias acts on the photovoltaic cell structure.    USE - Solar cell e.g. compound solar cell and silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell and the bypass diode can be manufactured simultaneously because both of them consist of respective epitaxial layers. The reliability of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Epitaxial layers (3a,3b)    Photovoltaic cell structure (7)    Bypass diode (9)    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Back electrode (15)
NOVELTY - The plasma generator has a chamber (1) provided with a pair of surface wave plasma (SWP) units (11) at the upper side and another chamber (3) provided with a pair of SWP units at the lower side, and provided with respective plasma production spaces (B). A conveyance mechanism (7) is provided to convey a workpiece (W) through the chambers so as to treat the upper surface and the lower surface of the workpiece respectively in the chambers.    USE - Plasma generator. Uses include but are not limited to plasma generation e.g. surface wave plasma generation for use in ashing and chemical vapor deposition processing in manufacturing liquid crystal panel and solar cell array.    ADVANTAGE - Since two vacuum chambers with specific arrangement are provided several surfaces of the workpiece can be treated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the plasma generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Chambers (1,3)    Conveyance mechanism (7)    SWP unit (11)    Plasma production space (B)    Workpiece (W)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte comprises polymer, electrolyte salt and solvent which are polymer alloys of fluoride vinylidene hexafluoro acetone copolymer, polyfluoride vinylidene, polycarbonate, ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer and/or poly (meth)acrylate.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Can also be used in other electrochemical devices e.g. electrical double layer capacitor, sensor, electrochromic display and wet solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Has small internal resistance and favorable storing characteristic and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition is formed by mixing a dialkoxysilane (A) (in weight parts) (3 or less) which has a double bond, and an ethylene copolymer (B) (100).    USE - Crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition is used as sealing agent for sealing of solar cell element used for forming sealed sheet used in solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable ethylene copolymer composition has excellent insulating property and provides sealed sheet with excellent transparency, flexibility, heat resistance, durability and adhesiveness.
NOVELTY - A sealing agent composition contains a prepolymer containing a fluororesin (A) and an isocyanate compound (B) as structural component. The fluororesin has an isocyanate group and a reactive group.    USE - Sealing agent composition is used for sealing agent used for sealing electrolyte solution enclosed in dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing agent composition provides sealing agent having excellent adhesiveness with respect to electrode substrate. The sealing agent effectively seals the electrolyte solution enclosed in dye-sensitized solar cell, and provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent electrical power generation characteristics.
NOVELTY - A highly purified silicone manufacturing apparatus comprises zinc gas generator (1), production apparatus (2) which introduces and reacts tetrachlorosilane with liquid by zinc gas and produces silicone and/or silicone precursor, separation apparatus (3) which performs crystal growth and solid gas separation of silicone and melting apparatus (4) which melts separated silicone.    USE - Highly purified silicone manufacturing apparatus for solar cell or electronic component with low consuming energy and for eliminating future energy problems and global warming issue by carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is small and compact. The highly purified silicone can be obtained in high yield. Obstruction by reactive gas can be completely solved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reactor conceptual diagram of manufacturing apparatus.    Generator (1)    Production apparatus (2)    Separation apparatus (3)    Melting apparatus (4)    Pump (9)
NOVELTY - A titanium-oxide film is a porous membrane provided on a substrate. The porous membrane contains rutile type crystal acicular titanium oxide having diameter of 30-200 nm, and length of 0.5-20 mu m, and anatase-type crystal-grain-like titanium oxide having diameter of 5-400 nm.    USE - Titanium-oxide film is used for titanium-oxide membrane-electrode film for dye sensitizing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The titanium-oxide film economically provides dye sensitizing solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing apparatus (200) has a liquid fuel supply unit (110) having feed pump (112A), a desulfurizer (121), a retention tank (123), a detection unit and a control unit. The desulfurizer is filled with desulfurizing agent (121B) capable of desulfurizing liquid fuel (111A). The retention tank has inflow port into which desulfurized liquid fuel is passed, and outflow port. The detection unit detects quantity of liquid fuel retained in retention tank. The control unit controls drive state of feed pump by feed rate measured according to retention amount.    USE - Desulfurizing apparatus is used in manufacturing apparatus of fuel gas used for fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing apparatus efficiently enables desulfurization of liquid fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A desulfurizing apparatus (200) has a liquid fuel supply unit (110) having feed pump (112A) for supplying liquid fuel (111A), a desulfurizer (121), a retention tank (123), a detection unit and a control unit. The desulfurizer is filled with desulfurizing agent (121B) capable of carrying out desulfurization of liquid fuel supplied by supply unit. The retention tank has inflow port connected to desulfurizer and into which desulfurized liquid fuel is passed, and outflow port, which passes liquid fuel passed from inflow port. The detection unit detects the quantity of liquid fuel retained in retention tank. The control unit controls drive state of feed pump by feed rate measured according to retention amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of schematic structure of desulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid fuel supply unit (110)    Liquid fuel (111A)    Liquid fuel pump (112A)    Desulfurizer (121)    Desulfurizing agent (121B)    Heat exchange unit (122)    Retention tank (123)    Desulfurizing apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a fuel extrusion unit (30) that extrudes the liquid fuel stored in a fuel storage unit (20), to a fuel flow path (40) which induces the fuel towards a modifier. The extrusion unit includes a mechanism in which the fuel extrusion force along the flow path is reduced as the stored fuel decreases. A flow-control unit (50) enlarges the cross-sectional area of the flow path, when the fuel extrusion force is reduced along flow path.    USE - Fuel-supply container for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is supplied to the fuel cell or modifier without need for usage of the liquid-feeding pump, so that the consumption of electric power unnecessarily in the fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the fuel-supply container.    Fuel-supply container (1)    Fuel-storage unit (20)    Fuel extrusion unit (30)    Fuel flow path (40)    Flow-control unit (50)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing method involves providing a substrate, depositing on a first substrate a sequence of layers of semiconductor material forming a solar cell, mounting a semiconductor substrate on a flexible film, thinning the semiconductor substrate to a predetermined thickness, and attaching a flexible film to a surrogate substrate. Sequence of layers of semiconductor material is mounted directly adjacent to the flexible film.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables access of both anode and cathode terminals from the front side of cell due to integrated semiconductor structures mounted on flexible film including multi-junction solar cell and via.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing process involves depositing a silicon nitride coating (30) on front surface (20) of silicon wafer (10) over a negative-doped (n-doped) emitter layer (15), forming grooves in the front surface of wafer after depositing silicon nitride coating, adding dopant to the grooves of conductivity type opposite the p-dopant, treating back surface (65) of wafer to remove all or substantially all dopant having conductivity type opposite the p-dopant, forming back metal contact (50) over the back surface of wafer, and adding electrically conducting material to the grooves.    USE - Process for manufacturing photovoltaic cell (claimed) used for converting solar energy into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency by adding texture to wafer to increase amount of light energy that enters the photovoltaic cell. Obtains improved photovoltaic cell with higher efficiency for converting light to electrical current due to the treatment of the back surface of wafer to remove negative-dopant (n-dopant). Improves photovoltaic cell performance by at least about 3 percent e.g. at least about 4 percent due to removal of all or substantially all of the n-dopant from the back surface of wafer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a photovoltaic cell.    Silicon wafer (10)    N-doped emitter layer (15)    Front surface (20)    Silicon nitride coating (30)    Back metal contact (50)    Back surface (65)
NOVELTY - The film system has a refractive index, which lies between two layers with different refractive index and is provided between two layers with different refraction index. The film layer consists of multiple layers, whose refractive indices increases from the layer with the reduced refractive index towards the layer with the increased refractive index, or a layer, whose refractive index increases continuously from the layer with reduced refractive index to the layer with the increased refractive index.    USE - Film system for decreasing reflection loss, particularly by photovoltaic-solar cells, photovoltaic-solar modules and photovoltaic-thin film solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - The film system has a refractive index, which lies between both the layers with different refractive index and is provided between two layers with different refraction index, and thus ensures a simple requirement and a cost-intensive manufacturing of the photovoltaic-thin film solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a process of reflection with vertical incidence in dependence of the wavelength in the vacuum. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thin section solar module has different cell types (C1,C2) which deliver different electric voltage and current at even homogenous radiation of the module, and at operation near the maximum power point. The sub-group voltage and the number of elements in the sub-groups are so selected that cells belonging to a sub-group in series connection reaches a specific voltage. All the cells belonging to sub-group are connected in series and reach a specific sub-group voltage, where all sub-groups belonging to a group are connected in parallel.    USE - Thin solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The cells belonging to sub-group are connected in series and reach a specific sub-group voltage, where all sub-groups belonging to a group are connected in parallel, and thus ensures reduced losses and increased efficiency of a thin section solar module with different cell types.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of improving the efficiency of thin solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of two cells.    Incident light (17)    Light passing from one cell to another cell type (25)    Cell types (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The curtain has an installing bracket placed on an upper rail sealing sleeve, a rotate wheel device, an upper rail, a direction finder, a redirector, an adjusting bar, an adjusting bar handle, a lift rope, a pulling rope and a pulling rope handle, where the curtain is connected to a lift rope made of electrical material. A charging cell e.g. mobile phone lithium cell, and a charging control circuit board are placed on the upper rail sealing sleeve, indicating lamp and switch. The flexible solar cell is paved to form the solar cell curtain at the outer side of the rolling curtain.    USE - Flexible solar cell rolling curtain.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible solar cell is paved to form the solar cell curtain at the outer side of the rolling curtain, so that the rolling curtain has the function of shielding sun and decorating, and can generate electricity and light with the solar energy. The rolling curtain is simple in structure, easy to manufacture and set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a flexible solar cell rolling curtain.
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium piece (3), a membrane (4) and a carbon piece (5) placed in a shell (1) by overlapping. A carbon piece lug is led to an inner wall of the shell, and a lithium piece lug is connected to an anode post of a cover (2).    USE - Sub-pressure lithium battery for an electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The battery satisfies requirements of multiple electric appliances, and is convenient to operate. The battery has beautiful appearance. The cathode and the anode in the battery can be exchanged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sub-pressure lithium battery.    Shell (1)    Cover (2)    Lithium piece (3)    Membrane (4)    Carbon piece (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a work guide channel axially stably transversely fixed in the middle centre of a work platform. A feed-in system is installed on the left side of the work guide channel. A feed-in cylinder is fixed with the work platform by a feed-in cylinder bracket. Carrier transmission guide channels are separately installed at the entrance of a carrier push-in mouth and a carrier push-out mouth. A carrier transmission belt is installed between two carrier transmission guide channels at the front of the work guide channel, being parallel with the work guide channel.    USE - Automatic assembling device for use after lithium ion battery polar ear welding.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure, convenient operation, and can save energy. The device has high efficiency and excellent assembling consistency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an automatic assembling device.
NOVELTY - The device has a horizon impelling mechanism with a guide rail that is placed on a base plate. A vertical pressing mechanism is provided with a left and right blocks, which are provided on a reference block that is fixed on the base plate. Two through grooves are formed between the left and right blocks. An upper part of a groove is provided with an electrode ear pressed block driven by a cylinder through a cylinder press head and turret. An adhesive tape joggling connection plate is supported by a mounting clamp. A slide block is cooperated with a guide rail that is placed on base plate.    USE - Electrode ear protection adhesive tape affixing device for a lithium ion cell pole group.    ADVANTAGE - The device can make a protection adhesive tape to bend 360 degrees and wind the electrode ear, and can be separately used in in-parallel press rolling process after turning the tape at 180 degree, thus solving the problem of the tape even erasing the fraction defective of affixing effect of the tape, and hence increasing security of the lithium ion cell. The device is durable to use, and has novel design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode ear protection adhesive tape affixing device.
NOVELTY - The lithium cell has a battery unit provided in a barrel, and an upper cover board for sealing the barrel and a lower cover board. A supporting object i.e. hollow metal cylinder, is placed at axial centre of the battery unit and is formed with an axial opening. The supporting object and the lower cover board are integrated with each other. An upper end of the supporting object is furled, and multiple pores are set on a side wall of the supporting object.    USE - Columnar lithium cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery enables the heat energy collected in centre to be transferred to the lower cover board in time, so that good heat-yielding capability is achieved, high safety of the battery is ensured, and the battery explosion is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a columnar lithium cell.
NOVELTY - A level sensor (122) detects whether liquid level in an aqueous solution container (116) reaches either the upper limit or lower limit of predetermined range and outputs detection signals to a CPU. The CPU maintains the liquid level in the aqueous solution container within the predetermined range. The CPU detects abnormality existing in aqueous solution container based on liquid level detected by the level sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - Easily detects abnormality existing in aqueous solution container, circulation unit and protects fuel cell reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structural view of fuel cell system.    Aqueous solution container (116)    Level sensor (122)    Fuel pump (128)    Ultrasonic sensor (148)    Detection valve (150)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (12) is used for transporting water. A cooling system (10) provides a cooling loop (23) fluidly connected to fuel cell. The cooling system receives evaporated water from the fuel cell. The condenser (22) condenses the evaporated water to provide cooled water, which is returned to the fuel cell. A water transport plate (21) having a bubble pressure less than 34.5 kPa arranged within the fuel cell manages the water flow within the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The desired fuel cell performance can be obtained while using a low cost water transport plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for porous structure for use in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the evaporative cooling system.    Cooling system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air inlet (14)    Cathode (15)    Blower (16)    Anode (17)    Water transport plate (21)    Condenser (22)    Cooling loop (23)
NOVELTY - A coated flow field plate is produced by providing flow field plate comprising flow field surface; applying dry carbon powder to flow field surface; and buffing dry carbon powder into flow field surface.    USE - A coated flow field plate production method for electrochemical cells, e.g. in manufacture of durable fuel cell stacks.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a simple, fast and inexpensive production of flow field plate that exhibits increased durability under conditions of use.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor wafer having dispersed defects is pre-processed by annealing a semiconductor wafer (40) for gettering defects to defects and related clusters within at least one near-surface layer, and cooling the wafer for retaining the defects as clusters in the near surface layer, thus increasing the impurity level of the semiconductor wafer in near-surface layer and changing the distribution of the defects to a depth-dependent distribution within the wafers. The near surface layer including the impurity clusters is removed, for yielding a higher purity level denuded zone within the wafer.    USE - A method for pre-processing a semiconductor wafer (claimed) for forming solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method changes defect distribution across a wafer thickness to yield improved semiconductor wafers. It mitigates the effects of transition metals and other electrically active impurities in semiconductor wafers, and causes metallic impurities and other electrically active species, e.g. structural defects and other lattice irregularities or defects to less negatively affect solar cell performance characteristics, thus allowing profitable use of lower cost wafers for solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a semiconductor wafer fabrication system. The annealing steps uses rapid thermal annealing with ramp-rates of 1-80 degrees K/second and ramp-down rates of 1-80 degrees C/second at 400-1300 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart of forming a semiconductor solar cell.    Silicon (32)    Low grade silicon (36)    Ingot (38)    Wafer (40)    Wafer treatment (42)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a first cell including a germanium substrate having a diffusion region doped with n-type dopants including phosphorus and arsenic, where an upper portion of the diffusion region has a higher concentration of phosphorus atoms than arsenic atoms; and a second cell including a layer of either gallium arsenide or indium gallium arsenide disposed over the substrate.    USE - Solar cell (e.g., a triple-junction solar cell or a multi-junction solar cell) for converting incident light into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can attain 1 sun AMO (Not defined) efficiencies in excess of 26%; and provides an effective way of controlling the diffusion resulting in the formation of the active Ge junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nucleation layer is deposited over the germanium (Ge) substrate that has a lattice parameter equal to the lattice parameter of the Ge substrate. The solar cell is arranged to photoactively convert radiation from approximately UV radiation having a wavelength of approximately 1800 nm. The diffused phosphorus and arsenic in the Ge substrate have a diffusion profile arranged to provide current and voltage characteristics that optimize the power output of the solar cell. The solar cell may comprise an InGa(1-x)P layer on the surface of the Ge substrate, and a buffer layer on a surface of the InGa(1-x)P layer.    x=0-1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram that shows a schematic cross section of a triple-junction solar cell.
NOVELTY - A mask (150) is aligned such that its first peripheral portion is positioned over one of a first peripheral area and a second peripheral area of the semiconductor substrate (101), and such that its central opening is positioned over a central area of the substrate disposed between the first and second peripheral areas. Extrusion head (130) is moved relative to the substrate such that its outlet orifices are moved from a first position over the first peripheral area to a second position over the second peripheral area, whereby the outlet orifices pass over the central area of the substrate.    USE - Integrated circuit fabrication system for fabricating integrated circuit on semiconductor substrate in order to produce e.g. photovoltaic devices such as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing costs and complexity, and improves operating efficiency of photovoltaic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Extrusion of material is controlled such that the material is continuously extruded through the outlet orifices while the extrusion head is moved from the first position to the second position, whereby the extruded material forms elongated extruded structures on the central area of the semiconductor substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating an integrated circuit on a semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing an extrusion apparatus.    Extrusion apparatus (100)    Substrate (101)    Extrusion head (130)    Mask alignment mechanism (145)    Mask (150)
NOVELTY - An elliptical mirror (110) has initial focal point in line with the cover glass (100) and another focal point in the same location as the focal point of the parabolic reflector (200). A solar cell (400) is located below the opening of the parabolic reflector. The bottom surface of the cover rests on the edge portion of the parabolic reflector. The parabolic reflector collects the light and redirects the light to the initial focal point of the elliptical mirror which refocuses the light through another focal point and onto the solar cell.    USE - Solar concentrator in automobile head lamp and electro-optical system.    ADVANTAGE - The thin solar concentrator can be manufactured in light weight with low cost. The high powered solar concentrator can be used for hydrogen generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar concentrator array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar concentrator in head lamp.    Cover glass (100)    Elliptical mirror (110)    Parabolic reflector (200)    Light pipe (300)    Solar cell (400)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has masking plate comprising several apertures that extend through housing between the surfaces. A contact is in communication with power supply. A thrust plate urges metallized surface of substrate against contact and surfaces of masking plate. An electrode is in communication with power supply.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on substrate for photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The low stress interconnect line can be provided so that the strong bond can be formed on the surface of substrate efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming metal layer on solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for solar cell process.    Substrate formation step (202)    Seed layer formation step (204)    Conductor formation step (206)    Contact interface layer formation step (208)    Seed layer etching step (209)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises a substrate having primary and secondary surface, a conductive layer (220), and a multilayer structure (230) comprising alternate layers of polymer layer and electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the secondary surface of the substrate, and the multilayer structure is disposed on the conductive layer.    USE - Electrode is used for forming multilayer thin film for electrochromic article (both claimed), battery and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode comprises a substrate having primary and secondary surface, a conductive layer (220), and a multilayer structure (230) comprising alternate layers of polymer layer and electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer. The conductive layer is disposed on the secondary surface of the substrate, and the multilayer structure is disposed on the conductive layer. The electroactive chemical bound nanoparticle layer comprises nanoparticles such as titanium dioxide, and electroactive chemical such as ruthenium (II) complex, polyaniline, polypyridyl complex, viologen or their derivative. The polymer layer comprises polyacetylene, poly(para-phenylene) (PPA), poly(para-phenylene-vinylene) (PPV), polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyaniline, polyfluorene, poly(3-hexyl-thiophene), polynaphthalene, poly(p-phenylene sulfide), poly(3,4-alkylendioxythiophene) (PXDOT), or their derivatives. An electrochromic article formed using the electrode comprises counter electrode (260) which consists of antimony doped zinc oxide nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrode.    Conductive layer (220)    Multilayer structure (230)    Counter electrode (260)
NOVELTY - A thrust plate is configured to urge a metallized surface of a substrate (320) against a contact and a first surface of a masking plate. A first electrode in electrical communication with a first power supply, is electrically biased by the first power supply. A second electrode in electrical communication with a second power supply and electrically biased by the second power supply.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on solar cell substrate for use in photovoltaic cells fabrication.    ADVANTAGE - Reduce the cost of forming solar cells. Minimizes resistance losses as well as shadowing by finger segments. Produced a processed substrate to meet the required device performance goals and increase the system throughput, thus reducing the process sequence. Reduced the cost of forming contact structure for solar cells that have low resistivity and clearly defined features.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of forming a metal layer on a solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a solar cell during different stages of the process sequence.    Arc layer (311)    Substrate (320)    Seed layer (321)    Metal layer (322)    Conductor (325)
NOVELTY - A solar cell laminate comprises solar cell layer and preformed bi-layer sheet(s). The solar cell layer comprises electronically interconnected solar cell(s) and has a light-receiving side and a back side. The preformed bi-layer sheet (10) comprises a first sub-layer (12) of polyvinyl butyral and a second sub-layer (14) of metal or polymeric film.    USE - Solar cell laminate.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell laminate includes preformed bi-layer sheet having low blocking tendency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of manufacturing a solar cell laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a preformed bi-layer sheet.    Preformed bi-layer sheet (10)    First sub-layer (12)    Second sub-layer (14)
NOVELTY - An electrode is in electrical communication with a power supply. A flexible substrate assembly comprises a support that retains a portion of flexible substrate and actuator connected to support for positioning a metallized surface of flexible substrate in a desired position proximate to the electrode. A thrust plate urges the metallized surface against the contact, which is in communication with power supply and a surface of masking plate made of plastic, ceramic and glass.    USE - Apparatus for forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate for fabricating photovoltaic cell used in solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - A low cost flexible solar cell can be formed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate; and    (2) method of forming solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the process of forming metal layer on flexible solar cell substrate.    Substrate forming step (202)    Seed layer forming step (204)    Conductor forming step (206)    Optional contact layer forming step (208)    Optional etch seed layer forming step (209)
NOVELTY - A substrate receives the secondary surface of the semiconductor device. A planar element has preset sized aperture to surround the semiconductor device. The primary surface of the planar element which is mounted to the substrate is located to surround the semiconductor device, such that the semiconductor device is aligned by the aperture. The semiconductor device is mounted to the substrate in preset aligned position.    USE - Mount for semiconductor device such as energy conversion cell e.g. solar cell such as photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cost required for mounting the semiconductor device is reduced and the semiconductor device mounting process is simple. The electric current generated by each cell is transferred to the exterior for various applications and the cost required for generating and providing solar electricity is reduced, while simplifying the process of generating and providing electricity and reducing the manufacturing cost of the energy conversion cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming semiconductor device; and    (2) method of mounting energy conversion cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the array of concentrators of the energy conversion cell.    Front panel (105)    Strip (106)    Back panel (108)    Primary element (112)    Secondary element (114)
NOVELTY - A wiring element (2a) electrically connects a first electrode of one solar cell to a second electrode of other solar cell, and is connected onto a bus-bar electrode of the first electrode through a connection layer made from a first conductive resin containing conductive material. The connection layer is in contact with first main face of a photoelectric conversion element. First electrode has finger electrodes for collecting photo generated carriers produced in photoelectric conversion element, and bus-bar electrode for collecting photo generated carriers collected by finger electrodes.    USE - Solar cell module used as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of the solar cell module against the temperature changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the overall configuration of a solar cell module.    Solar cell (1a)    Wiring element (2a)    Translucent front protective element (3)    Back protective element (4)    Translucent sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - An electronic device module (10) comprises electronic device and polymeric material in contact with the device. The polymeric material comprises ethylene multi-block copolymer (having molecular weight distribution of greater than 1.3, density of less than 0.90 g/cc, 2% secant modulus of less than 150 megaPascal measured by ASTM D-882-02, melt point of less than 125 degrees C, alpha -olefin content of 10-80 wt.% and/or glass transition temperature of less than -35 degrees C); and optionally free radical initiator, vinyl silane (0.1 wt.%) and/or co-agent. The electronic device is soar cell (11).    USE - As electronic device module e.g. solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric materials exhibit good adhesion for the face surfaces of the device; and the polymeric material contains low density ethylene multi-block copolymers which is amorphous, provides flexibility and have good optical properties i.e. high transmission of visible and UV-light and low haze. The compositional structure of the ethylene multi-block copolymers do not require crosslinking to achieve the desired properties of a protective polymer component in an electronic device module, particularly with respect to thermal creep and modulus. The ethylene multi-block copolymers provide high tensile strength with better elastic recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an ethylene/non-polar alpha-olefin polymeric film having greater than or equal to 92% transmittance over the wavelength of 400-1100 nanometers, and a water vapor transmission rate of less than 50 g/m2/day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the electronic device module.    Module (10)    Solar cell (11)    Encapsulant (12)    Glass cover sheet (13)    Back sheet. (14)
NOVELTY - A conductive transparent substrate (108a) has first surface on which counter electrode (114a) of cell (140) is formed and second surface on which semiconductor electrode (112b) of second cell (150) is formed. A second conductive transparent substrate (108b) has third surface on which semiconductor electrode of lowermost cell is formed. A third conductive transparent substrate (108c) has fourth surface on which counter electrode of uppermost cell (170) is formed.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell module for electronic device such as MP3 player, portable phone, compact disk (CD) player and electronic dictionaries.    ADVANTAGE - The effective area of solar cell is improved. The module can be manufactured through simple process. A desired open circuit of module can be easily obtained since the number of stacked solar cell modules can be simply adjusted. The modules having different open circuit voltages can be efficiently manufactured with fewer costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing dye sensitized solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye sensitized solar cell module.    Conductive transparent substrates (108a-108c)    Semiconductor electrode (112b)    Counter electrode (114a)    Cells (140-170)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of solid-phase sheet involves accommodating semiconductor material molten liquid (104) in a crucible (105) and immersing the board in the liquid. The crucible has a radiation reflecting plate (103) on the upper surface (101) and outer surface (102) of the crucible which has a radiation reflection part which reflect the radiation of the semiconductor material molten liquid positioned overhead the liquid.    USE - Manufacture of solid-phase sheet such as polycrystalline silicon sheet for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the growth of the solidified semiconductor material molten liquid on the crucible inner wall, thus extends continuous manufacturing days.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a radiation reflecting sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the crucible used for manufacturing solid phase sheet.    Crucible upper surface (101)    Crucible outer surface (102)    Radiation reflecting plate (103)    Semiconductor material molten liquid (104)    Crucible (105)
NOVELTY - A substrate (1a) consists of a transparent-electrode layer containing a titanium-oxide film layer (3a) and a zinc-oxide film layer (5) deposited on a translucent insulated substrate (2). The titanium-oxide film layer has two-layer structure consisting of an amorphous titanium-oxide film layer (4a) and a crystalline titanium-oxide film layer (4b).    USE - Substrate is used for thin-film solar cells (claimed), such as amorphous-silicon solar cells and tandem-type thin-film silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has excellent optical performance, transparency, and conductivity, can be manufactured economically, and provides thin-film solar cells having excellent photoelectric-conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1a)    Translucent insulated substrate (2)    Titanium-oxide film layer (3a)    Amorphous titanium-oxide film layer (4a)    Crystalline titanium-oxide film layer (4b)    Zinc-oxide film layer (5)
NOVELTY - The noble-metal containing catalyst comprises a carrier which supports a catalyst metal. The catalyst metal comprises noble metal elements existing in the surface of core particles having diameter of 1-30 nm. The amount of free energy change in oxygen adsorption of the core particles (Ec) is more than the amount of free energy change in oxygen adsorption of the noble metal elements (Es).    USE - Noble-metal containing catalyst is used for film and electrode structure of fuel cell used for fuel-cell electric power generation system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The noble-metal containing catalyst is manufactured efficiently by reduced usage amount of noble-metal element, and has excellent catalyst characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The noble-metal containing catalyst comprises a carrier which supports a catalyst metal. The catalyst metal comprises noble metal elements existing in the surface of core particles having diameter of 1-30 nm. The amount of free energy change in oxygen adsorption of the core particles (Ec) is more than the amount of free energy change in oxygen adsorption of the noble metal elements (Es). The core particle further comprises transition-metal elements. The noble metal element existing on the surface of core particle is platinum, palladium, gold, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, silver or osmium. The transition metal element is cobalt, iron, nickel or tungsten. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of noble-metal containing catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model view of noble-metal containing catalyst.    Catalyst metal (1)    Noble-metal element (10)    Core particle (20)    Carrier (30)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell has electrode layer (1) formed on substrate, counter electrode (5) provided facing the electrode layer, electrolyte and an electrolyte layer (4) containing a solvent which are provided such that it is between the electrode layer and counter electrode. The photoelectric converting layer is provided between the electrode layer and counter electrode. The sensitizing dye is absorbed on the photoelectric converting layer. An alkali metal compound which has slight solubility with solvent is added to the electrolyte layer.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for providing open circuit voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell suppresses the generation of dark current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dye-sensitized solar cell has electrode layer formed on substrate, counter electrode provided facing the electrode layer, electrolyte and an electrolyte layer containing a solvent which are provided such that it is between the electrode layer and counter electrode. The photoelectric converting layer containing a porous semiconductor layer (2) is provided between the electrode layer and counter electrode. The sensitizing dye is absorbed on the photoelectric converting layer. An alkali metal compound which has slight solubility with solvent is added to the electrolyte layer. The alkali metal compound is oxide or carbonate of alkali metal which is lithium compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of energy band figure for demonstrating the alkali-metal compound.    Electrode layer (1)    Porous semiconductor layer (2)    Alkali-metal compound layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell stack equipped with electrolyte containing ion conductor having cation and anion components and positive and negative electrodes, control apparatus having action judgment unit of electric power generation of fuel cell stack and power supply which applies voltage to fuel cell stack.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Can control moisture content in fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric material contains metal compound (1).    USE - Photoelectric material is used in photoelectric element (claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric material has high photoelectric efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric material contains metal compound of formula (1): AXY'Y".    A=element of group 11;    X=element of group 15;and    Y',Y"=element of group 16.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a production apparatus for manufacturing photoelectric material.    Vacuum chamber (110)    Substrate holder (120)    Target (130)    Substrate (140)
NOVELTY - A film forming apparatus (6) forms transparent electrode film on substrate. An etching apparatus (8) laser-etches the electrode film. A film forming apparatus (9) forms photoelectric converting film on substrate. An electrode film forming apparatus (11) forms back surface electrode film on substrate with laser-etched photoelectric converting film. Substrate mean temperature just before injection into photoelectric converting film laser-etching apparatus (10) and substrate wash water temperature difference of substrate cleaning instruments (21,22) are set to plus minus 10 degrees C.    USE - Solar cell panel manufacturing system.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling-off of the films formed in solar cell panel during manufacturing process is prevented effectively, by setting the temperatures specified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell panel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of solar cell panel manufacturing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent electrode film forming apparatus (6)    Laser-etching apparatus for transparent electrode film (8)    Photoelectric converting film forming apparatus (9)    Laser-etching apparatus for photoelectric converting film (10)    Back surface electrode film forming apparatus (11)    Substrate cleaning instruments (21,22)
NOVELTY - A liquid-liquid interface is formed in a saturated solution of fullerene molecule powder, and irradiated using ultraviolet ray, to obtain fullerene thin wire. The saturated solution of fullerene molecule powder is obtained by irradiating blue light having wavelength of 400-500 nm to a solution of powder of fullerene molecule.    USE - Manufacture of fullerene thin wire used as electroconductive fiber for field effect transistor, electrode of fuel cell or lithium ion battery, and solar cell element used as memory for semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The fullerene thin wire having high reproducibility, is manufactured in high yield.
NOVELTY - A metal-supporting porous material is obtained by reducing bivalent platinum ion to platinum by a tertiary amine in a solvent in the presence of a porous material.    USE - Manufacture of metal-supporting porous material used for sensor materials of gas detectors and chemical sensors, electrode catalysts of fuel cells, catalysts used for purifying nitrogen oxides contained in exhaust gas of motor vehicles, electrodes of solar cells, and oxidation-reduction catalysts used for hydrogenation and dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and economical manufacture of metal-supporting porous material having high specific surface area. The obtained metal-supporting porous material provides catalysts having high activity and excellent resistance with respect to poisoning by carbon monoxide.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a control unit (500) that calculates the start operation count of fuel cell (1). The control unit controls electric power generation by fuel cell by controlling the supply of the anode gas and the cathode gas based on the start operation count of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, electric machines and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation by the fuel cell is controlled in time dependent manner by using simple calculation technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Modifier (2)    Combustion unit (30)    Modification unit (34)    Evaporation unit (36)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic-element material contains two types of conjugated system polymers containing polythiophene compounds (1 and 2).    USE - Photovoltaic-element material for solar cells used for optical sensor, optical switch, optical memory and photo-transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic-element material has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, short-circuit-current density, fill factor and open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photovoltaic-element material contains two types of conjugated system polymers containing polythiophene compounds of formulae (1 and 2).    R1=1-5C alkyl;    R2-R4=H or 1-5C alkyl;    R5=6-20C alkyl;    R6-R8=H or 6-20C alkyl;and    n,m=5-2000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows model view of photovoltaic-element material.    Anode (2)    Organic-semiconductor layer (3)    Cathode (4)    Layer having polythiophene compounds (5,6)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains an ethylene-polarity vinyl monomer copolymer and a cross-linking agent. The time required for sealing film for foaming process is 30 minutes or more at 155?o C, after hardening a gel fraction (80-95 mass%).    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film suppresses the generation of foaming. The solar cells having sealing film has excellent durability and external-appearance characteristics.
NOVELTY - A diphthaloyl pyrene type compound (1), is new.    USE - Diphthaloyl pyrene type compound is used as charge generating substance in electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric conversion material in photoelectric transducer, solar cell and photosensor (all claimed) used for digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The diphthaloyl pyrene type compound has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and provides electrophotographic photoreceptor with high sensitivity, high resolution characteristics, excellent stability and dot reproducibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diphthaloyl pyrene type compound of formula (1), is new.    X1,X2=alkyl,alkoxy, aryl, halogen, nitro or cyano group;    R1-R6=H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, halogen, nitro or cyano group;and    n=1-4.    Two or more of X1 and X2 may combine to form a ring system. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the diphthaloyl pyrene type compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of photoelectric transducer.    Electroconductive support (1)    Photosensitive layer (2)    Charge transfer layer (3)    Counter electrode (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrazone-type compound (I) is new.    USE - As charge transport material for photosensitive layer of electrophotorgraphic photoreceptor used for image forming device (both claimed) such as printer and copier, solar cell and electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrazone-type compound has excellent oxidation resistance and high charge transfer degree. The photoreceptor formed using hydrazone-type compound has excellent response characteristics, and is manufactured with high sensitivity, favorable electrical property and low rest potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrazone-type compound of formula (I) is new.    Ar1-Ar4=aryl optionally having substituent, Ar3 and Ar4 optionally couples to form ring, and at least one of Ar1 and Ar2 is fluorenyl group of formula (II);    A=arylene optionally having substituent;    R1,R2=optionally substituted hydrocarbon group;    R3,R4=optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or alkoxy group;    m=0-4;and    n=0-3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of image forming device.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (1)    Charging device (2)    Exposure apparatus (3)    Image developing apparatus (4)    Transfer device (5)
NOVELTY - The monolithic photo-chip comprises a solar device (20) such as a single-junction solar cell or multi-junction solar cell formed on a substrate (10) made of gallium arsenide (GaAs). A light emitting device (30) such as a side illuminated laser diode (LD) or vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), red LED, blue LED, green LED and white LED, is formed on the substrate and separated from the solar device at specific distance.    USE - Monolithic photo-chip for solar-powered illuminator (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to laser diode (LD) application such as laser pointer, laser sight, laser aiming device, laser level, and laser measuring tool, and LED application including decoration lamp, courtyard lamp, garden lamp, advertisement lamp, streetlamp, warning sign and indication sign for road application.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-powered illuminator does not need to hard-wire a connection with an external electrical system or recharge a rechargeable battery by using an external electrical source, hence small size, compactness, simple integration, easy installation and cost-effectiveness are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for monolithic photo-chip manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side schematic view of the monolithic photo-chip with solar device and light emitting device.    Substrate (10)    Solar device (20)    Light emitting device (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a handheld unit (101) including a combination of a solid laser medium (105) and a Q-switch (106) to receive a laser beam from a pump laser (102). Focusing optics (108) focuses laser pulses from the combination to a focal spot at a sample. Light collection optics (109) collects light from plasma induced of sample material by focused laser pulses. A spectrometer (111) produces information describing a spectral distribution of light from the light collection optics. A power source (114) e.g. fuel cell, delivers electric power.    USE - Measurement apparatus for performing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, for determining a material constitution of a sample.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively provides the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) measurement of the sample, and is practical to handle and applicable to field use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating a measurement apparatus.    Handheld unit (101)    Pump laser (102)    Solid laser medium (105)    Q-switch (106)    Focusing optics (108)    Light collection optics (109)    Spectrometer (111)    Power source (114)
NOVELTY - Cell unit for electrolysis cells or fuel cells comprises two chambers (1, 2) filled with process fluid under pressure. These are separated by walls (1.2, 2.2) which enclose a membrane (4). The junction between the chambers is sealed by a ring channel (3) filled with fluid under a pressure greater than that in them. The sealing fluid is fed into the chambers after passing through the annular channel and passes into them as processing fluid.    USE - Cell unit for electrolysis cells or fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - ADVANTAGE -    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the cell unit.    Chambers (1, 2)    Walls (1.2, 2.2)    Process fluid inlet (1.11)    Ring channel filled with sealing fluid under pressure (3)    Sealing fluid outlet (3.2)    Membrane (4)    Connecting pipes (14, 14.1, 14.2)    Pressure-reducing valve (15)
NOVELTY - The breaker has a clamp fixed on a framework and provided with a battery installing position. Two cutters are respectively fixed on two cutter seats which are installed on the framework and the clamp. Both the cutters are respectively placed on two sides of the battery installing position. A power output component of a drive mechanism is connected to a power source, where the drive mechanism is provided with a drive belt wheel, two transmission belts, two driven belt wheels and two lead screws.    USE - Waste lithium ion battery shell breaker.    ADVANTAGE - The breaker is simple in structure, and can easily cut the waste battery without breaking the battery anode piece and causing short circuit. The breaker can conveniently fetch the electric core after cutting. The breaker allows the waste aluminum shell to be recycled and reused conveniently, and does not pollute the environment, during disassembling. The waste material of the disassembled battery can be recycled and reused.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a waste lithium ion battery shell breaker.
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket fixed with an outer barrel and equipped with an upper cover and a lower collecting hole, and a center shaft connected with a live shaft that lies in the center of the outer barrel. The center shaft is fixed with a centrifugal barrel and equipped with an inner cover, and a multitude liquid-permeation holes are drilled on the barrel wall. Three battery fixed mounts are evenly equipped between the inner cover and the base surface of the centrifugal barrel along longitudinal direction. The battery fixed mounts is fixed to the multitude folded batteries via bolts.    USE - Remnant electrolyte centrifugal collecting device for use in waste lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and easy to operate. The centrifugal collection effect of the device is better, so that the device is suitable for reclaiming and processing remnant battery electrolyte in batch, thus preventing the workers from getting hurt by artificial reclamation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a remnant electrolyte centrifugal collecting device.
NOVELTY - The battery has two polar ears installed on a winding electric core respectively as an anode and a cathode, where the winding electric core is installed inside a casing. An insulator is installed between rivets and the casing, and the two polar ears are connected with the rivets. A casing is provided with a cylinder body and an upper cover plate, and a soleplate is located on the cylinder body. The upper cover plate and the soleplate are respectively located at two ends of the cylinder body. The two polar ears are respectively installed on the upper cover plate and the soleplate.    USE - Lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polar ears of the battery are installed on the rivets, and the rivets are insulated from casing through the insulator, thus insulating the polar ears from casing, and avoiding the short circuit of anode and cathode in production process, and hence preventing the explosion of the battery caused by overheat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves integrating an eroding working procedure and plating working procedure in a same process, and utilizing large reaction power to erode a heavy-doped layer between metal electrodes. Small reaction power is utilized to deposit a layer of silicon nitrogen film, where the film has diplex functions for reducing reflection and generating battery surface passivation. A thread-thread printing manner is utilized to form positive and negative (PN) conjunction. Slurry containing phosphorus is printed at a front face of polycrystalline silicon.    USE - Method for modifying a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency is 16 percentages, when the process of mechanism polishing face is not executed, and the method reduces the layers of reflection film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a sealing cover (13) provided with a feeding orifice (10) and a small hole (12), and a titanium wire (3) whose upper end is connected with the small hole and lower end is connected with an upper end of a catalysis anode (2). An outputting orifice (9) is provided at bottom of a large end of a side-inversed convex shaped container (1), and an anodic lead (4) and a cathode lead (7) are connected with an external circuit. The catalysis anode is made of carbon paper, carbon fiber, glass carbon, black lead, grain black lead, foam nickel or stainless steel.    USE - Microbiological fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has simple process, convenient operation, high efficiency, and is inexpensive. The fuel cell avoids pollution, and utilizes the crop straw efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electricity by straw using a microbiological fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a microbiological fuel cell.    Side-inversed convex shaped container (1)    Catalysis anode (2)    Titanium wire (3)    Anodic lead (4)    Air cathode (5)    Cathode lead (7)    Outputting orifice (9)    Feeding orifice (10)    Small hole (12)    Sealing cover (13)
NOVELTY - The material containing polycrystalline silicon and gallium are loaded in single crystal furnace. The gallium is taken to the centre portion of polycrystalline silicon in quartz crucible. The material is then melted by heating since silicon has stable melting temperature. The seed crystal and guiding fine diameter are reduced, and crystal rowing motion is transferred. The crystal is then taken out of the furnace. The position of crucible is adjusted to keep the distance of the lower of guide shell. Thus, gallium-silicon-doped single crystal is obtained by czochralski method.    USE - Manufacture of gallium-silicon-doped single crystal by czochralski method used for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides gallium-silicon-doped single crystal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material containing polycrystalline silicon and gallium are loaded in single crystal furnace. The gallium is taken to the centre portion of polycrystalline silicon in quartz crucible. The material is then melted by heating since silicon has stable melting temperature. The seed crystal and guiding fine diameter are reduced, and crystal rowing motion is transferred. The crystal is then taken out of the furnace at a rate of 1.5-6.5 mm/minute. The length of fine diameter crystal is 160 mm or more. The diameter of the crystal is 3 mm or less. The transferred crystal is taken at a rate of 1.6-2.6 mm/minute. The rate is then adjusted to a speed of 1.2 mm/minute during the crystal is transferred. The crystal is obtained with diameter, the pressure of furnace, pulling rate of crystal, flowing velocity of argon and transferring crystal, adjusting the position of crucible to keep the distance of the lower of guide shell, liquid level and transferring crucible and cooling are controlled. Thus, gallium-silicon-doped single crystal is obtained by czochralski method. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing apparatus of gallium-silicon-doped single crystal.
NOVELTY - The sinterability metal-particle composition (2) is formed by melting and volatizing sinterability metal particles (100 weight parts) and dispersion medium (3-100 weight parts) at temperature less than the sintering temperature of metal particles. The sinterability metal particles has average particle diameter of 0.001-50 mu m. The dispersion medium is solid at normal temperature. The sinterability metal-particle composition has plasticity at normal temperature.    USE - Sinterability metal-particle composition for sheet-type bonding agent used for bonding metallic members together (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to joining of chip components such as memory chip, capacitor, resistor and diodes to substrate in electronic components such as central processing unit and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sinterability metal-particle composition has excellent plasticity, retentivity form and handleabilityand is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sinterability metal-particle composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view of measurement of retentivity form of sinterability metal-particle composition.    Copper board (1)    Sinterability metal-particle composition (2)
NOVELTY - A chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing slurry comprises: a polymer comprising cross-linked microspherical particles; and at least one inorganic oxide functional group connected to the polymer.    USE - As CMP polishing slurry and as composite materials in a CMP polishing slurry (claimed); for low defect CMP slurry applications; for variety of applications such as fuel cell catalysis or chemical mechanical polishing.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry removes rates and superior post CMP surface quality (reduced scratches); do not causes as aggressive scratching, leave particle residue or apply high mechanical stress; helps in achieving environmentally benign CMP process. The slurry comprising particles provides superior surface quality and lower particle residue as compared to conventional silica particles. Thus improves surface finish, lower COF without compromising removal rate make these particles potential candidates for next generation stringent polishing requirements. The composite is simple and can be extended to other inorganic nanoparticles of alumina, zinc oxide, and iron oxide that have functional characteristic for variety of applications such as fuel cell catalysis or chemical mechanical polishing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a composite for use in a CMP polishing slurry comprising: a cross-linked, thermally responsive polymer; and an inorganic oxide nanoparticle embedded within the colloidal particles of the polymer.
NOVELTY - The solar module structure has three-dimensional thin-film solar cells (102) comprising solar cell substrate with emitter junction regions, doped base regions, emitter metallization regions and base metallization regions. The solar cell substrate comprises single-aperture unit cells protected by Tedlar protective back plate.    USE - Solar module structure for building rooftop and fagade installation, and centralized power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cost-reduced fabrication of very high efficiency solar cells and modules using self-aligned cell process flows without the use of any photolithography patterning or screen printing or shadow mask deposition process. Improves solar cell efficiency and operational reliability by using thinner silicon films, eliminating photo-degradation and reducing temperature coefficients. Reduces the solar module cost per watt for the user and cuts balance-of-system (BOS) and installation costs for the integrators and installers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar module structure assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the series connections of the solar cells in solar module assembly.    Solar module assembly (100)    Solar cells (102)    Module power input and output leads (104)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic solar cell module has bifacial solar cells and electrical conductors. Each electrical conductors connect anode side of primary solar cell and cathode side of secondary solar cell. The anode side and cathode side of bifacial solar cells exist in same plane and faces same direction.    USE - Photovoltaic solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic solar cell module is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture (200) of photovoltaic solar cell module; and    (2) face-to-face diffusion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing process of bifacial solar cell.    Manufacturing process of bifacial solar cell (200)    Alkaline etching process of substrate (210)    Boron diffusion of silicon substrate (220)    Phosphorus diffusion of substrate (230)    Edge isolation process of substrate (240)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor precursor layer is fabricated by forming a precursor layer on a substrate (402) and reacting the precursor layer to form an absorber layer (406).    USE - For fabricating a semiconductor precursor layer for use in solar cells and photovoltaic cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a precursor material comprising Group IB-chalcogenide particles containing an oxygen-free chalcogenide material in the form of an alloy of a chalcogen with a Group IB element; and/or Group IIIA-chalcogenide particles containing an oxygen-free chalcogenide material in the form of an alloy of a chalcogen with Group IIIA element(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (402)    Barrier layer (403)    Base electrode (404)    Absorber layer (406)    Window layer (408)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (409)    Transparent electrode (410)    Metal fingers (411)
NOVELTY - The method involves: providing a substrate (114) in a processing chamber (100); forming a first portion of a TCO layer on the substrate by a first sputter deposition step; and forming a second portion of the TCO layer by a second sputter deposition step.    USE - Sputter depositing method of TCO layer used in fabrication of solar cells, flat panel display or semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides TCO layer having high transparency without adversely affecting the overall TCO layer conductivity. Provides TCO layer having different film properties across its thickness, thus TCO layer efficiently increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency and device performance of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a process chamber.    Processing chamber (100)    Magnetron assembly (102)    Chamber lid assembly (104)    Substrate (114)    Ground shield assembly (126)    Substrate access port (130)
NOVELTY - A controller (100) receives indication of oxidant content in exhaust gas and temperature at exhaust of an anode tailgas oxidizer (ATO) (70) from an oxidant sensor (95) and a temperature sensor (71), respectively. The controller detects the fuel-rich condition of oxidizer based an oxidant content, and disables feedback control by adjusting the oxidant flow to the ATO in response to temperature of the ATO, if fuel-rich condition is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system comprising fuel cell such as solid oxide full cell (SOFC), molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, methanol fuel cell or proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anode tailgas oxidizer temperature is maintained with acceptable operator range by controlling oxidant flow. Hence the oxidation reaction and system efficiency are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for controlling anode tailgas oxidizer; and    (2) article comprising computer readable medium storing program for controlling anode tailgas oxidizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Air blower (40)    ATO (70)    Temperature sensor (71)    Oxidant sensor (95)    Controller (100)
NOVELTY - An organoaluminum precursor compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel organoaluminum precursor compound is used for manufacturing coated material, powder and aluminum oxide film (claimed) for liquid crystal display, electroluminescent display, solar cell, bipolar device and silicon on insulator device.    ADVANTAGE - The organoaluminum precursor compound provides coated product having excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organoaluminum precursor compound of formula (1) is new.    R1-R4=H or 1-3C alkyl;and    R5=1-3C alkyl.
NOVELTY - The stick (10) has a solar panel (16) connected to housing (14) which is provided at the upper end of a support section (12), such that the panel is exposed to the ambient light. An LED (20) is connected to a rechargeable battery (18) provided within the housing. A wand (22) consists of interior bubbles for dispersing the light from the LED located within the recess which is formed at the proximal end of the wand.    USE - Solar light stick for manufacture of solar powered lighted lawn ornaments.    ADVANTAGE - The lighted lawn ornament with high durability is manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lighted lawn ornaments; and    (2) lighted lawn ornament usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar light stick.    Solar light stick (10)    Support section (12)    Housing (14)    Solar panel (16)    Rechargeable battery (18)    LED (20)    Wand (22)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte (30) is prepared by mixing an iodine-based solution, titania nanotubes and a solution of conductive polymeric material.    USE - Polymer electrolyte is used for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) used for converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte efficiently provides dye-sensitized solar cell with excellent current characteristics, voltage characteristics, ionic conductivity, and stability, and without defects such as liquid leakage and solvent evaporation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer electrolyte is prepared by mixing an iodine-based solution, titania nanotubes and a solution of conductive polymeric material. The solution of a conductive polymeric material is prepared by dissolving a polymeric material in a solvent. The polymeric material is polyethylene glycol or polyethylene oxide. The solvent is selected from acetonitrile, ethanol, ethylene-carbonate, gamma -butyrolactam, propylene-carbonate and/or dimethyl-carbonate. The iodine-based solution is a solution of lithium iodide or iodine. The iodine-based solution is prepared by mixing iodine with an iodide. The iodide is chosen from lithium iodide, sodium iodide and potassium iodide. The concentration of the titania nanotubes is 1-30%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell comprising the polymer electrolyte.    Lower electrode-A (10)    Lower electrode-B (20)    Polymer electrolyte (30)    Substrate (110)    Porous electrode (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrically conductive line (60) that extends partially along common axis (50). The line engaged with and electrically connects several output contacts (42) of photovoltaic modules (16) along common axis.    USE - Apparatus for electrically connecting several photovoltaic modules located within solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules of solar panel are electrically connected with conductive line of minimal length so that repair modules can be replaced when buried in panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial top view of photovoltaic modules connected by electrically conductive lines.    Photovoltaic module (16)    Output contact (42)    Common axis (50)    Electrically conductive line (60)    Socket strip (92)
NOVELTY - Water balance improvement method includes steps of condensing at least a portion of water present in an effluent in a condenser, and transferring water from uncondensed portion of water in the effluent from condenser to an inlet air stream. Inlet air stream is routed to air feed a portion of fuel processing system selected from the group consisting of cathode side, fuel cell, combustor, and combinations of the cathode side, fuel cell, and combustor.    USE - Method for improving water balance in fuel cell power unit having steam reforming fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases overall system efficiency since air fed into the system is humidified with water that in turn allows humidifier to operate at higher temperatures and/or use smaller radiators and fans and/or draw less parasitic power. Water is not lost in the system by humidifying the air fed into the system with water vapor present in the exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for improving water balance in a power unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the water loss from a power unit system as a function of condenser temperature with and without inclusion of humidifier.
NOVELTY - A compressor (30) has an inlet port (34) configured to receive a compressor air feed, a compressor wheel connected to and rotated with a shaft (20) to compress the compressor air feed, and an outlet port (36) configured to output the compressed air (38). An electric motor (50) delivers a torque to the compressor wheel in a direction opposite the rotation direction of the shaft, in order to assist in stopping the rotation of compressor wheel, the shaft, and turbine wheel.    USE - Turbo compressor for use in internal combustion engine for vehicle (claimed) e.g. high performance vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves an improved turbo compressor that is operable at high speeds while reducing wear on turbo compressor components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell system; and    (2) Method of shutting down a turbo compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of a fuel cell system.    Shaft (20)    Compressor (30)    Inlet port (34)    Outlet port (36)    Compressed air (38)    Electric motor (50)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor material structure includes at least one region capable of generating electrons and holes each having an associated mean kinetic energy during operation. A material layer (100) in proximity to the region, provides an associated potential energy larger than the mean kinetic energy associated with the generated electrons and the mean kinetic energy associated with the holes.    USE - Apparatus for e.g. suppressing recombination in electronic devices such e.g. Light emitting diodes (LEDs).    ADVANTAGE - Can increase the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of solar cells, enabling solar cells to contribute more and to meet energy requirements in various applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method for manufacturing a device such as but not limited t organic solar cells, organic electroluminiscent devices, photodetectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagrams of a semiconductor structure.    Material layer (100)    P-type semiconductor material (102)    N-type semiconductor material (104)    Anode (108)    Cathode (110)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus (10) has several photoelectric transducers (30) formed in polygonal cylinder shape, so that the portion of irradiated light beam is reflected and injected into other photoelectric transducers, while the portion of irradiated light beam is entered into the some of the photoelectric transducers. A light guide unit has a wedge-shaped cross section is provided in the back surface side with respect to the plane of incidence side (30A) of the light in photoelectric transducer.    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus for sunlight excitation electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the photoelectric transducer can be prevented and the photoelectric conversion can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photoelectric-conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photoelectric-conversion apparatus (10)    Photoelectric transducer (30)    Plane of incidence (30A)    N-layer (34)    Depletion layer (36)
NOVELTY - The solder-metal plating film is provided on the surface of conductor formed in flat shape. The 0.2 % resistance value in the tension test of conductor is 90 Mpa of less. The diameter of crystal grains provided in the conductor is 20 to 300 mm.    USE - Solder metal-plating line for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solder-metal plating film is provided on the surface of conductor, so that the curvature of solar cell or damage of solar cell can be prevented effectively at the time of joining the lead wire for connection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solder metal-plating line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a table explaining the relationship between resistance, crack-proof and curvature of cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has calculation units (15a,15b) that calculate average quantity of fuel in a fuel tank (12) and usage amount of fuel based on the change in the residual amount of fuel at a predefined period. A computing unit (15c) computes processing amount of a specific component in the fuel using desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst based on the calculation result. A pair of estimation units (15d,15e) estimate exchange amount of desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst from the processing amount of specific component in the fuel.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by exchanging the desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst efficiently using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exchange system of desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst, which includes a creation unit that creates exchange plan of the desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst based on the exchange amount of desulfurizing agent and modification catalyst estimated by the estimation units (15d,15e).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel average quantity calculation unit (15a)    Fuel usage amount calculation unit (15b)    Specific component processing amount computing unit (15c)    Estimation units (15d,15e)    Notification unit (15f)
NOVELTY - A fuel processor (P1) operation is controlled by reducing carbon monoxide concentration in carbon monoxide selective oxidation reactor (5) with catalyst layer, calculating processible quantities of hydrocarbon raw material in modification catalyst layer and of reformed gas in shift reaction catalyst layer and determining supply amount rate of hydrocarbon raw material which is supplied to modifier (3).    USE - Fuel cell operation control for hydrogen containing gas manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures hydrogen containing gas with stable quality and can be performed in simple calculation. The bad influence of carbon monoxide on fuel cell stack is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel processor (P1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Desulfurizer (2)    Modifier (3)    Shift reaction device (4)    Carbon monoxide selective oxidation reactor (5)    Fuel processor (P1)
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing-type optoelectric transducer comprises semiconductor layer and an electrolyte layer provided between counter electrodes. The semiconductor layer comprises arylene-containing compound (1).    USE - Dye sensitizing-type optoelectric transducer is used for dye sensitizing-type solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye sensitizing-type optoelectric transducer has excellent durability and production efficiency of optical-pumping electron.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitizing-type optoelectric transducer comprises semiconductor layer and an electrolyte layer provided between counter electrodes. The semiconductor layer comprises arylene-containing compound of formula (1).    R1-R3=H, alkyl, aryl, heterocyclic, or aromatic heterocyclic;    Ar1,Ar3=arylene or hetero arylene;    Ar2=aryl;    B'=alkyl group-containing group of formula (a) or electron-attractive group-containing group of formula (b);    k=1-4;    m,n=1 or 2, where sum of m and n is less than 3;    Z=atomic group bonded with carbon to form five-membered ring or six-membered rings;    X= electron attractive group;and    Y'=acidic group.
NOVELTY - A metallic-silicon powder is reacted with gas containing hydrogen chloride or gas containing hydrogen and silicon chloride in a fluidized-bed, to obtain silicon chloride. The metallic-silicon fine powder is separate-and-recovered with a cyclone from silicon chloride-containing gas discharge from a fluidized-bed furnace, and the recovered metallic-silicon fine powder is returned to fluidized-bed by retuned pipe. The ratio of perpendicular protected area (S2) of the powder discharge port of return pipe, and the piping cross-sectional area (S1) of pipe is 0.2-0.8.    USE - Manufacture of silicon chloride used for polycrystalline silicon used as raw material for silicon single crystal used for substrate for semiconductor device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon chloride is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic-silicon powder is reacted with gas containing hydrogen chloride or gas containing hydrogen and silicon chloride in a fluidized-bed, to obtain silicon chloride. The metallic-silicon fine powder is separate-and-recovered with a cyclone from the silicon chloride-containing gas discharge from a fluidized-bed furnace, and the recovered metallic-silicon fine powder is returned to fluidized-bed by retuned pipe. The ratio of perpendicular protected area (S2) of the powder discharge port of return pipe and the piping cross-sectional area (S1) of return pipe is 0.2-0.8. The ratio of distance (D2) of flow gas air supply nozzle provided in the middle of return pipe from the powder discharge powder, and internal diameter (D1) of return pipe is 0.2-8.
NOVELTY - A shifting magnetic field is applied from outer peripheral portion of crucible (11) containing silicon melt solution. Electrical eddy current (5) is produced in melt solution, by action of magnetic field. The foreign material in the melt solution is integrated on the inner wall of crucible. A solidified layer containing foreign material is formed on the inner wall portion, by reducing the temperature of inner wall portion of crucible. The silicon melt solution remaining in the crucible is poured into a casting mold, casted and silicon ingot is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of silicon ingot used for preparation of polycrystalline silicon board used in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - High purity silicon ingot is produced by removing solid impurities in silicon melt solution efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A shifting magnetic field is applied from the outer peripheral portion of a crucible containing silicon melt solution. Electrical eddy current is produced in the melt solution, by action of magnetic field and eddy rotation state is produced in the melt solution by interactions. The foreign material in the melt solution is integrated on the inner wall of crucible. A solidified layer containing foreign material is formed on the inner wall portion, by reducing the temperature of inner wall portion of crucible. The silicon melt solution remaining in the crucible is poured into a casting mold, casted and silicon ingot is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the upper surface model of the melting unit.    Iron core (1)    Induction coil (2)    Electrical eddy current (5)    Crucible (11)    Melting unit (20)
NOVELTY - A heater heats a ruthenium-manganese type modification catalyst layer provided in a modification catalyst container, in which gas circulates. A controller controls the temperature of the catalyst layer so that the highest temperature is 700 degrees C or less and lowest temperature is 650 degrees C or less. e grave accent e grave accent a umlaut    USE - Modifier for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modification process is performed stably over long period. The lifetime of the modification catalyst layer is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) modification method;    (2) modification unit; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph explaining the relationship between temperature and lifetime of modification catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon raw material is desulfurized by a desulfurizing agent in hydrogen additive-free state. The heating temperature of desulfurizing agent is set high for increasing the desulfurization period of hydrocarbon raw material by desulfurizing agent.    USE - Desulfurizing method for desulfurizing liquid fuel in desulfurizer used in fuel-gas manufacturing apparatus for fuel-cell system (all claimed) used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and durability of the desulfurizing agent are improved. Therefore, the need for frequent filling of desulfurizing agent in desulfurizer is eliminated. Compact desulfurizer is provided by eliminating the gas treatment equipment. The desulfurization of liquid fuel is performed without gasification of liquid fuel. Therefore, coke precipitation by gasification is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Liquid-fuel supply unit (110)    Liquid fuel (111A)    Desulfurizer (120)    Vaporizer (130)    Reformer (140)    Oxygen-containing gas supply unit (150)    Fuel cell (170)
NOVELTY - The photo electric conversion apparatus has several spherical semiconductor crystal particles (2) which are arranged on the surface of an electro conductive substrate (1) at equal intervals. A light reflection portion (7) has a concave shaped light reflection surface (11) which condenses the semiconductor particles. A bottom face (13) of light reflection surface is embedded in an insulator layer (4). A translucent conductive layer (5) covers the top surface of the light reflection portion and semiconductor crystal particles.    USE - Photo electric conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the light reflection portion by sulfur gas is suppressed by translucent conductive layer. Thus photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved for long period of time. The condensing effect of semiconductor particles is kept constant. The level difference between the light reflection surface and the insulating layer is made small. Thus the size of the photo electric conversion apparatus is reduced with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photo electric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photo electric conversion apparatus.    Electro conductive substrate (1)    Semiconductor crystal particles (2)    Insulator layer (4)    Translucent conductive layer (5)    Light reflection surface (11)    Bottom face (13)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon thin film (4) is formed into a film on a buffer layer (3) that is found on a base material (2). A position ion is doped and a laser annealing process is carried out, on the amorphous film (4). The laser annealing is again performed on another amorphous film (7) that is formed on the amorphous film (4). Another positive ion is doped several times and again a laser annealing is performed, on an amorphous film (8) that is formed on the amorphous film (7).    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell panel for household purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel can be manufactured with high electric power generation efficiency, low cost, light weight and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell panel (1)    Base material (2)    Buffer layer (3)    Amorphous silicon thin films (4,7,8)    Laser beam (6b)
NOVELTY - The fuel container (10) comprises fuel container main component (11) is formed with single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer and stores liquid fuel. The single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer is formed from repeating unit (in weight%) (90-100) derived from 2-norbornene with respect to ring-opened-polymer hydrogenated substance (10-100) having melting point of 110-145 degrees C, and repeating unit (0-10) derived from norbornene monomer other than 2-norbornene.    USE - Fuel container for fuel cell used for electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, portable information terminal, digital camera and personal digital assistance.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel container has excellent alcohol resistance, oil resistance, mechanical characteristics, alcohol barrier property and water-vapor barrier property. The fuel container provides fuel cell with excellent hand oil-proof adhesivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel container comprises fuel container main component is formed with single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer and stores liquid fuel. The single layer or multilayer synthetic-resin layer is formed from repeating unit (in weight%) (90-100) derived from 2-norbornene with respect to ring-opened-polymer hydrogenated substance (10-100) having melting point of 110-145 degrees C, and repeating unit (0-10) derived from norbornene monomer other than 2-norbornene. The norbornene is chosen from polycyclic norbrnene monomer without substituent of three or more annular components and polycyclic norbrnene monomer with three or more annular components substituent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of fuel container.    Fuel container (10)    Container main component (11)    Outflow port (12)    Nozzle (13)    Liquid fuel (16)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (A) contains ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as filler (A-2). A sheet for back surface sealing is sealed to one surface of the filler through a heat-fusible layer. The sheet for back surface sealing contains a heat resistant film. The heat-fusible layer contains a heat-fusible resin. The heat-fusible resin contains ethylene(meth)acrylic-ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The ethylene(meth)acrylic-ester copolymer carries out grafting modification using an epoxy compound and/or a silane compound.    USE - Solar cell module is used for sheet for solar-cell back surface sealing (claimed) and solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module provides the sheet for solar-cell back surface sealing with excellent strength and adhesiveness even at high temperature and humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional-view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (A)    Photovoltaic cell (A-1)    Filler (A-2)    Glass plate (A-3)
NOVELTY - A deposition thin film layer (133) made of inorganic compound e.g. silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide is formed in an under coat processing surface of a polyester film base material (131) with which under coat processing (132) of barrier film layer (13) is performed. Two inorganic compound vapor deposition polyester films (13a) subjected to overcoat processing (134) are formed on the deposition thin film layer. A structure with polyester film surfaces are opposed and laminated through a two component reaction type polyurethane resin adhesive agent (135).    USE - Back sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved durability and high barrier property, and prevents permeation of water to a base film, thus suppressing deterioration of physical properties while maintaining high performance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lamination of barrier film layer used for back sheet for solar cell modules.    Barrier film layer (13)    Inorganic compound vapor deposition polyester films (13a)    Polyester film base material (131)    Under coat processing (132)    Deposition thin film layer (133)    Overcoat processing (134)    Polyurethane resin adhesive agent (135)
NOVELTY - A vaporizer (130) vaporizes the desulfurized liquid fuel (111A) e.g. kerosene from a desulfurization unit (120) and modification unit (140) modifies vaporized liquid fuel and oxygen-containing gas. A combustible-gas supply unit (180) more downstream than desulfurization unit, supplies town gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as combustible gas to the vaporizer when supply of liquid fuel to vaporizer is stopped. A return unit supplies the effluents to the burner (141A) where the effluents are heated and burnt.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be operated stably while preventing carbonization of liquid fuel by the remaining heat of modification unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid fuel (111A)    Desulfurization unit (120)    Vaporizer (130)    Modification unit (140)    Burner (141A)    Combustible gas supply unit (180)
NOVELTY - The stop method involves performing flow past of reformed gas and raw-materials-and-mineral-fuel gas for circulating water vapor to first reactor (22) and second reactor (23) by the time the temperature of catalyst layer is below the decomposition temperature, and retained water vapor is carried through after the stop of fuel reformer (20). The flow past of retained water vapor that circulates gas to reactor is carried through and is introduce on the combustion apparatus (21) when the temperature of the catalyst layer becomes below the condensation temperature of water vapor.    USE - Stop method for fuel reformer of fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents retention of condensed water in the fuel reformer which prevent performance degradation of the catalyst while enabling to heat up even to the target temperature rapidly when restarting. Prevents reaction of nickel and nickel carbonyl which is a highly volatile hazardous substance when carbon monoxide in the reformed gas which remains performs a temperature fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device which is enabled to apply the stop method of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel reformer (20)    Combustion apparatus (21)    First reactor (22)    Second reactor (23)    Reformed-gas switching valve (31)
NOVELTY - An optical function material contains a nitrogen containing compound (1).    USE - For sensitizing dye used for photoelectric conversion material such as photoelectric conversion electrode used for photoelectric conversion cell (all claimed), and also used for photoluminescence material and optical absorption material.    ADVANTAGE - The optical functional material provides photoelectric conversion cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, durability, and conversion efficiency with respect to solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical function material contains a nitrogen containing compound of formula (1).    D1,D2=optionally substituted monovalant organic residue at least containing an electron donating substituent;    R1,R2=bivalent heterocyclic group or bivalent group of formula (2): -R3-Ar-, having optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene or arylene;    X1=acidic group;    X2=H or acidic group;    R3=optionally substituted alkylene or alkenylene;and    Ar=optionally substituted arylene or bivalent heterocyclic group.
NOVELTY - The integrated light-receiving and light emitting device (2) has a solar chip (20) sets on a supporting base (108) and a light emitting diode (LED) chip (30) is set on the supporting base. The translucent encapsulation (60) surrounds the LED chip and solar chip. An electrically conductive structure (70) is partly exposed by the translucent encapsulation, which consists of an epoxy mixed component or glass. The solar chip supplies energy to LED chip by a supporting base and the conductive structure. An electrically conductive paste and another electrically conductive paste are silver pastes.    USE - Integrated light-receiving and light-emitting device for solar operated lighting unit (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The integrated light-receiving and light emitting device has a solar chip sets on a supporting base and a light emitting diode chip sets on the supporting base, and thus ensures to reduce the intricateness in installations and the cost-expenditure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the structure of an integrated light-receiving and light-emitting device.    Integrated light-receiving and light emitting device (2)    Solar chip (20)    Light emitting diode chip (30)    Translucent encapsulation (60)    Conductive structure (70)    Supporting base (108)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a glass substrate connected with a metal coating that is connected with a boron doping poly-silicon layer, where the metal coating is a aluminum, chromium, silver and nickel coating. The boron doping poly-silicon layer is connected with a phosphorus-doped poly-silicon layer that is connected with a metal electrode, where the metal electrode is connected with a surface protective layer.    USE - Glass base material solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell uses the ordinary glass as base material, thus greatly reducing manufacturing cost, and ensuring the light-to-electricity transferability of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a glass base material solar cell.
NOVELTY - The nanostructure layer has three different populations of semiconductor nano crystals (110a-110c) for creating electron transport conduits, for creating hole transport conduits and for absorbing or emitting light respectively. The population of the nano crystals (110a,110b) occupy 40-70% of the nanostructure layer.    USE - Inorganic nanostructure layer for use in solar cell, photo detector and photo detector array for performing light absorption, charge separation and charge transport functions, and in LED and laser for performing charge transport, charge recombination and light emission functions.    ADVANTAGE - The organic/inorganic interface at the semiconductor nano crystal boundary is eliminated, thus charge carrier mobility is increased and non-radiative recombination loss is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nanostructure layer manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nanostructure layer.    Nanostructure layer (100)    Nano crystals (110a-110c)
NOVELTY - The cell has a p-n structure which includes a p-type semiconductor substrate (201) formed above an n-type emitter layer (202 ). A p-n junction is formed at an interface between substrate and the emitter layer. A passivation layer (205) composing silicon oxynitride with a refractive index of 1.45-1.7 is formed on the emitter layer. An anti-reflection film (206) is formed on the passivation layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell reflectance against the light is reduced by the formation of the anti-reflection film, so that the fill factor (FF) of the solar cell is improved without causing deterioration of other properties of the solar cell, so that the photovoltaic efficiency of the solar cell is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell.    P-type semiconductor substrate (201)    N-type emitter layer (202)    Front electrode (203)    Passivation layer (205)    Anti-reflection film (206)
NOVELTY - A solar cell unit (300) comprises a nonplanar solar cell (402), a transparent nonplanar casing (310) having primary and secondary ends (460), circumferentially disposed on solar cell and a sealant cap (S1). The sealant cap is hermetically sealed on the primary end of casing. The solar cell has a nonplanar substrate, a back electrode disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor junction layer disposed on the back electrode, and transparent conductive layer disposed on the semiconductor junction layer.    USE - Solar cell unit is used for solar cell assembly (claimed) used for converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell unit has improved waterproof property and elongated nonplanar shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of sealing nonplanar solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of photovoltaic element with tubular casing.    Solar cell unit (300)    Transparent nonplanar casing (310)    Nonplanar solar cell (402)    Electrode strips (420)    Ends (460)
NOVELTY - The solar module structure (100) comprises a top encapsulant layer, pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cells (102), a printed circuit board, a rear encapsulant layer. and a protective back plate. Each thin-film solar cell comprises a pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprising emitter junction regions and doped base regions, emitter metallization regions, and base metallization regions. The pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cell substrate comprises pyramid-shaped unit cells.    USE - Solar module structure for generating power using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improves solar cell efficiency, and reduces manufacturing cost. Reduces surface reflectance losses, and improves efficiency of light trapping based on combination of front surface texture and back surface mirror. Reduces the amount of polysilicon feedstock consumed per peak watt of solar power, and eliminates the kerf losses associated with sawing and slicing, thus reducing overall solar cell manufacturing cost. Simplifies flows, and increases cell and module efficiencies while significantly lowering the overall solar cell and module manufacturing costs. Simplifies self-aligned manufacturing processes which facilitate substantial solar cell and module cost reduction even in fabrications with modest production volumes, enabling low to mid-volume solar cell fabrication set up and operation costs, thus achieving economics of scale for manufacturing cost reduction at lower fabrication volumes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling solar module structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the example of series connections of thin-film solar cells (TFSCs) in solar module assembly.    Solar module structure (100)    Pyramidal three-dimensional thin-film solar cells (102)    Module power input lead (104)    Module power output lead (106)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell storage unit for storing the solid methanol. A carrier gas supply path (12) is in communication with a pump (100) and a fuel gas flow path (14) is in communication with fuel cell (15). The fuel gas is supplied to the fuel electrode of the fuel cell and returned the fuel gas to the pump from a circular flow path (19), if the carrier gas is supplied to the fuel storage unit through the carrier gas supply path from the pump.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell system for portable electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid leakage and crossover can be prevented reliably. The need for the water supply apparatus can be prevented, so that the size of the system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the direct methanol type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carrier gas supply path (12)    Fuel gas flow path (14)    Fuel cell (15)    Circular flow path (19)    Pump (100)
NOVELTY - An electronic device having at least two or more stacked layers containing organic matter, is produced by forming a first layer (mixed layer) (2) using a coating solution containing organic matter and a metal and/or metal oxide, and stacking a second layer using another coating solution containing organic matter, preferably organic semiconductor.    USE - A method for producing an electronic device, preferably organic electroluminescent device, organic thin-film solar cell, transistor device, display device for displays, and a device for lightings.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily achieves device formation and provides high material utilization efficiency. It is effective for every organic matter including low-molecular-weight and high-molecular-weight organic matters and is capable of forming a multilayer structure by coating using the organic matter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a structure diagram of an organic electroluminescent device.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Mixed layer (2)    Luminescent layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Electron transport layer (5)
NOVELTY - A printed circuit board (PCB) forms electrically conducting vias. A diode is formed within a substrate while an electrically conducting trace is provided on a backside of the substrate in electrical communication with the diode with an electrically conducting trace on a surface of the PCB.    USE - Photovoltaic receiver for use in solar energy conversion of concentrated light.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive photovoltaic or thermal receivers for cost-effective solar energy conversion of concentrated light. Enables remaining coolant to provide safety from failure that can give a solar concentrator system time to shutdown before permanent damage occurs due to loss of coolant accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method of assembling photovoltaic receiver;    (2) a method of constraining thermal expansion of PCB with respect to overlying diode structure;    (3) a method of contacting diode structures to supporting PCB;    (4) a clamshell fixture; and    (5) an apparatus comprising first support structure in contact with solar energy concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of details of a receiver system.    Receiver body (202)    Rigid strut (204)    Tensile portion (206)    Support structure (216)    Latch mechanism (218)
NOVELTY - A reinforced substrate (102) comprises a polymer base material and a reinforcing structure bonded with the base material. The reinforced substrate has a surface ready for deposition of thin film layers of photovoltaic device.    USE - Reinforced substrate is used for producing thin-film photovoltaic device (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reinforced substrate provides lightweight and flexible thin-film photovoltaic device having high conversion efficiency and mechanical strength, inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top plan view of the solar power array comprising reinforced substrate.    Solar power array (100)    Reinforced substrate (102)    Thin-film photovoltaic device (104)    Electromagnetic energy (106)    Electric terminals (108)
NOVELTY - The pressing plates (30) respectively contact the ends of the aligned electricity generators (10). Fastening members (70) are configured and dimensioned to fasten the pressing plates to each other and to compress the aligned electricity generators. A spacer (90) is disposed between the pressing plates to control the pressure exerted by the pressing plates.    USE - Fuel cell stack for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell stack having a simple structure. The fastening pressure exerted by fastening members is controllable, so that a desired fastening pressure exerted by the fastening members can be easily supplied to pressing plates. Reduces manufacturing time and the manufacturing error of the fuel cell stack. Eases assembly and disassembly of the electricity generators when the stack is repaired or reconditioned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Electricity generators (10)    Pressing plates (30)    Connection rod (50)    Fastening members (70)    Spacer (90)
NOVELTY - The photoelectrochemical cell is formed by sealing a laminated material containing semiconductor microparticles, and a charge transferring layer, and a counter electrode, using a sealing agent. An electroconductive substrate and a photosensitization pigment are adhered with respect to the charge transferring layer. The sealing agent contains glass frit containing vanadium, bismuth or zinc.    USE - Photoelectrochemical cell such as solar cell used as photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectrochemical cell prevention volatilization of electrolyte, and has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoelectrochemical cell is formed by sealing a laminated material containing semiconductor microparticles, and a charge transferring layer, and a counter electrode, using a sealing agent. An electroconductive substrate and a photosensitization pigment are adhered with respect to the charge transferring layer. The sealing agent contains glass frit containing vanadium, bismuth or zinc. The glass frit containing vanadium contains zinc, barium, phosphorus and/or tellurium. The glass frit containing vanadium is a mixture of vanadium oxide, zinc oxide, barium oxide, phosphorus oxide and/or tellurium oxide. The glass frit containing bismuth is a mixture of bismuth oxide, zinc oxide, phosphorus oxide and/or boric acid. The glass frit containing zinc further contains boron. The glass frit containing zinc is a mixture of zinc oxide and boric oxide. The semiconductor microparticles are titanium oxide. The charge transferring layer is a combination of iodine and iodide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing agent.
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst layer does not containing solvent is formed on a support at 0-20 degrees C before used for electric power generation. The support is perfluorocarbon sulfonic-acid film.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer is efficiently using simple manufactured.
NOVELTY - The spherical silicon crystal has a release layer which is formed on the substrate having hollows, and a highly purified silicon is melted and solidified on the release layer which provides liquid repellency with respect to melting silicon.    USE - Spherical silicon crystal is used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spherical silicon crystal has excellent crystallinity and resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spherical silicon crystal has a release layer which is formed on the substrate having hollows, and a highly purified silicon is melted and solidified on the release layer which provides liquid repellency with respect to melting silicon. A highly purified nitride powder is applied to the surface of highly purified ceramic or quartz glass. The highly purified ceramics are highly purified porous ceramics. The nitride powder is aluminum nitride powder or silicon nitride powder such as ( beta )-silicon nitride powder An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of spherical silicon crystal.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has desulfurizing unit (120) which sulfurizes the liquid fuel (111A), vaporization unit (130) which vaporizes de-sulfurized liquid fuel, modification unit which modifies the vaporized liquid fuel, oxygen-containing gas supply unit (150) which supplies oxygen-containing gas and circulation unit. The circulation unit supplies the effluent which flows out of the fuel cell to the down stream of desulfurization unit when stopping the supply for the vaporization unit of the de-sulfurized liquid fuel. The liquid fuel and water vapor are mixed in desulfurizing unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is stable, efficiently drives the liquid fuel and, rapidly and efficiently performs the working stop of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the operation-control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Liquid fuel (111A)    Desulfurization unit (120)    Vaporization unit (130)    Oxygen-containing gas supply unit (150)
NOVELTY - The polyimide film is formed by flow-spreading polyamic acid on a support material, to form polyimide precursor film. The polyimide precursor film is heat-processed and/or imidated, to form polyimide film. The polyamic acid is obtained by reaction of aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The polyimide film has a corrugated structure on at least one side of the surface. The corrugated surface of the polyimide film has maximum height difference between peak and valley (Rt) of 0.3-50 mu m, and profile mean wavelength parameter (RSm) of 0.5-40 mu m.    USE - Polyimide film is used for solar cell (claimed) and anti-skid material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent heat resistance, toughness, flexibility, adhesiveness and is manufactured economically and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyimide film is formed by flow-spreading polyamic acid on a support material, to form polyimide precursor film. The polyimide precursor film is heat-processed and/or imidated, to form polyimide film. The polyamic acid is obtained by reaction of aromatic diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The polyimide film has a corrugated structure on at least one side of the surface. The corrugated surface of the polyimide film has maximum height difference between peak and valley (Rt) of 0.3-50 mu m, and profile mean wavelength parameter (RSm) of 0.5-40 mu m. The aromatic diamine has a benzoxazole structure. The solar cell contains photoelectric converting layer on the polyimide film.
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon modification reaction is carried out by filling modifier and catalyst in presence of oxygen-containing gas, to obtain hydrogen gas. The catalyst contains nickel, magnesium, aluminum and noble metal elements chosen from platinum, rhodium, palladium, iridium and/or ruthenium.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen for fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas is manufactured effectively.
NOVELTY - A dye contains a ligand (A) having an azo group and/or azomethine group and an electron-donating ligand (B), which are coordinated to a central metal, in which ligand (A) is coordinated through a multi-seat coordination.    USE - Dye is used for holder of electrode used in photoelectric transducer (claimed) such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye has favorable stability and provides electrode with high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer using the electrode supported with pigment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Working electrode (10)    Electroconductive substrate (11,21)    Metal-oxide semiconductor layer (12)    Counter electrode (20)    Electrolyte containing material (30)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion material comprises thiazolidine-containing compound (1).    USE - Photoelectric-conversion material is used for semiconductor electrode used in photoelectric transducer (both claimed) such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion material has excellent adsorption efficiency and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric-conversion material comprises thiazolidine-containing compound of formula (1).    R1-R3=aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic, where R2 and R3 connected to form ring;    R4=aliphatic and aromatic having acidic groups having pH less than 6;    R5=4-14C aliphatic;    R6=4C or less aliphatic;and    L=conjugated methine-group unit.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide porous electrode is manufactured by immersing fine particle membrane of zinc oxide formed on substrate in immersion fluid which has a polar solvent as main component.    USE - Manufacture of zinc oxide porous electrode for dye-sensitized solar cell or transparent electrically conductive film in an electrochromic display, capacitor and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures highly efficient metal oxide porous electrode without requiring severe reaction conditions such as heat processing in high temperature, strong acid and strong base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a zinc oxide porous electrode;    (2) and a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising photoelectrode which carries the sensitizing dye to the zinc oxide porous electrode.
NOVELTY - Several semiconductor material layers (101-124) are deposited over a substrate, where the stacked layers are partitioned into a left side region (151) and a right side region (152) spaced apart from the left side region. A solar cell is formed at the right side region of the stacked layers and a bypass diode is formed at the left side region by the formation of stacked layers on the substrate, to pass current when solar cell is shaded. A surrogate substrate (125) is formed and the initially formed substrate is removed.    USE - Method of manufacturing solar cell for satellite power system for use in e.g. satellite and space related applications.    ADVANTAGE - A bypass diode integrated with a solar cell are formed by the stacking the semiconductor layers. Hence the energy efficiency with respect to the solar cell can be achieved using an inverted metamorphic structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Semiconductor material layers (101-124)    Surrogate substrate (125)    Left side region (151)    Right side region (152)    Contact layer (203)
NOVELTY - The proton exchange membrane is pre-treatment using chemical plating method, and an upper cathode and an anode catalyst layer is deposited on both sides of the pre-treated proton exchange membrane. The proton exchange membrane is washed, sensitized, activated and desoxydated, and hydrophilic membrane electrode is formed using direct alcohol fuel cell. The cathode is metal platinum plating layer, the anode is platinum-ruthenium alloy plating layer.    USE - Manufacture of thin hydrophilic direct methanol fuel cell membrane electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The thin hydrophilic direct methanol fuel cell membrane electrode is efficiently manufacture using simple method.
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises an anodized and oxidatively-annealed titanium oxide or titanium alloy oxide substrate having self-ordered oxide nanotubes. The electrode is capable of storing energy. The titanium alloy oxide is chosen from oxides of titanium-manganese, titanium-niobium, titanium-zirconium, titanium-silicon, and titanium-aluminum-vanadium, preferably oxide of titanium-manganese alloy. The electrode comprises catalyst particles chosen from cobalt, nickel, iron.    USE - Electrode is used for battery such as lithium-ion battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides battery having improved specific capacity and charge-discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using an anodized and oxidatively-annealed titanium oxide or titanium alloy oxide substrate in an energy storage application.
NOVELTY - The electrode of a fuel cell contains carbon fibers carrying inorganic nanowires directly grown on the carbon fibers. The inorganic nanowires carries deposited nanoparticles of catalytic material, and made from metal oxides or metal nanowires coated with carbon nanotube shells. The catalytic material is made from metal selected from group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and ruthenium.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides metal oxide nanowires and carbon coated nanowires that are effective as supports for particles of catalyst material. The nanowires provide good surfaces for effective utilization of the platinum material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making supported catalyst for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the horizontal tubular furnace with inserted quartz tube for the synthesis of the metal oxide nanowires under flowing oxygen containing argon from the precursor metal powder contained in the alumina boat.
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst particles (20) consisting of catalyst particles (21) having catalytic active substance held by a support, and an electrolyte (22) are coated with a compound (15) having external stimulus response activity to produce coated electrode catalyst particles (30). A thin film is formed using the coated particles, and external stimulation is provided to film. The compound having external stimulus response is removed from film, and electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aggregation of electrode catalyst particles and degradation of electrode catalyst are suppressed. The composition stability of electrode catalyst ink is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode catalyst solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of capsulated electrode catalyst particles.    Resin (15)    Electrode catalyst particles (20)    Catalyst (21)    Electrolyte (22)    Capsulated electrode catalyst particles (30)
NOVELTY - Unreacted fluoro monomers are recovered from fluoropolymer aqueous dispersions obtained by emulsion-polymerizing fluoro monomer having sulfonic-acid precursor functional group which can be converted into sulfonic acid group, by vaporizing the unreacted fluoro monomer from the dispersion. The liquid of the fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion has an acidic pH.    USE - Recovery of fluoro monomer from fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion used in manufacture of electrolyte-film materials of fuel cells and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient separation and recovery of unreacted fluoro monomers without using an extraction solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system used for recovering fluoro monomer.    Stirring tank (1)    Trap (2)    Diaphragm pump (3)    Valve (4)    Methanol or dry ice (5)
NOVELTY - A flow path (8) supplies fuel-off gas for removing impurities accommodated during dead-end drive of fuel cell (2) based on opening degree of purge valve (9) provided in flow path. A control apparatus (12) operates purge limiting unit (13) for closing purge valve, when the voltage of fuel cell measured by voltage measurement unit (11) exceeds preset value.    USE - Vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The impurities stored in anode side of the fuel cell can be discharged effectively and oxidation reaction of carbon in cathode side of the fuel cell can be prevented reliably, since purge valve is closed, when voltage of fuel cell exceeds preset value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Flow path (8)    Purge valve (9)    Voltage measurement unit (11)    Control apparatus (12)    Purge limiting unit (13)
NOVELTY - An electrode (10) has bus-bar electrode made of resin type electrically conductive paste and an adhesive layer with resin, which connects the bus-bar electrode and a wiring material (70). The residual stress of the resin contained in the adhesive layer is made smaller than that of resin contained in the bus-bar electrode by increasing mean molecular weight of resin contained in adhesive layer than the mean molecular weight of resin contained in bus-bar electrode.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) solar cell. Can also be used in crystal system solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fall of solar cell module output is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Electrode (10)    Silicon wafer (20)    Wiring material (70)    Electrode conductive particle (80)    Resin (90)
NOVELTY - A lower supply/discharge tube (77) and an upper supply/discharge tube (76) supply/discharge air to/from a valve-closing pressure chamber (50) and a valve-opening pressure chamber (52), respectively. The pressure chamber-side opening ends of the respective supply/discharge tubes are obliquely cut relative to the direction of axes of the supply/discharge tubes.    USE - Valve for fuel cell of fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opening areas of the opening ends are increased by cutting the opening ends obliquely relative to the direction of axes of the supply/discharge tubes. The water present in the pressure chamber is prevented from adhering to the opening ends and the adhered water is prevented from freezing. The opening ends are not closed and the opening areas are not reduced. The operation performance of the outlet shut-off valve is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve for the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (42)    Valve-closing pressure chamber (50)    Valve-opening pressure chamber (52)    Upper supply/discharge tube (76)    Lower supply/discharge tube (77)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises fuel and air electrodes which have a fuel-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (12) facing fuel-electrode catalyst layer (11) and an air-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (14) facing air-electrode catalyst layer (13). The porosities of diffusion layer (12) and catalyst layer (11) are 20-80% of the porosities of diffusion layer (14) and catalyst layer (13). A vapor separation film (22) closes an opening of a liquid fuel storage chamber (24) and transmits the vaporization component towards the diffusion layer (12).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. passive type direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC), semi passive type DMFC and active type DMFC for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The water produced by the air electrode is stopped by the fuel electrode and water penetration into the fuel liquid storage chamber from the fuel electrode gaseous diffusion layer is suppressed. The fall of the fuel concentration is suppressed and the fuel of predetermined concentration is supplied to the fuel-electrode catalyst layer. Thus, the output fall of the fuel cell by a continuous operation is suppressed. Since a fuel-electrode sealing material is provided between the electrode film and fuel distribution mechanism, and surface cover, the fuel and oxidizing-agent leaks from the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of DMFC.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel-electrode catalyst layer (11)    Fuel-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (12)    Air-electrode catalyst layer (13)    Air-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (14)    Vapor separation film (22)    Liquid fuel storage chamber (24)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly (16) has an electrolyte film (15) between fuel electrode catalyst layer (11) an air electrode catalyst layer (13). The porosity of air-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (14) is smaller, specifically 20-70% of porosity of fuel-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (12).    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated by the air electrode is stopped in an air electrode by setting the porosity of an air-electrode catalyst layer smaller than the porosity of fuel-electrode catalyst layer and the short supply of the water to fuel-electrode catalyst layer is prevented and high output fuel cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the direct methanol fuel cell.    Fuel electrode catalyst layer (11)    Fuel-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (12)    Air electrode catalyst layer (13)    Air-electrode gaseous-diffusion layer (14)    Electrolyte film (15)    Membrane-electrode assembly (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) is fixed to several side frames (810), which are arranged in parallel to each other along the vehicle advance direction. The support elements (110,120) bridge between the side frames. A fixing unit fixes the support element to the respective side frames. A fixing unit covered with rubber or resin fixes the fuel cell on the support element.    USE - Vehicle such as four wheel sedan type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external force applied to the fuel cell while mounting the fuel cell on vehicle can be suppressed. The increase in the size and weight of the vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting fuel cell on vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell mounting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (100)    Support elements (110,120)    Bolt (117)    Mount cover (130)    Side frames (810)
NOVELTY - The surface of a cleaned indium tin oxide film is basified for forming self-assembled monolayer. The surface of basified indium tin oxide film is modified by an organic material, and self-assembled monolayer is formed.    USE - Formation of self-assembled monolayer on indium tin oxide film (claimed) used for transparent electrode of display device such as flat display device and electronic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The self-assembled monolayer is formed on indium tin oxide film efficiently and economically, and work function of indium tin oxide film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The basification process is carried out by immersing indium tin oxide film in solution containing hydrogen peroxide and ammonia solution in volume ratio of 1:1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process of forming self-assembled monolayer on indium tin oxide film.
NOVELTY - The direction of solidification in silicon material is controlled, and silicon material is processed. The silicon material is a sheet made of multi-crystalline, polycrystalline, microcrystalline and/or amorphous silicon.    USE - Processing of silicon material used for solar cell and photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon material having desired film properties is efficiently and reliably produced by processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating formation of silicon sheet.    Silicon sheet (20)    Ligaments (22)
NOVELTY - A sulfur, selenium and/or tellurium-containing compound and sulfur, selenium and/or tellurium-containing solid particles are mixed, kinetic energy is applied to the particle mixture, and the particle mixture is heated to a temperature below a minimum temperature of melting or sublimation of the particles to form chalcogenide compound.    USE - Synthesis of chalcogenide compound used for optical data storage and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly pure chalcogenide compound using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alloy casting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of an alloy casting apparatus.    Quench furnace (10)    Crucible (12)    Induction coil (14)    Coil leads (16)    Coil support (24)
NOVELTY - The amorphous dust core is formed by compacting iron-silicon-boron type amorphous magnetic powder having pressed-powder density of 5-6 Mg/m3, and heating at 400-500 degrees C for 10-30 minutes under non-reducing atmosphere.    USE - Amorphous dust core is used for reactor iron core of inverter for high capacitance step-up circuits mounted in power supply devices such as welding machine, laser beam machine, hybrid vehicle and solar-power-generation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous dust core is excellent in both low and high magnetic field characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The amorphous dust core is formed by compacting iron-silicon-boron (Fe-Si-B) type amorphous magnetic powder having pressed-powder density of 5-6 Mg/m3, and heating at 400-500 degrees C for 10-30 minutes under non-reducing atmosphere.
NOVELTY - Copper-gallium (Cu-Ga) binary system alloy sputtering target contains gallium (Ga) (30-60 mass%) and copper (Cu) with two phased structure.    USE - Copper gallium binary system alloy sputtering target for forming copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary type alloy film used in optical absorption layer of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Cu-Ga alloy sputtering target with high gallium content can easily be manufactured. Formation efficiency of optical absorption layer is increased. Cost reduction in solar cells can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of high Ga containing Cu-Ga binary system alloy sputtering target.
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric transducer has an electron-donor layer (2) and electron-receiving layer (3) arranged between pair of electrode. The electron-donor layer contains phenanthrene (I) formed from condensed polycyclic aromatic compound (A) having number of condensed benzene ring of 6-10, and condensed polycyclic aromatic compound (B) having number of condensed benzene ring of 4-7.    USE - Organic photoelectric transducer is used for p-type organic semiconductor, n-type organic semiconductor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric transducer raises open circuit voltage and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric transducer has an electron-donor layer and electron-receiving layer arranged between pair of electrode. The electron-donor layer contains phenanthrene of formula (I) formed from condensed polycyclic aromatic compound (A) having number of condensed benzene ring of 6-10, and condensed polycyclic aromatic compound (B) having number of condensed benzene ring of 4-7.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the organic photoelectric transducer.    Primary electrode (1)    Electron donor layer (2)    Electron receiving layer (3)    Exciton block layer (4)    Secondary electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves correcting a torque set point by subtraction of a corrective signal resulting from application to a signal representative of instantaneous rotational speed of a transmission shaft of band pass filtering type processing. The band pass of the filter is chosen to include a frequency of proper mode of oscillation of a traction chain of a vehicle in a given situation. The filtering processing has successive application of two or three band pass filters in cascade.    USE - Method for controlling an electric motor driving a transmission shaft of a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, with fuel cell e.g. parallel hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method permits to reduce the incidence of discontinuity of torque applied to the primary shaft on the acceleration of the vehicle, and permits to reduce the jerks resulting from discontinuity of torque applied to the shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representative of acceleration of a vehicle in which a method is implemented, when a discontinuity of torque is applied.
NOVELTY - The fuel composition useful in a cell, comprises oxygenated hydrocarbons, and polyoxometalate and/or a redox reactive Keggin-, Wells-Dawson-, Lindqvist- and Anderson anion caused by dissolution of polyoxometalate in an organic medium containing an aqueous solution. The polyoxometalate and/or a redox reactive anion comprise in a content of 0.1x 10-9 M to 0.5 M to total 1 liter of the residual ingredients containing the oxygenated hydrocarbons.    USE - The fuel composition is useful in a cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel composition is capable of efficiently oxidizing carbon monoxide and other carbonaceous intermediates and eliminating the carbon monoxide with the property of catalyst poisoning of electrode catalyst thus improving the performances of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Anode electrode (11)    Cathode electrode (12)    Electrolyte (13)    Electric circuit. (14)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a polymer base, and a substrate (12) on which two electrodes (14, 24) are provided. A photovoltaic function layer structure (22) is provided between the electrodes. The electrode (24) is arranged between photovoltaic function layer structures (22, 22'), to form a pair of cells (28, 28') connected with respective photovoltaic cells (30, 30'), between the electrodes and a counter electrode (26) provided at the structure (22'). The electrode (14) and the electrode (26) are connected together in an electrical conducting manner.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is designed in such a manner that it has increased efficiency and total output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (12)    Electrodes (14, 24)    Photovoltaic function layer structures (22, 22')    Counter electrode (26)    Cells (28, 28')    Photovoltaic cells (30, 30')
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing impurity diffusion techniques to prepare N type surface doped layer on a thin P or N type silicon chip, where a thickness of the doped layer is controlled between 0.2 and 4.0 micron. Screen printing techniques are utilized to press an aluminiferous sizing agent on the chip based on a pre-set pattern, and aluminum is diffused as an adulterant into the silicon chip with a subsequent sintering technique to prepare a pre-set doped area. A surface of the silicon chip is covered with multi-layer dielectric matter such as silicon nitride and silicon oxide.    USE - Method for making an ultra-thin double-side lighting solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the metallization in local region of the cell back side, realizes the double-side lighting of the cell, reduces ultra-thin silicon chip bend, and utilizes silicon nitride or silicon oxide to passivate the back surface of the cell to realize high conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an ultra-thin double-side lighting solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The subassembly has an electron transmitting layer i.e. titania layer, coated on a hollow or solid tubular frame, and a metal layer with palladium or platinum coated on another hollow or solid tubular frame. A gap is formed between the frames, which are provided with glass, metal, alloy or macromolecule. A dye layer is coated on the transmitting layer and provided with ruthenium, anthocyanin or chlorophyll. An electrolyte with iodine ion is filled into the gap. An electric layer is provided with an indium and tin oxidation layer or aluminum and zinc oxidation layer.    USE - Solar battery subassembly for use in a solar battery module (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery subassembly.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims a portable solar power supply that is the creative application of solar energy photovoltaic technology, comprising box cover and box body. Lithium ion battery chamber, controller chamber and inverter chamber are set on the box body. Each chamber is installed with lithium ion battery, controller and inverter. One end of the box body is set with control faceplate and another end is set with radiating hole. While the box cover is opened, half of hinge solar energy battery panel is adhered to and covered on inner side of the box cover and another half is covered and fixed on the box body. Alternating and direct current switches, alternating and direct current output ports, indicating lamp and display are integrally set on the control faceplate. This utility model has small area, light weight, convenient carrying and use. It can be used for supplying power, lighting and alternating-direct converting and so on. It has large volume and can be used for 4.5-6 hours for handheld computer and 160-180 hours for lighting. It can be widely used in electro-less accessions like armament camp, geological survey, marine operation and archaeology and so on. It also can be used as emergency reserve power supply.
NOVELTY - This utility model claims solar energy photoelectric conversion device used for solving the lower transform efficiency of the existing common solar energy board electric conversion device. It comprises solar energy electric board, storage battery device; said solar energy electric board is connected with centre of the paraboloid-shaped sunshine collecting surface through solar energy conversion connecting tube, the paraboloid-shaped sunshine collecting surface is connected with the storage battery device through connecting tube; the back of the paraboloid-shaped sunshine collecting surface and solar energy electric board are connected with water storing device through water tube, the water tube is mounted between the positive surface of the paraboloid-shaped sunshine collecting surface and back of the solar electric board. This utility model has the following characteristics: a. when using the same size solar electric board, it can obtain much more energy through the light concentrating mode, namely, high conversion efficiency; b. the electric board can collect the electric energy generated by the temperature difference of semiconductors when it cools down the temperature into the storage battery device; c. the hot water generated by this utility model can be applied.
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst for a fuel cell, a method for preparing the catalyst, a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell containing the cathode catalyst, and a fuel cell system containing the membrane electrode assembly are provided to enhance the activity and selectivity to the reduction of an oxidizing agent and the stability of a catalyst under acidic atmosphere by using rhenium-tungsten and/or molybdenum-tellurium alloy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst comprises a support comprising zeolite; and 5-85 wt% of a rhenium(Rh)-M-tellurium(Te) alloy supported on the support, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of tungsten(W), molybdenum(Mo) and their mixture. Preferably the rhenium-M-tellurium alloy comprises 50-70 atom% of Rh; 25-30 atom% of M; and 5-30 atom% of Te; and the catalyst has an average particle size of 1-4 nm. Preferably the zeolite comprises a cation selected from selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion and a hydrogen ion.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A sheet consists of laminate of compatible resin layer and adhesive layer laminated on polyester film such that the adhesive layer is on the polyester film. The compatible resin layer contains resin compatible with ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin, and has thickness of 0.2-2 mu m.    USE - Sheet is used in solar cell module (claimed) for sealing reverse side of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has favorable adhesive strength with respect to filler layer, excellent storage stability and is manufactured with improved productivity.
NOVELTY - A polymeric material is deposited on a surface of a carbon-containing substrate using physical vapor deposition to form a surface-modified carbon-containing substrate.    USE - Method used for modifying surface of carbon-containing substrate for nanohybrid material and carbon-containing structure (all claimed) used for one-dimensional nanostructures in nano-electronics, photovoltaic cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides surface-modified carbon-containing substrate efficiently.
NOVELTY - The concentrator (300) has a flat primary reflector (320) arranged at an angle to an entrance aperture (310) coincident with the front surface of the solar module, and a curved secondary reflector (340) which opposes the primary reflector. The secondary reflector describes a circular arc centered on a proximal endpoint (360) of the primary reflector with a radius equal to the width of an exit aperture (330). A solar cell is arranged between the primary reflector and the secondary reflector.    USE - Parallel aperture prismatic electromagnetic radiation concentrator for use in solar module (claimed) for concentration of solar energy on solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The placement position of the solar cell is favorable and thus the manufacturability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for radiation concentration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the radiation concentrator.    Concentrator (300)    Entrance aperture (310)    Flat primary reflector (320)    Exit aperture (330)    Curved secondary reflector (340)    Proximal endpoint (360)
NOVELTY - A light-receiving-surface side sealing film (3A) contains an ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer, a crosslinking agent and an acid acceptor.    USE - Light-receiving-surface side sealing film is used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light-receiving-surface side sealing film provides solar cell having high power generating performance and excellent durability and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for back surface side sealing film (3B), which contains ethylene acetic acid vinyl copolymer (100 mass parts), crosslinking agent and acid acceptor (0.5 mass parts or more).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a solar cell.    Light-receiving-surface side sealing transparent protection component (1)    Back surface side protection component (2)    Light-receiving-surface side sealing film (3A)    Back surface side sealing film (3B)    Solar cell (4)
NOVELTY - The current collector useful in photochemical applications e.g. dye-sensitized solar cells, comprises a nickel (2-98%)-cobalt (98-2%) alloy. The current collector is protected by a non-conductive material. The non-conductive material is an inorganic and/or organic coating, a polymeric material, a hot-meltseal foil, a low temperature melting glass frit or a ceramic glaze.    USE - The current collector is useful in photochemical applications (claimed) e.g. dye-sensitized solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector are highly resistant to corrosion, highly stable at the sintering temperatures for glass-based photoelectrochemical devices, and has a low recombination rate with electrons in nanoporous semiconductors at operational conditions and a good electrical conductivity and a satisfactory plasticity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a conductive interconnect;    (2) a transparent conductive oxide;    (3) an electrode for photochemical application made of a transparent conductive oxide;    (4) a dye-sensitized solar cell;    (5) an array; and    (6) a method for electrochemical or chemical deposition of a metal or an alloy on a transparent conductive oxide surface with good adhesion of the deposited metal or alloy on the transparent conductive oxide surface.
NOVELTY - An electron-donating organic material (5) contains conjugated system polymer having benzothiadiazole-group-containing repeating unit (1).    USE - Electron-donating organic material for photovoltaic element used for solar cell, optical sensor, optical switch, photo-transistor and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element formed using electron-donating organic material has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electron-donating organic material contains conjugated system polymer having benzothiadiazole-group-containing repeating unit of formula (1).    R1-R10=H, alkyl, alkoxy or aryl;    R11,R12=H, halogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;    w',x,y',z=single bond, arylene, heteroarylene, ethenylene or ethynylene;    m=0 or 1;and    n=1-1000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows model view of photovoltaic element.    Anode (2)    Organic-semiconductor layer (3)    Cathode (4)    Electron-donating organic material (5)    Electron-accepting organic material (6)
NOVELTY - An oligo-aniline compound (1), (2), (3) or (4) is new.    USE - Novel oligo-aniline compound is used for charge transportable varnish for charge transportable thin film used in organic electroluminescent element, solar cell (all claimed), fuel cell, capacitor electrode protective film and antistatic film.    ADVANTAGE - The oligo-aniline compound has excellent solubility even in non polar solvent, and provides charge transportable film having excellent solvent resistance, charge transportability and planar property. The charge transportable film prevents drive voltage of organic electroluminescent element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oligo-aniline compound of formula (1), (2), (3) or (4) is new.    R1-R20=H, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, silanol, thiol, carboxyl, phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid ester, ester, thioester, amide, nitro, monovalent, hydrocarbon, organoxy, organoamino, organosilyl, organothio, acyl or sulfone group;    X=fluorinated aryl group;and    m,n,l,k=1-20.
NOVELTY - The hydrazine supply apparatus (1) has an elimination unit for eliminating immobilization of hydrazine emitted from a storage tank (2). A supply unit supplies hydrazine to the storage tank containing polymer molecule for immobilizing the hydrazine fixing group and hydrazine leaving group.    USE - Hydrazine supply apparatus for fuel cell system used in motor vehicle (both claimed) such as car (from drawing). Uses include but are not limited to industrial application such as plastic foaming agent manufacturing industry, de-scaler manufacturing industry, reducing agent manufacturing industry, polymerization catalyst and various derivatives manufacturing industry, reagent manufacturing industry, agrochemical manufacturing industry, water processing agent manufacturing industry and rocket fuel manufacturing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The emission of carbon dioxide during the generation of electric power is prevented and environmental pollution is reduced by using hydrazine as fuel in the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrazine supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrazine supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrazine supply apparatus (1)    Storage tank (2)    Alkali supply line (4)    Material supply line (5)    Casing (7)
NOVELTY - Use of bora-tetraazapentalenes (I) as a redox-doping agent and/or emitter in electronic, optoelectronic or electroluminescent components.    USE - (I) is useful as redox-doping agent, preferably p-doping agent and/or emitter in electronic, optoelectronic or electroluminescent components (claimed) such as field-effect transistors, solar cells and organic light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits good doping ability as well a high stability towards humidity and oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Use of bora-tetraazapentalenes of formula (I) as a redox-doping agent and/or emitter in electronic, optoelectronic or electroluminescent components.    R1, R2, R3 = H, optionally substituted (hetero)alkyl, (hetero)aryl, annealed carbocycle or annealed heterocycle; and either    R4, R5 = halo, H, optionally substituted (hetero)alkyl, (hetero)aryl, annealed carbocycle or annealed heterocycle; or    R4R5+B = boron containing heterocycle.    An INDEPENDNET CLAIM is included for electronic, optoelectronic or electroluminescent components under use of (I).
NOVELTY - The composition useful in solar cell active layers, comprises a regioregular polythiophene having an average molecular weight of 6000-9000 measured by gel permeation chromatography in chloroform, an n-type semiconductor, and a halogenated aromatic solvent. The polydispersity index for the polythiophene is 1.1-1.5. The n-type semiconductor comprises a nanoparticulate semiconductor and a fullerene derivative. The weight ratio of regioregular polythiophene to the n-type semiconductor is 2.5:1-1:1. The composition is in the film form of 250 nm or less.    USE - Useful in solar cell active layers.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has high efficiencies, high current density, high versatility, and better processability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composition useful in solar cell active layers, comprises a regioregular polythiophene having an average molecular weight of 6000-9000 measured by gel permeation chromatography in chloroform, an n-type semiconductor, and a halogenated aromatic solvent. The polydispersity index for the polythiophene is 1.1-1.5. The n-type semiconductor comprises a nanoparticulate semiconductor and a fullerene derivative. The weight ratio of regioregular polythiophene to the n-type semiconductor is 2.5:1-1:1. The composition is in the film form of 250 nm or less. The halogenated aromatic solvent has a chlorinated aromatic solvent. The polythiophene polydispersity is 1.1-1.4. The composition has a solid content of 30-70 wt.%. The regioregular polythiophene is a polythiophene soluble in organic solvent and haloaromatic solvent. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photovoltaic device; and    (2) a method of forming a film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a conductive polymer solar cell.
NOVELTY - The porous support unit comprises a porous compact to form gelatinizer by shape retention of three-dimensional network structure. Several through holes arranged in parallel is used for coating electrolyte layer and electrode layer.    USE - For electrochemical reaction cell high density integration of electrochemical reaction system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical reaction cell used as electrolyte is integrated easily and simultaneously realized size reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous support unit manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrochemical reactive cell formed with respect to porous support unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar module (20) consists of several solar cells (22-1) that are electrically connected in parallel on a substrate (21) and is fabricated in a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) machine. The solar cells comprise an electrode layer having width which is inversely proportional to a film thickness ratio corresponding to each cell that is obtained with respect to the film thickness distribution of the machine.    USE - Solar module for converting solar radiation into electrical energy used in e.g. satellite , space and mobile communication.    ADVANTAGE - The film thickness distribution of the solar module is made uniform and conversion efficiency of the solar module is improved through the specific arrangement of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar module.    Solar module (20)    Substrate (21)    Solar cell (22-1)    Open support voltage (Voc)    Width of cells (W1-W5)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon film (22) is deposited on substrate (21) by chemical vapor deposition. Environment for metal organic chemical vapor deposition is set with transfer gas of hydrogen. Substrate is maintained at specific temperature, and metal organic material of trimethylaluminum is transferred with hydrogen to obtain dots of silicon-aluminum metal silicide as nucleus sites. Depositing time and density of aluminum and annealing time are controlled to obtain microcrystalline silicon thin film. Substrate is made of silicon, glass, sapphire, quartz or stainless steel.    USE - Fabrication of microcrystalline silicon thin film used for solar cell, thin film transistor and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The microcrystalline silicon thin film is efficiently fabricated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating formation of metal silicide.    Substrate (21)    Amorphous silicon film (22)
NOVELTY - A portable electronic device has a heat source such as battery, fuel cell device (100) that generates heat during generating, charging or electric power consumption. A housing base portion (91a) is arranged adjacent to the heat source. A radiation film (91b) is arranged to the external surface of the housing base portion. The radiation film has higher emissivity than the housing base portion. The radiation film has emissivity of 0.9 in an infrared region with wavelength of 10 mu m or longer.    USE - Portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, digital camera, notebook personal computer. Can also be used in person digital assistant (PDA), electronic personal organizer, wrist watch, electronic cash register and projector.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation from the portable electronic device is improved by suppressing the temperature rise of the housing. Thus the power consumption amount is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows partial sectional view of the portable electronic device.    Housing (91)    Housing base portion (91a)    Radiation film (91b)    Interface (95)    Fuel cell device (100)
NOVELTY - A cooling water system (6) has a heat exchanger (61) with fan (611) provided externally at position corresponding to a water collecting device (5), so that heat generated by fuel cell stack (2) and transferred to and dissipated from the heat exchanger is blown towards the water collecting device by the fan. The water collecting device has water absorbing material (51) of folded structure, and several air vents (52) in side wall.    USE - Fuel cell system with discharged water treatment facilities using fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEM), alkaline fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) or solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The water collected in water collecting device is automatically blown dry, hence need to empty collected water is avoided thus providing increased industrial value fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Water collecting device (5)    Cooling water system (6)    Water absorbing material (51)    Air vent (52)    Heat exchanger (61)    Fan (611)
NOVELTY - The cell has a formic acid supply device supplying formic acid, which is a fuel, to an anode (12) of a unit cell (10). An air supply device (60) supplies air to a cathode (11) of the unit cell. A formic acid concentration measuring device (30) is connected to the formic acid supply device, and measures concentration of a portion of the formic acid to be supplied to the anode in real time. A controller (40) receives the measured concentration value. A degree of acidity measuring device has an outer cover under which a reference electrode of the concentration measuring device is provided.    USE - Used in a liquid fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Concentration measuring device is connected to the formic acid supply device and measures the concentration of the portion of formic acid to be supplied to the anode in real time, thus operating the direct formic acid fuel cell to maintain the performance and the durability constantly. The fuel cell is designed to have high sensitivity upon operation of the direct formic acid fuel cell and impact resistance, chemical resistance and weatherability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a direct formic acid fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a direct formic acid fuel cell.    Unit cell (10)    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Mixing portion (26)    Formic acid concentration measuring device (30)    Controller (40)    Pumps (43)    Carbon dioxide remover (50)    Air supply device (60)
NOVELTY - A sensor (10) detects electric current input-output with respect to electrical storage apparatus (6-1) and outputs electric current value (Ib1). A sensor (16) detects electric current value (Im1) between main right bus-line (MPL) and an inverter (30-1), and electric current value (Im2) between the main right bus-line and an inverter (30-2) and output electric current values (Im1,Im2). An ECU (2) controls the converters (8-1,8-2) which perform voltage conversion of power from the electrical storage apparatus, based on the detection results.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of sensors used for detecting electric current is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    ECU (2)    Electrical storage apparatus (6-1)    Converters (8-1,8-2)    Sensors (10,16)    Inverters (30-1,30-2)    Electric current values (Ib1,Im1,Im2)    Main right bus-line (MPL)
NOVELTY - A horizontal corrugated panel (70) is fitted to the bottom portion of the floor panel (1b) at a portion in between the side sill (5) and an adjoining side frame (2). The peak sections (71) of the panel are welded to the floor panels bottom surface. The trough portions (73) of the panel have their lateral inner and outer edges (73a,73b) set flush with the side frame bottom wall (2a) and the side sill bottom wall (5a) respectively. The side frame bottom wall is positioned at a level below that of the side sill bottom wall.    USE - Floor structure in vehicle including fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of corrugated panel improves energy absorption characteristics during side impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of the floor structure.    Floor panel (1b)    Side frame (2)    Side frame bottom wall (2a)    Side sill (5)    Side sill bottom wall (5a)    Corrugated panel (70)    Peak section (71)    Trough portion (73)    Corrugated panel inner and outer edges (73a,73b)
NOVELTY - A molten-metal precipitating element (93) has hollow rotating shaft portion (90) of hollow rotating shaft (3), inserted into through-hole (6) formed in ceiling wall (1a) of smelting furnace (1). A sealing pack (9) arranged between through-hole and outer surface of rotating shaft, has internal diameter more than outer diameter of shaft. A connection element (92) connects lower end of shaft portion and upper end of hollow rotational cooling element portion (91) that cools molten metal. The shaft portion has adapter (30) connected to its inserted lower end portion.    USE - Metal refiner for refining molten metal e.g. silicon used for manufacturing solar cell (all claimed). Can also be used in refining metals such as iron, copper, titanium, aluminum, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The time and cost for maintenance of the metal refiner can be reduced. The operation rate is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal purification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross sectional side view of the metal refiner.    Smelting furnace (1)    Ceiling wall (1a)    Hollow rotating shaft (3)    Through-hole (6)    Sealing pack (9)    Hollow rotating shaft portion (90)    Hollow rotational cooling element portion (91)    Connection element (92)    Molten-metal precipitating element (93)
NOVELTY - The PEFC has a catalyst containing tungsten carbide that is obtained by converting a compound chosen from the group consisting of tungsten boride, tungsten nitride, sulfided tungsten, phosphide tungsten and silicide tungsten. The catalyst contains platinum as catalyst component.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, household and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - A favorable and stable catalyst activity can be ensured even when hydrogen gas containing carbon monoxide (CO) is used as fuel by using catalyst containing tungsten carbide and platinum.
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating an electric power demand and heat demand in a predetermined time destination based on the past driving performance of a fuel cell (15). Several driving plans for the fuel cell are drawn based on the estimated power and heat demands, the present state of the fuel cell and the heat storage amount of the thermal storage tank (31). A driving plan is selected in accordance with a reference driving plan of the fuel cell based on which the fuel cell is controlled by using a controller (50).    USE - For operating fuel cell system e.g. pure hydrogen type fuel cell used in e.g. small-scale apartment house or small scale offices. Also suits for solid oxide fuel cell, phosphoric-acid fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operating method of a fuel cell system enables to generate more effective driving with energy saving property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram illustrating the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (15)    Heat exchanger (21)    Thermal storage tank (31)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (1,2) has a laminate obtained by laminating an outer side film layer (13,14) on both surfaces of a gas barrier laminated film layer (10). The layer (10) is obtained by laminating a vapor deposition thin film layer (12) of inorganic acid compound on one surface of a base material layer (11). The outer side film layer is obtained using high polymer film having dielectric constant of 3.5 or less.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet is economical, and has excellent weather resistance, dampproof property, dimensional stability and electrical insulation property. The solar cell module having the protection sheet has favorable electric power generation efficiency for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (1,2)    Gas barrier laminated film layer (10)    Base material layer (11)    Vapor deposition thin film layer (12)    Outer side film layer (13,14)    Adhesion layer (15,16)
NOVELTY - An organic thin film device contains a specific fluorine-containing aromatic compound.    USE - For e.g. organic thin film solar cell, organic thin film transistor, organic electroluminescent element used for electronic device such as flat panel display, illumination light source, backlight, recording light source, exposure light source, reading light source, label, signboard, interior and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-containing aromatic compound used as charge transport material of organic electroluminescent element has high carrier mobility. The organic electroluminescent element is operated at low drive voltage and has improved light emission quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic thin film device contains a fluorine-containing aromatic compound of formula: V'-(Ar-(C?=C-Q)n)p.    Ar=(n+1) valent perfluoro aromatic group chosen from perfluoro naphthalene group and perfluoro biphenyl group in which fluorine atom is optionally substituted with perfluoro alkyl group;    Q=phenyl group in which hydrogen atom is optionally substituted with 1-8C alkyl or 1-8C fluorine-containing alkyl;    n=1 or 2;and    p=1-3.    When p is 1, V' is fluorine atom or monovalent fluorine-containing aromatic group. When p is 2, V' is single bond, carbon-carbon double bond, carbon-carbon triple bond or bivalent fluorine-containing aromatic group. When p is 3, V' is trivalent fluorine-containing aromatic group.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a porous zinc oxide anode for adsorbing organic dye in an electrolyte liquid. A porous carbon cathode containing activated carbon and a separator made of porous polyethylene film, are bonded by a heat fusable component such as non-woven fabric.    USE - For dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and cathode are isolated perfectly using the separator. Photoelectric conversion efficiency is increased by integrating the separator and cathode, and assembly property is improved.
NOVELTY - A core material (2) of low heat expansion iron group alloy, has a separator (3) with passive state film in its center section to form lamination. The separator has a solder (4) formed by melting solder metal plating, in its both sides for connection by which coating is formed in the core material.    USE - For solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solder is formed easily with excellent solder operability and productivity by the elimination of adhering of melting solder to the reverse side of the solar cell. The thermal stress produced in the substrate is reduced and the cracking loss of the substrate is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode connection line material.    electrode connection line material (1)    core material (2)    separator (3)    solders (4-6)
NOVELTY - The material for constituting an electrolyte for a fuel cell, comprises a hydrophobic matrix, and a structure of organic glass, crystals, polymers and ceramics. Atoms of silicon form a structure in the hydrophobic matrix. The electrolyte has a ratio of silicon atomic percentage to a sum of carbon and fluorine atomic percentages of 5x 10-3 to 5x 10-2. The matrix is functionalized by sulfonic group, carboxylic group and phosphonic group.    USE - The material is useful for constituting an electrolyte for a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful in a portable electronic device such as computer and a cellular telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high proton conductivity of greater than 10 mS/cm, high deposition speed of 2 mu m/h, high resistance to water and solvents and high mechanical and electrical resistance, and reduces the size and cost of the fuel cell thus increasing their electrolytic performances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process for production of a material; and    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of a fuel cell.    Ceramic substrate (301)    Support (302)    Film (303)    Canals (305)    Electrolytic membrane. (306)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell (2) for converting an anode waste gas containing hydrogen gas and a cathode waste gas containing oxygen, a main burner (3) for burning the anode waste gas and the cathode waste gas, and a starting burner (21) for burning a hydrogen-containing fuel with an oxidizer containing oxygen. The starting burner is arranged in the fuel cell system so that during the starting operation combustion gases form the anode waste gas and/or the cathode waste gas.    USE - For a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a relatively short pre-heating time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (2)    starting burner (3)    reformer (5)    starting burner (21)    fuel valve arrangement (25)
NOVELTY - The module has a base (1) formed step-like at upper and lower sides of the module, where the base is made of metal or alloys or plastic or ceramic or glass. The base is made of photovoltaic material in form of solar cells. The solar cells, a string chain and solar cell bands (2) are made of different photoelectric materials depending on outside temperature and cell temperature. The base is directly coated with the photoelectric material by different coating techniques. A glass cover (3) and a cap are made of a transparent material such as glass or plastic, ceramic, metal and metal alloys.    USE - Solar module for generating an electric current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells, the string chain and the solar cell bands are made of the different photoelectric materials depending on the outside temperature and cell temperature, thus reducing layer strength of the solar cells, and increasing efficiency of the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar module.    Base (1)    Solar cell bands (2)    Glass cover (3)    Reinforcing profile (4)    Framing (5)
NOVELTY - Laminates comprising layer(s) (A) containing inorganic and/or organic glass, layer(s) (B) of copolymer, unit(s) (C) containing photosensitive layer(s) and optionally further layer(s) (D) comprising organic polymers, organosilicon polymers, metallic materials, mineral materials and/or wood, in which layer (B) contains a thermoplastic siloxane copolymer.    USE - For the production of photovoltaic solar modules, especially in situations where sound-proofing and safety glass properties are an advantage, e.g. cladding components, roof surfaces, conservatories, sound-proof walls, balcony parts and windows.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer layer shows very high transparency over a wide spectral range (resulting in a high solar energy yield), very good long-term UV stability (no need for UV stabilisers which may cause yellowing or cloudiness), high hydrophobicity (unlike polyvinylbutyral) and excellent adhesion to relevant substrates (glass, industrial plastics and solar cell units), with no delamination at solar module operating temperatures. The use of these siloxane copolymers also has technical process advantages over conventional embedding materials for laminates (simple processing without catalysts, crosslinkers or special vacuum lamination equipment; reversible lamination, enabling rapid and simple correction of defects).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the production of (I) by making layer (B) in the form of film from a thermoplastic siloxane copolymer and optionally other additives, placing layer (B) between layers (A) and (C) and optionally between (C) and (D) and then combining the assembly to form a laminate.
NOVELTY - The method involves fusing a metallurgical silicon. The melted silicon is frozen in a directed manner. A crystallization front is formed during the directed freezing process, where the front has a shape of a sector of a spherical surface. The freezing process is performed in a processing furnace. The metallurgical silicon is obtained from a carbothermic reduction of silicon dioxides using plastics, where the carbothermic reduction is performed in a curved furnace.    USE - Method for producing metallurgical silicon that is suitable for solar purposes to manufacture a silicon wafer and a solar cell (all claimed) e.g. multi-crystalline silicon solar cells, and solar modules in a photovoltaic industry. Can also be used in an electronic industry for manufacturing a semiconductor component e.g. processor, memory and transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallization front is formed during the directed freezing process, where the front has the shape of a sector of the spherical surface, so that cleaning efficiency is improved during the directed freezing process, and hence facilitating cost-effective and simple production of the silicon, without additional cleaning and/or processing steps .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flowchart of a method for production of a silicon. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The functional device has a negative electrode (3) provided on a transparent substrate (1) such as glass substrate. A positive electrode (5) is arranged facing the negative electrode, between flexible materials arranged facing the substrate.    USE - For dye-sensitized type photoelectric-conversion apparatus e.g. dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the device is reduced and the productivity is improved. The heat resistance and organic solvent proof property are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for functional device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent substrate (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (5)    Wiring (8)    Dye sensitizing type photoelectric conversion apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The 3-D TFSC substrate is formed and a sacrificial layer is formed on the template comprising several posts and several trenches between posts. A semiconductor layer is deposited and sacrificial layer is etched selectively. The semiconductor layer is released from the template and the selected portions of 3-D TFSC substrate are doped with n-type dopant comprising phosphorus and p-type dopant comprising boron. The emitter metallization region and base metallization region are formed.    USE - Method of manufacturing 3-D TFSC used in residential applications, commercial applications, industrial applications and centralized utility applications.    ADVANTAGE - The 3-D TFSC is manufactured by using self-aligned processing without using lithography or patterning process, so that the number of fabrication process is reduced and the yield and cycle time is improved. The operational reliability is improved by reducing the number of manufacturing process and temperature coefficients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the 3-D TFSC substrate and solar cell fabrication process.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1a) comprises an enclosure (2), heat exchange region (3) which supplies the heat exchange fluid and is crossed by at least one reaction duct (4) which contains the catalyst and has an inlet (4a) for the inflow of agent and outlet for discharge of reaction products. The reaction duct has spiral shape along at least one of its portions.    USE - Apparatus for generating hydrogen used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is economical, safe, reliable, compact and simple. The apparatus eliminates contact of welds and flue gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises an enclosure, heat exchange region which supplies the heat exchange fluid and is crossed by at least one reaction duct which contains the catalyst and has an inlet for the inflow of agent and outlet for discharge of reaction products. The reaction duct has spiral shape along at least one of its portions. The catalysts comprise elongated plate-like element(s) containing grid-like portion(s) which comprises inert material. The heat exchange fluid contains combustion flue gases. The reagent comprises water vapor, hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide or oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the apparatus.    Apparatus (1a)    Enclosure (2)    Heat exchange region (3)    Reaction duct (4)    Inlet (4a)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module has two solar cell arrays which are interleaved with one another and are arranged on an electrically insulating base body. The solar cell arrays have a solar cell that is mounted on a thermally and electrically conductive mount and a bypass diode fitted at a distance from it. The solar cell and the bypass diode are fitted to the conductive mount by a conductive connection layer.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use in highly concentrated photovoltaic modules (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module has two solar cell arrays which are interleaved with one another and are arranged on an electrically insulating base body. The solar cell arrays has a solar cell that is mounted on a thermally and electrically conductive mount and a bypass diode fitted at a distance from it, and thus ensures a simple and economical manufacturing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic module.    Carrier substrate (1)    Electrical component (2)    Solar cell (2)    Thermally conducting connection (3)    Soldering wires (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several solar cell units, and a case made of a metal plate for enclosing solar cell units. The rod shaped light receiving solar cell modules (10,30,50) are stacked, such that a module having a shorter central wavelength of sensitivity wavelength band is located closer to incident side of sunlight. The rod shaped photovoltaic cell (32) has pn junction formed by base material and conductive layer. The strip-shaped electrodes are connected to the surface of base material and conductive layer, respectively.    USE - Stacked solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the rod-shaped photovoltaic cells is increased, and the assembly cost of the sub-module is reduced. The electric current produced with the solar cell module can be changed, by changing the number of sub-modules connected in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell unit.    Rod-shaped solar cell modules (10,30,50)    Sub-module (11)    Connection rods (20a,20b,40a,40b,60a,60b)    Photovoltaic cell (32)
NOVELTY - A nanoporous membrane is provided between an anode chamber and a cathode chamber. The nanoporous membrane is used for sequestering a microbe in the anode chamber. The nanoporous membrane allows nutrients to flow from the cathode chamber to the anode chamber. The nanoporous membrane is selected from the group consisting of nylon, polycarbonate, regenerative cellulose, polyether sulfone, polysulfone, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinylidene fluoride, and cellulose ester, and is modified by a thin film composite.    USE - Microbial fuel cell for powering micro-electro-mechanical system sensor networks, nano-electro-mechanical system sensor networks for chemical, biological or acoustic stand-off detection and communication.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost and eliminates the need to actively flow nutrients through the system. Increases the stability of the fuel cell in salt water, and protects the electrode from bacterial fouling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic representation of the single chamber dialysis bag microbial fuel cell design.
NOVELTY - A metal separator (18) is disposed adjacent to the lip portion (50) of a gasket (48) used as a sealing member. A non-adhesive layer (54) is disposed between the gasket and the metal separator. A non-adhesive component contained in the non-adhesive layer and a material forming the gasket have a cross-linked structure at an interface between the non-adhesive layer and a portion of the lip of the gasket on which the non-adhesive layer is provided.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell including sealing structure with excellent sealability, and provides gasket for fuel cell with excellent sealability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the sealing structure in cell stack of fuel cell.    Metal separator (18)    Gasket (48)    Adhesive layer (49)    Lip portion (50)    Non-adhesive layer (54)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module consists of surface light-transmissive layer, solar cell element (5) containing filler (2) and back surface protection sheet (3). The surface like transmissive layer and/or back surface protection sheet contains polychlorotrifluoroethylene-resin film. The resin film has a surface treated layer obtained by subjecting to electrode discharge treatment in the presence of inert gas containing reactive organic compound. The surface treatment arranged at the side of solar cell element.    USE - Solar cell module for laminated component such as building materials waterproof sheets and wall paper.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent weather resistance, moisture resistance, adhesiveness and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell module consists of surface light-transmissive layer (1), solar cell element having filler and back surface protection sheet. The surface like transmissive layer and/or back surface protection sheet contains polychlorotrifluoroethylene-resin film, having a surface treated layer obtained by subjecting to electrode discharge treatment in the presence of inert gas containing reactive organic compound. The surface treatment arranged at the side of solar cell element. Alternatively, the solar cell module further contains non-fluorine-containing resin sheet. The reactive organic compounds are vinyl acetate and/or glycidylmethacrylate. The fillers are ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of solar cell module.    Surface light transmissive layer (1)    Fillers (2)    Back surface protection sheets (3)    Association line (4)    Solar cell elements (5)
NOVELTY - The metallurgical silicon is provided in a boat (2) in a closed housing (3). The silicon is subjected to repeated horizontal zone refining process in which silicon zone(s) (X) are heated along total length of the boat using heater or heating element (1) at constant speed. During refining operation, a purge gas is passed along the boat through inlet (4) end of housing and the impurities generated during refining operation is purged off through an outlet (5) end of the housing. The purge gas is argon, oxygen and/or hydrogen.    USE - Manufacture of multi-crystalline solar grade silicon is used for wafer used for photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-crystalline solar grade silicon of high quality is effectively and efficiently manufactured using horizontal zone refining process by melting reduced amount of metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for equipment for manufacture of multi-crystalline solar grade silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of horizontal zone refining apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating element (1)    Boat (2)    Closed housing (3)    Inlet (4)    Outlet (5)    Zones (X)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion system (1000) has solar cell array having different optical absorption range arranged between a waveguide (100) and a cladding arrangement (30) for successively absorbing photons of different wavelengths passing through a core (10) formed in the waveguide. The cladding arrangement comprises several light sensitive materials of different band gap that are arranged in descending order of optical absorption energy.    USE - Solar energy conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency is improved by successively absorbing photons of different wavelengths passing through the core of the waveguide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for optimizing conversion of solar energy into electricity; and    (2) method for encapsulating solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waveguide-based solar cell.    Core of waveguide (10)    Solar ray (20)    Cladding arrangement (30)    Waveguide (100)    Solar energy conversion system (1000)
NOVELTY - The fabricating method involves setting one or more springs to apply pressure to a proton conducting layer. The proton conducting layer has anode aspect (104) and cathode aspect (106) electrically connected with anode current collector (110) and cathode current collector (112), respectively. The anode and cathode current collectors are mechanically connected through injection molding pins. The proton conducting layer, springs and anode and cathode current collectors are assembled such that injection molding pins pass through the proton conducting layer from anode to cathode aspect.    USE - Method for fabricating a fuel cell for generating electricity using electrochemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces peak stresses in an operating fuel cell assembly by ensuring that pressure is evenly distributed by distribution plate and springs are compressed when desired pressure is applied. Enables injection molding pins to pass through proton conducting layer from anode to cathode aspect so as to maintain structural integrity of each current collector and reduce overall required thickness for current collectors, thus maintaining pre-compression state of entire fuel cell assembly, reducing deleterious effects of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) creep, and maximizing MEA hydration. Enables springs to yield so as to reduce tolerance on free height of low cost and robust spring assembly. Produces thinner current collectors by stamping procedures, thus simplifying and reducing cost of fuel cell manufacture and improving performance of MEA and fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell assembly precompression step.    Anode aspect (104)    Cathode aspect (106)    Anode current collector (110)    Cathode current collector (112)    Pre-compression plates (202,204)
NOVELTY - The coating material based on a copper-indium-gallium for the production of sputter targets and tubular cathodes, comprises a phase corresponding to a copper zinc (Cu5Zn8) alloy prototype phase in which the lattice sites of the zinc atoms are occupied by gallium atoms (gallium-substituted Cu5Zn8 phase) and in which indium is simultaneously introduced into the elementary cell or phase making up a proportion of up to 26 wt.%. The gallium-substituted phase has a composition with copper:indium:gallium proportions of 59-63:0-25:19-28 wt.%.    USE - The coating material is useful for the production of sputter targets and tubular cathodes. Can also be used in the production of thin-film solar cells with a semiconductor layer.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material provides high process stabilities, exactly definable stoichiometries, has recyclability and is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a polished section of acopper-indium-gallium alloy.
NOVELTY - The light scanning mechanism (120) has optical elements such as mirrors (123,125) arranged, such that the mirror (123) continuously redirects the light beam (LB1) from the central axis to the mirror (125), while a rotating element is rotated around the central axis between the angular positions. A focusing element (127) is arranged on the rotating element in fixed relation to the mirror (125), to focus the light beam at a focal point (FP) that coincides with the predetermined scan path, as the rotating element is rotated between the angular positions.    USE - Light scanning mechanism for laser ablation apparatus used in system for producing photovoltaic device (both claimed) such as solar cell having integrated back contact (IBC) cell geometry and other types of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The system for producing photovoltaic device reduces the manufacturing cost and complexity, and improves the efficiency of resulting photovoltaic devices, by avoiding displacement aberrations and off-axis focusing errors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laser ablation apparatus; and    (2) system for producing photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of light scanning mechanism.    Stationary light source (110)    Light scanning mechanism (120)    Mirrors (123,125)    Focusing element (127)    Focal point (FP)    Light beam (LB1)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic cell (200) with a photovoltaic section, formed on the surface of an active portion extending along the length (L) of a back sheet. Positive and negative electrodes of the cell are coupled to the surface of the photovoltaic section. The thickness (T) of the sheet is selected such that the thickness of a photoelectric cell match the thickness of a proximate non-photovoltaic roofing section when the photovoltaic roofing system is installed in the roof.    USE - Photovoltaic roofing system.    ADVANTAGE - The operations of the photovoltaic roofing system is performed reliably at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic roofing system assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (200)    Connection points (214)    Back contact bussing (216)    Back field layer (218)    Cover openings (222)
NOVELTY - Coating an electronic device substrate comprises transporting a precursor material to a reaction location adjacent the substrate; and depositing a hybrid layer by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) using a single source of precursor material. The hybrid layer comprises a mixture of a polymeric material, and a non-polymeric material, having a weight ratio of 95:5 to 5:95. A reactant gas comprising oxygen is transported to the reaction location.    USE - Method for coating an electronic device, e.g. organic light emitting diode or solar cell, substrate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid polymeric/non-polymeric reduces the permeability of the layer by reducing the size and/or number of defects, particularly microcracks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the PE-CVD apparatus.    Reaction chamber (20)    Electronic device (30)    Nitrogen gas tank (50)    Vacuum pump (70)    Flow controller (80)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte (A) comprises at least one phthalocyanine compound (I).    USE - (A) is useful in a dye-sensitized solar cell device. (A) is useful as dye, co-adsorbent and as an electrolyte component of the solar cell. (A) is useful for manufacturing solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) improves energy conversion efficiency of the solar cells. (A) provides high power conversion efficiency as well as to minimize the power loss. (I) has high stability and good optical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte (A) comprises at least one phthalocyanine compound (I) of formula (X-MPc-(R)n).    Pc = phthalocyanine moiety;    M = metal comprising titanium, gallium, indium, copper (all preferred), iron, nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, palladium, tin, lead, rubidium, vanadium, terbium, cerium, lanthanum or zinc;    X = none, halo, (-OH) or (=O);    R = H, alkyl, cyclic alkyl, arylalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, NH2, alkylamino, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, halo or OH; and    n = 1-16.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a dye-sensitized solar cell device comprising a negative electrode, a nanocrystalline metal oxide comprising a dye sensitizer, electrolyte, and a counter electrode; and    (2) a solar cell comprising a dye.
NOVELTY - A base diffusion region (102) collects majority charge carriers and a continuous emitter diffusion (103) region collects minority charge carriers in the solar cell. The metal grids are formed on the back side of the solar cell. The metal grid is coupled to the dotted base diffusion region. The continuous emitter diffusion region and dotted base diffusion region are formed in an N-type silicon wafer (101). An insulation layer (104) is formed over the diffusion regions.    USE - Solar cell for use in non-concentrator system, concentrator system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar cell is increased. Since the size of the base diffusion region is small, the minority charge carrier recombination losses are reduced without increasing series resistance loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the solar cell.    Silicon wafer (101)    Base diffusion region (102)    Emitter diffusion region (103)    Insulation layer (104)    Base metal finger (105)
NOVELTY - The iron-semiconductor alloy containing iron and semiconductor components e.g. silicon is located in the vicinity of cells. The consumption controlling performance is improved by the irradiation of electromagnetic waves.    USE - Method for improvement of consumption controlling performance of water-soluble electrolyte chemical cells such as alkaline dry cell, oxiride dry cell, nickel-hydrogen cell, manganese dry cell, nickel dry cell and lithium-manganese dioxide cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of suppressing cell consumption can be performed efficiently and life time of cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for improvement of consumption controlling performance of fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The sheet (1) has a sheet base material (2), an electromagnetic-radiation layer (3) formed on the sheet base material, and a metal fine-powder layer (4). The electromagnetic-radiation layer radiates ionizing-radiation electromagnetic waves and far-infrared electromagnetic waves to the surface of the sheet base material. The electromagnetic-radiation layer contains rare-earth oxide, radio active element, and mineral containing oxide chosen from such as silicon, aluminum, phosphorus, titanium, iron and/or magnesium.    USE - Sheet is used for electronic device such as mobile telephone, and for secondary battery used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet provides electronic device having excellent power-consumption property, durability and impact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the sheet.    Sheet (1)    Sheet base material (2)    Electromagnetic-radiation layer (3)    Metal fine-power layer (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (A) contains a heat-fusible layer laminated with a protection sheet for sealing. The heat-fusible layer contains ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The protection sheet for sealing comprises heat resistant film containing filler (A-2) on one surface. The filler is ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer further contains an epoxy compound, an oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound.    USE - Solar cell module is used for sheet for sealing solar-cell back surface (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module and the heat-fusible layer are excellently adhered with each other even under high temperature and humidity. The sheet for sealing solar-cell back surface has excellent appearance, adhesiveness and lamination strength. The appearance defect accompanying a delamination and electric output characteristics is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell module contains a heat-fusible layer laminated with a protection sheet for sealing. The heat-fusible layer contains ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer as main components. The protection sheet for sealing comprises heat resistant film containing filler on one surface. The filler is ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer further contains an epoxy compound, an oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound. The addition amount of epoxy compound, oxazoline compound or carbodiimide compound is 0.1-30 weight parts, with respect to ethylene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer and/or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer. The heat-fusible layer and protection sheet for sealing are laminated through a urethane type adhesive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (A)    Photovoltaic cell (A-1)    Filler (A-2)    Glass plate (A-3)    Back surface sealing agent (B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (3) contains resin component that does not contain phthalic-ester component. The resin component is seal portion (28) and resin frame (38a,38b), or plasticizer.    USE - Fuel cell used for fuel-cell laminate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell suppresses the fall of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (3)    Electrolyte film (10)    Anode pole (16)    Seal portion (28)    Resin frame (38a,38b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel has an amorphous solar cell adhered to a plastic flat plate whose bending elastic modulus is 1-30 GPa and thickness is 0.5-6 mm. The amorphous solar cell comprises a silicon wafer in which a fluorine film is stacked. The width of the plastic flat plate is 25-150 mm.    USE - Solar cell panel for solar power generation apparatus installed in sewage and water treatment facility (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the solar cell panel is increased and weight of the solar cell panel is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell panel fixing method; and    (2) energy saving resource construction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell module (11)    Fiber reinforced polyester board (12)    Positive electrode box (13)    Negative electrode box (14)    Cable (15)
NOVELTY - Anthraquinone carboxylic acid derivative (1), is new.    USE - Anthraquinone carboxylic acid derivative is used in dye sensitizing type oxide type semiconductor electrode and dye sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anthraquinone carboxylic acid derivative provides semiconductor electrode with excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anthraquinone carboxylic acid derivative of formula (1), is new.    R=lower alkyl or phenyl group optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkyl, di-lower alkyl amino, thio lower alkyl or oxy lower alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the dye sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous oxide layer (1)    Dye sensitizing layer (2)    Carrier transport layer (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Substrate (6)
NOVELTY - A cholesteric liquid crystal compound (1) having structure containing polythiophene rings, is new.    USE - For forming thin film such as cholesteric semiconductor thin film, cholesteric fluorescent substance thin film for electroluminescent element (all claimed) used in thin film transistor and light emitting diode of optoelectronic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cholesteric liquid crystal compound as favorable hall conductivity and shows stable vitreous by cholesteric phase at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cholesteric liquid crystal compound of formula (1) having structure containing polythiophene rings, is new.    R=1-6C linear alkyl;and    n=1-8.
NOVELTY - A transparent encapsulant (60) made of epoxy molding compound or glass covers a LED chip (30) set and solar chip (20) set provided on the carrier base (108). A conductive structure (70) is partially exposed to the transparent encapsulant. The solar chip supplies power to the LED chip through one of the carrier-based and partially exposed conductive structure.    USE - Integrated light receiving and emitting device used in solar-powered illuminator (claimed) for decoration lamp, courtyard lamp, garden lamp, advertisement lamp, streetlamp, warning sign and indication sign used in outdoor environments.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-powered illuminator does not need hard wires for connecting with the external electrical system and external electrical source for recharging the rechargeable battery, so that the solar-powered illuminator having small size, compactness, simple integration, easily installation and low cot is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-powered illuminator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the integrated light receiving and emitting device.    Solar chip (20)    LED chip (30)    Transparent encapsulant (60)    Conductive structure (70)    Carrier base (108)
NOVELTY - Fuel oxidizing catalyst for a fuel cell comprises a metal oxide comprising cerium oxide, transition metal oxide and copper(I) oxide.    USE - The fuel cell catalyst is useful in a reformer for a fuel cell or a fuel cell system (claimed), where a fuel cell is a power generation system for producing electrical energy using a hydrocarbon-based fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel oxidizing catalyst has a relatively high (or excellent) catalytic activity for a fuel oxidizing catalyst reaction and performs a fuel oxidizing catalyst reaction at a relatively low temperature even though it does not include a noble metal and hence improves the heat efficiency of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing a fuel oxidizing catalyst for a fuel cell comprising: dissolving a cerium precursor and a transition metal precursor in a copper-containing solution and heating the precursor-containing solution;    (2) a reformer for a fuel cell comprising: a heating source for generating heat through an oxidizing catalyst reaction of a fuel and an oxidant and a reforming reaction part for generating a hydrogen-rich gas through a reforming catalyst reaction, where the reformer includes the fuel oxidizing catalyst; and    (3) a fuel cell system comprising the reformer, at least one electricity generating element for generating electrical energy through an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen gas and an oxidant, a fuel supplier for supplying the fuel to the reformer and the electricity generating element and an oxidant supplier for supplying the oxidant to the reformer and the electricity generating element.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (10) comprises an anode (1), a cathode (2), and an electrolyte membrane (3) containing ionic conductor and having one side bonded to the anode and the other side bonded to the cathode. The ionic conductor comprises specific hydrogen-containing cation and specific oxo-acid anion.    USE - Electrochemical cell for energy device, e.g. fuel cell (claimed), lithium ion cell, or dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell using electrolyte containing ionic conductor enables proton conduction under high temperature and no humidification and has high activities in hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions. The electrolyte comprises material cheaper than fluorine polymer electrolytes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane containing ionic conductor and having one side bonded to the anode and the other side bonded to the cathode. The ionic conductor comprises (i) cation of formula R1R2R3HX+ (1) or R1R2HS+ (2) and anion of formula R4YOm(OH)o-1O- (3); (ii) cation of formula R5R6H2X+ (4) or R5H2S+ (5) and anion of formula R7YOm(OH)o-1O- (6); (iii) cation of formula R8H3X+ (7) and anion of formula R9YOm(OH)o-1O- (8); or (iv) cation of formula (9) which is an aliphatic heterocyclic compound and anion of formula R11YOm(OH)o-1O- (10).    R1-R3, R5, R6, R8, R10=1-18C (preferably 1-6C) alkyl;    X=N or P;    R4, R7, R9, R11=alkyl or fluoroalkyl, preferably CH3, CH2F, CHF2, or CF3;    Y=S, C, N, or P;    m, o=1 or 2; and    n=3-18.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte membrane (3)    Electrochemical cell (10)
NOVELTY - Device for the wet chemical, electrochemical or electrolytic treatment or for cleaning the lower side of a flat material (1) comprises a treatment chamber (3) with an overflow edge (13) which forms a gap (12) with a support (2) for the material so that the gap and the edge run exactly horizontally along the whole periphery. An annular arrangement for injecting a treating fluid on or over the base of the treatment chamber has symmetrical units for directing the flow of treating fluid in the vicinity of the material.    USE - Device for the wet chemical, electrochemical or electrolytic treatment or for cleaning the lower side of a flat material used for galvanizing silicon solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Damage to solar cells during galvanization is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the wet chemical, electrochemical or electrolytic treatment or for cleaning the lower side of a flat material using the above device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional and a top view of the device.    Flat material (1)    Support (2)    Treatment chamber (3)    Gap (12)    Overflow edge (13)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a film solar battery (1) connected with a controller (2) through a conductive wire (7), where the controller is connected with a storage battery (3) through the conductive wire. The controller is connected with a LED character group and picture (4) through the conductive wire. A mounting auto-control switch (5) is provided between the conductive wires. The mounting auto-control switch is connected with the controller and the LED character group and picture.    USE - Equipment for illuminating a suitcase and bag.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment utilizes the solar battery which is thin and flexible. The equipment can be controlled automatically to store electricity in daytime and consumes electricity in night-time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing of illumination equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of illumination equipment.    Film solar battery (1)    Controller (2)    Storage battery (3)    LED character group and picture (4)    Mounting auto-control switch (5)    Conductive wire (7)
NOVELTY - A direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst is a platinum based compound catalyst.    USE - A direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst used as alkalescent direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Increases dispersity of platinum metal, efficient in removing methanol oxidation mid-body, and improves methanol oxidation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst is a platinum based compound catalyst of formula Pt-HxWO3.    x=0-1    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of direct methanol fuel cell anode catalyst involving electrodepositing mixed solution of platonic chloride, sodium tungstate and sulfuric acid by cyclic voltammetry.
NOVELTY - The battery has a semiconductor structure combination comprised of a PN node with an irradiated face. A multi-layer atom layer structure is provided with an oxide that covers the irradiated face of the semiconductor structure combination as a surface passivation layer. Alumina is formed in the multi-layer atom layer structure, which is depositing processed through an atom layer under a processing temperature to 400 centigrade. The raw material of the atom depositing processing of the alumina is tri-methyl aluminum (TMA) precursor, water (H2O) precursor or ozone (O3) precursor.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-layer atom layer structure is depositing processed through the atom layer, thus ensuring simple manufacturing process, and preventing the solar battery from hot attack or hot crack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - An unsymmetrical secondary air fuel battery comprises anode film, cathode film, separating film, and gel electrolyte including anions and cations. The anode film includes oxide of reduced manganese which can electrically catalyze oxygen. The cathode film uses lithium ions or sodium ions which can be embedded or disconnected. The electrolyte comprises gel electrolyte lithium ions or sodium ions.    USE - An unsymmetrical secondary air fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery does not pollute the environment, has low cost, can be charged and discharged, and resolves problem on one-off use of traditional metal-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the battery (drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar energy ultra-white patterned glass has essential quartz sand with silicon dioxide of greater than or equal to 99.00 percent (%), iron oxide of less than or equal to 0.04%. The dolomite has calcium oxide less than or equal to 31.00% and iron oxide of less than or equal to 0.10 %, limestone has greater than or equal to 55.00% calcium oxide and less than or equal to 0.02% iron oxide, aluminum hydroxide has greater than or equal to 60% aluminum oxide and less than or equal to 0.01% iron oxide, soda has sodium carbonate of greater than or equal to 99.00%, iron oxide of less than or equal to 0.005% and the sodium nitrate has greater than or equal to 99.00% and iron oxide which is less than or equal to 0.004%.    USE - Solar energy ultra-white patterned glass used in patterned glass fabrication.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high luminousness of the patterned glass with good light absorbency and has refined surface which meets the requirements needed for a solar energy photovoltaic module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method for solar energy ultra-white patterned glass.
NOVELTY - The multicrystalline p-type silicon wafer contains boron (in ppm) (0.2-2.8), phosphorus (0.06-2.8) and/or arsenic (0.06-2.8), and is subjected to phosphorus diffusion and phosphorus gettering at 925degrees C or more.    USE - Multicrystalline p-type silicon wafer is used for solar cell panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multicrystalline p-type silicon wafer provides solar cell panel with high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of phosphorus diffusion and phosphorus gettering of multicrystalline p-type silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - A variable resistive device (30) is operationally associated with at least one of a cell stack assembly (22) or another power plant component (24) e.g. pump, heat exchanger, accumulator, demineralizer, enthalpy recovery device, coolant loop, fuel processor. The variable resistive device has a selectively variable electrical resistance. A controller (32) controls the electrical resistance of the variable resistive device according to the operating condition of the fuel cell power plant (20).    USE - Fuel cell power plant for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a more customized control over various operating conditions in fuel cell power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power plant operating condition controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell power plant (20)    Cell stack assembly (22)    Power plant component (24)    Variable resistive device (30)    Controller (32)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a primary passivation film containing silicon nitride film, is formed in the opposing surface of the light receiving surface of a silicon substrate (1), using plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process with mixed gas containing nitrogen, primary gas containing silane gas and secondary gas containing ammonia gas. The refractive index of the passivation film is 2.6 or more. The solar cell further has a secondary passivation film containing silicon oxide film and/or aluminum oxide film, formed between substrate and primary passivation film.    USE - Solar cell e.g. back junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation film provides high passivation effect with respect to the P-type and N-type regions formed on the substrate. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    Anti-reflective film (2)    Passivation film (3)    P-type layer (5)    N-type layer (6)    Solar cell (10)    P-type electrode (11)    N-type electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves respectively connecting a cathode and an anode to cathode and anode of a power supply. The carbon electrode (3) and counter electrode (4) are immersed in electrolytic solution or platinum aqueous solution (2), and the voltage is applied and electroplated between the electrodes. A platinum film (8) is formed on an electrically conductive film of the cathode. The cathode on which electrically conductive film is formed is removed.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode e.g. counter electrode used for dye sensitizing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient adhesion intensity can be achieved while forming platinum film on electrically conductive film. The processing of removal of surface oxide film, etc., can be avoided and the electroplating process can be performed easily. Cost reduction with respect to manufacture of dye sensitizing solar cell can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the electroplating process.    Container (1)    Platinum aqueous solution (2)    Carbon electrode (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Platinum film (8)
NOVELTY - The microreactor (1) has microreactor main unit (4) that is arranged in vacuum sealing cavity in vacuum housing (2). The main unit is provided with raw material inlet (19a) and gas exhaust port (19b). A getter exothermic substrate (6) is located in the surface of main unit. The inlet is connected with exterior of housing by material provisioning pipe (5A). The port is connected with exterior of housing by gas discharge pipe (5B). The heating elements (9) and getter material layer (10) are provided on substrate in noncontact state through electric-insulation layer.    USE - Microreactor for fuel cell used in motor vehicle, domestic power supply and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The getter material layer can be regularly revitalized using heat emission when exothermic reaction is performed in main unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microreactor has tunnel-like flow path that is provided in the fine groove formed in joint surface of metal substrate. A catalyst support layer is formed in the path to support the catalyst. A metal-matrix left arm joining is performed by joining structure. The raw material inlet and gas exhaust port are connected with flow path. The support layer is inorganic acid compound film. A through hole is formed in the groove portion. Multiple formation of groove portion is performed through partition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Vacuum housing (2)    Microreactor main unit (4)    Material provisioning pipe (5A)    Gas discharge pipe (5B)    Getter exothermic substrate (6)    Heating elements (9)    Getter material layer (10)    Raw material inlet (19a)    Gas exhaust port (19b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has inlet and exit shut valves (40) provided in a fluid flow path (20) connected to the fuel cell. The pressure chambers (43,44) apply larger pressure for opening the valves than for closing the valves during normal condition and apply larger pressure for closing the valves than for opening the valves during abnormal condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption for controlling the shut valve is reduced and the normal state is maintained continuously even when the control voltage is not applied. The response to the pressure reduction in the pressure chamber of the valve is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the shut valve in fuel cell system.    Fluid flow path (20)    Shut valve (40)    Diaphragm (42)    Pressure chambers (43,44)    Spring (45)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has a p-finger contact (3) and a n-finger contact (3') staying in electrical contact with a p-semiconductor and a n-semiconductor, respectively. Two electrodes (5, 5') tap an electrical current, where the electrodes are applied in parallel on an insulating layer (4) that spatially separates the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact from the two electrodes. The electrodes are contacted through the insulating layer, where the electrodes electrically contact the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact, respectively.    USE - Rear-side contact solar cell for a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are applied in parallel on the insulating layer that spatially separates the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact from the two electrodes and are contacted through the insulating layer, where the electrodes electrically contact the p-finger contact and the n-finger contact, respectively, thus providing a simple structure for the solar cell and minimizing the electrical losses as well as offering a large variability with respect to the geometrical form of the finger contacts, and thin and small shape for the finger contacts so that the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell module comprising two solar cells    (2) a method for producing a rear-side contact solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear side contact solar cell with finger contacts, an insulating layer and electrodes.    Rear-side contact solar cell (1)    P-finger contact (3)    N-finger contact (3')    Insulating layer (4)    Electrodes (5, 5')
NOVELTY - The fuel circuit has a fuel cell unit (20) with an anode-side input (34) for supplying fuel to the fuel cell unit and an anode-side output (36) for discharging anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas from the fuel cell unit. A recirculation circuit (40) is provided in which the anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas is passed back to the anode-side input. A flush line (42) branches off from the recirculation circuit, and opens out on the cathode side into the fuel cell unit. The flush line is provided both for removing water and anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas together.    USE - Fuel circuit for a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel circuit is designed such that it utilizes few numbers of components, and avoids faulty operation or faulty measurements and resulting inadvertent system disconnections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell unit (20)    Anode-side input (34)    Anode-side output (36)    Recirculation unit (40)    Flush line (42)
NOVELTY - A gas communication path (70) with several groove-shaped flow paths (70a-70d) connect the gas flow paths and the manifolds in the separator (22A) that is adhered to a resin frame (24A) using an adhesive agent (100). The adhesive agent pools (120,122) are formed between a seal groove (110) and the respective groove-shaped flow paths (70a,70d) so as to collect the adhesive agent.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent is collected in the pools and prevented from entering into the communication flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the arrangement of the gas communication path.    Separator (22A)    Resin frame (24A)    Gas communication path (70)    Groove-shaped flow paths (70a-70d)    Adhesive agent (100)    Seal groove (110)    Adhesive agent pools (120,122)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a white resin light shielding element (64) that shields a transparent resin (62) arranged between a photovoltaic cell (34) and an inferior end surface of a columnar optical element (50) from sunlight. The shielding element consists of white resin containing filler comprising white and non-transparent powder that covers the transparent resin so that the outer peripheral surface of lower end portion of columnar element is covered.    USE - Condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus for irradiating sunlight to photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photodeterioration of the transparent resin can be prevented by covering the transparent resin with white resin and suppressing the reaching of sunlight to the transparent resin, so that the resultant breakage of the bonding interface can be avoided and the deterioration of the solar cell caused by incoming water can be inhibited. Therefore the durability of the concentrating condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view demonstrating electric power generation effect of electric power generation module in condensing type solar-power-generation apparatus.    Condensing lens (28)    Photovoltaic cell (34)    Columnar optical element (50)    Transparent resin (62)    Light shielding element (64)
NOVELTY - A self-propagating thermite (12) that combusts at temperature sufficient to change the target material (19) deposited on a glass/plastic substrate (18) is selected. A flame front which propagates quickly that the substrate (18) is not heated is created. The thermite is deposited on a substrate different from the substrate (18), and the substrates are positioned such that the target material is heated by thermite. The thermite is ignited and the flame front is allowed to propagate over the substrate on which thermite is deposited and change the target material.    USE - Method for rapid heating and cooling of target material e.g. silicon, carbon, gallium arsenide, germanium, graphite, carbon nanotube, fullerenes (all claimed) deposited on a substrate e.g. plastic substrate used in fabrication of solar cell panel, thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost plastic substrates can be used for fabrication as the substrate is maintained at ambient temperature. Only the target material is heated to desired temperature, and the heat is dissipated quickly without damaging the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the target material heating and cooling device.    Target material heating and cooling device (10)    Thermite (12)    Substrate (18)    Target material (19)    Igniter (38)
NOVELTY - The supercooling degree of granular silicon melt solution (7) which is difference of melting point of silicon and solidification initial temperature is controlled such that weak supercooling degree is less than supercooling degree during cooling. The melt solution is cooled to solidification initial temperature of weak supercooling degree and solidified. The temperature after reaching solidification initial temperature of water supercooling degree is maintained, and thermal insulation is enabled. Crystalline silicon particles are manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline silicon particles used for granular silicon crystal used for photoelectric conversion apparatus such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline silicon particles are manufactured economically with high crystal quality and high productivity, and reduced fluctuation in quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of crystalline silicon particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of manufacturing apparatus of crystalline silicon particles.    Nozzle portion (1a)    Fall tube (2)    Heating apparatus (3)    Cooling device (4)    Heat retention apparatus (5)    Granular silicon melt solution (7)
NOVELTY - A solid state methanol container (5) accommodates solid-state methanol provided in the fuel electrode (2) of fuel cell (1), and water containing solid material so that stored methanol and water containing solid material faces air permeable surface. A film is formed in the surface of solid state methanol. The film is made from cellulosic material, polyvinyl-alcohol-type material and polyacrylic-acid type material.    USE - Direct methanol type fuel cell system for portable computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid leakage can be prevented and the feed speed of methanol is regulated. A high efficient power generation can be realized without causing pressure rise in fuel electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of direct methanol type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Solid state methanol container (5)    Frame (6)    Cover (7)
NOVELTY - The unit has first plate with photo electric face coated with first conductive material and alkalic metal; second plate spaced apart from first plate, and having surface portion coated with a second conductive material; and an insulating spacer disposed between plates to maintain distance and form a closed space between the plates. The insulating spacer has a gas inlet/outlet port to exhaust or fill the gas in the closed space. Each electrical terminal (16,17) of a motive electric power cell (18) is connected to the plates respectively. Electrons of alkalic metal are excited by light (10).    USE - Flexible solar cell unit used in electric power source for electric devices, such as handphone. Can also be used for electric power source of a flexible solar cell electric car and flexible solar cell generating station (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The potassium in the photo electric face is excited easily by short light wave, and the cesium(Cs) is excited easily by visible light wave, therefore, the argon gas is ionized and many electrons are radiated. The flexible solar cell is very efficient, and ha wide light receiving area. Many photo electrons spring up from wide photo electric face and enforced by motive electric cells, and inert gas is ionized. The flexible solar cell can be manufactured in free size, in free thick thickness, in free shape, in fitted type and in flexible type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a flexible solar cell unit;    (2) a flexible solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the schematic structure of the flexible negative plate in colorless-transparent.    Light (10)    Load terminal (13,14)    Electrical terminal (16,17)    Motive electric power cell (18)    Load (19)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-producing apparatus contains a tank (A) (1) containing catalyst (14) and another tank (B) (2) containing a portion (C) having anode and another portion (D) having cathode partitioned with a diaphragm. The tank (A) contains acidic electrolyte solution (10) having pH of 1-4. Then, power energy is supplied to anode and cathode, to generate hydrogen gas and pure water in tank (A), oxygen gas and acidic alkaline solution in portion (C) and hydrogen gas in portion (D) of tank (B).    USE - Hydrogen-producing apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) used for mounting to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing apparatus is economical, has high efficiency and reduced wear. The hydrogen-producing apparatus is eco-friendly and uses compressed hydrogen which does not require high-pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen-producing apparatus contains a tank (A) containing catalyst and another tank (B) containing a portion (C) having anode and another portion (D) having cathode partitioned with a diaphragm. The tank (A) contains acidic electrolyte solution having pH of 1-4 and portion (C) and portion (D) of tank (B) contains pure water and alkaline electrolyte solution having pH of 9-14. Then, power energy is supplied to anode and cathode, to generate hydrogen gas and pure water in tank (A), oxygen gas and acidic alkaline solution in portion (C) and hydrogen gas in portion (D) of tank (B). The tank (A) contains aluminum as catalyst and therefore tank (A) generates aluminum hydroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of hydrogen-producing apparatus containing fuel cell.    Tanks (1,2)    Acidic electrolyte solution (10)    Catalyst (14)    Filter (16)    Pump (18)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen sensor comprises a cylindrical sensor main portion (4) and protective cap (12) provided in outer edge of sensor main portion. A detection gas introduction hole (16) containing a filter (18) is provided in head (15) of the protective cap. An obstruction stopper (26) is inserted into hole (10) of sensor main portion on other end. A weather strip (30) is attached to the outer periphery of the obstruction stopper which is provided with connection portion (32) for holding hydrogen sensor element substrate (48) supported by obstruction stopper.    USE - Hydrogen sensor for fuel motor vehicle. Can also be used in domestic fuel cell, business fuel cell, fuel cell electric vehicle and interior of pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen gas can be detected easily. The hydrogen sensor has high hydrogen selectivity with increased durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen sensor.    Cylindrical sensor main portion (4)    Hole (10)    Protective cap (12)    Head (15)    Detection gas introduction hole (16)    Filter (18)    Obstruction stopper (26)    Weather strip (30)    Connection portion (32)    Hydrogen sensor element substrate (48)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion material contains fullerene derivative (1).    USE - For photoelectric transducer for solar cell (both claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion material has high photoelectric generation quantum efficiency and provides inexpensive solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion material contains fullerene derivative of formula (1).    R1=carboxylic acid, phosphoric acid, phosphonic acid group, group having -SiO3, 1-30C hydrocarbon, 1-30C alkoxy, 6-30C aryloxy, amino, silyl, -SY1, -SY2, -SO2Y3 or -SO2Y4;    Y1, Y3=(un)substituted 1-30C alkyl;    Y2, Y4=(un)substituted 6-18C aryl;and    R2=H or (un)substituted 1-30C hydrocarbon.
NOVELTY - A tubular silicon-containing target (20) is sputtered on a substrate (10) that converts light into electric voltage, and at least one reactive gas is introduced into the space between target and substrate, to form hydrogen-containing silicon nitride layer on the substrate. The tubular target comprises silicon-based alloy including aluminum (2-50 wt.%). The reactive gas includes hydrogen and nitrogen or ammonia. The target comprises gallium arsenide or cadmium telluride.    USE - Production of hydrogen-containing silicon nitride layer on substrate, and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The durability of sputter installation is improved by using the tubular target, and the production cost of solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pipe target for producing hydrogen-containing silicon nitride layer on solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the target and substrate.    Substrate (10)    Target (20)    Support tube (30)    Rotation (60)
NOVELTY - Non-oxide nanoparticles containing group IB elements, non-oxide nanoparticles containing group IIIA elements, and optionally non-oxide nanoparticles containing group VIA elements are formed. The non-oxide nanoparticles are then combined with a liquid to form an ink and obtain a liquid containing intermixed elements of groups IB and IIIA, and optionally VIA. The nanoparticles are copper-selenide or indium-selenide or copper-indium-selenide nanoparticles formed using sonochemical method for copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS)-based ink.    USE - Manufacture of liquid containing intermixed elements for use as precursor material of photovoltaic devices (claimed), such as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ink which avoids the need to expose the material to a hydrogen-selenide gas during the construction of a photovoltaic cell and allows more uniform melting during film annealing, more uniform intermixing of nanoparticles, and allows higher quality absorber films to be formed. The obtained liquid enables economical, high-volume production of large-area photovoltaic devices without having to undergo selenization with hazardous hydrogen selenide or reduction of oxides in hydrogen. The liquid is compatible with roll-to-roll manufacturing of photovoltaic cells and modules which can be readily scaled up to high production volumes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic cell.    Base layer (202)    Adhesion layer (203)    Base electrode (204)    Window layer (208)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (209)
NOVELTY - Avoiding the formation of silicon-containing contaminant compounds on surface of silicon-containing film deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) where arcing occurs in processing chamber involves maintaining the plasma at a reduced power input in the processing chamber until the silicon-containing precursor gases which make up the plasma source gas in the plasma processing chamber is reduced to zero percent of the plasma source gas present in the processing chamber.    USE - For avoiding the formation of silicon-containing contaminant compounds formed by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition on surface of silicon-containing film (claimed) useful for manufacturing thin film transistors, solar cells, and organic light-emitting diodes.    ADVANTAGE - The method is effective for forming the film when it is deposited on substrates having surface area which exceed 1500 mmx 1600 mm. The method prevents the deposition of partially reacted silicon-containing species which form a powdery material or haze (contaminant compound) on the substrate surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow diagram for avoiding the formation of silicon-containing contaminant compounds on surface of silicon-containing film deposited by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a concave external sealing interface having a first opening coupled to the second flow end of an internal flow path, and an internal sealing interface having a second opening connected to the internal flow path through the first opening. A movable internal sealing member is set within the internal flow path, proximate to the second opening, and has a tapered head compatible with the internal sealing interface. The head is biased against the internal sealing interface by a biasing force to form a liquid-tight internal seal.    USE - Coupling apparatus for connecting fuel cartridge to e.g. fuel cell used as portable power source of portable device e.g. laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - Lengthens time that portable device can be use. Prevents activation of cartridge valve from being activated if cartridge is not property connected to compatible device. Simplifies and expedites coupling and uncoupling of fuel cartridge to e.g. fuel cell. Improves safety of connection between fuel cartridge and e.g. fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid-tight internal seal closes the second opening, blocking the internal flow path. The movable internal sealing member breaks the internal seal when the actuator member from a device valve exerts an opening force directed substantially opposite to the direction of the biasing force on the internal sealing member. The first flow end of the internal flow path is coupled to a fuel reservoir. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cartridge-to-fuel cell coupling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the portable device and its fuel cartridge.    Portable device (100)    Docking station (200)    Fuel cartridge (300)
NOVELTY - Reference surfaces (241,242), and extrusion cavity having an outlet are defined on a sheet e.g. metal plate, such that a reference surface is proximal to outlet region. The sheet is secured between two other sheets to form extrusion head (130) such that the cavity and sheets form fluidic channel (131-1) and edge (139) defining outlet orifice (135-1) coupled to the outlet. A reference surface is formed at specific distance from the edge which is trimmed off by removing material from head until reference surface is separated from the edge by a set distance.    USE - Fabrication method of extrusion head for micro-extrusion apparatus used for forming high aspect metal gridlines in photovoltaic cell such as solar cell, and for generating high aspect ratio lines on plasma display panel. Can also be used in food processing applications to create pasta, cereal, snacks, pipe pastry filling like meringue, pattern cookie dough, and to generate pastry flowers and borders on cakes, etc., and to merge different colored toothpastes together on toothbrush.    ADVANTAGE - The orifice impedance of the extrusion head can be made uniform such that the micro-extruded structures formed by the extrusion head are consistent and reliable, and the edge surface of the extrusion head can be highly planarized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a co-extrusion head of a micro-extrusion apparatus.    Extrusion head (130)    Fluidic channel (131-1)    Outlet orifice (135-1)    Edge of extrusion head (139)    Reference surfaces (241,242)
NOVELTY - The method involves curing and maturing a transparent adhesive into a transparent adhesive layer to bond a single crystal silicon and insulator substrates (11,12) to each other. The impact is applied to ion-implanted layer (14) to delaminate the silicon substrate. The specific conductivity type diffusion layers are formed at the single crystal silicon layer (17). The individual electrodes are formed on the different conductivity-type regions (21,22) of the silicon layer. The collector electrodes connect the individual electrodes to one another.    USE - Method for producing single crystal silicon solar cell used as natural lighting window material of house.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the single crystal silicon solar cell is improved. The crystallinity of the single crystal silicon solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for single crystal silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing process of the single crystal silicon solar cell.    Single crystal silicon substrate (11)    Insulator substrate (12)    Ion-implanted layer (14)    Single crystal silicon layer (17)    Conductivity-type regions (21,22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has sandwiching sections for sandwiching electrolyte electrode assemblies and a fuel gas inlets for supplying fuel gas along surface of anode and oxygen gas along surface of cathode respectively. The fuel gas or oxygen gas is supplied to reactant gas supply channel extending through a reactant gas supply unit which is connected to bridges. A pressure loss generator mechanism generates pressure loss over entire reactant gas supply channel for distributing fuel gas or oxygen gas equally to electrolyte electrode assemblies.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack (claimed) used for stationary and mobile applications e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The errors in the pressure loss generated depending on the cross sectional shape of the reactant gas supply channel can be absorbed by the elongated reactant gas supply channel. The reactant gases can be equally distributed to the electrolyte electrode assemblies, so that the power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fixing ring (94c)    Partition wall (95)    Support plate (112)
NOVELTY - A water drain hole formed on bottom face of exhaust duct exhausts the liquid collected within exhaust duct (15). Another water drain hole is formed in the bottom face of the exhaust duct at a position not on a line extending from the direction of outflow of gas leaking out from the water drain hole, to exhaust the liquid exhausted from the water drain hole formed on the bottom face of the exhaust duct.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for use in exhausting air from battery pack (claimed) of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated due to leakage of air from the water drain hole formed in the exhaust duct is reduced by increasing the flow rate resistance of air exhausted through water drain holes and by decreasing the air flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal structural view of the battery pack.    Exhaust duct (15)    Control module (17)    Outlet (18)    Battery stack (20)    Cooling fan (30)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell (100) comprises semiconductor electrode (10) and opposing electrode (20) and electrolyte solution interposed between the electrodes. The semiconductor electrode has semiconductor oxide layer formed on conductive substrate (12,22), dye molecule layer adhered to the surface of semiconductor oxide layer, and insulating layer formed on the surface of semiconductor oxide layer exposed through dye molecule layer and conductive substrate.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell such as photo-electrochemical solar cell and photo-chemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has improved energy conversion efficiency and the dissipation of the electrons injected from dyes semiconductor oxide layer in response to light is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of dye-sensitized solar cell, which involves forming and arranging semiconductor electrode and opposing electrode followed by injecting electrolyte solution between semiconductor electrode and the opposing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell.    Semiconductor electrode (10)    Conductive substrates (12,22)    Opposing electrode (20)    Polymer layer (40)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a solar cell conductive feature comprises depositing a precursor composition comprising metallic particles, a metal or metal oxide compound precursor and a liquid vehicle and a viscosity of not greater than 1000 (preferably not greater than 50) cP onto a ceramic or polymer substrate; and converting the precursor compound to the metal or metal oxide by heating the precursor composition to a conversion temperature (less than 300degrees C) and fabricating the solar cell conductive feature. The metal is silver, palladium, copper, gold, platinum, or nickel. The metal oxide comprises glass.    USE - Fabrication of a solar cell conductive feature, e.g. set of finger lines and collector lines.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes a precursor composition having a low viscosity enabling deposition using direct-write tools. The precursor composition also has a low conversion temperature, enabling the deposition and conversion to an electrical feature on low temperature substrates.
NOVELTY - Forming solar cell (400) comprises using drop on demand printing to deposit droplets of deposition material. The drop on demand printing comprises depositing droplets on surface to form patterned solar cell containing multiple discrete portions, and curing the deposited fluid by exposing the deposited fluid to electromagnetic radiation.    USE - The method is useful for forming photovoltaic structure. The method can also be used, e.g. in forming resistor, capacitor, inductor, transistor, capacitive sensor, display pixel and switch, and polymeric battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high degree of processing flexibility. The method provides structure that facilitates good interfacial reaction between the printed layers that make up the device and optimizes device performance and behavior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell (400) formed using drop on demand printing to deposit droplets of deposition material comprising droplets on surface to form patterned solar cell containing multiple discrete portions. The droplets have been cured by exposing the deposited fluid to electromagnetic radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an array of deposition heads.    Solar cell (400)    Substrate (402)    Prelaminated aluminum layer (403)    Intrinsic material (406)    Array of microlenslets (412)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell containing fluorescent material and a method for manufacturing the same are provided to enhance energy conversion efficiency by using an emitting characteristic of a fluorescent material in a visible light zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A counter-electrode(10) includes a light transmitting layer for depositing an FTO(Fluorine-doped tin oxide) thin film on a transparent glass substrate and a catalytic layer for depositing platinum on the FTP thin film. An optical electrode(20) includes a light transmitting layer for depositing the FTO thin film on the transparent glass substrate. The optical electrode is coated with a mixture of a fluorescent material(25) including a single component or two or more complex components selected from a tungstate, a silicate, and a borate, and a transition metal oxide including a titanium dioxide in order to adsorb a dye. A gap between the counter-electrode and the optical electrode is sealed with an adhesive film(30).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solar cell element comprises first current collection electrode having aluminum which is formed in semiconductor substrate (1) part as main component and second current collection electrode having silver which is laminated on first current collection electrode part as main component and grains of zinc or zinc alloy.    USE - Solar cell element for crystal system silicon solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of series resistance is suppressed and the curvature of solar cell element is relieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Diffused layer (2)    Anti-reflective layer (3)    Surface electrode (4)    Back surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The kneading machine (1) has a screw (5) for kneading raw material introduced into a drum (3). A rectification tool (9) is integrally attached to the tip of the screw such that it covers the opening (8) at the front end of the drum. A flow path connects two or more entrance-side openings (10) into which the mixture extruded to the rectification tool from the opening (8) flows in, and one exit side opening (11) which discharges collectively the mixture which flowed in from the entrance-side opening.    USE - Kneading machine for obtaining mixture used for molding of honey-comb structure. Uses include but are not limited to carrier for chemical reaction machines, carrier for purification catalysts of various internal-combustion-engine exhaust gas including automobile exhaust, or carrier for modification catalysts of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains mixture with a uniform density since there is almost no spiral screw trace in a cross section, thus molding without defect, such as deformation, can be produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view which shows a kneading machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Kneading machine (1)    Drum (3)    Screw (5)    at the front end of the drum Rectification tool (8)    Rectification tool (9)    is integrally attached to the tip of the screw such that it covers the opening (9)    Entrance-side openings (10)    Exit side opening (11)
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst contains alloy of platinum, ruthenium and molybdenum supported by holder which consists of carbon. The equivalent ratio of molybdenum with respect to sum of equivalent of platinum, ruthenium and molybdenum is 14% or less.    USE - Anode catalyst for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell used as power supply for electronic device (all claimed) such as personal computer, liquid crystal projector including but not limited to global positioning system terminal, facsimile, ink-jet printer, laser printer, electronic book display, liquid crystal display monitor apparatus, personal digital assistant and mobile telephone, and electric vehicle and automatic guided vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode catalyst reduces overvoltage of fuel cell, and improves electromotive force and current density of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the single cell structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Housing (1a,1b)    Fuel supply portion (2a)    Oxidizing agent supply portion (2b)    Anode (3a)    Cathode (3b)
NOVELTY - A motor drive control unit (10) performs drive control of motor (6) which drives impeller (5) of compressor (1). A heat radiation unit (12) thermally radiates the heat generated in motor drive control unit. A gas flow route (21) is provided in gas inlet of compressor. A gas outflow path (22) is provided in gas flow exit of the compressor. The heat radiation unit protrudes in path of gas flow entry route or gas outflow path.    USE - Compressing device used for fuel cell cooling of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling effect, and reduces size of compressing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of compressing device.    Compressor (1)    Impeller (5)    Motor (6)    Motor drive control unit (10)    Heat radiation unit (12)    Gas flow route (21)    Gas outflow path (22)
NOVELTY - The acceptor solutions (A,B) and donor solution are mixed to obtain a coating liquid. The donor solution contains an electron donating photoelectric conversion material. The acceptor solutions differ in concentration of fullerene derivatives.    USE - Manufacture of coating liquid used for photoelectric-converting-layers of an organic thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid provides excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency to photoelectric conversion layer of organic thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The acceptor solutions (A,B) and donor solution are mixed to obtain a coating liquid. The donor solution contains an electron donating photoelectric conversion material. The acceptor solutions differ in concentration of fullerene derivatives. The difference of concentration of fullerene derivatives in the acceptor solutions is 1 mass% or more. The concentration of fullerene derivative (A) is 0.1-1 mass%. The concentration of fullerene derivative (B) is 2-10 mass%. The electron donating photoelectric conversion material is a polyalkyl thiophene. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of coating liquid using fullerene derivatives which differ in average particle diameter of aggregates.
NOVELTY - A valve mechanism exhausts the fuel gas out of the fuel cell by purge valve (40). A water retainer is positioned more upstream than valve mechanism in the exhaust flow path (30) provided with dew condensation layer to hold the redundant water by polymeric water absorption material. The purge valve discharges the redundant water to the exterior of fuel cell by exhaustion operation.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for use in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The redundant water is absorbed and held reliably and generation of water droplet in the fuel electrode leading to flooding phenomenon can be prevented. The redundant water content in fuel gas can be emitted outside of fuel cell efficiently and fall of electric power generation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Fuel tank (6)    Polyelectrolyte assembly (24)    Exhaust flow path (30)    Purge valve (40)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of 80-150 V.    USE - Solid battery is used as domestic fuel cell, electrical storage device of solar cell and off peak electric power device.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - The adhesive agent contains radical inhibitor. The radical inhibitor is a hindered phenolic compound and contains disintegrated hydrogen peroxide which is chosen from cerium oxide, cerium phosphate and a mixture of cerium oxide and zirconium oxide. The radical agent is easier to oxidize than the binder resin.    USE - Adhesive agent used for seal portion of fuel cell (claimed) for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent and the fuel containing the adhesive agent suppresses the elution of hydrophilic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Electrolyte film (10)    Anode pole (16)    Cathode pole (22)    Sticker potion (28)
NOVELTY - A controller (20) generates electric power during low load driving state for restricting the hydrogen gas supply amount for the generation of the electric power with respect to the fuel cell stack (1). A voltage sensor (15) detects the cell voltage of fuel cell stack to which the hydrogen gas supply amount is restricted and determines whether the cell voltage of the fuel cell stack is abnormal.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal cell voltage is detected with sufficient precision by amplifying the variation of the cell even during the low load driving state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Dilution apparatus (8)    Compressor (11)    Voltage sensor (15)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains a copolymer containing 10-1000 ppm of metal. The copolymer is obtained by co-polymerizing a cyclic-olefin monomer (1) and an acrylic-ester monomer in presence of Lewis acid compound as catalyst.    USE - Thermoplastic-resin composition is used for molded product for wavelength conversion material (both claimed) used in solar cell and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic-resin composition provides molded product with excellent heat resistance and transparency and low-moisture-absorption characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoplastic-resin composition contains a copolymer containing 10-1000 ppm of metal. The copolymer is obtained by co-polymerizing a cyclic-olefin monomer of formula (1) and an acrylic-ester monomer in presence of Lewis acid compound as catalyst.    m,n=0 or 1;and    Ra-Rd=H or methyl.
NOVELTY - An electro-conductive pattern board has an electro-conductive portion (3) formed on a board (2) in pattern shape. The electro-conductive portion contains a polythiophene compound and a polymer of silane coupling agent, and has electro-conductivity.    USE - Electro-conductive pattern board is used for organic electroluminescent element, solar cell, organic semiconductor and organic thin-film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-conductive pattern board has high fineness, and is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electro-conductive pattern board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of electro-conductive pattern board.    Board (2)    Electro-conductive portion (3)    Non-electro-conductive portion (4)    Conductive layer (5)    Photomask (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a planar component having catalyst layer (20,30) on both sides of an electrolyte film (22), a gas flow path (16), and a gas flow path (36). Inlet port of gas of primary path and outlet port of gas of secondary path are opposed on both sides of planar component. A porous material layer (24,34) interposed into inlet port of path (16) and outlet port of path (36) is formed in at least one surface of electrolyte film with a porous material containing ion exchange resin. The catalyst content of layer (24,34) is zero.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high electric power generation efficiency. The hydrogen flowing through inlet port of anode gas flow path is efficiently humidified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a planar component having catalyst layer (20,30) on both sides of an electrolyte film (22), a gas flow path (16) provided in contact with one surface of planar component, and a gas flow path (36) provided in contact with other surface of planar component. Inlet port of gas of primary path and outlet port of gas of secondary path are opposed on both sides of planar component. A porous material layer (24,34) interposed into inlet port of path (16) and outlet port of path (36) is formed in at least one surface of electrolyte film with a porous material containing ion exchange resin. The catalyst content of layer (24,34) is zero.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Gas flow paths (16,36)    Catalyst layers (20,30)    Electrolyte film (22)    Porous material layers (24,34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cut-off valve (24) arranged in the fuel-gas supply piping (22) to close the supply of the fuel gas. The cut-off valve (25) arranged in the fuel-gas discharge piping (23) closes the discharge of the fuel gas. A carbon-monoxide adsorption agent (40) arranged in the side of the fuel-electrode (10a) of the fuel cell system adsorbs the carbon-monoxide.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, co-generation system in factory, hospital, home, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-monoxide poisoning of the catalyst during the electric power generation stop storage of the fuel cell system is suppressed, and the fall of the carbon-monoxide-proof property of the catalyst of the fuel electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel electrode (10a)    Fuel-gas supply piping (22)    Fuel-gas discharge piping (23)    Cut-off valves (24,25)    Carbon-monoxide adsorption agent (40)
NOVELTY - The common circuit (42) is connected to the wiring pattern (16b) of circuit board (16) through a cable (18c). The wiring patterns (16c,17b) of circuit boards (16,17) are connected through a cable (18b).    USE - Wiring processing circuit apparatus e.g. cell voltage detection apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of cell voltage detection apparatus in vehicle is reduced so that the installation space of wire harness is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit structure of cell voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit boards (16,17)    Wiring patterns (16b,16c,17b)    Contacts (16d,17d)    Cables (18b,18c)    Common circuit (42)
NOVELTY - The system has planning production of electricity of fuel cell to become production of electricity planned by driving plan device. The heating amount from heater is controlled and the temperature of modifier in predetermined time is maintained when plan production of electricity after predetermined time is less than predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for power supply of electric vehicles, co-generation system etc.    ADVANTAGE - The tracking property of temperature change of modifier can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for modifier temperature control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode (7) has an electrode substrate (1) which consists of electrode support and an electroconductive material. The electrode support contains fine line form or cylindrical carbon material coated with a conductive polymer as catalyst substance which reduced an oxidant of chemical substance used as oxidation-reduction pair. The counter electrode is arranged opposingly in the semiconductor electrode through the electrolyte layer (6).    USE - Counter electrode used for dye sensitizing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The counter electrode is economical, and has high durability, and provides dye sensitizing solar cell having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A counter electrode has an electrode substrate which consists of electrode support and an electroconductive material. The electrode support contains fine line form or cylindrical carbon material coated with a conductive polymer as catalyst substance which reduced an oxidant of chemical substance used as oxidation-reduction pair. The counter electrode is arranged opposingly in the semiconductor electrode through the electrolyte layer. The dye sensitizing solar cell has transparent semiconductor electrode containing dye which has photosensitization effect, and electrolyte layer containing chemical substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional model of the structure of the dye sensitizing solar cell.    Electrode substrate (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent electrically conductive film (3)    Porous metal-oxide semiconductor layer (4)    Sensitizing dye layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)    Counter electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electricity responsive material consists of polymeric bridge component (A) substituted by one or more types of onium cation chosen from quaternary-class ammonium cation (I), tertiary-class sulfonium cation (II), quaternary-class phosphonium cation (III), tertiary-class oxonium cation (IV) and alkyl pyridinium cation (V). The polymer has structural unit (a) containing carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group (20-100 wt.%) in a molecule. The absorbed quantity of the material with respect to methanol of bridge component (A) is 20 g/g or more.    USE - For supplying non-aqueous liquid, fuel for fuel cell and infusion pump (all claimed), and drug for drug delivery system, non-aqueous liquid leakage sensor, non-aqueous liquid collection material, volatilization prevention material, non-aqueous liquid waste-liquid processing agent and non-aqueous liquid solidification material.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electricity responsive material is excellent in absorption capability of non-aqueous liquid, and efficiently discharges non-aqueous liquid by electric stimulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electricity responsive material consists of polymeric bridge component (A) substituted by one or more types of onium cation chosen from quaternary-class ammonium cation (I), tertiary-class sulfonium cation (II), quaternary-class phosphonium cation (III), tertiary-class oxonium cation (IV) and alkyl pyridinium cation (V). The polymer has structural unit (a) containing carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group (20-100 wt.%) in a molecule. The proton of carboxyl group and/or sulfonic acid group is 30-100 mol%. The absorbed quantity of polymeric bridge component (A) with respect to methanol is 20 g/g or more. The response speed at the time of applying direct current voltage of 18 V to swelling gel obtained by absorbing methanol until saturation point is 3%/minute or more.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an intermediate path (30) connecting a pair of fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b). A cut-off valve (31) coupled in the intermediate path interrupts the circulation of hydrogen. The hydrogen from hydrogen supply sources (21a,21b) is supplied to fuel cells (2a,2b) respectively through respective fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving state of vehicle can be maintained even if abnormality arises in one of hydrogen supply sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cells (2a,2b)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Hydrogen supply sources (21a,21b)    Fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b)    Intermediate path (30)    Cut-off valve (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing hydrogen discharged from hydrogen absorbing alloy (40) accommodated in heat exchanger (36) to hydrogen tank (20). The hydrogen stored in hydrogen storage tank (18) is filled to the hydrogen tank while cooling the hydrogen absorbing alloy by endothermic reaction at the time of hydrogen discharge.    USE - For filling hydrogen in hydrogen tank of vehicle (claimed) such as fuel-cell vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The full hydrogen filling amount is ensured by reducing temperature rise within the hydrogen tank during hydrogen filling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen filling apparatus; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen filling station (14)    Hydrogen storage tank (18)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Heat exchanger (36)    Hydrogen absorbing alloy (40)
NOVELTY - The counter electrode material has a pitch-based carbon short-fiber filler of average diameter 5-10 microns and length 10-500 microns. The density of filler is 1.5 - 2.5g/CC and specific resistance of fiber is 1x10-3 ohm x cm. The ratio of fiber diameter distribution with respect to the fiber diameter is set to 5-20%.    USE - Counter electrode material for dye-sensitized wet solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effective electronic discharge can be performed with counter electrode by setting appropriate fiber diameter distribution and fiber length. Hence dye sensitizing solar cell with photoelectric conversion efficiency can be manufactured at low cost.
NOVELTY - A triarylamine derivative (1) is new.    USE - For charge-transport agent for electrophotographic photoreceptor (claimed) used for image forming devices such as copier and printer, and also used for solar cell and an electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The novel triarylamine derivative has excellent solubility and compatibility, and provides electrophotograhic photoreceptor with excellent sensitivity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triarylamine derivative of formula (1) is new.    R1-R8=H, halogen atom, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted aryloxy;and    Ar=optionally substituted heterocyclic group, optionally substituted fused polycyclic hydrocarbon group, condensed ring optionally substituted with hydrocarbon group, optionally substituted condensed heterocyclic group and condensed ring optionally substituted with heterocyclic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of triarylamine derivative which involves reacting amine derivative of formula (2) and halogenated-aryl derivative of formula (3).    X=halogen atom;    R1-R8=same as above defined;and    Ar=same as above defined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of an image forming device provided with electrophotographic photoreceptor.    Electrophotographic photoreceptor (1)    Photosensitive layer (11)
NOVELTY - The electric scooter (1) has a cover (6) for surrounding the fuel cell controller (53) and fuel cell stack (11) of fuel cell unit (12). The cover has a head wind inlet (55) and head wind outlet (56) provided at rear end and front end of the cover respectively. A head wind passage (61) encloses the fuel cell controller. The fuel cell stack is positioned outside the head wind passage.    USE - Straddle type vehicle such as electric scooter. Can also be used in electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is kept at high temperature to improve the electricity generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of the electric scooter.    Electric scooter (1)    Cover (6)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Fuel cell unit (12)    Fuel cell controller (53)    Head wind inlet (55)    Head wind outlet (56)    Head wind passage (61)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack (10), which has multiple fuel cells. The fuel cells are sealed at two stack ends. An anode unit (16) and a cathode unit (24) are connected with the fuel cell stack. The anode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at an end plate and the cathode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at another end plate.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells are sealed at two stack ends. An anode unit and a cathode unit are connected with the fuel cell stack. The anode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at an end plate and the cathode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at another end plate, and thus enables to provide an improved fuel cell system with less pressure loss in the gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Housing (14)    Anode unit (16)    Cathode unit (24)    Input line (26)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an aqueous solution container (116) for storing and supplying of aqueous fuel solution to a fuel cell (102), and a water supplying device (146) for supplying of water to the container. A fuel supplying device (128) supplies fuel to the container, and a water supply amount detecting device obtains data regarding an amount of water supplied to the container by the water supplying device. A controller (142) controls the fuel supplying device based on the data obtained by the detecting device.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle (claimed), i.e. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the fuel supplying device based on the data regarding the amount of water supplied to the aqueous solution container by the water supplying device, thus reducing change of concentration in the aqueous fuel solution, which is associated with the supplied amount of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motorcycle.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Aqueous solution container (116)    Fuel supplying device (128)    Controller (142)    Water supplying device (146)
NOVELTY - The sealing (10,10') has an electrically non-conducting distance component and a solder component attached or viscous over its total expansion during operating temperature of the fuel cell stacks. The solder component couples the distance component with the connected elements of the fuel cell stacks in gastight manner. The distance component is consists of ceramic. The solder component has a glass solder and a metal solder.    USE - Sealing for gastight connecting two elements of a gas cell stack (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing has an electrically non-conducting distance component. and a soldering component attached or viscous over its total expansion during operating temperature of the fuel cell stacks, and thus ensures a tightness and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a sealing    (2) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axially sectional view of a part of a fuel cell stack.    Sealing (10,10')    Bipolar plate (12)    Principal plane (30)    Adjacent plane (32)    Axial section (34)    Gas guide zone (44)
NOVELTY - High temperature fuel cell comprises a ferritic component (1) and a nickel component (3) and an intermediate barrier layer (2).    USE - The component deals with a high temperature fuel cell, which is an electrochemical energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature fuel cell shows long-term stability. The material of the barrier layer increases the electronic conductivity and/or adjusting the thermal co-efficient of expansion of the steel component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating a high temperature fuel cell, where the high temperature fuel cell is heated during the operation not at a temperature of more than 800degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a high temperature fuel cell.    Ferritic component (1)    Intermediate barrier layer (2)    Nickel component (3)    Electrolytes (4)    Cathode. (5)
NOVELTY - The drive unit has a fuel gas tank (1) for storing a compressed fuel gas and a fuel cell (7). An energy conversion device is provided for converting potential energy stored in the compressed fuel gas into kinetic energy. A connecting device is provided for supplying the kinetic energy from the energy conversion device to a circulating pump (8) for reinjecting a gaseous or liquid medium into the fuel cell. The connecting device is designed as a mechanical coupling (17, 18). A compression stage (10) is provided for compressing air supplied by the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell drive unit for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell drive unit is designed such that effective usage of the potential energy stored in the compressed fuel gas is enabled with a simple structure, and the efficiency of the fuel cell drive unit is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the operation of a fuel cell drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a fuel cell drive unit.    Fuel gas tank (1)    Fuel cell (7)    Circulating pump (8)    Compression stage (10)    Mechanical coupling (17, 18)
NOVELTY - To regenerate a reformer (18), at a fuel cell system (14), operating the vehicle drive is a condition for reformer regeneration. The fuel cell system is a component of an air conditioning unit (12) powered by the vehicle drive and the air conditioning is supplied with electrical energy. An indicator shows if the motor should be kept running longer to regenerate the reformer.    USE - The technique is for regeneration of the reformer at a motor vehicle fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives reformer regeneration without affecting the operation of the air conditioning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning.    air conditioning (12)    fuel cell system (14)    cold circuit (16)    reformer (18)    oxidation agent supply (24)
NOVELTY - A printable, dispensable alkaline etching paste (I), for etching transparent, conductive oxide surfaces and layers, contains (a) phosphoric acid, (b) at least one solvent, (c) graphite and/or carbon black with relative particle diameter 20-80 nm and BET specific surface 40-100 m2/g, (d) optionally a thickener and (e) optionally additives such as defoamers, thixotropic agents, flow modulators, deaerators and adhesion promoters.    USE - The use of (I) is claimed for etching transparent, conductive oxide surfaces and layers during production of semiconductors and/or for etching indium-tin oxide (ITO) at 120-170degrees C. (I) are especially useful in the structuring of oxide layers of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) allow highly selective etching of very even thin lines (of width less than 100 (especially less than 80) mu m) and very fine structures, without damaging or corroding adjacent surfaces. (I) are inexpensive, environmentally acceptable and easy to remove from the treated surfaces without leaving residues (specifically by washing with deionized water). In particular (I) are have superior printing precision, waste water contamination and cleaning properties to pastes containing other forms of graphite or carbon black; and use of the fine graphite or carbon black particles instead of polymer particles allows a reduction in the solids content by more than 70% (for a paste of comparable viscosity).
NOVELTY - The cell has a set of single cell units (3), which are supplied by a gas flow comprising hydrogen and a gas flow comprising oxygen. Each single cell unit includes a cathode (19) and an anode (25). The cathode and anode are separated from each other by a membrane unit (23). A heat exchanger is integrated in one of the single cell units, where the heat in the exchanger is generated by an exothermic chemical reaction.    USE - Fuel cell for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The single cell units are supplied by the gas flow comprising hydrogen and the gas flow comprising oxygen, thus reducing the heating-up time of the vehicle interior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of heating a set of single cell units of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a single cell unit in a fuel cell.    Single cell units (3)    Cathode (19)    Membrane unit (23)    Anode (25)    Reaction channel (27)
NOVELTY - The plating method involves charging reflective gas nitrogen in a magnetic control sputtering metallic-membrane plating workshop under a predetermined condition. Ammonia is synchronously charged using rotating twin medium frequency target to induce magnetic controlling and sputtering. A plasma emission spectrum intensity monitor closed loop balance control device is used to start closed ring flux control for the charged nitrogen. A quality flux meter is utilized to control the ammonia flux while an anti-reflective reflecting film is deposited with silicon hydroxide.    USE - Method for plating an anti-reflective reflecting film on a solar cell piece.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stability in plating technology and high output of deposited silicon nitride in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anti-reflective reflecting film plating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of device for plating anti-reflective reflecting film on solar cell piece.
NOVELTY - The battery has two sub-batteries, where one of lower sub-batteries is made of an n-type copper-indium-selenium layer (3) or a p-type multi-crystal silicon layer (4) of specific thickness. The other sub-battery situated in the upper side, is made of an n-type multi-crystal silicon layer (6) or an amorphous silicon layer (7) or a p-type multi-crystal silicon layer (8). The two sub-batteries are combined by a transparent conductive oxide intermediate electrode layer (5), which is either aluminum-adulterated zinc oxide tin oxide or tin-adulterated indium oxide.    USE - Board band stacking film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is formed by the material with different forbidden band width, thus improving the utilization ratio and the photo-electricity transform efficiency to solar spectrum, while reducing the generation cost of battery to have competitive power with cheap substrate material and thin film material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a board band stacking film solar battery.    N-type copper-indium selenium layer (3)    P-type multi-crystal silicon layer (4)    Transparent conductive oxide intermediate electrode layer (5)    N-type multi-crystal silicon layer (6)    Amorphous silicon layer (7)    P-type multi-crystal silicon layer (8)
NOVELTY - Solar cells indium-rich light absorption layer is prepared by mixing copper-indium alloy, indium selenide and selenium powder at mole ratio of 1:1.1-1.25:2-2.2; subjecting mixture to ball milling for 36-72 hours to form black precursor paste; painting paste on metallic molybdenum foil or metallic titanium foil to form the precursor film; drying at 20-50degrees C and 10-300 MPa to dry and compact the precursor film; and heat processing in hydrogen atmosphere or nitrogen atmosphere or vacuum at 400-550degrees C for 0.5-3 hours.    USE - Method for preparing indium-rich light absorption layer for copper-indium selenide film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method can accurately control the chemical component in precursor film; ensures the preparation of indium-rich copper-indium selenide semiconductor film solar cells absorption layer; includes an easy formation of absorption layer; provides compact structure with flat surface; and performs sintering process in nontoxic atmosphere thus it is safe and practical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of solar cells indium-rich light absorption layer comprises mixing copper-indium alloy, indium selenide (InSe) and selenium powder at mole ratio of 1:1.1-1.25:2-2.2; subjecting mixture to ball milling for 36-72 hours to form black precursor paste; painting paste on metallic molybdenum foil or metallic titanium foil to form the precursor film; drying at 20-50degrees C and 10-300 MPa to dry and compact the precursor film; and heat processing in hydrogen atmosphere or nitrogen atmosphere or vacuum at 400-550degrees C for 0.5-3 hours. The copper indium alloy comprises copper and indium in mole ratio of 1:0.6-0.8. The indium selenide comprises In4Se3, InSe, InSe7 and In2Se3, where the indium and selenium are in mole ratio of 1:0.75-1.5.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a groove body arranged with one blocking piece. A collector piece is arranged with one hole, whose position corresponds to the blocking pieces of a board body. The holes are formed in the blocking piece, when the collector piece is piled in groove of the board body. The collector piece is fixed on the board body. The collector piece is made of stainless steel piece, gold foil or titanium metal.    USE - Interval channel board and collector piece assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interval channel board and collector piece assembly.
NOVELTY - The nano-rod array contains kappa-((bis)(ethylene-dithio)tetrathiafulvalene) copper (II) thiocyanate. The electrolyte in the manufacture of nano-rod array contains ((bis)(ethylene-dithio)tetrathiafulvalene), copper (II) thiocyanate, potassium thiocyanate, 18-crown-6 which are dissolved in 1,1,2-trichloroethane. The electric substrate is platinum sheet or indium-titanium-oxide electric glass.    USE - Nano-rod array for field-effect transistor, field emission, superconductor material, solar cell, electric switch, sensor, hydrogen, storage, ferromagnetism resistance and ferromagnetism (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nano-rod array has excellent field emission property. The manufacturing method of nano-rod array is simple and provides the nano-rod array in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of nano-rod array containing kappa-((bis)(ethylene-dithio)tetrathiafulvalene) copper (II) thiocyanate.
NOVELTY - Formation of low-resistance stannic sulfide (SnS) film includes forming a film from SnS doped with antimony oxide (Sb2O3) (0.1-0.3, preferably 0.2 mass%) by vacuum evaporative vapor deposition, heating Sb2O3-doped SnS film in hydrogen atmosphere at 380-420degrees C for 2-3.5 hour, and cooling SnS film to room temperature.    USE - For forming low-resistance stannic sulfide film useful as absorbing layer of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The resultant SnS film has a resistivity of 6.4-21 ohm-cm.
NOVELTY - A solar battery sensitized photo-anode is post-modified by scraping film with titanium dioxide on the base of pellucid conductive glass and sintering for 30 minutes at 450degrees C to obtain semiconductor titanium dioxide film with nanometer multiple-holes structure; dipping for 30 minutes-24 hour in dye solution (5 mol/L) to obtain dye sensitized photo-anode; dipping dye sensitized photo-anode in metal compound pro-solution (0.005-1 mol/L) for 1 second-12 hours, hydrolyzing for 1 hour in air to obtain metal oxide; and then adding electrolyte and counter electrode to the dye sensitized photo-anode.    USE - For post-modification of solar battery dye sensitized photo-anode.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves light-electricity transformation efficiency by 20%; and better unpackaged battery stability.
NOVELTY - Forming dense film comprises formulating ink of particles, coating substrate with ink to form precursor layer (1016), and processing precursor layer in one or more steps. The particles (greater than or equal to 50%) are microflakes. Each microflake contains element form Group IB, IIIA, and/or IVA. Each microflake has non-spherical planar shape. The overall amount of elements from Group IB, IIIA, and/or IVA in ink are such that the ink has stoichiometric ratio of elements.    USE - The method is useful for forming dense film used in formation of semiconductor absorber for photovoltaic device (claimed) or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. The method provides efficient and simplified creation of dispersion. The method uses material composition of feed stock particles that exhibit malleability and allows non-planar feedstock particles to be formed into planar microflakes at a temperature. The method provides dense film with void volume of less than or equal to 30%. The method provides high quality film. The microflakes creates greater surface area contact between adjacent microflakes that allows the dense film to form at lower temperature and/or shorter time as compared to a film made from precursor layer using ink of spherical nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of chalcogen material utilizing system.    Precursor layer (1016)    Chalcogenide particles (1018)
NOVELTY - The processing method of surface of silicon chip involves preparing liquid mixture, dipping silicon chip into liquid mixture, and taking out silicon chip. The liquid mixture contains potassium nitrate, ammonium hydrofluoride and sulfuric acid. The processing liquid contains potassium nitrate (1-20%), ammonium hydrofluoride (5-30%) and sulfuric acid (50-95%).    USE - Processing method of surface of silicon chip used for silicon-solar energy cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, economical, and environment-friendly, reduces the reflectivity of surface of silicon, and removes damage layer formed on surface of silicon. The conversion ratio of solar energy cell using the processed silicon chip is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structure of processed silicon chip.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a hydrogen supply flow path (31) for supplying hydrogen gas to a fuel cell (10). An injector (35) provided in the hydrogen supply of the fuel cell by changing one or more open degree of a valve provided in an internal flow path of the injector at predetermined release time. An open valve (110) integrally provided in the injector responds to the physical quantity of the hydrogen gas which circulates in the hydrogen supply gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, house, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the open valve is integrally provided in the injector, the response delay of the injector control based on the detection pressure of the pressure sensor can be reduced and the responsiveness of opening and closing control of the injector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)    Support block (87)    Open valve (110)
NOVELTY - A de-sulfurizing agent contains (in mass%) nickel oxide (45-75), zinc oxide (3-40), and silica (10-25), and has a BET specific surface area of 200 m2/g or more, an alumina content of 5 mass% or less, and a sodium content of 0.1 mass% or less.    USE - De-sulfurizing agent is used for kerosene and in fuel-cell systems (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The de-sulfurizing agent is capable of efficiently removing sulfur content in kerosene under low-pressure conditions, while having excellent suppressing effect on carbon deposit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a fuel-cell system.    Water tank (1)    Fuel tank (3)    De-sulfurizer (5)    Modifier (7)    High-temperature shift reactor (9)
NOVELTY - An alternating current (AC) signal application apparatus drives the direct current (DC)-DC converter (60) and applies AC signal to fuel cell stack (20). The controller (80) measures AC impedance of fuel cell by detecting the response voltage of cell, when operating point of DC-DC converter exists outside a response performance decrement area. The controller prohibits the measurement of AC impedance, when operating point of DC-DC converter exists in response performance decrement area.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current (AC) impedance of the fuel cell stack can be measured with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Cell voltage detector (22)    Secondary battery (50)    DC-DC converter (60)    Controller (80)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the silver and palladium paste layers on either surfaces of a ceramic green sheet (15) respectively. The mass percentage of palladium in palladium paste layer is higher than that of silver in silver paste layer. The silver and palladium paste layers are baked to form metal layers (13,11) respectively.    USE - For manufacturing ceramic plate used for gas sensor element (claimed), fuel cell element (claimed), laminated piezoelectric element (claimed) used as piezoelectric actuator for operating fuel injection valve of injection apparatus (claimed) of fuel injection system (claimed) for motor vehicle and for injection apparatus of ink, electric conductive paste etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic plate is produced with metal layer comprising several gaps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ceramic plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the ceramic plate.    Metal layers (11,13)    Ceramic green sheet (15)    Laminated structure (17)
NOVELTY - A planar substrate mass of polyimide material has first and second sides. The first side is polished to a surface smoothness between about 0.025 and 100 microinch to receive a circuit structure.    USE - Circuit structure substrate e.g. polyimide substrate for bonding to semiconductor wafer of e.g. solar cell for optical and electronic application.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes materials for different layers that are highly compatible in terms of thermal, mechanical, chemical and machining properties. Couples light efficiently and passively between a single mode fiber and a single mode waveguide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of preparing substrate for circuit structure; and    (2) a method of forming groove having precise depth and width in planar substrate mass of polyimide material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the cantilever structure of circuit structure substrate.    Area representing inertial mass (42)    Narrow region (43)
NOVELTY - Fluorenyl-containing compound dyes (I) for a dye-sensitized solar cell, are new.    USE - (I) is useful for the dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) e.g. an electrochemical solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the solar cell with improved photoelectric efficiency and a high open-circuit voltage. The solar cell production cost is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorenyl-containing compound dye (I) of formula (A)(B1)N-D-E for a dye-sensitized solar cell, is new.    A, B1 = aromatic hydrocarbon or heterocycle (all optionally substituted);    D = cycloalkylene, alkenyl, arylene or divalent heterocycle (all optionally substituted), preferably fluorenyl; and    E = acidic functional group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dye sensitized solar cell comprising a first electrode comprising a conductive transparent substrate, a light absorption layer disposed on one side of the first electrode, a second electrode disposed facing the first electrode and an electrolyte disposed between electrodes, where the light absorption layer comprises a semiconductor particulate and (I).
NOVELTY - A fine particle generating unit (B) generates fine particles (C) by providing mechanical external force to the raw material (m). A substrate holder (4) holds the substrate (A) in which the generated fine particles adhere. A compressive force assigning unit (D) assigns compressive force to the fine particles adhering to the substrate.    USE - Fine particle film forming apparatus for forming film on substrate such as sensor, electrolyte substrate of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Homogeneous film can be stably formed on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fine particle film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fine particle film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate holder (4)    Substrate (A)    Fine particle generating unit (B)    Fine particles (C)    Compressive force assigning unit (D)    Raw material (m)
NOVELTY - The film-form solar cell has photoelectric-conversion thin film laminated on a colorless and transparent polyimide long film containing polyamic acid, is flow-spreaded and dried on a support. The polyimide film is obtained by imidating a polyimide precursor film with heat. The polyamic acid is obtained by reacting diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The difference of imidation ratio (IMa) of surface (A) and imidation ratio (IMb) surface (B) of polyimide precursor film is 5 or less. The light transmittance of the polyimide film at wavelength of 500 nm is 50% or more.    USE - Film-form solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film-form solar cell has excellent productive efficiency and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The film-form solar cell has photoelectric-conversion thin film laminated on a colorless and transparent polyimide long film containing polyamic acid, is flow-spreaded and dried on a support. The polyimide film is obtained by imidating a polyimide precursor film with heat. The polyamic acid is obtained by reacting diamine and aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The difference of imidation ratio (IMa) of surface (A) and imidation ratio (IMb) surface (B) of polyimide precursor film is 5 or less. The light transmittance of the polyimide film at wavelength of 500 nm is 50% or more. The diamine is trans-1,4-diamino cyclohexane or 4,4'-methylene bis(cyclohexylamine).
NOVELTY - A high molecular compound having biphenyl-containing repeating unit (1) and tricyclic repeating unit (70), is new.    USE - High molecular compound is used in light emitting layer of polymeric light emitting element used in planar light source, organic transistor, solar cell, in liquid composition for forming thin film and display device (all claimed) such as viewfinder, television, portable terminal, mobile telephone, car navigation system and video camera. The planar light source is used for backlight of liquid crystal display and illumination.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound has strong fluorescence intensity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular compound having biphenyl-containing repeating unit of formula (1) and tricyclic repeating unit of formula (70), is new.    R1-R8=H or substituent;    rings C,D=aromatic ring optionally substituted by alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl silyl, alkylamino, aryl, aryloxy, arylalkyl, aryl alkoxy, aryl alkenyl, aryl alkynyl, arylamino, monovalent heterocyclic group, acyl, acyloxy, substituted carboxyl group or cyano group;and    E=O or S.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric-conversion material contains pigment (1).    USE - Photoelectric-conversion material is used for semiconductor electrode of photoelectric transducer (both claimed) for solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion material provides photoelectric transducer having excellent photoelectric transfer characteristic and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric-conversion material contains pigment of formula (1).    R1=H or alkyl group;    Ar=aryl or heterocyclic substituent;    R2=aromatic ring optionally substituted by H, halogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl group or heterocyclic substituent;    R3,R4=alkyl, aralkyl, aryl group or heterocyclic substituent, R3 and R4 form cyclic structure;    R5=aromatic ring optionally substituted by H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl group or halogen atom;    R6=H, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl group or heterocyclic substituent;    R7=alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group having acidic substituent;    R8=alkyl or aralkyl group;    L=bivalent coupling group;and    n=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) contains compound containing nitrogen-containing six-membered ring (4), catalyst particles (3), catalyst support carbon (2) formed by supporting the catalyst particles, and fibrous carbon (5).    USE - Electrode is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, and motor vehicle. Can also be used as membrane-electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent durability and catalyst performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode (1) contains compound containing nitrogen-containing six-membered ring (4), catalyst particles (3), catalyst support carbon (2) formed by supporting the catalyst particles, and fibrous carbon (5). The compound is pyridine compound chosen from bipyridine compound, terpyridine compound and phenanthroline compound. The bipyridine compound is 2,2-bipyridine. The catalyst particles are particles or alloy containing platinum particles or platinum. The fibrous carbon is vapor growth carbon fiber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Catalyst support carbon (2)    Catalyst particles (3)    Compound containing nitrogen-containing 6-membered ring (4)    Fibrous carbon (5)
NOVELTY - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19, when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form.    USE - Substrate is used for solar cell (claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19 , when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form. The uneven layer contains transparent electroconductivity material such as zinc oxide or tin dioxide. The substrate has a film chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyether sulfone, polyimide, polyamide, polyimidoamide and/or polyallylate, or a composite film.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack produces electric power. The fuel cell stack is laminated, so that several fuel cell units are connected in series electrically. A current-density detection unit detects local current density of region along the direction through which the fluid within fuel unit cell flows. An internal state determination unit determines internal state of the fuel cell stack based on the distribution of detected current density of each region. An operation control unit controls system operation according to the determined internal state of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal state of the fuel cell stack is determined correctly, so the fuel cell stack can be driven appropriately. The optimal operation control according to the internal state of the fuel cell stack can be performed rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphs explaining the tendency of current-density distribution according to the internal state of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A counter electrode substrate (2) is arranged facing one surface of a translucent substrate (1). A semiconductor electrode (32) is provided in the surface of a translucent conductor layer. A catalyst electrode (33) is provided in one surface of the counter electrode substrate facing the semiconductor electrode. A negative electrode-side current collection electrode (34) is spaced apart from the catalyst electrode. An electrolyte liquid (35) is filled between semiconductor electrode and catalyst electrode.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection efficiency of the solar cell can be improved. The decreasing of effective area of semiconductor electrode can be suppressed, while increasing the electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Translucent substrate (1)    Counter electrode substrate (2)    Semiconductor electrode (32)    Catalyst electrode (33)    Negative electrode-side current collection electrode (34)    Electrolyte liquid (35)
NOVELTY - The structure has a sealing-piece (100) with a seal (110) installed at a front-surface of a separating-piece (10). A seat is sealingly glued to at an outer edge of an antifreeze distributor opening (14). The sealing-piece includes a seal (120) sealingly stuck at an outer edge of air and hydrogen distributor openings (12, 16), where a section of the seal (120) is positioned at a position of the opening (14) and is open to an outer side of the sealing piece. A seal (220) is arranged between the openings (12, 16), and is formed along of an inner edge of the openings (12, 16).    USE - Sealing structure for use with a fuel cell of a vehicle, in a motor vehicle industry.    ADVANTAGE - The section of the seal is positioned at the position of the antifreeze distributor opening and is open to the outer side of the sealing piece, so that a diaphragm-electrodes-arrangement is protected from a contamination with antifreezer, thus improving the effectiveness of the fuel cell, while preventing malfunctioning of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of sealing pieces of a sealing structure at a separating piece of a fuel cell.    Separating-piece (10)    Air-distributor opening (12)    Antifreeze distributor opening (14)    Hydrogen-distributor opening (16)    Sealing-piece (100)    Seals (110, 120, 220)
NOVELTY - The battery has concave-convex structures connected on a surface or at a bottom of a supporting base. A metal back electrode layer, transitional layer, p-typed and / or n-typed semi-conducting single layer or a multi-layer light absorption layer, buffering layer, transparent current conducting layer, and collector grid and / or reflecting film reduction layer are orderly covered on the surface and / or at the bottom of the supporting base. Thickness of supporting base is 0.1 to 15 microns. The thickness of a metal back electrode layer is 0.0.1 to 10 microns.    USE - Copperindiumgallium and selenium or sulfuret solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the Copperindiumgallium and selenium or sulfuret solar battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic cell (1), a lithium ion cell (3), a super capacitor (4) and a load (5) connected to an energy source management circuit (2) through corresponding ports in the energy source management circuit. The photovoltaic cell charges the super capacitor, and charges the lithium ion cell after charging of the super capacitor is completed. The power is supplied to the load by the capacitor, when the load needs power. The lithium ion cell supplies power to the load through the management circuit, and supplements electric quantity of the capacitor synchronously.    USE - Lithium ion cell-super capacitor mixed energy storing photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high power capacity and high output power. The service life of the system is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lithium ion cell-super capacitor mixed energy storing photovoltaic system.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Energy source management circuit (2)    Lithium ion cell (3)    Super capacitor (4)    Load (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has photo-abodes fixed on top and bottom of solar cell to absorb dye of different spectral response range, where the abodes have complementary property with same or different structure respectively. Two optode structures are made of a base plate carrying conductive film, a semiconductor film and a dye, and have a subtend electrode with electric conductivity, and intervening electrolyte between two electrodes. The material of the base plate is hard-glass base plate, metal base and flexible base plate. The conductive film material carried on conduction base plate is conductive material.    USE - Terrace dye-sensitized solar cell for solar electrical energy generation system. Can also be used for hydro production from solar energy production.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has higher optical-electrical converting ratio. The cell is inexpensive and the method of preparing the cell is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a terrace dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing aluminum oxide layer by a direct current magnetron sputtering on titanium di-oxide nano-crystal film to prepare a hybrid electrode of titanium di-oxide. A parameter of magnetron sputtering is controlled, and the aluminum oxide layer deposited on the titanium di-oxide nano-crystal film is 5 to 50 nanometers thick. The titanium oxide colloid is used as raw material to prepare the titanium di-oxide nano-crystal film, where the colloid is synthesized by hydrothermal method.    USE - Method for preparing a hybrid electrode of a dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit current, open circuit voltage and filling factor of the solar cell is improved, and the photoemission of the solar cell is improved by implementing the method. The implementation cost of the method is low.
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) has transparent electrode layer containing zinc oxide deposited on the translucent insulated substrate (11). The transparent electrode layer has primary transparent electrically conductive film (121) of thickness 10-500nm and secondary transparent electrically conductive film (122) of thickness 300-1500nm. The film thickness of the conductive film (122) is larger than the film thickness of conductive film (121). The average vertical interval of the unevenness in surface of conductive film (122) is larger than that of the conductive film (121).    USE - Substrate with transparent electrically conductive film for photoelectric conversion apparatus used for thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The unevenness of the substrate with transparent electrode layer can be increased effectively. The electric power generation and the performance of photoelectric conversion apparatus can be improved effectively. The processing damage to the transparent electrode layer at the time of integration structure preparation can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of substrate with transparent electrically conductive film for photoelectric conversion apparatus; and    (2) integrated photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Photoelectric conversion unit (2)    Transparent electrode insulated substrate (11)    Conductive layer (21)    Transparent electrically conductive films (121,122)
NOVELTY - The water measuring device (100) has a channel provided in the permanent magnet (113), through which water is passed. A membrane (115) is provided in parallel with the flow-path formation surface of permanent magnet.    USE - Water measuring device for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of water in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is calculated reliably using nuclear-magnetic resonance (NMR) method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the water measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water measuring device (100)    Modulator (104)    Phase detector (110)    Permanent magnet (113)    Membrane (115)
NOVELTY - An article comprises an electroconductive substrate (10) and a coating layer (11). The coating layer has pores (12) partially filled with a material comprising an electrically non-conductive polymerized material (15) formed by polymerization of inherently conductive monomers (14).    USE - Article is used for offshore applications.    ADVANTAGE - The article has excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for sealing pores of coating layer deposited on electroconductive substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process of filling of pores in the coating.    Electroconductive substrate (10)    Coating layer (11)    Pore (12)    Channel (13)    Conductive monomers (14)    Electrically non-conductive polymerized material (15)
NOVELTY - A fluorescent resin composition contains ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer comprising an organic-type rare-earth-metal complex (0.01-10 mass%). The fluorescent resin composition emits fluorescence with wavelength of 550-900 nm.    USE - Fluorescent resin composition is used as sealing agent for solar cell module, (claimed) fluorescent paint, light-emitting element, wavelength transformation material, photosensor and fluorescence indicator.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using the fluorescent resin composition has excellent conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Front cover (1)    Sealing agent (2)    Crystalline-silicon cell (3)    Back cover (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves: forming a nanowire network on a substrate; forming a matrix on the nanowire network according to a pattern defining a first region and a second region of the nanowire network, the nanowire network in the first region comprises matrix-protected nanowires, and the nanowire network in the second region comprises unprotected nanowires; and etching the nanowire network whereby the unprotected nanowires in the second region are dissolved.    USE - Patterning method of conductive layer of transparent conductor (claimed) used as e.g. transparent electrode of touch screen device (claimed), liquid crystal display (claimed), plasma display panel (claimed), electroluminescent device (claimed), or multi-junction solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides transparent conductors having desirable electrical, optical and mechanical properties, is adaptable to any substrate, and can be manufactured and patterned in a low-cost, high-throughput process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a switching device; a color filter; a single junction solar cell structure; an electronic device; a multi-layer structure; and    (2) a method for providing electromagnetic shielding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically a liquid crystal display device comprising transparent electrodes based on metal nanowires.    LCD (500)    Color filter substrate (502)    Backlight (504)    Polarizer (508)    Glass substrate (512)    Transparent conductor strips (520)
NOVELTY - A protective film comprises a flexible support to which three layers are sequentially applied, where first layer has a low permeability to the substance (barrier layer (BL)), second layer reduces the content of free substance (absorber layer (AL)), and third layer has a low permeability to the substance (as another barrier layer (BL)).    USE - As a protective film for reducing the exposure to a substance (such as oxygen) by coating devices such as organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), solar cells, photochromic layers or window pane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has suitable layer arrangement that drastically reduces the overall permeability to the harmful substance and thus allows much lower layer thicknesses as compared to the prior art; and utilizes barrier layers which do not yield a sufficient protective effect, even at a very high layer thickness. The film with respect to its barrier effect, also meets even high requirements e.g. as an oxygen protection film; and is at least comparable with materials in which an oxygen barrier layer was expensively applied by vapor deposition, and is often more robust against mechanical loads. The barrier layer exhibit an absorber effect as well as any other effects, and in addition to the absorber effect, an absorber layer simultaneously exhibit a barrier effect as well as any other effects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation (p1) of the protective film involving applying at least one layer by a continuous casting process.
NOVELTY - Biomass is treated by catalytic cracking with fluid catalytic cracking apparatus, which has reaction zone, separation zone, stripping zone and regeneration zone. Raw material oil-containing biomass is treated with catalyst containing ultra-stable Y zeolite in reaction zone, at preset conditions. Then, catalyst is processed in regeneration zone at preset conditions. Thus, processing of biomass is enabled.    USE - Processing of biomass used for producing fuel of fuel cell, gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas and synthetic resin (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is efficiently and steadily processed. Discharge amount of carbon dioxide, when combusting synthetic resin, is reduced based on environmental regulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biomass is treated by catalytic cracking with fluid catalytic cracking apparatus, which has reaction zone, separation zone, stripping zone and regeneration zone. Raw material oil-containing biomass is treated with catalyst containing ultra-stable Y zeolite (10-50 mass%) in reaction zone, at outlet temperature of 580-680degrees C, catalyst/oil ratio of 10 wt/wt, reaction pressure of 1-3 kg/cm2G, and raw oil/catalyst contact time of 0.1-1 seconds. Then, catalyst is processed in regeneration zone at temperature of 640-720degrees C, pressure of 1-3 kg/cm2G, and oxygen concentration of 0-3 mol% in waste gas at exit of regeneration zone. Thus, processing of biomass is enabled.
NOVELTY - A fluid enclosure (100) comprises a structural filler (104); and an outer enclosure wall (102), conformably coupled to the structural filler.    USE - As fluid enclosures for storing a fluid and in fluid enclosure systems (claimed); for small or micro scale systems e.g. small or micro scale fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The structure filler within the enclosure supports the stress applied by internal fluid pressure rather than having that pressure be fully supported by the enclosure wall as is the case for traditional fluid enclosures. The fluid enclosures allow compact, lightweight and conformable fluid enclosures to be built that can support internal pressures without the encumbrance of thick enclosure walls.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing fluid enclosure involving: conformably coupling outer enclosure wall to a structural filler;    (2) method (M1) of storing a fluid involving: contacting a fluid enclosure with a fluid to provide a fluid enclosure storing a fluid, where the fluid enclosure comprises a structural filler; and an outer enclosure wall conformably coupled to the structural filler;    (3) method (M2) of using a fluid enclosure involving: releasing a fluid from a fluid enclosure, where the fluid enclosure comprises a structural filler; and an outer enclosure wall, conformably coupled to the structural filler; and    (4) a fluid enclosure system comprising: a fluid enclosure; and an external device, coupled to the fuel enclosure, where the fluid enclosure contains a structural filler; and an outer enclosure wall, conformably coupled to the structural filler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of the fluid enclosure.    fluid enclosure (100)    outer enclosure wall (102)    structural filler (104)    optional features (106)    a bond. (108)
NOVELTY - Transforming expanded polystyrene into sulfonated polystyrene ionomers (SPS), neutralized with different ions of interest, ranked in the periodic table (MSPS), involves maintaining acetyl sulfate derived from a mixture of 1-2 dichloroethane + acetic anhydride at a temperature below 10degrees C and then adding a given amount of sulfuric acid to the mixture to form a solution; and dissolving expanded polystyrene in 1-2 dichloroethane at 40-60degrees C by adding the expanded polystyrene in this solution until standard viscosity of commercial polystyrene is obtained.    USE - For transforming expanded polystyrene into sulfonated polystyrene ionomers (SPS), neutralized with different ions of interest, ranked in the periodic table (MSPS), useful in several technologies, either in gel, solid or liquid state, such as compatibilizing agent in polymer areas, composites, additive in mortars and concrete; lubricant; propellant material in permselective membrane technologies used in biomedicine and fuel cells, such as hydrogen among others; and as constituent in paints (claimed); in industrial packaging, conservation of food products, protection for equipments, consumables, materials for building construction, and thermal isolation; in the generation of electric or thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides sulfonated polystyrene ionomer of improved quality in an economic and cost-effective manner. The expanded polystyrene is chemically inert and not biodegradable and is reusable.
NOVELTY - The fabricating method involves setting a solar cell substrate in first processing chamber. A first conductive layer is formed on first and second conductive regions of the solar cell substrate in the first processing chamber. A second conductive layer is formed on the first conductive layer using an electrochemical plating process. The second conductive layer is formed by molding first and second metal layers on portions of first and second conductive regions.    USE - Method for fabricating a solar cell device e.g. photovoltaic cell for directly converting sunlight into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Forms low cost and reliable interconnecting layer by implementing an electrochemical plating process containing common metal e.g. copper, thus improving efficient of fabricated solar cell device. Eliminates a need to perform one or more high temperature screen printing processes to form conductive features on a surface of solar cell substrate. Reduces metal particles near anode surface to reduce number of plating defects in an electroplated layer and scrap while improving cost of ownership of electrochemical deposition process. Forms an electrode in a high aspect ratio configuration which optimizes surface of electrode to reduce current density during deposition process. Increases surface area of anode so that high current densities can be applied to electrodes with respect to conductive regions to increase plating rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart of the solar cell process sequence.    Form substrate containing positive-negative junction (202)    Form seed layer (204)    Form conductors (206)    Optionally form contact interface layer (208)    Optional etch seed layer step (209)    Optional post process step (210)
NOVELTY - A solar cell substrate (310) has a base region and an emitter region. A contact, disposed adjacent to the emitter region, have a bulk conductive layer and a capping layer covering the bulk conductive layer. The contact is disposed within a hole formed through the substrate.    USE - Metal contact structure for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a contact structure for solar cells with low resistivity and clearly defined features that do not damage the solar cell substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of forming contact on a solar cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial schematic cross-section of the solar cell.    Solar cell substrate (310)    P-type region (352)    Ohmic contact layer (357A)    Bulk conductive layer (357B)    Base contact (358)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has a transparent front electrode (3) located between at least a front substrate (1) and a semiconductor film (5). The front electrode comprises, moving away from the front substrate toward the semiconductor film, at least a transparent conductive metallic infrared reflecting layer (4c) comprising silver and/or gold, and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film (4e) located between at least the infrared reflecting layer and the semiconductor film.    USE - Photovoltaic device. Uses include but are not limited to a single or tandem thin-film solar cell, cadmium sulfur and/or cadmium tellurium photovoltaic device, or polysilicon and/or micro-crystalline silicon photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces sheet resistance to increase conductivity and improve overall photovoltaic module output power. Increases reflection of infrared radiation, thus reducing the operating temperature of the photovoltaic module so as to increase module output power. Reduces reflection and increases transmission of light in the regions of from about 450-700 nanometers and/or 450-600 nanometers which leads to increased photovoltaic module output power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Front substrate (1)    Front electrode (3)    Infrared reflecting layer (4c)    TCO film (4e)    Semiconductor film (5)
NOVELTY - The device comprises electrically conductive and transparent front electrode (3) that is located between front glass substrate (1) and semiconductor film (5). The transparent conductive metallic infrared (IR) reflecting layers (3b,3d) that comprise silver are formed moving away from front glass substrate and towards semiconductor film. The transparent conductive oxide (TCO) films (3a,3c) are formed between IR reflecting layers and semiconductor film.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The materials used in reflecting layers, reflects IR radiations so that amount of IR radiation which reaches semiconductor film can be reduced. The operating temperature of photovoltaic device is reduced so that photovoltaic module output power can be increased. The TCO layers and reflecting layers are arranged in alternately so that photovoltaic device with reduced visible light reflection, increased conductivity and increased IR reflection capability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode for use in photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Front glass substrate (1)    Electrically conductive and transparent front electrode (3)    Transparent conductive oxide films (3a,3c)    Transparent conductive metallic infrared reflecting layers (3b,3d)    Semiconductor film (5)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has a transparent front electrode (3) located between at least a front glass substrate (1) and a semiconductor film (5). The front electrode includes, moving away from the front glass substrate toward the semiconductor film, at least a transparent conductive metallic infrared reflecting layer (3b) comprising silver and/or gold, and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film (3a) located between at least the infrared reflecting layer and the semiconductor film.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces sheet resistance to increase conductivity and improve overall photovoltaic module output power. Increased reflection of infrared radiation, thus reducing the operating temperature of the photovoltaic module so as to increase module output power. Reduces reflection and increases transmission of light in the regions of from about 450-700 nanometers and/or 450-600 nanometers which leads to increased photovoltaic module output power. Reduces total thickness of the front electrode coating which can reduce fabrication costs and/or time. Improved or enlarges process window in forming the TCO layer because of the reduced impact of the TCO's conductivity on the overall electric properties of the module given the presence of the highly conductive metallic layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Front glass substrate (1)    Front electrode (3)    TCO film (3a)    Infrared reflecting layer (3b)    Semiconductor film (5)
NOVELTY - An external casing (10) has a rear wall (11), a front wall (12) facing the rear wall and made of material permeable to light, and two closing elements (13). Front wall, rear wall and terminal closing elements delimit a fluid-tight chamber (15) communicating with the outside through inlet and outlet passages. Refrigerating liquid (R) preferably polydimethylsilicone liquid is housed and circulated in fluid-tight chamber through the inlet and outlet passages. One or more photovoltaic cell (16) is housed in fluid-tight chamber and at least partially immersed in refrigerating liquid.    USE - Photovoltaic panel for solar panel apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables increase in efficiency of photovoltaic cells due to effective activity of cooling of the photovoltaic cells, thus drastically reducing the amount of micro fractures that are generated in the cells on account of thermal gradients to which cells are subjected. Obtains high overall yield of the photovoltaic panel due to polydimethylsilicone liquids. Enables optimal exploitation of solar energy using constructively simple actuation components and devices having contained costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the photovoltaic-panel apparatus provided with photovoltaic panels.    External casing (10)    Rear wall (11)    Front wall (12)    Closing elements (13)    Fluid-tight chamber (15)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Refrigerating liquid (R)
NOVELTY - The pressure relief valve assembly (54) has a valve (62) cooperated with the valve housing (80) to provide venting of fluid from the anode side or cathode side. A coolant system of fuel cell militates against over pressurization of fuel cell stack assembly.    USE - Pressure relief valve assembly for fuel cell stack (claimed) in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel is prevented such that the efficiency of fuel cell assembly operation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pressure relief valve assembly.    Insulation end plate (16)    Pressure relief valve assembly (54)    Valve (62)    Valve housing (80)    Threaded fastener (83)
NOVELTY - Invention, in particular, relates to preparing regenerable carbon dioxide absorbent based on zirconium hydroxide that can be used in technology of preparing absorbents to remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere in closed spaces, to create controlled gas media in fruit and vegetable stores, and t0 clean atmosphere in fuel cells. Method of invention consists in reacting basic zirconium carbonate with zirconium hydroxide forming substance, the latter being selected from alkali and alkali-earth metal oxides and/or hydroxides, namely magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, lithium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, and barium hydroxide.    USE - Sorbents and gas treatment.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified absorbent preparation technology and reduced cost due to reduced number of reagents and operations utilized.8 cl, 1 tbl, 12 ex
NOVELTY - The invention may be used for manufacture of the impermeable for the silicon melt graphitic bands applied in electrical industry at production of the components of the solar cells. The band made out of the graphitic metal paper is heated up in the hermetic water-cooled chamber by passing of the electrical current through the section of the band transiting between two graphite electrodes and the pressing components at the temperature of 1800-2000degrees C and the pressure of 8-50 mmHg. On the surface of the band conduct decomposition of the hydrocarbon reactant. The invention allows to improve the quality of the sealing of the bands made out of the graphitic metal paper and simultaneously to reduce consumption of the electrical power.    USE - Electrical industry; methods of sealing of the graphitic bands used in production of the components of the solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows to improve the quality of the sealing of the bands made out of the graphitic metal paper and simultaneously to reduce consumption of the electrical power.2 dwg, 5 ex
NOVELTY - A method for fabricating a selective emitter of a silicon solar cell is provided to fabricate a solar cell with excellent operation efficiency by performing an impurity implantation process only once without performing a photolithography process using an exposure mask, a photoresist material, etchant for a photoresist layer and the like.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin silicon oxide layer(20) is patterned by a CVD(chemical vapor deposition) process, a sputter deposition process or an electron beam deposition process using a shadow mask(30). The CVD process can be a PECVD(plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) process. By performing a thermal diffusion process of impurities at a temperature of 820-950 deg.C for a time interval of 30-180 minutes, a high-density impurity region(40) is formed in an exposed portion without an oxide layer and impurities partially penetrate the oxide layer in a portion having the deposited oxide layer to form a relatively low-density impurity region(50).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitive solar cell containing a fluorescent material and a method for manufacturing the solar cell are provided to improve an energy conversion efficiency by using a light emitting property of the fluorescent material at a visual ray region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitive solar cell includes a counter electrode(10) and an optical electrode(20). The counter electrode includes a transmissive layer and a catalyst layer. The transmissive layer is formed by depositing an FTO(Fluorine-doped Tin Oxide) film on a transparent glass substrate. The catalyst layer is formed by depositing a platinum layer on the FTO film. The optical electrode includes the transmissive layer. The optical electrode is coated with a mixture of a transition metal oxide containing TiO2 and a fluorescent material(25). A dye is absorbed by the optical electrode(26). An adhesive film(30) seals a space between the counter electrode and the optical electrode. An electrolyte material is filled in the space.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A catalyst charging method for a fuel cell reformer is provided to improve reaction of a fuel cell reformer for increasing an amount of hydrogen contained in fuel, which is supplied from a reforming part to a stack part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a catalyst charging method for a fuel cell reformer, a composition rate of a plurality of catalysts supplied in the middle of fuel flow is varying according to advancing degree of vapor stream reforming so that reaction of the fuel cell reformer is improved. The catalysts are one of precious metals such as platinum, rhodium, and ruthenium, and nickel catalyst. A weight% of the precious metal catalyst is higher than that of the nickel catalyst in the first half of the vapor stream reforming, but becomes lower in the second half of the vapor stream reforming.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A container (2) is connected to the microreactor (1) through a raw material inlet and a gas exhaust port located in a sealing space (3). A catalyst support layer (10) is formed in several protrusions (6) extending from an inner wall surface (2a) of the container for supporting a catalyst (C).    USE - Microreactor for use during production process of hydrogen used as fuel in fuel cell mounted in e.g. motor vehicle, portable electronic devices, domestic-use distributed-power-supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction of catalyst in container is performed efficiently and the microreactor is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microreactor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged longitudinal cross-sectional view of the microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Container (2)    Inner wall surface (2a)    Sealing space (3)    Protrusions (6)    Catalyst support layer (10)    Catalyst (C)
NOVELTY - The silicon component film containing granular silicon is heated under controlled atmosphere containing oxygen gas and reactive gas of nitrogen, such that to form the components of the gas on the surface of the film. Then, the silicon in the film is fused and annealed at a temperature lower than the melting point of silicon. Thus, the granular silicon is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of granular silicon used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides high quality granular silicon with excellent barrier property, voltage characteristics, reliability and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon component film containing granular silicon is heated under controlled atmosphere containing oxygen gas and reactive gas of nitrogen, such that to form the components of the gas on the surface of the film. Then, the silicon in the film is fused and annealed at a temperature lower than the melting point of silicon. Thus, the granular silicon is manufactured. The controlled atmosphere further contains argon gas.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (20) has several electric power generation films (40) that are formed in the surface of substrate (1). A bus bar (3) including a baking electrode of electroconductive paste connects the end surfaces of the electric power generation cells electrically, so that the cells are connected in series.    USE - Solar cell module for solar cell panel (claimed) used in solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation cells can be connected using a simple structure. The need for positioning a copper foil on the solar cell film can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of solar cell module; and    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Substrate (1)    Bus bar (3)    Back surface electrode layer (6)    Solar cell module (20)    Electric power generation films (40)
NOVELTY - The passive-type fuel cell has a fuel supply unit having opening to accommodate fuel and supply out vaporized component of fuel, an electromotive unit comprising a fuel electrode (11A), an air electrode (13A) and an electrolyte film (15) clamped with fuel electrode and air electrode, and a fuel supply adjustment film (22) to adjust the amount of fuel supplied to the fuel electrode, arranged between the fuel supply unit and the electromotive unit.    USE - Passive-type fuel cell is used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has uniform supply of fuel to electric power generation unit, without influence by external factors such as temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model sectional diagram of the direct methanol fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (11A)    Air electrode (13A)    Electrolyte film (15)    Fuel supply adjustment film (22)    Liquid fuel tank (26)
NOVELTY - A silicon ingots manufactured by inserting raw material silicon to container, fusing within the container, coagulating, adjusting oxygen concentration, and interposing protective layer. Silicon nitride is included between inner surface of the container. The fused and solidified silicon has particle size of less than or equal to 30 mu m and aspect ratio of less than or equal to 10.    USE - Silicon ingot used as raw material for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Occurrence of crack is suppressed and high yield of silicon ingot can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of container for silicon ingot comprising protective layer with inner surface containing silicon nitride which adjusts oxygen concentration to 5 mass% with the addition of silica with particle size of 30 mu m and aspect ratio of less than or equal to 10.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship between the oxygen concentration in protective layer of container and ingot yield. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module includes an adhesive resin layer (90) containing electroconductive particles (80), which is formed between an electrode (10) and tab (70) such that particles contact both the electrode and tab. The maximum diameter (D) of the electroconductive particle in direction perpendicular to photovoltaic cell is less than the maximum length (L) of the electroconductive particle in direction parallel to photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module such as heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) solar cell module and thermal diffusion solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable solar cell module is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Electrode (10)    Tab (70)    Electroconductive particles (80)    Adhesive resin layer (90)    Maximum diameter (D)    Maximum length (L)
NOVELTY - A sealing frame (31) formed in substrate (20), has opening (31s) provided around the solar cell element (11). A glass panel (32) attached to sealing frame, covers the solar cell element. A resin seal (33) is provided in region between the sealing frame and glass panel.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell having excellent heat-resistant and moisture-resistant is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell manufacturing method; and    (2) solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the solar cell.    Solar cell element (11)    Substrate (20)    Sealing frame (31)    Opening (31s)    Glass panel (32)    Resin seal (33)
NOVELTY - The electric double layer capacitor has a polarizing-electrode layer containing activated charcoal, an electrical-conductivity auxiliary material and a binder. The activated charcoal has external specific surface area of 450-800 m2/cm3 per unit volume of the polarizing-electrode layer. The pore of the activated charcoal is micropore having pore diameter of less than 20 Angstrom measured using t-plotting method from the nitrogen adsorption isotherm. The volume of the polarizing-electrode layer is 0.05-0.12 cm3/cm3, based on the particle interspace gap per unit volume.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor is used for power supply for solar cell, electric vehicle and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric double layer capacitor is safe, and has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric double layer capacitor has a polarizing-electrode layer containing activated charcoal, an electrical-conductivity auxiliary material and a binder. The activated charcoal has external specific surface area of 450-800 m2/cm3 per unit volume of the polarizing-electrode layer. The pore of the activated charcoal is micropore having pore diameter of less than 20 Angstrom measured using t-plotting method from the nitrogen adsorption isotherm. The volume of the polarizing-electrode layer is 0.05-0.12 cm3/cm3, based on the particle interspace gap per unit volume. The raw material of the activated charcoal is natural plant material, preferably palm husk.
NOVELTY - A cycloalkyl amine or its derivative or derivatives is contained in coolant composition. The cycloalkyl amine or its derivative(s) is any one type or 2 or more type of mixture chosen from a cyclopropyl amine, a cyclobutyl amine, a cyclopentyl amine, a cyclohexylamine, a cyclooctyl amine and a cyclododecyl amine, or derivatives thereof. The type or two or more types of mixture chosen from water, glycols, alcohol, and glycol ethers is used as a base.    USE - Coolant composition used for cooling of a fuel cell, such as fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the oxidation of a base. The electric conductivity of an initial stage is maintained even when used for a long time.
NOVELTY - A coolant composition contains thiourea or its derivative(s).    USE - Coolant composition for fuel cell used for electric power generation for motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition has excellent handleability, and electrical conductivity, and suppresses oxidation of base.
NOVELTY - A dye sensitizing solar cell comprises a counter electrode (13) arranged between an n-type semiconductor electrode (11) to which a first dye (e.g. phthalocyanine-type dye) was made to adsorb and another n-type semiconductor electrode (12) to which the first dye and a second dye with which absorption wavelength differs were made to adsorb. The solar cell is filled with electrolytic solution (15) between the n-type electrode and the counter electrode.    USE - For producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell performs an efficient photoelectric conversion, highly maintains the transmittance of a light, suppresses the drift distance of a redox pair required to perform electronic supply, and prevents the electronic supply becoming a rate limitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye sensitizing solar cell comprises a counter electrode arranged between an n-type semiconductor electrode to which the first dye was made to adsorb and another n-type semiconductor electrode to which a first dye and a second dye with which absorption wavelength differs were made to adsorb. The solar cell is filled with electrolytic solution between the n-type electrode and the counter electrode. The solar cell satisfies the conditions y/(x+y)=0.5-0.85 (where y is greater than 0 but less than 320) when counter electrode forms a repetition pattern of a line and a space, when line width and line spacing are set to x microns and y microns, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a dye sensitizing solar cell.    N-type semiconductor electrodes (11, 12)    Counter electrode (13)    Electrolytic solution (15)    Glass substrate (18)
NOVELTY - The cascade solar cell structure comprises a top solar cell on the bottom solar cell. The top solar cell is an amorphous silicon-based solar cell and sunlight (100) is incident onto the amorphous silicon-based solar cell.    USE - Cascade solar cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The cascade solar cell structure is economical and has high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cascade solar cell structure comprises a top solar cell on the bottom solar cell. The top solar cell is an amorphous silicon-based solar cell and sunlight is incident onto the amorphous silicon-based solar cell. The cascade solar cell further comprises conductive interface structure (105) containing transparent conductive oxide. The conductive interface structure is a film of metal material. The amorphous silicon-based solar cell comprises n-type and p-type doped amorphous silicon layers (106) and non-doped amorphous silicon layer. The amorphous hydrogenated silicon-germanium and bottom solar cell includes a light-absorbing material contains material chosen from germanium-based material, III-V binary semiconductor material, II-VI binary semiconductor material, organic compound material, ruthenium organometallic dye and copper-indium-gallium-selenide material. The amorphous silicon-based solar cell contains amorphous hydrogenated silicon, amorphous hydrogenated silicon carbide, amorphous hydrogenated silicon-germanium or amorphous hydrogenated silicon-germanium-carbide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of cascade solar cell structure.    Sunlight (100)    Bottom-cell substrate (102)    Conductive layers (103,104)    Conductive interface structure (105)    Amorphous silicon layers (106)
NOVELTY - The plate has two sheets (21, 22) including pins (23, 24) isolated with respect to each other and projected in a direction opposite to an assembling direction (DA) of the sheets. The pins (23) of the sheet (21) are partially superimposed to pins (24) of the sheet (22) by forming a covering zone (32), so that the coolant circulates in the thickness of the plate from a coolant inlet until its outlet by alternatively flowing in the pins through the zone.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. car (claimed). Can also be used for providing electrical energy to a computer and portable telephone and for supplying power to an electrical device in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the pins and the arrangement of the pins enable the utilization of any type of monophasic cooling liquid or vapor or diphasic cooling by boiling the liquid and improve heat exchange. The configuration of the plate enables simple and inexpensive fabrication of the plate and provides a contact zone between the sheets for conveniently ensuring the conduction of electrons and ensuring efficient mechanical behavior of the assembling of cells constituting the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a bipolar plate    (2) a fuel cell comprising a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a portion of a bipolar plate and the arrangement of pins of two assembled sheets.    Assembling direction (DA)    Bipolar plate (20)    Sheets (21, 22)    Pins (23, 24)    Covering zone (32)
NOVELTY - The window profile (1) has a profile body (2), where a photovoltaic unit (5) and/or a solar module are arranged on and/or in and/or partially within the profile body. The body is designed as a hollow-chamber profile with a hollow chamber (3) and is made of plastic such as PVC and fiber-reinforced plastic. The photovoltaic unit and/or the solar module are arranged in a recess of the profile body. The recess is arranged at an external surface (4) of the profile body, where the external surface is turned towards the sun in an assembled condition of the profile body.    USE - Window profile for use in a window (claimed) for generating a current for supplying the current to electrical loads for driving roller blinds, jalousie and engine.    ADVANTAGE - The window profile is designed such that an adjacent load can be supplied with electricity, the window is completely self-sufficient concerning its power supply and the window can be used without complex cutting works for transferring electric lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a window profile with a photovoltaic unit arranged on an external surface.    Window profile (1)    Profile body (2)    Hollow chamber (3)    External surface (4)    Photovoltaic unit (5)
NOVELTY - The craftwork has a high-pressure kettle treated with high temperature and high pressure. A film layer structure of a solar energy interlay curtain-wall glass is a glass plate, an adhesive layer, a solar energy cell e.g. crystal silicon solar energy cell slice, and a felt layer. A vehicle is fixed with the high-pressure kettle, and the glass is placed at a working table during slicing. A crystal silicon solar energy cell bunch is welded to bunch on a felt layer material as a certain pattern. A layer of photovoltaic film is tiled on the crystal silicon solar energy bunch during slicing.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic interlay curtain-wall glass manufacturing craftwork.    ADVANTAGE - The craftwork contains solar energy cell slice and generates electricity. The craftwork is utilized as a single curtain-wall glass and assembled as a hollow glass with another glass used as a curtain-wall.
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising tin oxide (SnO2) underlay by a crystallite silicon film solar battery, and depositing a transparent conductive film, a P-type crystallite silicon, a I-type eigen crystallite silicon and a N-type amorphous silicon on the SnO2 underlay. A deposition method of the transparent conductive film preparing on the SnO2 underlay is same with the deposition method of preparing the P-type crystallite silicon, I-type Eigen crystallite silicon and N-type amorphous silicon. Plasma strengthening chemical vapor deposition process is adopted by the deposition method.    USE - Method for preparing a transparent conductive film of a crystallite silicon film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method has function of touches-permeating of the seed layer and the protective layer, and avoids the need to change the deposition system. The method is simple, and reduces the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a transparent conductive film preparing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves slicing a solar energy battery chip according to a specification, and cleaning an attached part of a battery chip by alcohol. A bond is coated on the attached part of the chip, and a welding belt coated with tin with bond is attached. The attached chip is placed in a baker, and temperature of the baker is adjusted to 80 to 120 centigrade. The baker is closed, and the chip is taken out from the baker after 45 to 90 minutes. The chip is heated at temperature of 100 to 200 centigrade for 2 to 4 hours, and a battery parameter of the chip is checked.    USE - Method for preparing a solar energy battery chip.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the utilization rate and production pass ratio of the solar energy battery chip.
NOVELTY - The cell has a glass that is treated as a substrate, and a layer of transparent conductive layer e.g. zinc oxide layer, provided above the substrate. A nanometer line array of zinc oxide, titanium oxide or copper dioxide is prepared by using solution method or other nanometer preparing method provided on top of the conductive layer. A P shaped absorption layer e.g. copper-indium-selenium, is provided on top of a nanometer line array.    USE - Nanostructure film solar cell for use in a spaceflight and military affairs.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the cell increases the junction area of the cell, and increases the coefficient of utilization of solar cell greatly. The solar cell can be prepared to structure with two sides facing light, so that the cell can be used in special occasion such as spaceflight and military affairs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nanostructure film solar cell preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a nanostructure film solar cell.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell on base of current dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell has dye-sensitized layer having functional molecular material.    USE - A dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell makes use of compounds having excellent visible light absorbing performance, high electron transferring efficiency, and good light resisting performance. It can guarantee quick injection of electrons, promote converting efficiency and overcome the weakness of lumen maintenance to prolong using time, and has low price.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell on base of current dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell comprises dye-sensitized layer having functional molecular material, M-TCNQ.    M=Cu, Ag, K, Na, Mg, Ni or Li;    TCNQ=7, 7, 8, 8-tetracyanoquinodimethane.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cell comprising coating a layer of copper, silver, potassium, sodium, magnesium, nickel, or lithium on nano-titanium dioxide with vacuum hard coating method; coating a layer of TCNQ with vacuum hard coating method; and thermal processing for 10-60 minutes at 80-160degrees C centigrade to provide M-TCNQ dye-sensitized layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A platinum-carbon catalyst is manufactured by mixing a reducer and suspending liquid at 30-98degrees C for 0.1-8 hours; filtering the mixture; and washing and drying formed filtrate. The suspending liquid has protecting agent and carbon carrier absorbing platinum compound. The protecting agent is tartaric acid, malic acid and/or glucose.    USE - Method for manufacturing platinum-carbon catalyst for use in proton-exchange membrane fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes protecting agent such as tartaric acid, malic acid and/or glucose which hastens the formation of catalyst nanometer granule, thus shortening the reaction time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Preferred Components: The reducer is formaldehyde, formic acid, sodium hyposulfite, sodium borohydride, and/or boron hydride. The solvent is water and/or alcoholic solvent. Preferred Method: The suspending agent is manufactured by mixing protecting agent with solvent, dispersing carbon carrier in mixture of protecting agent and solvent, adding platinum compound into solvent in which the carbon carrier is dispersed to make the carbon carrier absorb platinum compound. The carbon carrier is dispersed in isopropanol before being dispersed into the mixture of protecting agent and solvent. Preferred Parameters: The carbon carrier, protecting agent, and platinum are in weight ratio of 1:0.2-5:0.01-1.5. The reducer and the platinum are in mole ratio of 2-10. The suspending agent has pH value of 7-11. The solvent and carbon carrier are in ratio of 50-1500 ml:1 gram. The carbon carrier has a diameter of 100-500 nm. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Preferred Components: The platinum compound comprises platinic chloride, platinum nitrate, and/or platinum complex. The carbon carrier is activated carbon, carbon black and/or carbon nanometer tube.
NOVELTY - A pair of transparent electrode is formed on a substrate. An active layer containing a pigment is formed between the electrodes, by coating method, to manufacture an organic photoelectric transducer.    USE - For manufacture of organic photoelectric transducer (claimed) used for solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric transducer with excellent durability and photoelectric transfer characteristics, is manufactured.
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding the carrier substrates together such that the electrically conductive contact regions (2a,2a`) overlap each other partially. The regions are electrically conducted by a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a carrier film in the substrate is removed. The pressure sensitive adhesive is activated so that a functional layer (2) and the additional layer are fixed on the coated carrier substrate.    USE - Used for manufacturing an active or passive electrical component e.g. radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is utilized for electronic tickets, electronic stamp, electronic watermark, theft protection, luggage control, logistic purpose and access control, light emitting diode, solar cell, liquid crystal display (LCD), polymer dispersed liquid crystal display (PDLCD), display, flat battery, sensor and organic light emitting diode (OLED).    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive contact regions overlap each other partially, and are electrically conducted by the pressure sensitive adhesive, hence enabling the manufacturing of the electrical component, which is flexible and withstands a bending load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical component comprising a carrier substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a carrier substrate with a functional layer.    Carrier substrate (1)    Side (1a)    Functional layer (2)    Contact regions (2a,2a`)
NOVELTY - The passivation film (A1,A2) is formed on a surface layer of a silicon layer (Sn) which is oxidized, nitride or oxynitrided using plasma. Thus, solar cell is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solar cell with high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of solar cell substrate.    Passivation film (A1,A2)    Polycrystalline-silicon layer (Sn)    Polycrystalline-silicon substrate (Sp)    Solar cell substrate (W)
NOVELTY - The transparent electrically-conductive-film substrate has hard coat layer (2) that is provided on a transparent resin substrate (1). A silicon oxide layer (3) and doped titanium oxide layer (4) are laminated on the transparent resin substrate one by one. The thickness of silicon oxide layer is 50 nm or less.    USE - Transparent electrically-conductive-film substrate for use in thin display element e.g. LCD, organic electroluminescent and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent preservability of electrical-conductivity performance, environment resistant ability and contact performance is obtained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) film-forming method of transparent electrically conductive film; and    (2) formation method of titanium-oxide group transparent electrically conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent electrically-conductive-film substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent resin substrate (1)    Hard coat layer (2)    Silicon oxide layer (3)    Doped titanium oxide layer (4)
NOVELTY - A hard-coat film consists of a hard-coat layer having a corrugated surface, laminated on the surface(s) of a polyester film. The hard-coat layer surface has such three-dimensional surface roughness parameters that the arithmetic average roughness is 15-150 nm and a pointedness of surface height distribution of 1.5-5. A corrugation is provided in the interface of hard-coat layer and polyester film.    USE - Hard-coat film is used as base film for reflection-prevention films of plasma displays and LCDs, and for touch panels, window spreading, solar-cell components, nameplates, and filters of plasma-display televisions.    ADVANTAGE - The hard-coat film has excellent surface hardness and abrasion resistance, and is inhibited from generating an interference pattern. When the hard-coat film is applied to a reflection-prevention film, it is effective in diminishing screen glittering, external-light reflection, and coloration unevenness caused by reflected light, without impairing image clarity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hard-coat film, which involves applying a hard-coat agent on a longitudinally-extended polyester film, guiding to a tenter continuously, carrying out fine-extension 1.1-1.8 times in the width direction, further extending 2.5-3.5 times, subjecting to relaxation-processing at 3-7% in the width direction, and thermosetting a hard-coat layer.
NOVELTY - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin. The average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having circular or elliptical micropores is 1:1 or more and less than 5:1 on its surface, and average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having strip-shaped micropores is 5:1 or more on its other surface. The fractional particle diameter of vinylidene fluoride type-resin is 0.2 mu m.    USE - Vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film is used for water purification treatment, manufacturing drinking water and industrial water, waste water treatment, food-stuff-industry area, charged membrane area and fuel-cell area.    ADVANTAGE - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film has excellent fractionation performance, permeation performance and physical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin. The average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having circular or elliptical micropores is 1:1 or more and less than 5:1 on its surface, and average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having strip-shaped micropores is 5:1 or more on its other surface. The fractional particle diameter of vinylidene fluoride type-resin is 0.2 mu m. The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises blend polymer containing 90-99 wt.% of vinylidene fluoride type-resin and 1-10 wt.% of hydrophilic resin. The hydrophilic resin is vinyl-pyrrolidone-type resin. The porous film is hollow fiber membrane. The manufacturing process of vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin, solvent, inorganic particles and coagulant. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has elongated nanostructures (101) disposed on a surface of a substrate (102). A multilayered film (103) is deposited conformally over the elongated nanostructures forming several photoactive junctions. The multilayered film may contain metal oxide, amorphous silicon, amorphous silicon-germanium, nanocrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon carbide. The elongated nanostructures comprises of silicon nanowires. The multilayered film has a relative thickness that is chosen for current matching.    USE - Amorphous-crystalline tandem nanostructured solar cell for use in solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Includes stacked multi-junction arrays assembled conformally over elongated nanostructures that may create light passes to optimize light absorption. Provides multi-junctioned nanostructured photovoltaic devices that exhibit high efficiencies and that are resistant to light induced degradation. Ensures optimized absorption of light and minimized recombination at heterojunction interfaces. Ensures low cost and ease of fabrication, especially in primarily silicon-based cell. Provides cells that are easier to current match in which the elongated nanostructures are conducting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the amorphous-crystalline tandem nanostructured solar cell manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device or amorphous-crystalline tandem nanostructured solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Elongated nanostructures (101)    Substrate (102)    Multilayered film (103)    Layer of transparent conductive material (104)