NOVELTY - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a separator (3) consisting of non-woven fabric made from cellulose having through-hole positioned between positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (4). The thickness of separator to the diameter of through hole is greater than or equal to 10. The content rate of carbon material, lithium titanate and binder in the negative electrode is 10 percent or less.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery mounted in digital camera, personal computer, mobile telephone and video camera. Can also be used in electric power assisted bicycle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Container (5)
NOVELTY - The pack has an electrode structure which is accommodated in a flat rectangular parallelepiped-shaped case. The battery group (12) comprising the secondary batteries (11) with gap in thickness direction are arranged in the case. The edges of electrode terminals of the secondary battery are engaged with engaging portions of a support plate (14). The opposite side of the edges of is fitted to the engaging grooves of the plate shaped elastic structure having insulation. The battery group is covered using cover (20) by pressing the elastic structure.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery pack for vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack with light weight is assembled. The damage of battery pack due to vibration is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Secondary batteries (11)    Battery group (12)    Support plate (14)    Base (18)    Cover (20)
NOVELTY - The system has housing (40) for accommodating electromagnetic cutoff valve (23), pressure reduction valve (24), and filter (25). The supply paths (40A,40B) are formed on same flange face connecting main structure and pressure reduction valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of electromagnetic cutoff valve, pressure reduction valve and filter can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the regulator unit of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electromagnetic cutoff valve (23)    Pressure reduction valve (24)    Filter (25)    Housing of valves and filter (40)    Supply paths (40A,40B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a measurement container (10) having a flow path (10a) through which the liquid sample flows. A portion of inner surface of the container divides the flow path having solid samples. A liquid supply recovering unit (20) supplies or collects liquid samples by arbitrary flow volume with respect to the flow path. A photography unit (30) photographs the level of the liquid sample flowing through the inside of flow path from the transparent portion of container.    USE - Dynamic contact angle measuring apparatus for evaluating flow path in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic contact angle in the interface of the liquid sample and solid sample can be measured stably at high speed so that the waste water property of the flow path in the fuel cell can be evaluated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dynamic contact angle measuring apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Measurement container (10)    Flow path (10a)    Liquid supply recovering unit (20)    Photography unit (30)    Holding unit (40)
NOVELTY - The sensor (100) has pair of electrodes (4a,4b) provided on top side of a thermoelectric material portion (2). A catalyst portion (6) unevenly distributed in the electrode (4a), catalyzes the exothermic reaction of hydrogen. A voltage-measurement unit (20) set opposite to thermoelectric material portion, measures the electrode voltage. A heating unit (30) heats the thermoelectric material portion through an insulation portion (22) provided on lower side of thermoelectric material portion, such that a temperature difference occurs between both electrode sides.    USE - Thermoelectric type hydrogen gas sensor installed in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of hydrogen gas sensor is detected accurately and the detection of hydrogen gas is performed correctly. The hydrogen gas sensor is manufactured with a simple structure at low cost and the sensitivity of the hydrogen gas sensor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen gas sensor.    Thermoelectric material portion (2)    Electrodes (4a,4b)    Catalyst portion (6)    Voltage-measurement unit (20)    Insulation portion (22)    Heating unit (30)    Hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - A strip shaped lead (2) is fastened at a strip shaped edge of a strip shaped nickel positive electrode plate on a strip shaped three dimensional nickel porous body in a longitudinal direction. The porous portions in the nickel porous body are filled with the active material such as nickel hydroxide. The strip shaped lead is lengthened by 5% or less compared with the length of nickel porous body.    USE - Manufacturing method of alkaline storage battery e.g. nickel hydride storage battery and lithium ion storage battery for electric vehicle e.g. electric motorbike and electric bicycle. Can also be used in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of short circuit at the time of winding is prevented and the good quality electrode group can be obtained efficiently and stably by lengthening the strip shaped lead. The large current discharge property is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the positive electrode plate.    Strip shaped lead (2)    Active material packing fraction (4)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has electrode terminals (20) protruding from a cover closing a case (10) accommodating an electrode block and electrolytic solution. The electrode terminals are inserted in a joining groove provided in a bus bar (30) and welded to the bus bar.    USE - Secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The firm welding of the electrode terminals to the bus bar is possible by making the welding portion of the bus bar with the electrode terminals thin. The supply of large electric current is possible by making the bus bar thick as a whole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the joining of the positive electrode terminal and the bus bar in the horizontal direction.    Case (10)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Bus bar (30)    Weld line (32)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrolyte solution filled between electromechanical device element (7) and clad-film (2). The heat-sealed narrow structure (8) is arranged at outer peripheral surface of electromechanical device element. The accommodation portion (6) is formed at heat-sealed structure to accommodate separator extracted out from outer surface of electromechanical device element.    USE - Electromechanical device such as secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor for use in electric vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of electromechanical device is improved by forming clad film at outer surface of the device without affecting the slim profile of the device. The separator accommodation portion is formed at narrow heat-sealed structure so that the safety valve installed at outer surface is opened due to internal pressure exerted at electromechanical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of electromechanical device covered with clad film.    Battery (1)    Clad film (2)    Accommodation portion (6)    Electromechanical device element (7)    Heat-sealed narrow structure (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has several laminated electric power generation units (100) that are fastened to each other by a fastening structure (105). The fastening load (F1) is added with respect to the electric power generation units by the elastic force generated by a fastening load addition unit (140), when an impact is added with respect to a fuel cell main structure.    USE - Fuel cell for moving object and stationary obejct.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fastening load is added to the electric power generation units, the generation units can be fastened firmly even when impact is added to the fuel cell. The leakage of fuel gas or cooling water can be prevented reliably and variations in the electric power generation can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electric power generation unit (100)    Fastening structures (105,110,115,120,125,130)    Fastening load addition unit (140)    Controller (150)    Fastening load (F1)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has electrode terminals (20,22) connected with electrode plates of an electrode block (14) accommodated inside a case. An insulation gasket (23) is provided between the electrode terminal (20) and a cover (10a) closing the case. A crimping structure consists of several crimping portions (20a,20b) provided in the state of penetrating the insulation gasket from the electrode terminal (20) and connected with the electrode plate.    USE - Secondary battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The strength, durability and reliability of the battery are improved by reducing the stress added to the insulation gasket even when a force is added to the terminal from the exterior side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the winding type electrode battery.    Cell (10)    Cover (10a)    Electrode block (14)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Crimping portions (20a,20b)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    Gasket (23)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a voltage detection unit (10) that detects electromotive force in each battery cell. A signal wiring (20) that connects the voltage detection unit to the output terminal of the battery cell, is exposed outside the housing (30). A hook-and-loop fastener (40) is provided with several protrusions for supporting signal wiring with respect to the housing.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The signal wiring can be strongly supported on the surface of the housing without extending the occupancy space of the assembled battery. The signal wiring can be easily attached and detached with respect to the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detection unit (10)    Signal wiring (20)    Housing (30)    Opening (35)    Hook-and-loop fastener (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring the values of electric current flowing into closed circuit in which current sensor (40) is serially connected with resistance circuit (22), after changing the resistance value of resistance circuit. The measured electric current value is corrected based on electric current values measured after changing resistance value of resistance circuit.    USE - Electric current value measuring method for battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The error produced while measuring electric current value can be corrected easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric current value measuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Resistance circuit (22)    Connection switch (22c)    Connection switching circuit (24)    Connection changeover switch (25)    Current sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The temperature detection module has a flexible flat circuit portion positioned in unfolding condition at elongated case (2). The case is combined on both sides of flat circuit portion. The portion except both sides of flat circuit portion is bent in circular form. The temperature sensor is positioned at inner surface of circular portion with respect to temperature detecting portion at the side of power supply device.    USE - Temperature detection module for detecting temperature of battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature detection precision can be greatly improved by the temperature sensor. Since the portion except both sides of flat circuit portion is bent in circular form, the length of the flat circuit portion can be reduced and structure of the temperature detection module can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the case of temperature detection module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (2)    Segmented case (3)    Pin portion (7)    Hole (8)    Substrate (9)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has several batteries (1B,1R) such as lithium ion battery which accommodates battery cell. The identification pattern is provided in the case of batteries which are connected in series to form battery groups (G). Each battery group is connected in parallel so that the mutually different identification patterns of batteries are obtained.    USE - Battery apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection relation of battery apparatus can be provided clearly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery apparatus.    Batteries (1B,1R)    Battery group (G)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (55) that measures temperature of hazardous component reduction unit (5A) that reduces the hazardous component of anode gas generated by a modification unit (34) at anode of fuel cell (1). A temperature control unit adjusts the measured temperature of hazardous component reduction unit according to cooling capacity of water flowing through channel (4a) of heat-exchanging unit (4), by outputting the command for setting the target temperature of reduction unit within constant temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of operation of hazardous component reduction unit during supply start of anode gas generated at anode of fuel cell is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the modifier in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Heat-exchanging unit (4)    Channels (4a,4b)    Hazardous component reduction unit (5A)    Modification unit (34)    Temperature sensor (55)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a convex portion (22) which is protruded from a wall board (21A) in which terminal hole of a case main portion (21) is formed. A current lead (40) is bent along exterior side of convex portion, while connecting current lead to a cell terminal. The current lead is fixed with the convex portion by a screw (60). A plate-shaped connection portion (41) is extended in parallel to wall board, while connecting current lead to cell terminal. An extension portion (43) is connected to an intermediate portion (42) extended along side of convex portion.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium ion secondary battery module for electric vehicle, cordless portable electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The movement and rotation of the current lead can be regulated efficiently and reliably, while connecting current lead to the cell terminal. The current lead can be installed efficiently and reliably and load applied to the current lead and cell terminal can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Case main portion (21)    Wall board (21A)    Convex portion (22)    Current lead (40)    Plate-shaped connection portion (41)    Intermediate portion (42)    Extension portion (43)    Screw (60)
NOVELTY - The cell has several unit cells (6) each consists of fuel side electrode (19) and oxygen side electrode (20) arranged opposite to each other on both sides of electrolytic membrane (18). A fuel supply element supplies liquid fuel towards upper side of fuel side electrode. An oxygen supply element supplies oxygen to oxygen side electrode. The unit cell is inclined along vertical axis (G) so that oxygen side electrode is arranged downward of fuel side electrode.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle (claimed) e.g. four-wheeled vehicle (from drawing). Can also be used in rail vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The direction of buoyancy of bubbles in liquid fuel during electric power generation is along separation direction of fuel side electrode so that bubbles are poured into fuel exhaust passage. Hence the adhesion of bubbles to fuel side electrode is suppressed and the output fall of fuel cell can be suppressing while reducing energy consumption and improving electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cell stack of the fuel cell.    Unit cell (6)    Electrolytic membrane (18)    Fuel side electrode (19)    Oxygen side electrode (20)    Vertical axis (G)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (3) performs air scavenging after emergency stop of electric power generation, during leakage of hydrogen and failure of hydrogen leak detection sensor (10). The scavenging air flow volume is reduced and scavenging time is increased, when scavenging air after emergency stop of electric power generation rather than scavenging air after stop of electric power generation at the time other than emergency.    USE - Scavenging air control apparatus e.g. electronic control unit (ECU) of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air scavenging and ventilation can be performed reliably at the time of leakage of hydrogen, without narrowing the range of voltage of vehicle-mounted battery used for supplying electric power for scavenging of air and ventilation when electric power generation is stopped by fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for scavenging air and ventilation control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle with the scavenging air control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Electronic control unit (3)    Thermometer (5)    Voltmeter (6)    Fan (7)    Air pump (8)    Hydrogen leak detection sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining weighting co-efficient of each performance capabilities such as current and voltage capacity of battery (32). The results of measurement of respective performance capabilities of battery, are corrected according to weighting co-efficient. The corrected weighted results of respective performance capabilities, are added so as to compute application specific evaluation value. The battery is evaluated for each field of application based on application specific evaluation value.    USE - Method of evaluating battery for use with electric vehicle and medical equipment used at hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The filed of application of battery can be determined easily and battery can be reused. The battery evaluating efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery evaluation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery evaluation apparatus.    Battery evaluation apparatus (10)    Weighting section (16)    Summation section (18)    Evaluation system (20)    Battery (32)
NOVELTY - The condenser has a coil pipe (220) positioned inside of outer tube (210), and an overflow pipe (212) flowing hydrogen gas ejected through an upper side of the outer tube to a bottom side exit (222) of a coil pipe. A condensation fluid confirmation part confirms an amount of condensed liquid gathered outside the outer tube. An upper entrance (221) is combined with an inlet tube (211), where humidified hydrogen gas is flowed into the upper entrance, which separates water and hydrogen gas that is ejected to an offside positioned bottom side exit of the upper entrance.    USE - Condenser for condensing humidified hydrogen gas in a fuel system and removing moisture included in the hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The condenser condenses and cools the humidified hydrogen gas without using the cooling water, thus saving the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a condenser of a fuel system.    Outer tube (210)    Inlet tube (211)    Overflow pipe (212)    Coil pipe (220)    Upper entrance (221)    Bottom side exit (222)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power plant assembly comprises fuel cells, and coolant system containing aqueous coolant for controlling the operating temperature of fuel cells. The coolant system includes coolant flow field adjacent to each cells; venting system for venting gases from coolant flow field during operation of power plant; porous mechanism disposed in venting system for allowing passage of gases while maintaining exit pressure in coolant flow field; and heating mechanism. The heating mechanism is operational after shutdown of power plant.    USE - A fuel cell power plant assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has hydrophobic porous mechanism components which are able to remove transferred gas from coolant flow fields without removing water from the coolant flow fields; thus ensuring maintenance of proper pressure, and proper removal of gases from the coolant stream while avoiding liquid blockage of gas venting mechanism in the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell power plant assembly comprises fuel cells, and coolant system containing aqueous coolant for controlling the operating temperature of fuel cells. The coolant system includes coolant flow field adjacent to each cells; venting system for venting gases from coolant flow field during operation of power plant; porous mechanism disposed in venting system for allowing passage of gases while maintaining exit pressure in coolant flow field; and heating mechanism operatively associated with porous mechanism for heating to prevent gas flow blockage by aqueous liquid coolant. The heating mechanism is operational after shutdown of power plant.
NOVELTY - The method comprises submersing a low surface area metallic or non-metallic material support in aqueous or non-aqueous solution containing a noble metal source and a specific catalyzed solution that triggers nucleation and buffers the solution, electrochemically depositing noble metal onto the support using an electrical current, and electrolessly depositing noble metal onto the support separated from the electrochemical deposition, using the catalyzed solution. The temperature of the solution is 0-90 degrees C.    USE - The method is useful for depositing noble metal such as platinum, palladium, gold, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium and/or osmium onto a support and for producing a noble metal-loaded carbon supported fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of economically producing the noble metal-loaded carbon supported fuel cell catalyst having an oxygen reduction activity of 0.8 mA/cm2 per mu g of platinum per cm2 with improved stability and corrosion property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises submersing a low surface area metallic or non-metallic material support in aqueous or non-aqueous solution containing a noble metal source and a specific catalyzed solution that triggers nucleation and buffers the solution, electrochemically depositing noble metal onto the support using an electrical current, and electrolessly depositing noble metal onto the support separated from the electrochemical deposition, using the catalyzed solution. The temperature of the solution is 0-90 degrees C. The method comprises bubbling an inert gas into the solution, adjusting the pH of the solution to 3-8, and providing a secondary metal source that includes a transition metal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a platinum-loaded carbon supported fuel cell catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the first five cycles of initial activation of a catalyst.
NOVELTY - The battery has an aluminum foil (19) that is arranged on both the surfaces of a battery case. A positive electrode tab (2) and a negative electrode tab are positioned in the case such that the electrode tabs contact the foil. A positive electrode current collection ring and negative electrode current collection ring are positioned in the case. The lead-out portion of the positive electrode tab is joined with the positive electrode current collection ring such that a slender bent portion (2a) is formed in the joining portion.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. cylindrical shaped lithium ion secondary battery used for supplying power to motor and internal combustion engine of hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery of polygonal shape and square shape.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the lead-out portion of positive electrode tab can be prevented reliably so that the durability and the performance of the lithium ion secondary battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of positive electrode plate of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode tab (2)    Slender bent portion (2a)    Positive electrode plate (18)    Aluminum foil (19)    Width of slender portion (Wa)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has electrode group to separate positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate through a separator (W5). An end of positive electrode lead is joined to upper surface of current collection ring and other end is connected to lower surface of a battery cover. The front end of the separator is welded by heating such that welded portion (H) occupies more than 95% of area along the width direction of the separator.    USE - Wound type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shift of the electrode group can be suppressed without damaging the positive and the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the wound type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Center (1)    Welded portion (H)    Separator (W5)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a flow control mechanism (102) comprising a distributing device (1021) and a confluence device (1022), and a set of fuel cells (101) stacked between the distributing device and the confluence device. The distributing device comprises a passage communicating with an inlet and outlets. A buffering section is provided in a position of the passage, where the buffering section and the inlet are provided at different levels. The fuel cells communicate with the respective outlets of the distributing device.    USE - Fuel cell system for distributing fuel e.g. water and methanol, to a gas cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells are directly engaged with the flow control mechanism without using any pipe connection, thus reducing fuel leakage possibilities and increasing efficiency and convenience of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cells (101)    Flow control mechanism (102)    Distributing device (1021)    Confluence device (1022)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a plate made of heat insulating material, where the plate has a base plate (2), which is attached to a battery base. Four side plates (3) are attached to four side walls of the battery, where a joint section is provided between the base plate and the side plates. A cover plate made of heat insulating material is provided, where the cover plate is attached to a battery top side. The battery is positioned and set on the base plate. The side plates are folded by automatically controlling pressing elements, and the cover plate is set.    USE - Method for thermally insulating a box-shaped battery e.g. electro-chemical battery, such as lead acid battery, with housing for accommodating electro-chemical components and with a heat insulating enclosure for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is positioned and set on the base plate, and the side plates are folded by automatically controlling pressing elements in such a way that the method enables improvement in the production technology for fast production of thermally insulated batteries, thus achieving shorter production time for insulating the battery. The method enables easy recycling of the thermally insulated battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of insulating material plates in base surface and the side surfaces.    Base plate (2)    Side plates (3)    Bearing surface (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has housing for receiving electrochemical components. Heat-insulating jackets e.g. isolation material (1), base (2) and side surfaces (3), and electronic components e.g. electrical panel heater and temperature sensor, are in thermal contact with the housing, where the electronic components are arranged at or in the heat-insulating jackets. An elastic intermediate layer is arranged between the heat insulating jackets and the electronic components. An elastic or soft plastic heat conducting layer is provided between the electronic components and the housing.    USE - Battery i.e. electrochemical battery, such as a lead-acid battery, for use as a starting battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transmission between the electronic components is optimal. The battery has low manufacturing cost. The complexity of attachment of the electronic components with the heat-insulating jackets is minimized, as the material of the heat insulating jackets is sufficiently thick, so that the electronic components are pressed into recesses and are held by clamping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sectioned isolation material.    Isolation material (1)    Base (2)    Side surfaces (3)    Recesses (6, 7)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell (16) comprising an exhaust gas outlet (30) for exhausting exhaust gas. Gas-permeable containers (38, 52) i.e. dryer cartridge, are filled with a drying agent i.e. silica-gel, and are arranged behind the gas outlet in flow direction of the exhaust gas, in an operating condition. A heating device heats the container filled with the drying agent. Switching units i.e. valves (32, 34, 36, 40, 46, 48, 50, 54), switch the system from the operating condition to another operating condition in which dry gas flow is guided by the container.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The water absorption capacity of the drying agent is independent of water content of the supplied gas flow, so that water can be efficiently separated from the exhaust gas flow even when the water content has sudden strong fluctuations as a consequence of sudden load change. The separated water is connected with the drying agent, so that a better frost safety is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (16)    Exhaust gas outlet (30)    Valves (32, 34, 36, 40, 46, 48, 50, 54)    Gas-permeable containers (38, 52)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell from which exhaust gas carrying water is discharged through an exhaust gas pipeline (28) during operation. A water tank (32) is arranged in the exhaust gas pipeline for collecting water (36). A discharging unit is provided for discharging the water from the water tank in portions. The discharging unit has pipelines which are provided in or at another water tank and are arranged such that the pipelines lead to the water collected in the water tank at a position provided for supplying of exhaust gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The discharging unit is provided for discharging the water from the water tank in portions, where the water tank is arranged in the exhaust gas pipeline, so that the water can be heated by the exhaust gas in a simple manner without the need to directly output the exhaust gas into the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle comprising a water tank    (2) a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Exhaust gas pipeline (28)    Water tank (32)    Base surface (34)    Water (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves delivering exhaust gas carried along water during operation and guiding a cooling fluid in a cooling circuit in a motor vehicle (10) to a heat source (12) for receiving heat. The cooling fluid is led to a cooling area (48) in which the cooling fluid discharges the received heat to the ambient air via walls. The water is separated from the exhaust gas and is collected in a container (28). The water collected in the container is partially sprayed on an outer side of the walls in the cooling area.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for operating an auxiliary power unit that is utilized as a power source for standard air conditioning or standard power supply in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method partially sprays the water collected in the container on the outer side of the walls in the cooling area, so that the cooling fluid within the cooling area can be cooled in an efficient manner without increasing the weight, thus increasing the efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system in a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Heat source (12)    Tank (14)    Container (28)    Cooling area (48)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a vehicle roof or a vehicle flap, which is equipped with a solar cell. The solar cell is electrically connected with a heated disk of the motor vehicle. The disk heater of the heated disk is provided with current directly from the solar cell on switching off the motor vehicle. The heated disk is a laminated glass disk, and the heater is made from a carbon nano-tube layer.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle has a vehicle roof or a vehicle flap, which is equipped with a solar cell, and the solar cell is electrically connected with a heated disk of the motor vehicle, and hence ensures high comfort at very low outside temperature.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an electric machine (1) with a high voltage direct current line (HVDC). The electric machine is operated. Instantaneous speed of the connected electric machine or a crankshaft (4) that is coupled with the electric machine is determined. The electric machine is separated from current line, if the instantaneous speed lies above a defined threshold value i.e. maximum speed, that amounts to approximately 2400 revolutions per minute. The electric machine is connected with the current line, if the instantaneous speed lies under the threshold value.    USE - Method for operating an electric machine i.e. permanent-excited synchronous machine, for use as an electrical auxiliary drive i.e. pump such as oil pump and power steering pump, in a hybrid vehicle (all claimed) such as parallel hybrid electric vehicle, serial hybrid electric vehicle and parallel/serial hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves operational and performance-technical robustness, and provides higher efficiency. The controlling cost of the hybrid electric vehicle is reduced, and the reliability of the hybrid electric vehicle drive is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for operating an electric machine    (2) a hybrid vehicle comprising an electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a system for operating an electric machine coupled with a combustion engine via a crankshaft.    High voltage direct current line (HVDC)    Electric machine (1)    Inverter (2)    Crankshaft (4)    Combustion engine (5)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of water vapor modified catalyst for liquefied petroleum gas involves mixing suspension liquid of aerosil alumina fine particle used as catalyst carrier, nickel compound used as additive and ruthenium compound used as active metal, drying forming granular material, regulating particle size and reducing using hydrogen gas.    USE - Manufacture catalyst for water vapor modification of liquefied petroleum gas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures water vapor modification catalyst with excellent activity at low-temperature regions.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a sensor chip mounted on a surface of a flexible wiring sheet (60), so that an opening of the wiring sheet is occluded. An electroendosmosis material e.g. non conductive paste, is formed between two piece parts. Electrical contact parts contact with platinum electrodes of the electroendosmosis material. The piece parts are joined on two surfaces of the electroendosmosis material. Wirings (61-66) on a surface of the wiring sheet are connected to strain gauges. The sensor chip and the electroendosmosis material are assembled in an interior space of a housing (2).    USE - Fluid apparatus for a fuel cell system of an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has reliable electrical contact with the electrodes of the electroendosmosis material. The electroendosmosis material and the wiring sheet can be easily assembled in the housing. The wiring design with respect to the electroendosmosis material and a sensor chip is performed easily by wiring patterning of the wiring sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fluid apparatus.    Fluid apparatus (1)    Housing (2)    Lower holder (10)    Wiring seat (60)    Wirings (61-66)
NOVELTY - Several fins (14) are arranged radially in interior space of the tank container (12) so as to divide the container into several storage chambers (25) of hydrogen storage alloy. A hydrogen distribution pipe (13) is provided in the tank container to prevent passage of pulverized metal-hydride powder (P). The swelling portion (26) which swells to storage chamber side is formed in the partition plate (22) of fin.    USE - Hydrogen storage tank for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hydrogen source or heat pump of hydrogen fueled engine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen storage tank can be manufactured easily while effectively suppressing the deformation of tank container, even during swelling of hydrogen storage alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic cross-sectional views of the hydrogen storage tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tank container (12)    Hydrogen distribution portion (13)    Fins (14)    Partition plate (22)    Storage chambers (25)    Swelling portion (26)    Metal-hydride powder (P)
NOVELTY - The heater has a hot water storage tank (1) for storing hot water, and a feed pipe (4) supplying water to a lower part of the hot water storage tank. A hot water discharging pipe (30) supplies the hot water from an upper part of the hot water storage tank to a bathtub (7). A feed pipe (6) is branched from the feed pipe (4). A bath mixing unit i.e. electrically-driven mixing valve (5), connects the hot water discharging pipe and the feed pipe (6) for producing the hot water with appropriate temperature, where the bath mixing unit has close function.    USE - Hot water storing type water heater i.e. heat pump hot-water storing type water heater. Can also be used for electricity hot water storing type water heater, gas hot water storing type water heater, petroleum hot water storing type water heater, and a fuel cell hot water storing type water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is simple in structure, inexpensive, and has automatic hot water pouring function without generating water hammer phenomenon. The heater has heat-exchange efficiency, high reliability, and low ozone-crack coefficient, and utilizes stable carbon dioxide as refrigerant, thus reducing global warming of the carbon dioxide and realizing environmentally friendly effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hot water storing type water heater.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hot water storage tank (1)    Feed pipes (4, 6)    Electrically-driven mixing valve (5)    Bathtub (7)    Hot water discharging pipe (30)
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system has detection unit (D) which detects hot water storage temperature reduction degree by external heat radiation. The hot water storage temperature reduction degree satisfies driving period reduction conditions for waiting which is defined as condition for waiting in multiple period compatible intermittent-running form. The number of driving periods for waiting in multiple period compatible intermittent-running form made into specification object of operating form for driving is reduced.    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple periods compatible intermittent-running form for driving is specified as operating form so that actual driving merit becomes high and energy saving property is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Co-generation apparatus (1)    Storage tank (2)    Auxiliary heater (28)    Hot water storage temperature reduction degree detection unit (D)    Hot water storage unit (H)
NOVELTY - The method involves draining the condensed water produced from the combustion exhaust gas discharged after combustion start in a combustion unit (3b) of a reformer (3), at the time of starting of a fuel cell power generating device, by a gas liquid separator (20). The collection of the condensed water produced from the combustion exhaust gas is started and the water is stored in a water tank (4), after condensed water drainage process.    USE - Starting method of fuel cell power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The condensed water can be collected with little mixing of soot, by a simple apparatus structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (3)    Combustion unit (3b)    Water tank (4)    Water treatment apparatus (10)    Gas liquid separator (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves removing metal ion from the condensed water, and using water treatment apparatus (10) to perform deionization process of condensed water. The water retained in the metal-ion removal unit (9) is discharged towards the external side of the water treatment system when operation of fuel cell power generating device is stopped. Water passing through the removal unit is introduced into the treatment apparatus.    USE - Starting method of fuel cell power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Introduction of water with high metal-ion concentration to the water treatment apparatus is prevented and the load of treatment apparatus is reduced. The replacement period of water treatment apparatus and maintenance cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Decarboxylation apparatus (5)    Drain opening (6)    Inlet port (8)    Metal-ion removal unit (9)    Water treatment apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has a negative electrode layer, a positive electrode layer and an electrolyte solution filled between the positive and negative electrode layers. The positive electrode layer contains positive electrode active material and/or metallic compound particles for pore formation. The electrolyte solution contains a reactive material capable of generating salt by reacting with metallic compound particles.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used for mobile telephone, large-sized motive power component and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has controllable positive electrode layer. The electrolyte solution containing reactive material has low viscosity and low salt concentration, and penetrates easily to the positive electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Separator (5)    Electrolyte solution (6)    Positive electrode active material (7)    Secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The device has fuel cell main structure (1) for generating electric power by the reaction of hydrogen-containing gas and oxidizing agent gas. An electric deionization apparatus (10) performs deionization process of condensed water. A restoration unit (20) is arranged in circulation line (L20) of condensed water, drain line of condensed water, or tank water flow line (L19), to restore the hexavalent chromium contained in condensed water.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Hexavalent chromium contained in the condensed water can be restored. Metal ions other than chromium can be removed by improved voltage application so that load of electric deionization apparatus is reduced. Cost and effort for waste water treatment can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main structure (1)    Electric deionization apparatus (10)    Restoration unit (20)    Tank water flow line (L19)    Circulation line of condensed water (L20)
NOVELTY - The slurry utilization type secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode side circulation path (26) between a positive electrode chamber (14) and a positive electrode slurry tank (24) storing the positive electrode slurry. A negative electrode side circulation path (32) is provided between a negative electrode chamber (16) and a negative electrode slurry tank (30) storing the negative electrode slurry. A positive electrode current collection board (20) is provided in the positive electrode chamber for delivering and receiving positive electrode active material and electron.    USE - Slurry utilization type secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and metallic lithium secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrode of the battery and the production of non-uniformity of the cell reaction can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the slurry utilization type secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Slurry utilization type secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode chamber (14)    Negative electrode chamber (16)    Positive electrode current collection board (20)    Positive electrode slurry tank (24)    Positive electrode side circulation path (26)    Negative electrode slurry tank (30)    Negative electrode side circulation path (32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator (5) has a metallic substrate (6) and a surface treated layer (7) comprising a defective portion formed on a surface of the metallic substrate. The fuel cell separator is obtained by processing to suppress ion elution from metallic substrate by electrochemical method or chemical method, after forming the surface treated layer.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell for vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell formed using the separator prevents influence of fuel cell characteristics on defective portion in the separator, and hence increase in contact resistance is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell separator, which involves forming surface treated layer on a surface of the metallic substrate and subjecting to electrochemical method or chemical method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell separator.    Separator (5)    Metallic substrate (6)    Surface treated layer (7)    Surface exposure portion (8)
NOVELTY - A fiber filter (21a) with hole diameter of 4-50 mu m and a membrane filter (21b) with hole diameter less than or equal to 1 mu m are connected serially in the upstream side of a deionization processing unit (22). The fiber filter is connected such that it lies in the upstream of the processing unit.    USE - Water treatment apparatus for fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The soot of comparatively big size can be filtered by the fiber filter and smaller particles are filtered by the membrane filter preventing clogging of bigger particles onto the membrane filter. Hence the load for the deionization processing unit is reduced. The replacement frequency of the filter for removing the soot is reduced so that the maintenance property is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell power generating device with water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main portion (1)    Humidifier (2)    Water treatment apparatus (20)    Fiber filter (21a)    Membrane filter (21b)    Deionization processing unit (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell stack (5) that comprises several fuel cells in which electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas is carried out. A voltage rise converter (9) selects one of the fuel cells from the stack based on the correlation between voltage rise ratio and voltage rise efficiency. An electric power feeding unit (B) feeds electric power to the voltage rise converter from the selected fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in vessel, robot and stationary electrically powered apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage rise ratio of the voltage rise converter is increased, without adjusting the output electric power of fuel cell system. Hence the efficiency and output electric power are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Inverter (4)    Fuel cell stack (5)    Voltage rise converter (9)    Electric power feeding unit (B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (25) has a cylindrical off-gas nozzle (25c) provided inside the combustion pipe (25b) along the axial direction of combustion pipe. Several primary jet nozzles (25c1) are provided in the front-end side of nozzle. A partition plate (25b1) is fixed by the base end side position between nozzle and combustion pipe from primary jet nozzle. The secondary jet nozzles (25b2) are provided around the off-gas nozzle. The anode-off gas or fuel gas ejected from primary jet nozzle, is mixed with oxidizing agent gas to eject combustion air from secondary jet nozzle.    USE - Combustion apparatus of reformer used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An appropriate shaped flame is produced without suppressing the expansion of flame, and the reduction of nitrogen oxide concentration and carbon monoxide concentration is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reformer; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the combustion apparatus.    Combustion apparatus (25)    Combustion pipe (25b)    Partition plate (25b1)    Secondary jet nozzle (25b2)    Cylindrical off-gas nozzle (25c)    Primary jet nozzle (25c1)    Combustion air supply pipe (64)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (2), fuel supply unit (3), oxygen supply unit (4), storage portion (21) and detoxification unit. Cell (2) has fuel electrode and oxygen electrode opposingly arranged on both sides of electrolytic membrane (7). Unit (3) supplies hydrazine as fuel to the fuel electrode. Unit (4) supplies oxygen to the oxygen electrode. Portion (21) stores the discharge containing hydrazine discharged from fuel electrode and/or oxygen electrode side. The detoxification unit detoxifies the discharge with oxygen supplied from unit (4) to portion (21).    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, railway, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has high detoxifying efficiency. Emission of hydrazine out of the fuel cell system, and need of separate apparatus for processing of hydrazine are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Oxygen supply unit (4)    Electrolytic membrane (7)    Anode (8)    Cathode (9)    Storage portion (21)
NOVELTY - The system has a scavenging-gas exhaust valve (27) that opens during scavenging gas emitted from anode of a fuel cell (10) and has a scavenging-gas discharge pipe (27b) that is downwardly inclined from the valve. The discharge pipe discharges moisture content within the pipe to a cathode off-gas pipe (32c) that is connected to downstream end of the discharge pipe, by dead weight.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the moisture content within the downwardly inclined scavenging-gas discharge pipe is discharged to cathode off-gas pipe connected downstream, by dead weight, reduction and obstruction of a flow-path cross-sectional area due to freezing of moisture content, can be prevented and fuel cell can be scavenged suitably. Also as the cathode off-gas pipe is connected downstream, the backward flow of dew condensation water to the discharge pipe can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode flow path (12)    Scavenging-gas exhaust valve (27)    Scavenging-gas discharge pipe (27b)    Cathode off-gas pipe (32c)
NOVELTY - The system has anode and cathode electrodes arranged at surfaces of electrolytic membrane. The reactive gas is supplied from reactive-gas supply structure to separator which supplies the gas to electrodes. The positive and negative electric potentials are respectively supplied to cathode and anode electrodes by using power supply. The electric load is connected to power supply path after reactive-gas supply is stopped to consume oxygen for hydrogen generation at cathode electrode side. The water content is supplied to anode electrode through electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation used in driving of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of catalyst after stopping the supply of reactive gas such as cathode gas, is suppressed by connecting electric load at power supply path to consume oxygen for generation of hydrogen obtained by connection of electric load with cathode electrode. The water content in cathode electrode is removed effectively through anode electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the start-stop time control for supply of reactive gas to cathode electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel electrode material contains zirconia coarse grain (31), zirconia microparticles (33) and nickel or nickel oxide particles (32). The particle size of zirconia coarse grain is more than the particle size of nickel or nickel oxide particle which is more than the particle size of zirconia microparticles. The weight ratio of zirconia coarse grain, nickel or nickel oxide particle and zirconia microparticles, is 7-4:3-6:1.    USE - Material is used for fuel electrode of nickel-zirconia type solid electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel electrode economically formed using material has excellent electric power generation performance for long time and reduced densification, and high yield. The solid electrolyte fuel cell containing fuel electrode has high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel electrode, which contains structural component formed by sintering fuel electrode material, and nickel or nickel oxide particle distributed between gap of structural component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of microstructure of fuel electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Zirconia coarse grain (31)    Nickel oxide particle (32)    Zirconia microparticles (33)    Air hole (34)
NOVELTY - The system has conveyance vehicle (1-a-1-c,1-i) mounted with capacitor electric storage apparatus which is conveyed through a transportation line with preset stop positions. The apparatus is charged by a charging device (4-1-4-3,4-i) through charging line (5-1-5-3,5-i) and electric power is discharged through discharge circuit according to the power feeding request with respect to drive motor in stop position (3-1-3-3,3-n). The apparatus is charged with a predetermined voltage for a period of time and is charged with another voltage when the vehicle is in a state to start.    USE - Automated vehicle guidance system comprising conveyance vehicle for conveying products and components during manufacture of motor vehicle, electronic office equipment, semiconductor device and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor electric storage apparatus is charged efficiently to desired voltage at the time of start of the vehicle and the electric power is utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automated vehicle guidance system.    Conveyance vehicle (1-a-1-c,1-i)    Stop position (3-1-3-3,3-n)    Charging device (4-1-4-3,4-i)    Charging line (5-1-5-3,5-i)
NOVELTY - The split-core (10) has teeth (12) protruded to radial direction of rotor from yoke (11). The grooves (14a,14b) are formed in both ends of inner surface (12a) of the teeth and extended with respect to the outer peripheral surface (11a) of yoke.    USE - Split-core of stator (claimed) used in motor and electric generator for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, robot and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Heat can be dissipated efficiently even if coil rapidly generates heat by heavy current, so that the reliability of stator is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of split-core.    Split-core (10)    Yoke (11)    Outer peripheral surface of yoke (11a)    Teeth (12)    Inner surface of teeth (12a)    Grooves (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a capacitor connected to electronic device e.g. brake actuator. A microcomputer controls a discharge circuit to discharge the stored electric charge in the capacitor, when the ignition power supply is turned off and monitors the voltage of the capacitor. The microcomputer stops the discharge of electric charge before the voltage of the capacitor. The microcomputer stops the discharge of electric charge before the voltage of the capacitor becomes zero.    USE - Power supply device for actuator of electronically controlled brake system (claimed) of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in supplying power to electronically-controlled power steering system.    ADVANTAGE - Since discharge of capacitor is stopped before the voltage of the capacitor becomes zero, the capacitor is charged from a charge amount more than zero when the ignition power supply is turned on. Hence the time required to charge the capacitor can be shortened and degradation of capacitor is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining discharge control of capacitor by microcomputer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The clamp structure has a clamp that is fixed to vehicle housing using a bracket (25) through fixing portions such that the clamp is made to intersect the electrical cables (22-1-22-6) along the extension direction. A hollow region is formed by the clamp along the mating surface of clamp elements (33,34) so that the electrical cables are held in the fixing portions. The clamp elements are fastened and are made to integrally overlap the top surface of the fixing portions.    USE - Clamp structure for fixing high voltage electrical cable inside fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in fixing low voltage electrical cable, hose for fluid transfer, pipe, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical cables can be fixed easily inside the fuel cell vehicle through the clamp structure while reducing the uneven connections so that the support rigidity can be improved and the weight can be reduced while avoiding damage caused to cable cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the clamp structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical cables (22-1-22-6)    Bracket (25)    Attachment portions (29-1-29-3)    Bolts (30-1-30-3)    Clamp elements (33,34)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a battery (13) functioning as supply source of voltage to inverter (22). A terminal (20) is connected to a main power supply through an insulation transformer (21) when charging the battery. The output voltage of the insulation transformer is converted into direct current (DC) voltage by the inverter, so that DC voltage is applied to the battery.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle system e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be safely charged by the mains power supply, without using a charging device. The cost of fuel cell vehicle system is made low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle system (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Battery (13)    Motor (16)    Terminal (20)    Insulation transformer (21)    Inverter (22)
NOVELTY - The alternating current brushless electric machine has a magnet assembly (20) that has several permanent magnet modules (10) stacked together so that strongest magnetic field is generated along the magnetic field direction on the interface boundary of adjacent magnet modules. An electromagnetic coil (62) is arranged inside the magnet assembly so that electric current flows into the magnetic field direction or intersecting direction.    USE - Alternating current brushless electric machine e.g. generator, fan motor, vibrating motor, signal phase brushless motor used for projector, robot, fuel cell use apparatus (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell type mobile telephone and electric power assisted bicycle. Can also be used in roller coaster, drum type washing machine, digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, fuel cell type personal computer, optical memory polygon mirror drive device and magnetic storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient alternating current brushless electric machine is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the section view of signal phase brushless motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Permanent magnet modules (10)    Magnet assembly (20)    Magnetic yoke (36)    Electromagnetic coil (62)    Rotating shaft (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell that supplies electric power to a drive motor of a vehicle. An ECU controls amount of electric power generated by fuel cell during idle warm-up electric power generation state. The ECU controls operation state of fuel cell during warm-up electric power generation based on a predetermined index representing correlation between system loss required for warm-up of fuel cell and warm-up output for operation state of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying electric power to drive motor of vehicle. Can also be used in ship, robot and other stationary object.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation state of fuel cell during warm-up electric power generation is controlled by the ECU based on the correlation between system loss and warm-up output, efficient electric power generation in the fuel cell based on warm-up and driving of load is realizable, consumption of energy is reduced and the fuel cell refreezing during startup is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph depicting relationship between output current and output voltage of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises organic compound having electrode reaction sites and linker site in a molecule. The electrode reaction sites are a residue of 9,10-phenanthrenequinone compound (1) which contributes to an electrochemical redox reaction. The linker site is provided between the electrode reaction sites, is free from ketone group, and does not contribute to an electrochemical redox reaction.    USE - Electrode active material used for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel hydride storage battery, capacitor, sensor, electrochromic element and fuel cell for transporting apparatus such as hybrid vehicle, and electronic device (all claimed) such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for motor vehicle, video camera, game machine, robot, vacuum cleaner, personal digital assistant and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material has high energy density and suppressed solubility in an electrolyte. The electric storage device comprising electrode active material has high energy density and excellent charge-discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material comprises organic compound having electrode reaction sites and linker site in a molecule. The electrode reaction sites are a residue of 9,10-phenanthrenequinone compound of formula (1) which contributes to an electrochemical redox reaction. The linker site is provided between the electrode reaction sites, is free from ketone group, and does not contribute to an electrochemical redox reaction.    R1-R8=1-4C alkyl, 2-4C alkenyl, cycloalkyl, 3-6C cycloalkenyl, aryl or aralkyl (all optionally substituted by fluoro, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur or silicon), H, fluoro or cyano.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device, which comprises electrolyte, negative electrode and positive electrode containing electrode active material.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises ketone compound containing 5- or 7-membered ring in a molecule where ketone group is bonded to at least 3 consecutive atoms among the atoms constituting the ring structure. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device, which comprises electrolyte, negative electrode and positive electrode containing electrode active material.    USE - Electrode active material used for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel hydride storage battery, capacitor, sensor, electrochromic element and fuel cell for transporting apparatus such as hybrid vehicle, and electronic device (all claimed) such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for motor vehicle, video camera, game machine, robot, vacuum cleaner, personal digital assistance and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material has high energy density and suppressed solubility in an electrolyte. The electric storage device comprising electrode active material has high energy density and excellent charge-discharge cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator (5) has a metal susbtrate (6) having a gas passage for flowing reactant gas, a carbon layer (9) formed on surface (6a) of metal substrate, and an intermediate layer formed between susbtrate and carbon layer. The carbon layer comprises metal particles (7) (1-50 mass%) and electrical conductive carbon (8) (50-99 mass%). The intermediate layer contains metal, metal nitride and/or metal carbide.    USE - Separator is used for fuel cell used in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator has excellent corrosion resistance, adhesiveness and electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of separator.    Separator (5)    Metal susbtrate (6)    Surface (6a)    Metal particles (7)    Electrical conductive carbon (8)    Carbon layer (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing current collecting element (11) having several projections (12) on the surface of current collecting element. Several columnar portions (14) are formed on the projections by injecting a vaporized raw material from direction (E) inclined relative to normal surface of current collecting element. Several active materials (18) containing oxides of raw material are produced by oxidizing the columnar portions.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for lithium ion battery used in mobile phone. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), audio visual device, video recorder, memory audio player, domestic electric power storage apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling off of the active material by deformation of collector is suppressed and charging/discharging cyclic characteristics is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode for lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process of manufacturing electrode.    Current collecting element (11)    Projection (12)    Columnar portion (14)    Active material (18)    Direction (E)
NOVELTY - The capacitor module (1) has capacitor cells (2) and a bottomed screw hole (511) in bottom face of a capacitor case. The capacitor cells are fixed to a metal plate (3) provided with a through-hole and an insulating material (4) is arranged between the capacitor cells and the metal plate. A heat radiation unit (5) has a screw hole for screwing the metal plate and includes a flow path for passing the cooling water to the back surface side of the radiation unit.    USE - Capacitor module for electrical storage apparatus used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the screw hole is provided in surface opposite to the surface formed with flow path, strength of heat radiation unit is improved. Since the screw hole of the heat radiation unit does not penetrate through the bottom surface, degree of freedom of designing of the flow path is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor module.    Capacitor module (1)    Capacitor cell (2)    Metal plate (3)    Insulating material (4)    Metal heat radiation unit (5)    Screw hole (511)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) receives reaction gases supplied from a compressor (31), and generates electricity by electrochemical reaction of the reaction gases. A controller (6) limits the output of fuel cell by holding the power generated by the fuel cell at or below predetermined power output, to maintain stoichiometric ratio of oxidation gas in the reactive gas. The high electric potential output limitation of fuel cell is prohibited, if the supplied quantity of oxidation gas is determined to be sufficient at the time of starting up of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and electric power generation system installed in building such as residence etc.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of high electric potential state at the time of starting up of fuel cell is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Controller (6)    Compressor (31)    Battery (52)    Inverter (53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (110) has two oxide electrodes (20A,20B) that are arranged opposing a fuel electrode (10). Electrolyte layers (30) are provided between fuel electrode and oxide electrodes.    USE - Fuel cell unit e.g. direct methanol fuel cell unit for fuel cell stack of electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile device. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the fuel cell unit is reduced. The power consumption of the electronic device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell unit.    Fuel electrode (10)    Current collector (11)    Oxide electrodes (20A,20B)    Electrolyte layers (30)    Fuel cell unit (110)
NOVELTY - Carbonitride of transition metal is heated in inert gas containing oxygen (1) and resultant product is heated in inert gas free from oxygen (2). Thus, catalyst is obtained by two step process.    USE - Manufacturing method of catalyst used for fuel cells of membrane electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides catalyst having excellent stability, corrosion resistance, durability and high oxygen-reducing ability.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode active material layer (1) and collector (4). The electrode active material layer is made of spherical composite grains containing porous carbonaceous material (3b).    USE - Electrode for lead storage battery (claimed) used in hybrid vehicles and electric power storage of wind-powered electricity generation or photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery with large charge/discharge depth can be provided effectively and the short time discharge output characteristics of the lead storage battery can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Electrode active material layer (1)    Glass micro-fiber separator (2a)    Micro-porous polyethylene separator (2b)    Lead active material layer (3a)    Porous carbonaceous material (3b)    Lattice-like collector (4)
NOVELTY - A lead-storage-battery electrode has an electrode active material layer containing a lead containing material, a porous carbonaceous material and a binder, and a collector. The binder is a crystalline polymer having melting point of 40 degrees C or less, or amorphous polymer.    USE - Electrode is used for lead storage battery (claimed). Can also be used for motor vehicle, voltage dip compensation apparatus, uninterruptible power supply, and electrical power storage of wind-powered electricity generation and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery formed using the electrode has excellent short-time discharge output after thermal cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead-storage-battery electrode has an electrode active material layer containing a lead containing material, a porous carbonaceous material and a binder, and a collector. The binder is a crystalline polymer having melting point of 40 degrees C or less, or amorphous polymer. The ratio of content of porous carbonaceous material (b), and sum of content of lead atom (a) in the electrode active material and content of porous carbonaceous material (b) is 1-90%, and calculated using the relation: b/(a+b)x 100. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Glass microfiber separator (2a)    Microporous polyethylene separator (2b)    Lead active material layer (3a)    Porous carbon active material layer (3b)
NOVELTY - A microcomputer (10) calculates remaining capacitance of battery (1) by substituting opening circuit voltage (OCV) of battery into equation between OCV and remaining capacitance. An estimation unit estimates capacitance of battery by substituting inner resistance of battery measured during supply of power to motor (9) from battery via switch (5) into relational expression of resistance related to temperature and remaining capacitance. The capacitance is detected based on error between remaining capacitances calculated by microcomputer and estimation unit.    USE - System for detecting state of battery e.g. liquid type lead battery used in motor vehicle (both claimed) such as petrol-engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacitance of the lead battery can be detected effectively with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead battery (1)    Ignition switch (5)    Cell motor (9)    Microcomputer (10)    Battery state detection system (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has two electrical storage banks e.g. capacitor banks, selectively and electrically coupled to a positive voltage line and a negative voltage line. Multiple contactor switches are electrically coupled to the voltage lines. The switches are selectively opened and closed for electrically coupling the storage banks in series to the voltage lines during operation of system. The switches are selectively opened and closed for electrically disconnecting the storage banks from being in series at system shut-down, when a fuel cell stack (12) is used to charge the banks.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a fuel cell vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switches are selectively opened and closed for electrically disconnecting the storage banks from being in series at system shut-down, when the fuel cell stack is used to charge the banks, so that both the storage banks can be charged in an uniform and simultaneous manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system employing a fuel cell stack and an electrical energy storage device circuit.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Electric traction motor (22)    Motor (24)    Loads (26)
NOVELTY - The bicycle front fork (100) comprises a front fork construction (103) bearing a mechanical energy and producing an initial vibration. A piezoelectric element (101) located on the front fork construction at a specific position on which the front fork construction produces a vibration having amplitude greater than a preset value under a vibration frequency. The piezoelectric element produces a primary voltage in response to the initial vibration. A circuit module coupled to the piezoelectric element receives the primary voltage and produces a corresponding output.    USE - Bicycle front fork for use in intelligent bicycle (claimed) used in sports and recreational activities.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage and the vibration suppression function can be ensured by the piezoelectric elements, and the quality and durability of the bicycle front fork is improved at low production rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for intelligent bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bicycle front fork.    Bicycle front fork (100)    Piezoelectric element (101)    Front fork construction (103)    Energy storage module (104)    Control module (105)
NOVELTY - A power supply apparatus has a controller (8) that monitors the output voltage (VDC) of DC/DC converter (2) and output voltage (VB) of secondary battery (7) to respectively set first and second shorting FETs (5,6) to off and on state, and on and off state when output voltage of DC/DC converter is equal to or lower than reference voltage set as sum of output voltage of secondary battery and given offset voltage, and is higher than the reference voltage, respectively. Offset voltage is equal to forward voltage drop or higher than forward voltage drop by given value.    USE - Power supply apparatus such as fuel cell apparatus (claimed) for supplying power to portable electronic equipment e.g. personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Allows prevention of occurrence of power loss caused by forward voltage drop across the diode since one of the OR-connected diodes can be shorted or bypassed properly and safely due to controller that switches the FET from on state to off state and switches the other FET from off state to on state when output voltage of DC/DC converter rises above reference voltage as load current decreases. Allows fuel cell and secondary battery to be used in combination and power loss to be reduced sufficiently by reducing diode-based loss considerably since each of the FETs is on/off controlled based on relation between the output voltage of secondary battery and output voltage of the DC/DC converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of controlling the operation of a power supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the configuration of a power supply apparatus.    DC/DC converter (2)    Shorting FETs (5,6)    Secondary battery (7)    Controller (8)    Output voltage (VB)    Output voltage (VDC)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power battery pack and a rechargeable battery pack, which are placed in a bodywork and connected in parallel. The power battery pack and the rechargeable battery pack supply heavy current for a car when the car needs high-power discharge during starting and climbing. The power battery pack generates redundant power that charges the rechargeable battery pack when the car runs normally. The rechargeable battery pack charges by external power through a plug when the car is parked.    USE - Plug-in battery-battery hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle provides power needed under extreme conditions, and avoids wastage of power during normal driving. The vehicle is inexpensive and light-weight.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power battery pack and a rechargeable battery pack provided in parallel connection in a bodywork of a car simultaneously. The power battery pack and the rechargeable battery pack supply the power together when the car requires high-power discharge. The redundant power generated by the power battery pack charges the rechargeable battery pack when the car runs steadily.    USE - Hybrid vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery pack supplies the power for starting the car, thus avoiding the power required by the extreme condition of the vehicle when the vehicle runs normally. The vehicle reduces the manufacturing cost and the weight of the car.
NOVELTY - The device has current collecting ribs located at a distal surface in contact with a film electrode module being coupled to a metal mesh plate e.g. lower metal mesh plate (13). A high temperature resisting ceramic insulating ring is located around a periphery of the plate for preventing a contact between the plate and a metal casing (100). A peripheral area includes an air inlet passage (21) connected to a core area in inlet and outlet passages. Air is flowed through an inlet position, and an outlet position is connected to a system unit for supplying high temperature gas.    USE - Rapid start-up auxiliary power and air preheating device for high temperature fuel cell system. Can also be used for a waste gas post-combustion system for serving as an additional auxiliary power source.    ADVANTAGE - The device is made of a composite material, so that the device is easy-to-assemble. The device has low-cost, high electric conducting, better heat dissipating, light-weight, short system start-up lag and auxiliary power supply effects. The device pre-heats the gas rapidly and generates power at the same time, and has better sealing. The device heats up the fuel cell stack rapidly and start up the system without lag. The device has insulating cotton located on the surface of the exposed part, thus reducing the radiation of high temperature, and providing better isolation for the reaction temperature. The device reduces the start-up lag of the high temperature fuel cell systems, and maintains the stability of the cell temperature, thus enhancing the performance of the high temperature fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a high temperature fuel cell system.    Lower metal mesh plate (13)    Air inlet passage (21, 221)    Insulating ring fixed stopping plate (71)    Ventilation chamber fixed slippery-resisting plate (72)    Metal casing (100)    Igniter (101)    Fire collection opening (201)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (20) comprises an electrolyte membrane (22) containing ionomer;, several first catalyst layers (24a, 24b, 24c, 24d) provided on one face of the electrolyte membrane; several second catalyst layers provided on the other face of the electrolyte membrane, corresponding respectively to the first catalyst layer; an insulating layer (60a) provided on the electrolyte membrane between adjacent first and second catalyst layers.    USE - As membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell (claimed); useful as power generation system used in e.g. space applications, automobiles, large and small scale power generation; as power source for mobile devices such as cell phones, notebook-size personal computers, personnel digital assistants (PDAs), digital cameras, and electronic dictionaries and books.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly is capable of narrowing the interval (spacing) between cells while damage to the electrolyte membrane is prevented in a planar fuel cell with its cells disposed in a planar arrangement. The occurrence of shorts between the adjacent catalyst layers is prevented and the distance between the catalyst layers can be further shortened. Thus, the distance between cells disposed in a planar arrangement can be shortened and thus the size of planar fuel cell with its cells arranged in a plane can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of structure of fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Electrolyte membrane (22)    Catalyst layers (24a, 24b, 24c, 24d)    Insulating layer (60a)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate (14) with a positive electrode active material layer (14b) formed on a surface of a positive electrode collector, and a negative electrode plate with a negative electrode active material layer formed on a surface of a negative electrode collector. An insulating tape (22A) is affixed, so that a nonadhesive application area (L1) is positioned centrally on the active material layer of the positive plate, and a part of an adhesive application area (L2) is positioned on the positive electrode active material layer at a cut end portion side.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, for use in an automobile industry for an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, and use as a power source for an electronic equipment e.g. mobile terminal such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating tape is affixed, so that the nonadhesive application area is positioned centrally on the active material layer of the positive plate, and the part of the adhesive application area is positioned on the positive electrode active material layer at the cut end portion side, thus protecting electrode plate end portions, effectively suppressing sliding-off and migration of the active material for reducing depletion of electrolyte, and preventing occurrence of electrical short-circuits between the electrode plates and decrease in the battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a positive electrode plate and an insulating tape affixed to ends.    Nonadhesive application area (L1)    Adhesive application area (L2)    Positive electrode plate (14)    Positive electrode active material layer (14b)    Positive electrode substrate (14c)    End portion (14d)    Insulating tapes (22A, 22B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reactant gas supply mechanism with an ejector that supplies the reactant gas to a reactant gas supply passage (76a). Several power generation cells (60) are stacked in a fuel cell stack along stacking direction. An insulating plate is arranged in the fuel cell stack. The insulating plate has a flow rectifier at a region in which the ejector and the reactant gas supply passage are connected. The flow of the reactant gas is rectified by the flow rectifier.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rectifier is arranged at region connecting ejector and reactant gas supply passage to rectify flow of reactant gas. Hence the reactant gas is supplied and distributed into the fuel cell stack uniformly. The power generation performance of the fuel cell system is improved. The number of components is reduced, since the flow rectifying function is added to the insulating plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Power generation cells (60)    Membrane electrode assembly (66)    Separators (68,70)    Reactant gas supply passage (76a)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (78)
NOVELTY - Nanosegregated platinum (Pt) alloy (A1) having enhanced catalytic properties comprises an alloy of Pt and at least one a transition metal. The alloy includes at least one layer proximate to a surface of the alloy. Each of the at least one layer has a concentration of Pt varying from the bulk concentration of Pt in the alloy. The surface layer comprises a Pt-skin.    USE - In a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Nanosegregated platinum alloy has enhanced catalytic properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (P1) the nanosegregated Pt alloy (A1) having enhanced catalytic properties involving providing a sample comprising Pt and at least one transition metal; providing an inert and/or reductive environment; and annealing the sample in the inert environment for a period and at a temperature profile to form a nanosegregated Pt alloy having a Pt-skin on a surface.
NOVELTY - The power converter system includes at least one power converter which operates at a desired efficiency, and a power storage system coupled to the power converter. The power storage system receives and stores power supplied from the power converter when the power converter operates at an efficiency that is below the desired efficiency.    USE - Power converter system for powering one or more loads. Uses include but are not limited to LED, data center, vehicle, computer, notebook computer, communication device, or household electric appliance (all claimed). Can also be used with solar cell, fuel cell, wind energy source, vibrating energy source, kinetic energy source, thermal energy source, power plant, and uninterruptible power supply (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high efficiency for one or more power converters across the entire load range, including higher load conditions and lower load conditions. Increases conversion efficiency at light loads by minimizing switching and drive losses of semiconductor switches and core losses of magnetic components. Enables creating an auxiliary energy source on the secondary side of a transformer in an isolated converter, thus independent power storage system performance is optimized. Enables keeping a switching frequency below an audio range to avoid acoustic noise associated with switching of relatively large power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of power converter system.
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has pedals (2) formed with an opening (3) and a submerged step (4), where the plate is provided with a blocking hook (8) corresponding to a blocking hole (5) on a periphery and flushed with an upper surface of the pedals. The submerged step is formed with the blocking hole and fixed with a waterproof wall (6) on a periphery. The blocking hook is formed in the blocking hole, and a water drainage clearance is retained between the blocking hook and the blocking hole. The submerged step is formed with a special drainage hole.    USE - Battery cell cover plate for a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate realizes waterproof performance by arranging the waterproof wall on the periphery of the submerged step, drains water from the periphery of the waterproof wall by the water drainage clearance and the special drainage hole, avoids usage of a waterproof rubber sheet, and reduces cost significantly. The plate is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery cell cover plate for a motorcycle.    Battery cell cover plate (1)    Pedal (2)    Opening (3)    Submerged step (4)    Blocking hole (5)    Waterproof wall (6)    Blocking hook (8)
NOVELTY - The generator has a waste heat inlet, a waste heat outlet and a thin channel aluminum piece that are combined to form an upright post type waste heat channel. Two layers of thermoelectric generator components are connected in series or in parallel, and are symmetrically and tightly placed out of the thin channel aluminum piece. Aluminum cold end heat dissipating pieces are adhered to a side of the thermoelectric generator components via heating conducting silicone grease. Strip-shaped/ripple-shaped ribs are welded on the aluminum cold end heat dissipating pieces.    USE - Waste heat thermoelectric generator for an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator with simple structure reduces off-gas discharging of a vehicle, saves energy, and has better energy utilization rate. The generator can directly utilizes the off-gas and other waste heat sources of the vehicle engine to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat thermoelectric generator.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has the anode (4) and cathode (8) that are adhered to the respective collectors (3,9). A separator (5) is impregnated in organic electrolyte solution containing lithium salt such that separator is formed between the cathode and anode. The through-holes are formed in cathode, anode, collectors and separator such that resin is filled in the holes. The resin hardening process is performed such that cathode, anode, separator, and collectors are integrated, to form a capacitor element. A cover resin layer (1) is formed on the capacitor element.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle and electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathode, anode, separator, and collectors are integrated so as to form a capacitor element, the leakage of the electrolyte solution can be prevented and the electrical double layer capacitor having large capacity can be obtained reliably. Thus, the durability of the electrical storage apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrical double layer capacitor.    Cover resin layer (1)    Collectors (3,9)    Anode (4)    Separator (5)    Cathode (8)    Electrical double layer capacitor (100)
NOVELTY - A metal (A) particles are supplied to fused salt and metal (B) which is nobler than metal (A) is dissolved in fused salt. Then, the metal (B) is deposited on the surface of metal (A) particles by substitution reaction with ion of metal (A) and metal (B), and the metals (A) and (B) are diffused from the surface of metal (A) particles by counter diffusion, to obtain alloy powder.    USE - Manufacture of alloy powder used as electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly purified alloy powder in short period of time.
NOVELTY - A fluorine-type polyelectrolyte comprises a monomer unit having carboxyl group or sulfonate group. The polyelectrolyte has an equivalent weight of 250-700, and a proton conduction degree of 0.1 S/cm or more at 110 degrees C and 50% relative humidity.    USE - Fluorine-type polyelectrolyte is used for electrolytic membranes, electrolytic solutions, and membrane-electrode assemblies of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used for motor vehicles, domestic cogeneration systems, and portable generators.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-type polyelectrolyte has high conductivity even under high temperature and low humidity conditions, and provides fuel cells having excellent performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine-type polyelectrolyte comprises a monomer unit having carboxyl group (COOZ group) or sulfonate group (SO3Z group). The polyelectrolyte has an equivalent weight of 250-700, and a proton conduction degree of 0.1 S/cm or more at 110 degrees C and 50% relative humidity.    Z=alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, H, or NR1R2R3R4;and    R1-R4=1-3C alkyl or H.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluorine-type polyelectrolyte, which involves obtaining a fluorine-type polyelectrolyte precursor by emulsion polymerization, and chemically processing the fluorine-type polyelectrolyte precursor.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system is controlled by enabling and/or disabling idle mode through state condition that refers to the temperature of power storage device. The fuel cell system is operable to provide electric power for a consumer load, switchable at least between power mode, and an idle mode; and comprises fuel cell for generating electric power and power storage device for storing electric power, where fuel cell generates electric power, and is in a standby mode.    USE - Method of controlling fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves operation of fuel cell system such as fuel efficiency and/or noise/vibration/harshness characteristics; and increases lifetime of power storage device by keeping its temperature device within a predetermined and/or protective range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The motor has a motor shaft (1), a bearing (2), a front motor base (3), a shielding internal cover (5), a shell (6), a magnetic tile (7), a rotor (8), a commutator (9), a rear motor base (11) and a control circuit board (12) installed in space between a concave part of a rear cover (10) and a shielding rear cover (13). A starting and stopping brake controller and a speed regulation starting and stopping brake controller are installed on the control circuit board. The starting and stopping brake controller comprises an alternating current power incoming line interface.    USE - Control servo motor for use on a financial tool product.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit board accurately controls starting, stopping, running and speed regulation of the motor. The motor provides stable braking force when the motor is started or stopped and performs effective speed regulation. The motor is simple in structure and low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a control servo motor.    Motor shaft (1)    Bearing (2)    Front motor base (3)    Shielding internal cover (5)    Shell (6)    Magnetic tile (7)    Rotor (8)    Commutator (9)    Rear cover (10)    Rear motor base (11)    Control circuit board (12)    Shielding rear cover (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detection part for detecting voltage of a battery. A voltage calculation part calculates the battery voltage in a request time based on the detected-result of the voltage detection part and a rotation angle of a crankshaft corresponding to the request time. A positive side of a battery is connected to a power source line via a diode. A target value of fuel injection quantity is calculated based on internal combustion engine speed. A crank-angle sensor is utilized for outputting a waveform of an electromotive force.    USE - Battery voltage calculation apparatus for an internal combustion engine e.g. single-cylinder engine (claimed) such as single-cylinder four-cycle engine of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery voltage calculation apparatus calculates voltage of the battery in an exact manner, without enlarging detection processing burden, so that the fuel injection quantity injected from a fuel injection valve is controllable in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a process of calculating time taken for fuel-injection performed by an engine control unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The exhaust apparatus has control unit which regulates driving of thermo-acoustic apparatus and thermal storage material mounting heat exchanger based on driving state of engine. A thermo-acoustic apparatus performs operation control in thermo-acoustic engine mode when engine is warm, while control unit performs operation control of thermal storage material mounting heat exchanger in parallel to thermo-acoustic apparatus that operates in heat pump mode when engine is cold.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for engine of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Economizes power consumption when operating a thermo-acoustic apparatus in heat pump mode since engine warming-up promoting effect at time of cold increases and warming up period is shortened. Suppresses excessive rising of temperature of exhaust gas and collects exhaust heat as electrical energy by taking exhaust heat from exhaust gas, while engine warming-up and exhaust heat utilization are achieved, and nitrogen oxide occlusion catalyst is activated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph that demonstrates an example of switching setting of operation mode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A mixture of supporting catalyst which contains catalyst supported by electrically conductive aggregating substance, proton conductive substance and dispersion medium are subjected to dispersion mixing with medialess mixer (1) capable of carrying out dispersion mixing without using media for dispersion mixing with total crushing energy of 4-25 J/cc, to obtain a catalyst paste.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst paste for fuel cell for vehicle, electric machine, electronic device and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst paste is efficiently and economically manufactured with suppressed adhesion of catalyst paste to the dispersion media and easy recovery of paste from the mixer. Reduction of particle diameter of the supporting catalyst is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of principal portion of the medialess mixer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Medialess mixer (1)    Cooling chamber (10)    Mixing chamber (11)    Container (12)    Slit tube (13)    Slit (15)
NOVELTY - A cathode catalyst layer and cathode side gas diffusion layer are provided on one side of polymer electrolyte membrane, and anode catalyst layer and anode side gas diffusion layer are provided on other side of the polymer electrolyte membrane. Thus, electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly is manufactured. The cathode catalyst layer or anode catalyst layer is formed by coating catalyst ink on polymer electrolyte membrane, and drying at 90 degrees C or less under air or inert gas atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly used for fuel cell for vehicles (both claimed) such as electric vehicle and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly with excellent electric power generation performance with suppressed resistance loss resulting from ionomer resistance, and electrolytic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode catalyst layer and cathode side gas diffusion layer are provided on one side of polymer electrolyte membrane, and anode catalyst layer and anode side gas diffusion layer are provided on other side of the polymer electrolyte membrane. Thus, electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly is manufactured. The cathode catalyst layer or anode catalyst layer is formed by coating catalyst ink on polymer electrolyte membrane, and drying at 90 degrees C or less under air atmosphere or inert gas atmosphere. The catalyst ink is obtained by mixing aqueous-dispersed proton-conductive polyelectrolyte, conductive-carbon supported noble metal, and organic solvent. The organic solvent is alcohol mixed with water, where the boiling point of water-organic-solvent mixture is lower than the boiling point of water.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cover (2) which is integrated to a mono block battery case (1) comprising cells. The cover is bonded with acid-proof resin-sheet (6). The upper surface of the cover is provided with stopper (5) with exhaust hole which discharges the gas from the battery. A discharge path (9) is formed along a side (8) from the stopper. The cells are corresponded to the terminal (9a) of the discharge path when the folding point is formed in discharge path.    USE - Lead storage battery for supplying power to electronic device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cells are corresponded to terminal of discharge path when folding point is formed in discharge path, the dissipation of electrolyte solution, mist and water vapor with exhaust gas can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead storage battery.    Mono block battery case (1)    Cover (2)    Stopper (5)    Acid-proof resin-sheet (6)    Side (8)    Discharge path (9)    Terminal (9a)
NOVELTY - The battery (8) has an electrode body (4) that is formed by inserting the separator (3) between the positive electrode material (1) and negative electrode material (2) made of lithium. The electrode body is accommodated in the non-aqueous electrolyte within a container shaped upper case (6) having an insulation gasket (5) in a peripheral portion of an opening, and a lower case (7). The contact area of a groove portion formed in an outer surface of a side of the negative electrode material, with the non-aqueous electrolyte is increased.    USE - Coin shaped lithium battery for use in vehicle and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical reaction area and electric reactivity of the negative electrode material and electrolyte are increased as the contact area of the groove portion with the solution is increased, thus the internal resistance and capacitance of the battery is restrained and the heavy current can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of flat battery; and    (2) production apparatus of flat battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin shaped lithium battery.    Positive electrode material (1)    Negative electrode material (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode body (4)    Insulation gasket (5)    Upper case (6)    Lower case (7)    Flat battery (8)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (21) has support particles (23) containing catalyst (24). The surface of support particles is coated by electrolyte (25), and outer surface side of the support particles is coated by hydrophobic material (26) having reactive gas permeability.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used as portable power supply, household power supply and vehicle-mounted motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the catalyst electrode has high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst electrode;    (2) membrane electrode assembly; and    (3) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of cathode side of membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst electrode (21)    Support (23)    Catalyst (24)    Electrolyte (25)    Hydrophobic material (26)
NOVELTY - An unsaturated compound (1 or 2), halogenated tertiary butoxide compound (3) and carbon dioxide are reacted to obtain cyclic carbonate (4 or 5), and the carbon dioxide is fixed.    USE - Immobilization of carbon dioxide for producing cyclic carbonates (claimed) for electrolyte solution used in fuel cells, and resin additive.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide is immobilized safely, economically and by a simple process without using high pressure and strong base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An unsaturated compound of formula (1 or 2), halogenated tertiary butoxide compound of formula: t-BuOY'(3) and carbon dioxide are reacted to obtain cyclic carbonate of formula (4 or 5), and the carbon dioxide is fixed.    X1=-O- or -NR6-;    R1-R9=H or alkyl;    X2=-O- or -NR10-;    R10=R1;    Y'=Cl, Br or I;and    m,n=1 or 2.    R1 or R2 may couple with R3 or R4 to form a ring, R1 and R2, R3 and R5, R4 and R5 or R7 and R8, may combine to form a ring. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the cyclic carbonate of formula (4 or 5); and    (2) cyclic carbonate of formula (6).
NOVELTY - Sealing composition comprises glass particles coated with particles of ceramic material and/or metallic material. The average particle size of the glass particles is greater than or equal to 10 times the particle size of the particles of ceramic material or metallic material.    USE - Sealing composition for solid oxide cell stack (claimed) for high temperature applications.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides solid oxide cell stack that is thermodynamically stable over a wide temperature operational range and oxygen partial pressure range, with excellent durability and life time. The composition prevents the deformability of composite seal and provides improved bonding properties while preventing impurities migration. The composition ensures excellent sealing properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) solid oxide cell stack comprising at least two solid oxide stack comprising electrolyte layer, cathode layer, and anode layer; the stack is sealed by sealing composition; and    (2) producing solid oxide cell stack.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has a cathode (20) with a catalyst layer (22), an anode (30) with a catalyst layer (32) and a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (40) provided between catalyst layer of cathode and catalyst layer of anode. At least one of cathode and anode further has a reinforcement layer containing porous sheet-like reinforcing material comprising polymer and conductive fiber.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system, domestic co-generation system and portable electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability, durability, and electric power generation performance at poorly humidified condition. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the membrane electrode assembly is compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprises membrane electrode assembly, and produces electric power by supplying reactive gas with relative humidity of 25% or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Cathode (20)    Catalyst layers (22,32)    Anode (30)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage battery (114) for supplying power to a drive motor (112). A computing unit (130) computes a distance to empty (DTE) value from a charged amount of the battery. A charge indicator (131) indicates the DTE value. A charger (125) charges the battery continuously while driving the vehicle. A power converter (118) manually generates electricity to enable charging of the battery. An on/off switch (117) connects the power converter with the battery when the battery is discharged. Multiple blowing holes (120) are formed in a vehicle body to transmit wind power to the charger.    USE - Wind powered electric vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for a leisure cart and a golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle enables emergency charging of the storage battery when the battery is discharged. The on/off switch connects the power converter with the battery to charge the battery even when the battery is mistakenly discharged due to the carelessness of operator, thus ensuring reliable operation of the vehicle and driver's safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind powered electric vehicle.    Drive motor (112)    Storage battery (114)    On/off switch (117)    Power converter (118)    Blowing hole (120)    Charger (125)    Computing unit (130)    Charge indicator (131)
NOVELTY - Coating a fuel cell component involves coating surface of the component with a plasma jet provided by an atmospheric pressure air plasma device. The coating is done by metal oxide coating or sol-gel process using a coating precursor. The metal oxide comprises silicon oxide, titanium oxide, tin oxide and/or aluminum oxide.    USE - For coating a fuel cell component e.g. fuel cell plate having inlet apertures, outlet apertures, to provide a hydrophilic or hydrophobic coating (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is less complex and expensive and also provides a sufficient coating durability. The hydrophilic coating and the hydrophobic coating of the fuel cell plate are adapted to optimize and facilitate a transport of liquid water away from the active area during an operation of the fuel cell. Therefore the stagnation of water on the fuel cell plate is militated against. The ability to rapidly provide hydrophilic/hydrophobic transitions by post treatment of hydrophobic coatings is particularly advantageous as the necessity of steps such as masking and the like to produce hydrophilic/hydrophobic transitions are minimized, As the coatings grown according to the present method have substantially the same morphology as conventional vacuum deposition methods, and a greater density, the overall performance and durability is improved with fuel cells having fuel cell components coated according to the present method.
NOVELTY - Heteroatom-containing mesoporous carbon (I) comprising a heteroatom and having a pore diameter of 11-35 nm and a specific surface area of 500 m2/g or more, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful in a fuel cell (claimed) e.g. phosphoric acid fuel cell, a proton exchange membrane fuel cell, or a direct methanol fuel cells. (I) is useful as a catalyst support, and thus can be applied in portable devices such as notebook computers and mobile phones, movable devices such as vehicles and buses, and fuel cells for home use.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the fuel cell with improved performances such as efficiency and excellent physical properties. The pore sizes of (I) can be easily adjusted, finely and controlled variously, instead of separately adjusting the size of the silica colloidal nanoparticles as a starting material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing (I), comprising: mixing a carbon precursor, a heteroatom-containing precursor and silica particles to prepare a carbon precursor mixture; drying and carbonizing the carbon precursor mixture to prepare a silica-carbon composite; and removing silica from the silica-carbon composite; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising a cathode, an anode and an electrolyte membrane disposed between the cathode and anode, where the cathode and anode comprises (I) comprising a heteroatom, and metal catalyst particles supported in (I).
NOVELTY - The article useful in the manufacture of an energy storage device, comprises a sheet of material comprising a corona treated aluminum foil, a dry process based electrode film and an additive based electrode film, and a dry film coupled to the sheet of material and including dry conductive carbon particles and dry binder. The dry binder comprises a thermoplastic, thermoset, and/or radiation set material. The dry process based electrode film is a self-supporting dry film (33, 34), and a compacted dry fibrillized blend of binder and carbon particles.    USE - The article is useful in the manufacture of an energy storage device such as a capacitor structure (claimed), batteries and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The article is capable of easily and economically manufacturing a highly durable and reliable energy storage device with improved consistency and homogeneity of distribution of binder and active particles on microscopic and macroscopic scales, improved tensile strength of electrode film produced from the materials, decreased resistivity and increased specific surface area, reduces the use of additives, and eliminates or reduces impurities and associated drying steps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a primer layer product;    (2) an electrode of a capacitor structure;    (3) an energy storage device adhesive structure;    (4) an energy storage device; and    (5) a solventless method for manufacture of an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system for forming a structure for use in an energy storage device.    Dry fibrillized carbon-binder particle mixture (20)    Roll-mill (32)    Dry film (33, 34)    Tension control system (36)    Calendar. (38)
NOVELTY - The pack has a connection unit mounted on a battery cell i.e. angular type lithium secondary battery cell, formed in an upper end of an electrode terminal, where the pack is made of aluminum nickel alloy. An electrode assembly is sealed up with electrolyte inside a battery case made of metal. An electrode terminal connection element is mounted on an upper side of the cell, and electrically connects a connection terminal of a protecting circuit board (PCM) with the electrode terminal. A side of an insulator is extended to a hollow part of an insulating mold block.    USE - Lithium secondary battery e.g. cylindrical type lithium secondary battery, prismatic type lithium secondary battery and pouched type lithium secondary battery, pack for use in an electronic product i.e. mobile apparatus, and an hybrid electric vehicle i.e. gasoline car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is easy and simple to assemble and manufacture, light in weight, small in volume, and improves the automation process and productivity effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium secondary battery pack.
NOVELTY - The electricity generating assembly is arranged with respect to a wheel hub (1) and a rubber tire (2) of a vehicle. A pressure driven generating unit (3) having a generator (3.1) and a pressure-driving device (3.2) is arranged in the tire. The driving pressure is provided by the extruded portion of the tire contacted with a road surface. An electrical brush of the pressure-driven generating unit is electrically connected with the wheel axle of the vehicle.    USE - Electricity generating assembly mounted on tire of vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The environment-friendly generating assembly can save power by generating electricity by the drive of the tire in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle.    Wheel hub (1)    Rubber tire (2)    Pressure driven generating unit (3)    Generator (3.1)    Pressure-driving device (3.2)
NOVELTY - The gas treatment equipment has a pipe (95) that divides combustion channel (44) into which combustion gas, source gas or reformed gas is passed. The pipe (96) divides the combustion channel with the pipe (95) and heat conducting fin (46) positioned in combustion channel. The projection portion (96a) provided in pipes suppresses the omission of the heat conducting fin from the gas channel, while protruding towards the combustion channel.    USE - Gas treatment equipment for fuel cell used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The projection portion can suppress the omission of heat conducting fin positioned in the combustion channel effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the projection portion.    Combustion channel (44)    Heat conducting fin (46)    Pipes (95,96)    Projection portion (96a)    Axis line (P1)
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a vehicle equipped with a heat energy electricity generating device having an electron discharge member (2) for discharging electrons (e) upon applying heat thereto, and an electron collecting member (3) for collecting electrons discharged by the electron discharge member. By having the electron collecting member serving as a negative electrode and the electron discharge member serving as a positive electrode, a heat energy electricity generating device (100) that moves electrons from the electron collecting member to carry out electricity generation, is arranged at a location correponding heat is transmitted from an engine (50) of a vehicle (200, 300) that is equipped with the heat energy electricity generating device), so as to supply the electricity generated by the heat energy electricity generatin device to the vehicle that is equipped with the heat energy electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - The motor car has a drive motor equipped on a frame for driving a rear wheel, and a roof, a storage battery and a power control system fixed on the frame. Multiple solar panels are fixed above the roof and connected with the storage battery by the power control system. The storage battery is connected with the drive motor by the power control system, and a car speed sensor is connected with the drive motor. A meter module is connected with the car speed sensor and car lamps, and the storage battery is connected with the commercial power charger interface.    USE - Solar electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor car has high utilization rate, and can be charged in running, and completely obtains electric power from solar energy. The motor car is fit for long distance travel, and the user is not exposed to weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The car has an air inlet provided at a front end of a car head, and an aero-generator fixed on a car frame below an engine hood of the car head. An end of an air guide passage is connected with the air inlet, and an air outlet of the air guide passage is fixed to an impeller of the aero-generator. An electricity output end of the aero-generator is connected with an input end of an automatic charge break switch, and an output end of the automatic charge break switch is connected with an input end of a charger.    USE - Wind-electricity integrated storage battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can replenish electric power while running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind-electricity integrated storage battery car in partial section.
NOVELTY - A control unit (3) sets the driving schedule time to produce hydrogen gas by hydrogen production apparatus and to produce electric power by fuel cell electric power generation apparatus. The control unit estimates the supply amount of hydrogen gas and gas supply completion time, when hydrogen tank of fuel cell vehicle (8) is connected to hydrogen gas supply apparatus (24). The control unit determines whether the hydrogen gas or the electric power is produced based on the estimated hydrogen supply amount and gas supply completion time.    USE - Electric power generation and hydrogen production system for fuel cell vehicle and hot water supply apparatus (both claimed) for household use.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation and hydrogen production system can be driven efficiently. Processing time can be shortened and the deterioration of fuel cell can be avoided. Size of the system can be reduced by eliminating the use of excess fixed tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric power generation and hydrogen production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation and hydrogen production apparatus (2)    Control unit (3)    Fuel cell vehicle (8)    Hydrogen gas supply apparatus (24)    Hot water supply apparatus (29)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (20) has a hydrogen removal apparatus (20b) including a hydrogen producing substance for producing hydrogen by reaction with the water in a holdable container. The hydrogen removal apparatus removes the surplus hydrogen generated from the hydrogen producing substance.    USE - Fuel cartridge for fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen to the exterior is prevented at the time of exchange of fuel cartridge and redundant water can be removed rapidly by a simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel cartridge (20)    Hydrogen producing substance container (20a)    Hydrogen removal apparatus (20b)    Positive electrode diffused layer (201)    Positive electrode catalyst layer (202)
NOVELTY - An insulating protrusion (4) is provided in the insulating plate portion (5), so that terminal by side of electric wire is engaged with terminal by the side of battery. An insulating cap portion (3) accommodates the terminal at the side of battery (1). Collar portions (6) are provided at the sides of plate portion.    USE - Temporary storage structure of electric wire side terminal for battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the temporary storage structure is improved. The damage to the electric wire side terminal can be suppressed. The occurrence of short-circuit in the battery can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the temporary storage structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Insulating cap portion (3)    Insulating protrusion (4)    Insulating plate portion (5)    Collar portions (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has thermal insulation property a t the edge of the cell stack in which several single cells (150) are laminated with in the end cell (50). The end cell has dimension variation adjusting material that maintains the contact pressure on both sides of the single cell, to adjust the variation in dimension of the single cell laminated in the cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure applied to the cell stack can be maintained by using a simple structure. The temperature fall in the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell.    End cell (50)    Current collection board (54)    Reactive gas supply manifold (92)    Fuel cell (100)    Single cell (150)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has water tank (12) that collects water supplied to fuel treating apparatus (10) and fuel cell main case (11). A condenser (13) compresses the moisture content contained in the waste gas of fuel treating apparatus. A waste gas temperature sensor (7c) is provided at exit of condenser, so as to detect the temperature of waste gas. The electric power generation process in the fuel cell electric power generation system is terminated when detected waste gas temperature exceeds preset value.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas temperature sensor detects temperature of waste gas so as to terminate electric power generation operation when detected waste gas temperature exceeds preset value. Hence the water level in the water tank can be detected easily without using water level senor. The structure of fuel cell electric power generation system can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste gas temperature sensor (7c)    Fuel treating apparatus (10)    Fuel cell main case (11)    Water tank (12)    Condenser (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating an electric deionization device (10) continuously or intermittently, when the operation of a fuel cell generator is terminated. The condensed water is supplied to a water storage tank (4) of the electric deionization device. The deionized water and/or the concentrated water are processed in the electric deionization device and supplied to the water storage tank.    USE - Putrefaction prevention method of condensed water in fuel cell power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deionized water and/or the concentrated water that are processed in the electric deionization device and supplied to the water storage tank, hence various micro-organisms contained in the condensed water are electrically disinfected and thus the generation and reproduction of micro-organisms is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell main case (1)    Modifier (3)    Water storage tank (4)    Electronic deionization device (10)    Concentration water supply line (L22)    Metering pumps (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - A bi-directional buck-boost converter (24) converts the voltage of electric power or regenerated electric power between a secondary battery (21) and a load circuit (30). An electronic control unit (ECU) (40) controls a switch (26) arranged on a re-routing electric circuit (20) that connects the positive electrode in the input and output terminal ports of the converter, when the voltage (VLOAD) between the input-output terminal ports of load circuit exceeds preset threshold value.    USE - Power supply control system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The over-voltage produced between the input-output ports of load circuit is eliminated, hence the damage produced to the load circuit and converter is prevented while improving the robustness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Re-routing electric circuit (20)    Secondary battery (21)    Bi-directional buck-boost converter (24)    Switch (26)    Load circuit (30)    ECU (40)    Voltage (VLOAD)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an outside temperature detection sensor (S6) to detect external temperature of water stored in water tank (53) and a water quantity sensor (S8) to detect water quantity within a water tank. A water recovery unit recovers amount of water quantity in the water tank by supplying water through an airflow path provided in downstream of fuel cell. A water-supply control unit controls water quantity in water tank by controlling amount of recycled water in water tank based on detected external temperature and water quantity.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of water quantity in the water tank is recovered efficiently according to low external temperature and the surplus water in the water tank is suppressed by adjusting the quantity of water to an appropriate quantity, such that the economization of thawing energy during freeing is reduced and the recovery efficiency of water is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing include non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Water tank (53)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Outside temperature sensor (S6)    Water quantity sensor (S8)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a sealing material to perform sealing between electrode terminals (20a,20b) and case in airtight state. An electrical conductive element has a fixing portion (36) that is welded to the electrode terminal and connection portion (38) supported by a support structure. A fixing element (30) is provided in support structure, for fixing an electric power feeding unit to connection portion of electrical conductive element.    USE - Battery for use in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric power-assisted bicycle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of water content into the battery pack or leakage of the electrolyte solution from the battery pack is prevented efficiently, so that the reliability of the battery pack is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (10)    Electrode terminals (20a,20b)    Fixing element (30)    Fixing portion (36)    Connection portion (38)
NOVELTY - The system (FC1) has fuel cell (10) that is provided with membrane electrode assembly. A control unit (50) increases the amount of oxidation gas passing from cathode to anode of fuel cell through membrane electrode assembly during the shutdown of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle and two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of membrane electrode assembly during the shutdown of fuel cell can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Control unit (50)    Fuel cell system (FC1)    Anode sealing valve (V2)    Cathode valve (V3)
NOVELTY - The protective device has a controller that interrupts connection between abnormal battery cell and battery connecting circuit, when impact applied to battery unit is detected using a shock sensor. The normal battery cell is connected to the battery connecting circuit, when impact applied to the battery unit is detected.    USE - Protective device of battery controller used in vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in moving object.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of the battery is continued, by using a simple technique, even if abnormality is generated in the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the battery usage control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves impregnating water-repellant material into a base material (44) for forming gas diffusion layer (42). The base material is made to contact with surface of reactive gas flow path (35) of a separator (20), for drying the base material and integrating the base material with the separator. A sticking agent is applied to the vicinity of the reactive gas flow path in the separator.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode and gas diffusion layer assembly for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrode fuel cell used in electric power generation system mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle, ship, airplane, etc., and moving object such as robot.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance between the gas diffusion layer and separator is reduced, since the base material for forming gas diffusion layer and separator are integrated using the water-repellant material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for drying the base material and integrating the base material with the separator.    Separator (20)    Reactive gas flow path (35)    Gas diffusion layer (42)    Base material (44)    Fuel cell assembly (50)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a switching device that is connected to a fuel cell such that a voltage sensor detects the input or output voltage of the switching device. A controller (32) transmits the drive signal and ground signal to the respective switching device and direct current (DC)-DC converter through a drive signal line (45) and grounding conductor (44). The length of the grounding conductor is longer than that of the drive signal line so that the grounding conductor is spaced apart from the drive signal by the preset distance.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the length of the grounding conductor is longer than that of the drive signal line, the grounding conductor is spaced apart from the drive signal by the preset distance so that the generation of switching noise in the grounding conductor is suppressed reliably without using insulation circuit and the analog-to-digital converter. Thus, the number of components in the electric vehicle is reduced so that the driving efficiency of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of grounding conductor and drive signal line of connector nearer to side of controller of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (32)    Serial line (41)    Grounding conductor (44)    Drive signal line (45)    Connector (50)
NOVELTY - A judging unit determines whether electric power required for drive of a three-phase synchronous motor (22) is larger than electric power output from direct current (DC) motor (11) rotating a fan. A switch control unit controls a relay switch (50) and connects DC motor and neutral point of a stator coil of synchronous motor, if it is determined that larger power is required. An inverter circuit (60) outputs an alternating current to the stator coil by making the output voltage of DC motor into input voltage, based on control and connection of switch control unit.    USE - Electric power regeneration apparatus for electrically driven cooling system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated from the DC motor can be revived by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrically driven cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC motor (11)    Three-phase synchronous motor (22)    Relay switch (50)    Inverter circuit (60)    Electronic controller (70)
NOVELTY - The device has a rectifier circuit that rectifies voltage induced to a secondary winding (8b) of transformer, and a smoothing circuit that smoothes output of the rectifier circuit. A FET (Q4) performs passage/interruption of electric current from the rectifier circuit to the smoothing circuit. A FET (Q3) performs passage/interruption of electric current from a battery (2) to the secondary winding. The pre-charging of smoothing capacitors (C1,C2) is performed, based on the ON and OFF state of the FET (Q4).    USE - Power conversion device used for hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-charging of the smoothing capacitors can be performed without requiring contactor and resistor. The manufacturing cost of the power conversion device can be reduced, due to the reduction in the number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (2)    Transformer (8)    Secondary winding of transformer (8b)    Direct current-direct current converter (10)    Smoothing capacitors (C1,C2)    FETs (Q3,Q4)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a failure exists in a motor inverter (13), if determined that a main relay (14) interposed between a battery (12) and the motor inverter is fused. A failure in the battery is determined by determining whether there is a risk of overcharge of the battery, if failure exists in the motor inverter. An upper limit engine speed is controlled to maintain a motor counter electromotive voltage at a sub-overcharge voltage, if determined that the failure exists in the battery, and the battery is protected from the risk of overcharge.    USE - Method for protecting a battery for a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a sports utility vehicle (SUV), a bus, a truck, a commercial vehicle, a watercraft e.g. boat and ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables limiting the maximum engine revolution per minute (RPM) to maintain the motor counter electromotive voltage below an overcharge voltage in the event of a failure of a component related to motor control in a hybrid vehicle, thus protecting the battery from the risk of overcharge, and preventing accidents due to the battery in the event of a failure of various controllers such as battery controller, motor controller, and vehicle controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a drive system of a hybrid vehicle.    Engine (10)    Drive motor (11)    Battery (12)    Motor inverter (13)    Main relay (14)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a magnet (14) arranged in a motor vehicle (10) for generating a magnetic field, when the motor vehicle is driven in a highway (20). An electric power generating circuit (21) generates electric power according to an induced electromotive force that is generated when the position of magnetic field generated by the magnet with respect to the road surface changes relatively.    USE - System for generating electric power using moving object (claimed) such as two-wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated efficiently using the magnetic field generated by the magnet attached to the moving vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) moving object;    (2) electric power generation unit installation method; and    (3) magnetic field generation unit installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation system from the motor vehicle side. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    System for generating electric power (1)    Motor vehicle (10)    Magnet (14)    Highway (20)    Electric power generating circuit (21)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a hydrogen recirculation apparatus (11) branched from a downstream part of a fuel cell stack (3), where the downstream part is bypassed by an upper stream part of the fuel cell stack. A recirculation blower (10) is installed on a flow path (14), and a solenoid valve (15) is branched from the flow path to be connected to a fixing ejector (5) through a flow path (16). A fluid path (7) is equipped with a low pressure regulator (6), and connects a hydrogen tank (2) and the fuel cell stack.    USE - Hybrid type hydrogen supplying system for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes motor of low capacity, and has improved durability and miniaturized structure. The system is inexpensive. The fixing ejector realizes fixed recirculation knuckle, and increases hydrogen recirculation efficiency. The system reduces cost of the recirculation blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid type hydrogen supplying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hybrid type hydrogen supplying system (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Fixing ejector (5)    Low pressure regulator (6)    Fluid path (7)    Recirculation blower (10)    Hydrogen recirculation apparatus (11)    Flow paths (14, 16)    Solenoid valve (15)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power unit generates electrical power to provide cooling and heating effects to the operator and occupant of vehicle. A movement mechanism including spring element (80) coupled to frames (30,60) enables movement of one frame in vertical plane relative to other frame so as to isolate auxiliary power unit from effects of road shock and vibration.    USE - Auxiliary power system for motor vehicle e.g. long-haul truck.    ADVANTAGE - Auxiliary power unit can be isolated from the undesirable effects of road shock and vibration reliably. Maintenance and replacement of the auxiliary power unit can be performed easily. Noise and vibration generated by the auxiliary power unit during operation can be suppressed. Simple and low cost support frame can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front isometric view of the support frame of auxiliary power unit system.    Rails (10)    Frame assembly (20)    Frames (30,60)    Spring element (80)    Pin (90)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple individual batteries (4) regularly arranged and fixed between a baffle plate (1) and a face plate (3) that are opposite to each other. The baffle plate is provided with a pull rod through hole (9) at an edge of the baffle plate, and the pull rod through hole and a pull rod through hole (12) are formed and fixed via a pull rod (2). The face plate is provided with opposite face plate blocking edges. Ends of the individual batteries for contacting the face plate are respectively blocked between the opposite face plate blocking edges.    USE - Power battery for use in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, and has simple assembly process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power battery.    Baffle plate (1)    Pull rod (2)    Face plate (3)    Individual battery (4)    Pull rod through holes (9, 12)
NOVELTY - The system has an emergency switch i.e. vehicle-built emergency switch, whose two ports are connected with a positive electrode of a power supply i.e. vehicle-built battery group, and a positive electrode of a distribution box i.e. vehicle-built distribution box. A negative electrode of the distribution box is connected with a negative electrode of the power supply.    USE - Power distribution system.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency switch works when the distribution box needs repairing. The positive electrode of the power supply can extend into the emergency switch, thus eliminating wrong connection of positive and negative electrodes of the high voltage power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power distribution system.
NOVELTY - The generator has a voltage comparison circuit equipped with a self-checking warning device, where one end of the voltage comparison circuit is connected to an output terminal (G) of a rectification circuit and another end is connected with an input terminal (C) of an electric appliance. The warning device comprises an indicator light (R4), and an ignition switch (IG) is connected between the voltage comparison circuit and the input terminal of the electric appliance.    USE - Generator for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator's work condition is judged by checking voltage at the output terminal of the generator and voltage at the input terminal of the electric appliance, which solves detection and warning problems when the generator is overloaded. The self-checking warning circuit has simple structure, rapid detection function and sensitive response, so that production cost of a motor is low and performance is excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a generator.    Ignition switch (IG)    Input terminal (C)    Output terminal (G)    Indicator light (R4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a tension detecting unit detecting tensions applied near left and right ends of a film e.g. metal thin film (20), respectively. A control unit (1) executes feedback control, such that a lateral position correction device (4) is controlled based on a lateral position deviation detected by a lateral position deviation detecting unit. The control unit changes the feedback control based on a left and right tension difference, which is the difference between the tension applied near the left end of the film and the tension applied near the right end of the film.    USE - Film transport apparatus for transporting a film such as metal thin film, of electrodes of a battery for driving a motor used in a hybrid car or an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a plastic film, or continuous paper.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the occurrence of the wrinkles of the film, based on the left and right tension difference. The apparatus reduces the steady-state tension difference, if a disturbance factor that causes the left and right tension difference is eliminated, thus improving the performance of the lateral position correction device, and hence obtaining a control system that takes into consideration the trade-off relationship between occurrence of a wrinkle and correction of lateral position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a film transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a film transport apparatus.    Control unit (1)    Edge sensor (2)    Guide roll (3)    Lateral position correction device (4)    Free roll (5)    Tension sensor (6a, 6b)    Transport speed sensor (7)    Film transport apparatus (10)    Film (20)
NOVELTY - Thermolysis reaction of a carbon-containing gas is carried out at 400-1200 degrees C in presence of a metal catalyst or alloy catalyst, and fibrous nanocarbon in produced (S10). Iron-type transition metal catalyst particles are adhered (S20) to surface of fibrous nanocarbon. An oxidizing gas is contacted with fibrous nanocarbon at 200-600 degrees C, and tunnel-type mesopore is formed (S30). Noble metal catalyst particles are supported (S40) to mesopore, and catalyst is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is economically manufactured, and provides fuel cell having excellent fuel cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode assembly. The assembly is manufactured using slurry containing the catalyst and carbon-containing paste. The ratio of total weight of noble metal catalyst particles with respect to sum of weight of noble metal catalyst particles and carbon content is 40% or less; and    (2) fuel cell having the electrode assembly. The fuel cell produces electric power of 160 mW/cm2 or more at the time of 90 degrees C driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining manufacture of catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Production of fibrous nanocarbon (S10)    Deposition of iron-type transition metal particles (S20)    Formation of tunnel-type mesopore (S30)    Supporting method of noble metal catalyst particles (S40)
NOVELTY - A solution containing metal ions used as carbon-nanotube production catalyst is contacted with crystalline metal-oxide particles, and the catalyst is adhered to the surface of metal-oxide particles. Carbon nanotubes are produced on the surface of metal-oxide particles by chemical vapor deposition or combustion method, to obtain metal-oxide particles which support carbon nanotubes grown parallel to a direction perpendicular to the surface of metal-oxide particles. The metal-oxide particles are then removed, to obtain carbon nanotubes.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanotubes (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrodes of capacitors and lithium ion batteries, electroconductive auxiliary material in resins and coating materials, conductive supports, and supporting catalysts and gas-diffusion layers of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient, economical and easy manufacture of carbon nanotubes in one direction. The heat-processing of carbon nanotubes enables removal of impurities, such as calcium, silicon, iron, nickel and molybdenum, contained in carbon nanotubes. The obtained carbon nanotubes have excellent handleability. Since the relative bulk density of the carbon nanotubes is low, they can be easily blended with resin or coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for producing carbon nanotubes by combustion method.    Stainless steel mesh container (1)    Stainless steel plates (2,3)    Burner (4)    Flame (5)    Stainless steel pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The power controller monitors whether the rotary electrical machine is in the locked state. A command for dropping output voltage is sent to the fuel cell when the rotary electrical machine is judged to be in the locked state. The rotary electrical machine is monitored to cancel the locked state or not while dropping of inverter input voltage is controlled. The control of the fuel cell is returned to a state of regular operation control when the locked state is judged to be canceled.    USE - Power controller for rotary electrical machine (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter input voltage can be dropped, the loss power of the switching element in the rotary electrical machine is dropped and damage can be suppressed. Hence the damage of switching element is prevented when the rotary electrical machine becomes a locked state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the power control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The reverse electrodialysis membrane (32) has number of channels (34) arranged on one side. The laminar flow channels are used for through-feed of fluid having high or low salt concentration. The thickness of membrane is 0.3 mm.    USE - Reverse electrodialysis membrane for use in dialytic cell of device for performing reverse electrodialysis (all claimed), used for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Fluid flow can be controlled effectively by guiding fluid through channels so that friction loss can be reduced. Reverse electrodialysis process efficiency can be improved. Number of components can be reduced so that assembling operation can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) dialytic cell;    (2) device for performing reverse electrodialysis;    (3) method for manufacturing membranes; and    (4) method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the membrane.    Membrane (32)    Channels (34)    Inlet portion (36)    Opening (40)    Fixing holes (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling a power exchange unit (PXU) (304) to a transmission of the vehicle (202) through a power take off (PTO) port. A battery (310) is electrically coupled to an electric motor generator (306) connected to the power exchange unit for supplying power to the electric motor generator to propel the vehicle. A control unit (312) is coupled to the motor generator and battery for switching operation of vehicle in an internal combustion engine mode and an electric traction mode.    USE - Method of retrofitting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the vehicle can be switched reliably in internal combustion engine mode and an electric traction mode. Hence, the power to the electric motor generator can be supplied reliably and vehicle can be propelled effectively using electric motor generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric traction system.    Vehicle (202)    Power exchange unit (304)    Electric motor generator (306)    Battery (310)    Control unit (312)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion module has an input energy coupling system that receives energy from renewable sources such as hydro power, wind power and solar power during off-demand period when energy sources are available. A state-change module utilizes the input energy to produce ammonia for producing electric power during on-demand period of electric power.    USE - Energy conversion module for internal combustion and fuel cell of vehicle, combustion turbine, electric power generators used in home, farm, substation, hospital and industrial facility.    ADVANTAGE - The produced ammonia does not cause pollution, so the energy conversion module provides a safe, green and global environment. The energy is provided when demand by utilizing the renewable energy sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for converting and transmitting energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy conversion module.
NOVELTY - Catalyst (I), comprising similar proportions of gold and silver on a granular support, is new.    USE - (I) is useful: in the process of oxidation of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide (claimed); and as catalysts for internal combustion engines, in gas masks, in fuel cells and carbon dioxide lasers.    ADVANTAGE - (I) possess a fast reaction rate, high selectivity, and/or low reaction temperature. (I) improves catalytic activity over catalyst manufactured of gold alone, hence is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the preparation of (I); and    (2) a process for oxidation of carbon monoxide at room temperature comprising introducing (I) to an environment having carbon monoxide under conditions suitable to support the substantial conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a catalyst ink on a surface of each of two base substrates, and arranging a polymer electrolyte membrane (11) between the two base substrates. The catalyst ink is transferred to both surfaces of the polymer electrolyte membrane to form catalytic layers (12, 13). The two base substrates are peeled off from the polymer electrolyte membrane and the catalytic layers, where surface roughness of each catalytic layer after the peeling process is in the range of 0.01-1.00 micrometer, and gloss value of a surface of the catalytic layers is the range of 10-80 percent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) that is utilized in an automobile, home and a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of the membrane electrode assembly with better battery performance at low load point such as 0.2 ampere/square centimeter of current density, under low humidification condition. The catalytic layer is maintained to be hard even under the low humidification condition, thus maintaining high battery performance and water retention characteristics in the low humidification environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising a pair of separators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Catalytic layers (12, 13)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving quaternary spiro ammonium salt (I) as an electrolyte in propylene carbonate. The concentration of quaternary spiro ammonium salt (I) is 1.5-3 mol/L.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electric double layer capacitor for electronic device and automotive field.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent solubility with respect to solvent and electroconductivity with respect to wide temperature range from low temperature to high temperature, and does not have precipitation of crystals at low temperature. The electric double layer capacitor formed using the electrolyte solution has excellent withstand voltage and reliability for a long period of time, and has reduced fall of electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution is obtained by dissolving quaternary spiro ammonium salt of formula (I) as an electrolyte in propylene carbonate. The concentration of quaternary spiro ammonium salt (I) is 1.5-3 mol/L.    X,Y'=halo or 1-4C alkyl;    k,i=0 or 1-4;    n,m=3-7C methylene chain;and    A=acid component.
NOVELTY - The battery has a diaphragm equipped between positive and negative poles. Lithium iron phosphate is taken as an active material of the positive pole. 85-95 percentage of lithium iron phosphate is used in positive pole mixed powder material. 85-95 percentage of lithium titanium oxide is used in negative pole mixed powder material. An organic electrolyte contains lithium hexafluorophosphate as an electrolyte and ethylcellulose as solvent. Grain size of lithium iron phosphate is 50-100 nanometer (nm).    USE - Power lithium-ion battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better conductivity, high security, stable discharge, long service life and perfect current charging and discharging capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a power lithium-ion battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - To provide a battery in steady state fitting box such that when the battery is activated. The low voltage circuit is not unnecessarily affected electrically by the high-frequency EM wave generated, and the electric conduction can be smooth simply. As shown in the circuit diagram of figure 4, it handles the electric current generated by the electronics in the car/motorcycle (conducted to the vehicle body through the ground line of negative electrode). The cables in figure 1 are used to make the elimination circuit (steady state fitting box for battery), which is assembled with the battery in parallel.
NOVELTY - The controller has a primary processing unit connected to a secondary processing unit by a controller area network (CAN) bus. The secondary processing unit is coupled with a power drive which is connected to a stator coil of the eddy current retarder. A temperature and a velocity sensor are connected to the secondary processing unit and the primary processing unit is connected to an alarm unit.    USE - Controller for eddy current retarder used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the data transmission communication is performed through a CAN bus, the wiring structure is simplified and the security and reliability of the retarder is improved. The real-time communication and the display of working state of the retarder can be realized and the information sharing and control among the vehicles can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the controller for eddy current retarder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electricity generating device has a pressing plate that is connected to the connecting head of a positioning shaft and provided with an arch rack portion. A speed change gear has teeth that are engaged with arch rack portion so that number of the tooth of speed change gear is same as that of the arch rack portion of the pressing plate. A ratchet wheel is arranged on a flywheel engaged with the arch rack portion of the pressing plate. The flywheel is operated and rotated by speed change gear using a direct current (DC) motor for generating electric current.    USE - Electricity generating device of moped scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current can be generated effectively by operating flywheel so that the moped scooter can be charged continuously during driving operation. The moped scooter can be operated reliably without using external energy and installation process of the electricity generating device can be performed conveniently. Since the volume of the electricity generating device can be made small, the structure of electricity generating device can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a rotating shaft generating device of vehicular panel-2 wind power rotary wheel device, including a power generator mounted on vehicular panel, a lower lid insulator, an upper lid insulator, a magnet, a silicon steel sheet, screws, an upper lid magnet, a base for affixing the magnet, a wheel rim, a water proof sheet and screws. The wheel rim includes magnets arranged along the circumferential direction within a plan, in a single direction. Stators are affixed to a chassis along with the planar orientation of the magnets. The magnets of the vehicular panel would push the magnets of the wheel rim forwards, without affecting the traction force for advancing the vehicle. The stators include a power generating base, coils, insulators, steel rim rotating to generate magnetic fields for generation. The magnets of the stators would drive the magnets of the steel rim to follow the rotational direction of the wheel so as to assist in rotation and power generation. The blades are shaped into triangles. Inversed triangular blades rotate in a counterclockwise direction without any resistance so as to allow further rotation for generating torque in cooperation with the power generating base. The rotators and the base mounted with magnets aligned in a single orientation rotate. The power generating disc also includes magnets. The magnets of the rotors and of the stators push each other. The magnets of the stators are stationary. The magnets of the rotors rotate. The respective pushing of the magnets drives the rotors so as to rotate in a power saving manner. This invention may be mounted on a vehicular body.
NOVELTY - A separator material comprises epoxy resin, graphite, acid anhydride-based hardener, curing accelerator and binder. Fibers (0.01-5 weight%) are added to improve flexibility with respect to the graphite powder and epoxy-based or amino-based silane (0.01-5 weight%) is added to improve gas permeation with respect to the graphite powder.    USE - Separator material with flow channel passage is used for separator for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator material has improved flexibility, softness, sealing effect, and gas permeation by reducing a space between surfaces through coupling agent.
NOVELTY - The coating head has a coating opening (30) for discharging the coating liquid such as primer solution with respect to specific region on a metal separator substrate to form a coating line, and a cooling opening (34) positioned adjacent to heating opening (32). The heating opening blows off the heating medium with respect to the coating line so as to dry the coating line. The cooling opening blows off the cooling medium with respect to the location adjacent to the heat-processed metal separator substrate.    USE - Coating head of coating apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of the coating liquid and heat processing for drying the coating liquid can be performed by a single coating head. The process time can be shortened without generating the thermal strain of coating object.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, top, bottom and right views of the coating head.    Coating apparatus (10)    Coating opening (30)    Heating opening (32)    Cooling opening (34)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has battery type and alternating type power source lines (103,104) connected to battery (101) and AC dynamo (102) respectively and wired in power supply boxes (110,140). The power supply switch relays (112,113) are controlled by power supply switch relay control unit (122) based on the detection result of electric power generation of AC dynamo. The electric power is supplied from the battery by setting the power supply switch relay (112) into closed state when abnormality is detected in electric power generation of AC dynamo.    USE - Motor vehicle electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be supplied to load from battery during the abnormality of AC dynamo by controlling the power supply switch relay efficiently, so that the electric power can be supplied to vehicle-mounted loads effectively without any interruption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor vehicle electric power system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor vehicle electric power system (100)    Battery (101)    AC dynamo (102)    Battery type power source line (103)    Alternating type power source line (104)    Power supply boxes (110,140)    Power supply switch relays (112,113)    Power supply switch relay control unit (122)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a main circuit board (20A) connected to the in-vehicle communication network via a relay terminal (15) mounted in a housing (11), and a connection terminal (30A) provided in the main circuit board. An extension circuit board (20B) is connected to the in-vehicle communication network via the connection terminal and the relay terminal.    USE - Signal conditioning module for conditioning communication signal for controlling different modules mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of bus wirings used in the vehicle control system is significantly reduced by the signal conditioning module, resulting in simplified wiring design and layout, and space savings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the signal conditioning module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Signal conditioning module (10)    Housing (11)    Relay terminal (15)    Main circuit board (20A)    Extension circuit board (20B)    Connection terminal (30A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric vehicle has fuel cell (20) and auxiliary machine (21) that are accommodated in center console (4a) of floor panel (4) with closed space between sub-frames (22a,22b). The hydrogen supply piping (5a,5b) supplies hydrogen to fuel cell through auxiliary machine from hydrogen storage system. A connection portion (5c) of hydrogen supply piping is located inside the floor panel.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection portion of hydrogen supply piping is located inside floor panel with closed space between sub-frames, the hydrogen leakage is prevented immediately if hydrogen leakage is generated and the impairment of vehicle mounting property is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connection portion and hydrogen supply piping. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Floor panel (4)    Center console (4a)    Hydrogen supply pipings (5a,5b)    Connection portion (5c)    Fuel cell (20)    Auxiliary machine (21)    Sub-frames (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming protection layer (31) formed on surface (30a) of a current-collector material (30). Another protection layer (32) having preset pattern is formed on other surface (30b) of the material. The protection layers are provided with polyvinylidene fluoride. The material is etched from the surface provided with protection layer having preset pattern to form through-holes (20a,23a). The electrode slurry is applied to the through-holes to form electrode mixture layer. The protection layers are removed from the current-collector material.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for electric storage device such as lithium ion battery and lithium ion capacitor used in e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protection layer is provided on the surface of the current-collector material, the leakage of electrode slurry applied to through-holes is prevented. The productivity of electrode is enhanced and the manufacturing cost is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic views of the electrode.    Through-holes (20a,23a)    Current-collector material (30)    Surfaces of current-collector material (30a,30b)    Protection layer (31,32)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S102) a protection layer on front surface of a current-collector laminate formed by laminating (S101) several current-collector materials on a block layer. The current-collector laminate unit is etched (S103) so as to form through-holes in each of the current-collector materials. Electrode slurry is applied (S105) onto front surface of laminate unit, and current-collector material having slurry is peeled-off (S107) from laminate unit. Electrode slurry is again applied (S108) onto non-applied surface of peeled-off current-collector material.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for electric storage device (claimed) such as lithium ion battery or lithium ion capacitor mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since etching process is performed on several current-collector materials, productivity of current-collector and thus productivity of electrode can be enhanced. Also, by applying electrode slurry onto the current-collector laminate unit having several current-collector materials, the conveying speed in applying the slurry can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric storage device; and    (2) intermediate laminate structure for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process of the electrode.    Laminating current-collector materials (S101)    Forming protection layer (S102)    Etching collector laminate unit (S103)    Applying electrode slurry (S105,S108)    Peeling current-collector material (S107)
NOVELTY - An organic-electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode comprising a lithium-containing metal oxide (21) which can discharge and occlude lithium, a negative electrode containing occlusion-dischargeable carbon materials, and an organic electrolyte. The metal oxide contains an inorganic substance (22) complexed by mechanochemical processing on the surface. The inorganic substance is decomposed by a voltage lower than the decomposition voltage of the organic electrolyte, and gas evolution is started.    USE - Organic-electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to video cameras, notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, and hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The organic-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent safety and performance characteristics. The internal-pressure releasing mechanism can be operated reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic-electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode comprising a lithium-containing metal oxide which can discharge and occlude lithium, a negative electrode containing occlusion-dischargeable carbon materials with respect to lithium metal, lithium alloy, and lithium, and an organic electrolyte accommodated in a battery container having an internal-pressure releasing mechanism by which the battery internal pressure is released by inner-pressure rise with charging/discharging. The lithium-containing metal oxide contains an inorganic substance complexed by mechanochemical processing on the surface. The inorganic substance is decomposed by a voltage lower than the decomposition voltage of the organic electrolyte, and gas evolution is started.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the lithium-containing metal oxide.    Lithium-containing metal oxide (21)    Inorganic substance (22)
NOVELTY - The board (10) has two board parts (12, 14) provided with a landing portion (20) and a coolant flow way (18). A metal medium having electric conductance property is inserted into a contact area between the landing portions of the two board parts, where the metal medium is provided with metal paste. A side of a metal foam (22) is matched with the landing portion of the board part (12), and another side of the metal foam is matched with the landing portion of the board part (14).    USE - Fuel cell separating board.    ADVANTAGE - The metal medium interposed between the landing portions of the board parts increases contact area between the landing portions in a punching process of the board, and avoids shape deviation of the board during recoiling phenomenon or springback phenomenon. The board reduces constant resistance at cooling surface and ohmic resistance, thus improving performance of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell separating board.    Fuel cell separating board (10)    Board parts (12, 14)    Coolant flow way (18)    Landing portion (20)    Metal foam (22)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple unit cells deposited in a stack (2), which is provided with an end plate part (120) and a controlling element (124). A contraction bar is equipped with two end plates, which are adherently installed at one-side end of the stack. The controlling element is inserted into two bonding grooves, and the bar is extended to an outside length direction of the stack. A control screw (125) is inserted in a center portion of one of the bonding grooves. A calibration part is molded in an outer side of the control screw to confirm a state of surface pressure applied in the stack.    USE - Surface pressure control device for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the pollution and noise, and enhances the basic configuration voltage of the fuel cell. The device achieves high output by increasing the cell area, reduces the internal resistance, avoids the deformation, and improves the performance of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a surface pressure control device.    Stack (2)    End plate part (120)    Controlling element (124)    Control screw (125)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage battery connected to a turbine-generator (1) in an engine room. A rotary shaft (5) of the turbine-generator is connected to a wheel (2). A solar board is placed in top of the vehicle, and is connected to the storage battery. The solar board charges electricity of solar energy to the storage battery. A motor (6) is electrically connected to the storage battery through a velocity control unit. The storage battery is electrically connected with a power consumption component to supply the electricity to the power consumption component.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is environment-friendly, and can be driven by utilizing the electricity produced with the turbine-generator and the solar board. The vehicle is continuously charged while traveling, thus providing convenience for driving the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a power transfer apparatus of an electric vehicle.    Turbine-generator (1)    Wheel (2)    Rotary shaft (5)    Motor (6)
NOVELTY - The modular battery has planar battery cells (23) having electrode surfaces made of aluminum respectively. A compressible interconnector (24) arranged between planar surfaces, electrically connects the planar electrode surfaces. The compressible interconnector includes a layer containing electrically conducting fibers including metallic wire. The metallic wire includes an inner metallic core and an outer tin coating.    USE - Modular battery mounted in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The interconnector for a multi-celled battery can provide good electrical conductivity between the cells and dampen shocks and/or vibrations between the cells. The interconnector can permit easy replacement of planar cells and permit the battery to be compressed to increase electrical conductivity. The interconnectors can include electrically conducting fibers, which can permit lower electrical resistance and facilitate the manufacture of compressible interconnectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) interconnector;    (2) method for assembling modular battery; and    (3) method for maintaining battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of the sealed single cell showing the cell module with front frame section removed.    Tab (8)    Sealant (16)    Insulator (17)    Planar battery cells (23)    Interconnector (24)
NOVELTY - The material contains 60 to 80 weight percent of zinc, 0.1 to 15 weight percent of bismuth and remaining weight percent of oxygen, where the material is made of nano bismuth compound of bismuth trioxide and bismuth oxide decorated with zinc oxide on a surface.    USE - Negative material for an alkaline zinc-based secondary battery that is utilized for driving an electric tool, vehicle, model toy, small-sized household appliance and communication device and for lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The battery made of the material is stable in cycle performance and high in average utilization ratio of zinc oxide. The material improves lifetime of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for negative material of an alkaline zinc-based secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a negative material for an alkaline zinc-based secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a metal soft pipe (5) placed in a front heating plate square groove to form a square channel with a semicircular cross section. An upper heat isolating bracket (13) is fixed to upper lateral surfaces of a heat isolating plate (2) and a rear heat isolating plate by upper bracket screws (17). A bottom part of a lower heat isolating bracket (1) is provided with a screw groove and fixed to lower lateral surfaces of the heat isolating plate and rear heat isolating plate by lower bracket screws.    USE - Device for heating and refrigerating flowing liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to maintain, and can uniformly and quickly heat or refrigerate the flowing liquid without liquid sealing problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flowing liquid heating and refrigerating device.    Lower heat isolating bracket (1)    Heat isolating plate (2)    Metal soft pipe (5)    Upper heat isolating bracket (13)    Upper bracket screw (17)
NOVELTY - A heating system (100) comprises a stack coolant loop (104) including a fuel cell stack (102), a primary pump, and a radiator module (112); and a bypass coolant loop including a heater(s) (108) and connected in parallel with a portion of the stack coolant loop.    USE - A heating system for optimizing heating in a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heater is used to dissipate excess electrical power, thus the extra power consumption of the pump during the higher flow requirement reduces the amount of excess power dissipated to the heater. Fuel consumption of the fuel cell system is not affected by the extra power demand of the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic flow diagram of a fuel cell vehicle thermal system.    Heating system (100)    Fuel cell stack (102)    Stack coolant loop (104)    Heater (108)    Radiator module (112)
NOVELTY - The power generating set has two impellers (3) fixed on two stretching ends of a rotor of the generator (4), where an output end of the generator is electrically connected with a rectifier (6). An output end of the rectifier is connected with an input end of a car battery (7) by a wire (5). Multiple air outlets (1) and two groups of vent pipes (2) are provided on windward faces at two sides of a car. Front ends of the vent pipes are connected with the air outlets and tail ends are connected with each other. The tail ends of the vent pipes are provided at front ends of the two impellers.    USE - Wind power generating set for a vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power generating set charges the car battery by effectively utilizing wind energy when the car is running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a wind power generating set.    Air outlet (1)    Vent pipe (2)    Impeller (3)    Generator (4)    Wire (5)    Rectifier (6)    Car battery (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) is supplied with a fuel gas and oxidant gas as reactant gases for generating electric power. The fuel cell system is switchable between a power mode during which the fuel cell generates electric power and idle mode during which the fuel cell is in standby mode. The pressure of the fuel gas is higher than the pressure of the oxidant gas and/or the atmospheric pressure in the idle and/or standby mode.    USE - Method for controlling fuel cell system e.g. hybrid type fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen pressure is maintained slightly above the air or oxidant pressure to prevent the crossover of oxygen to anode side during the standby/idle mode cycle and to prevent a stack lifetime degradation condition. Thus, the damage of fuel cell system is reduced, and re-start properties of fuel cell system are enhanced. The hydrogen pressure is maintained slightly above atmospheric pressure to ensure that restart from standby is not degraded.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen supply (2)    Air supply (3)    Cooling loop (4)    Sensor unit (5)
NOVELTY - A metal oxide catalyst comprises first transition metal which becomes dopant of n-type with respect to p-type dopant material, second transition metal, and p-type dopant material which becomes dopant of p-type with respect to oxygen.    USE - A metal oxide catalyst for exhaust gas treatment catalyst, electrode and photocatalyst (claimed). Can also be used for motor vehicle or plant, and battery e.g. primary cell, secondary battery or fuel cell. The catalyst is platinum alternative catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide catalyst improves catalyst ability.
NOVELTY - A gravure roll (21) coats coating liquid (18) on a thin film (50). A nozzle block (25) is provided with a circular-arc shaped supply channel (25b) along the outer periphery of the gravure roll. A supply flow path (25a) supplies coating liquid to the supply channel. The upper surface of the nozzle block is equipped with a liquid scattering prevention plate (26) which has a wall surface (26c) extended upwards. The amount of pooling of the coating liquid is made to increase by a dam plate (27).    USE - Gravure coating apparatus for secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion battery, nickel hydride battery used in, e.g., electronic device, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables amount of pooling of coating liquid to increase by clearance gap formed between liquid scattering prevention plate and gravure roll in addition to volume of coating liquid holding clearance gap formed between supply channel and gravure roll. Prevents coating film shortage of gravure roll for long time when instantaneous stopping of pump, which supplies coating liquid between gravure roll and nozzle block, occurs. Wetted surface area of gravure roll can be extended, thus forming more stable coating film on thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a coating mechanism.    Coating liquid (18)    Gravure roll (21)    Nozzle block (25)    Supply flow path (25a)    Supply channel (25b)    Liquid scattering prevention plate (26)    Wall surface (26c)    Dam plate (27)    Thin film (50)
NOVELTY - The coating apparatus has a pool channel (21e) that is formed around the outer periphery of gravure roll (21), between edge of large diameter portion of gravure roll and edge of doctor blade (23). A cover is provided to cover a portion of circumferential direction of the pool channel.    USE - Gravure coating apparatus for applying coating material on sheet such as core material used as electrode plate of secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydride secondary battery used in electronic device mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Scattering prevention of the coating liquid is achieved by providing pool channel of simple structure, thus the gravure coating apparatus with excellent maintenance property is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the locus in which the coating material around the gravure roll disperses.    Scattering locus (18a)    Gravure roll (21)    Pool channel (21e)    Doctor blade (23)    Plates (26,27)
NOVELTY - A diamond solid acid has modified molecule containing acidic group fixed to diamond used as base material, through covalent bond.    USE - Diamond solid acid used in solid acid catalyst and solid electrolyte (both claimed) of fuel cells. Can also be used for electrolytic capacitors and oxygen sensors, and catalyst for ester synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The diamond solid acid has high proton conductivity, favorable stability under high temperature environment and high corrosive environment over a long period of time, and favorable reactivity. Since the solid acid can be recovered easily, the contamination of a reaction system by the catalyst is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the structure of the fuel cell using the solid electrolyte. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Solid electrolyte film (2)    Cathode (3a)    Anode (3b)    Load (5)
NOVELTY - A composite material (1A) has layers (A-C) (3-5) sequentially laminated on the surface of a base material (2). The layer (A) has nickel alloy containing chromium or aluminum. The layer (B) contains aluminum alloy. The layer (C) has nickel alloy containing chromium.    USE - Composite material is used for brazing products (claimed) used for fuel cell component, and cooler for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and modifier for fuel cell of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The brazed products formed using the composite material has excellent brazing property, heat resistance, high-temperature oxidation resistance and corrosion-resistant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for brazed products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of composite material for brazing.    Composite material for brazing processing (1A)    Base material (2)    Layers (3-5)
NOVELTY - A composite material (1A) comprises a nickel or nickel-alloy layer (3), a titanium or titanium-alloy layer containing zirconium (4), and an iron or iron-alloy layer (5) sequentially formed on the surface of base material. The content of zirconium in the composite material with respect to whole brazing material is 1-10 mass%.    USE - Composite material is used for brazed products (claimed) used for fuel cell-component, and cooler for exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and modifier for fuel cell of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The brazed product using composite material, has excellent brazing property, heat resistance, corrosion resistance and high-temperature oxidation resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of composite material for brazing processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Composite material for brazing processing (1A)    Base material (2)    Nickel or nickel-alloy layer (3)    Titanium-alloy layer containing zirconium (4)    Iron of iron-alloy layer (5)
NOVELTY - A battery (18) supplies electric power to electric heat catalyst (9) provided in exhaust passage (6) connected to engine (1). The regenerated electric power of motor (3) is supplied to electric heat catalyst, when electric heat catalyst is warmed up at the time of vehicle deceleration.    USE - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature fall of electric heat catalyst can be prevented. Fuel consumption deterioration can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the control apparatus of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Motor (3)    Exhaust passage (6)    Electric heat catalyst (9)    Battery (18)
NOVELTY - A memory (23) stores information on state of battery mounted in the vehicle. An acquisition unit (25) acquires battery voltage information via a power source line communication channel (70) which is different from local interconnect network (LIN) communication line (50). A controller (16) controls electric power generation in the alternator based on the battery state information and the acquired voltage information of battery, when battery information can not be acquired via the LIN communication line in abnormal condition.    USE - Electric power generation control apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Highly accurate control of electric power generation is enabled even if the LIN communication line is abnormal, as the controller controls electric power generation in alternator based on voltage information of battery acquired via communication line different from the LIN communication line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power generation control method; and    (2) electric power generation control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generation control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (16)    Memory (23)    Acquisition unit (25)    LIN communication line (50)    Power source line communication channel (70)
NOVELTY - Nano carbon material composite body is manufactured by forming nano carbon material on palladium or palladium compound substrate and heating at 650-950 degrees C in octanol.    USE - Manufacture of nano carbon material composite body for electron emitting element (claimed), strength reinforcement material, electrode material for battery, electromagnetic wave absorbing material, catalyst material, optical medium, structural material of electrode, electrical double layer capacitor battery, fuel cell, common secondary battery, electron guns, optical printer, electron microscope, electron beam exposure apparatus, micro illumination source of illuminating lamp surface electron source of array-like field emitter array which comprises a planar display.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical strength is high, surface area is large, physical property and process ability are favorable, manufacturing cost is reduced, electron emission from wall surface does not occur, electron emission locations increase, width of utilization is large and thickness can be controlled by controlling the temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional diagram of the structure of nano carbon material composite body.    Nano carbon material composite body (1)    Substrate (2)    Nano carbon material (3)
NOVELTY - Nano carbon material composite body is manufactured by forming nano carbon on palladium or palladium compound and heating at 550-650 degrees C in octanol.    USE - Manufacture of nano carbon material composite body for electron emitting element (claimed) structural material for electrode material, electrical double layer capacitor battery, fuel cell, common secondary battery, field emitter, electronic generation sources, electron guns, optical printer, electron microscope, electron beam exposure apparatus, micro illumination source of illuminating lamp or array-like field emitter array which comprises a planar display.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical strength is high, surface area is large, physical property and process ability are favorable, manufacturing cost is reduced, electron emission from wall surface does not occur, electron emission locations increase, width of utilization is large and thickness can be controlled by controlling the temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional diagram of nano carbon material composite body complex.    Nano carbon material composite body (1)    Substrate (2)    Nano carbon material (3)
NOVELTY - A transition-metal catalyst is supported on the surface of silicon-oxide particles, to obtain silicon-oxide catalyst particles. The catalyst particles are heated to a catalytic reaction temperature at which a nanocarbon material comprising hydrocarbons is synthesized in gaseous phase. A nanocarbon material having a helical structure, and fiber-like nanocarbon material are grown on the particle surface, to obtain a nanocarbon-material composite.    USE - Manufacture of nanocarbon-material complex for use as electron-emitting material in electronic devices (claimed) e.g. planar displays, backlights, and illumination devices, and as electrode material of batteries, fuel cells, and electrical-double-layer capacitors. Can also be used as strength reinforcing material, electromagnetic-wave absorbing material, catalyst material, and optical-medium material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of nanocarbon-material composite having large surface area, excellent processability, strength, and handleability while aggregating or mixing with other materials, with excellent structure control. Non-uniform formation and scattering are prevented. Since silicon oxide is chemically stable, it does not react with other materials. The helical structure provides high mechanical strength. The surface emitting element obtained using the composite has a simple structure, high brightness, and excellent reliability and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanocarbon-material composite consisting of silicon-oxide particles, and nanocarbon material and fiber-like nanocarbon material formed on the surface of particles directly or through metal or metallic compound; and    (2) electronic device consisting of a conducting layer provided on a substrate, and the nanocarbon-material composite provided on the conductive layer for discharging electrons by strong electric field.
NOVELTY - A lithium compound is added to a plate-shaped nickel hydroxide having planar direction particle size of 3-20 mu m and specific surface area of 50-150 m2/g, mixed and the obtained mixture is baked at 650-850 degrees C, to obtain plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide. The plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide contains a composition comprising lithium-nickel complex oxide (1).    USE - Manufacture of plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide (claimed) used as positive electrode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electronic device, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicle using gasoline engine and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery comprising plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide having excellent crystallinity provides excellent safety, favorable cycling characteristics and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium compound is added to a plate-shaped nickel hydroxide having planar direction particle size of 3-20 mu m and specific surface area of 50-150 m2/g, mixed and the obtained mixture is baked at 650-850 degrees C, to obtain plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide. The plate-shaped lithium nickel complex oxide contains a composition comprising lithium-nickel complex oxide of formula: LiyNi1-xMxO2 (1).    M=alkaline-earth metal element, aluminum, titanium, gallium, indium, silicon or transition metal element excluding nickel;    x=0-0.3;and    y=0.95-1.1.
NOVELTY - The gas bottle (1) has a resin liner (2) whose outer surface is covered by a fiber reinforced resin (3). A vent (4) formed in the fiber reinforced resin, discharges the gas between the fiber reinforced resin and resin liner.    USE - Gas bottle used as high-pressure hydrogen tank of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas between the fiber reinforced and resin liner is discharged by the vent, the discharging of the retention gas at a stretch can be prevented reliably and formation of the cracks in the fiber reinforced resin can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vent formation method of gas bottle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the gas bottle.    Gas bottle (1)    Resin liner (2)    Fiber reinforced resin (3)    Vent (4)    Nozzle (10)
NOVELTY - The burner has a vaporization chamber (6) which vaporizes liquid fuel sprayed by a nozzle, (4) and the primary air to generate a premixed gas. The inner wall of the vaporization chamber forming a spurting portion (8) connects the vaporization chamber with a vaporization mixing chamber (7). An orifice unit (15) includes a constriction portion (16) which surrounds the front end of the nozzle and tapers towards the vaporization chamber.    USE - Fuel reformation burner for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the front end of the nozzle is surrounded by the constriction portion of the orifice unit, the liquid fuel sprayed through the nozzle can be refined favorably and vaporization of liquid fuel is stimulated so that stable combustion is acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel reformation burner.    Nozzle (4)    Vaporization chamber (6)    Vaporization mixing chamber (7)    Spurting section (8)    Orifice unit (15)    Constriction portion (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the thickness of the sheet (A). The presence of the foreign materials in the sheet is detected by a charge coupled device (CCD) camera. The presence of the cracks and dent in the sheet is detected by using a laser transmission type detection machine (C).    USE - Method for detecting defect in sheet such as zirconia sheet for solid electrolyte for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the cracks and dent in the sheet can be detected by laser transmission type detection machine efficiently. Hence the defects in the sheet can be detected easily. The sheet can be manufactured simply and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet classification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for detecting defect in sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Roller conveyor (1)    Belt conveyor (2)    Sheet classification unit (3)    Sheet (A)    Laser transmission type detection machine (C)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a de-sulfurizer (4) provided between the source gas cutoff valve (8) and de-sulfurization gas shut off valve (10). The de-sulfurization gas shut off valve is opened, when the pressure detected by pressure indicator (14) is more than threshold value while performing supplementary pressure processing. The source gas cutoff valve and de-sulfurization gas shut off valve are opened, when the pressure detected by pressure indicator is less than predetermined threshold.    USE - Fuel treating apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can prevent the pressure propagation to the gas piping, while performing supplementary pressure processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel treating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel processor (2)    De-sulfurizer (4)    Source gas cutoff valve (8)    De-sulfurization gas shut off valve (10)    Pressure indicator (14)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus (200) mounted in a trunk room (110) of vehicle, accommodates a battery pack (100). The battery pack has a cooling air exhaustion mechanism (130) connected to fan unit (135B) through exhaustion duct (133) for discharging air from storage case (170) to exterior of vehicle.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of electrical storage apparatus can be improved and the noise reaching the vehicle interior can be suppressed as the length path between the fan units and inlet of supply unit is long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of hybrid vehicle with trunk room.    Battery pack (100)    Trunk room (110)    Cooling air exhaustion mechanism (130)    Exhaustion duct (133)    Fan unit (135B)    Storage case (170)    Electrical storage apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has separators (30) laminated between positive and negative electrodes (10,20). The end surface of the negative electrode is abutted against the end portions (33a-33d) along folded portions (31a-31d) of the separator. The end surface of the positive electrode is abutted against the end portions (37a-37c) along heat sealing portion (35a) of opposing surface of adjacent separator such that folded ends of separator adjoins at electrode plane.    USE - Laminated-type battery e.g. lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, electric vehicle, electric power assisted bicycle, power tool and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ends of positive and negative electrodes are sealed by the folded ends of separator adjoining at electrode plane, movement of the electrodes in the terminal direction is regulated so as to eliminate the position shift of the electrodes due to impact or vibration. Hence deterioration of battery characteristic can be prevented and positioning precision of electrodes at the time of manufacture of battery is raised. Productivity of battery is also improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated-type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of laminated-type battery.    Laminated-type battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (20)    Separators (30)    Folded portions (31a-31d)    End portions (33a-33d,37a-37c)    Heat sealing portion (35)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (100) has anode electrode (101) and cathode electrode (102). The anode electrode and/or cathode electrode is indium-tin-oxide electrode adsorbed with protein catalyst (104) which catalyzes oxidation reduction reaction.    USE - Fuel cell for electric power generation (claimed) for motor vehicle, portable apparatus and biological organism embedded mounting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell enables simple electric power generation by performing electron transfer between the protein catalyst and electrode without using mediator and promoter, and without performing special surface treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Anode electrode (101)    Cathode electrode (102)    Electrolyte (103)    Protein catalyst (104)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has ionic liquid (1) as the electrolyte solution. The pressure inside the battery is 10 kPa during the temperature of 25 degrees C.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. coin type lithium ion secondary battery used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, eco-friendly car, and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heat stability of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of coin type lithium ion secondary battery.    Ionic liquid (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Collector (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Coin type lithium ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has wirings (8,40) that are connected to electrodes and external connection terminals (9) that are electrically connected to an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) chip (1). A wiring (40) is opened by an electromagnetic switch (41) when short circuit mode of semiconductor chip is detected by a detection apparatus (43). The commutation of electric current flows into the semiconductor chip is blocked by the silicon gel coated on the wiring (8).    USE - Semiconductor device for inverter system (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit current is interrupted by the silicon gel coated on the wiring at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inverter system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of semiconductor device viewed from wiring board side to resin mold side. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    IGBT chip (1)    Wirings (8,40)    External connection terminal (9)    Electromagnetic switch (41)    Detection apparatus (43)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several capacitor elements (2) having a pair of electrode terminal (21) connected in parallel between a positive electrode bus plate (31) and negative electrode bus plate (32). A positive electrode external terminal (41) and negative electrode external terminal (42) are connected to an external power supply. The volume of capacitor elements is made smaller by setting shorter electric circuit lengths between the positive electrode external terminal and electrode terminal, and negative electrode external terminal and electrode terminal.    USE - Capacitor apparatus for inverter used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the amplitude of several capacitor elements is reduced and vibration of capacitor apparatus is suppressed without reducing electrostatic capacitance value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the capacitor apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor apparatus (1)    Capacitor element (2)    Electrode terminal (21)    Positive electrode bus plate (31)    Negative electrode bus plate (32)    Positive electrode external terminal (41)    Negative electrode external terminal (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (19) has a direct current (DC)-DC converter (13) that is connected to an electrical storage unit (11) comprising a capacitor. The storage unit is connected to input terminal (37) of DC-DC converter (35). The converters are controlled by control circuit (55), to perform the charging/discharging operation of storage unit. The charging/discharging operation of storage unit is performed continuously so that storage unit is heated up to preset temperature when the phases of electric current supplied from converters to storage unit are deviated to 180 degrees .    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging operation of electrical storage unit is performed continuously so that the electrical storage unit can be heated up efficiently without consuming large amount of fuel and power. Thus, the operational efficiency of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage unit (11)    DC-DC converters (13,35)    Electrical storage apparatus (19)    Input terminal (37)    Control circuit (55)
NOVELTY - A calculating unit calculates the electric power during drive of sub driving wheel. A switching control unit switches a switching unit (66) to electricity supply state or non-energization state according to the direct-current (DC) voltage and direct current. A control unit generates the regenerated electric power, when the switching unit is switched to electricity supply state. The electric power generation command value is controlled, so that the electric power generated by generator (4) is converted into electric power calculated by calculating unit.    USE - Regenerated electric power control apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation amount of generator can be controlled suitably without requiring the electric-power-generation-amount control unit. The steering stability of vehicle is improved, since the electric power generated by generator is stably supplied to the inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for regenerated electric power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power electronic unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (4)    Inverter (6)    Motor (8)    Power consumption circuit (34)    Switching unit (66)
NOVELTY - The power module has a heat sink (a) mounted with a three-phase bridge type power inverter, and a drive board, a shielding board, and a control board arranged in upper direction. A U-phase current transformer board (eu) is set to detect the U-phase current. A W-phase current transformer board (ew) is set to detect W-phase current. A U-phase output conductor (U3) and the U-phase current transformer are arranged at one inner side corner. A W-phase output conductor (W3) and the W-phase current transformer are arranged at the other inner side corner.    USE - Power module for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink, current transformers, boards, and the conductors can be arranged integrally, compactly, and reliably, and wiring operations in the adjoining positions of the phases can be performed efficiently, while attaining reduction of wiring inductance by the generation of reverse direction parallel electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the back view and the top view of the power module in the sub-assembly state.    U-phase output conductor (U3)    W-phase output conductor (W3)    Heat sink (a)    U-phase current transformer board (eu)    W-phase current transformer board (ew)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (7) has a calculation unit (11) that calculates the internal resistance of the battery (3) based on the electric current and voltage of the battery at the time of cranking of engine (2). Another calculation unit (12) calculates soak time from the key OFF state of the engine, according to the calculated internal resistance of the battery. Another calculation unit (13) calculates the capacity of the battery based on the dark current capacity of the battery according to the calculated soak time.    USE - Control apparatus of battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Management of dark current capacity of the battery can be exactly performed at low cost and at low power consumption, without increasing the number of components, as the soak time of battery is grasped by calculating internal resistance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control apparatus provided in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Engine (2)    Battery (3)    Control apparatus (7)    Calculation units (11-13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an internal resistance setting unit (11) to calculate internal resistance of the battery (3) at the time of cranking of the engine (2). A soak time setting unit (12) calculates the soak time of the battery based on the calculated internal resistance. A capacity control unit (13) resets the battery capacity in the capacity correlated with the open circuit voltage at the time of cranking of the engine when the soak time exceeds predetermined time.    USE - Control apparatus of battery for electric equipment mounted in motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - The open circuit voltage of the battery can be detected correctly at low cost for battery stabilization. The remaining capacity of the battery can be reset and the state of the battery can be managed exactly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus of battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (2)    Battery (3)    Internal resistance setting unit (11)    Soak time setting unit (12)    Capacity control unit (13)
NOVELTY - The manufacture method involves using a trench isolation technique, in which the trench (42) is doped using a solid source with boron wafers. The insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is formed in a silicon capsule having an epitaxial layer (48) on a substrate (49). The deep trench, provided for protecting the periphery of the IGBT, is defined crossing the epitaxial layer to the substrate. The walls (46) of the trench is uniformly processed using boron nitride. The trench is filled with polycrystalline silicon (47).    USE - RB-IGBT manufacture method for making IGBT devices with reverse blocking capability used in e.g. renewable energy sources like photovoltaic fuel cells. Can be used in e.g. engine control, transport, elevators, cranes, presses, processing industry, converters for submarine applications, converters for sensitive atmospheres in hospitals, and drives in aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced cost of the starting time and process time of the RB-IGBT manufacture method. Ensures improved and simplified manufacture of RB-IGBT with reduced cost. Performs optimized surface cleaning process and isolation trench definition process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic illustration showing the termination region, isolation by trench, and line of cut of the RB-IGBT.    Trench (42)    Walls (46)    Polycrystalline silicon (47)    Epitaxial layer (48)    Substrate (49)
NOVELTY - The method involves changing operation mode of construction machine to time control mode after confirming that the operation of machine is stopped. A motor is driven at preset speed and torque. A capacitor is raised from preset charging start voltage to preset charging end voltage. The capacitance of capacitor is computed based on speed and torque value during the control mode, start and ends voltages, time required by capacitor to reach charging end voltage. The deterioration state is determined by comparing computed capacitance with reference capacitance.    USE - Determination method for determining deterioration state of electrical storage apparatus e.g. capacitor in hybrid construction machine. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of electrical storage apparatus is determined simply without using additional components such as current sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration state determination apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart illustrating the determination process of electrical storage apparatus deterioration state.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle i.e. battery replaceable type fuel cell forklift (51), has a controller for controlling operation of the vehicle and restricting operation of the vehicle when a voltage measured by a voltmeter is less than a predetermined threshold voltage. A fuel cell unit (FU) includes a voltage conversion unit which converts voltage of a power charged in a capacitor to a target voltage that is set to be greater than or equal to the threshold voltage. The conversion unit supplies a power supply destination with power of which voltage is converted to the target voltage.    USE - Industrial vehicle i.e. battery replaceable type fuel cell forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage conversion unit converts the voltage of the power charged in the capacitor to the target voltage that is set to be greater than or equal to the threshold voltage, so that issuance of predetermined warnings and the operation restrictions in the vehicle are avoided, thus continuously using a voltage sensor and the controller, even when using the cell unit in place of a lead-acid battery. The vehicle controller does not restrict operation of the forklift even when the voltage of the power from the cell unit becomes low. The vehicle is optionally powerable by the lead-acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a battery replaceable type fuel cell forklift.    Lead-acid battery (B)    Fuel cell unit (FU)    Battery replaceable type fuel cell forklift (51)    Battery compartment (52)
NOVELTY - The washer has a frame configured to be supported on a support surface i.e. ground, and a prime mover coupled to the frame, where the frame includes two frame members. An accessory tray (20) coupled to the frame includes a main body portion (26) extending between the two frame members. A hose hook portion (40) extending from the main body portion comprises a hose hook surface that is concave with respect to the support surface, where the hose hook portion supports an accessory e.g. hose, in a suspended position above the support surface.    USE - Pressure washer.    ADVANTAGE - The accessory tray can be used on most pressure washers regardless of the frame's angle of inclination, and the hose hook surface is concave and allows accessories such as wands, spray guns and hoses to hang generally normal to the ground regardless of the angle of the pressure washer frame relative to the ground.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The prime mover is one of an engine, electric motor, and a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an accessory tray for a pressure washer.    Accessory tray (20)    Main body portion (26)    Accessory supporting portion (34)    Apertures (36)    Hose hook portion (40)
NOVELTY - The voltage detection circuit (1A) has a coil (5) that is connected between positive terminal and negative terminal of a battery (3). A magnetoresistive device (RM) of bridge circuit (7) is magnetically coupled to the coil. An amplification circuit is used for amplifying the signal from the magnetoresistive device. A differential amplification circuit (9) is connected between the two output terminals (DO1,DO2) of the bridge circuit.    USE - Voltage detection circuit of voltage detection system (claimed) for detecting voltage of battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for supplying electric power to hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery can be detected in real time using a simple structure, as the use of input and output side switches is eliminated. The changes in voltage of the battery can be accurately detected even when the change of magnetic resistance in the magnetoresistive device is very weak.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for voltage detection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage detection circuit.    Voltage detection circuit (1A)    Battery (3)    Coil (5)    Bridge circuit (7)    Differential amplification circuit (9)    Output terminals of bridge circuit (DO1,DO2)    Magnetoresistive device (RM)
NOVELTY - The cell (12) has a canister including a fuel reservoir for holding a quantity of liquid fuel. A burner is mounted upon the canister and comprises a wick holding aperture that opens into the fuel reservoir. The wick includes continuous strands of wicking material extending from an end of the wick to another end of the wick, where the fraction representing less than of the continuous strands that are located within an U-shaped crown of the wick is severed in a manner to create a region of bristles at the crown and without entirely severing the wick at the crown.    USE - Liquid fuel cell for use in a table lamp to produce intimate table lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The fraction representing less than of the continuous strands that are located within the U-shaped crown of the wick is severed in a manner to create a region of bristles at the crown and without entirely severing the wick at the crown, thus enhancing rapid and efficient lighting of the wick at the U-shaped crown. The cell contains a fuel with a high flash point, thus increasing safety of the cells. The cell enables a table lamp in relatively smaller size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shortening ignition time of a liquid fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view illustrating a table lamp.    Table lamp (10)    Liquid fuel cell (12)    Base (13)    Transparent removable chimney or globe (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a wafer substrate (32) with two planar surfaces, and depositing a complementary metal oxide semiconductor circuitry (34) on one of the surfaces. Apertures (33) are etched into the substrate, and a flexible membrane (50) is deposited on a sacrificial material in the apertures. Another substrate is formed in the other planar surface to define a chamber (58) with fluid at reference pressure. The membrane deflects between reference pressure and fluid pressure, and the circuitry converts the deflection of the membrane into an output signal indicative of fluid pressure.    USE - Method for fabricating a pressure sensor e.g. capacitative-type sensor, using micro-electro mechanical (MEMS) technology to sense fluid pressure or air pressure in pneumatic tire (claimed) of a car, aircraft, ship and fuel cell. Can also be used for piezo-resistive sensor, resonant pressure sensor and force compensation pressure sensor, in high-speed wind tunnel, boiler, dish-washing machine and iron, to monitor explosion.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing random noise and improving accuracy of the circuitry. The method allows roof layers of the sensor to prevent smaller particles from contacting the flexible membrane, such that a top cover has greater structural rigidity while protecting the membrane, thus preventing roof guard layers from being damaged during installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a capacitative pressure sensor.    Capacitative sensor (30)    Wafer substrate (32)    Apertures (33)    Complementary metal oxide semiconductor circuitry (34)    Flexible membrane (50)    Chamber (58)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion conductive glass ceramics comprises zirconium oxide (0.5-2.5 mass%).    USE - Lithium ion conductive glass ceramics for solid electrolyte used in lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion conductive glass ceramics is high in lithium ion conductivity, high in thermal stability of a raw glass and easy for molding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for producing a glass ceramics comprising melting a raw glass containing (mass%) lithium oxide (3.5-5), diphosphorus pentoxide (50-55), germanium oxide (10-30), titanium oxide (8-22), zirconium oxide (0.5-2.5), and M2O3 (5-12); molding the molten raw glass; and heat treating the molded raw glass to deposit a crystalline phase of Li1+x+zMx(Ge1-yTiy)2-xP3-zSizO12; and    (B) a method for producing a solid electrolyte for lithium battery comprising grinding the glass ceramics, and polishing it.    M=Al or Ga;    x=greater than 0 but less than or equal to 0.6;    y= greater than or equal to 0.2 but less than 0.8; and    z=0-0.5.
NOVELTY - The cover has an isolation layer (1) connected to a cover layer (2). The isolation layer is connected with an isolation layer (6) at connection points (3a) such that a cavity (4) is formed. The cover layers and/or the isolation layers are connected at the connection points using high frequency, ultrasonic effect, temperature effect, a mechanical unit and/or adhesives. The layers (1, 6) consist of polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene fleece, polyurethane foam, polypropylene foam, polystyrene foam, polyamide foam or cellular rubber.    USE - Isolation cover for protecting an electrical device i.e. battery (claimed), in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover layers improve the isolation effect and protect the isolation layers against foreign influences such as water, oil, fuel and chemical liquids without large additional complexity and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an isolation cover.    Isolation layers (1, 6)    Cover layers (2)    Connection points (3a)    Cavity (4)    Joining surfaces (7)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a main contact comprising two separately adjustable poles (4.1, 4.2) for connecting an intermediate circuit capacitor (2) as two-pole with a voltage source (5). A series connection of a switch (6) with a pre-charging circuit is provided parallel to one of the poles. The pre-charging circuit is formed as a current source (3) and/or as a semiconductor operated in a linear range. The switch is formed as a relay or semiconductor. Semiconductor components are provided in the current source.    USE - Charging circuit for charging an intermediate circuit capacitor that is connected upstream to an inverter that is utilized for operating an electrical machine in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-charging circuit is formed as a current source and/or as semiconductor operated in the linear range, so that the charging process can be performed with constant current using the current source, thus reducing the charging time. The current source is adjustable independent of the switch or automatically with the time delay by the switch, so that the operation of switch under load is avoided, thus reducing wear and increasing the life span of the circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging an intermediate circuit capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charging circuit for an intermediate circuit capacitor with a current source.    Charging circuit (1)    Intermediate circuit capacitor (2)    Current source (3)    Separately adjustable poles (4.1, 4.2)    Voltage source (5)    Switch (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (10) comprising an anode (12) and cathode (14) that are supplied with hydrogen and compressed air, through an anode inlet (16) and a cathode inlet (20), respectively. The hydrogen is discharged through a cathode outlet (22) and supplied to the cathode through an anode outlet (18). A pump (26) and an expander are provided for active conveying of the hydrogen from the anode to the cathode. The pump and the expander are arranged between the anode outlet and the cathode inlet. A control unit controls the pump and expander.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving an electric motor of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pump and the expander are provided for active conveying of the hydrogen from the anode to the cathode, thus efficiently removing nitrogen contained in the air, and removing water from the anode, and improving functionality of the system, without impairing ionization of the hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Anode inlet (16)    Anode outlet (18)    Cathode inlet (20)    Cathode outlet (22)    Pump (26)
NOVELTY - The absorber has permanent magnets (4), which are moved back and forth and guided in a non-ferromagnetic housing (3) that is surrounded by a coil (2). A magnetic field is produced and acts against a direction of the permanent magnets to absorb forces. The absorber produces current when vibrations are developed. The produced current is guided into an evaluation circuit to store the developed vibrations as energy for charging a battery. The circuit includes a potentiometer that is integrated in an armature of a vehicle interior as an operating element for adjustment of a chassis (5).    USE - Induction impact and/or vibration absorber for use in a chassis of a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. lorry, for absorbing vibrations.    ADVANTAGE - The produced current is guided into the evaluation circuit to store the developed vibrations as energy for charging the battery, thus protecting the battery against high voltages. The evaluation circuit includes the potentiometer that is integrated in the armature of the vehicle interior as the operating element for adjustment of the chassis, thus regulating tenseness of the chassis by changing ohmic resistance, and hence ensuring comfortability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an induction impact and/or vibration absorber.    Body (1)    Coil (2)    Non-ferromagnetic housing (3)    Permanent magnets (4)    Chassis (5)
NOVELTY - Accumulator battery comprises nickel metal halide (NiMH) hydride cells (B), lithium ion cells, and/or lithium polymer cells, and ultracapacitors (C) connected in serial-parallel connection.    USE - Accumulator battery for compressing ignition and spark-ignition combustion engines or battery equipment for all types of motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has the same qualitative characteristics without the use of electronic control unit and eliminates existing lead accumulators. The battery does not contain lead, sulfuric acid solution or other dangerous or toxic substances in unbound form, and is ecologically harmless. The battery provides higher initiation current in operating temperatures. The battery eliminates the lower discharging current, needs on nominal voltage, and required capacity or other demands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) connecting accumulator battery; and    (2) use of accumulator in serial-parallel permanent connection creating monolithic unit as initiation accumulator battery for compressing ignition and spark-ignition combustion engines or battery equipment for all types of motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of accumulator battery charging and discharging.    NiMH hydride cells (B)    Ultracapacitors (C)
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic control unit (10) provided with a control module (11) for controlling thermal regulation of a fuel cell (1) and air supply circuit. The control module controls output of the system depending on current intensity delivered by the fuel cell, temperature in the fuel cell and pressure in membrane (1a) of the fuel cell, while complying with zero water balance in the fuel cell. The temperature in the fuel cell is ranged between minimum and maximum temperatures, and the pressure at the membrane of the fuel cell is ranged between minimum and maximum pressures.    USE - Fuel cell system for providing energy in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for providing energy for stationary application and in aeronautical field.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system ensures improved maintenance of the membrane of the fuel cell in better functional state and effectively limits the degradation of the membrane of the fuel cell while considering constraints of temperature, pressure and carbon monoxide poisoning the membrane of the fuel cell, thus dynamically maximizing the output of the system in real time by the control module of the electronic control unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Membrane (1a)    Conduit (7)    Electronic control unit (10)    Control module (11)
NOVELTY - An energy storage device has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte solution. The energy storage device contains a benzene-containing compound (I) (0.5-50 wt.%) having molecular weight of 366-500 charged/discharged by dope/dedope reaction to the electrolyte solution.    USE - Energy storage device is used for electrical double layer capacitor, redox type capacitor, lithium ion electrolyte type capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery for household electronic appliance and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device has excellent charging/discharging capacitance, output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy storage device has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte solution. The energy storage device contains a benzene-containing compound of formula (I) (0.5-50 wt.%) having molecular weight of 366-500 charged/discharged by dope/dedope reaction to the electrolyte solution.    R1,R2,R7,R12,R17=amino, acyl, cyano, ester, amide, alkoxycarbonyl, 1-5C alkyl, 1-2C alkoxy, H, fluoro or 1-2C fluoroalkyl, or methyl, methoxy, fluoro or H;and    R3-R6,R8-R11,R13-R16,R18-R22=nitro, amino, acyl, cyano, ester, amide, sulfonyl ester, 1-5C alkyl, 1-2C alkoxy, 1-2C fluoroalkyl, fluoro or H, or nitro, amino, acyl, cyano, ester, amide, sulfonyl ester, methyl, methoxy, fluoro or H.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a laminated structure (800) of battery units, which is positioned in contact with a sealing element (700) and a membrane electrode assembly on a separator (600). The edge of a seal portion is integrated with the edge of laminated structure while attaching the sealing element at a specific region surrounding the separator. A rib (720) surrounded by a short circuit suppression rib (730) is made to contact the separator at the edge portion.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be assembled easily and the degradability of the fuel cell can be improved effectively while suppressing the short circuit between battery units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery unit.    Separator (600)    Sealing element (700)    Rib (720)    Short circuit suppression rib (730)    Laminated structure (800)
NOVELTY - The electrode sheet has electrode layer that is formed at both surfaces of a collector (1) made of metal-fiber. The surface of collector is covered with metal having resistivity lower than the metal fiber.    USE - Electrode sheet for electrical double layer capacitor for load leveling power supply used in electric or hybrid vehicle and solar electric power generation energy storage system. Can also be used in mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode sheet with high energy density and low internal resistance can be achieved by forming electrode layer at both surfaces of collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the production apparatus of electrode sheet.    Collector (1)    Molding roll (2)    Fine particle supply apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) consists of positive electrode (11), negative electrode (12), separator (13) containing polyolefin or glass fiber provided between the electrodes, and electrolyte containing sulfolane, fluorine-containing ether solvent and lithium bispenta-fluoroethane sulfonic acid imide as solute. The positive electrode contains lithium containing transition metal oxide as positive electrode active material. The negative material contains lithium ion occluding/discharging active material.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of mobile telephone, notebook type personal computers, portable information terminals, electronic dictionary, game machine devices, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and transport devices.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent high temperature storage stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structure of cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Positive electrode lead (14)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane has period length (L) measured along membrane surface direction using small angle X-ray diffraction analyzer, of 52-64.9 nm such that satisfying preset relation.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but not limited to motor vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer, portable terminal, digital camera, portable compact disk, magnetic disk, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, per robot, electric power assisted bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has constant high proton conduction degree in film thickness direction, and excellent structural stability and water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane has period length (L) measured along membrane surface direction using small angle X-ray diffraction analyzer, of 52-64.9 nm such that satisfying the relation: L=( lambda )1/(2sin(2( theta )i/2)), where 2( theta )i is the scattering angle of membrane surface direction and ( lambda )1 is the wavelength of X-ray during measurement of scattering angle of membrane surface direction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional structure of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Proton conductive membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14a,14b)    Gas diffusion layers (16a,16b)    Separators (18a,18b)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has structure comprising positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (1) provided opposite to each other through electrolyte layer (3) containing buffering substance. Enzyme is immobilized on positive electrode(s) and negative electrode. An imidazole ring-containing compound is used as buffering substance in the electrolyte layer (3). Fuel cell contains acid selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, phosphoric acid, and/or sulfuric acid.    USE - Fuel cell is used for electronic device (claimed). Uses includes but are not limited to motor vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, aircraft, rocket, space craft, construction machine, machine tool, electric power generation system, mobile device and personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent buffering capability even during high output operation and provides electronic device having high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)
NOVELTY - The system (100a) has fuel cell (11) having cathode and anode. A fuel gas supply device (16) supplies fuel gas containing hydrogen and an oxidizing agent gas supply device (17) supplies oxidizing agent gas containing oxygen. The water supply mechanisms (27-29) supply water to the cathode and anode of fuel cell. A control device (20) is configured to control water supply mechanisms so that water is supplied to anode and/or cathode, and to raise dew point of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas so that electrical connection between fuel cell and load is disconnected.    USE - Fuel cell system used as motive power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since raise dew point of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas are raised, the water content of polymer electrolyte membrane can be raised relatively, the deterioration of polymer electrolyte membrane can be suppressed and the fuel cell system with outstanding durability can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Fuel gas supply device (16)    Oxidizing agent gas supply device (17)    Control device (20)    Water supply mechanisms (27-29)    Fuel cell system (100a)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply apparatus has several electric power supply elements (2) provided in a main case (1). A fire extinguisher tank (3) is provided in the state of opposing the electric power supply elements. An open portion (3a) is provided between each power supply element and the fire extinguisher tank for sensing heat of the electric power supply element and opening the fire extinguisher tank.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for electronic device (claimed) in motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in emergency power equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal temperature raise of the electric power supply element is prevented reliably by blowing fire extinguisher from the tank to the applicable electric power supply element. The size of the electric power supply apparatus is reduced by reducing the quantity of fire extinguisher and blowing the fire extinguisher in a wide range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric power supply apparatus.    Main case (1)    Electric power supply element (2)    Fire extinguisher tank (3)    Open portion (3a)    Fire extinguisher (5)    Lid (11)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (1) separated by a proton conductor. Glucose dehydrogenase and diaphorase are fixed on the negative electrode using the immobilization material composed of a poly-L-lysine and glutaraldehyde. The mass ratio of poly-L-lysine and glutaraldehyde is 5:1-80:1.    USE - Fuel cell is used for electronic devices (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, personal computers, mobile devices, robot, game machine device, camcorder, domestic electrical equipment, and industrial commodity.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method easily and safely provides fuel cell with reduced size, and improved current density and retention rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel cell;    (2) electronic device;    (3) enzyme fixed electrode; and    (4) manufacture of enzyme fixed electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the view of the bio-fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane has period length (L) measured along membrane surface direction using small angle X-ray diffraction analyzer, of less than 52 nm such that satisfying preset relation.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but not limited to motor vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer, portable terminal, digital camera, portable compact disk, magnetic disk, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, per robot, electric power assisted bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent proton conduction degree in film thickness direction, and favorable intensity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane has period length (L) measured along membrane surface direction using small angle X-ray diffraction analyzer, of less than 52 nm such that satisfying the relation: L=( lambda )1/(2sin(2( theta )i/2)), where 2( theta )i is the scattering angle of membrane surface direction and ( lambda )1 is the wavelength of X-ray during measurement of scattering angle of membrane surface direction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional structure of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Proton conductive membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14a,14b)    Gas diffusion layers (16a,16b)    Separators (18a,18b)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode layer formed on the collector. The electrode layer contains an electrode active material and a binder. The electrode active material is mutually bonded with the composite particle (14) using the binder.    USE - Electrode is used for hybrid capacitors (claimed). e.g. electrical double layer capacitor for memory backup power supply in personal computers. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, solar electric power-generation energy storage system, and lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent productivity, binding property and electrostatic capacitance. The electrode has lower internal resistance, and uniform high-speed doping of lithium ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the view of the production apparatus of the sheet for manufacturing hybrid capacitors.    Metal fiber sheet (11)    Rolls (12)    Fine particle supply apparatus (13)    Composite particle (14)
NOVELTY - A unit cell layer (19) has a cathode active material layer (13) at the surface of a cathode collector (11). The active material layer has several binders having different specific gravities, with more number of binders provided at the surface of cathode collector. The specific gravity of a binder near the surface of the cathode collector is 1.9 to 5 times greater than the specific gravity of another binder in the active material layer.    USE - Electrode of battery such as lithium-ion secondary battery used as power source for driving electrical motor of vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car and fuel-cell car. Can also be used in nickel hydride secondary battery, sodium ion secondary battery, potassium ion secondary battery, nickel cadmium battery, bipolar battery, polymer gel electrolyte type battery, polymer solid electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness between the cathode collector and cathode active material layer is improved. Hence deterioration of output characteristics under high temperature condition is suppressed and the lifespan and durability of the battery can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of stacked type lithium-ion secondary battery.    Cathode collector (11)    Anode collectors (12)    Active material layer (13)    Unit cell layer (19)    Battery element (21)
NOVELTY - A composite of metal sulfide and metal oxide comprises metal sulfide containing nickel sulfide, copper sulfide and/or iron sulfide, and metal oxide partially covered with metal sulfide.    USE - Composite of metal sulfide and metal oxide is used for lithium secondary battery positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used for power supply of electronic device such as portable communication apparatus and notebook computer, and motor drive of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite of metal sulfide and metal oxide has improved cycle characteristics and marinating high charge/discharge capacity and excellent electrical conductivity possessed by metal sulfide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite of metal sulfide and metal oxide, which involves dispersing metal sulfide in aqueous solution containing metal salt, drying aqueous solution and adhering metal salt to metal sulfide, heat-processing resulting component at 400-900 degrees C under sulfur-containing atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The driver has direct current (DC)-alternating current (AC) conversion circuit (1) having several switching elements. A detection circuit (2) detects current flowing in motor coil of the brushless DC motor. A comparison circuit (3) generates overcurrent detection signal when detected current reaches overcurrent threshold value. A control circuit (4) stops supplying electric power to switching elements during primary and secondary cut-off times when overcurrent detection signal is generated in start phase and stationary phase respectively.    USE - Brushless direct current (DC) motor driver for fuel cell apparatus or heat pump apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the switching elements can be lowered effectively in regular phase by stopping supply of electric power to switching elements during primary and secondary cut-off times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the brushless direct current motor driver. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC-AC conversion circuit (1)    Detection circuit (2)    Comparison circuit (3)    Control circuit (4)    Delay circuit (5)
NOVELTY - Biopolymer derived from Eucommia ulmoides is obtained by decaying E.ulmoides biologically and acquiring E.ulmoides degradation product, and washing the degradation product.    USE - The biopolymer derived from E.ulmoides is useful in producing biopolymer processed products (claimed) and as industrial materials such as household appliance substrate, fuel cell, insulating film, seismic isolation property raw material, sound-insulation raw material and biofuel, in automobile industry, and as carbon neutral polymer.    ADVANTAGE - The biopolymer is safe and can be prepared by a simple process within a short period of time, without causing environmental pollution. The preparation of biopolymer does not require large sized installation, hence preparation can be carried out in mountainous area. The biopolymer contains trans-isoprenoids as major components and has high molecular weight and shape of solid elastomer. The biopolymer is a hard rubber with high surface hardness and has excellent thermoplasticity, electric insulation, wear-resistance, tensile strength, acid resistance, and alkali resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (i) method of preparing the biopolymer, involves decaying E.ulmoides biologically and acquiring degradation product, and then washing the degradation product; and (ii) biopolymer processed products derived from E.ulmoides, obtained by processing the above-cited biopolymer.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a display module (102) including display screen (112) e.g. organic LED, for receiving and displaying advertisement content e.g. advertisement content, and mounted on a vehicle i.e. bus (200). An array of solar panels (104) provides power to the display module, and is mounted on the vehicle. A storage module stores the received contents, and a rechargeable lithium ion battery (106) is charged by the solar panels to provide power to the display module. The display module is configured with an electrical interface (110) i.e. DVD reader, to receive the contents.    USE - Advertisement display system for displaying an advertisement content e.g. dynamic advertisement content and static advertisement content, on a vehicle e.g. bus, car and train and subway, to disseminate information regarding a product or service to consuming population for promoting business and for distinguishing products and services from competing products and services in a market.    ADVANTAGE - The system precludes manual changing of stickers to change advertisements displayed on a vehicle, precludes static display of advertisements displayed on the vehicle, and displays the advertisements on the vehicle in environmental-friendly and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical interface is selected from one of universal serial bus interface, wireless communication port, infrared port, compact disk reader and DVD reader.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an advertisement display system mounted on a bus for displaying advertisements.    Advertisement display system (100)    Display module (102)    Solar panels (104)    Rechargeable lithium ion battery (106)    Electrical interface (110)    Display screen (112)    Bus (200)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of battery cells (125, 130) electrically coupled to produce a voltage at a terminal. The set of battery cells includes a set of junction areas (135) longitudinally arranged such that an end of one battery cell faces an end of another battery cell. A venting end (128) of the battery cell (125) does not face a non-venting end of the latter battery cell in a majority of the areas. The non-venting end of each battery cell is a negative polarity and the venting end of each battery cell is a positive polarity.    USE - Apparatus for assembling a battery pack i.e. lithium-ion battery pack, for powering an electronic device e.g. notebook computer, cell phone, camera, and for providing electrical power to transportation vehicle e.g. electric car, electric bus, and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are longitudinally arranged and form junction areas between the battery cells, so that the venting end of one cell faces another venting end of another cell, thus ensuring that the gases do not penetrate through an adjacent battery cell's non-venting end, and minimizing battery cell thermal cascading as the hot gases from one venting end impinges only on another venting end.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram representing two battery cells longitudinally arranged and forming a junction area between the two battery cells, where the junction area includes a venting end of both of the battery cells.    Battery cells (125, 130)    Venting ends (128, 132)    Junction areas (135)    Wires (140-150)
NOVELTY - A heat sink structure for a fuel cell system includes: a heat sink element located on the external side of the cathode of a membrane battery set of a fuel cell system and being in contact with the frame of the cathode of the membrane battery seat. Thus, the heat generated by the cathode of the membrane battery set of the fuel cell system is conducted to the heat sink element in order to reduce the temperature of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The device has a permanent magnet positioned at a top part of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. A direct current magnet coil is positioned in an engine piston. An inverter is equipped with an external circular ring, an electric brush and an internal circle, and is integrally positioned at a joint between a connecting rod and a crankshaft. A direct current power supply forms an electric loop together with the magnet coil via the inverter. A bottom part of the cylinder of the engine has another permanent magnet. The magnetic coil is provided with an iron core made of soft iron.    USE - Auxiliary power device for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides magnetic field that produces an auxiliary push to the engine piston to push the engine piston to move, when the engine works, thus ensuring the output power unchanged under a condition of reducing the supplied oil quantity to the engine and reducing the oil consumption of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an internal combustion engine's auxiliary power device.
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple through-holes formed on feet on two sides of a water pump body. The water pump body is placed on a bottom plate of a fork truck. Screw holes are formed on the bottom plate corresponding to the through-holes on the feet of the water pump body. Multiple screws or bolts are passed through the through-holes on the feet of the water pump body and locked in the screw holes on the bottom plate to fix a water pump to the bottom plate of the fork truck.    USE - Water pump mounting structure for a fuel cell of a fork truck.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids the water pump to slide or shock randomly in the motion of the fork truck since the water pump for the fuel cell is locked to the bottom plate of the fork truck via the screws or bolts, and ensures operation of the water pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a water pump mounting structure.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a battery box equipped near a rear part of a front camber beam. A framework protection bar is equipped on a front side surface of the front camber beam by welding or a fastening member. The framework protection bar is transversely and symmetrically equipped on left and right sides of the front camber beam, where the protection bar is square shaped or Chinese character shaped.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is prevented from damage by direct collision. The bicycle is simple in structure, convenient to operate and has strong practicability. The bicycle is not interfered by assembling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery main plate fixed on a top surface of a car, and sliding grooves formed at two sides of the main plate. An external side of the sliding groove is equipped with an electric expansion joint. A sliding rail is installed in the sliding groove. Two solar battery plates are fixed on the sliding rails. A top surface of the solar battery plates is formed in an arc shape.    USE - Car sunshade temperature-reducing device.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion joint switch installed on the driving room panel can move the two solar battery plates to the front and back of the car to shield the front and back car windows when the car is parked in sunshine, thus preventing the sunshine from directly irradiating to the car. The moved solar battery panel produces electric power under the irradiation of sunshine to provide the electric power for operating the air conditioner to reduce the temperature in the car, so that the car is prevented from being insolated by the sun, thus improving convenience of the driver and passengers sitting in the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a car sunshade temperature-reducing device.
NOVELTY - Modifier for fuel cells comprises 1st pipe (92) which forms a channel where fuel raw material for modification and/or modified gas passes, 2nd pipe (93) which forms a 2nd channel connected to the 1st channel, fixed part (86) opposite the 2nd pipe, heater which heats the 1st and 2nd channel, and absorption part (900) on the 1st or 2nd channel which absorbs difference of thermal expansion of the 1st and second channel.    USE - Modifier for producing modified gas for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The difference of thermal expansion of the 1st and 2nd channel is reduced, thus increasing durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the modification part of the modifier.(Drawing includes non-English language texts).    Modification part (2)    Fixed part (86)    1st pipe (92)    2nd pipe (93)    Absorption part (900)
NOVELTY - The system acquires electrostatic capacitance of capacitor at interface of electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer based on alternating current impedance of fuel cell, and performs diagnosis of internal moisture-content in membrane based on capacitance. The frequency characteristics are drawn based on electrochemical reaction in membrane by using frequency of current and capacitance. The frequency band of current is set to preset value until point of inflexion at which inclination of damping of capacitance changes, when capacitances of both characteristics overlap.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnosis of internal moisture-content of electrolytic membrane can be performed precisely and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the frequency characteristics of electrostatic capacitance of capacitor and alternating current impedance of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an assembly supplementary metal fuel cell. The great proportion of traditional chemical battery is disposable. After the disposable battery exhausting the electricity and abandoning, it still has a complete battery structure. It will cause the environmental pollution once again, thereby the resulted harm is far greater than the advantage. The traditional chemical battery power capacity is quite low, especially the disposable battery has even larger loss versus profit ratio. The assembly supplementary metal fuel cell of this invention has an endurable housing, its fuel can be replenished, and its energy density is much higher than the one of the disposable battery. According to the viewpoint of""environmental protection index"",""economic index""and""functional index"", the contribution of this invention for environmental protection, the economic effect, and functional performance is far better than those of the disposable battery. The shell of the assembly supplementary metal fuel cell is disassembled/assembled easily, the colloidal metal fuel is supplementary quickly, and it can be used repeatedly for ultra times. Each time after replenishing the fuel, the electric energy per unit weight, i.e. the energy density, is much higher than the one of the traditional battery. The colloidal metal fuel can be added easily, and the electrolyte is not easily infiltrative. Consequently, the novel battery is highly environmental protection concept with high performance. Therefore, it is economic, safe, and practical.
NOVELTY - The structure has a mechanism provided for attaching a fuel tank (24) to a vehicle. A fixing member (50) i.e. metal flat plate, is located in both ends in axial direction of the fuel tank. A cylinder part of the fuel tank is extended and touched at axial direction of the fuel tank using a holding member (52) i.e. metal pipe. Expansion displacement of the fuel tank is absorbed, while the holding member slides in the cylinder part of the fuel tank to circumferential direction. A fuel gas control valve is attached to a fuel gas pipe line by vicinity of the fuel tank.    USE - Structure for mounting a fuel i.e. natural gas, tank in motor vehicle i.e. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure of the fuel tank absorbs the expansion displacement of the fuel tank using simple structure reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel tank mounting structure.    Fuel tank (24)    Valve (24a)    Fixing member (50)    Holding member (52)    Connection member (54)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has controller (7) which feedback-controls the source gas supply device (9) so that the detection temperature of modifier is turned into preset temperature. The indication of abnormality is reported when source gas flow volume added by feedback-control with respect to source gas flow volume target value according to electric power generation amount of fuel cell (5) is more than threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The detection of gas leakage during electric power generation can be attained so that the operation of fuel cell system can be performed safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel processor (1)    Fuel cell (5)    Controller (7)    Source gas supply device (9)    Temperature detector (11)
NOVELTY - The socket (6) has a main portion (61) and a valve mechanism, where a plug for supplying fuel to fuel cell is detachably attached to main portion. A plug holding structure (66) is maintained in the socket main portion, which can slide along axial direction when the plug for fuel cell is inserted.    USE - Socket for fuel cell (claimed) used in e.g. portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Insertion of plug is made easy and the damage can be suppressed. The connection state of plug can be maintained in the socket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of socket.    Socket (6)    Socket main portion (61)    Rear end side inner cylinder (62)    Plug holding structure (66)    Cylindrical seal portion (68)
NOVELTY - The circuit (100) has power supply (10) connected to cooling water piping (12) for the flow of cooling water. The power supply and electrical relay (20) are connected in series. A circuit breaker (30) is connected to cooling water piping through electrical relay with respect to the power supply, for interrupting the output of power supply.    USE - Circuit of power supply e.g. fuel cell (claimed) and storage battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of closed circuit containing cooling water piping and power supply is suppressed when power supply circuit is interrupted with the circuit breaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of fuel cell circuit, sectional view of fuel cell and schematic view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply (10)    Cooling water piping (12)    Electrical relay (20)    Circuit breaker (30)    Fuel cell circuit (100)
NOVELTY - The tray has inclined surfaces (4,5) which are oppositely provided in lower portion of battery holder (2). The inclined surfaces are provided in respective diagonal directions in holder. The space is provided between surfaces, which spread towards an opening (11). The movement of width direction of battery regulated by horizontal surfaces and rotational movement of the battery is regulated by another pair of inclined surfaces (16,17) are crossed at obtuse angle when a square shaped battery (3) is accommodated in the opening.    USE - Battery tray for portable apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, game machine, electric vehicle, golf cart, electric cart, security system and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having various thickness can be accommodated in one battery tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of the battery tray with battery.    Lower tray (1)    Battery holder (2)    Battery (3)    Inclined surfaces (4,5,16,17)    Opening (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) consists of positive electrode (12), electrode layer (13), and negative electrode (15), and a sealed battery element (17) containing a cell layer. A fire extinguisher container (29) contains a liquid fire extinguisher provided in the space formed in the sealed battery element.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. stacked non-bipolar type or bipolar type lithium-ion secondary battery of flat type mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fire extinguisher disperses rapidly such that the temperature rise of the battery is prevented, when the outer wall of the container melts due to overcharge, short circuit, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the stacked bipolar type lithium-ion secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Electrode layer (13)    Negative electrode (15)    Sealed battery element (17)    Fire extinguisher container (29)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has positive electrode terminal, negative electrode terminal (4), liquid opening stopper (5) and indicator that are provided on the upper surface of cover (2). A conductive layer (8) provided at the rear surface of the cover, is exposed through the wall surface of opening (5a) of stopper and opening of indictor so as to connect with positive or negative electrode terminals.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle. Can also be used in industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive layer is exposed through wall surface of openings of stopper and indictor so as to connect with positive or negative electrode terminals. Hence the penetration of discharge spark inside the battery can be prevented. The damage caused to the battery due to penetration of discharge spark can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of negative electrode terminal and enlarged view of preset portion between negative electrode terminal and liquid opening stopper.    Cover (2)    Negative electrode terminal (4)    Liquid opening stopper (5)    Opening of liquid opening stopper (5a)    Conductive layer (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10) transmits electric power to load side and a cooling water flow path (12a) circulates cooling water for heat exchange. A heat generating element (14) converts the surplus electric power into heat. A storage tank (18) stores the fluid warmed with heat generating element and fluid flow path (20a) supplied fluid to fuel cell. The circulation of cooling water in cooling water flow path is stopped at the time of stop of electric power generation. A control unit (24) performs flow path switching control so that fluid is supplied to fuel cell through fluid flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in portable personal computer, motor vehicle and fixed apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The condensation and retention of moisture content in the fuel is suppressed using the surplus electric power generated in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Cooling water flow path (12a)    Heat generating element (14)    Storage tank (18)    Fluid flow path (20a)    Control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The interval between lower surface of a negative electrode strap (6) and the upper end of an isolation structure (5) is set about 4 mm or more, when the fiberglass mat (4) is not used as component of isolation structure. The interval between strap lower surface and isolation structure upper end is set to 6 mm or more, when the fiberglass mat is used as component of isolation structure.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of the negative electrode is prevented even at high temperature condition, so that the reliability of the lead storage battery is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Negative electrode plate (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Fiberglass mat (4)    Isolation structure (5)    Negative electrode strap (6)
NOVELTY - The system (90) has a dilution apparatus (20) diluting an anode off gas discharged from a fuel cell (22) by mixing the anode off gas with a cathode gas supplied from a cathode gas supply apparatus (14). A stoppage time detection apparatus (84) detects a stoppage time, during which operation of the fuel cell is stopped. A cathode gas flow rate control apparatus (86) changes a flow rate of the cathode gas supplied from the cathode gas supply apparatus depending on the stoppage time at the time of replacing an anode gas by an anode gas replacement apparatus (82).    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the air flow rate depending on the amount of the hydrogen remaining in the anode gas channel system, thus effectively reducing energy consumption for hydrogen dilution, and reliably performing the dilution process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting operation of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Cathode gas supply apparatus (14)    Dilution apparatus (20)    Fuel cell (22)    Anode gas replacement apparatus (82)    Stoppage time detection apparatus (84)    Cathode gas flow rate control apparatus (86)    Fuel cell system (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves cooling a fuel cell (1) by circulating an internal heat transfer medium i.e. cold water, through the fuel cell that generates electric power. An external heat transfer medium i.e. hot water, is stored in a heat utilization portion i.e. layered hot water tank (16), and temperature of the fuel cell is increased to the operating temperature by circulating the internal heat transfer medium heated by a cooling water heater (100) provided at an internal passage (1a) when calories of a heat utilization are less than a threshold value.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell cogeneration system for generating an electric power utilizing a fuel gas and an oxidizing gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows consumers to consume the hot water regardless of the amount of hot water remaining within the hot water tank, thus improving convenience of the consumers. The method allows the system to utilize the hot water stored in the hot water tank for heating the fuel cell, thus reducing the start time for heating the fuel cell while providing energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell cogeneration system.    Fuel cell (1)    Internal passage (1a)    Cooling water pipe (8)    Layered hot water tank (16)    Cooling water heater (100)
NOVELTY - The seal (403) has two elongate beads (404', 404'') formed on plates (401, 402), where the elongate bead (404') includes a sealing surface (408') and an elongate bead (404'') includes a trough (410'). One of the sealing surface and the trough includes a substantially arcuate cross-section, and the elongate beads are substantially symmetrical in a longitudinal axis. A micro-seal is formed on one of the elongate bead (404'), where the micro-seal facilitates a substantially fluid tight seal and is formed by one of screen-printing, dispensing, and molding.    USE - Interlockable bead seal for sealing a coolant fluid between bipolar plates of a fuel cell stack (all claimed) i.e. two-cell bipolar proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack, that is utilized for supplying quantity of electricity to power an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seal can be manufactured at reduced cost compared to a softgood layer. The seal does not require additional surface finish treatment, so that the cost of manufacturing the seal is minimized by incorporating the seal directly into the interlockable bipolar plate, thus eliminating manufacturing involving the application of a sealant. The seal allows interlockable bipolar plates to facilitate the production of a fuel cell stack without non-conductive gaskets so that materials and assembly costs of the fuel cell stack are optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of interlockable bead seals with a fuel cell stack in an uncompressed state.    Plates (401, 401', 401'', 402, 402', 402'')    Interlockable bead seals (403, 403', 403'')    Elongate beads (404', 404'', 406', 406'')    Sealing surfaces (408', 408'')    Troughs (410', 410'')
NOVELTY - The pack (CP) has battery modules (1A-1Z) formed with projections. A support is provided for holding the respective projections of the battery modules, so that the projections are arranged in a straight line. A fixing member is provided for fixing the support to the projections. A housing (90) comprises the battery modules, and a housing fixing member secures the support to the housing. Current leads are electrically connected to cell terminals of the battery modules and extended between the projections and the support. A connecting member is embedded in a surface of the support.    USE - Battery pack for accommodating non-aqueous secondary batteries i.e. lithium-ion batteries, that are utilized as energy sources to drive an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a cordless portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules are fixed together and electrically connected with each other, so that the number of assembly processes can be reduced, the operating efficiency can be improved, and the operator's load can be reduced. The connecting members are fixed on the cell terminals by utilizing the fixing members, so that the cell terminals and connecting member can be easily laser-welded together without requiring a jig for clamping the connecting member on the cell terminals. The battery modules can be easily fixed. An elastic member is located between a bottom plate of the housing and the respective bottom surfaces of the battery modules, so that the dimensional errors of the battery modules can be absorbed, and the individual battery modules can be fixed to the housing with uniform force. A load acting on the battery modules can be reduced if any external force such as vibration or impact, is applied to the battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (CP)    Battery modules (1A-1Z)    Housing (90)    Flat bottom plate (91)    Flat fixing plate (92)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hydrogen recirculation line (10) for closed loop formation connected to a fuel anode side supply manifold and a fuel anode side discharge manifold of fuel cell stacks (100, 200). A hydrogen blower (400) is placed in a desired location of a hydrogen recycle line (20) for the closed loop formation, and the hydrogen recirculation line is provided with a closed loop cycle. The hydrogen blower is installed at an in-between cycle line and a final cycle line, and a hydrogen supply line and the in-between cycle line are connected to a bypass line.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation apparatus for a fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves recirculation hydrogen flow rate. The apparatus minimizes consumption power even when capacity of the hydrogen recirculation blower is increased. The fuel anode of a fuel cell stack module is supplied with the hydrogen recirculation amount, thus uniformly maintaining water balance of the fuel anode side. The apparatus prevents dry-out or the flooding phenomenon according to contribution of water balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recirculation apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen recirculation line (10)    Hydrogen recycle line (20)    Fuel cell stacks (100, 200)    Fuel anode side supply manifolds (102, 202)    Fuel anode side discharge manifolds (104, 204)    Hydrogen blower (400)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel box that is provided with a shell and an air bag. The fuel is stored in the shell for driving a fuel cell stack. A fuel outlet and a fuel inlet are provided in the shell. The fuel outlet is connected to the fuel cell stack through a pipe. An air bag is arranged in the shell with an opening. The opening is connected with the fuel inlet.    USE - Fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply module has battery set including several aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel batteries (10) connected in series or in parallel, and control circuit connected with battery set. The sealing shell (11) of each battery is set with convex or concave structure for fastening or insertion of one battery with respect to other.    USE - Power supply module comprising aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous power supply can be provided by the power supply module efficiently even during power-off state. The repair of the power supply module can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply module.    Aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel battery (10)    Sealing shell (11)    Dovetail groove (13)    Grid plate (15)    Groove (1112)
NOVELTY - The grid construction (20) has several frame structures (202) installed in parallel in the inner edge of an outer frame (201). A reaction piece (203) is installed on each of the frame structures, such that when the width of the reaction piece is wider than the width of the frame structure, the grid construction is immersed in the sulfuric acid solution to produce chemical reaction.    USE - Grid construction of lead acid battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact area with the solution is expanded significantly, the reaction efficiency can be raised, formation of non-active thing in the frame structure top can be suppressed, and the electrical storage, charging and discharging capability can be strengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the grid construction of the lead acid battery.    Grid construction (20)    Outer frame (201)    Frame structure (202)    Reaction piece (203)    Electrode (204)
NOVELTY - An exterior case consisting of laminated sheets (2d, 2e), accommodates an electrode group (1g) consisting of positive and negative electrode sheets (2a, 2c) impregnated with a non aqueous electrolyte. The outer edges of the laminated sheets are sealed by welding process under a pressure of 3500-6000 Pascals. The electrolyte consists of a solvent having 50-90 degree Celsius boiling point in the ratio of 20% or more.    USE - Non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery used in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer edge of the laminated sheets are sealed at predetermined pressure, the permeability of the electrolyte between the electrode sheets can be improved and volatilization of the electrolyte is suppressed. Improved adhesion between the electrolytes is ensured and a high battery output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive and negative electrode leads (1a,1b)    Electrode group (1g)    Positive and negative electrode sheet (2a,2c)    Separator (2b)    Laminated sheets (2d,2e)
NOVELTY - The system has an air conditioning compressor including a drive shaft with a hub that is rotated to operate the air conditioning compressor. An electrically operated clutch couples a pulley to the drive shaft of the compressor based on control signals. A jackshaft is rigidly coupled to the hub of the compressor, and another pulley is rigidly coupled to the jackshaft and driven by an electric motor (430) with a drive belt. An auxiliary controller generates a control signal that disengages the clutch when the motor is powered and drives the jackshaft via the drive belt.    USE - Air conditioning system for a cabin of a truck (claimed) i.e. line haul truck.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the system reduces the power consumption of the system. The device can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an auxiliary system for a vehicle comprising a hydrogen fuel cell    (2) a truck comprising a cabin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable heating and ventilating subsystem for an auxiliary system.    Housing (405)    Control panel (407)    Squirrel cage blowers (410, 420)    Motor (430)    Diverter valves (452, 457)    Duct (455)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply structure has battery element (4) that is provided in main casing (3). The upper opening section of main casing includes electrode plate (1) so that the upper opening section is covered. The main casing has metal valve (13) below the electrode plate. The outer side of the electrode plate has insulation paper (19) for insulation. The fire extinguishing agent such as sodium hydrogen carbonate is maintained on the insulation paper, while forming ventilation hole (1b) in the electrode plate.    USE - Electric power supply structure e.g. battery and condenser for electric power supply pack (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode plate is provided with insulation paper having fire extinguishing agent while forming ventilation hole in electrode plate, the safety can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power supply structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode plate (1)    Ventilation hole (1b)    Main casing (3)    Battery element (4)    Metal valve (13)    Insulation paper (19)
NOVELTY - The device has a drum-shaped power collecting hub and a circular power collecting wheel loop fixed together by a bolt. A power collecting wheel is fixedly mounted on the power collecting wheel loop or directly mounted on the power collecting hub, where the power collecting wheel is a columnar gear or a cone gear. The power collecting wheel is mounted on an inner side of a wheel spoke, or outer side of a wheel spoke. A wheel, the power collecting wheel and a brake are fixedly mounted together on a hub of a semi-shaft of a vehicle.    USE - Power collecting device for a wheel of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to assemble, disassemble and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power collecting device.
NOVELTY - The unit has a fuel cell (20) provided with an air inlet tie-in (21), an air outlet (22), an anode (23) and a cathode (24). The air inlet tie-in of the fuel cell is connected with an air outlet tie-in (11) of a bottle shaped hydrolyzed hydrogen producer (10) via an air pipe (40). The anode and the cathode of the fuel cell are connected with an inverter power converter (30) via leads (50, 51). The inverter power converter is equipped with a power socket (31) and a universal serial bus (USB) interface (32).    USE - Hydrogen cell flowing portable power supply unit for supplying electric power to an electric appliance at outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - The unit supplies hydrogen to the fuel cell via the hydrolyzed hydrogen producer, which can work continuously without being limited by time and environment. The hydrogen has chemical reaction on the electrode of the fuel cell to generate energy, such that the fuel cell generates electric power and supplies the inverter power converter with the power. The inverter power converter outputs direct current voltage and alternating current voltage to the electric appliances, which is convenient. The unit reduces pollution to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen cell flowing portable power supply unit.    Bottle shaped hydrolyzed hydrogen producer (10)    Air outlet tie-in (11)    Fuel cell (20)    Air inlet tie-in (21)    Air outlet (22)    Anode (23)    Cathode (24)    Inverter power converter (30)    Power socket (31)    Universal serial bus interface (32)    Air pipe (40)    Leads (50, 51)
NOVELTY - The car has a motor driver electrically connected with a motor, where the motor driver drives the motor to rotate. Electric energy output by the rotation of the motor is utilized to charge a storage battery. A brake signal acquiring element mounted on the car is electrically connected to the motor driver. The brake signal acquiring element comprises a linear Hall element or variable resistance parts. A speed adjustment device comprises a signal acquiring element that is electrically connected with the motor driver.    USE - Electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car recovers electric energy consumption of the battery, improves the utility ratio of the battery and improves the traveling distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric motor car.
NOVELTY - The structure has a U-shaped fixture whose shape is matched with a shape of a storage battery, where the U-shaped fixture is equipped on the storage battery and fixedly connected with a soleplate of a forklift truck through a screw. An opening is provided in the U-shaped fixture that is bent by a strip-shaped metal bar.    USE - Mounting structure for a storage battery of a forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids displacement or strong shock of the storage battery in motion of a forklift truck to ensure usage safety of the storage battery. The structure is convenient to disassemble. The storage battery is conveniently taken down for maintenance. The structure has simple operation and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a storage battery mounting structure.
NOVELTY - The booster has a stator shaft provided with a cylindrical armature, a commutator, a bearing and an electrical brush. A main pole (2), an exciting coil (5), an auxiliary pole (3) and an auxiliary pole coil (4) are arranged on a rotor of a direct-current generator. The rotor and a stator are tightly connected by the bearing and fixed to front forks of an electric motor car by threads and nuts on two ends of front wheel shafts. The stator is assembled with an armature winding and the commutator.    USE - Automatic booster for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The booster is designed to utilize the kinetic energy generated by idling front wheels of the car during running. The stator and the rotor for the direct-current generator are assembled on the front wheel shafts to make an electromagnetic inductor to induce current from the armature when the kinetic energy generated during idling passes through the inductor. The booster allows the electrical energy to be guided from the commutator and the electrical brush. The kinetic energy generated by idling for thousand times or large number of times from the front wheels of the car is transformed to the electrical energy by the known energy transformation and electromagnetic mutual induction efficiency to light vehicle and charge electricity, so that the booster saves large quantity of energy of rechargeable battery of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic booster.    Main pole (2)    Auxiliary pole (3)    Auxiliary pole coil (4)    Exciting coil (5)
NOVELTY - Ferroelectric metal catalyst support is manufactured by sintering catalyst metal support particles at minimum sintering temperature. The metal catalyst support particles have an octahedron oxygen structure and are mixed with an organic solution then the solvent is vaporized.    USE - Manufacture of ferroelectric metal catalyst support for carrying catalyst metal on a ferroelectric surface (claimed) used in exhaust gas purification catalyst or fuel cell electrode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple, high catalytic effect is obtained and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory drawing of metal lead supporting dielectric material.    Ferroelectric support particles (1)    Lead catalyst metal (2)
NOVELTY - An alloy contains calcium, lithium and magnesium and has 14C type Laves structure.    USE - Alloy is used for hydrogen accumulation fused for hydrogen storage system of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy has excellent hydrogen storage capacity and provides lightweight metal hydride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alloy contains calcium, lithium and magnesium and has 14C type Laves structure. The alloy has compositional formula of: CaLi2-xMgx, where x is 0-2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal hydride obtained by occluding hydrogen using alloy. The compositional formula of metal hydride is: CaLi2-xMgxHy, where x is 0-2 and y is 0-4.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst comprises metal oxynitride with cathode catalyst ability. The metallic element in metal oxynitride may be lanthanum, barium, calcium, strontium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, tungsten, germanium and/or gallium carried by carbon particle.    USE - Electrode catalyst for electrode used for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for fuel cell electric vehicle, or electrochemical systems used in acidic electrolyte in water electrolysis field or organic electrolysis field.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is acid-proof and highly efficient, and has high conductivity that enables acquisition of high cathodic current value and stable and reproducible electrode characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of electrode catalyst involving carrying out complex polymerization of metal salt of lanthanum, barium, calcium, strontium, titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, tungsten, germanium and/or gallium, disperse-mixing carbon particle before or after polymerization process, and carrying out oxynitridation processing of composite material consisting of polymerized metal salt and disperse-mixed carbon particle.
NOVELTY - The arrangement (4a) has a shunt resistor for detecting electrical state variables of a battery (1) from a load current of the battery. A securing element is provided in the course of a conductor wound on a pole terminal. The arrangement is positioned together with the resistor at the conductor that leads away from a positive terminal (2) of the battery. The arrangement is accommodated in a plastic injection molded housing that corresponds to design of standardized securing elements. The standardized elements are plug-in fuses provided with two flat parallel connecting contacts.    USE - Sensor arrangement for communication with an energy management system of a motor vehicle (all claimed), for condition detection of a battery of the motor vehicle, and for detection in a pre-fuse box and a main fuse box of the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement can be provided in a protective installation location in a pre-fuse box or a main fuse box, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the arrangement. The arrangement allows simple sealing of a printed circuit board and the shunt resistor, and the standardized securing elements are independent of the type of battery and measurement tolerances of pole terminals of the battery, thus eliminating the need for a separate housing for the arrangement. The arrangement allows simple and cost-effective coding of fuse boxes for respective vehicle manufacturers. The arrangement and an evaluation unit can be integrated with the shunt resistor, the printed circuit board and the housing at the pole terminals, in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a sensor arrangement in the form of securing elements in an area of a positive terminal of a battery of a motor vehicle.    Battery (1)    Positive terminal (2)    Negative terminal (3)    Sensor arrangements (4a, 4b)    Evaluation unit (5)
NOVELTY - A composite material having a film comprising noble metal(s) on a support, is made by contacting a solution having a predetermined concentration of noble metal compound(s), with a support (430) comprising ceramic metal hexaboride(s). The noble metal(s) spontaneously deposits on the support to form the composite material.    USE - Method of manufacturing composite material comprising film with noble metals on support (claimed), useful in variety of applications, i.e. electrical contacts, chemical catalysts, fuel cell electrodes, adhesion layers, thermionic emitters, and optical coatings.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits the deposition of metallic films of controlled thickness and particle size at room temperature without using separate reducing agents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart outlining a method of making a composite material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has guide rail (10) that guides sliding of plate of fork lift truck battery. An opening mechanism (30) is inserted into one of the side of separator envelope when plate is slid towards separator envelope through guide rail so as to insert plate of fork lift truck battery into separator envelope. A gripping structure (20) fixes the separator envelope when opening mechanism is inserted into one of the side of separator envelope.    USE - Apparatus for automatically inserting plate of fork lift truck battery into separator envelope.    ADVANTAGE - The production throughput of the battery can be enhanced by inserting plate of fork lift truck battery into separator envelope automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the apparatus for automatically inserting plate of fork lift truck battery into separator envelope.    Guide rail (10)    Gripping structure (20)    Opening mechanism (30)    Insertion protrusion (31)    Spring (39)
NOVELTY - The adsorption pad has a circular ring (10) that is attached to a disc-like portion (21). An air intake portion (20) is formed at the center of the disc-like portion to draw-in air inside the circular ring towards a central disc (30). A vacuum hole (22) is formed at the center of the air intake portion along the axial direction of the circular ring.    USE - Adsorption pad for battery plate used for fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery plate is gripped effectively by the adsorption pad so that the lifetime of the battery plate can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the adsorption pad.    Central ring (10)    Air intake portion (20)    Disc-like portion (21)    Vacuum hole (22)    Central disc (30)
NOVELTY - A gel-form fuel with shear viscosity coefficient of 3000-290000 dyn.s/cm2 comprises high molecular compound containing mesh bridged by bridging agent containing isocyanate which has bonded amide (NCO) group, hydroxyl (OH) group, carboxyl (COOH) group and/or carbon-nitrogen (C=N) bond with long chain alkyl group, methanol which is taken into network polymer compound, and co-catalyst.    USE - A gel-form fuel for fuel cells e.g. single cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gel-form fuel can take out high output.
NOVELTY - The system has battery case (100) that includes inhalation hole (102) and exhaust pipe (106) for wind inflow and exhaustion. The battery case has battery modules (200) for passing hot/cooling airflow through inner wall vicinity of battery case. A battery module blower provides warming/cooling on battery case by inducing the wind to spiral direction inside battery case.    USE - System for cooling and heating of battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of wind speed of hot/cooling airflow passing through inner wall vicinity of battery case can be prevented. The temperature difference between each battery module within battery case can be reduced. Hence the battery module can be warmed and cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Battery case (100)    Inhalation hole (102)    Exhaust pipe (106)    Inductive groove (110)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The element (100) has a left wing connection portion (120) for connecting a left battery cell electrode terminal, where the element is provided with an insulating property connecting member that is made of electrode of a metal material. A right wing connection portion (130) is provided for connecting a right battery cell electrode terminal. Battery cell electrode terminals adhere closely to an upper side of the element. An electrode assembly is sealed up in a battery case of a laminated sheet including a metal layer and resin layer.    USE - Electrode terminal connection element for electrical connection of plate type secondary battery cells of a medium-to large-sized battery module (claimed) e.g. high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery module and medium-to large-sized battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to energy source of an electromobile, hybrid electric vehicle, electricity motorcycle and electric bicycle, and a wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The element effectively connects the electrode terminals of the battery cells, so that the assembling process of the element is facilitated. The element has excellent structural stability. The element can easily change the synthetic structure according to change in the battery cell quantity, so that number of components and steps of working process are reduced, thus improving productivity. The element is inexpensive and light in weight, and has less volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode terminal connection element.    Electrode terminal connection element (100)    Left wing connection portion (120)    Slits (125, 135)    Outer ends (126, 136)    Right wing connection portion (130)
NOVELTY - The module (400) has flake type secondary battery cells (200, 202, 204, 220, 222, 224) arranged in a lengthwise direction, where the module includes an insulating property connecting member (150) that is made of electrode of metal material. An electrical contact of the battery cells are electrically combined on an orientation plane of battery cell electrode terminals (212, 214). An electrode assembly is sealed up in a battery case of a laminated sheet including metal and resin layers. The battery cell electrode terminals are closely adhered to an upper side of a connection element (100).    USE - Medium-to-large-sized battery module e.g. high power high-capacity medium-to large-sized battery module and medium-to large-sized battery pack, for use as a power source of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electromobile, hybrid electric vehicle, electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle, and an energy source of a wireless mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents impact problem, and prevents deformation e.g. power supply suspension and shortage problems, caused by the battery cells. The module effectively prevents breakage of electrode terminal connection elements. The module improves the structural stability. The module facilitates assembly process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a medium-to-large-sized battery module.    Connection element (100)    Insulating property connecting member (150)    Flake type secondary battery cells (200, 202, 204, 220, 222, 224)    Battery cell electrode terminals (212, 214)    Medium-to-large-sized battery module (400)
NOVELTY - Use of a solution or dispersion, comprising at least one polyaromatic compounds carrying acid group and/or salts of acid group, water and at least 2 wt.% of at least organic solvent, which is mixable with water, as adhesive during the preparation of composite body is claimed.    USE - The solution or dispersion is useful as adhesive during the preparation of composite body, which is useful in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive: remains inert in the fuel cell and does not reduce the activity during the operation; is easily accessible; and can be used in industrial scale. The preparative method does not use unwanted solvents or adhesives that interfere with the operation of the composite body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparing a composite body, comprising at least one gas diffusion electrode and at least one membrane, comprising: providing an adhesive on at least one electrode or at least one membrane; and laminating the electrode on the membrane, where the adhesive is the above solution or dispersion; and    (2) a composite body comprising at least one membrane with an upper side and a lower side (where the membrane is arranged on the upper and/or lower sides), at least one electrode, and at least one gas diffusion layer arranged on the side of the electrode that is not occupied by the membrane, where the adhesive is present between the membrane and the electrode and/or between the electrode and the gas diffusion layer.
NOVELTY - A porous catalyst component consists of magnesium and aluminum existing as complex oxide, and nickel existing as metallic nickel. The content of magnesium element is 10-50 wt.%, aluminum element is 5-35 wt.%, and nickel element is 0.1-30 wt.%. The catalyst component has a pore volume of 0.01-0.5 cm3/g, a mean pore diameter of 300 Angstrom or less, and an average compressive strength of 3 kgf or more.    USE - Porous catalyst component is used for manufacturing mixed reformed gas in fuel cell systems (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to phosphoric acid type fuel cell systems, molten carbonate type fuel cell systems, solid oxide type fuel cell systems, and solid polymer type fuel cell systems used for non-commercial applications, industrial applications, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous catalyst component has excellent catalytic activity with respect to decomposition and removal of hydrocarbons, resistance to sulfur poisoning, economical efficiency, and durability, and high specific surface area and pore volume. The catalyst component has anti-coking properties even under low steam conditions, and maintains sufficient strength so as not to disintegrate or rupture even if coking occurs inside the catalyst. The high catalytic activity is provided by the increased contact area between metallic nickel and steam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of porous catalyst component, which involves molding hydrotalcite containing magnesium, aluminum and nickel, and baking the molded product at 700-1500 degrees C; and    (2) manufacture of mixed reformed gas containing hydrogen, which involves decomposing hydrocarbon using the porous catalyst component at a reaction temperature of 250-850 degrees C. The molar ratio of steam and carbon is 1-6. Hydrocarbon and steam are reacted at a space velocity (gas hourly space velocity) of 100-100000 hour-1.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar panel (1) equipped in a top part of a vehicle, and wind generators (2) equipped in the top part and head part of the vehicle, where the wind generators are fixed with extensible rod devices on the top part of the vehicle. The solar panel is equipped above an insulating board (4) on the top part of the vehicle. The solar panel and the wind generators are connected with an inverter that is fixed with a controller, where the controller is connected with an accumulator battery.    USE - Automobile power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel and the wind generators generate energy to provide as a complement energy for the battery, so as to provide auxiliary power for the vehicle, thus saving the fuel consumption of the vehicle and reducing the pollution caused to environment by tail gas emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automobile power generating device.    Solar panel (1)    Wind generators (2)    Insulating board (4)
NOVELTY - The drive arrangement (1) has a fuel cell and short-time storage, where a battery is provided as an additional energy storage. The battery is designed as a lead-acid battery. The short-time storage is designed as capacitive energy storage. A hydrogen tank is provided, where a gas connection is provided for connecting the hydrogen tank with the fuel cell.    USE - Drive arrangement for a ground conveyor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen tank is provided, where a gas connection is provided for connecting the hydrogen tank with the fuel cell, and hence ensures consistent operation of fuel cell at an optimum operating point, as well ensures to minimize the number of charging and discharging cycles of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for operating a drive arrangement for a ground conveyor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a fork-lift truck.    Drive arrangement (1)    Carrier (2)    Frame (3)    Driver cabin (4)    Lifting medium (7)    Rear weight (8)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a functional group (1) on a rising flank supplies a switching voltage for a switching transistor (4) and another functional group (2) on a descend flank supplies the switching voltage to the switching transistor, where the rising flank is an inlet variable e.g. voltage of a battery of motor vehicle, and the descend flank holds the electrical voltage. The functional group (2) is connected parallel to the functional group (1). The transistor is selected from a group consisting of npn-transistor and pnp-transistor.    USE - Electrical circuit i.e. wake-up circuit, arrangement for producing a wake-up signal at an outlet for an electronic component i.e. electronic control and regulation device in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The functional group on the rising flank supplies the switching voltage for the switching transistor and the other functional group on the descend flank supplies the switching voltage to the switching transistor such that the electronic components can be responded or activated in a simple manner by state change of electrical input dimensions with small additional charging rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical circuit.    Functional groups (1, 2)    Inlet (3)    Switching transistor (4)    Outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The self charging system has an alternator, a voltage regulation and rectification circuit of current stabilizer, and an accumulator which are arranged orderly in a car frame and electrically connected to each other. The voltage regulation and rectification circuit is installed in a space adjacent to an engine cooling plate.    USE - Self-charging system for motorcycle and car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The instability of the working state of the current stabilizer and the damage of the current stabilizer can be avoided by immediately discharging the heat to exterior by the use of air flow generated during the drive of car. The installation and maintenance of self-charging system can be improved. The service life of the accumulator and current stabilizer of the self charging system can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the car frame comprised with the self-charging system.
NOVELTY - The structure includes an air supply pipe (100) installed between the stacks (2) and an air supply unit (4) for supplying external air to the stack. A throttle pipe (200) of diameter smaller than supply pipe increases flow rate of air supplied to the pipe. An air supply pipe (300) is connected with an air manifold of stack. An air discharge pipe (400) which discharges wet air generated after chemical reaction of hydrogen and air supplied through the supply pipe, has circulation pipe (500) formed to communicate with the throttle pipe on discharge path of wet air.    USE - Humidifier structure of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A humidifier structure is provided to perform humidification and to perform recycle of wet air ejected in the stack, by controlling the diameters of the air supply pipes and throttle pipes without increasing weight of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the humidifier structure of fuel cell vehicle.    Stack (2)    Air supply unit (4)    Air supply pipe (100)    Throttle pipe (200)    Air supply pipe (300)    Air discharge pipe (400)    Circulation pipe (500)
NOVELTY - A carbon dioxide (CO2) separation apparatus comprises CO2 facilitated transport membrane (10) which makes hydrophilic porous film support gel layer with polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane containing cesium carbonate, cesium bicarbonate or cesium hydroxide, or rubidium carbonate, rubidium bicarbonate or rubidium hydroxide as additive.    USE - A carbon dioxide (CO2) separation apparatus for CO2 transmissive membrane reactor used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide separation apparatus can exhibit sufficient membrane performance on high temperature and pressurizing condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon dioxide (CO2) separation apparatus comprises CO2 facilitated transport membrane (10) which makes hydrophilic porous film support gel layer with polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane containing cesium carbonate, cesium bicarbonate or cesium hydroxide, or rubidium carbonate, rubidium bicarbonate or rubidium hydroxide as additive. The source gas containing carbon dioxide and water vapor as predetermined main component gas is supplied to raw material side of CO2 facilitated transport membrane with supply temperature of greater than or equal to 100 degrees C. The apparatus removes CO2 which transmitted CO2 facilitated transport membrane from transmission side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the carbon dioxide separation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Carbon dioxide facilitated transport membrane (10)    Carbon dioxide transmissive membrane reactor (20)    Sweep gas path (21)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte composition comprises polymer electrolyte (a), and component (b) chosen from compound (b1) having affinity with platinum of 10% or more and compound (b2) containing atoms having unshared electron pair chosen from nitrogen atom, phosphorus atom and sulfur atom in a molecule.    USE - Polymer electrolyte composition is used for polymer electrolyte membrane and catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for electric equipment industry and automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte composition is economical, and provides catalyst layer having favorable stability for a long period of time, polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent water resistance, mechanical strength, flexibility and durability, and fuel cell having stability for a long period of time.
NOVELTY - A fibrous ceramic material comprises crystalline perovskite type oxide material containing alkaline earth metal of iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), third transition metal of nickel (Ni), calcium (Ca), barium (Ba), strontium (Sr) and rare earth metal.    USE - Fibrous ceramic material for fiber material used for electroconductive material for fuel cell or electrode of electrochemical cell, functional filter, electrochemical capacitor or energy and environmental devices (claimed).
NOVELTY - The separator, has rectangular parallelopiped structured projections that are arranged uniformly. The ion exchange film, cathode and anode are arranged within the electrochemical cell.    USE - Separator for electrochemical cell e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the electrolyte with in the electrochemical cell can be made uniform by provision of protrusions. The performance of the ion exchange film and the electrode can be improved and the durability of the separator can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the separator with crossed protrusions.
NOVELTY - The system has an airflow generator providing airflow and provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The airflow from a fuel cell module performs heat exchange with another airflow provided by another airflow generator, before the latter airflow enters another fuel cell module. The latter airflow from the latter fuel cell module performs heat exchange with the former airflow, before the former airflow enters the former fuel cell module. An end of a thermal-conducting element penetrates a wall of a duct and extends inside the former duct.    USE - Fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The battery is made of absorbent glass mat (AGM) clapboard fibers of 0.6 millimeters, where compressibility of the AGM clapboard fibers is 30 percent. Vacuum degree of gel solution for pouring ranges from 0.08-0.09 mega Pascal, where the battery is controlled by formation process in a four-charge three-discharge mode. Thickness of a positive grid is 2.5 millimeters. Thickness of a negative grid is 1.6 millimeters. Weight of the positive grid is 125 grams per piece. Weight of the negative grid is 85 grams per piece. A polar group is composed of negative pole plates and negative pole plates.    USE - Gel battery for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is formed by selecting proper clapboard and utilizing gel electrolyte and rational battery formation process, so that the compressibility and uniformity of the clapboard is increased, the acid etching height is increased, the delamination of the electrolyte is obviously inhibited, the ratio of the height of the pole plate to the interval between the positive pole plate and the negative pole plate is reduced, the stability of the gel is increased, and the utilization amount of silicon dioxide is increased, so that the charge recovery capability of the battery is increased after deep-discharging cyclically to prolong the 100 percent deep cycling life span of the battery more than 410 times, thus satisfying the utilization requirement of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating an operation involved in a gel battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A linear regression line is calculated based on the discharge current and the voltage of assembled battery. An internal resistance is computed based on the inclination of linear regression line. The linear regression line is approximated so as to correspond to an alternating current (AC) waveform. The average charging-discharging cycle of the AC waveform is computed. The internal resistance is corrected based on the average charging-discharging cycle.    USE - Method for estimating internal resistance of assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By correcting the internal resistance based on average charging-discharging cycle, the internal resistance is measured appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical representation of the charging-discharging waveform of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (100) has a valve seat (2) that is provided between the inlet gas flow path (11) and outlet gas flow path (12). The main valve (1a) of the diaphragm valve (1) connected to the valve seat is directly provided in the movable iron core (3). The solenoid coil (4) is positioned in the circumference of the iron core so as to excite the iron core. The heat generated in the coil while exciting the iron core is transmitted to the main valve.    USE - Diaphragm-type solenoid valve for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat generated in the solenoid coil while exciting the movable iron core is transmitted to the main valve, the main valve and the valve seat can be heated reliably so that the freezing of water droplet produced from the fuel while using the fuel cell system in the cold region is prevented. Thus, the malfunction of the fuel cell system is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of diaphragm-type solenoid valve.    Diaphragm valve (1)    Main valve (1a)    Valve seat (2)    Movable iron core (3)    Solenoid coil (4)    Inlet gas flow path (11)    Outlet gas flow path (12)    Diaphragm-type solenoid valve (100)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an anodic function parameter determination unit (3) for determining a set of anodic function parameters of a fuel cell, and an anodic over voltage measurement unit (2) with a Kalman filter for measuring anodic over voltage. A mathematical observer (4) determines value estimated from a state variable of anodes of the fuel cell. The observer is connected to the determination unit for determining starting value of ageing coefficient (lambda-co-0) of the fuel cell and for receiving signals representing the parameters and the over voltage.    USE - Device for estimating ageing of a fuel cell of a fuel cell system (claimed) embarked on a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mathematical observer is connected to the anodic function parameter determination unit for determining the starting value of the ageing coefficient of the fuel cell, in order to qualify the entered ageing coefficient and to determine the plausible value of the ageing coefficient caused due to carbon monoxide poisoning of the anodes of the fuel cell, thus increasing the performance of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system comprising a reformer    (2) a method for estimating ageing of a fuel cell due to carbon monoxide poisoning, using anodic function parameters of the fuel cell and an anodic over voltage measurement unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell ageing estimation device by residue analysis.    Ageing coefficient (lambda-co-0)    Fuel cell ageing estimation device (1)    Anodic over voltage measurement unit (2)    Anodic function parameter determination unit (3)    Mathematical observer (4)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus has a drive circuit (32) which sets the frequency of switching the switching elements (S3-S8) of primary side of transformer (43) of direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (41) to low, when the output voltage of power-factor improvement circuit (30) is low. The drive circuit sets the frequency of switching the switching elements of primary side of transformer to high, when the output voltage of power-factor improvement circuit is high.    USE - Switched-mode power supply apparatus connected to battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply apparatus can respond to the broad input voltage by easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of switched-mode power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power-factor improvement circuit (30)    Drive circuit (32)    Insulated type DC-DC converter (41)    Transformer (43)    Switching elements (S3-S8)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has a winding electrode structure (30) having the positive/negative electrode sheets (34). Each positive/negative electrode sheet is provided with positive/negative active material layers (344) that are provided between elongated-sheet-like separator (35) and positive/negative electrode collectors (342). The amount of electrolyte solution per unit volume in winding core (31) is more at the center region (312) than that in the negative and positive electrode sides (311,313).    USE - Lithium ion battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the lithium ion battery can be improved and the durability of the lithium ion battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Winding electrode structure (30)    Winding core (31)    Negative electrode sheet (34)    Separator (35)    Negative and positive electrode sides of winding core (311,313)    Center region of winding core (312)    Negative electrode collector (342)    Negative active material layer (344)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has a case (10) having cooling surface and inner wall surface (10a). Several modules are accommodated inside the case and separated from each other by preset spaces (S2,S3). A convection generation fan (40) is provided inside the case, for circulating air along the space (S1) between inner wall surface of case and modules, and along the space between modules.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the air is circulated throughout the entire inner surface of case, the module and inner wall surface of case can be cooled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Case (10)    Inner wall surface of case (10a)    Convection generation fan (40)    Space between inner wall surface of case and module (S1)    Space between modules (S2,S3)
NOVELTY - The system divides vertically the fuel cell into several small cells and connects each cell in parallel electrically. The relationship of electric current-voltage characteristic and hydrogen density concentration is mapped and stored in storage unit. The electronic control unit (ECU) identifies electric current-voltage characteristic of each cell based on acquired hydrogen density concentration of each cell. The ECU estimates the electric current in each cell based on the identified electric current-voltage characteristic and acquired voltage of each cell.    USE - In-plane current distribution estimation system of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The arithmetic processing load required to estimate the in-plane current distribution is reduced by dividing the fuel cell into several small cells and storing relationship of electric current-voltage characteristic and hydrogen density concentration of each cell. The in-plane current distribution is estimated with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for in-plane current distribution estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the relationship between voltage and current. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates the electric-power-generation amount in each divided region of membrane electrode assembly, based on power generation characteristics and electric power generation environment. The reactive-gas consumption and water production amount in each divided region are calculated based on consumption generation characteristics. The moving distances of each gas component and each liquid component to each divided region located in downstream of flow of reactive gas, are computed, based on which electric power generation environment is updated.    USE - System for estimating in-plane current distribution state of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - In-plane current distribution state of membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell can be easily and correctly estimated, as liquid water quantity in each divided region of membrane electrode assembly can be more correctly estimated, and hence fuel consumption is reduced by optimal driving condition of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-cell in-plane state estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the fuel-cell in-plane state estimation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fine particles to a collector using fine particle supply apparatus (3). The particles supplied to the collector are molded using a pair of rollers (2). The thickness of the collector ranges from 10-200 mm. The thickness of electrode layer which is formed on the collector ranges from 50-1000 mm. The metal fiber is provided on the collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode sheet for electrochemical element such as lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and solar electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode sheet with high energy density and low internal resistance can be manufactured since the fine particles are supplied to the collector and the electrode layer is replenished with the electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sheet production apparatus.    Collector (1)    Rollers (2)    Fine particle supply apparatus (3)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (4) produces electric power using fuel gas generated by a fuel processor (1). A casing (9) covers the fuel processor, fuel cell, combustor (2), combustion air supply device (8) and combustion exhaust gas path (5). A ventilator (7) discharges the gas in the casing to exterior. A combustible gas detector (6) is provided in casing for detecting the discharge of combustible exhaust gas from casing.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of combustible exhaust gas from the casing can be detected easily. The safety of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel processor (1)    Combustor (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Combustion exhaust gas path (5)    Combustible gas detector (6)    Ventilator (7)    Combustion air supply device (8)    Casing (9)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (100) has cooling fans apparatus (4) that supply cooling air to the assembled battery. A CPU (401) estimates the height of the cooling air flow path. A CPU corrects the cooling capacity using cooling fans apparatus, based on the estimated height of the cooling air flow path.    USE - Cooling device of assembled battery for vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery can be cooled by appropriate cooling capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling device of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling fans apparatus (4)    Cooling fan (41)    Cooling device (100)    CPU (401)    Memory (402)
NOVELTY - The output signal is generated by a current sensor at preset range at the time of normal operation and abnormal operation such as disconnection of the power and ground lines and generation of short circuit between the power and ground lines. The time until determination of overcurrent generation in measuring object line is larger than the time until determination of disconnection or short circuit of the power and ground lines when the generation of overcurrent is detected based on the output signal.    USE - Method for identification of abnormality of electric current in line used in electric power system for vehicle (both claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the overcurrent in line is determined efficiently. The disconnection and short circuit of the power and ground lines are determined efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation control method of electric power system fro vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time chart illustrating the output-signal voltage by the current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (10) for generating electric power by receiving supply of reactive gas. The coolant circulation units (12,32) circulate coolant for cooling the fuel cell stack and a high voltage system respectively. A heat exchanger (50) performs heat-exchange function between the coolant circulation units.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus can be operated easily, the damage occurred in the electrical storage apparatus can be prevented, the thermal efficiency of the fuel sell system can be improved and the heat exchange function can be effectively performed between the fuel cell system and the high voltage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Coolant circulation units (12,32)    Pump (20)    Electrical storage apparatus (30)    Heat exchanger (50)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a compressor (31) which supplies reactive gas e.g. hydrogen or air to a fuel cell stack (10). A humidifier (32) humidifies the reactive gas which is flowed from compressor to fuel cell stack through pipe line (31a). The reactive gas is flowed from compressor to fuel cell stack through pipe lines (33a,33b) which are by-passed with respect to humidifier. A pressure sensor for detecting pressure of reactive gas in fuel cell, is connected with the pipe line (33b).    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train and vessel for house hold and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of fuel cell stack can be detected easily and accurately. The gas after humidification cannot be adhered with the pressure sensor by connecting pressure sensor with fuel cell stack through by-pass lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Compressor (31)    Pipe lines (31a,33a,33b)    Humidifier (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a remote controller (41) which is operated by the user to display the demand performance parameter of electric power. The controller (30) deletes to-be-deleted demand performance parameter based on the operation of remote controller.    USE - Domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate demand forecast pattern can be created efficiently by deleting demand performance parameter based on the operation of remote controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generating apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (13)    Flow meter (22)    Controller (30)    Remote controller (41)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stack having battery. The battery has membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (118) which is provided with electrolytic membrane (112) provided between anode and cathode poles (114,116). The heating plate (124) for generating heat, is located in one surface of MEA. A measurement board is located in other surface of MEA, for measuring temperature by using generated heat. The heat characteristic of membrane-electrode assembly is measured by using temperature and water content of membrane-electrode assembly is estimated estimation unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used in motor vehicle and house.    ADVANTAGE - The water content of membrane-electrode assembly can be estimated easily and accurately, even when electrolytic membrane is dry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane-electrode assembly water content estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery.    Electrolytic membrane of ion conductivity (112)    Cathode pole (114)    Anode pole (116)    Membrane-electrode assembly (118)    Heating plate (124)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing an aqueous solution containing cobalt salt and an alkaline aqueous solution to form a cobalt compound. Peaks respectively corresponding to crystal planes of cobalt oxyhydroxide are present on a diffraction line obtained by X-ray diffraction measurement. A half-powered band width of one of the peaks is 0.6 degree and a value obtained by dividing strength of the peak by strength of another peak is 10 or less. An oxidizing agent is added to the solution to allow the cobalt compound to react with the oxidizing agent, such that the cobalt oxyhydroxide is formed.    USE - Method for producing cobalt oxyhydroxide used for a positive electrode of a nickel metal-hydride storage battery, that is utilized for an electric vehicle and portable electronic equipment e.g. mobile phone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces a positive electrode of the alkaline storage battery having conductivity and high capacity. The oxidizing agent is added to the solution to allow the cobalt compound to react with the oxidizing agent, such that the cobalt oxyhydroxide is formed to easily manufacturing the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an alkaline storage battery.    Nickel metal-hydride storage battery (10)    Case (11)    Positive electrode plate (12)    Negative electrode plate (13)    Separator (14)    Sealing plate (15)
NOVELTY - The station has a pulse width modulator connected to high frequency parallel MOSFET switches, for controlling the output of a thermoelectric generator (28), to realize sine wave applied to a grid. A Rogowski current sensor and integrator controls the speed of a motor, for dissipating heat to fins (25) of the thermoelectric generator. A universal clock chip is connected to the MOSFET switches, through resistance ladder. The output end of the pulse width modulator is connected to inverted MOSFET drivers, for allowing a primary circuit to correct the sine wave.    USE - Solar power station for generating electric power used for driving of truck. Can also be used in home, industry, institution, over-the-road truck, light truck, sports utility vehicle (SUV) and onboard-the-truck including electrical drive train.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electric power from solar energy is performed efficiently, without the need for burning coal, imported oil and natural gas, since the pulse width modulator is used for emulating the sine wave applied to a grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat-to-electric generator comprising up-converter, magnetic core, secondary winding of transformer and dual switch banks.    Fins (25)    Thermoelectric generator (28)    Magnetic core (34)    Secondary winding (35)    Dual switch banks (36a,36b)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling voltage of an electric power generating device i.e. fuel cell (22), through a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter apparatus (23), and monitoring whether voltage of an electricity storage device i.e. battery (24), falls outside a prescribed range. The step of controlling the voltage of the generating device is interrupted, and current passing through the converter apparatus is controlled to track a passing current limit value for protecting the electricity storage device if the voltage of the electricity storage device falls outside the range.    USE - Method for protecting an electricity storage device in a hybrid direct current (DC) power supply system i.e. inverter-driven motor, of a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents a fuse connected to the electricity storage device from being blown by an over-current, thus preventing an excessive charging current or discharging current from flowing through the electricity storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle.    Hybrid direct current power supply system (10)    Fuel cell vehicle (20)    Fuel cell (22)    Direct current/direct current converter apparatus (23)    Battery (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting bypass circuit i.e. bypass line (62), connected to an energy storage i.e. battery (18), for bypassing a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter (22), to power feeding circuit (20). Electrical energy i.e. electrical current, is directly supplied from the storage to an air pump i.e. air compressor (34), of an oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (14) through the bypass circuit in state where a fuel cell (12) is disconnected from the power feeding circuit.    USE - Method for starting operation of a fuel cell system of a fuel cell vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is directly supplied from the energy storage to the air pump of the oxygen containing gas supply apparatus through the bypass circuit in the state where the fuel cell is disconnected from the power feeding circuit, thus avoiding switching losses due to the converter, starting operation of a fuel cell system, in a simple and reliable manner, and reducing the size of the battery in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system mounted in a vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (14)    Battery (18)    Power feeding circuit (20)    Direct current/direct current converter (22)    Air compressor (34)    Bypass line (62)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a cell (10) i.e. lithium-ion battery, that includes an electrode group (EL) and a non-aqueous electrolyte (LQ). An armor case (AC) includes a cell containing portion (21). A hollow portion (22) communicates with the cell containing portion, where the hollow portion is configured such that an outlet (22H) is formed in each of a pair of sidewalls that face each other. A sealing member (30) closely contacts the cell in the cell containing portion to seal the hollow portion to the cell containing portion. A tubular body is fitted in one of a pair of outlets.    USE - Battery module for use in battery pack (claimed) for energy sources for driving vehicle i.e. electronic vehicle, and energy sources of cordless portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing member and tubular body are formed integrally with each other, so that the number of parts is reduced, thus reducing the number of assembly processes. The effect of provision of the sealing member can be obtained jointly with the effect of provision of the tubular body. The module is safely and securely discharged from the outlet to the outside of the battery module or the battery pack through the hollow portion, if the electrolyte and gas components are ejected from the cell, thus suppressing corrosion or short-circuiting by the electrolyte and gas component, and hence improving the reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a construction of a battery module.    Armor case (AC)    Electrode group (EL)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (LQ)    Battery module (1)    Cell (10)    Cell containing portion (21)    Hollow portion (22)    Outlet (22H)    Sealing member (30)
NOVELTY - The producing method involves adding a pyrophosphate salt to a solvent to produce a dissolved pyrophosphate salt, and adding an inorganic acid salt to a solvent to produce a dissolved inorganic acid salt. The dissolved inorganic acid salt is added to the dissolved pyrophosphate salt to produce a mixture. The solvent is evaporated from the mixture to produce a precipitate. The precipitate is calcined at a temperature ranging from 400 to 1200 degrees Celsius.    USE - Producing method for proton conducting material used in fuel cells for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids loss of phosphorus at high temperatures since excess phosphorus is added at the beginning of synthesis to execute a trial and error approach to achieving a proper and more reproducible stoichiometry. Improves uniformity of final product, and avoids of evaporation of excess phosphoric oxide which is corrosive and may require special handling and disposal. Does not produce water as a byproduct during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the conductivities of proton conductors and the dearth of materials suitable for conducting protons in the range of 100 to 600 degrees Celsius.
NOVELTY - A reformed-gas channel path formation component (61) forms shift channels (61f,61s) for supplying reformed gas generated in modification unit (2) to mixing chamber (81). An air channel (70) supplies oxygen-containing gas to mixing chamber. A direction converter (82) changes the supply direction of the reformed gas and oxygen-containing gas, so that the gases supplied from both the channels collide with each other.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell of fuel cell system used in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing property of the reformed gas and oxygen-containing gas in the mixing chamber is improved. Hence the reactivity of carbon monoxide and oxygen is increased and the concentration of carbon monoxide in reformed gas is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification unit (2)    Reformed-gas channel path formation component (61)    Shift channels (61f,61s)    Air channel (70)    Mixing chamber (81)    Direction converter (82)
NOVELTY - The reformer has a cylinder (91) provided with the gas channels (21,22) through which gaseous fuel raw material and reformed gas are passed. A positioning section (150) is provided in a base (86) which is arranged opposite to the cylinder. A positioning projection (91e) of cylinder is extended into a hole formed in positioning section, so as to position the cylinder along the radial direction.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The position shift of the cylinder can be suppressed reliably during operation of reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas channels (21,22)    Base (86)    Cylinder (91)    Positioning projection (91e)    Positioning section (150)
NOVELTY - A catalyst metal (2) is dissolved in organic solution containing organic solvent, to obtain catalyst metal holder particles (1) having oxygen octahedron structure. The catalyst metal holder particles is sintered at minimum sintering temperature at which catalyst metal holder particles in organic solution are vaporized, and crystallized to obtain catalyst. The catalyst comprises catalyst metal holder particles having catalyst metal supported on surface of holder particles.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used as exhaust-gas-purification catalyst for motor vehicle and electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides catalyst having high catalytic activity by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of metal lead supported dielectric material.    Holder particles (1)    Catalyst metal and lead (2)
NOVELTY - A fuel oil has a distillation curve in which the initial boiling point is 135-170 degrees C and 95% distillation temperature is 270 degrees C or less, and contains sulfur (20 mass ppm or less) measured by gas chromatography with chemiluminescent sulfur detector. The sulfur content derived from sulfur compound heavier than diphenyl sulfide and lighter than dibenzothiophene is 3 mass ppm or less.    USE - Fuel oil is used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent of fuel oil during desulfurization process can be used for long period of time, and the replacement frequency and usage amount of desulfurizing agent is reduced.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell contains a proton conductive oxide as solid electrolyte, and a perovskite type oxide (trioxide of A-site and B-site) containing transition metal in B-site as anode.    USE - Electrochemical cell is used for medium-temperature water vapor electrolyzer and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has low electrode overvoltage, and effectively enables water vapor electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph explaining anode overvoltage characteristics. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The modifier has a modification unit (2) that generates the reformed gas from the fuel raw material. The harmful gas shifting unit (60) performs specific reaction on the reformed gas using the water vapor so as to reduce the harmful gas such as carbon monoxide (CO) gas contained in the reformed gas. A cooling unit (80) cools the harmful gas shifting unit by mixing air with the reformed gas, after which the mixed gas is passed through the CO oxidation unit (53). The remaining CO contained in the mixed gas is oxidized by the air containing oxygen.    USE - Modifier for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the harmful-gas shifting unit is cooled by the cooling unit, the raise of excess high temperature in the harmful-gas shifting unit can be prevented reliably. And hence the operational performance and durability of the fuel cell can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modification unit (2)    CO oxidation unit (53)    Harming gas shifting unit (60)    Cooling unit (80)    Cooling channel (81)
NOVELTY - The compound pressure vessel has a container valve (21) that is screwed with the boss structure (4) through the screws (8,23). An engaging portion (25) is formed in the front-end portion of the vessel along the axial direction. The internal pressure of the compound pressure vessel is detected. The meshing length (L) of the boss structure and the container valve is set so that the shear fracture is generated in the screws when the internal pressure of the vessel reaches the bursting intensity.    USE - Compound pressure vessel for accommodating natural gas used as fuel for fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The container valve is separated reliably from the boss structure when the shear fracture is generated in the screws so that the bursting of the compound pressure vessel can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of compound pressure vessel.    Boss structure (4)    Screws (8,23)    Container valve (21)    Engaging portion (25)    Meshing length (L)
NOVELTY - An overcharge detection sensor (11) detects an overcharge of a lead battery (80), when exhaust valve lifts and contacts with fixed conductor due to increase in internal pressure by the generation of hydrogen and oxygen. A warning unit (20) emits a warning signal through an alarm lamp (21), when the overcharge of the battery continues for more than a predetermined period set by a timer (23).    USE - Battery short circuit detection apparatus for use in vehicle e.g. petrol powered car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit of the battery can be identified by detecting the overcharge and over-discharge of the battery and hence appropriate control is enabled according to the kind of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery identification device; and    (2) idling stop control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of battery short circuit detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Overcharge detection sensor (11)    Warning unit (20)    Alarm lamp (21)    Timer (23)    Lead battery (80)
NOVELTY - The current sensor has bus bars (7u-7w) that inserted between the printed wiring board (9). A conductive pattern (10) is formed so that bus bars are surrounded on both sides of printed wiring board. A resistor (12) is provided in middle of conductive pattern such that non-contact detection of electric current of bus-bars is carried out with the voltage between the terminals of resistor.    USE - Current sensor for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-contact detection of electric current of bus-bars is performed efficiently. Thereby, detection characteristic of current sensor is improved without increasing size and cost of the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and front view of the current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (5)    Bus bars (7u-7w)    Printed wiring board (9)    Conductive pattern (10)    Resistor (12)
NOVELTY - The batteries of a battery system are sequentially connected to capacitor of a sample-and-hold circuit through a multiplexer. The voltage of battery is detected, when the capacitor is charged. When the voltage of more than one battery is same, the capacitor is adjusted and the voltage of batteries is measured separately. The abnormality of battery is detected based on the voltage of batteries.    USE - Method for diagnosing fault of battery voltage detection apparatus used to detect voltage of power supply device (claimed) e.g. battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fault in batteries of the battery system is diagnosed appropriately, without using fault diagnosis circuit and reset circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery voltage estimation method; and    (2) power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process for detecting cell voltage, adjusting variation in cell voltage and detecting fault in multiplexer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An insertion portion (110) is arranged between the pipes (93,94), and is connected at one end portion (110e) of an inclination portion (300) of pipe (93) in normal position of the pipes. The insertion portion is connected to an inclination portion (400) at other end portion (110f) of pipe (94), and moves upwards the gravity direction when the pipes are inverted.    USE - Gas treatment equipment such as fuel reformer for fuel cells for vehicle, fixation and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - The detachment of the insertion portion to the downward direction due to gravity is suppressed by inverting the pipes in up and down direction. The insertion portion can be arranged directly to the pipes without performing welding or brazing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the insertion portion in reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pipes (93,94)    Insertion portion (110)    One end portion (110e)    Other end portion (110f)    Inclination portion (300,400)
NOVELTY - A separation tank (20) separates phases of respective aqueous and non-aqueous solutions (82,83). A fuel cell (30) generates aldehyde, water and electrical energy from separated aqueous solution. An aldehyde separation tank (40) separates gas from generated aldehyde. The composite fuel stored in composite fuel tank (50) is supplied to valve (11) of internal combustion engine through supply line (51). The supply of fuel is controlled by electronic control unit (ECU) (110) when temperature of engine is below preset value during start-up of engine.    USE - Control apparatus for internal combustion engine used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy is efficiently and conveniently obtained with simple structure. The water can be circulated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus.    Valve (11)    Separation tank (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Aldehyde separation tank (40)    Composite fuel tank (50)    Supply line (51)    Aqueous solution (82)    Non-aqueous solution (83)    ECU (110)
NOVELTY - The current sensor (7) has a battery electronic control unit (ECU) (8) which converts the voltage output by a Hall element (16) into digital data and processes the digital data. An integrated circuit (IC) (18) for communication outputs the processed result of the battery ECU accordingly.    USE - Current sensor for battery control apparatus of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of bit error difference is suppressed by converting the voltage output by hall element into digital data, and hence the charging state of a battery can be monitored and controlled efficiently. The battery ECU and IC for communication are prevented from the influence of magnetic field reliably and precision of calculation result can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensor (7)    Battery ECU (8)    Core (15)    Hall element (16)    IC for communication (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves separating an electrical system (4) of a vehicle by thermal or electrically overloading of a lithium ion battery (1), where parameters of the lithium ion battery are automatically monitored by battery electronics (2). A current value, a voltage level, a temperature level or a cell internal pressure is determined as parameters of the lithium ion battery.    USE - Method for protecting lithium-ion battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves separating an electrical system of a vehicle by thermal or electrically overloading of a lithium ion battery, and hence ensures an improved method for protecting lithium-ion battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for protecting lithium ion battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion battery protecting device in an electrical system.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Battery electronics (2)    Isolator (3)    Electrical system (4)    Detecting unit (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly (119) has a screen element (109) having pattern of printing apertures (110). The carriages are movably supported on respective guides (117). The print head units (143,145) have print head actuators (147) that are mounted between the carriages. The print head actuators are moved in vertical direction by a rigid support frame (111) so as to support printing element.    USE - Print head assembly for printing print medium such as fluid ink and solder paste (both claimed) onto workpiece e.g. flexible substrate of solar cell and fuel cell, used in screen printing system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The print medium can be printed onto the workpiece effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) screen printing system; and    (2) method of screen printing print medium onto workpiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the screen printing system.    Screen element (109)    Printing aperture (110)    Rigid support frame (111)    Guide (117)    Print head assembly (119)    Print head units (143,145)    Print head actuator (147)
NOVELTY - The protector has a cover body (1) connected to a keep plate connecting rod (3) of a rechargeable battery by a mounting element (4) i.e. mounting nut. A cover body connecting hole is formed on the cover body. The keep plate connecting rod of the rechargeable battery penetrates through the connecting hole. The mounting nut is matched with an uncovered long screw rod of the keep plate connecting rod. The cover body covers a front side and a left side of the rechargeable battery.    USE - Thermal insulation protector for an automobile rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cover body isolates a front face of the rechargeable battery from a right lateral side, so that hot air generated by the rechargeable battery and hot air directly blown out by a engine cooling fan are isolated through the cover body and an air gap between the cover body and the rechargeable battery, thus preventing hot air from uninterruptedly and directly heating the rechargeable battery and preventing the rechargeable battery from working in a hot environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermal insulation protector.    Cover body (1)    Keep plate connecting rod (3)    Mounting element (4)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has several electrical double layer capacitors arranged in housing, alternating current to direct current (AC-DC) converter (95) connected to mains line and direct current to direct current (DC-DC) inverters (96-99) that convert variable DC to fixed DC. The discharge electric power from the storage battery is converted to alternating current by a direct current to alternating current (DC-AC) converter. The alternating current and direct current are converted and supplied with respect to various electronic devices.    USE - Portable multifunctional electrical storage power supply unit. Uses include but are not limited to illumination application during disaster, public announcement, cooking and air-cooling applications, snow vehicle, scooter, disaster warning machine, TV, radio, microwave oven, washing machine, computer and telephone used in outdoor camp, recreation meeting, business application, construction location, agricultural applications, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery maintenance, electrical storage performance, instantaneous large current discharge, utilization and lifetime of the electrical storage power supply unit are improved. The storage module can be inserted/extracted with respect to the load easily and uninterrupted power supply can be provided to the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical storage power supply unit.    Input socket (3)    Power cable (7)    Monitoring apparatus (93)    AC-DC converter (95)    DC-DC inverters (96-99)    LCD element (100)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple batteries mounted in a battery box. Positive and negative pole output copper bolts are equipped on the battery box, and a current collector is provided on the positive and negative pole output copper bolts. A converging plate of the current collector respectively connects positive and negative poles of the batteries to the positive and negative pole output copper bolts, where the batteries are small-capacity batteries. The battery box comprises a box frame and upper and lower box covers fixedly formed at two ends of the box frame in a detachable mode.    USE - Vehicle power battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has low maintenance cost, high producing efficiency, good consistency, and is inexpensive. The battery box with the box covers can be opened for replacing a broken battery easily, and can reduce maintenance cost during running process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a vehicle power battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle power battery module.
NOVELTY - A monomer solution containing vinyl monomer which introduces sulfonic acid group, solvent containing water and ketone solvent are contacted to polymer film base material. Then, ultraviolet ray is irradiated, optical graft polymerization of vinyl monomer is carried out from polymer film base material surface, which the graft chain is internally extended from the surface of base material. Further, sulfonic acid group is introduced into the portion of graft chain, to obtain, to obtain polymer electrolyte component.    USE - Manufacture of polymer electrolyte component for electrode assembly (both claimed) for fuel cell used as power supply of portable apparatus, cogeneration for home and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polymer electrolyte component having excellent heat resistance, oxidation resistance, high proton conductive, dimensional stability and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte component, which has graft ratio of 5% or more and proton conductivity of 0.03 S/cm in the surface direction; and    (2) electrode assembly, which has membrane electrode joined tightly to polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus (1) has rectangular parallelepiped battery box (3) for accommodating several rectangular parallelepiped batteries (2) stacked in a direction vertical to traveling direction of vehicle. A heat equalizing plate (10) contacts the rectangular parallelepiped batteries.    USE - Battery apparatus for vehicle. Can also be used in electric light vehicle e.g. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat equalizing plate contacts the rectangular parallelepiped batteries accommodated in battery box, the temperature of the batteries are made uniform and the durabilities of the batteries are even.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery apparatus.    Battery apparatus (1)    Battery (2)    Battery box (3)    Heat equalizing plate (10)
NOVELTY - The bobbin type lithium cell (1) has a cylindrical positive-electrode can (11) having beading portion (10) that is charged with a positive electrode mixture (21). The cylindrical negative electrode lithium (22) is confronted to the positive electrode mixture through a separator (23), while a negative side terminal (31) is placed through a gasket (34) on a beading portion protruding into the positive electrode can. The gasket is made of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) material and the separator is made of cellulose material.    USE - Bobbin type lithium cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bobbin type lithium cell can be used in high temperature environment. The heat resistance characteristic of lithium cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bobbin type lithium cell.    Bobbin type lithium cell (1)    Bending portion (10)    Positive-electrode can (11)    Positive electrode mixture (21)    Cylindrical negative electrode lithium (22)    Separator (23)    Negative side terminal (31)    Gasket (34)
NOVELTY - A heat transfer system (S1) comprises a brazed aluminum component; and a heat transfer fluid in communication with the brazed aluminum component; where the heat transfer fluid containing a liquid coolant; an oxy-anion of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, phosphorus, and/or antimony; and a corrosion inhibitor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following: (1) preventing corrosion in a heat transfer system involving contacting the heat transfer system (S1) with a heat transfer fluid; (2) a heat transfer fluid for use in a heat transfer system containing a brazed aluminum component, comprising a liquid coolant; an oxy-anion of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, phosphorus, and/or antimony; and a corrosion inhibitor; and (3) an additive package for use in a heat transfer system containing a brazed aluminum component, and another heat transfer fluid, comprising an oxy-anion of molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, phosphorus, and/or antimony; and a corrosion inhibitor.    USE - As heat transfer system (claimed) useful in power sources include battery, fuel cell, solar cell or solar panel, photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system containing heat transfer fluid prevents corrosion in a heat transfer system.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery container accommodating cavity (2) comprising upper opening, formed in a rear fender structure (1) and located under a seating washer, after assembling the rear fender structure on the vehicle. A bracket (5) and hanging lugs (3,4) are formed in the outer surface of the accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity is extended upwards from the rear fender structure.    USE - Ride vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery container can be mounted or removed easily and conveniently, without increasing the size and manufacturing cost of the ride vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery container accommodating cavity in ride vehicle.    Rear fender structure (1)    Battery container accommodating cavity (2)    Hanging lugs (3,4)    Bracket (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a rechargeable battery box (2) equipped on a back side of a frame (1) by a rechargeable battery box bracket for mounting a rechargeable battery, where the rechargeable battery box bracket is equipped with an L shaped bracket and a U shaped bracket. Two ends of the L shaped bracket are fixed on a girder tube and a middle inclined supporting tube. The rechargeable battery box is placed on the U shaped bracket. A back wall and a bottom of the rechargeable battery box are respectively fixed on the L shaped bracket and a bottom of the U shaped bracket.    USE - Rechargeable battery mounting structure for a dune buggy.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is placed far away from an oil tank to improve safety, and is convenient to assemble and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rechargeable battery mounting structure.    Frame (1)    Rechargeable battery box (2)    Band hook (16)    Band (21)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has an electrolyte (2) and electrode layers (3,4) that are formed on one side of electrolyte membrane. The protective layers (5,6) protects the electrode layer along the circumferential end. An overlapped portion (51,61) are arranged to overlap the electrode layers in a direction of thickness, such that the protective layers are sandwiched between electrolyte membrane and electrode layers.    USE - Structure for bonding membrane and electrode for use in fuel cell. Can also be used in power supply of drive motor such as motor vehicle, railways, vessel, aircraft and for power supply of communication terminal such as mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of electrolyte membrane can be suppressed and fall of electric power generation can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Structure (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Electrode layers (3,4)    Protective layers (5,6)    Overlapped portion (51,61)
NOVELTY - The system has a permanent magnet synchronous generator provided with a high-speed winding and a low-speed winding, where the windings are respectively utilized for generating at light load low-speed area and a heavy load high-speed area. Running states of the high-speed winding and the low-speed winding are detected by a generating controller. Driving motor speed of a hybrid vehicle is controlled by an electric motor controller. A conversion circuit comprises a pair of contacts of a high-voltage vacuum switch or a high-voltage electronic switch and a three-phase rectifier bridge circuit.    USE - Generating energy-storing system for a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system simplifies the transmission system and realizes infinite variable speed function, thus greatly reducing the labor intensity of driver, reducing cost and energy consumption and improving economic benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid motor vehicle generating energy-storing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pump has a housing (12) including an inlet (12a) and an outlet (12b) that are in fluid communication with a pumping chamber (18) through check valves (20, 22). A linear actuator (24) includes a pumping element (28) located in the pumping chamber, where actuation of the linear actuator induces the pumping element to move in the pumping chamber between the check valves. The element is moved away from the check valve (20) and reduces pressure in the pumping chamber for allowing the check valve to open and draw fluid from the inlet into the pumping chamber to pump the fluid from the pump.    USE - Miniature pump for use in medical application and battery or fuel cell application for a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The pump allows the pumping element and the lip seals to be varied to adjust compression ratio of the pump. The pump consumes lesser space and lesser energy. The pump increases the pressure in the pumping chamber and the check valve allows the fluid to flow from the pumping chamber to the outlet when the pump element is pushed back into pumping chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for pumping a fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a miniature pump.    Housing (12)    Inlet (12a)    Outlet (12b)    Pumping chamber (18)    Check valves (20, 22)    Linear actuator (24)    Pumping element (28)
NOVELTY - Recovery of noble metal comprises providing a carbon-supported catalyst containing a noble metal and a carbonaceous material; and separating (204) the noble metal and carbonaceous material using various oxidizing solutions to dissolve the noble metal stepwise (206) from the carbon-supported catalyst.    USE - Method of recovering noble metal (claimed), i.e. fuel cell noble metal.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of a method for recovering noble metal.
NOVELTY - The system has a set of hollow fiber membranes swollen with water and arranged in a center of a hollow fiber membrane bundle through which dry air supplied from outside by a blower (202) mainly flows. The fiber membranes that are not swollen with water are placed outside of the hollow fiber membrane bundle through which wet air discharged from a fuel cell stack (200) mainly flows. The hollow fiber membranes are formed of a Nafion material having high humidification performance. The hollow fiber membranes are formed of polyetherimide or polyphenylsulfone.    USE - Humidification system for a fuel cell in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. passenger automobile such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus and truck, watercraft such as boat and ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow fiber membrane suitably maintains a flat straight line shape even when another hollow fiber membrane is bent in a zigzag shape, thus preventing or minimizing an increase in pressure drop in the system and an increase in load on the blower. The system allows water to be produced in the fuel cell stack, and permits a mixing ratio of the hollow fiber membranes to be increased to prevent a flooding phenomenon. The hollow fiber membrane bundle is made of high-priced Nafion material, and the hollow fiber membrane is made of inexpensive polyetherimide or polyphenylsulfone, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the system. The hollow fiber membranes of different species are suitably arranged, thus enhancing humidification performance of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an air supply system of a fuel cell system.    Membrane humidifier (100)    Fuel cell stack (200)    Blower (202)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a set of coupling units (12, 14) for connecting a set of partial power supplies. A power source (16) e.g. battery, is arranged between the partial power supplies for supplying power to one of the partial power supplies. The power source has a switch and/or a current control for producing constant current, and an inductance for current rise delimitation. The power source comprises a diode or an active component, where the diode serves for maintenance of a current flow with uncoupled partial power supplies.    USE - Coupling device for coupling two partial power supplies in a main power supply for operation of a combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device decouples partial power supplies from the main power supply during starting of the engine, thus avoiding detectable voltage drops. The device is very flexible, so that the device is used in different onboard power supply topologies. The device is simple and manufactured economically. The device is implemented as a functional unit, thus avoiding switching elements in the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a coupling device of partial power supplies in a main power supply topology with double layer capacitor.    Coupling device (10)    Coupling units (12, 14)    Power source (16)    Starter (20)    Power storage (22)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), an electrolyte and a separator (4) between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains a nitroxyl compound having nitroxyl cation partial structure (I) in oxidation state and nitroxyl radical partial structure (II) in reduction state. The negative electrode contains a substance which is supported reversibly for a lithium ion. The electrolyte is an aprotic organic solvent containing lithium salt.    USE - Electrical storage device is used for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, domestic electric appliance and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has high energy density, low environmental impact, and excellent output characteristics and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte and a separator between positive electrode and negative electrode. The positive electrode contains a nitroxyl compound having nitroxyl cation partial structure of formula (I) in oxidation state and nitroxyl radical partial structure of formula (II) in reduction state. The negative electrode contains a substance which is supported reversibly for a lithium ion. The electrolyte is an aprotic organic solvent containing lithium salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode collector (1A)    Negative electrode (2)    Lithium supply source (3)    Separator (4)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage unit (13) is connected to thermo electric power generation module (12) positioned between hot water storage tank (9) and a cold preservation tank (10). The high and low temperature coolant paths (17,19) are provided for circulating high and low temperature coolants to canister (8). The absorption and separation of volatilization fuel from absorption agent (11) in canister are detected. The circulation state of high and low temperature coolant paths are changed by three-way valves (15,16) based on information of absorption and separation of fuel.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus mounted in petrol engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the high temperature and low temperature flow-paths are changed based on the absorption and separation information of the fuel from the absorption agent in the canister, electric power can be produced using the temperature difference between heat emitted at the time of absorption and separation of fuel. Since hot water storage tank and cold preservation tank are provided outside the canister, the absorption agent can be maintained in desired temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of engine with electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Canister (8)    Hot water storage tank (9)    Cold preservation tank (10)    Absorption agent (11)    Thermoelectric power generation module (12)    Electrical storage unit (13)    Three-way valves (15,16)    High temperature coolant path (17)    Low temperature coolant path (19)
NOVELTY - A hydrophobic porous component comprises component (a) and component (b) in a nonwoven fabric. The component (a) is ternary-type fluorine polymer of tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride. The component (b) is binary-type fluorine polymer of tetrafluoroethylene and vinylidene fluoride.    USE - Hydrophobic porous component is used as filter, heat insulating material, moisture-permeable water-proof raw material, flame-proof raw material and high oxygen-permeable porous component of air cell and fuel cell. Can also be used as support of photocatalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophobic porous component has excellent shape stability, strength, high oxygen-permeable property and effectively prevents water vapor penetrating into electrode of air cell and fuel cell. The filter comprising the hydrophobic porous component has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided with a negative electrode which can occlude and discharge lithium, and a positive electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqueous solvent and lithium salt, and does not contain 0.01-10 weight% of sultone having unsaturated hydrocarbon group (1). The nonaqueous solvent contains cyclohexylbenzene, compound (0.01-5 weight%) chosen from cyclic carbonate having unsaturated bond, and acid anhydride, and sulfur-containing organic compound (0.01-5 weight%).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for hand-held video camera, portable personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides secondary battery having excellent capacitance, storing characteristics, load characteristics and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided with a negative electrode which can occlude and discharge lithium, and a positive electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqueous solvent and lithium salt, and does not contain 0.01-10 weight% of sultone having unsaturated hydrocarbon group of formula (1). The nonaqueous solvent contains cyclohexylbenzene, compound (0.01-5 weight%) chosen from cyclic carbonate having unsaturated bond, and acid anhydride, and sulfur-containing organic compound (0.01-5 weight%).    R1-R4=H, halo, or 1-12C haloalkyl;and    n=0-3.
NOVELTY - The two-wheeler type electrical scooter driving system has a low capacity battery (100), direction indicator light, a horn and a fuel cell driving battery (120) which initializes fuel cell (110). A polymer electrolyte fuel cell is provided with high-pressure hydrogen as fuel. A direct-current motor (140) is provided for driving the scooter. An electric motor driver (130) is provided for maintaining driver operating range and operating the direct-current motor. A display device (180) is provided in which state of the fuel cell and transition speeds of the scooter are indicated.    USE - Two-wheeler type electrical scooter driving system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has a low capacity battery and a fuel cell driving battery which initializes fuel cell, where polymer electrolyte fuel cell is provided with high-pressure hydrogen as fuel, and hence enables to reduce weight of the scooter and improves efficiency of the electrical scooter, and ensures a structurally simple and eco-friendly two-wheeler type electrical scooter driving system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical scooter driving system.    Low capacity battery (100)    Fuel cell (110)    Fuel cell driving battery (120)    Electric motor driver (130)    Direct-current motor (140)    Display device (180)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a cathode utilizing hydrogen storage alloy material, and an anode utilizing electric double layer capacitor carbon material. Specific concentration of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is utilized as an electrolyte. The electric double layer capacitor carbon material is mixed with graphite powder. PTFE is added to the mixed content. A conductive agent is evenly coated on a stainless steel net. A polypropylene film is utilized as a membrane. Nickel oxide or manganese dioxide is utilized as the cathode.    USE - Super capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle power battery, electric tool power battery, information equipment power battery, weapons and equipment pulse power battery and photovoltaic station storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high capacity and energy densities, and large power capability and power cycle stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a super capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a super capacitor manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has front and rear seats longitudinally arranged in a straight line and connected from an upper part to a lower part to form a convex shape i.e. front narrow and rear wide shape. A turning handle is located on an upper front part of a center shaft of a front wheel, where turning of the front wheel is controlled by longitudinally pushing a connection rod. The front seat is supported by two legs with a shock-prevention spring. A movable connection part is provided between the front and rear seats. A head lining is installed with a solar energy photoelectric plate to charge a battery.    USE - Mini-recreational vehicle for use as a park tourist vehicle, sports vehicle and a household vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is easy to operate and wide in application range, and can be manufactured in a common mechanical processing factory. The vehicle can be placed into a lift for transporting to high-rise building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mini-recreational vehicle.
NOVELTY - Preparing enhancement moisture holding complex film comprises: (a) adding phosphate in the solid macromolecule electrolyte solution with 2-10% of weight concentration and uniformly mixing; where the solid macromolecule electrolyte points the sulfonating polymer capable of conducting proton; and (b) pouring the mixed solution on the substrate, maintaining for 5-7 hours at 70-80 degrees C until the solvent is evaporated completely, and heating for 10-14 hours at 110-130 degrees C to form the dense and uniform monolayer complex film.    USE - The process is useful for preparing enhancement moisture holding complex film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepared enhancement moisture holding complex film has good moisture holding capability, high mechanical intensity, simple preparing technique, and low material cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing enhancement moisture holding complex film comprises: (a) adding phosphate in the solid macromolecule electrolyte solution with 2-10% of weight concentration and uniformly mixing; where the solid macromolecule electrolyte points the sulfonating polymer capable of conducting proton; the solvent in the solid macromolecule electrolyte solution is isopropanol or dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO); and the mass ratio between the solid macromolecule electrolyte and the phosphate is 5-50:1; and (b) pouring the mixed solution on the substrate, maintaining for 5-7 hours at 70-80 degrees C until the solvent is evaporated completely, and heating for 10-14 hours at 110-130 degrees C to form the dense and uniform monolayer complex film.
NOVELTY - A decarboxylation apparatus comprises water flow through tube (1) which has water inlet port into which to-be-processed water (4) containing carbonic acid flows in and water exit part which makes to-be-processed water which flowed in from water inlet port flow outside, gas distribution pipe (2) which has gas introduction part (31) which introduces gas (3) from exterior, misting appearance part which makes gas blow off to water exit part vicinity, and water recovering unit which recovers to-be-processed water sprayed from misting appearance part.    USE - Decarboxylation apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the decarboxylation apparatus.    Water flow through tube (1)    Gas distribution pipe (2)    Gas (3)    To-be-processed water (4)    Gas introduction part (31)
NOVELTY - The trolley has a trolley body (5) whose front end is equipped with a wind generator (1) and a front accumulator jar (2). The wind generator is connected with a voltage adjuster (15), which is orderly connected with the front accumulator jar and a back accumulator jar (8). An accumulator (6) is connected with the front and back accumulator jars and connected with a start switch (11). A top part of the trolley body is provided with a wind generator set (4). A battery charger (7) is installed at a back part of the trolley body and connected with the voltage adjuster.    USE - Wind trolley i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The trolley is simple in structure, environment-friendly and energy-saving, and utilizes wind energy to generate electricity to drive the trolley to move and consumes less fuel. The trolley avoids exhaust, and has low operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wind trolley.    Wind generator (1)    Front accumulator jar (2)    Wind generator set (4)    Trolley body (5)    Accumulator (6)    Battery charger (7)    Back accumulator jar (8)    Start switch (11)    Voltage adjuster (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a generating assembly i.e. hollow pipe, equipped on a crank on a side of a bicycle, where the assembly conducts electric power generated to two turntables of a wheel axle by a rechargeable battery by using a connection of a power supply wire. A lead frame is extended with two metal pins abutting against the turntables, and a lead slot for a power supply device e.g. rear warning lamp, is provided on the lead frame. A middle section of an interior of the assembly is embedded with a coil, and is provided with a magnet for reciprocating along an inner pipe wall.    USE - Auxiliary electric power device for a bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an auxiliary electric power device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a pedal component crank shaft connected with pedals and fixed in a crank shaft shell, and a driving component connected with the pedal of a pedal component. A deceleration gear component is connected with a motor component, and a power auxiliary component is placed around the crank shaft. A power auxiliary device is connected between a power output component and a chain wheel component, and the power auxiliary component is connected with another driving component. The power auxiliary component and the crank shaft shell are fixed on a centre shaft of the crank shaft.    USE - Power auxiliary structure for a bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power auxiliary structure.
NOVELTY - The vehicle controller is connected to start switch and the motor controller(s) connected to pre-charge circuit, electronic accelerator and forward/reverse switch; permanent magnet direct current (PMDC) motor is coupled directly to the internal combustion (IC) engine (ICE) for series hybrid; Shunts/hall sensor devices are connected to the vehicle controller to detect all the voltages, current and power; Vehicle/throttle controller is provided to control the revolution per minute (rpm) of the engine and the voltage generated by the motor coupled to it by varying the linear actuator/stepper/servo motor; Vehicle controller continuously adjusts the generated voltage by sensing/comparing the battery voltages between pre set values to charge the batteries and provide power to traction/hub motor during charging. Plug in charging through onboard charger is provided in the hybrid system. Vehicular controller senses the speed of the vehicle and switches propulsion mode between traction motor and ICE or both for series/parallel hybrid system. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. bipolar type secondary battery includes an electrical storage unit (10) provided with positive electrode (13) and negative electrode (19) that are laminated through a separator (16). The negative electrode includes an active material which is an element selected from silicon, germanium, tin, lead, aluminum, indium and zinc. The separator contains an electrolyte, and has a structure having predetermined porosity that decreases from negative electrode side toward positive electrode side.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. bipolar type secondary battery for use with an assembled battery, in an electric, hybrid or fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase in electrode resistance, thus exhibiting an excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics, without falling into lack of electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section view of the electrical storage component constituting the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrical storage unit (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Separator (16)    Negative electrode collector (18)    Negative electrode (19)
NOVELTY - The hydrophilization electrode manufacturing process is performed in which electrode that is hydrophilically treated is manufactured. Electrolyte solution supply process is performed to supply electrolyte solution to manufactured hydrophilization electrode after maintaining the relative humidity of hydrophilization electrode to about 1%rh or less.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery such as lithium ion battery. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery for electric motor of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The wetability of the electrode with respect to electrolyte solution can be improved during manufacturing the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of manufacturing battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has battery elements that are provided with insulating material (17) that are arranged at outer periphery of electrolyte layer (15). The insulating material insulates the collectors (11) and the edges (20) of the battery element, in order to disconnect the lamination of collector and insulating material. The edge of the collector and the edge of the insulating material are arranged corresponding to each other.    USE - Bipolar type secondary battery such as lithium ion battery for assembled battery for vehicles (both claimed). Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - the size and the weight of the battery can be reduced and the design property of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the bipolar type secondary battery.    Bipolar type secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Electrolyte layer (15)    Insulating layer (17)    Edge of battery element (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a discharge electrode (11a) provided in an end surface of a battery pack (10). A container part (8) of the discharge electrode is provided in a floor of a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (1), to accommodate the battery pack. A load electrode (17) is connected with the discharge electrode at the time of battery pack installation. A sealing member (18) is provided between a side wall (21) of the container part, and the end surface, for surrounding circumference of the connection part and the load electrode.    USE - Battery mounting structure for use in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing member surrounds the circumference of the connection part of the discharge electrode and the load electrode, so that waterproof capacity of an electric contact of a battery and the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery mounting structure in an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (1)    Container part (8)    Battery pack (10)    Discharge electrode (11a)    Load electrode (17)    Sealing member (18)    Side walls (21, 22, 24)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying anode side leaking fuel (BS1) to a fuel cell system based on a recirculation fan (6), which is arranged in a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system. The fuel is guided into a fuel return line (Z2) sectionally with a forward flow direction (R1) and a rearward flow direction (R2). Water or water vapor contained in the fuel is separated in the return line in the flow direction (R1) before the recirculation fan, where the fuel is recycled in the direction (R1). A rotating direction of the fan is changed for flow direction reversal of the fuel guided into the return line.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system by a recirculation fan.    ADVANTAGE - The anode side leaking fuel is guided into the fuel return line sectionally with the forward flow direction and the rearward flow direction, thus avoiding freezing of water in the fuel return line at low temperatures, eliminating impairment of mechanical function of components such as valve and pump device, during starting the fan, and hence enabling discharging of the fuel over a separator arranged in the fuel return line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for operating a fuel cell system.    Anode side leaking fuel (BS1)    Forward flow direction (R1)    Rearward flow direction (R2)    Fuel return lines (Z1, Z2)    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Recirculation fan (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery equalized charge part maintaining a state of charge of multiple end cells, and one side terminal connected to the end cells in an insulating type electric power inverter e.g. push-pull converter. The electricity is decreased through a relay between the end cells in another side terminal, and the end cells are provided in a safety circuit part. A detection unit is utilized for detecting end cell voltage and battery total voltage, and a battery control unit is utilized for controlling a communications control unit.    USE - Battery equalizing charge device for a battery management system that is utilized in an electromobile, a fuel cell vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device detects the state of charge of the end cells, so that the end cells are charged through the insulating type electric power converter by providing electricity between the end cells to the state of charge, thus extending the lifetime of the end cells and increasing the lifetime of the battery management system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery equalized charge method for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an insulating type electric power inverter of a battery equalizing charge device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The flank has a receiving part whose one side is opened to accommodate an electrode plate of a battery. A sliding unit (30) slides one-side wall of a case (10) with one-side wall of the receiving part. A guide rod (20) guides the sliding unit to slide one-side wall of the receiving part to a back-wall. A drive material slides the one-side wall of the receiving part according to rotation of a screw (31). A rotating member rotates the screw according to the guide rod. The drive material is installed with the screw with the one-side wall of the receiving part.    USE - Automatic group flank for a battery plate of a fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be made in various sizes by providing the group flank that controls the size of the receiving part accommodating the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery plate automatic group flank.    Case (10)    Guide rod (20)    Sliding unit (30)    Screw (31)    Steering wheel (33)    Straight line moveable member (37)    Driver rods (39, 41)    Straight line transfer member (43)
NOVELTY - The valve (100) has a permanent magnet (26) fixed and installed in an upper end of an ascending and descending bar (24), where bottom end of the bar is combined in an upper side of a tappet (22). A magnetic core (28) is arranged in a peripheral part of the tappet, and a coil (38) providing an electromechanical power for the magnetic core is adhered to the permanent magnet. An impact column (30) is arranged in an upper side of the tappet. An accommodation space (36) of the groove structure is admitted with a top end portion edge of the ascending and descending bar.    USE - Valve for a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve improves the structure of the system by using the impact column striking the icing site, and can get rid of the structure installed at a gas or moisture exhaust line of the fuel system. The valve is easily opened in the cold start-up, and the icing site of the cold start-up valve is provided with the batting power of the impact column. The valve shortens the cold starting time of the fuel cell vehicle and improves the start performance of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell system's valve.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Tappet (22)    Ascending and descending bar (24)    Permanent magnet (26)    Magnetic core (28)    Impact column (30)    Accommodation space (36)    Coil (38)    Valve (100)
NOVELTY - The electrode has electrocatalyst provided with a vacant portion. Hollow base material is made of oxides of gold, silver, chrome, iron, titanium, manganese, cobalt, nickel, molybdenum, tungsten, aluminum, silicon, zinc and tin. Tantalum, ruthenium, lead, iridium, tin, barium, silver, and platinum, and oxides of titanium and zirconium are mixed with the electrocatalyst.    USE - Micro size hollow sphere electrode for an electrochemical cell i.e. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode realizes high current density operation, thus achieving high performance. The uniform amount of catalyst is loaded on the base material, so that the electrode realizes excellent property and electrode reaction efficiency. The durability of the electrode is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a micro size hollow sphere electrode.
NOVELTY - A rated drive voltage is outputted to an electromagnetic circuit while switching ON the electromagnetic component. The output-voltage is maintained higher and lower than release voltage and rated drive voltage respectively after switching ON the electromagnetic component.    USE - Energy-saving drive method of electromagnetic component of fuel cell system, electrochemical system, electromechanical system, electronic system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of system, service life of electromagnetic component can be improved with reduced power consumption and operating temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy-saving drive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of energy-saving drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The installation has a power converter that rectifies and transforms the current generated by a generator. The rectified electric power is input into a battery and an electrical appliance. The power converter is connected to electrical appliance by a switching unit, when the alternating current generator is in electric power generation state. The electricity between battery and electrical appliance is stopped, when the generator is not in power generation state.    USE - Electrical installation of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of generator or power converter is reduced, so that the size of the electrical installation is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrical installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The degassing system comprises a body (2) comprising a degassing opening (6), a rod (8) arranged in the body, two symmetrical flaps mounted rotatably around the rod, a spring (17) arranged in such a way as to exert a torque on the flap, and a seal (10) arranged in such a way that the flap lies on the seal in an idle position and closes the degassing opening. A baffle plate is arranged beneath the flap. The degassing system has a circular cross-section.    USE - Degassing system for an accumulator housing useful in hybrid and/or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The degassing system provides effective protection to the accumulator from excess gas pressure and outer impurities and increases the performance of the accumulator with high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explosion representation of a degassing system.    Body (2)    Degassing opening (6)    Rod (8)    Seal (10)    Spring. (17)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has cooling system for heat exchanger, and cooling system for sub radiator (12). The device switches the operation of cooling system for heat exchanger, to the operation of sub radiator when temperature of high power battery (6) is higher than preset temperature.    USE - Automotive battery cooling device for use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can efficiently cool the battery even when normal cooling system is unable to cool the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle equipped with automotive battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Joint box (5)    High power battery (6)    Electrical component (10)    Sub radiator (12)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an electronic comprehensive controlling system (12) provided with a signal processing device (13), a charge controller (15) and a drive controller (16). A generating set (19) is connected with a power battery (20). A drive motor (21) is connected with the controlling system. The power battery is connected with the drive motor that is connected with the generating set. The power battery is connected with the controlling system. A meter display unit (22) and a fault display unit (23) are linked behind the controlling system.    USE - Electronically-controlled mixed energy storage electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has simple structure, convenient operation and low weight. The automobile utilizes a circuit with energy-saving function, thus increasing driving kilometers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronically-controlled mixed energy storage electric automobile.    Electronic comprehensive controlling system (12)    Signal processing device (13)    Charge controller (15)    Drive controller (16)    Generating set (19)    Power battery (20)    Drive motor (21)    Meter display unit (22)    Fault display unit (23)
NOVELTY - The shell has a middle barrel (1) with upper and lower ends opened and equipped with an upper cover (4) and a lower cover (5). A pile (3) is between the upper cover and the lower cover. The upper cover and the lower cover are formed with a groove (6) with opening toward the pile. The groove is embedded with a damping spring (2) which is designed as spiral spring with round section. The upper cover, lower cover and the middle barrel are in a screw connection. Left, right ends of the upper cover and the lower cover are equipped with two screw holes.    USE - Damping shell for an electric bicycle lithium-ion pile.    ADVANTAGE - The shell has enhanced security, thus effectively reducing the shock caused by the external environment to the pile in the process of utilizing the pile normally to keep the pile in the best use property and effectively prolonging the service life of the pile, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a damping shell.    Middle barrel (1)    Damping spring (2)    Pile (3)    Upper cover (4)    Lower cover (5)    Groove (6)
NOVELTY - The cover has a battery switch cover located on a battery box cover (2), and a battery switch located under the battery switch cover. The battery box cover is fixed on a box cover main body (1), and a battery switch sealing pad is adhered between the battery switch cover and the battery box cover. A battery shock absorption cushion is adhered in the battery box cover, and a sealing pad filling trough is fixed on the battery box cover. A groove (8) is formed in a middle part of the battery switch cover.    USE - Battery and control module box cover for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover has excellent sealing and shock absorption functions to the battery and the control module in the box body through the sealing pad and the shock absorption cushion, thus protecting the inner components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery and control module box cover.    Box cover main body (1)    Battery box cover (2)    Groove (8)
NOVELTY - The tractor (10) includes at least one drive wheel (11,12) rotated by at least one electric motor. Two rails (16) extend parallel to each other, along the tractor longitudinal axis, and support a battery pack (14). The battery pack is sized to be received in plural locations along the rails, and is in selective electrical contact with at least one electric motor once received on the rails.    USE - Solar-powered electric tractor for use on agricultural field.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates limitations generated when tractor uses internal combustion engine. Improves flexibility of battery pack placement, while lowering center of gravity of tractor. Allows battery pack to serve as counterbalance, thus eliminating need for purchase and installation of dead weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial side view of the electric tractor.    Solar-powered electric tractor (10)    Drive wheel (11,12)    Battery pack (14)    Seat (15)    Rails (16)
NOVELTY - The tower i.e. uni-cell tower (10), has integrated wind turbines for generating power to operate the tower, and a drive shaft of the wind turbines and a coax cable (18) running down a chase in a tower pole (19). The wind turbines are strapped on the tower pole using a mounting ring attached around the tower pole. A set of wind turbines is attached to the mounting ring, and a set of cylinder holding antennas and wind turbines are attached to the multi-legged tower. A drive shaft for the wind turbines and a coax cable run down a chase in the tower pole.    USE - Wireless communication tower for building, maintenance and powering antenna and in remote areas by battery power, fuel cell, propane power and diesel power, in urban, business and residential areas.    ADVANTAGE - The tower is designed such that wireless carriers get more height through jurisdictional process, and reduces the buying cost without forcing to purchase stealth towers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a uni-cell tower.    Uni-cell tower (10)    Uni-cells (12, 14)    Wind turbine (16)    Coax cable (18)    Tower pole (19)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has separator composed of unit fibers and positioned between a positive electrode (66) and negative electrode (76). A lower housing (40) accommodates the electrodes, the separator and an electrolyte. A set of positive and negative terminals are connected to a set of positive and negative lead wires, respectively. An electrolyte permeability index of the separator is larger than an electrolyte permeability index of the electrodes, and the unit fibers of the separator are arranged irregularly so that pores formed in the separator have cross sections of polygonal shape.    USE - Energy storage device i.e. Ultra capacitor such as pseudo capacitor and electric double layer capacitor used as main or auxiliary power source of electric and electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, road sign lamp, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and mobile communication devices such as cellular phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The device has separator with electrolyte permeability index greater than electrolyte permeability index of electrodes, thus preventing electrolyte depletion for the electrode that gives a direct influence on electric capacity. The unit fibers of the separator are arranged irregularly, thus preventing stress failure of the separator. The separator is configured such that unit fibers of the separator are arranged irregularly, thus ensuring identical tensile resistance against stresses in all directions. The separator has a greater porosity and surface, thus improving capillary and enabling larger quantity of electrolyte to be received per unit volume of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage device.    Lower housing (40)    Upper housing (50)    Positive electrode (66)    Negative electrode (76)    Energy storage device (100)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a cold zone positioned from an end along a portion of length and remaining at a temperature below an operating reaction temperature, when a reaction zone is heated. An artery flow passage extends from the end in x direction through cold zone and into a reaction zone and has thickness in z direction. The passage is fluidicly coupled to an active gas passage, where the active gas passage extends from the artery flow passage in y direction towards a side, where thickness of the artery flow passage is greater than the thickness of the active gas passage.    USE - Fuel cell device i.e. multi-layer monolithic fuel cell stick, for use in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The physical structure of the device acts in harmony with the material properties, thus accommodating dramatic temperature differences along the length of the device, allowing low temperatures and low cost connection points, simplifying construction and increasing durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a hot zone chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of two fuel cells connected externally.    Fuel cell device (10)    Fuel inlet (12)    Fuel passage (14)    Fuel outlet (16)    Air inlet (18)    Air passage (20)    Air outlet (22)    Anode layer (24a, 24b)    Positive voltage node (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar-energy charging unit for converting solar energy into electric energy and charging a driving battery pack. The driving battery pack provides permanent electric energy to an electric vehicle.    USE - Solar-energy charging system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can compensate the electric energy in the driving battery pack while the vehicle runs, so as to improve the running power of the electric vehicle to increase the running distance, thus shortening the common charging time relatively and saving the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar-energy electric vehicle charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The box body has a left box shell (14) connected to left sides of an upper box shell (4) and a lower box shell (13). A right box shell (7) is connected with right sides of the upper box shell and the lower box shell. A wiring harness through hole seal piece (1) is fixed on a left part of the lower box shell, and a shockproof pad below a battery is placed on a bottom part on a left side of the box body. A radiating rib gland bush is fixed on an integrated starter/generator (ISG) controller support piece and a direct current converter support piece.    USE - Battery and control module box body for a hybrid power automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The box body has good technique, sealing performance and heat dispersion when the box body has high strength for maintaining normal operation of the internal elements in the box body. The box body can be easy to machine. The box body is convenient to distribute and maintain, and can protect and seal the heavy pieces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery and control module box body.    Wiring harness through hole seal piece (1)    Upper box shell (4)    Right box shell (7)    Lower box shell (13)    Left box shell (14)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a valve seat (4) and a valve closing member (2) with a flexible sealing element (3). The flexible sealing element is sealed at a sealing region (5) of the valve seat in a closed condition of the valve. A part of the sealing element is stored on a storage region (6) i.e. conical region, of the valve seat for supporting the sealing element. The storage region has a defined fine structure (11) with recesses e.g. concentric circular grooves, and surface areas limited by the recesses. The surface areas are designed as rectangles, trapezoids or squares.    USE - Gas valve i.e. gas-injection valve, for supplying a gaseous medium such as petroleum gas, as a fuel to a fuel cell of an internal combustion engine i.e. gas engine, in a motor vehicle, and/or a stationary gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The storage region has the defined fine structure with the recesses e.g. concentric circular grooves, and the surface areas limited by the recesses, thus ensuring simple detachment of the sealing element from the valve seat at low temperatures, and reducing hydraulic sticking of the sealing element at the valve seat. The surface areas are designed as rectangles, trapezoids or squares, thus manufacturing the gas valve with high viscosity and improved cold starting capacity in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a gas valve in a sealing seat area.    Gas valve (1)    Valve closing member (2)    Flexible sealing element (3)    Valve seat (4)    Sealing region (5)    Storage region (6)    Passage opening (9)    Fine structure (11)
NOVELTY - The device has an exhaust gas-generating drive motor for driving a motor vehicle and unit for usage of an energy contained in an exhaust gas. A generator arrangement with a generator is provided for generation of electrical current from the exhaust gas. A heat reservoir (44) is heated by the electrical current generated by the generator. A thermal energy converter is charged by a heat from the heat reservoir.    USE - Device for use with an arrangement for storing a braking energy of a motor vehicle with an exhaust energy recovery for usage of the braking energy in the motor vehicles (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator arrangement with a generator is provided for generation of electrical current from the exhaust gas, and a heat reservoir is heated by the electrical current generated by the generator, and thus enables to provide improved energy efficiency in the motor vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for usage of braking energy in motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a component of a motor vehicle with exhaust gas energy.    Diesel motor (10)    Turbo charger (12)    Steam generator (18)    Expander (22)    Heat reservoir (44)
NOVELTY - The device has a gas cushion formed outside liquid stored in a container. Walls of the container are formed such that inner cross-section of the container expands in a direction of the gas cushion. Fillet indentations or channels are conterminous with and in contact with the container. The indentations or the channels are formed such that inner cross-section of the indentations or the channels expand in the direction inside the container. The indentations or the channels receive sensors and valves.    USE - Device for receiving liquid e.g. water and aqueous solution such as aqueous urea solution in an exhaust gas after-treatment system of a motor vehicle, for use as a water separator or a water receiving area of a fuel cell system for the motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The walls of the container are formed such that the inner cross-section of the container expands in the direction of the gas cushion, thus allowing freezing of the liquid such that an ice phase expands in a direction of liquid surface, and avoiding volumetric expansion in a transverse direction towards the walls of the container, and hence reducing material stresses in the material and the walls of the container, avoiding damage caused on the walls of the container by freezing of the liquid, and allowing reduction in wall thickness and weight of the container in order to minimize weight and cost of a motor vehicle. The device has improved reliability, durability and robustness.
NOVELTY - The device (1') has a closed cooling circuit (10) provided with a compressor (11), condenser (12), expansion body and an evaporator, where the evaporator is arranged in a housing (20') that surrounds a battery (2'). A bypass valve (105) i.e. magnetic valve, is electrically adjustable parallel to the expansion body. A control circuit (106) opens and closes the bypass valve depending on the external temperature or the condition of a coolant i.e. gas. The compressor and the condenser are attached both to a battery circuit (100) and an air-conditioning cooling circuit (100').    USE - Device for tempering a battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures an optimum cooling of the battery and is designed in a simple manner. The magnetic valve is produced in a cost effective manner, so that the manufacturing cost of the device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a device for tempering a battery.    Battery tempering device (1')    Battery (2')    Closed cooling circuit (10)    Compressor (11)    Condenser (12)    Housing (20')    Battery circuit (100)    Air-conditioning cooling circuit (100')    Bypass valve (105)    Control circuit (106)
NOVELTY - The method involves converting a working fluid from a liquid state into a gaseous state due to indirect heat transmission by an exhaust gas stream in an evaporator (16). The gaseous working fluid is supplied to a turbine (18) for obtaining energy, and the gaseous working fluid is supplied to a condenser (22) for converting the working fluid from the gaseous state to the liquid state. The liquid working fluid is supplied to the evaporator by a pump (14), whose transporting power depends on a parameter determined by an actual heat energy transmitted to the gas stream in the evaporator each time.    USE - Method for obtaining energy i.e. electricity, from an exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid working fluid is supplied to the evaporator by the pump, whose transporting power depends on the parameter determined by the actual heat energy transmitted to the gas stream in the evaporator each time, thus varying the transporting power of the pump at any time, and hence using the method in the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine for supplying an exhaust gas stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a component used in a motor vehicle for implementing an energy obtaining method.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Pump (14)    Evaporator (16)    Turbine (18)    Condenser (22)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus (22) has module storage chamber (26) in which fuel cell module (25) is accommodated, and auxiliary-machine storage chamber (27) in which auxiliary machine is accommodated. Air distribution structures (29,31) are provided for distributing air inside the module storage chamber into auxiliary-machine storage chamber. An opening-and-closing structure (30) opens and closes the air-inflow openings (32) formed in the air distribution structures.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for electric power generation applications in outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - Freezing of auxiliary machine utilizing radiant heat of fuel cell module effectively, can be easily and efficiently prevented, by controlling the operation of opening-and-closing structure of air-inflow openings formed in air distribution structures, based on the external temperature measured by air temperature probe. A fuel cell apparatus with improved electric power generation efficiency can be easily provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (22)    Fuel cell module (25)    Module storage chamber (26)    Auxiliary machine storage chamber (27)    Air distribution structures (29,31)    Opening-and-closing structure (30)    Air inflow opening (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator has a pair of primary and secondary conductive resin layers (2,3) that are laminated on both upper and lower surfaces of a metallic substrate (1). The secondary resin layer comprises carbonaceous material. A coupling agent is mixed in the primary conductive resin layers.    USE - Separator for fuel cell such as solid polymer type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, melting carbonate type fuel cell, alkali type fuel cell and solid oxide type fuel cell for use in portable electric equipment such as portable music player, mobile telephone, portable TV and notebook computer, fixed type electric power generation warm water feeder and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The primary and secondary conductive resin layers are laminated on both surfaces of metallic substrate, provided coupling agent is mixed in primary conductive resin layers. The adhesiveness of primary conductive resin layer and metallic substrate can be improved and corrosion resistance of fuel cell separator is ensured, since the coupling agent is mixed only in the primary conductive resin layer. Manufacturing cost can be reduced by using inexpensive aluminum substrate. The coupling agent which has amine group can exhibit stable adherence effect. High mechanical strength, thickness reduction, weight reduction, high electroconductivity, high corrosion resistance can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fuel cell separator.    Metallic substrate (1)    Primary conductive resin layers (2)    Secondary conductive resin layers (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (2) has a fuel supply unit that supplies liquid fuel to a fuel cell (3). A detection unit detects presence of bubble in liquid fuel based on detection of vibration sensor (28) and inclination sensor (29) in detection unit. A control unit (24) controls the fuel supply unit to change the amount of supply of the fuel to fuel cell based on the output of the detection unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of the fuel to the fuel cell is controlled based on the detection of the detection unit. Hence the generation of the bubbles in the fuel can be reduced. The energy consumption is reduced. The decrease in the output of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Control unit (24)    Vibration sensor (28)    Inclination sensor (29)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material shows a straight line which passes between a point at which Raman scattering intensity is minimum within wave number of 1930-1970 cm-1, and point at which Raman scattering intensity is minimum within the wave number of 930-970 cm-1 as background in Raman scattered spectrum measured by Raman spectroscopy. The ratio of Raman intensity from base line with respect to Raman scattering intensity from the background at the peak wave number within is within 1530-1600 cm-1 is 1.5 or less.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery comprising the negative electrode active material has high discharging characteristics, and reduced irreversible capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of negative electrode active material which involves heat-processing carbon material at 1800-2300 degrees C under inert gas and positive-pressure atmosphere; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery which contains negative electrode including active material, positive electrode and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electric power from a battery (1) to a motor (11) for driving a vehicle. The allowable electric current for charging/discharging of battery is regulated to small value, as time to detect average electric current of absolute value of charging/discharging current, calculated by a calculating unit (4) increases.    USE - Current control method of power supply device for driving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the allowable electric to small value for charging/discharging of battery is regulated to small value when time to detect average electric current becomes long, the battery is effectively utilized and protected along with protection of fuse and contactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Control calculator (2)    Calculating unit (4)    Motor (11)    Generator (12)
NOVELTY - A brushless electric machine has a control circuit that controls the supply and regeneration of electric power to and from an electromagnetic coil (30). The strong magnetic field is generated in the interface boundary of a magnet assembly (20) along the magnetic field direction (MD). The electromagnetic coil is positioned such that electric current flows into the coil along the magnetic field direction and intersecting direction (CD).    USE - Brushless electric machine such as brushless motor e.g. brushless linear motor and brushless rotary motor for use in robot, electric-power-assisted bicycle, fuel cell use apparatus such as projector (all claimed), digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type video camera, fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type personal computer. Can also be used in brushless generator and motor for fan, timepiece, household appliance, drum type washing machine, roller coaster.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the control circuit is simplified. The efficiency of the brushless electric machine is improved. The magnetic flux of the magnet is utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the linear motor.    Magnet assembly (20)    Electromagnetic coil (30)    Intersecting direction (CD)    Magnetic field direction (MD)
NOVELTY - The station (spE) has solar panels (p1-p3) placed on a carrier structure along a horizontal plane. Lower face of each panel is mounted on hydraulic jacks. The face is charged to change an orientation of the plan to optimize the orientation relative to a sun. The structure is fixed on a roof and a cabin of a motor vehicle i.e. camping car (Cc). Traction or propulsion of the vehicle is ensured by an electric motor, where the station has a power varying from 0.5-5 Kilowatts and a surface from 5-40 square meters according to needs of electric storage battery and motor output of the vehicle.    USE - Embarked photovoltaic station for use on an electric motor vehicle i.e. camping car (claimed), for producing electricity. Can also be used on a roof of building, house and tourism car.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic station possesses power varying from 0.5-5 Kilowatts so as to recharge maximum capacity of electric storage battery supplying an engine of the vehicle. The lower face of the panel is mounted on hydraulic jacks and charged to ensure the change of orientation of the horizontal plan to optimize the orientation with respect to a sun, thus improving output of the photovoltaic station. The station is fixed on the roof of cabin of electric motor vehicle, thus reducing degradation and vandalism problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a camping car with embarked photovoltaic station.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Camping car (Cc)    Embarked photovoltaic station (spE)    Solar panels (p1-p3)
NOVELTY - The device has a main control panel whose pulse width modulation (PWM) output end is connected to an input end of a PWM waveform conversion unit. An output end of the conversion unit is connected to a gate of a power FET. A source of the FET is connected to an anode of a battery pack when a drain of the FET is connected to a positive voltage input end of a power-driven motor. A negative voltage input end of the motor is connected to a cathode of the battery pack. An output end of a foot pedal sensing unit is connected to a foot pedal signal input end of a main control panel unit.    USE - Power-driven motor control device for an electrical power-driven bicycle that is utilized as a body-building apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The device outputs the power according to the user requirements, and reduces energy consumption of the battery. The device enables the motor to start/close according to the foot pedal, thus improving the road traffic safety. The device charges the battery with kinetic energy by generating the power by reversing the belt. The device can reduce speed of the bicycle, and enables the electrical power-driven bicycle to utilize as the body-building apparatus to build the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power-driven motor control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material contains aluminum hydride as base material (10). Metal hydride (16) which can occlude and discharge hydrogen is dispersed on base material. The metal hydride is supported with metal particles (18) having particle size of less than 500 nm.    USE - Hydrogen storage material for fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material has excellent hydrogen storage ability and effectively re-occlude hydrogen in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage material has aluminum hydride as base material. Metal hydride which can occlude and discharge hydrogen is dispersed on base material. The metal hydride is supported with metal particles having particle size of 500 nm or less. The aluminum hydride is of formula: AlHx, where x is 0-3. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material. Powder of raw material metal placed in container is hydrogenated in ball mill under hydrogen atmosphere, to form metal hydride. The metal hydride is supported by metal particles having particle size of less than 100 nm. Then, metal hydride supported with metal particles is mixed and stirred with aluminum hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of hydrogen storage material.    Base material (10)    Metal hydride (16)    Metal particles (18)
NOVELTY - The exothermic substrate has heat-emitting body (4) that is arranged through the electric-insulation layer (3) on the metal substrate (2). The metal substrate has convex section (5) in a peripheral portion. The shape which connects the tip (5a) of the convex section corresponds with the periphery shape of the welding object surface of the microreactor. The convex sections are either rectangle, trapezoid, semicircle and triangle shape, and positions in a predetermined pitch.    USE - Exothermic substrate for microreactor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of the microreactor, while providing efficient catalytic reaction. Eases the positioning and welding of the exothermic substrate with the microreactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the exothermic substrate.    Metal substrate (2)    Electric-insulation layer (3)    Heat-emitting body (4)    Convex section (5)    Tip (5a)
NOVELTY - The compressor (1) has a motor (20) having an impeller (12) that is rotated by the inner side of the rotating shaft support unit (15) of a casing (11). A motor rotor (20b) is provided in the stator (20a) of the motor. Several spiral grooves (27,28) formed in the internal peripheral surface of the stator and outer peripheral surface of the motor rotor to generate pressure along anti-impeller direction by the rotation of impeller.    USE - Compressor for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination of the compressed air can be prevented by the arrangement of the spiral groove, even when the lubricant is used for bearing apparatus. The exhaustion of the heat can be attained and the cooling effect of the motor rotor can be acquired so that the fall of electricity generation can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the compressor.    Compressor (1)    Casing (11)    Impeller (12)    Rotating shaft support unit (15)    Motor (20)    Stator (20a)    Motor rotor (20b)    Spiral grooves (27,28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a taper part (3c) arranged between a holding part (3a) and a sliding part (3b) of a valve shaft (3). The valve shaft holds a valve body, and a bearing hole (1b) is formed in the valve body. Outer diameter of the valve shaft is small towards the sliding part from the holding part. Outer diameter (D2) of the sliding part is smaller than outer diameter (D3) of the taper part. A groove part (3d) has outer diameter (D4) smaller than the outer diameter of the sliding part, and is formed between the taper part and the sliding part.    USE - Butterfly-valve apparatus for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The outer diameter of the valve shaft is small towards the sliding part from the holding part, so that fluid i.e. water, conveniently flows into the sliding part along the taper part, thus avoiding foreign material adhering to the surface of the sliding part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a butterfly-valve apparatus.    Outer diameters (D2, D3, D4)    Bearing hole (1b)    Valve shaft (3)    Holding part (3a)    Sliding part (3b)    Taper part (3c)    Groove part (3d)
NOVELTY - The ion-conducting composite layer (616) has interface regions (618) that are arranged between electrically conductive components (610) and dielectric components (612) for insulating coating layers (602,604,606,608) from an electrical contact.    USE - Ion-conducting composite layer for electrochemical cell array (claimed) such as fuel cell array used for portable and large-scale applications such as motor vehicle, boat and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid impermeable composite layer can be formed reliably and structural flexibility of the ion conducting composite layer can be improved. Hence, the robustness of the electrochemical cell array can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell array; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrochemical cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electrochemical cell layer.    Conductive coating layers (602,604,606,608)    Electroconductive component (610)    Dielectric component (612)    Flexible composite layer (616)    Interface region (618)
NOVELTY - An electrode film comprises electrode material particles, solid particles, and ionic liquid. The ratio of average particle diameter of the solid particles and average particle diameter of the electrode material particles is 1.0x 10-1 or less.    USE - Film for use in manufacture of electrode used in electrical storage device (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitors, primary batteries, secondary batteries, fuel cells, redox capacitors and hybrid capacitors, used as power supply of motor drive systems, laptop, personal computer, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles and also as memory backup power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode film has high film density and low electrical resistance, and is manufactured economically and easily without requiring the compression process for improving film density. The electrical storage devices having high volume efficiency are provided using the electrode film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the electrode film;    (2) manufacture of electrode; and    (3) electric storage device.
NOVELTY - The increasing method for the tamper-resistance and/or obscurity of computer software code (14) involves preparing the computer software code (18) for execution in a designated execution environment (28) for making it difficult to execute the computer software code independently from the designated execution environment.    USE - Increasing method for tamper-resistance and/or obscurity of computer software code.    ADVANTAGE - Improves security of software, systems and content by providing a mechanism for the protection of software from tampering and reverse engineering. Efficient software dynamic translation is used to continually provide dynamic tamper-resistance and obfuscation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer system of increasing the tamper-resistance and/or obscurity of computer software code; and    (2) a computer program product comprising a computer useable medium having computer program logic for enabling processor in a computer system to increase the tamper-resistance and/or obscurity of computer software code.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a computer system including the flowchart of the method for increasing tamper-resistance and/or obscurity of computer software code.    Computer software code (14)    Preparing computer software code (18)    Prepared software code (22)    Execution environment (28)    Prepared execution environment (38)
NOVELTY - A monolithic porous carbon-carbon composite that is made by a method involving: preparing a precursor powder comprising either or both polymide and polybenzimidazole; consolidating the precursor powder under pressure; and pyrolyzing the monolith in an inert atmosphere or carbon dioxide to form a monolithic porous carbon disk.    USE - For preparing monolithic porous carbon-carbon composite disk (claimed) useful as an electrode material in electrochemical capacitors and related electrochemical devices, and batteries e.g. lithium batteries or hybrid-batteries; and as catalytic carbon support for use in fuel cell and electrochemical water purification systems.    ADVANTAGE - The monolithic porous carbon-carbon composite disk has high surface area (preferably greater than or equal to 500 m2/g), high mechanical strength, monolithic structure, high density, narrow pore size distribution, and is cost effective.
NOVELTY - A cathode active material (M1) comprises a mixed crystal having lithium metal oxide based crystalline substance and a non-lithium mixed metal oxide crystalline substance.    USE - As a cathode active material useful for lithium secondary batteries (claimed) used in devices e.g. laptops, cameras, camcorders, personal digital assistants, cell phones and iPods and also in defense, automotive and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material has significantly better electrical properties than traditional lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cathode materials. The material has electrical conductivity of 0.01-10 S/cm at 25 degrees C; exhibits improved electrical properties including conductivity and electrochemical properties thus enhances conductivity and charging capacity of a lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises a mixed crystal has a first lithium metal oxide based crystalline substance of formula LixMy(X'O4)z, LiMX'O5, LiMX'O6 or LiMX'2O7, and a second non-lithium mixed metal oxide crystalline substance having at least one member of formula A'aMbNcOd.    x/z=0-1;    y/z=0-1;M=Na, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Ti, Nb or V;    X'=P, S, As, Mo or W;    A', M and N=different metals selected from groups IIA, IIIA, IVA, VA, IB, IIB, IIIB, IVB, VB, VIB, VIIB or VIII of the periodic table;    a, b and c=0-6;    d=0-12.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery comprising a battery case, electrodes and electrolyte, where the electrodes and electrolyte are sealed within the battery case, the electrodes have wounded or stacked cathode, anode and divider film and the cathode further comprising the cathode material (M1).
NOVELTY - A lithium gas battery comprises negative electrode that can occlude-discharge lithium ion, positive electrode comprising positive electrode active material consisting of gas where oxidation-reduction is possible and gas oxidation-reduction catalyst consisting of porphyrin compound which does not have metal ion in center, and nonaqueous ion conductor interposed between negative electrode and positive electrode.    USE - Lithium gas battery used for electrochemical device, power supply of noncommercial household appliances, motive power source of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, mobile telephone, personal computer or load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive, and has improved charging and discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an oxidation-reduction catalyst.
NOVELTY - A titanium-oxide based energy storage battery comprises titanium oxide as anode material, and lithium plate as cathode.    USE - Titanium-oxide based energy storage battery used for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The Titanium-oxide based energy storage battery has high specific power and specific energy with excellent charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The pouch case (200) has an inner layer (10), a thin metal layer (20) and an external layer (30) that are stacked in order. A heat resistance stiffening layer (40) is formed on the thin metal layer.    USE - Pouch case for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, cellular phone, portable personal computer, digital camera, notebook computer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery and the battery capacity are improved. The problem related to water osmosis due to heat sealing can be solved. The insulation property of the case is improved, and the radioactive decay is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pouch case for secondary battery.    Inner layer (10)    Thin metal layer (20)    External layer (30)    Heat resistance stiffening layer (40)    Pouch case (200)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode comprising an anodal active material that is made of graphite material with silicon oxide. A conductive material is provided in anode or cathode, where the conductive material and a binder are made by carbon phosphate oxide. A lithium cobalt phosphate oxide thin film is formed on a surface of lithium cobalt oxide active material. The anode is charged using charging voltage of 4.2 to 4.5 volts, and the conductive material is selected from carbon black material, nano-carbon fiber and graphite micro powder.    USE - High voltage and high coulomb efficiency lithium secondary battery for a portable electronic instrument in a bicycle and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids deterioration problem even when rechargeable cycle is progressed under high voltage charge. The battery has better capacity and long service time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating specific capacity according to cycle progressing of high voltage and high coulomb efficiency lithium secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The welding machine comprises a welding wheel which is moved, while pressurizing the welding electrode at the lower surface of welding region. A supporting element is provided for supporting the lower surface of welding region with respect to the welding rod for performing linear resistance welding.    USE - Welding machine for welding flake-type electrode terminal of battery cell or battery module (claimed), and external circuit in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The soldering property is improved during connecting the electrode terminal of battery cell or battery module and the generation of short during welding can be prevented. Hence the safety is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The welding rod is moved forward and backward with the cylinder for performing welding operation. A movable mechanism comprises a moving block for moving in horizontal direction and a moving block for moving in vertical direction. Two moving blocks are connected in rail structure. The supporting element is provided for fixing several battery cells or battery modules in stacked state. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) welding method, which involves mounting an insulating element between welding mount to prevent short during welding and moving the welding region in direction of welding wheel or welding rod for performing linear welding; and    (2) high-power high-capacity medium-to-large sized battery module, which comprises several battery cells with electrode terminals and a pair of cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.
NOVELTY - A reformer has a heat source portion for generating heat energy through oxidation of fuel, a reaction reformate portion having a reformate catalyst for generating hydrogen gas from the fuel, and a carbon monoxide reducing portion for supplying hydrogen gas generated from the reaction reformate portion and reducing concentration of the carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas. The reduction portion has copper-based aqueous gas converting catalyst and platinum-based aqueous gas converting catalyst.    USE - Reformer is used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reformer efficiently enables removal of carbon monoxide, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reformer has a heat source portion for generating heat energy through oxidation reaction of fuel, a reaction reformate portion having a reformate catalyst for generating hydrogen gas from the fuel through the reformate reaction by heat energy, and a carbon monoxide reducing portion for supplying hydrogen gas generated from the reaction reformate portion and reducing concentration of the carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen gas. The reduction portion has a primary aqueous gas converting portion having copper-based aqueous gas converting catalyst, and platinum-based aqueous gas converting catalyst. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst for reformer; and    (2) fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a 100 kilo watts fuel cell (10) and 50 kilo watts fuel cell (11) sharing a single main bus terminal (12), where the fuel cells are connected in parallel to each other. A set of drive systems receives power from the main bus terminal to generate output torque to drive vehicle wheels, where the drive systems are connected in parallel to each other. An auxiliary power source e.g. high-voltage battery, shares the main bus terminal, and is arranged between the fuel cells and the drive systems to supplement power shortage of the fuel cells.    USE - Hybrid fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger automobile such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus and truck, a commercial vehicle, a watercraft such as boat and ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power source shares the main bus terminal, and is arranged between the fuel cells and the drive systems to supplement power shortage of the fuel cells, thus providing power assist, improving durability of a fuel cell system, absorbing the regenerative braking energy, and increasing the energy efficiency, so as to ensure the driving stability in emergency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a hybrid fuel cell vehicle with a multi-power source and a multi-drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of powertrain of a hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    100 kilo watts fuel cell (10)    50 kilo watts fuel cell (11)    Single main bus terminal (12)    Inverters (31-33)    Motors (41, 42)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a capillary micro channel (6) with an inlet (8) and an outlet (10) in a silicon substrate. A heater (14) is integrated into a chemical micro-reactor (2). The capillary micro-channel is interfaced with a liquid chemical reservoir. The capillary micro-channel is interfaced with a porous membrane (12) including catalyst material, at the outlet of the capillary micro-channel such that gas flow moves in a horizontal direction from the inlet through the capillary micro-channel and in a vertical direction from the capillary micro-channel through the outlet.    USE - Method for forming a chemical micro-reactor that is utilized for steam reforming or partial oxidation of hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen gas for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables minimizing the power input required to heat the fuel-water to produce gases and to complete the catalytic reaction when the gases flow through the channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a chemical micro-reactor.    Chemical micro-reactor (2)    Capillary micro-channel (6)    Inlet (8)    Outlet (10)    Porous membrane (12)    Heater (14)
NOVELTY - The system has control unit that estimates the level of moisture contained in the anode-off gas and cathode-off gas discharged from the fuel cell. The level of steam generated from the moisture is estimated. The driving state of combustor is changed based on the moisture level and the steam level.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture level can be estimated with high precision. Since driving state of combustor is changed based on the moisture level and the steam level, the amount of water droplet discharged from the fuel cell can be reduced, and discomfort of user due to water drip can be decreased. Fuel consumption is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart explaining the combustor control of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging the anode-off gas from the anode of fuel cell (12), to the anode off-gas path, and performing condensing process of moisture contained in the anode-off gas, using water condenser (15). The anode-off gas discharged through the path and condenser is supplied to the anode of fuel cell, during the operation start period of fuel cell system until electric power is generated.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell system (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle, domestic applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since fall of carbon monoxide proof property accompanying the change of moisture content of anode of fuel cell, due to long time operation of fuel cell is suppressed, fall of output voltage of fuel cell is suppressed and stable electric power generation is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel processor (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Air blower (13)    Inverter (14)    Water condenser (15)
NOVELTY - A heat recovery unit collects heat of a fuel cell during electric power generation of fuel cell to heat water stored in storage tank. A calculation unit calculates prediction values of electric power and hot water supply demands of an apartment on a particular day based on supply amount of electric power and hot water. The calculation unit calculates operating and stopping time of fuel cell based on prediction values of electric power and hot water supply demands to calculate estimation expense of hot water and electric power supplied to apartment on specific day.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for apartment and house.    ADVANTAGE - The prediction values of electric power and hot water supply demands of apartment on particular day can be calculated reliably based on supply amount of electric power and hot water. The expense of hot water and electric power supplied to the apartment on specific day can be calculated accurately based on operating and stopping time of fuel cell. The operating efficiency and economical efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. Hence, the electric power generated by fuel cell can be utilized effectively. The structure of electric power generation system can be simplified by reducing memory capacity of control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive polar plate and a negative polar plate respectively equipped at two ends in every odd layer. The positive polar plate of every odd layer is connected in parallel to form a positive educing end line. The negative polar plate of every odd layer is connected in parallel to form a negative educing end line. Connection parts between continuous polar plates are respectively separated via a plastic trough plate of a battery shell. A gap for connection torsion ribbon of the continuous polar plates is formed in vertical direction of the trough plate of the shell.    USE - High-voltage automobile power battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can realize that grooves are connected directly to shorten connection distance, and can decrease road-lock loss and voltage reducing loss. The battery is helpful for adequate electric chemical reaction, and avoids concentration difference polarization phenomenon. The battery avoids live substance to fall down on the polar plate, is natural to compress, has compression ratio that is kept invariable from beginning to end, and can realize high-voltage output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-voltage automobile power battery.
NOVELTY - The battery unit has multiple batteries, a battery container and pairs of connections to the batteries, where the connections project from a surface area of the battery holder in the same direction. A connecting element is connected with the connections to electrically connect the batteries. The batteries are installed such that the connections and the surface area of the battery holder are in the same direction, in which the pairs of the connections point.    USE - Battery unit for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are installed such that the connections and the surface area of the battery holder are in the same direction, in which the pairs of the connections point, and hence ensure attachment for the insulation between the connection units of the batteries in neighboring arrangement, without blocking the flow of a heat distribution medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery unit for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery unit (1)    Battery (10)    Bus bars (12,13)    Plate (14,15,16)    Cooling flags (120)
NOVELTY - The device has a microcomputer (4) including an input (4a) that is connected with a positive terminal of a starter battery (1) directly or via a measuring amplifier (3). A transient detector (8) has an input (8a) connected with the positive terminal, and an output (8d) connected with another input (4b) of the microcomputer. The detector has a threshold switch including an input connected with the positive terminal, and another input via which a reference voltage (URef) is supplied. The detector has a counter (10) including an enable input connected with an output of the switch.    USE - Device for detecting an output voltage of a battery i.e. motor vehicle starter battery, for use with a voltage supply application specific integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The transient detector detects short recurring voltage drop of the battery, thus avoiding subsequent errors or negative effects of the subsequent errors, without the need for replacing a non-defective battery voltage sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for detecting an output voltage of a battery.    Reference voltage (URef)    Starter battery (1)    Measuring amplifier (3)    Microcomputer (4)    Inputs (4a, 4b, 8a)    Transient detector (8)    Output (8d)    Counter (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a locking plate (14) provided with an inner side, which is formed in a vertical surface that is adhered close to both sides of a fuel cell module. An outer surface is formed in a bevel. A bevel device stays in surface contact with the bevel and retains the locking plate. One-side aligned load control plates (26) are connected with upper and lower sides of the locking plate, so that a load of a fuel cell stack (12) influences only against the interior of the fuel cell stack. A hook unit is formed at the upper side of the locking plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack-clamping device for a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, lorry, commercial vehicle, water vehicle e.g. boat and ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The one-side aligned load control plates are connected with the upper and lower sides of the locking plate, so that the load of the fuel cell stack influences only against the interior of the fuel cell stack, thus automatically compensating the constantly maintained contact pressure in the fuel cell stack by the load of the fuel cell stack and an inclination of the bevel device. The device can be manufactured in a cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell stack-clamping device in which a fuel cell stack is installed.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Locking plate (14)    Air inlet (16b)    Air outlet (16e)    One-side aligned load control plates (26)
NOVELTY - The electric condenser (1) has gap formed between several battery cell (11), through which heat exchange medium is passed. The heat exchange medium flow surface is formed in surface adjacent to terminal installation surface of electrical storage element. The restriction band (16) which constrains battery cell is installed in terminal installation surface.    USE - Electric condenser for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of electrical condenser can be improved by installing the restriction band in terminal installation surface of heat exchange medium flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric condenser. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric condenser (1)    Battery cell (11)    Spacer (13)    End plate (14)    Restriction band (16)
NOVELTY - The harness has several covered conductors (36a) by which the terminal processing is carried out with the terminal (30). The covered conductors are separated from the covered-conductor bundle (10a) by a predetermined position. The covered conductors are maintained by holders (14) such that a non-right angle is formed between the direction of covered conductor and direction of the covered-conductor bundle.    USE - Harness of battery apparatus (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The error generated in connection of the covered conductor and the terminal is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module and the electric wire holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Covered-conductor bundle (10a)    Power line (11a)    Holder (14)    Terminal (30)    Covered conductor (36a)
NOVELTY - A lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide (I) has average particle diameter of 5-40 mu m, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 5-25 m2/g and tap density of 1.70 g/ml or more.    USE - Lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide is used as positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for notebook personal computer, laptop computer, pocket word processor, mobile telephone, cordless phone unit, portable compact disc player, radio, liquid crystal television, backup power supply, electric shaver, memory card, video movie, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, game machine device and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide provides lithium secondary battery having excellent battery performance, cyclic characteristic and load characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide has following composition formula: LixNi1-y-zMnyCozO2 (I), where y and z are greater than 0 to less than 1, and sum of y and z is less than 1. The lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide has average particle diameter of 5-40 mu m, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 5-25 m2/g and tap density of 1.70 g/ml or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt complex oxide, which involves baking raw material mixture containing carbonate compound having Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area of 40 m2/g or more, tap density of 1.7 g/ml or more and average particle diameter of 5-40 mu m, nickel atom, manganese atom and cobalt atom at 650-850 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode body (1) comprises negative electrode collector (2), and negative electrode layer (5) which has alloy active material layer (3) with corrugation on surface that is formed on negative electrode collector where lithium and alloy are possible and resin layer (4) formed in recessed part of alloy active material layer which coats part of surface of alloy active material layer. The surface of negative electrode layer has level structure of alloy active material layer and resin layer.    USE - A negative electrode body for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode body suppresses peeling and sliding down of negative electrode layer by insertion detachment of lithium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) method of manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the negative electrode body.    Negative electrode body (1)    Negative electrode collector (2)    Alloy active material layer (3)    Resin layer (4)    Negative electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - An injection control unit drives a water tank (53) based on an external temperature detected by an outside temperature sensor (S6), when a drive stoppage operation of a fuel cell is detected. A water temperature sensor (S7) and a tank water quantity sensor (S8) detect the water quantity within the water tank. A water supply stop unit stops the drive of the water feed pump (61) when the water quantity in the tank is detected to be below a preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The bad influence on the surrounding environment can be inhibited and the energy for decompressing the frozen water can be economized at the time of start up by stopping the drive of the water feed pump when the water quantity in the tank is detected to be below the preset value, thus the failure of the fuel cell system is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water tank (53)    Water feed pump (61)    Outside temperature sensor (S6)    Water temperature sensor (S7)    Tank water quantity sensor (S8)
NOVELTY - A plating layer (3) having tin as main components is formed on porous intermetallic compound layer (2) provided on metal collector (1) by disproportionation reaction using electroless plating method, to obtain negative electrode.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides lithium secondary battery having excellent cyclic characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic sectional view illustrating manufacture of negative electrode for lithium secondary battery.    Metal collector (1)    Intermediate compound layer (2)    Plating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell with electric power generation unit to generate electric power using fuel and oxidation gas. A current setting unit sets target electric current value while initiating fuel cell for power generation. A gas volume setting unit sets oxidation gas volume for fuel cell based on target electric current value during initiation. A judgment unit judges freezing state of electric power generation unit and supplies oxidation gas volume less than oxidation gas volume set during fuel initiation at freezing state of electric power generation unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving object such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate quantity of oxidation gas can be supplied to electric power generation unit during freezing state and the useless consumption of electric power during freezing state can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the oxidation gas supply control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive elements (4A1-4A3) connect the electrode terminals (3A1-3A4,3B1-3B4) removed from a unit battery (2) and sealed with a cladding film. A tab terminal connecting the connection lead wires (7A1-7A4,7B) to an external circuit is arranged in the electrode terminal linked to the external circuit. The connection portions (9A,9B) and core-line portions (8A,8B) at a front end of the connection lead wire and an insulation coating portion (71) of the lead wire penetrate a through-hole (6A,6B) formed in the tab terminal.    USE - Battery assembly e.g. lithium ion battery assembly for use as power supply of small-sized portable devices, electric power assisted bicycle, electric vehicle and other power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the connection lead wire is improved without the need for increasing the thickness of the lead wire as the connection, core-line and insulation coating portion of the lead wire penetrate the through-hole formed in the tab terminal, thus the size and weight of the assembled battery are reduced and the reliability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural views of the battery assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Unit battery (2)    Electrode terminals (3A1-3A4,3B1-3B4)    Electrically conductive elements (4A1-4A3)    Through-hole (6A,6B)    Connection lead wire (7A1-7A4,7B)    Insulation coating portion (71)    Core-line portion (8A,8B)    Connection portion (9A,9B)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has metal connection element (10) having projection protrusions (11a,12c). A negative electrode collector (25) is welded to one edge portion of the electrode group (23) accommodated in armored can (21). The negative electrode collector is electrically connected to the bottom face of the armored can. Several burring holes (25a) and slit are formed in the negative electrode collector except the region opposing the concentric circle formed by projection protrusions (11a) of metal connection element.    USE - Assembled battery for use in electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and pure electric vehicle (PEV).    ADVANTAGE - The sputter generated at the time of welding metal connection element with cell, can be prevented from entering into the electrode group so that the generation of the internal short circuit in the assembled battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cells connected in series by metal connection element.    Metal connection element (10)    Projection protrusions (11a,12c)    Armored can (21)    Electrode group (23)    Negative electrode collector (25)    Burring holes (25a)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy electrode contains oxide film formed in portion of the surface of hydrogen storage alloy particles having composition containing rare earth elements, magnesium and nickel. The concentration of oxygen inside the alloy particles is 0.15-1.5 mass% and the mass of oxygen per unit surface area of the particles is 0.5-7.0 g/m2.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy electrode used as negative electrode of alkaline storage battery (both claimed) used for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy electrode provides battery having improved discharge characteristics at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy electrode contains oxide film formed in portion of the surface of hydrogen storage alloy particles. The concentration of oxygen inside the alloy particles is 0.15-1.5 mass% and the mass of oxygen per unit surface area of the particles is 0.5-7.0 g/m2. The alloy particles have composition of formula: Ln1-xMgxNiyAz.    Ln=yttrium, calcium, zirconium and/or titanium;    A=cobalt, manganese, iron, vanadium, chromium, niobium, aluminum, gallium, zinc, tin, copper, silicon, phosphorus and/or lead;    x=0.05-0.25;    z=0-1.5 (excluding 0);and    y+z=2.8-4.0.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen storage alloy electrode, which involves providing mixture containing the hydrogen storage alloy particles and binder to an electroconductive base material, and heating at 150 degrees C or more.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a moisture content reduction mechanism which reduces moisture content in fuel cell (10). A control unit (30) operates the moisture content reduction mechanism. The moisture content per cm square of electrolytic membrane in fuel cell turns into the amount of target which is addition of value of 1 mg/cm square or less and non-frozen water quantity per cm square of the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance value between electrodes of fuel cell is at the time of sub-zero temperature is made small so that the fuel cell system is restarted efficiently and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cells system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Filter (11)    Air compressor (12)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system (2) has a retention space (100) which is opened at one end and closed at another end along the cathode gas off path (20) in which cathode off-gas circulates. The anode off gas path (40) in which the anode off-gas path circulates, is guided into the retention space.    USE - Exhaust system of fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) for use in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be diluted to required concentration without using a hydrogen dilution device and discharged outside a vehicle and hence large mounting space is not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show cross-sectional views of exhaust system of fuel cell.    Exhaust system (2)    Cathode off-gas path (20)    Downstream cathode off-gas path (22)    Anode off-gas path (40)    Retention space (100)
NOVELTY - A switching element (6) short-circuits a bias power supply circuit (5). A voltage detecting unit (4) detects a voltage that switches the switching element to OFF in the state which makes a bias power supply circuit (5) to add a bias voltage to a battery (1) e.g. lithium ion battery. An arithmetic circuit (7) calculates the voltage division ratio of a potential-divider resistor (3) from the voltage which is detected in a short circuit state which switches ON the switching element, by the detecting unit.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the voltage division ratio of the potential-divider resistor is calculated when a switching element is switched ON in short-circuit state, the detection error of the battery voltage by time-dependent change is eliminated as the bias power supply circuit and switching element are switched to a required timing, by the device. Thus the battery voltage can be detected with high precision over long years.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Potential-divider resistor (3)    Voltage detecting unit (4)    Bias power supply circuit (5)    Switching element (6)    Arithmetic circuit (7)
NOVELTY - A reaction apparatus (1) comprises reactor (2), container (3) which accommodates reactor, covering material (4) which covered part(s) of outer surface of reactor, and adsorption layer (11) containing metal which adsorbs gas at predetermined temperature that is provided in part(s) of surface which opposes reactor of covering material. The thermal radiation rate in regions other than part(s) in surface of covering material is smaller than absorption layer.    USE - Reaction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The small-sized reaction apparatus has low power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reaction apparatus.    Reaction apparatus (1)    Reactor (2)    Container (3)    Covering material (4)    Adsorption layer (11)
NOVELTY - The reaction apparatus (1) has a discharge pipe (5) which discharges the heat of fluid supplied from a supply pipe (4) after reacting with exterior of a container (3) that accommodates a reactor (2). A gas adsorption layer (6) comprising chemically active metal powder is provided in the outer surface of the discharge pipe. The adsorption layer is activated by utilizing the heat of high temperature fluid to absorb gas in surrounding of the reactor at a predetermined temperature.    USE - Reaction apparatus comprising reactor e.g. fuel cell modifier for fuel cell used in mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas adsorption layer is activated by the heat of high temperature fluid only a small quantity of supply energy is required from outside to activate the adsorption layer. Hence the power consumption of the apparatus can be reduced. The outgas can be adsorbed efficiently, with simple structure, hence size of the reaction apparatus is reduced. Since the activation of adsorption layer can be maintained with the heat of the high temperature fluid, the vacuum state in the container can be maintained over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of reaction apparatus.    Reaction apparatus (1)    Reactor (2)    Container (3)    Supply pipe (4)    Discharge pipe (5)    Adsorption layer (6)
NOVELTY - A battery status detection sensor (5) comprising a battery temperature sensor is provided in a wire harness (10) whose one end is connected to the battery terminal (11a). The sensor is covered by a heat insulator.    USE - Battery status detection sensor apparatus for detecting charge remaining capacity of battery installed in engine compartment of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery status detection sensor is attached to the battery region which is not influenced by the heat from the engine compartment. Hence the battery state is detected accurately by the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery attached with a battery status detection sensor.    Battery status detection sensor (5)    Wire harness (10)    Battery terminal (11a)    Clamping tool (24)    Battery (50)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a blower (50) for sucking air from vehicle interior (101), and a duct (20A) for guiding the air from an inlet port (11) provided in a rear tray (10) to the blower. The duct increases or decreases cross-sectional area of air flow-path, and is equipped with a noise reduction part (30A), which muffles operation sound of the blower. A drain opening (37) for discharging internal moisture content is formed in the lowest-part of the noise reduction part. A heat-exchange part (60) exchanges heat in the air supplied from the blower.    USE - Air conditioning system for use in a vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation sound of the blower, which sucks the air of the vehicle interior, is prevented from leaking into the interior of the vehicle easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air conditioning system (1)    Rear tray (10)    Inlet port (11)    Duct (20A)    Noise reduction part (30A)    Drain opening (37)    Blower (50)    Heat-exchange part (60)    Vehicle (100)    Vehicle interior (101)
NOVELTY - The reformer supported on base, reforms the fuel and produces hydrogen rich reformed gas. Several supporting elements (91) suspended down from bottom face of reformer, includes internal thread. A board (92) facing bottom face of reformer, contacts lower end face of supporting elements by several bolts (93).    USE - Support structure of reformer for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since several supporting elements are formed, the contact area with the bottom face of reformer can be reduced so that the amount of conductive heat can be restricted and heat radiation of the reformer can be suppressed. Small size, light weight and low cost support structure can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support structure (90)    Supporting element (91)    Board (92)    Bolt (93)    Heat insulation section (94)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply apparatus has a holdable reaction container (2) to accommodate metal hydride and ammonia, and a discharge unit (4,5) to discharge hydrogen generated on reaction of metal hydride and ammonia accommodated in the reaction container.    USE - Hydrogen supply apparatus is used for fuel cell system (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply apparatus generates hydrogen efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of the hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction container (2)    Discharge units (4,5)    Hydrogen flow path (6)    Heating units (9,10)    Control apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - The reaction apparatus (1) has reactor (2) which is connected to a supply path (3) that supplies fluid comprising raw material to the reactor. An exhaust passage (4) discharges the fluid from the reactor, when a portion of the exhaust passage is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the reactor.    USE - Reaction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust passage discharges the fluid from the reactor, when the portion of the exhaust passage is connected to the outer peripheral surface of the reactor, hence the amount of heat emitted from the heater is reduced and thus the operativity of the reaction apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reaction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction apparatus (1)    Reactor (2)    Supply path (3)    Exhaust passage (4)    Heater (5)
NOVELTY - The system has primary display unit (4) displays information regarding generating mode, and information regarding hot water supply state. A microcomputer implements lighting control of LEDs based on hot water supply state and performs power saving control regardless of generating-mode state when standby state of hot-water supply is continued so as to stop display by primary display unit. A secondary display unit (5) with LEDs displays information regarding generating mode corresponding to light emitting aspects e.g. blink of LEDs.    USE - Hot-water supply system for use as domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since information is alerted in light emitting aspect using LEDs, the information regarding generating mode can be grasped easily. The information can be displayed and transmitted reliably even if surrounding is dark.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and left views of the remote control of the hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Remote control (1)    Casing (2)    Operation switch group (3)    Primary display unit (4)    Secondary display unit (5)
NOVELTY - The unit has an air feed passage formed on a windward surface at a front end of a vehicle, and a gear box formed behind the air feed passage. An output shaft of the gear box is in transmission connection with a generator, and a rotating shaft of a triangular bag shaped rotary blade is in transmission connection with the gear box. A windward blade is formed inside the air feed passage.    USE - Wind generating unit for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit realizes continuous power supply of the vehicle, and reduces wind resistance and power consumption of the vehicle. The unit has energy-saving and environmentally-friendly effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind generating unit.
NOVELTY - A fuel processing device (70) has reforming device (2) that processes an input fuel (3) into reformed gas (20). A fuel cell device (24) converts the reformed gas into electricity. A cathode off gas heat exchanger (28), fuel cell device heat exchanger (27), reformat heat exchanger (21) and flue gas heat exchanger (17) are connected in series to increase temperature of a heat exchanger media (26,50,52,54) such as water so that temperature of the heat exchanger media is higher than the operational temperature of the fuel cell device.    USE - Fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the heat exchanger media is increased to avoid the growth of bacteria in water circuits and the unwanted condensation that may lead to blockages in the system is prevented. The different heat sources are combined into one heat circuit, so that the installation is easy and space saving can be achieved. Thus the performance and the reliability of the fuel cell device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power system.    Reforming device (2)    Input fuel (3)    Flue gas heat exchanger (17)    Reformed gas (20)    Reformat heat exchanger (21)    Fuel cell device (24)    Heat exchanger media (26,50,52,54)    Fuel cell device heat exchanger (27)    Cathode off gas heat exchanger (28)    Fuel processing device (70)
NOVELTY - The lattice is formed by calcium with 0.06-0.14 percentages of weight, aluminum with 0.01-0.04 percentages of weight, zinc with 0.015-0.1 percentages of weight, samarium with 0.001-0.1 percentages of weight, lanthanum with 0.001-0.1 percentages of weight and lead. The calcium, aluminum, samarium and the lanthanum are melted in a crucible electric stove with nitrogen to produce an intermediate alloy. The temperature of the crucible electric stove is 600 to 900 degrees centigrade, and the temperature of the crucible electric stove is regulated to be 550 to 650 degrees centigrade.    USE - Storage cell slab lattice for an electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lattice improves the service life of the storage cell, improves the mechanical strength, enlarges the use range and improves the capability of preventing inactivation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method for a slab lattice of a storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a production process for a slab lattice of a storage cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A battery block (10) has current detecting resistors connected to the batteries (1) accommodated in a battery accommodating portion. A pair of support side walls (12) arranged on the sides of the battery accommodating portion has electrode windows for connecting lead plates (5) to end electrodes of batteries. The support side walls are formed wider than battery accommodating portion to form protruding portions that protrude externally from battery accommodating portion so that current detecting resistors are arranged in the interior sides of the protruding portions.    USE - Battery pack for power assisted bicycle. Can also be used in electric devices used outdoor and electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the battery is reduced since the space between the support side walls of the battery accommodating portion are used for accommodating current detecting resistors. The electronic components of the circuit board that are affected by heat are eliminated adverse thermal effects are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Batteries (1)    Battery holder (2)    Lead plates (5)    Battery block (10)    Support side walls of battery accommodating portion (12)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a lithium battery set (2) located on a vehicle body (1). A fixing/stretching slide way (3) is fixed on the vehicle body and matched with a pulley on the lithium battery set. A mini internal-combustion engine (4) e.g. petrol engine, and an electric generator (5) are placed on the vehicle body. A solar panel (6) is placed on the vehicle body, and a main controller is located in a cab of the vehicle body. An output part of the solar panel is connected with a solar energy charging interface on the lithium battery set by a vehicle solar energy charging device.    USE - Multisource electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile satisfies the demand of the electric quantity through multiple charging compensating devices. The structure of the automobile is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multisource electric automobile in partial section.    Vehicle body (1)    Lithium battery set (2)    Fixing/stretching slide way (3)    Mini internal-combustion engine (4)    Electric generator (5)    Solar panel (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cathode catalyst layer formed with thickness gradient and operated under no humidification condition or low humidification condition having a humidity of 20 percent or less. Thickness of the cathode catalyst layer at a side of an oxygen entrance is larger than that of a catalyst layer at a side of an oxygen exit.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly prevents the problem generated due to mounting a humidifier by lowering humidification level of a reactive material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method    (2) a fuel battery operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The fan has a motor connected with vortex fan blades (6) and fixed with a storage battery control box (7) by utilizing an adjusting control switch. A solar battery is fixed on top of a vehicle by utilizing a stainless steel bolt and a strong-force sucker. A cable of the solar battery passes a ceiling of a window/gap of a vehicle door and is connected with the storage battery control box. The vortex fan blades are arranged opposite to a water curtain (8), where the upper part of the water curtain is connected with an ice box storage box (4).    USE - Solar cooling fan for use in a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The fan is powered by solar energy, economic, clean and sanitary. The fan utilizes an energy-storing refrigeration without pollution, and is convenient to install and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cooling fan.    Ice box storage box (4)    Vortex fan blade (6)    Storage battery control box (7)    Water curtain (8)    Cooling fan water box (10)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a transmitted film (140) laminated in a support layer (110). Two catalyst patterns (120, 130) are molded to the support layer. A catalyst layer is provided on the support layer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (claimed) i.e. formic acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly reduces the crossover phenomenon of the cathode and improves the availability ratio of the fuel, thus increasing the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Support layer (110)    Catalyst patterns (120, 130)    Transmitted film (140)    Anode (150)
NOVELTY - The pack has a box for containing a battery. A fuse device is fixed on an external surface of the box, where the fuse device is connected into the battery in series. The fuse device is provided with a fuse i.e. fast acting fuse relay, and a base, where the base is fixed on a side of the box. The fuse is fixed on the base and two ends of the fuse are connected with copper rows. A hole is formed on the side of the box. The copper rows connect the fuse to the pack in series through the hole on the side of the box. A fuse holder cover is connected with the base in a sealing manner.    USE - Battery pack for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse device is provided at the outer side of the battery pack, so that the battery pack is separated from the fuse device, thus solving the combustion or explosion problem of mixed gas such as hydrogen and air, resulting from the raising of temperature of fuse. The battery utilized on the electric motor car is completely sealed and the fuse device is repaired or exchanged when the fuse is unexpectedly provided outside, thus conveniently mounting, dismounting and repairing the fuse device of the battery pack without destroying the tightness of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.
NOVELTY - The solar car has bracket (2) that is fixed on the top of car chassis (1). The fixed solar panel (3) and slide rail are mounted on the bracket. The slide rail is provided with flexible solar panel (4) which is connected with a drive motor (6) by driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is provided with a drive gear (7) that is mounted on motor shaft of drive motor. The drive gear is engaged with a rack (8) provided on one side of the flexible solar panel.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible solar panel can be folded to reduce the occupied area at the time of driving, without influencing driving safety. The solar panel can be stretched to enlarge the receiving area of the solar panel when the car stops, so solar energy generation can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the top portion of the solar car.    Chassis (1)    Bracket (2)    Fixed solar panel (3)    Flexible solar panel (4)    Drive motor (6)    Drive gear (7)    Rack (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly has reinforcing material layers (13a,13b) of elasticity modulus higher than the elasticity modulus of the electrolytic membrane (11) are formed on both the surfaces of electrolytic membrane. An anode (12a) and a cathode (12b) are provided on specific surfaces of the reinforcing material layers (13a,13b). The reinforcing material layers (14a,14b) of elasticity modulus higher than the elasticity modulus of the reinforcing material layers (13a,13b) are provided on both the surfaces of the reinforcing material layers (13a,13b).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for fuel cell system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of the reinforcing material layers can be suppressed reliably so that the deterioration of the membrane electrode assembly can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Anode (12a)    Cathode (12b)    Reinforcing material layers (13a,13b,14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The pack has battery cells (110) that are in series connection with each other. A coolant gallery (130) is combined in ends of the battery cells for controlling flow of cooling gas passing through interval between the battery cells. A fluid control plate (170) is combined in other ends of the battery cells for maintaining flow rate of the cooling gas passing through the interval of the battery cells. A coolant gallery (150) controls the flow of the cooling gas for ejecting the cooling gas to outside. The fluid control plate includes a flow inducement board (174).    USE - Jet type battery pack for an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant gallery and the fluid control plate uniformly maintain the flow rate of the cooling gas passing through the interval between the battery cells, thus improving lifetime of the pack, and reducing maximal temperature of each battery cell and thermal deviation between the battery cells, and hence preventing the explosion of the pack. The pack is light in weight and small in size, and has small charging time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a jet type battery pack.    Battery cell (110)    Coolant galleries (130, 150)    Slit (154)    Fluid control plate (170)    Flow inducement board (174)
NOVELTY - The dialytic cell (20) has anode and cathode compartments each comprising a pair of cathode (6) and anode (4). A switching element connects anodes of anode and cathode compartments in one mode. The switching element connects cathode of anode and cathode compartments in another mode. The anion and cation exchange membranes (8,10) are arranged alternatively between anode and cathode compartments to form electrolyte compartment. The high and low osmotic electrolyte solutions in electrolyte compartment change the positions during switch between modes.    USE - Reverse electrodialysis process performing device e.g. dialytic cell. Can also be used in other electrochemical cell for water disinfection process.    ADVANTAGE - The life time of the electrodes is increased and efficiency of the electricity generation is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for performing reverse electrodialysis process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the reverse elctrodialysis process.    Anode (4)    Cathode (6)    Anion exchange membrane (8)    Cation exchange membrane (10)    Dialytic cell (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating electrode element (1), which is formed by laminating positive and negative electrodes through separator, in exterior case. The sealing portions (6) are formed at nozzle injection sides (5,7) of exterior case by pouring electrolytic solution for preset number of times. The sealing portion (8) is formed at outer periphery (4) of case under pressure so that positive and negative electrode leads (2,3) project outside of case.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the lithium ion secondary battery accompanying the consumption of electrolytic solution is prevented hence the charging/discharging cycle characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top views illustrating the manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    Electrode element (1)    Positive electrode lead (2)    Negative electrode lead (3)    Outer periphery of exterior case (4)    Nozzle injection sides (5,7)    Sealing portions (6,8)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (100) has an electrode catalyst layer having anode catalyst layer (120a) and cathode catalyst layer (120c) placed on both sides of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (110). The diameter of void provided in electrode catalyst layer is provided in the range of 0.030-0.050 micrometer. The ratio of half width value with respect to peak height of void diameter is set below 0.030 mu m/cm3x g-1.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell mounted in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly can provide outstanding electric power generation performance even on low humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (110)    Anode catalyst layer (120a)    Cathode catalyst layer (120c)    Anode side gas diffusion layer (140a)
NOVELTY - The piping arrangement has a metal pipe (10) and a connection element (22) that is coupled to the metal pipe. A sensor is connected or attached to the metal pipe. A heating unit is provided in or at the connection element. A plastic material is arranged between the connection element and the metal pipe. The plastic material is made available in the form of a plastic plate (28). The plastic material consists of Teflon(RTM: Fluoropolymer), and polyphenyl sulfide. The metal pipe is formed of aluminum.    USE - Piping arrangement for use in a fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heating unit is provided in or at the connection element and a plastic material is arranged between the connection element and the metal pipe, and hence ensures easy starting of the fuel cell system during cold weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a piping arrangement.    Metal pipe (10)    Pressure sensor (12)    Connection element (22)    Heater (24)    Plastic plate (28)
NOVELTY - A collector has a non-woven fabric-like nickel chrome obtained by chromizing a non-woven fabric-like nickel. The content of chromium in non-woven fabric-like nickel chrome is 25 mass% or more.    USE - Collector is used for forming electrode used in capacitor (both claimed) e.g. electrical double layer capacitor for memory backup of electric equipments, and motor vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has excellent oxidation resistance and porosity. High-strength electrode is formed by filling the collector with electrode material. The capacitor has excellent durability, high electrostatic capacitance, and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode formed by filling the collector with an electrode material having activated charcoal as a main component;    (2) manufacture of collector for capacitor;    (3) manufacture of electrode; and    (4) capacitor.
NOVELTY - A structural color membrane is manufactured by coating aqueous coating material composition containing metal alkoxide, acidic catalyst and aqueous dispersion of monodispersive hollow polymer particle with hydrophilic surface on solid base material which is polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride, obtaining coating base material, peeling coating film from coating base material, and baking peeling coating film. The base material has heat resistance of greater than or equal to 250 degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of structural color membrane used in design craft and decoration field, and used for fixing of photonic crystal and sensors, forgery prevention coating using interferential action of light, biomolecule and catalyst which used porous structure, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell, over hydrophobicity or super hydrophilic surface construction, and heat insulation and sound insulation material.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily manufactures structural color membrane without defect. A uniform and vivid color development is expressed in structural color membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a structural color membrane coated substrate comprising solid base material which is coated with structural color membrane, and structural color membrane consists of matrix of reverse opal structure which uses metal oxide as main structural component where in length of shortest edge of membrane plane with respect to thickness of membrane is greater than or equal to 1000 times; and    (2) a structural color membrane comprising matrix of reverse opal structure which uses metal oxide as main structural component.
NOVELTY - A mixture of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic-type compound and alkaline-earth metal ion having carboxy or hydroxy groups is baked in inert atmosphere. The resultant baked product is washed using cleaning liquid which dissolves the component derived from the alkaline-earth metal and the component is removed, to obtain carbon porous component.    USE - Manufacture of carbon porous component used as electrode material for electrical storage device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitor, hybrid capacitor, pseudo-electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable personal computer, mobile telephone and portable audio.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon phosphorus component with excellent capacitance ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device, which comprises non-aqueous electrolyte solution interposed between negative electrode and positive electrode containing carbon porous component.
NOVELTY - The reformer (20) has an evaporation unit (26) that heats modification water so as to produce water steam. The modification unit (21) outputs the reform gas from water steam. A carbon monoxide reduction unit (23) reduces the carbon monoxide in the reform gas that is cooled by a cooling unit. An accumulation unit (91) connected to the upper surface of the carbon monoxide reduction unit holds the component from modification water after evaporation.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since accumulation unit holds the component from modification water after evaporation, the flow path is not blocked by the component. Hence predetermined output is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (20)    Modification unit (21)    Carbon monoxide reduction unit (23)    Evaporation unit (26)    Accumulation unit (91)
NOVELTY - The separator (30) has a gas penetration prevention sheet (31). A pair of carbon fiber sheets (33,34) is provided at both the sides of gas penetration prevention sheet, through a adhesive resin.    USE - Separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas transmitting inside the separator can be lowered and anticorrosive property of the fuel cell can be prevented. The manufacturing cost of the separator can be decreased and the productivity can be improved. The constant resistance between the unit cells can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the separator for fuel cell.    Separator (30)    Gas penetration prevention sheet (31)    Carbon fiber sheets (33,34)    Flow path (35,36)
NOVELTY - The tube has a metallic conduit (100) whose outer side is reeled spirally with a wire. The metallic conduit and the wire are welded and inserted in a metallic conduit (200). The wire is adhered closely to the two metallic conduits, and forms a helical flow path on the two metallic conduits. A helical wrinkle is molded in the two metallic conduits which adhere closely to raise the helical flow path.    USE - Helix tube for a hydrogen reformer/heat exchanger that is utilized in a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell of a vehicle, public building, and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The tube can be manufactured cheaply within short time, so that tube is inexpensive, and has excellent quality, thus improving quality of the hydrogen reformer/heat exchanger, and reducing cost of the hydrogen reformer/heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a helix tube manufacturing method for hydrogen reformer/heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a helix tube.    Metallic conduits (100, 200)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case placed in an outer circumference ceiling of an electrode assembly, where the battery hermetically seals with a heat sealing to eject high pressure gas to an outer side. A cut-out part is formed on the ceiling, and high pressure gas of a battery cell is concentrated in the ceiling. A region of the ceiling is formed around the cut-out part and protruded along an outside direction. An inner side indentation ceiling width (Wa) is identical of a width (W) of the ceiling. The electrode assembly is mounted in a receiving portion of the battery case.    USE - Flake type secondary lithium ion polymer battery for use in a medium-to-large sized battery module (claimed) that is utilized as a power source of an electro-mobile and a hybrid electric vehicle such as an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery selectively ejects the high pressure gas to the desired site, so as to ensure the safety in an effective manner. The battery improves lifetime, and secures reliability of operation. The battery has high power, high capacity and excellent durability. The explosion of the battery is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flake type secondary lithium ion polymer battery.    Ceiling width (W)    Inner side indentation ceiling width (Wa)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a stack (20) for generating power and heat energy, and a coolant circulation part (30) provided with an integrated pipe structure (32) for controlling temperature of the stack with a circulation of refrigerant i.e. water, by a free convection. The coolant circulation part is equipped with a heat exchanger (34), and the refrigerant is stored in a refrigerant storage room (36). The pipe structure is arranged in a top of the stack. The stack is equipped with an anode plate for covering an outside of the pipe structure. The pipe structure is made of stainless steel material.    USE - Fuel such as petrol and coal, system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids separate sealing, reduces the outflow of refrigerant, reduces the fabrication cost, simplifies the production process, and minimizes the goods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel system.    Fuel system (10)    Stack (20)    Coolant circulation part (30)    Pipe structure (32)    Heat exchanger (34)    Refrigerant storage room (36)
NOVELTY - A film contains denatured clay and an additive. The weight ratio of the denatured clay is 70% or more.    USE - Film is used as self-supporting film for multilayer film, composite multilayer film, surface protection film, sealing material, packaging material, protective material, heat insulating material, electric insulating material, heat resistant material, noncombustible material and fuel cell membrane (all claimed). Can also be used for LCD substrate film, organic electroluminescent substrate film, electronic paper substrate film, electronic device encapsulating film, light emitting diode film, integrated circuit tag film, oxidation-resistant film and corrosion-resistant film.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent gas barrier property, water resistance, pliability, heat resistance, moisture resistance, lightweight property, internal visibility, electric insulating property and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) multilayer film, which has a film (i) and a film (ii), the constituents of film (i) and film (ii) are different;    (2) composite multilayer film has film and metal foil, plastic film, rubber and paper;    (3) surface protective film, which has film; and    (4) manufacture of film, which involves preparing denatured clay pre-gel by adding a pre-gel solvent of denatured clay, adding a polar solvent to clay and adding an additive to clay.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to the production method of laminate integration fuel cell, which includes the following steps. Step (A) is to provide the electrolyte layer, which comprises at least one fuel cell unit. Step (B) is to utilize the process of printed circuit board (PCB) to prepare anode circuit layer, onto which PCB process is utilized to form the cell 1st contact points respectively correspondent to each anode terminal of every fuel cell unit. Step (C) is to utilize the process of PCB to prepare cathode circuit layer, onto which PCB process is utilized to form the cell 2nd contact points respectively correspondent to each cathode terminal of every fuel cell unit. Step (D) is to place the electrolyte layer in between the anode circuit layer and the cathode circuit layer and then stack them up together. During stacking, whether the electric turn-on is formed between the cell's 1st contact point and 2nd contact point is decided such that each fuel cell unit is connected, according to the design, into the corresponding series/parallel connection circuit.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains carbon material, and phosphorus compound. The negative electrode active material has spacing between crystal planes (d002) of 0.34 nm or more, and microcrystal size in C-axis direction of 5 nm or more. The ratio of intensity of diffraction peak at wavelength of 1360 cm-1 to diffraction peak at wavelength of 1580 cm-1 measured by Raman spectroscopy of the negative electrode active material is 1-40% more than ratio of intensity of negative electrode active material which does not contain phosphorus compound.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is manufacture by economical method. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising negative electrode active material is excellent in charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material contains carbon material formed using petroleum heavy oil and/or coal heavy oil as raw material, and phosphorus compound. The negative electrode active material has spacing between crystal planes (d002) of 0.34 nm or more, and microcrystal size in C-axis direction (Lc (110)) of 5 nm or more. The ratio of intensity of diffraction peak at wavelength of 1360 cm-1 to diffraction peak at wavelength of 1580 cm-1 measured by Raman spectroscopy of the negative electrode active material is 1-40% more than ratio of intensity of negative electrode active material which does not contain phosphorus compound. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode can (10)    Insulation packing (12)    Positive electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode (16)    Separator (18)
NOVELTY - A coating liquid containing carbon fibers having a diameter of 1-50 mu m, and a proton-conductive polymer is coated on a base material, to form gas-diffusion layers (14,24). The base material is peeled from the gas-diffusion layer. The gas-diffusion layer is arranged on the surface side of catalyst layer(s) (12,22) of anode (10) or cathode (20) on which the electrolytic membrane (30) is not arranged, to obtain a membrane-electrode assembly (1).    USE - Manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of membrane-electrode assemblies which provide polymer electrolyte fuel cells with which high output voltage can be obtained over a wide current density range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the membrane-electrode assembly in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane-electrode assembly (1)    Anode (10)    Catalyst layers (12,22)    Gas-diffusion layers (14,24)    Cathode (20)    Electrolyte membrane (30)
NOVELTY - Frequency variable direct current (DC) motors are mounted in left and right sides of front portion of vehicle chassis. A drive device has a swinging rod whose tail is hinged with the vehicle chassis. An offset spring is provided in the rod. A pressing head is installed in front end of rod. A foot pedal is installed in main cab of chassis and is hinged with crankshaft through a hydraulic power booster and rod. End face cam is pressed on tail of pressing head. A solar battery board is installed on top of chassis and is electrically connected with a storage battery.    USE - Self-generating electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be charged easily using the solar battery board. The performance of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the bottom view of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - Process for increasing carbon black surface area, comprises contacting a carbon black starting material having a first Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) nitrogen surface area with an oxidant in a fluidized bed under conditions to form a carbon black product having a second BET nitrogen surface area greater than the first BET nitrogen surface area.    USE - The process is useful for increasing carbon black surface area; and forming carbon black product (porous carbon black), which is useful in a conductive plastic, ink jet ink, fuel cell catalyst, supercapacitor (all claimed), fuel cell electrodes and electrodes for double layer capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides carbon black product having a second BET nitrogen surface area greater than the first BET nitrogen surface area by a factor of at least 1.5, preferably 1.5-8. The carbon black product provides ink jet ink with high degree of stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a carbon black product formed by the process;    (2) a conductive plastic comprising the carbon black product and a plastic;    (3) an ink jet ink comprising the carbon black product dispersed in a liquid vehicle;    (4) a fuel cell catalyst comprising the carbon black product and an active phase disposed in it; and    (5) a porous carbon black having: (i) a BET nitrogen surface area of 600-1200 m2/g or 1500-1800 m2/g, and (ii) a BET nitrogen surface area: statistical thickness surface area (STSA) ratio of 0.95-1.1; an average primary particle size of 35-80 nm; a average primary particle size (Dagg/Dp) ratio of 1-7; and a total volume of pores of 2-5 nm and 2-100 nm in size of 1.2-2 and 3-5 cm3/g as measured by nitrogen desorption, respectively.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has hydrogen pressure regulation valve (H9), cut-off valves (H21,H100) for supplying fuel gas to a fuel cell (20) from a hydrogen supply source (30). A hydrogen circuit (75) returns the fuel off-gas from the fuel cell to a hydrogen supply path (74) by the pressurization of a hydrogen pump (H50). An ejector (80) is made to create fuel gas flow by the hydrogen pressure regulation valve and cut-off valves at the time of scavenging-air processing time in which electric power generation is unnecessary so as to drive the hydrogen pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as electric train, aircraft, vessel, walking robot and building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel off-gas from the hydrogen circuit can be returned to the hydrogen supply path favorably. The size and weight of the hydrogen pump in the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Hydrogen supply path (74)    Hydrogen circuit (75)    Ejector (80)    Hydrogen pressure regulation valve (H9)    Cut-off valves (H21,H100)    Hydrogen pump (H50)
NOVELTY - The device (A) has a lead storage battery (1) electrically connecting a negative electrode (12) into a vehicle body. A vehicle-mounted generator includes positive and negative electrode side electric power generation terminals, where both the terminals are electrically connected with each other by the vehicle body. The vehicle-mounted generator is driven with a vehicle-mounted engine. A covered conductor (2) is electrically connected to an end of the positive electrode side electric power generation terminal. A singlet is provided with coating.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces the fluctuation of the charging-current value flowing into the covered conductor, and reduces the irregularity of an infra low-frequency electromagnetic field, and eliminates the bad influence to the human body of electromagnetic waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of a power supply device for vehicle.    Power supply device (A)    Lead storage battery (1)    Covered conductor (2)    Anode terminal (11)    Negative electrode (12)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (10) comprises microparticles manufacture department (14), friction grinding part (20), reaction part (24), pair of primary grinding roller (16) which grinds aluminum material finely in microparticles manufacture department, pair of secondary grinding roller, and pair of friction grinding roller which carries out friction grinding of finely ground aluminum piece. The microparticle manufacture department, friction grinding part and reaction part are filled with water at time of hydrogen production.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in electric power generating apparatus, domestic co-generation type fuel cell and hydrogen station.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is safe and can be easily mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general view of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen production apparatus (10)    Microparticles manufacture department (14)    Primary grinding roller (16)    Friction grinding part (20)    Reaction part (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an impeller (2) fixed with a permanent-magnet brushless generator (1) in a transmitting manner via a transmission mechanism. A fixing bracket (9) is fixed in a tail box of a vehicle, and the impeller is equipped between a tail fin (4) and a rear cover (5) of the vehicle through the fixing bracket. The generator is fixed in the tail box, where an output end of the generator is electrically connected with an input end of a storage battery (8) in the vehicle. A solar panel (6) is mounted at a top part of the tail fin, and the rear cover is opened with a through hole.    USE - Vehicle-mounted wind power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The air stream flowing from the rear cover to the tail fin can horizontally drive the impeller to rotate when the vehicle travels such that the impeller generates reduced resistance to traveling of the vehicle without affecting traveling speed of the vehicle. The device has simple structure, thus providing convenience to assemble or repair the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted wind power generation device.    Generator (1)    Impeller (2)    Tail fin (4)    Rear cover (5)    Solar panel (6)    Storage battery (8)    Fixing bracket (9)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply management system connected with a rechargeable battery set, driving motor, instrument module, lamp, mile meter and a speedometer. The management system controls the rechargeable battery set to provide power to the driving motor and controls two power supplies to charge the rechargeable battery, where one of the power supplies is 220 volts commercial power for charging the rechargeable battery set and another power supply is a solar battery panel set for charging the rechargeable battery set.    USE - Solar sightseeing vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar sightseeing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a brake mounted in a wheel motor. Two brakes are connected with a brake pedal installed on a frame chassis by a brake cable wire. A steering system is composed of left and right redirector knobs. An electric appliance instrument is provided with an ammeter, voltmeter, steering lamp and a brake lamp. A charging controller, storage battery and an electric vehicle controller are sequentially connected in a circuit. Lead wires of the vehicle controller are connected with a speed-regulating knob, brake switch, left and right redirector knobs, power switch and the wheel motor.    USE - Electric solar three-wheel bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has low gravity centre, and is comfortable and safe to ride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric solar three-wheel bicycle.
NOVELTY - The truck has a battery jar and a hydraulic station respectively provided at lower and upper parts of the truck. A fixing frame is equipped on a lateral wall of the truck, and is movably connected with the truck. A shock-proof cushion is equipped between the fixing frame and the truck.    USE - Battery fork lifting truck.    ADVANTAGE - The truck can reduce the repairing frequency, shorten the maintenance time and greatly improve the usage dependability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery fork lifting truck.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a hydrogen transfer valve (64) selectively permitting transfer of hydrogen fuel between an anode flow path (24) and a cathode flow path (38). A low-pressure hydrogen generator e.g. electrolysis cell, is secured in fluid communication through a generator feed line with the anode path downstream from a hydrogen inlet valve (52). The hydrogen generator selectively generates a flow of hydrogen through a feed line (55) into the anode path during shutdown of a fuel cell (12) that is necessary to maintain the fuel cell in a passive state.    USE - Low-pressure hydrogen generator hydrogen passivation shut-down system for a fuel cell power plant that is utilized for producing electrical energy from hydrogen containing reducing fluid fuel and oxygen containing oxidant reactant streams to power electrical apparatus such as a power plant e.g. portable power plant and stationary power plant, and a transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system minimizes performance degradation of fuel cells of the fuel cell power plant resulting from repeated shutting down and starting up of the fuel cell power plant, and minimizes oxidation and corrosion within the fuel cells at shut down of the plant, during shut down, or upon restarting the fuel cell power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shutting down a fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a hydrogen passivation shut down system for a fuel cell power plant.    Low-pressure hydrogen generator hydrogen passivation shut-down system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Anode flow path (24)    Cathode flow path (38)    Hydrogen inlet valve (52)    Feed line (55)    Hydrogen transfer valve (64)
NOVELTY - The container has an insulated casing (31) accommodating several cells in a line. An insulated wall (34) is installed for partitioning two adjacent cells. A support projection (35) which protrudes from either the casing or the wall portion towards the cell is made to support the cell accommodated in the casing.    USE - Storage container for battery (claimed) e.g. lithium cell battery and fuel cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell vibration by an external impact to battery container is prevented. The heat generated between the cells can be dissipated efficiently, as gap is formed between the casing and cell. The performance degradation of the cell is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of lower casing of battery container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lower casing (21)    Upper casing (22)    Insulated casing (31)    Insulated wall (34)    Support projection (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an electrode material to the surface of a porous collector. The porous collector and the electrode material are pressed against each other at a rate of 10 m/min with pair of rolls to form an electrode layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode of electrochemical element (claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor used in power supply of electric vehicle and memory backup power supply of personal computer, and lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - A high-output and low resistant electrochemical element is obtained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a compressor (28) i.e. air compressor, compressing oxidant and mechanically connected with a drive shaft of a main drive machine (36) e.g. electrical direct current motor, by a coupling unit (32) such as a mechanical engagement device e.g. chain drive. The engagement device includes a continuous or stepped gear with which rotational speed of the compressor is varied relative to rotational speed of the shaft. The gear is controlled by mechanical, electromechanical or electronic gear-control so that the compressor receives energy supply for each shaft operational speed.    USE - Fuel cells drive system for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotational speed of the compressor is varied relative to the rotational speed of the drive shaft, and the compressor receives energy supply for each operational speed of the shaft, thus improving efficiency of a drive e.g. electrical motor, of the air compressor, lowering manufacturing cost and reducing exposure to radiation. The compressor is mechanically connected with the drive shaft of the main drive machine e.g. electrical direct current motor, by the coupling unit such a mechanical engagement device e.g. chain drive, thus saving place of a row of components such as the electrical motor, a transducer, electrical lines and auxiliary components while improving efficiency of energy conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cells drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a fuel cells drive system.    Fuel cells drive system (10)    Battery (18)    Compressor (28)    Coupling unit (32)    Drive train (34)    Main drive machine (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a combined oxidant and fuel exhaust line secured in fluid communication with a cathode flow path (38) and an anode flow path (24) for directing oxidant and fuel stream exhausts out of a fuel cell (12). A controlled-oxidant flow inlet device in fluid communication with an oxidant feed line (62) extends between an oxidant supply source (58) and a cathode flow field (42). A hydrogen transfer unit in communication between the two flow paths selectively permits transfer of hydrogen fuel between the flow paths.    USE - Controlled-oxidant flow hydrogen passivation shutdown system for use in a fuel cell power plant that is utilized for producing electrical energy from a fuel cell for powering an electrical apparatus e.g. power plant such as portable power plant and stationary power plant, and transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen transfer unit in communication between the anode flow path and the cathode flow path selectively permits transfer of the hydrogen fuel between the anode flow path and the cathode flow path, thus eliminating performance degradation of the fuel cell power plant, and minimizing oxidation and corrosion within plant fuel cells during shut down of the power plant or upon restarting the power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shutting down a fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a hydrogen passivation shut down system for a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode flow path (24)    Cathode flow path (38)    Cathode flow field (42)    Oxidant supply source (58)    Oxidant feed line (62)
NOVELTY - The pack has a plastic-made battery holder (52) accommodating a set of batteries (1) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, placed in a matrix/offset arrangement in a mutually parallel posture, where the holder comprises a holder main body (10) accommodating the cylindrical batteries. A thick portion defines a through hole extending through in a longitudinal direction of the cylindrical battery. A connection rod is inserted in the through hole of the holder main body, and an end plate (60) is secured to opposite ends of the holder main body by the connection rod.    USE - Battery pack for supplying electric power to a motor for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively utilizes a space defined between cylindrical batteries. The pack effectively utilizes a structure for efficiently cooling the batteries and enables the end plates to be firmly secured to the battery holder without a contour of a peripheral wall being enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery holder.    Batteries (1)    Holder main body (10)    Outlet (19)    Plastic-made battery holder (52)    End plate (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating torque calculated based on an accelerator pedal depression value after completion of startup of a fuel cell and entering a fuel cell mode. A torque limit control is performed for the torque based on the value, and a power storage unit e.g. supercapacitor, is charged from the cell while a vehicle moves slowly by a torque limit control under the fuel cell mode. The fuel cell is directly connected to the storage unit by a main relay to enter a hybrid mode when a voltage difference between the cell and the storage unit is within a predetermined range.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger automobiles such as sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses and trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats and ships, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables charging of the fuel cell and the power storage unit to be performed more dynamically by the torque limit control using a torque correction factor while the vehicle moves slowly under the fuel cell mode after completion of start-up of the fuel cell. The method enables prevention of sudden start of the vehicle by gradually increasing the torque correction factor when entering the hybrid mode after the voltage of the fuel cell is equal to that of the power storage unit. The method enables the start-up time of the vehicle to be reduced, thus improving driving performance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a control sequence of a vehicle after completion of start-up of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The energy generating device has a Peltier thermoelectric device (16) positioned between surface (12) of LTA hull and photovoltaic cell (14). Thermocouple metal traces in connection with Peltier thermoelectric device draws electric power from the Peltier thermoelectric device. An electrical storage device or an electrical consuming device draws electricity from Peltier thermoelectric device. The heat spreaders (20,18) are respectively arranged between Peltier thermoelectric device and photovoltaic cells, Peltier thermoelectric device and surface of LTA hull.    USE - Energy generating device for generating electrical power used for recharging fuel cells or batteries of lighter-than-air-vehicles (LTA) e.g. high altitude air-ships (HAA) and inflated structure such as aerostat, blimp, balloon or any floating object.    ADVANTAGE - The Peltier thermoelectric device positioned between the surface of LTA hull and photovoltaic cells, efficiently generates required electrical energy for charging the batteries or fuel cells of the LTA.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the layered arrangement of the Peltier thermoelectric device and photovoltaic cells on the surface of LTA hull.    Surface of LTA hull (12)    Photovoltaic cell (14)    Peltier thermoelectric device (16)    Heat spreaders (18,20)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has electrolyte layer positioned between positive electrode and negative electrode. The negative electrode material is selected from silicon, germanium and tin. The discharge capacitance of positive electrode with respect to discharge capacitance of negative electrode per unit area is 0.1-0.32. The negative electrode is made into partial charging state while exceeding the irreversible capacitive component before battery use.    USE - Bipolar-type lithium ion battery for assembled battery mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle e.g. motorbike, four-wheeled vehicle e.g. passenger car, truck, bus and light car and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of capacitance of the lithium ion battery can be prevented effectively, even when silicon is used as negative electrode active material. Hence the durability of the lithium ion battery can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the charging/discharging state of positive electrode after and before deterioration of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pre-charging treatment capacity (A)    Positive electrode capacitance (B)    Stable zone (C)    Negative electrode total capacitance (D)    Unstable region (E)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage control unit connected to connection point of fuel cell and motor, and to battery. The current flowing between battery and connection point is detected in secondary output voltage control mode. The abnormality of sensor is determined while operating DC-DC converter based on detected result. The voltage control mode is transferred to current limiting mode when detected electric current is greater than threshold value. The mode is reset to secondary output voltage control mode when abnormality of sensor is detected.    USE - Hybrid direct current (DC) power supply system for fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary output voltage control mode is transferred to current limiting mode when detected electric current is greater than threshold value, the disconnection of the fuse provided in the battery that supplies electric power to the motor of inverter drive can be prevented, and the restriction of current flow by making abnormality of the current sensor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform diagram illustrating the operation of the current sensor at the time of abnormality. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several electrical storage units (U1-U6) connected in series and provided with respective rechargeable lead battery cells (B1-B6) connected in series. The electrical double layer capacitor cells (C1-C6) are connected to each of the lead battery cells in parallel.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in hybrid vehicle, and motor vehicles such as bus, car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The variation is small with respect to the change of state of charge (SOC) of the batteries, generation of voltage imbalance between the electrical double layer capacitor cells is prevented reliably, and the idling stop of a vehicle can be carried out efficiently, while equalizing the voltage of each electrical double layer capacitor cell, and preventing energy loss and electric power loss, by connecting several electrical double layer capacitor cells to each of the rechargeable lead battery cells in parallel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Lead battery cell (B1-B6)    Electrical double layer capacitor cells (C1-C6)    Electrical storage units (U1-U6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing humidified gas containing oxygen gas to cathode electrode (15A) of membrane electrode assembly (10). The positive electrode (21) and negative electrode (22) of power supply (20) is connected to cathode electrode and anode electrode (15B) of membrane electrode assembly, while supplying hydrogen gas to membrane electrode assembly. The voltage is continuously applied to the membrane electrode assembly by the power supply.    USE - Aging method of solid polymer electrolyte-type fuel cell of vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can promote the formation of proton conduction path in membrane electrode assembly and can remove the organic matter adhered to the cathode electrode efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Cathode electrode (15A)    Anode electrode (15B)    Power supply (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has an membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) which has anode and cathode electrodes (4a,4b) inserted inward in peripheral portion of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1). The annular anode and cathode gaskets (6a,6b) provided in peripheral portion of membrane surrounds electrodes. The plate shaped anode and cathode separators (7a,7b) provided clamping the MEA and electrodes forms flow paths (8,9). A gasket flow path (31) is formed connecting the flow paths and gaskets, and contacting peripheral portion of membrane to flow reactive gas.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack (claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle and fixed cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The water vapor flowing through the gasket flow path is condensed and supplied to the peripheral portion of the polymer electrode membrane so that drying of peripheral portion of the polymer electrode membrane is suppressed. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode electrode (4a)    Cathode electrode (4b)    MEA (5)    Anode gasket (6a)    Cathode gasket (6b)    Anode separator (7a)    Cathode separators (7b)    Flow paths (8,9)    Gasket flow path (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an adjustment unit (4) that adjusts the dew point temperature of reactive gas containing water vapor before the arrangement of stack. A coolant flow path (41) is arranged for flow of coolant before flowing into a cooling medium inlet port (36) of stack. A reactive gas path (42) for flow of reactive gas is arranged above the coolant flow path so that to perform heat exchange with the coolant flowing through coolant flow path.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for vehicle. Can also be used in electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The excess water vapor contained in reactive gas before the flow of reactive gas into the stack, can be reduced. Thus the flow of condensed water into the stack can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the stack.    Adjustment unit (4)    Fuel gas inlet (31)    Cooling medium inlet port (36)    Coolant flow path (41)    Reactive flow path (42)
NOVELTY - An electric power system (100) has a lithium secondary battery (10) having a negative electrode and a positive electrode containing lithium, and an electric potential adjustment unit (20) carrying out removal of dendrite of lithium precipitating to negative electrode by dissolution carried out by raising electrical potential of negative electrode.    USE - Electric power system is used in vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power system has excellent durability, and provides vehicle having improved reliability. The performance decrement of lithium secondary battery by precipitation of dendrite is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) control of electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Electric potential adjustment unit (20)    Voltage sensor (30)    Temperature sensor (40)    Electric power system (100)
NOVELTY - A transfer sheet (5) contains polyphenylene sulfide film with crystallinity degree of 25-60%.    USE - Transfer sheet used for forming catalyst layer in manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) used in fuel cells for motor vehicles and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The transfer sheet has excellent transferability of electrode catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane-electrode assembly (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of membrane-electrode assembly during manufacture.    Laminated sheet (1)    Membrane-electrode assembly (2)    Transfer sheet (5)    Electrode catalyst layer (10)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (20)
NOVELTY - An irreversible display unit (20) is maintained in non-operation state by not permitting the electricity supply to the display unit when the abnormality generation of electrical storage cells (12) is not detected by a control circuit (31). A drive circuit (41) induces the change of state by permitting temporary electricity supply to the display unit and switches the display unit to operating state for displaying the fact of abnormality generation when the control circuit detects the abnormality generation.    USE - Electrical storage device. Uses include but are not limited to photovoltaic power generation apparatus, wind-powered electricity generation apparatus, computer and energy regeneration apparatus of hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fact of abnormality generation of the electrical storage cell is displayed efficiently in the display unit over a long period of time without decreasing the electrical storage amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (11)    Electrical storage cells (12)    Irreversible display unit (20)    Control circuit (31)    Drive circuit (41)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode composite portion has anode and cathode that are arranged on both sides of polymer electrolyte membrane. The anode and cathode contain catalyst layer, conductive layer and collector layer. The collector or the conductive layer covers the catalyst layer, and is contacting with the polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode composite portion for polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle and vessels such as electric power assisted bicycle, motor cycle, motor vehicle, bus, train and truck, portable apparatus such as mobile phone, personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), video camera, digital camera, primary batteries for household appliance such as vacuum cleaner, toys, robot and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the membrane electrode composite portion is improved as the cross leaked gas prevents the film tear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph explaining the durable electric power generation evaluation result. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus (300) has electric power generation cell (220) to generate electric power by utilizing fuel. A gas-liquid separator (250) separates gas and liquid containing a preset volume of gas, from gas generated by the electric power generation cell. A water reclaimer (260) recovers water by condensing the gas separated by gas-liquid separator, so as to utilize for electric power generation.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for electronic device (claimed) such as notebook computer. Can also be used in mobile phone, digital camera, wristwatch, personal digital assistant (PDA) and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The pure water which does not contain impurities can be obtained and utilized for electric power generation, by condensing the gas separated from exhaust gas of electric power generation cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (212)    Electric power generation cell (220)    Gas-liquid separator (250)    Water reclaimer (260)    Electric power generating apparatus (300)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (5) which performs power-consumption control so that electric power generated by fuel cell corresponds with target generated electric power. A reactive gas supply unit supplies reactive gas to fuel cell and a heater (31) heats the coolant which cools the fuel cell. The control unit performs primary power-consumption control to which flow volume of reactive gas is made to increase by compressor (20). The secondary power-consumption control is performed to which temperature of cooling water with heater is made to increase.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of self-heating of fuel cell is increased, the warming-up of fuel cell can be accelerated and the generated electric power of fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Drive motor (3)    Control unit (5)    Compressor (20)    Heater (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has controller (30) that controls pressure regulation unit (15) so that the storage pressure becomes smaller than the stack pressure when fuel electrode exit valve (13) is controlled in closed state at the time of generating mode of fuel cell stack (1). The controller estimates impurity density in the interior of fuel electrode stack of fuel cell. The controller controls the fuel electrode exit valve in open state when impurity density in estimated fuel electrode becomes larger than the upper limit impurity density.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity in the fuel cell can be discharged effectively by controlling the fuel electrode exit valve in open state, and the deterioration of fuel consumption can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel electrode exit valve (13)    Pressure regulation unit (15)    Compressor (20)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - A gel film containing organic metal compound and micelle type surfactant is adhered on positive electrode active material. The surfactant is decompose-removed by baking the gel film, and a porous metal oxide coating layer containing movable pores of lithium ion is formed on the active material surface.    USE - Manufacture of porous metal oxide coated positive electrode active material used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, electric vehicles, personal computer, video camera and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal oxide coated positive electrode active material provides secondary battery having improved cycle characteristics and output characteristics. The porous metal oxide layer formed on the surface of the active material effectively suppresses the deterioration of the active material in electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method of porous metal oxide coated positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether heating is required during hydrogen desorption of hydrogen storage material. The determination of whether heat exchange function is required during hydrogen desorption of storage material, is performed when heating is not required. The determination of whether heat exchange function is controlled at room temperature, is performed when heat exchange function is required. The determination of whether storage material contains liquid, is performed when phase of storage material is not single phase.    USE - Method of designing hydrogen supply system mounted in motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The designing efficiency of the hydrogen supply system can be improved reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for design apparatus of hydrogen supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the process involved in designing hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Several condensers (1) are used for condensing the water vapor in gas used within fuel cell system and generates condensed water. A condensed water tank (2) stores condensed water. An antimicrobial ion generating unit (3) with several surfaces (31a-31j) extended along different directions is in the form of net, porous, hook, rod, plate or box. The antimicrobial ion generating unit generates antimicrobial ion for performing antibacterial treatment to condensed water in the tank.    USE - Water purification system of fuel cell system used in vehicle and electronic/electric devices.    ADVANTAGE - Since the antibacterial treatment is performed to condensed water by antimicrobial ion generating unit, the reproduction of fungi or algae in condensed water tank is suppressed at time of use or non-use of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water purification system of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Condensers (1)    Condensed water tank (2)    Antimicrobial ion generating unit (3)    Water-purification device (4)    Surfaces of antimicrobial ion generating unit (31a-31j)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming through-holes (20a,23a) in collectors (20,23) of positive electrode (13) and negative electrode (14) respectively, and coating positive electrode compound material layer (21) containing activated carbon on collector of positive electrode. The lithium ion is doped from the metallic lithium foil (27) to any one of the positive electrode and negative electrode in temperature environment of 40-70 degrees C.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor (claimed), lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the electrical storage device can be improved by increasing the lithium ion doping rate. The quality of the electrical storage device can be maintained reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Collectors (20,23)    Through-holes (20a,23a)    Positive electrode compound material layer (21)    Metallic lithium foil (27)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a bus-bar (2) which is connected to one end of an element (1). A pair of electrodes is provided on the element in a case (3). An epoxy resin (4) is molded to the upper surface of the element except to the terminal of the bus-bar. The resin thickness from the upper surface of the element to the outer surface of the epoxy resin is less than 12 mm. An aspect ratio of less than 30% is set with respect to major axis (a) and breadth (b) of the element.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device, electrical instrument and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The wet proof performance of the capacitor is improved by setting minimum epoxy resin thickness on the element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Bus-bar (2)    Case (3)    Epoxy resin (4)    Major axis (a)    Breadth (b)
NOVELTY - The high voltage system (1) has a high voltage battery (7) and a load which are connected by high voltage lines (3,4). The high voltage battery is detachable by one of the switches (8,9,10) of the high voltage lines. A capacitor (6) is arranged parallel to the load and the charge current of the capacitor is determined by a unit. The charge current of the capacitor is determined by closing the switch which remains opened or closed depending on the charge current.    USE - High volt system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge current of the capacitor is determined by closing the switch which remains opened or closed depending on the charge current, and hence limits the amount of the charging current in case of short circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for checking the contacting of a high voltage battery with high voltage lines of a high voltage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a switching arrangement of a high voltage system.    High voltage system (1)    High voltage battery unit (2)    High voltage line (3)    Pulse-controlled inverter (5)    Capacitor (6)    High voltage battery (7)    Switches (8,9,10)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking negative electrode plate on positive electrode plate consisting of lead as a main component which is filled with positive active material through a separator. The grating volume of substrate of positive electrode is made into 0.55-0.80 cc/Ah. The lead storage battery is formed by chemically generating mass of 75-95% of basic lead sulfate during ageing and drying process.    USE - Manufacturing method of controlling valve type lead storage battery used in automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The process fluidity can be improved by generating predefined percent of mass of lead sulfate during ageing and drying process. The bending of electrode can be prevented and capacitance and energy density of controlling valve-type lead storage battery can be improved by reducing grating volume of positive electrode substrate within preset range and increasing filling amount of active material.
NOVELTY - A collector consists of foaming nickel chrome obtained by carrying out chromizing process of foaming nickel. The content of chromium in foaming nickel chrome is 25 mass% or more.    USE - Collector is used for manufacturing electrode for capacitor (both claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor for electrical equipment, memory backup, hybrid vehicle, and fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has excellent oxidation resistance and porosity, and provides capacitor having excellent electrostatic-capacitance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) manufacture of the collector;    (3) manufacture of the electrode; and    (4) capacitor.
NOVELTY - The purifier has container (2f) which has a storage chamber (3f) that stores the natural water supplied from upper direction. A water purifying generation element (4) accommodated in the chamber purifies the natural water. A partition structure (5) having bubble collection portion (7) and bubble guide portion (8) is provided in the upper side of the container. The bubble (7M) generated in the water stored in the chamber is guided by the guide portion to the collection portion.    USE - Water purifier for e.g. reformation system (claimed) used in vehicle, electronic device, electrical machine, industrial application and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bubble generated in the water stored in the storage chamber is collected, the flow of natural water is smoothed. The expansion of bubble in the whole surface of the water is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reformation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the water purifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container (2f)    Storage chamber (3f)    Water purifying generation element (4)    Partition structure (5)    Bubble collection portion (7)    Bubble (7M)    Bubble guide portion (8)
NOVELTY - A deoxygenation material (1) is manufactured by preparing raw material powder consisting of complex oxide, forming predetermined-shaped molded object by pressure using raw material powder, and baking molded object under high concentration oxygen-containing mixed gas atmosphere formed by supplying oxygen to air or inert gas or oxygen gas atmosphere.    USE - Manufacture of deoxygenation material used for fuel cell or gas to liquid technique.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures deoxygenation material with compatible high oxygen permeating performance and reduction durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a deoxygenation material comprising perovskite structure complex oxide ceramics as oxygen ion conductor, and which is formed in film having thickness below 1 mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of module for oxygen ion conductivity evaluation.    Deoxygenation material (1)    Heater (10)    Reaction side cylindrical pipe (12)    Air side cylindrical pipe (14)    Sealing material (15)
NOVELTY - The control system includes an electrical energy supply unit that supplies electrical energy from a power supply device (1) and to vehicle equipments. An operation stop unit (PS) stops operation of the vehicle equipment e.g. an air conditioner (3), a lighting system (4), a wiper apparatus (5), to which electrical energy was supplied.    USE - Vehicle equipment control system. Uses include but are not limited for controlling 12 volt lead storage battery, air conditioner, lighting system, wiper apparatus, illuminating device, navigation system, power window, penetration sensor, electrically driven door lock, power steering.    ADVANTAGE - Operator of the vehicle is made to operate only the identified vehicle equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the vehicle equipment control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (1)    Air conditioner (3)    Lighting system (4)    Wiper apparatus (5)    Operation stop unit (PS)
NOVELTY - The suspension vehicle (10) has a modifier (18) that generates hydrogen by modification reaction using DME in fuel tank (11) and water in water tank (12). A fuel cell (20) generates the fuel using the hydrogen supplied from modifier. The electric power generated by the fuel cell is supplied to the suspension apparatus (22).    USE - Suspension vehicle for loading suspension apparatus e.g. refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The stable electric power supply to the suspension apparatus irrespective to the engine operation state is performed using hydrogen obtained by modification of DME in fuel tank. The exhaust gas containing the toxic substances such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide by strict enforcement of idling stop of suspension vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the suspension vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Suspension vehicle (10)    Fuel tank (11)    Water tank (12)    Modifier (18)    Fuel cell (20)    Suspension apparatus (22)
NOVELTY - A perovskite-type oxide contains calcium oxide-calcium-manganese-vanadium oxide (1).    USE - Perovskite-type oxide is used for thermo-element (claimed) for solar cell and fuel cell for power station and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The perovskite-type oxide has high electric electroconductivity, reduced heat conductivity, and efficiently provides non-toxic thermo-element having excellent thermo-electric conversion performance and electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perovskite-type oxide contains calcium oxide-calcium-manganese-vanadium oxide of formula: CaO-n(CaMn1-xVxO3) (1).    x=more than 0 to 0.04;and    n=2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of perovskite-type oxide which involves stirring mixture containing vanadium triethylate, calcium nitrate tetrahydrate and manganese nitrate hexahydrate with solution containing citric acid and ethylene glycol in stoichiometric ratio, and heat-processing obtained gel material at 900-1100 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The inside of a pipe comprising a substrate (28) is exhausted, and the substrate having surface of flat-form iron chloride and silicon oxide is mounted. The inside of the pipe is adjusted to predetermined temperature at which the iron chloride sublimates. A gas of hydrocarbon is supplied to the pipe, and the carbon nanotube is vertically aligned on the substrate by chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanotube used for resin, electrode of secondary battery and fuel cell, interlayer wiring material of large scale integration, and biosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of carbon nanotube with vertical alignment easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of carbon nanotube, which has an exhausting unit to exhaust inside of pipe comprising substrate, a temperature-control unit to adjust the inside of the pipe to predetermined temperature and a gas supply unit to supply gas of hydrocarbon to the pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the chemical vapor deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Chemical vapor deposition apparatus (10)    Electric furnace (12)    Quartz tube (14)    Heater (16)    Substrate (28)
NOVELTY - The machine has a control apparatus to detect battery residual amount of a battery. A battery residual amount judging part determines whether the detected battery residual amount is less than a predetermined threshold-value during the drive of a hydraulic actuator. A control part changes the maximum output of the actuator according to the judged result of the battery residual amount judging part. The control part limits the maximum output of the actuator to a low value after stopping the drive of the actuator.    USE - Electric-drive type working machine i.e. battery type electrically-driven shovel, for use with a working vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part limits the maximum output of the actuator to low value after stopping the drive of the actuator, so that the maximum output of the actuator is not limited to low value during the operation of the actuator, thus enabling the machine to work stably and eliminating discomfort to an operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating a maximum limited output of an actuator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The security of the vehicle is enhanced by means of a transponder immobilizer in vehicle whose battery is either dead or the battery is missing. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device has a wind turbine (5) connected to an electric generator (9), where the wind turbine is fitted in an engine compartment (2) between a grid (3) and a radiator (4) of a car (1). An air intake with a narrow inlet opening is mounted above the grid, where the air intake is provided with strips.    USE - Device for converting wind energy into electrical energy in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The narrow inlet opening of the air intake results in increased wind speed occurs, thus obtaining accelerated wind effect. The strips avoid the action of turbulence in the air intake, thus increasing the efficiency of the device. The device can be fully integrated in the engine compartment under the hood of the car, without affecting the size and drag of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial cut away portion of a vehicle with a device for converting wind energy into electrical energy.    Car (1)    Engine compartment (2)    Grid (3)    Radiator (4)    Wind turbine (5)    Electric generator (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a control assembly for automatically breaking off a corresponding thyristor assembly to enable a storage cell in a pulse charging or discharging state when the control assembly reaches a set voltage limit value in accordance with voltage difference between the storage cell and a capacitor. The storage cell is a storage cell set including lithium-ion cells, nickel-hydrogen cells, nickel-cadmium cells, lead acid cells or fuel cells, and the capacitor is a capacitor set formed by series-connecting and/or shunt-connecting capacitors.    USE - Storage cell energy storage system for an electric motor car, a spare power supply and an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes control assembly to automatically breaks off the corresponding thyristor assembly to enable the storage cell in pulse charging or discharging state when the control assembly reaches a set voltage limit value in accordance with the voltage difference between the storage cell and the capacitor, thus preventing the storage cell from being bearing high current impact. The system is simple in structure, and has high efficiency, prolonged service life and good security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a storage cell energy storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a battery whose outside part is provided with groove holes, and a battery box formed with holes, where the battery box is installed in the groove holes. The grooves holes of the battery and a battery groove include lock bolts, where the lock bolts comprise a tongue groove that is matched with a lock tongue. The two ends of the lock bolts are placed on a lock bracket i.e. U-shaped bracket, of the battery box. A bottom part of the lock bracket is fixed on the electric bicycle frame.    USE - Anti-thief device for a battery of an electrical bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can lock the battery safely and reliably in the car-carried battery box. The lock core with the lock tongue is hidden and mounted on the locking bracket, thus preventing the thief from opening the lock tongue and the lock bolt, so the battery is effectively prevented from being stolen. The device avoids affecting the appearance and the ride of the electrical bicycle. The device is simple in structure, convenient during operation and reliable in anti-thief performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an anti-thief device.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a sensor circuit and fuel cell that is provided with an anode catalyst and a cathode catalyst on opposed sides of an electrolyte, and an anode flow path communicating with the anode catalyst for directing the hydrogen fuel to flow through the fuel cell and anode catalyst. A cathode flow path communicates with the cathode catalyst for directing oxidant stream. A hydrogen bleed line is formed to permit a passage through a bleed line of lowest flow rate of hydrogen to maintain the fuel cell in passive state. A hydrogen inlet valve communicates with the hydrogen feed line.    USE - Hydrogen passivation shutdown system for a fuel cell portable/stationary power plant that is utilized in transportation vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be closed to stop the flow of the hydrogen fuel and fluid between the anode and cathode flow paths, and the sensor circuit can selectively deliver pre-determined sensing current to the fuel cell for pre-determined sensing duration to measure voltage difference between the anode catalyst and cathode catalyst, thus determining hydrogen concentration within the anode flow path and cathode flow path. The passive hydrogen bleed line can provide minimum and maximum flow rate of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power plant shutting down method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen passivation shutdown system.    Hydrogen passivation shutdown system (10)    Cathode exhaust valve (46)    Cathode vacuum release valve (50)    Hydrogen fuel source (54)    Oxygen containing oxidant source (58)
NOVELTY - Layer comprises a base body having pores and a crosslinked binder.    USE - Layer used as a separator in fuel cells, batteries or capacitors, as a gas diffusion layer or as a membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The layer has good electrolyte conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Method for the production of the layer; and    (2) Use of the layer as a separator in fuel cells, batteries or capacitors, as a gas diffusion layer or as a membrane.
NOVELTY - The tank (2) has an outer body (10) with an inner wall layer and an outer wall layer made of high crystalline carbon fiber resin that contact a nozzle (11). A solid-lubrication coating (A) provided on the surface of the contact portion of the wall layer or nozzle between the nozzle and wall layer, reduces the friction at the contact portion between the wall layer and nozzle.    USE - High pressure tank for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in moving bodies such as vessel, airplane, robot and motor vehicle and installation such as residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The stress in the nozzle is reduced by the coating provided on the surface of the contact portion of the wall layer or nozzle, thus the durability and strength of the tank are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the tank.    Tank (2)    Outer body (10)    Nozzle (11)    Liner (20)    Solid-lubrication coating (A)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (100) has inner side gaskets (120,122), which are formed integrally at the cathode side and anode side of an electrolytic membrane (110) respectively. The electrolytic membrane is positioned with respect to inner side gaskets, by abutting the membrane against the connection portion (121) of the inner side gaskets.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer fuel cell used in motor vehicle and portable device such as mobile telephone. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and micro fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolytic membrane is positioned with respect to inner side gaskets by abutting the against the connection portion of the inner side gaskets, the positioning accuracy is improved while providing favorable battery output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (100)    Electrolytic membrane (110)    Cathode catalyst layer (114)    Inner side gaskets (120,122)    Connection portion (121)
NOVELTY - The solid-state battery has a solid electrolyte layer (2) formed in the interior of an electric insulation frame (1). An adhesive improvement layer (7) is formed in the interface of solid electrolyte layer and electric insulation frame, by the diffusion coupling of the solid electrolyte layer and electric insulation frame.    USE - Solid-state lithium secondary battery used in information equipment such as personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus. Can also be used in motor vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesive improvement layer is formed in the interface of the solid electrolyte layer and electric insulation frame, the adhesiveness between the solid electrolyte layer and electric insulation frame is improved. Hence, the generation of internal short-circuit is suppressed even if expansion/contraction of electrolyte layer is produced during charging/discharging of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid-state lithium secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of electric power generation element.    Electric insulation frame (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Adhesive improvement layer (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode is formed by conjugating perfluoropolyether to electrode structure containing carbon fiber layer supported with metal catalyst, provided on gas diffusion layer (6). The carbon fiber layer is impregnated with polyelectrolyte. The perfluoropolyether has number average molecular weight of 1000-8000.    USE - Electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides fuel cells with improved performance in high humidity operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Separator (2)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Gas diffusion layer (6)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains polyfluorene compound(s). The fluorene ring in 2nd-position and 7th-position of polyfluorene compound is polymerized.    USE - Active material is used for electrode used in electrical double layer capacitor, electrochemical capacitor and secondary battery (all claimed) such as lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material has high voltage characteristics, and provides electrode having low impedance characteristics and high capacitance, and electrochemical element having high energy density and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which has active material layer containing electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A current measurement section (101) has a plate-shaped resistor (121) having predetermined resistance value. The connection portions (101a,101b) of electrodes are connected to a voltage sensor (102) which is used to detect the electrical potential difference between the connection portions using resistance of resistor. An electric current detector (51) is arranged to detect the electric current value in the cell (10a) based on detected electric potential between connection portions.    USE - Current measurement apparatus for measuring current in solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (claimed) for drive source of electric motor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection portions are connected to the voltage sensor, even if the flow of electric current in resistor is not uniform, the measurement error in electric potential difference between connection portions of electrodes is suppressed. Thus the electric current in cell is measured with high precision and efficiency and reliability of fuel cell system are improved. Also, the size of current measurement apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the current measurement section.    Cell (10a)    Electric current value detection unit (51)    Current measurement section (101)    Connection portions (101a,101b)    Voltage sensor (102)    Plate-shaped resistor (121)
NOVELTY - The system has the electrodes (108,109) that are arranged in the respective hydrogen pole side of electrolytic membrane (101) of fuel cell (100) and in surface of catalyst layer (102). The electrical potential difference between the electrodes is detected when detecting the output current of fuel cell. The resistance value between the electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer is detected based on the electrical potential value. The internal moisture content in the hydrogen pole side is detected based on the detected resistance value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the hydrogen pole side of electrolytic membrane of fuel cell can be diagnosed accurately. Thus, the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be diagnosed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell of stacked fuel cell structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (100)    Electrolytic membrane (101)    Catalyst layer (102)    Diffused layer (103)    Electrodes (108,109)
NOVELTY - The anode and cathode current collection boards (2,3) are joined to electrodes (1a,1b) of element (1) accommodated in metal casing (5) at inner surface. A sealing rubber (7) is arranged between casing and collar portion of terminal board (4) on the upper portion of anode board. A pressure control valve (6) is arranged for opening and closing an electrolyte injection hole in the terminal board. The anode board is joined to terminal board and metal casing by compressing sealing rubber from sides of horizontal groove drawing-processing and curling processing portions (5b,5c) of casing.    USE - Capacitor for power storage and regeneration in electronic devices, motor vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode current collection board is effectively connected to terminal board and metal casing by compressing the sealing rubber, the connection reliability of the capacitor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Electrodes (1a,1b)    Anode and cathode current collection boards (2,3)    Terminal board (4)    Metal casing (5)    Horizontal groove drawing-processing portion and curling processing portion (5b,5c)    Pressure control valve (6)    Sealing rubber (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a controller and safety system connected with main casing of electrical system. A low voltage power supply unit is connected with high voltage power supply unit through a low voltage wire harness. Several battery sets are coupled in parallel and connected with casing of power supply unit through high voltage wire harness. An electric brake system, steering system, air conditioning system, auxiliary direct current (DC)-DC converter, motor controller, battery set and engine are connected to the high voltage and low voltage power supply units.    USE - Electrical system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety and operation control efficiency of the electrical system can be improved by reducing the interference between the low voltage and high voltage wire harnesses using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical system of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (1) has electrode group which is enclosed in battery case (5) including isolation layer. The positive electrode plate (3) provided at positive electrode collector (7) containing dischargeable active materials such as lithium ion, is isolated from negative electrode plate (2) through non-aqueous electrolyte by using isolation layer. The insulating layer (4) of higher winding rate of 2-4, is arranged at negative electrode plate side separated from layer of lower winding rate of 1.2-2.2.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use in household electronic appliance. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, video camera and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the generation of micro short circuit between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate, is prevented by isolating insulating layer of higher winding rate from insulating layer of lower winding rate, the voltage drop of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is prevented and output of battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Positive electrode plate (3)    Insulating layer (4)    Battery case (5)    Positive electrode collector (7)
NOVELTY - The system has the anode gas condenser (1), anode off-gas condenser (2) and cathode off-gas condenser (3) for condensing the water vapor contained in the gas so as to obtain the condensed water. The condensed water is supplied to the water-purification device (4) through a collection flow path (5). The ultrasonic vibration is applied to the condensed water accumulated in the flow path so as to discharge the occluded gas in the condensed water. The condensed water is supplied to the water-purification device after discharging the occluded gas.    USE - Water-purification system for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle, electronic device, and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The occluded gas such as carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, etc in the condensed water can be discharged reliably so that the generation of gas bubble in the flow path due to the occluded gas is suppressed. Thus, the deterioration of the water quality can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of water-purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode gas condenser (1)    Anode off-gas condenser (2)    Cathode off-gas condenser (3)    Water-purification device (4)    Collection flow path (5)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery has positive electrode having collector which has a structure comprised by crystal grain of aspect ratio of 3-13 orientated in specific direction and which is formed by carrying out powder rolling (S103) of lead powder or lead alloy powder. The collector has surface layer containing lead-type alloy powder mixed with sodium sulfate.    USE - Lead storage battery used as battery for motor vehicle and forklift truck, and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has collector exhibiting improved corrosion resistance and capable of suppressing early fall in capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of the positive electrode collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of lead-containing powder (S101)    Preparation of lead-type alloy powder containing sodium sulfate (S102)    Powder rolling process (S103)    Distribution of lead-type alloy powder containing sodium sulfate on rolled sheet (S104)    Formation of collector (S105)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery assembly (10) in which several lithium ion and nickel-hydrogen batteries are connected in series. A cooling fan (30) is configured to cool the batteries in accordance with the temperature of batteries. The life time of batteries is computed based on detected temperature, electric current and vehicle speed. A control unit (24) is configured to control the operation of cooling fan based on computed life time so that cooling time of batteries is delayed when computed life time is longer than predetermined reference life time.    USE - Power supply device mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of cooling fan is controlled based on battery life time so that cooling time of batteries is delayed when battery life time is longer than predetermined reference life time. Thus life time of batteries can be computed and cooling operation can be controlled efficiently in accordance with life time of batteries. Charging state of batteries can be detected with high precision and energy efficiency can be improved. Assembled battery can be driven efficiently and fan switching operation can be performed smoothly. Power consumption is reduced and user's convenience can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery assembly (10)    Inverter (12)    Thermistor (13)    Control unit (24)    Cooling fan (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a DC/AC converter (2) that converts DC electric power from a fuel cell stack (1) into AC electric power by high frequency switching. A DC-DC converter (3) converts the DC voltage of the fuel cell stack into a predetermined voltage to operate an auxiliary machine (5). A filter circuit (7) with time constant larger than the switching period of DC/AC converter, is branched from a position near the DC-DC converter.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle and domestic fuel battery co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal and unstable operation of an auxiliary machine due to usage of high frequency converter can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    DC/AC converter (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    Auxiliary machine (5)    Filter circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The fastening structure (100) has several fuel cells (12) stacked in a fuel cell stack (10) to form a laminated structure (14). The laminated structure is clamped along the lamination direction of the fuel cell by a pair of end plates (16). A press element is fixed between a vehicle frame and end plates. The thrust is applied to the end plate by the press element.    USE - Fastening structure of fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The press element is fixed between vehicle frame and end plates to apply thrust to end plate. Hence the deformation of the end plate by the expansion of the laminated structure is suppressed. The size and weight of the fuel cell stack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fastening structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (12)    Laminated structure (14)    End plates (16)    Fastening structure (100)
NOVELTY - The electric power system (100) has CPU (51) to calculate the amount of dendrite of lithium precipitated at negative electrodes of battery cells (11) in an assembled battery (10), during charging/discharging of assembled battery. An external power supply (20) dissolves calculated amount of precipitation of dendrite of lithium at negative electrodes of battery cells.    USE - Electric power system for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external power supply dissolve dendrite of lithium which is precipitated at negative electrodes of battery cells during charging/discharging of assembled battery. Hence the deterioration of performance of electric power system due to the precipitation of dendrite of lithium can be suppressed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (10)    Battery cell (11)    External power supply (20)    CPU (51)    Electric power system (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a porous portion which is arranged in a position to allow the flow of gas. The portion vaporizes the water injected through a nozzle (31) by the heat obtained from the gas. A temperature sensor (33) measures the temperature of gas flow path. An ECU (40) controls the injection quantity of water by nozzle based on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.    USE - Gas humidifier for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sine the injection quantity of water is controlled based on temperature measured by the temperature sensor, the water is vaporized efficiently. The injection quantity of water is rationalized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Nozzle (31)    Temperature sensor (33)    ECU (40)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery has positive electrode having collector which has a structure comprised by crystal grain of aspect ratio of 3-13 orientated in specific direction and which is formed by carrying out powder rolling (S103) of lead powder or lead alloy powder. The collector has surface layer containing antimony powder or lead-antimony powder.    USE - Lead storage battery used as battery for motor vehicle and forklift truck, and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has collector exhibiting improved corrosion resistance and capable of suppressing early fall in capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of the positive electrode collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of lead-containing powder (S101)    Preparation of antimony or lead-antimony powder (S102)    Powder rolling process (S103)    Distribution of antimony or lead-antimony powder on rolled sheet (S104)    Formation of collector (S105)
NOVELTY - The integration panel (90) has fluid pipe lines (80) which connect fluid control valves or auxiliary machine of fuel cell stack (22) and solenoid valves that supplies required fluid to the fluid control valve. A rectangular planar shaped housing integrates several fluid pipe lines.    USE - Fluid pipe line integration panel for fuel cell stack (claimed) mounted vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The fluid pipe lines connect the fluid control valves or auxiliary machine of the fuel cell stack and the solenoid valves, hence the requirement of separate pipe line for connecting individual fluid pipe line is eliminated and thus the fluid pipe line can be installed easily and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Shut valve (30)    Fluid pipe lines (80)    Fluid pipe line integration panel (90)
NOVELTY - The electronic controller (10) has electric circuit substrates (12,14) on which respective high and low voltage electronic components are mounted using respective connectors (34,46), that are connected using a flexible connection substrate (22b). The width dimensions (W1,W2) of electric circuit substrates in the axial direction are set to be different from each other. A respiratory pore (30) is formed between the respective connectors of the electric circuit substrates.    USE - Electronic controller for use in voltage-monitoring of battery used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc., and in voltage-monitoring of single cell of fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - An electronic controller provided with electric circuit substrates, which ensures favorable air permeability and electric stability, can be easily provided, while performing double-side mounted of electronic components, and hence the size of the electronic controller can be reduced. Attachment operation of electric circuit substrates can be easily performed in electronic controller, and hence productivity can be improved. Suction of moisture content generated due to negative pressure between the electric circuit substrates can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electronic controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the electronic controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic controller (10)    Electric circuit substrates (12,14)    Flexible connection substrate (22b)    Respiratory pore (30)    Connectors (34,40,46,52)    Width dimensions of electric circuit substrates (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a blow-off channel (3) connected with a compressed gas reservoir, and a closure element (5) i.e. piston, movably arranged at the blow-off channel. The closure element outwardly releases the blow-off channel depending on the operating phase of the closure element, and includes a cross section surface (A2) on a side facing the compressed gas reservoir that is larger than the side facing a compressed reservoir. The blow-off channel includes a constriction (7) on a side of the closure element facing towards the compressed reservoir.    USE - Safety relief valve for a compressed gas reservoir of a mobile fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The blow-off channel includes the constriction on the side of the closure element facing towards the compressed reservoir, thus reliably achieving blowing off of the constant mass flow during the blow-off procedure without fluctuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a safety relief valve.    Cross section surface (A2)    Safety relief valve (1)    Blow-off channel (3)    Closure element (5)    Constriction (7)
NOVELTY - The piping has sealing element (60) that seals the joint surfaces (55a,55b) of the piping elements (31a,31b). A seal groove (56b) is formed in the joint surface of the piping element, to insert the sealing element. A path (57b) comprising air permeable component (70) made of metal material and ceramic material is formed connecting the groove and the surface at the side of piping element (31b).    USE - Piping for fuel cell system (claimed) mounted on fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell system used in robot, vessel, aircraft, and fuel cell system used in residence, and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the path is included with air permeable component, gas circulating through the pipe is discharged to external environment when the sealing element is not engaged with the groove. Hence absence of sealing element is detected easily. Expansion of sealing element with the pressure of internal gas, and the protrusion of element can be suppressed. Gas leakage from the junction of piping can be detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the junction portion of piping for fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Piping elements (31a,31b)    Joint surfaces of piping element (55a,55b)    Seal groove (56b)    Path (57b)    Sealing element (60)    Air permeable component (70)
NOVELTY - The battery has a resistor (R1) connected in parallel with a capacitor (VCb). An end of an inductor (VL2) is connected to a grid of a high-power metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) drive tube (S5) i.e. insulated gate bipolar transistors. Another end of the inductor is connected to a voltage stabilizing and current averaging driver system. The voltage stabilizing and current averaging driver system is connected with a wire led out from a TMS320 chip (U4). Two wires are led out from the voltage stabilizing and current averaging driver system to be connected to a motor to drive the motor.    USE - Multi purpose high-power hybrid power battery e.g. lead-acid storage battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and a lithium battery (all claimed), for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is inexpensive and simple in structure. The movements of super capacitor banks greatly improve the energy recycling efficiency of the whole system. The super capacitors can be recycled multiple times, so as to ensure long service life and wide range of working temperature. The power battery utilizes the super capacitors to improve the energy utility ratio of an electric automobile. The battery reduces the volume and energy density of the energy storage unit, and eases limits to charge capacity and discharge depth.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a multi purpose high-power hybrid power battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resistor (R1)    High-power metal oxide semiconductor drive tube (S5)    Chip (U4)    Capacitor (VCb)    Inductor (VL2)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a generating device i.e. brushless permanent-magnet motor, fixed with wheels by a transmission mechanism to generate power supply. A controller is connected with the generating device, and converts the power supply into multiple direct current (DC) power supplies. A battery e.g. ultra-capacitor, is connected with the controller, and receives and stores operation power supply output by the controller. A damper is connected with the controller, and a power switch control circuit is connected with a rectification circuit. A battery charger is connected with a power supply unit.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has self-charging function and body-building function, and saves electric power. The bicycle effectively discharges carbon dioxide in a safe manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric bicycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an additional energy source (2) which is arranged on the front part of a motor vehicle (1). The front part of the motor vehicle is connected to an electric generator (4) over a transmission unit (3). The generator is connected with a rechargeable battery (6) over a change-over switch (5) of a steering unit (5.1) on one side and is connected with a hybrid drive unit (7) on the other side. The generator is connected with an electrical device (8) on the third side.    USE - Device for supplying a truck from an additional energy source, particularly for a moving truck.    ADVANTAGE - The front part of the motor vehicle is connected to an electric generator over a transmission unit, where the generator is connected with a rechargeable battery over a change-over switch of a steering unit on one side and is connected with a hybrid drive unit on the other side, and the generator is connected with an electrical device on the third side, and hence ensures reduced fuel consumption and power consumption, simple and cost effective device with cost effective maintenance, increased reliability, reduced susceptibility to damage, and thus the device is usable for a vehicle drive and for connection of electrical devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for supplying a truck from an additional energy source.    Motor vehicle (1)    Additional energy source (2)    Transmission unit (3)    Electric generator (4)    Change-over switch (5)    Steering unit (5.1)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Hybrid drive unit (7)    Electrical device (8)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an electronic device containing a water-activated dry-type metal fuel cell battery, which employs dry-type metal fuel cell technology and water-activation technology whereby in the present invention, the metal fuel cell is activated when contacting water, and thereby actuating electronic devices to emit light, sound, and electric waves. The dry-type metal fuel of the present invention can be preserved for a long time without losing efficacy, and the electric energy is not consumed before the fuel cell contacts water. Electric energy is generated only when the cell contacts water and supplied to the associated facilities. The present invention starts the metal fuel cell battery by supplying water thereto and the water supply is stopped when a predetermined water level is reached so as to prevent the whole device from completely submerging in water. The metal fuel cell battery of the present invention requires air supply, and an air inlet is protected from being flooded by water.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a single battery structure for metal fuel cell, which can provide an energy density, i.e. the electrical energy released per unit weight, and the current density, i.e. the maximum current released per unit weight, much higher than the single battery structure for metal fuel battery of the conventional chemical battery. The present invention can provide a single battery structure for metal fuel cell, which has a simple, rigid, safe structure, and can be rapidly and economically produced in large volume, and without leakage of electrolyte, and the conductive terminals of positive and negative electrodes and the overall shape can be associated with the requirement of electrical device, and the conductive terminals for positive and negative electrodes are easily butt-welded and connected in parallel and series. The single battery structure for metal fuel cell is composed of negative electrode portion and positive electrode portion, which has a simple internal structure, and can be bonded by using adhesive, vibration or high-frequency welding depending on the amount of production when bonding the negative electrode with the positive electrode, so as to achieve rapid and mass production in an economical method.
NOVELTY - The train has several wind power generators (2) mounted on the top of each compartment (1), a remote control electric motor capable of rotating at 180 degrees and a high energy rechargeable battery pack (3) set in each compartment. Several electronic energy saving lighting tubes (4) are set on the roof of the train.    USE - Wind power generating and energy saving train.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power utilization for illumination in train is reduced and energy saving is promoted by wind power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a compartment of wind power generating and energy saving train.    Train compartment (1)    Wind power generators (2)    High energy rechargeable battery pack (3)    Electronic energy saving lighting tubes (4)
NOVELTY - The bus has a wind driven generator group (2) mounted on the top, with sides mounted with wind deflectors (3). A solar photovoltaic power generation system (4) is set on the uppermost layer of wheel hub motor (5). A high-energy storage battery group (6) is comprised of a rear wheel common storage battery (6-1), a front-wheel common storage battery (6-2), and an emergency battery (6-3). A battery group switching control power charging and generating device (7) is set on the steering wheel, a monitoring meter (8), and an external power source charge interface (9).    USE - Solar and wind energy electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The external energy saving effect of the bus can be improved, while reducing the emissions, improving the land use and development properties of the bus, and reducing the quantity of bus charging stations, by arranging the wind driven generator group and the solar photovoltaic power generation system as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the solar and wind energy electric bus.    Wind driven generator group (2)    Wind deflector (3)    Solar photovoltaic power generation system (4)    Wheel hub motor (5)    High-energy storage battery group (6)    Rear wheel common storage battery (6-1)    Front-wheel common storage battery (6-2)    Emergency battery (6-3)    Battery group switching control power charging and generating device (7)    Monitoring meter (8)    External power source charge interface (9)
NOVELTY - The generator has a stator, a front end cover, a stator dual salient-pole structure and a rotor that includes an electric brush, a permanent magnet and a winding. A turbine is mounted at the centre of a volute and fixed to a shaft through a nut. The volute is fixed to a rear end cover of the generator through a bolt. The stator is sleeved with a concentrated armature winding and an exciting winding.    USE - Exhaust gas driven dual salient-pole generator for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has impact structure, quick response speed, low fault rate and high energy utilization ratio. The generator is driven by the exhaust gas of the vehicle, and saves energy, and utilizes energy in exhaust practically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an exhaust gas driven dual salient-pole generator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a projecting rod (51) which is formed around a manifold (6) in a gasket (5) that is provided on the edge of the membrane electrode assembly. The end portion of the gasket blocks a notch (31) which is formed in end portion of a gas flow path layer (3), and provided with several projecting rods (52) for sealing the surface of the gas flow path layer. A separator is connected to the gas flow path layer in a specific orientation for crushing the projecting rods. The linear seal structures are formed with the projecting rods (52) and the separator.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell used in e.g. vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, airplane and vessel. Can also be used in household appliance and mobile robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end portion of the gasket blocks the notch which is formed in the end portion of the gas flow path layer, the adhesiveness between the gasket and the gas flow path layer is improved. Thus the gas-sealing property is improved and generated pressure can be effectively transmitted to the membrane electrode assembly. Hence the fuel cell can generate electric power effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solid polymer type fuel cell.    Gas flow path layer (3)    Gasket (5)    Manifold (6)    Notch (31)    Projecting rods (51,52)
NOVELTY - The air electrode has an anion-exchange membrane (B) and a catalyst layer (C) that are laminated in predetermined order. The anion-exchange membrane is contacted with the aqueous alkali solution (A).    USE - Air electrode for alkali form fuel cell, alkali form water-electrolysis apparatus and metal-air rechargeable battery (all claimed) used in mobile device, scooter, electric wheelchair, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent performance of the air electrode can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the air electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aqueous alkali solution (A)    Anion-exchange membrane (B)    Catalyst layer (C)    Air (D)
NOVELTY - A differential unit (3) differentiates the battery voltage detected by a detector (1). A calculating unit (4) multiplies the differential signal from differential unit with preset coefficient for realizing a desired capacitor current of an electric double layer capacitor (C), so as to generate electric current command. A subtraction unit (5) calculates the difference between output of electric current command and amount of electric current flowing through a chopper (Ch), to generate a gate signal according to the calculated difference for controlling the chopper.    USE - Power supply device for moving vehicle such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current is passed to the electric double layer capacitor efficiently and capacitance of electric double layer capacitor can be reduced. The amount of electric current flowing through the chopper is controlled, so that the switching loss between the switching elements can be controlled efficiently and reliably. The size and cost of the electric double layer capacitor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detector (1)    Differential unit (3)    Calculating unit (4)    Subtraction unit (5)    Electric double layer capacitor (C)    Chopper (Ch)
NOVELTY - The system (S1) has hydrogen dissociating layer (2) to dissociate hydrogen molecule to hydrogen ion by catalytic action. A hydrogen bonding layer (3) combines the hydrogen ions using electron so as to generate hydrogen molecule. A cation exchange layer (1) permeates hydrogen ion from hydrogen dissociating layer to hydrogen bonding layer. An electric power feeder (7) applies voltage to cation exchange layer.    USE - Hydrogen supply system for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage is applied to cation exchange layer permeating hydrogen ion from hydrogen dissociating layer to hydrogen bonding layer, the hydrogen is separated from mixed gas even when the hydrogen concentration is low, and the noise during operation is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cation exchange layer (1)    Hydrogen dissociating layer (2)    Hydrogen bonding layer (3)    Electric power feeder (7)    Hydrogen supply system (S1)
NOVELTY - A collecting frame (11) supports a collecting surface (12) for receiving radiation from a local horizon. The collecting surface has different lens faces (30a-30c) that is aligned in different directions and the lens faces direct the radiation incident on the faces to a collection region of a radiation receiver (20) beneath the collecting surface. The radiation receiver with photovoltaic material receives the solar radiation and ambient radiation.    USE - System for collecting solar radiation of umbrella type used in buildings or houses for supplying electric power to stoves, ovens, heating water and lightings, to charge electric vehicles, solar radiation collection roof for road and portable solar radiation collection roof (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy utilization is improved by collecting solar radiation from all directions. The device uses economic material for collecting the radiation and the device can be portable for providing power to remote areas lacking power facilities. Thus the power produced from solar radiation can replace petrol and other petroleum derivatives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for process for providing three-dimensional structure with external layer for receiving radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for collecting solar radiation.    Collecting unit (10)    Collecting frame (11)    Collecting surface (12)    Radiation receiver (20)    Lens faces (30a-30c)
NOVELTY - The device has a humidity detection module and immersion detection module respectively arranged in a power battery pack and a control module. Multiple input terminals of the control module are separately connected with output terminals of the humidity detection module and the immersion detection module. An input terminal of a controller area network (CAN) module is connected with an output terminal of the control module for sending a control signal to a vehicle. The humidity detection module is provided with a humidity sensor i.e. condensation sensor, and an amplifying circuit.    USE - Immersion detection device for a power battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the humidity sensor i.e. condensation sensor, to adapt high-humidity environment for sending out pre-warning signal when the humidity of the power battery pack is high, thus improving the reliability and precision to detect the humidity of the power battery pack. The device utilizes a water resistance detection module to detect the immersion situation of the power battery pack. The power source of the power battery pack can be switched off timely and effectively while encountering immersion situation in the power battery pack, thus ensuring the safety of the power battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an immersion detection device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic brake pedal mounted in a cab. A generating brake controller and an accumulator are fixed on an automobile frame, where the generating brake controller is connected with the electronic brake pedal and the generating brake through signal wires. The generating brake is mounted on axle shafts of the automobile frame and connected with the accumulator through lead wires. Stators of the generating brake are fixed on the frame and interconnected with each other. Rotors of the generating brakes are connected to axle shafts of the frame.    USE - Automobile generating brake system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the energy transformation problem during decelerating and braking of the running automobile. The system avoids the wastage of energy sources and avoids environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile generating brake system.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery cabin whose sides are connected with a closed battery box lock catch piece along a vertical direction of a battery box (5). The sides of an upper cover and a lower cover are connected through a hinge (3), and other sides of the covers are connected by a flange (4). A closed ring is formed for tightly clamping the battery box, and the upper cover is provided with upper part vertical rods (8-1, 8-2) by ends of a post rod (1). Lower ends of lower part vertical rods (7-1, 7-2) are connected with the ends of a bottom rod (2).    USE - Battery theft-proof device for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device has reasonable structure and convenient installation manner, and is solid, easy to run, and is inexpensive. The device can bind the upper part opening end of the battery cabin, which is customized for combining the theft-proof device with the battery cabin without clearance. The device avoids affecting the appearance of the motor bicycle and changing the structure of the motor bicycle without affecting the charging power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery theft-proof device.    Post rod (1)    Bottom rod (2)    Hinge (3)    Flange (4)    Battery box (5)    Lower part vertical rods (7-1, 7-2)    Upper part vertical rods (8-1, 8-2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a capacitor (26) that is connected to a tertiary coil (25) which is magnetically coupled to the primary coils (11-14) and secondary coil (21) to which high frequency electric power is supplied. The tertiary coil is segmented into different coils (28,29), such that interval between the coils is adjusted and inductance of the coils is changed while supplying electric power to the coils. A magnetic shielding material made of ferrite core is positioned between the upper portions of secondary and tertiary coils.    USE - Apparatus for supplying electric power to battery of motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in supplying electric power to power supply of electric light bulb and mechanical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inductance of tertiary coils can be adjusted easily, the heat dissipation capability is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the non-contact electric power supply apparatus.    Non-contact electric power supply apparatus (10)    Primary coils (11-14)    Secondary coil (21)    Tertiary coil (25)    Capacitor (26)    Coils (28,29)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting primary and secondary voltage control modes as operation modes for controlling primary and secondary voltages of converter (36) associated with a battery (24) and a fuel cell (22) respectively. A current limiting mode is set for controlling primary or secondary voltage so as to prevent the current flowing between battery and fuel cell from exceeding threshold value. The duty ratios in an operation mode before and after switching are continuous with respect to each other when the switch operation is performed between two operation modes.    USE - Method for controlling direct current (DC)/DC converter for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage and current fluctuations are reduced immediately after performing the switching operation between the operation modes since the duty ratios in operation mode are continuous such that the service life of the battery and the fuel cell is improved easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling driving operation of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell (22)    Battery (24)    DC/DC converter (36)    Motor controller (52)    Brake sensor (67)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a signal generator module (26) flowing a current i.e. alternating current (AC), from a ground (24) to a terminal of a battery (12), and a sensor circuit generating a signal based on another current flowing from another terminal of the battery through a resistance to the ground. A signal conversion module (28) generates an output signal (30) e.g. pulse width modulated signal, based on the signal, where the output signal represents leakage impedance presented by a battery dielectric housing.    USE - Circuit for indicating an impedance of a battery dielectric in an electric propulsion system of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The signal generator module permits the flowing of alternating current (AC) from the ground to the terminal of the battery, thus improving signal-to-noise ratio of a voltage across sense resistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for indicating an impedance of a battery dielectric for establishing a bias current through terminals of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric motor propulsion system including a dielectric breakdown detection module.    Battery (12)    Ground (24)    Signal generator module (26)    Signal conversion module (28)    Output signal (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether a time differential value of an output measurement value e.g. cell temperature, of a fuel cell unit and a secondary time differential value are a positive predetermined value. A determination is made whether the time differential values change to a negative value when the time differential values are the positive predetermined value. A determination is made whether the time differential values are a negative predetermined value, where the positive predetermined value is 5 millivolt per second.    USE - Method for detecting freezing of water in a fuel cell unit in an automobile and a portable device that is utilized under a low-temperature environment.    ADVANTAGE - The method detects the freezing of water based on the output measurement value of the fuel cell unit, thus enabling more prompt and reliable detection of start of the freezing of water within the fuel cell unit, and hence providing a fuel cell in which damage to a device resulting from sudden output drop due to freezing can be reduced, and suppressing degradation due to repeated freezing. The method allows setting predetermined amount of change of parameters in advance so as to enhance the preciseness of freezing detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte membranes (11, 12)    Oxidizer electrodes (13)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Collector (15)    Sealing member (16)
NOVELTY - The mold has a mold (10) comprising an alignment part (32), and another mold (30) comprising another alignment part, where an electrode, membrane and another electrode stacked on the latter mold in sequence. The former alignment part connects with the latter alignment part to combine the two molds. The membrane and the latter electrode are provided between the two molds. A lock loop hitches outside surface of the two molds, and consequently fastens the molds. A projection (14) is provided inside a through-hole.    USE - Hot press mold for use in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mold improves structure of the hot press mold to make component of the assembly to align in an easy manner, ensures the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) to be cooled outside a machine and increases the lifetime of the hot press machine by avoiding repeated heating-cooling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a hot press mold.    Molds (10, 30)    Bodies (11, 31)    Projections (14, 15)    Electrode alignment plate (20)    Electrode guiding tunnel (21)    Through holes (22, 41)    Alignment part (32)    External thread (33)    Inner thread (42)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly including a separator provided between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A container (44) receives the electrode assembly, and a cap plate (46) is fixed to the container to seal the container. An external terminal is electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and protrudes through the cap plate. A gasket (42) is equipped between the cap plate and the external terminal. A concavo-convex portion (68) is installed on a surface contacting the cap plate and the external terminal, and O-rings (48) are mounted in a concave portion (68a).    USE - Secondary battery for use as a power source for a motor driven device (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, motorbike and motor scooter. Can also be used for a portable electronic device such as cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The O-rings are provided in close contact with the container and the cap plate, so as to fill gap between the container and the cap plate, thus securely sealing the gap between the container and the cap plate. The gasket enables the container and the cap plate to be in close contact, thus increasing gas or fluid tightness, and hence enhancing reliability of the battery and increasing life span of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a gasket and an O-ring.    Gasket (42)    Container (44)    Cap plate (46)    O-rings (48)    Concavo-convex portion (68)    Concave portion (68a)
NOVELTY - A nonwoven sheet comprises a planar body; nanotubes defining the planar body; and a bond between adjacent nanotubes, such that structural integrity is imparted to the planar body for handling. The nanotubes are deposited on top of one another and compacted against one another.    USE - Nonwoven sheet for diffraction gratings and polarizers for x-rays; composite structures for sporting goods products or helmets; or for electrical applications as conducting materials, or as electrodes of a capacitor, battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nanotubes can minimize the generation of air-borne particulates, and have high aspect ratio (e.g. length:diameter ratio of 100:1) and elastic modulus of 1-1.5 TPa. Hence, the nanotubes can transfer structural loads between individual fibers within a yarn and permit processing of high strength fibrous material.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery (2) in a battery case, which consists of a battery cover (3.1), a case middle part (3.2) and a battery base (3.3) connected with each other in connection planes. The battery is arranged inside the vehicle such that a normal direction of each connection plane lies perpendicular to a main deformation direction, which is a direction of a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The normal direction deviates from the main deformation direction by less than a predetermined maximum angle, which amounts to less than 30 degrees.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is arranged inside the motor vehicle such that the normal direction of each connection plane lies perpendicular to the main deformation direction, thus efficiently protecting the battery case against damage in an event of collision of the motor vehicle in a material- and space saving and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery with a three-part battery case.    Battery (2)    Battery cover (3.1)    Case middle part (3.2)    Battery base (3.3)    Fastening element (7)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC)-DC converter (20) provided between a thermoelectric module (4) and an electric storage apparatus (7) varies the voltage corresponding to the sides of module and storage apparatus respectively. The electric current sensors (25A,25B) detect the input and output electric current flowing into the converter and storage apparatus respectively. A controller (10) selects the electric current value detected by one of the sensors based on the electric power generation amount of the module to control the current flowing into the module.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation apparatus for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flowing into the thermoelectric module can be controlled with a sufficient precision as the controller controls the current based on the selected electric current value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermoelectric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelectric module (4)    Electric storage apparatus (7)    Controller (10)    DC-DC converter (20)    Electric current sensors (25A,25B)
NOVELTY - A heat exchange medium (3) that is accommodated in a case (10), is contacted with power supply units. A fin (60) having heat conductivity higher than external air is contacted with the case. The fin has bending portions (60c,60d) that are curved towards the case, so as to transfer heat generated in case. An adjustment mechanism (50) adjusts the thrust of the fin with respect to the case.    USE - Battery pack mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bending portions of the fin are curved towards the case, the heat dissipation of the case can be improved effectively. The case can be manufactured easily at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of internal structure of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchange medium (3)    Case (10)    Adjustment mechanism (50)    Bolt (52)    Fin (60)    Bending portions (60c,60d)
NOVELTY - A heatable porous base material is prepared by microwave. The organic material for carbon film formation is provided on the porous base material, and a carbon film precursor layer is formed. The porous base material with which the carbon film precursor layer is formed is provided in an inert gas atmosphere, microwave is irradiated and the porous base material is heated. The carbon film precursor layer is baked to form a carbon film by heating with microwave exposure and to obtain a separation-membrane element.    USE - Manufacture of separation-membrane element (claimed) used as separation-membrane module for exhaust gas treatment in exhaust system of vehicle, film-type hydrogen gas separation module in modifier for high-temperature fuel cell, assembly of liquid-liquid separation and module for gas separation, filtration, ultrafiltration and prevaporation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of separation-membrane element having excellent mechanical strength efficiently. The gas emitted by thermal decomposition of the carbon film precursor layer is discharged efficiently from surface of the heated portion. The carbon film precursor layer is heated quickly by the uniform heat energy received form the base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the microwave baking apparatus.    Microwave baking apparatus (20)    Microwave kiln (21)    Temperature sensor (26)    Control portion (28)    Inert gas supply source (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a mainframe extending from a head tube to back downward direction, and a body frame equipped with a rear frame. A rear lower pipe (15) and a rear upper pipe are extended in back upper direction of the vehicle. A fuel tank is supported by the rear upper pipe and the rear lower pipe and located above the rear upper pipe. Longitudinal side of a battery is arranged between the fuel tank and the mainframe. A swing arm pivotally supports a rear wheel, and a penetration collar penetrates the mainframe in vehicle width direction.    USE - Two-wheeled motor vehicle i.e. motor bike (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids restraining the capacity of the fuel tank by the rear upper pipe, and secures the fuel tank in an effective manner. The battery is positioned between the fuel tank and the mainframe to prevent projection of the battery along vehicle width direction. The vehicle has unique design, and is inexpensive and easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a fuel tank of a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    Rear lower pipe (15)    Cushion support shaft (23)    Rear fender (38)    Loading platform (69)    Stay insertion hole (71)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a side cover (23) attached to vehicle frame, and a rib (33) formed in surface (23a) of the resin-made side cover. A power supply (40) is attached to the surface in which the rib of side cover is formed. The rib protrudes toward inner side of vehicle from surface of the side cover. Metal plates are attached to both ends of the side cover.    USE - Two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is not influenced by vibration of a drive source, and the power supply can be reliably held in place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the side cover of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Side cover (23)    Surface of side cover (23a)    Rib (33)    Recessed portion (36)    Power supply (40)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber sheet is formed by connecting terminal portion of carbon fiber sheet (a) (11) and starting edge of carbon fiber sheet (b) (12). Two angular portions in terminal portion of carbon fiber sheet (a) and starting edge of carbon fiber sheet (b) are cut-off.    USE - Carbon fiber sheet is used for electrode material, heat insulating material, heat-resistant protective material, fuel cell and electricity supply material.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of curvature of carbon fiber sheet is reduced during heat processing by elongating carbon fiber sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon fiber sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view of carbon fiber sheet.    Connected carbon fiber sheet (10)    Carbon fiber sheets (11,12)    Connector thread (30)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber sheet has carbon fiber sheets (a) and (b) where the terminal parts and starting edges overlap, through-hole (y) formed on the edge of the overlapped part and thread (n) which passes through the through-hole (y).    USE - Carbon fiber sheet for electrode materials, heat insulating material, heat resistant protective material, fuel cell and electricity supply material.    ADVANTAGE - Curving is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon fiber sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of carbon fiber sheet.    Connected carbon fiber sheet (10)    Carbon fiber sheet a (11)    Carbon fiber sheet b (12)    Overlap part (20)    Through hole (21)    Connector thread (22)
NOVELTY - A terminal portion of a precursor carbon fiber sheet (11) and the starting edges of a precursor carbon fiber sheet (12) are overlapped. The through holes (21) are formed in an overlap region (20). A connector thread (22) passes through the through holes and connects the precursor carbon fiber sheets.    USE - Carbon fiber sheet for use in electrode material, heat insulating material and heat-resistant protective material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the elongate carbon fiber sheet is improved even if the carbon fiber sheet is in the shape of the nonwoven fabric or paper shape by connecting the carbon fiber sheets by connector thread, so that the generation of the crack is prevented. The influence of the curvature in the precursor carbon fiber sheets is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of carbon fiber sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the carbon fiber sheet.    Connected carbon fiber sheet (10)    Precursor carbon fiber sheets (11,12)    Overlap region (20)    Through hole (21)    Connector thread (22)
NOVELTY - The high pressure tank retention mechanism has a tank holding frame (110) located in both ends of a high pressure tank (T). The tank holding frame has a tank holding pin (120) projected towards the high pressure tank side. A spring (128) applies biasing force to the tank holding pin that is maintained slidably. The tank holding pin moves forward and penetrates into a bottom hole (TVH) in the valve base (TVB) of the high pressure tank, on receiving the biasing force from the spring, and the high pressure tank is maintained horizontally.    USE - Retention mechanism of high pressure tank storing hydrogen gas supplied to fuel cell of tank mounting vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure tank can be easily maintained horizontally without expansion and shrinkage of the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tank mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the tank holding frame holding the high pressure tank.    Tank holding frame (110)    Tank holding pin (120)    Spring (128)    High pressure tank (T)    Valve base (TVB)    Bottom hole (TVH)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises ternary material of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, and compound having carbon-carbon triple bond and carbon-carbon double bond of non-aromatic type group in a molecule.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable personal computer, hand-held video camera, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has excellent electric capacitance and durability with reduced internal resistance. The secondary battery comprising non-aqueous electrolyte has excellent cycling characteristics and high-temperature storage characteristics.
NOVELTY - The cooler (10) has pipes (20) through which hot and cold fuel cell exhaust gas (24, 28) is guided. Ribs (18) are thermally connected with the pipes, so that heat energy of the pipes is guided to the ribs and received from cooling fluids (12). The pipes are made from corrosion resistant material such as stainless steel material, and the ribs are made from aluminum material or copper material. The pipes are arranged parallel to each other, where the pipes exhibit a circular cross section. The pipes are bypassed into collecting boxes, which are made of plastic such as polyphenylenesulfide.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct-methanol-fuel-cell, exhaust gas cooler for cooling of fuel cell exhaust gas by a cooling fluid i.e. air (claimed) such as ambient air, for house, car and smaller load such as radio, portable DVD-player, personal digital assistant or laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The pipes are made from the corrosion resistant material such as stainless steel material, and the ribs are made from aluminum material or copper material, thus ensuring sufficient cooling performance and fulfilling the purity requirements to the recycled water, and hence manufacturing the cooler in a compact structure and in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle front perspective view of a fuel cell exhaust gas cooler.    Fuel cell exhaust gas cooler (10)    Cooling fluids (12)    Ribs (18)    Pipes (20)    Hot fuel cell exhaust gas (24)    Cold fuel cell exhaust gas (28)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat-conducting plate (2) arranged in a battery housing, and tempering the battery. Electrically parallel and/or serial individual cells (1) connect heat conductive connection with the plate, and are fastened to the plate. An electronic component i.e. insulated electronic unit (3), is fastened to the plate at a housing interior. The electronic unit is arranged at an upper side or lower side of the plate, and components arranged on the housing interior are provided with a protective layer (S). The protective layer is formed from lacquer and/or silicon.    USE - Battery i.e. high-capacity battery, for a mild hybrid drive of a vehicle air-conditioning system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component i.e. insulated electronic unit, is fastened to the heat-conductive plate at the housing interior, thus simplifying manageability and installation of the battery into the vehicle. The selective arrangement of the insulated electronic unit results in a simple adapting of outer form of the battery to an installation location of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of components of a battery for arrangement at a housing interior.    Protective layer (S)    Individual cells (1)    Heat-conducting plate (2)    Cooling channel connection (2.5)    Insulated electronic units (3, 4)
NOVELTY - The individual cell (1) has an electrode stack arranged inside a cell housing (2). The cell housing includes two electrically conducting sidewalls (2.1, 2.2) and an edge-side circumferential, electrically insulating frame (3), where the frame is arranged between the sidewalls of the housing. Pole contacts of the electrode stack are connected with the sidewalls of the housing in an electrically conductive manner. The sidewalls of the housing are non-positively and/or positively mounted on the frame by corresponding connecting elements i.e. rivets (4).    USE - Individual cell i.e. frame flat cell, for a battery that is utilized in a vehicle with a hybrid drive and/or a vehicle operated with fuel cells, such as motor vehicle for passenger transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The sidewalls of the housing are non-positively and/or positively mounted on the frame by corresponding connecting elements, such that the sidewalls stick together with the frame, thus enabling the cell housing to be closely implemented in a favorable way in relation to a withdrawal of electrolyte over an entire life span of the individual cell, and favorably increasing mechanical load capacity of the cell, while reducing sensitivity in relation to impacts and/or vibrations. The design configuration of the cell guarantees that the cell does not deform with internal pressure prevailing in the cell housing on the basis of the mounting. The cell can be manufactured at reduced costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a frame flat cell with housing sidewalls riveted at edge-side circumferential frame.    Individual cell (1)    Cell housing (2)    Electrically conducting sidewalls (2.1, 2.2)    Edge-side circumferential, electrically insulating frame (3)    Rivet (4)
NOVELTY - The battery (B) has a heat-conducting plate (3) arranged in a battery housing (1), for maintaining temperature of the battery. Individual cells (2) e.g. flat cells, are electrically interconnected in parallel and/or in series and connected to the plate in a heat-conducting manner. The cells are fastened at top and/or bottom sides of the plate. An electronic component is designed as encapsulated electronic components (4, 5) and thermally coupled to the plate in interior of the housing. The components are fastened at the plate in a form-fit, force-fit and/or material-fit manner.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion high voltage battery, for a mild hybrid-drive of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component is thermally coupled to the plate in interior of the housing, thus simplifying the handling of the battery and installation of the battery in the vehicle. The heat-conducting plate is arranged in the battery housing for cooling the individual cells and the electronic components to limit or avoid the increase of an electrical resistance of the electronic components. The electronic components are fastened at the plate in the form-fit, force-fit and/or material-fit manner so that the electronic components stay in direct contact with the plate, thus ensuring effective, simple and cost-effective cooling of the battery without additional components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heat conductive element e.g. casting compound, and cooling bars are arranged such that the electronic components are thermally coupled with the heat-conducting plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a battery.    Battery (B)    Battery housing (1)    Individual cells (2)    Heat-conducting plate (3)    Electronic components (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The system has an air compression unit (140) provided at a rear side of a fuel cell stack (120) and attached to an exhaust pipe (141). The pipe is coupled to an exhaust side of a cooling channel (122) to provide a suction force at the channel and to compress a mixture of water and water vapor, which are sucked by the channel. Water is evaporated in a condition in which an internal negative pressure of the channel is maintained by the suction force of the compression unit, and heat generated from the stack is absorbed by evaporated heat for cooling the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, for producing electricity in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as passenger car, sport utility vehicle, bus, lorry, commercial vehicle, water vehicle such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen driven vehicle. Can also be used with a building heating system for heating a building and supplying hot water.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed with simple structure and manufactured in a cost effective manner, and reduces thermal load during cooling operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (120)    Cooling channel (122)    Air compression unit (140)    Exhaust pipe (141)    Cooler (150)
NOVELTY - The fuel system has a pressure sensor (2) and a hydrogen sensor (1) whose supply lines are connected to a fuel cut-off valve (9) and safety valve (4) inside an insulating container. A vacuum layer is surrounded by a fuel supply line heater (11), a fuel cell stack (8) and a humidifier (7).    USE - Fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in the fuel cell stack of insulating container is maintained and the heat transmission is minimized by suing vacuum layer and aluminum foil. The outdoor air temperature is maintained by pressure sensor and hydrogen sensor such that the leakage of hydrogen is sensed and prevented by the safety valve; hence the stability of the fuel system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen sensor (1)    Pressure sensor (2)    Safety valve (4)    Humidifier (7)    Fuel cell stack (8)    Vacuum valve (10)    Fuel supply line heater (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel whose center is set with multiple spokes. Piezoelectric materials are provided on a side of a shell, where the piezoelectric materials are polyvinylidene fluoride materials. An end of the piezoelectric materials is pushed against the spokes of the wheel after being provided on movable places of the spokes. An end of electric wires is connected to the piezoelectric materials. A load unit, a storage unit, a light emitting unit, an indication unit and a power unit are provided on other end of the wires. The piezoelectric materials are laminated and fixed with each other.    USE - Deformable power-generating device for use in a vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device converts the mechanical energy into the electric energy mutually based on the piezoelectric materials. The end of the electric wires is connected to the surface of the piezoelectric materials to cause the spokes to flap the piezoelectric materials by the rotation of the wheel, so that the electric wires is bent and deformed to generate the electric energies. The device burns the gasoline, and converts the energies obtained from the labor force during trampling the vehicle into electric energies to drive the vehicle to move, thus utilizing the energies repeatedly in an effective manner and reducing the waste of earth resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - Polymer blend electrolyte membrane (I) comprises an inorganic polymer having polydimethylsiloxane as a main chain, which has a pore structure at both ends formed by condensation reaction between 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and tetraethylorthosilicate, where the phosphoric acid is chemically linked to an amino group of the pore structure; and a proton-conducting polymer having a cation exchange group at their side chain.    USE - (I) is useful in a motor vehicle (claimed) such as passenger automobiles including sports utility vehicles, buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft including a variety of boats, ships and aircraft. (I) is useful for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent ion conductivity even at high temperature. (I) has excellent electrochemical properties, mechanical properties and thermal stability, reduced interfacial resistance when assembled with electrodes, and can achieve excellent fuel cell performance. The manufacturing process is simple, and has an excellent mass production capability and can suitably improve the economy of the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a proton-conducting (I), comprising: blending a polymer consisting of an inorganic polymer with a proton-conducting polymer; and adding phosphoroxychloride to the polymer blend to link phosphoric acid to the amino group of the polymer blend so as to impart ionic conductivity to the polymer blend.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (13)    Anode support layer (14)    Cathode support layer (15)    Carbon plate. (16)
NOVELTY - A nano colloidal silica electrolyte comprises (wt.%) nano silicon dioxide (0.01-5), analytically pure sulfuric acid (30-55), polyacrylamide (0.5-5), sodium silicate (0.02-25), sodium sulfate (0.01-12), absolute ethyl alcohol (0.01-5), and high purity water (33-69).    USE - Nano colloidal silica electrolyte for high-capacity lead acid storage cell useful for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The product increases variable temperature resisting and deep discharge resisting performance; thus prolonging service life of storage cell.
NOVELTY - The separator comprises a fine porous structure, a polyolefin thermoplastic resin, and a block copolymer containing a monomer unit derived from a polyolefin resin and a monomer unit derived from a non-crystalline polymer component. The polyolefin resin has a melting point lower than that of the polyolefin thermoplastic resin. The polymer component is incompatible with polyolefin. Fine pores formed by the block copolymer are present in the separator.    USE - The separator is useful in a non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed), which is useful for electrical vehicles, hybrid electrical vehicles and portable electronic devices such as camera-integrated video tape recorders, cellular phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The separator exhibits a low shutdown temperature, a high short-circuit temperature and a high film strength at high temperatures, and prevents an abnormal heat generation in the battery thus ensuring high safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a non-aqueous electrolyte battery; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic diagram view of a sea-island structure of a separator.    Phases. (51A, 51B)
NOVELTY - The generator set has a power managing unit connected with photovoltaic module to prevent overcharging, over-discharging or reverse charging. A fuel battery device receives power generated by generation module and has electrolyte tank connected with power managing device to electrolyze water to generate hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel storing unit receives and stores generated hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel battery connected with fuel storing unit receives hydrogen fuel from the fuel storing unit so as to generate power to be provided to the power source of vehicle.    USE - Generator set mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power is applied efficiently to the power source of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the generator set. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A perylene derivative as raw material target is subjected to laser ablation method using super-short pulse laser having pulse width 10-11 seconds or less, and chemical vapor deposition of poly perinaphthalene or its derivative is carried out onto a base surface to obtain poly perinaphthalene type-polymer.    USE - Manufacture of poly perinaphthalene type-polymer used for electrode material for primary and secondary battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell and capacitor, chemical sensor, catalyst carrier, non-linear optic material and superconducting material.    ADVANTAGE - The poly perinaphthalene type-polymer is manufactured efficiently with high purity. The poly perinaphthalene type-polymer is manufactured quickly using super-short pulse laser, and suppresses the thermal decomposition of target molecule.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for poly perinaphthalene derivative, which is chosen from poly perinaphthalene derivative of formula (6-10).    n=4-10000.
NOVELTY - Carbon aerogel with an average particle size of less than 1 mu m, is claimed.    USE - The carbon aerogel is useful: as fillers, intensifying filler, UV-stabilizer, electrode material, acoustical absorber, thermal insulating material, catalyst, catalyst carrier, conductivity additive, absorber for gas and/or liquid preparation, or pigment; and in rubbers, plastics, plastic dispersions, adhesives, printing colors, inks, inkjet inks, toners, lacquers, batteries, fuel cells, ceramics, dyes, paper, bitumens, concrete and other building materials (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon aerogel exhibits good dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of the carbon aerogel comprising contacting mono- and/or polyhydroxybenzene, an aldehyde and a catalyst in a reactor at 75-200 degrees C and at a pressure of 80-2400 kPa; subsequently injecting the reaction mixture into an acid; drying the resulting product, and carbonizing.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a roof fan (1) installed in a roof (8) of a motor vehicle, where the roof fan is enclosed with a duct (10). A guidance wall (7) introduces head wind generated during driving of the vehicle from a front-end part of the roof of the motor vehicle, where a natural cross wind is made to merge with the head wind. The duct is vibrated such that wing of the roof fan is rotated. A generator (9) generates electric power that is directly supplied to a motor (6) of the electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    USE - Roof-fan resonance electric vehicle i.e. hybrid car. Can also be used for a motor vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates electric power, so that the time needed to supply the electric power from exterior is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a roof-fan resonance electric vehicle.    Roof fan (1)    Motor (6)    Guidance wall (7)    Roof (8)    Generator (9)    Duct (10)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind generating set (2) fixed in a front portion, and a wind generating group (4) provided on top. Wind direction guide plates (5) are fixed at left and right sides of the wind generating group, and a solar photovoltaic generating system (6) is provided on an uppermost layer surface. A battery set switching control charging/generating device (9) is connected on a mounting steer wheel. An in-vehicle high energy accumulator set is provided with a rear wheel common accumulator (8-1), a front wheel common accumulator (8-2) and a spare battery (8-3).    USE - Wind/solar energy generating electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can generate power and charge during traveling to save the external charged electricity and reduce emission. The car is combined with the wind/solar energy generating set to save the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind/solar energy generating electric motor car.    Wind generating set (2)    Wind generating group (4)    Wind direction guide plate (5)    Solar photovoltaic generating system (6)    Rear wheel common accumulator (8-1)    Front wheel common accumulator (8-2)    Spare battery (8-3)    Battery set switching control charging/generating device (9)
NOVELTY - Charging electric vehicles (110) comprises receiving information regarding an electric vehicle, where portion of information is received through a vehicle interface (145) configured to place a battery of electric vehicle into electrical communication with a fuel cell system; and delivering a charge from fuel cell system to battery of electric vehicle through vehicle interface without use of a direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) converter (135), where charge is delivered based in part on the information.    USE - Charging electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be connected to electric vehicle without utilizing a DC/AC converter to decrease system complexity and costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a charging station (105); and    (2) a fuel cell generator system (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a system for charging electric vehicles.    Fuel cell generator system (100)    Charging station (105)    Electric vehicle (110)    DC/AC converter (135)    Vehicle interface (145)
NOVELTY - The converter (100) has a transformer including primary and secondary windings, and a switching element i.e. FET, driving the primary winding. A comparator compares voltage induced in the secondary winding with predetermined voltage to detect that the voltage is outside predetermined voltage range. A controller i.e. primary side CPU, stops switching operation of the switching element when the voltage is outside the predetermined voltage range. The secondary windings comprise a feedback winding that generate voltage proportional to voltages induced in the secondary windings.    USE - Direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter i.e. fly back type of DC-DC converter and forward type DC-DC converter, for boosting up voltage of a low voltage battery to apply the boosted voltage to a battery voltage detector detecting voltages of battery modules of a voltage detecting apparatus i.e. voltage detector, (claimed) in an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter protects the secondary side circuit from the voltage outside predetermined range of the secondary winding, and reduces a time interval by stopping the switching operation, for which excessive voltage more than the rated value is output. The converter eliminates the need for providing a secondary side voltage detector supplied with power from the secondary side for detecting error voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage detecting apparatus comprising a high voltage battery including a set of battery cells connected in series, which are grouped into modules each including a predetermined number of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voltage detector.    Battery voltage detector (20)    Serial transmitters (50, 55)    Direct current-direct current converter (100)    Direct current-direct current converting device (150)    Voltage detector (200)
NOVELTY - The electrode (102) has an oriented array (104) of multiple nanotubes (106), and substantially lengthwise inner pore (109) which extends partially through length of the nanotubes. One end (108) of the nanotubes is associated with a current collecting substrate (110) and oriented substantially normal to the current collecting substrate. Diameter of the inner pore is about 2 to 300 nanometers. Spacing (s) is formed between the adjacent nanotubes. The nanotubes are made of titanium dioxide, iron oxide, niobium pentoxide, cobalt dioxide, manganese dioxide and molybdenum trioxide.    USE - Electrode for use in an electrode device such as battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, and supercapacitor (all claimed) that is utilized for next-generation electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes are virtually free from lithium plating and surface decomposition reactions with the electrolyte, so that the electrodes are effective and relatively safe. The electrodes facilitate conducting pathways for electrons and ions, thus improving achievable power density of the electrode device without requiring conducting additive substances. The large accessible surface areas associated with the oriented nanotube structure contributes to high energy and power densities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode device comprising an electrolyte    (2) a method for fabricating an electrode device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode.    Spacing (s)    Electrode (102)    Oriented array (104)    Nanotubes (106)    End (108)    Inner pore (109)    Current collecting substrate (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding a cathode lead to a bus bar (50) when the cathode lead is not coupled to a pouch-shaped secondary battery (100) to avoid transfer of heat energy to the battery during welding of the cathode lead to the bus bar, where the cathode lead is made of aluminum, and the bus bar is made of copper. The cathode lead is welded to a cathode tap of the battery after welding the cathode lead to the bus bar, where the cathode tap is made of aluminum, and the battery has a pouch-shaped sheet case.    USE - Method for manufacturing a pouch-shaped secondary battery in a medium-sized device i.e. laptop computer, and a large-sized device e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of the pouch-shaped secondary battery with high welding quality, while minimizing transmission of heat generated by welding into the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating a part of a process for electrically connecting secondary batteries with each other to manufacture a battery module.    Anode lead (40a)    Bus bar (50)    Connection coupling parts (60)    Pouch-shaped secondary battery (100)    Battery module (300)
NOVELTY - The pack (10) has a set of prismatic cells (14) arranged to form a battery module (12), and a set of heat transfer elements between a majority of the cells with each heat transfer element presenting a thermal transfer edge extending beyond an edge of an adjacent cell. Two compression plates (104, 106) are positioned in parallel orientation to the cells and heat transfer elements, where the compression plates are connected with a set of fasteners that extend from the compression plate (104) to the compression plate (106). The cells and elements are compressed between the plates.    USE - Battery pack for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle and electric/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack enables delivery and reception of high rates of current by efficiently removing undesired heat during a rapid charge or discharge pulse that negatively impacts the performance and life span of the battery pack, thus providing very high energy density characteristics of the pack, and hence reducing the manufacturing costs of the pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack containing a set of battery modules.    Battery pack (10)    Battery module (12)    Prismatic cells (14)    Compression plates (104, 106)    Housing (130)
NOVELTY - The power supply system has an alternating current (AC) line (5) supplying AC power and a direct current (DC) line (10) supplying DC power for enabling selection of one of the lines by an electronic apparatus such as an illumination device (6) and drawing electric power to the electronic apparatus from the selected line. The DC line supplies different DC voltages according to the selection of different stacks (3a-3c) connected in series in a battery (3).    USE - Power supply system e.g. solar cell system, fuel cell system and storage battery system for general household and office.    ADVANTAGE - An energy saving structure is provided by eliminating conversion loss of AC/DC converter by enabling selection of the AC or DC line by the electronic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the power supply system.    AC power supply (1)    Battery (3)    Stacks (3a-3c)    AC line (5)    Illumination device (6)    Air conditioner (7)    Computer (8)    Mobile telephone charger (9)    DC line (10)
NOVELTY - The electrical connection structure has a motor-generator case (61) that accommodates the motor-generator. An inverter case (62) accommodating the power control unit that controls motor-generator. A low voltage connector (71) in motor generator case is electrically connected to a thermistor and a resolver so as to detect the state of the motor-generator. A low voltage connector (76) provided in the inverter case is electrically connected with power control unit. The low voltage connectors are arranged so as to mutually connect in connection with motor generator case and inverter case.    USE - Electric connection structure of rotary electric machine e.g. motor-generator used in combustion engine of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slack of wiring at the time of combination of motor generator case and inverter case is prevented. Hence reliability of the electrical connection between the motor-generator and power control unit is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the electric connection structure of motor generator case and inverter case.    Motor-generator case (61)    Inverter case (62)    Wire hardness (66)    Low voltage connectors (71,76)    Fitting portion (72)
NOVELTY - A current detector is arranged for providing electric current signal or voltage signal proportional to output current of utility-interconnected inverter apparatus, as an detection signal. A phase reversed alternating current (AC) component of equal amplitude with respect to AC component of detection signal, is produced. The produced AC component signal is superimposed on detection signal such that AC component is canceled and direct-current (DC) component is extracted. The DC component in output current of inverter apparatus is detected from extracted DC component.    USE - Direct-current (DC) component detecting method for utility-interconnected electric power generating apparatus (claimed) e.g. solar power generation device and fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The DC component contained in the AC output of a utility-interconnected inverter apparatus can be detected quickly with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) direct-current component detection apparatus; and    (2) utility-interconnected electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows circuit diagram of the direct-current component detection apparatus.    DC component detection circuit (18)    Operational amplifier circuits (21-23)    Input terminals (31,32)    Operational amplifier (33-35)    Capacitor (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - A composite material has a metal filled layer laminated on a porous base material. The metal filled layer is formed by filling pores of a microporous oxide film with metal, and pore is obstructed with metal. The filled metal is distributed by a distribution pattern existing predominantly in center portion than both ends of oxide film.    USE - Composite material is used for hydrogen separation membrane used for separating hydrogen from mixed gas containing hydrogen (both claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material having excellent peeling resistance, hydrogen permeability and durability is economically manufactured by a simple method using reduced amount of palladium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material. Microporous oxide film is laminated on porous base material. A solution containing a reducing agent is permeated to surface of oxide film, and a metal seed nucleus is supported to pore by permeating solution containing metal source. Electroless plating processing is carried out, and pore is obstructed with metal to manufacture composite material.
NOVELTY - The device has a measurement apparatus (4) that measures the output voltage of battery (8). A calculating apparatus (1) controls the operation of the engine starting element (6). The operation of the engine starting element is stopped before completing the starting operation of engine when the calculating apparatus estimates that the output voltage of battery is inadequate.    USE - Power supply device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal state of power supply apparatus can be prevented efficiently and reliability by stopping the operation of engine staring element when output voltage of battery is inadequate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Calculating apparatus (1)    Voltage measurement apparatus (4)    Power relay (5)    Engine starting element (6)    Battery (8)
NOVELTY - An electric current detection circuit detects the electric current flowing into electric power feeding control elements (S1-S7). An electric power generation control unit increases or decreases electric current value and changes electric power generation amount with the generator (2). A voltage detection circuit detects the voltage of battery (1) and the detected electric current value is more than predetermined value. The electric power supply to loads (L1-L7) is controlled when the voltage detected by voltage detection circuit is less than predetermined voltage.    USE - Electric power feeder used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power feeding to battery is controlled so that overdischarge of battery is prevented. The electric power is fed efficiently and the comfortness of in-vehicle environment is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric power feeder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Generator (2)    Electric power feeding control unit (7)    Load (L1-L7)    Electric power feeding control elements (S1-S7)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining and storing fall rate of soundness of battery (10) according to several use aspects, average driving transit time in memory (15). The real average transit driving time or average distance and average leaving time of vehicle are computed by control unit (14). The fall rate of soundness of battery is measured based on computed real time values. The fall rate of soundness of battery applicable to vehicle is selected from memory and compared with measured fall rate. The reliability of measured soundness is determined based on comparison result.    USE - Method for measuring soundness of battery used as power supply device for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall rate of soundness of battery can be measured accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the process of measuring the soundness of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Electronic control unit (14)    Memory (15)    Output unit (16)
NOVELTY - The turbomachinery e.g. wind motor (1) has a pressure regulation apparatus (10) which adjusts the pressure of the space (X) based on the detected result of a pressure sensor (9). The pressure sensor detects the pressure of the space formed with the impeller (7) and the housing (2). A shaft (5) is rotationally supported in the inner side of the housing and the impeller rotates in the exterior of the housing while being provided in the shaft.    USE - Turbomachinery e.g. wind motor for motor vehicle for providing or obtaining kinetic energy from fluid.    ADVANTAGE - Eases manufacture and attachment operation since the thrust gas bearing for supporting a shaft in a direction parallel to the rotating shaft of a shaft becomes unnecessary. Suppresses shaft where impeller is provided from being displaced by adjusting the pressure of to a minimum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the wind motor which is a turbomachinery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wind motor (1)    Housing (2)    Shaft (5)    Impeller (7)    Pressure sensor (9)    Pressure regulation apparatus (10)    Space (X)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling unit which cools hydrogen alloy storage container (1) by conveying the coolant through channel. The heat-conduction material e.g. metal sphere (12) is formed between channel (11) and hydrogen alloy storage container.    USE - Hydrogen filling apparatus for hydrogen alloy storage container of fuel cell used in electric wheel chair and electric power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen alloy storage container can be cooled efficiently using the simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen filling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen filling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen alloy storage container (1)    Channel (11)    Metal sphere (12)    Pressure sensor (13)    Piping (14)
NOVELTY - An alternating current (AC) output unit has an output terminal that is electrically connected to an assembled battery through a capacitor (38) and a resistor (28). The switching elements (SW0-SW4) connect a flying capacitor (12) and a voltage detection circuit (14) with the assembled battery, while outputting AC signal based on voltage between resistor and capacitor. A judging unit detects the presence or absence of abnormality in poor insulation of switching elements.    USE - Monitoring apparatus of assembled battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of abnormality in poor insulation of switching elements can be judged exactly by a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the monitoring apparatus of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flying capacitor (12)    Voltage detection circuit (14)    Resistor (28)    Capacitor (38)    Switching elements (SW0-SW4)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a voltage detecting unit (6-1) that detects the terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery (2-1), as detection target voltage. The switching element (5-1) adds the terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery (2-2) to the terminal voltage of the rechargeable battery (2-1). A control unit (8) determines the presence or absence of failure of voltage detecting unit, based on the detected detection target voltage during the turning on of the switching element.    USE - Fault diagnosis circuit for battery pack (claimed) for use in hybrid car, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the voltage detection circuit can be detected even if the rechargeable battery is not fully charged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fault diagnosis circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fault diagnosis circuit (1)    Rechargeable batteries (2-1,2-2)    Switching element (5-1)    Voltage detecting unit (6-1)    Control unit (8)
NOVELTY - The intake device has filter (6) sucks the foreign material contained in external air inhaled from air duct. The filter accommodates air cleaner (2). The air cleaner has air suction side case (9) and air discharge side case (10). A concertina portion (25) at air supply tube (7) connected to air discharge side case, bends so as to vertically position the air discharge side case when air discharge side case is removed from air suction side case.    USE - Intake device of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the concertina portion at air supply tube bends to vertically position the air discharge side case when air discharge side case is removed from air suction side case, the maintenance operation of the battery arranged under the air cleaner is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views explaining the state before disassembly of air cleaner and the state of removal of air discharge side case from air suction side case.    Air cleaner (2)    Filter (6)    Air supply tube (7)    Air suction side case (9)    Air discharge side case (10)    Concertina portion (25)
NOVELTY - A proton conductor contains metal oxide-type electrolyte containing tin and phosphorus. The ratio of composition ratio of phosphorus and composition ratio of tin is 1.2-2.    USE - Proton conductor is used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has excellent proton electric conductivity. The dissolution of proton conductor in water is suppressed. The fuel cell has high electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton conductor contains metal oxide-type electrolyte (AB'2O7), where A is tin and B is phosphorus. The ratio of composition ratio of phosphorus and composition ratio of A site is 1.2-2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell (100) comprising proton conductor, cathode (60) one side of proton conductor and anode (10) on other side of proton conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell.    Anode (10)    Electrolytic membrane (50)    Cathode (60)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A cell (5) has positive and negative electrode plates (2,3) with positive and negative lattice structure of lead-calcium alloy. The cell is immersed in electrolyte solution (8). A lid (11) is arranged on upper portion of case. An exhaust gas recirculation structure (A) has exhaust function for discharging gas from cell chamber to exterior, and recirculation function for recirculating water content within exhaust gas path to chamber. A negative electrode strap (7) connected to negative electrode plate (3) is made of lead alloy that contains tin and does not contain antimony.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the negative electrode strap is made of lead alloy without antimony, the generation of hydrogen gas is suppressed so as to suppress the decrease in the electrolyte solution amount and prevent corrosion in the junction portion of negative electrode plate edge and the negative electrode strap even when the negative electrode strap is exposed from electrolyte solution. Hence the reliability of lead storage battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lead storage battery.    Positive and negative electrode plates (2,3)    Cell (5)    Negative electrode strap (7)    Electrolyte solution (8)    Battery case (9)    Lid (11)    Recirculation structure (A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle (1) has a battery temperature sensor (29) for detecting the temperature (T-BATT) of a battery (21), and a fan for adjusting the battery temperature by introducing air into a battery box (20) from inlet port of air-intake portion (22). A control apparatus (40) performs battery warming-up control by controlling the fan to warm up the battery, when temperature detected by the sensor is below predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be warmed up easily and efficiently when warming up of battery is required without providing new heat source, hence cost of energy required for warming up is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (1)    Battery box (20)    Battery (21)    Air-intake portion (22)    Battery temperature sensor (29)    Control apparatus (40)    Battery temperature (T-BATT)
NOVELTY - A parameter input unit (6) inputs occupied area, occupied volume or specification information of simulation model respectively. A memory (8-10) stores the program and unit model information containing occupied area, occupied volume, mass etc of the unit model. A calculation control unit (7) selects and reads the optimal unit model with reference to the stored unit model information, and generates a simulation model by combining the selected unit model.    USE - Apparatus for creating simulation model of fuel cell stack used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simulation model is generated efficiently by combining the selected optimal unit model, hence simulation of occupied area and occupied volume of unit model can be performed efficiently. Hence, the electric power generation performance of fuel cell stack can be improved by efficient simulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of simulation model creation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Parameter input unit (6)    Calculation control unit (7)    Memory (8-10)    Display unit (11)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal has terminal holding portion (11) for holding battery terminal. A circular terminal (12) is connected to cable wiring. A thin plate-shaped conductor (10) is folded at the middle portion of terminal holding portion and circular terminal so as to form current sensor accommodating portion (13). A Hall integrated circuit (IC) (14a) is accommodated in current sensor accommodating portion for detecting electric current flowing in the conductor.    USE - Current sensor integrated battery terminal mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric train and motorcycle. Can also be used in battery mounted in electric equipment such as household electrical appliance and industrial electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current detection performance is enhanced by the Hall IC. The size of current sensor integrated battery terminal is reduced, without using magnetic core so that manufacturing cost is reduced. Since the battery terminal is accommodated in terminal holding portion, the attachment of current sensor integrated battery terminal with battery mounted in vehicle is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view explaining the entire structure of current sensor integrated battery terminal.    Thin-plate shaped conductor (10)    Terminal holding portion (11)    Circular terminal (12)    Current sensor accommodating portion (13)    Hall IC (14a)
NOVELTY - A radiator in cooling water circuit cools the cooling water heated by the fuel cell. A pressurization cap (21a) in the radiator is opened for the flow of cooling water into reservoir tank when the cooling water circuit is at high voltage. A blower dilutes anode gas such as hydrogen, from cooling water by supplying air to the reservoir tank. A controller stops blower after preset time progress from the key-off state of vehicle when pressurization valve opens and stops immediately after key-off state when pressurization cap does not open.    USE - Anode gas dilution apparatus for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dilution control of hydrogen gas in the cooling water is performed efficiently. The unnecessary driving of blower is prevented and energy consumption is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for anode gas dilution method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining routine key-off process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (FC) supply flow path (L2) in fuel cell line and case supply flow path (L3) in dilution line, branches from a main supply flow path (L1) to supply air to a oxidizing agent electrode of a fuel cell stack (1a) and stack case (1b). A two-way valve (14) adjusts flow volume of air in the flow path (L3). A flow volume sensor (32) detects flow volume of air in the flow path (L3). A control unit (30) controls two-way valve based on detection result of flow volume sensor such that pressure loss of dilution line is lower than pressure loss of fuel cell line.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of air to the fuel cell is controlled with sufficient precision and efficiency of the FC system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1a)    Stack case (1b)    Two-way valve (14)    Control unit (30)    Flow volume sensor (32)    Main supply flow path (L1)    FC supply flow path (L2)    Case supply flow path (L3)
NOVELTY - The connection structure has positive side contactor box (101) and negative side contactor box (111) including electromagnetic switch (12), which are provided in respective power lines. The contactor boxes are accommodated in the storage case of a bracket (7) comprising plate-like portions (71,72) connected with a predetermined angle with respect to the initial plate-like portion. The contactor boxes are fastened to the surfaces of one of the plate-like portion through the bracket and the other plate-like portion is fastened with the storage case.    USE - Connection structure of contactor box installed in power line used for electrically connecting electric power source (both claimed) e.g. fuel cell and current consumer (claimed) e.g. motor in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration generated during the opening and closing of electromagnetic switch, is transmitted to the storage case through the plate-like portions of the bracket, so that the generated vibration can be reduced efficiently. The productivity of the contactor apparatus is improved by attaching the contactor boxes to the storage case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive side contactor box and negative side contactor box.    Bracket (7)    Electromagnetic switch (12)    Plate-like portions (71,72)    Positive side contactor box (101)    Negative side contactor box (111)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing the front-end portion of the separators (6,7) on a core (1). A negative electrode plate (9) is inserted between the separators and the positive electrode plate (8) is inserted along the outer side of the separator (6) by a nip-roller (5). The positive and negative electrode plates are wound in a coil shape alternately through the separators.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode group for non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply of electronic device such as mobile telephone, laptop type personal computer, digital still camera, and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front-end portion of separators is fixed on the core effectively even when the core is not rotated at a predetermined angle, so that the production yield of the electrode group is improved and the manufacturing cost of the electrode group is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode group for non-aqueous secondary battery; and    (2) non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winding portion explaining the manufacturing process of the electrode group.    Core (1)    Heat welding clamper (3)    Nip-roller (5)    Separators (6,7)    Positive electrode plate (8)    Negative electrode plate (9)
NOVELTY - The storage battery (20) has a liquid opening stopper (30) that has a disk shaped board (32) with an exhaust hole (31). A cylindrical portion (33) is protruded at the board so that exhaust hole is surrounded. A slit (35) is extended towards a base end side from a front end side of the cylindrical portion. The slit is provided with two sides among which one side has a cross sectional shape e.g. mountain shape, arch shape or shape which aslant with respect to the width direction of the slit.    USE - Storage battery e.g. lead storage battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since one side of slit has cross sectional shape of mountain shape, arch shape or shape which aslant with respect to the width direction of the slit, the droplet adhering to the both sides of slit is suppressed. Hence generation of liquid film is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the storage battery.    Storage battery (20)    Liquid opening stopper (30)    Exhaust hole (31)    Board (32)    Cylindrical portion (33)    Slit (35)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas supply unit for supplying fuel to anode. A circular flow path circulates anode-off gas containing un-reacted fuel gas discharged from the anode. A gas-liquid separator (14) is positioned in the circular flow path for separating liquid from the anode-off gas. The liquid separated from the gas-liquid separator is discharged by a drain valve (16). The narrow-gap materials (28) are provided in the lower portion of the gas-liquid separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since water is absorbed inside the narrow-gap material, the water in the narrow-gap material is not frozen and the time taken for heating the gas-liquid separator is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas-liquid separator of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separator (14)    Drain valve (16)    Drain pipe (17)    Liquid storage unit (21)    Narrow gap material (28)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a heating unit (53) which is positioned in an edge portion of a cell laminated case for heating the laminated case. The heating unit is provided in both sides of a heating plate (62) such that the heat is discharged from a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element (70) of the heating plate by supplying electric power to the plate. An inner side electrode plate (61) and a ground-electrode board (63) are provided in both sides of the heating plate so as to contact with the PTC element.    USE - Fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel and aircraft, and in electric power generation system for building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The edge portion of the cell laminated case can be heated efficiently, the leakage of electric power from the cell laminated case can be prevented reliably so that the efficient electric power generation can be carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the heating unit of the fuel cell.    Heating unit (53)    Inner side electrode plate (61)    Heating plate (62)    Ground-electrode board (63)    Insulation board (64)    PTC element (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a gasket (14a) sealed between a pair of separators which is provided at both sides of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (12). The gasket has a through-hole (24a), for supplying or circulating fluid with respect to the MEA or separator. A diagonal brace portion (30) is formed inside the through-hole for preventing deformation of the hole.    USE - Fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of gasket is prevented so that the contact with edge portions of separator is prevented, hence the generation of internal short-circuit in the fuel cell can be prevented efficiently while reducing the weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of MEA and gasket of fuel cell.    MEA (12)    Gasket (14a)    Through-hole (24a)    Diagonal brace portion (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode collector (1) made of positive electrode collector formation material. The positive electrode layer (2) and solid electrolyte layer (3) are sequentially arranged above the positive electrode collector. The negative electrode layer (4) made of negative electrode collector formation material is arranged above the solid electrolyte layer. The negative electrode collector (5) is formed above the negative electrode layer.    USE - All-solid state battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal computer, video camera, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area of positive electrode collector and positive electrode layer are enlarged and the internal resistance can be reduced so that the output of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of all-solid state battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the all-solid state battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - A lead battery has an electrode by which an active material is maintained at a collector (15). The collector is a base layer (11) by which rolling formation or press formation is carried out such that an atomized powder (26) which carried out rapid solidification by spraying a melt substance of lead or lead alloy with true density of lead or lead alloy, and substantially identical density.    USE - Lead battery is used as power supply for motor vehicle, computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead battery has excellent input-output characteristics, electroconductivity, durability, and adhesiveness between active material and collector. A portion of active material penetrates into the porous layer, and hence the contact area between active material and collector is increased. The peeling-off of the active material and deformation of collector by corrosion are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead battery has an electrode by which an active material is maintained at a collector. The collector is a base layer by which rolling formation or press formation is carried out such that an atomized powder which carried out rapid solidification by spraying a melt substance of lead or lead alloy with true density of lead or lead alloy, and substantially identical density. The lead battery has a porous layer (12) by which rolling formation or press formation is carried out such that the porous layer is distributed to a surface side of the base layer and the atomized powder forms porous state by low density from the base layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lead battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the lead battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Base layer (11)    Porous layer (12)    Collector (15)    Atomized powder (26)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell unit that produces electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas to supply electric power to load. An electric power generation control unit controls the electric power generation of the fuel cell unit based on the target control value selected using the generated electric power. A power supply adjustment unit adjusts the generated electric power of the fuel cell unit using the target control value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The excess and deficient amount of the generated electric power is adjusted by adjusting the generated electric power of fuel cell unit using target control value so that the fuel cell system is controlled even during fluctuation of load value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the voltage-current characteristics. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (1) has case (3) for accommodating liquid heat exchange medium (4) and battery unit for outputting electric power. The liquid heat exchange medium heat-exchanges between cells (20a). An air space (5) makes the flow of heat exchange medium using the force generated with the change of driving state of vehicle.    USE - Power supply device e.g. battery pack for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluidity of the heat exchange medium is improved by making the flow of heat exchange medium using force generated with change of driving state of vehicle, so that the heat exchange between heat exchange medium and cells is promoted effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Case (3)    Liquid heat exchange medium (4)    Air space (5)    Cell (20a)
NOVELTY - The valve mechanism has valve film (44) for discharging gas by deforming plastically in open state from closed state. The base elements (41) support the valve film fixed between the base elements in thickness direction of the valve film.    USE - Valve mechanism for electrical storage apparatus (claimed) e.g. battery pack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the base elements support valve film fixed between base elements, the excessive load with respect to the valve film is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the valve.    Cell (21)    Valve (40)    Base element (41)    Gasket (43)    Valve film (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery storage case accommodating assembled battery. A nozzle (16) vaporizes coolant flowing into the battery storage case with gas. A gas discharge pipe (15) discharges gas emitted from the assembled battery to the exterior of the battery storage case.    USE - Gas discharge auxiliary apparatus for electrical storage apparatus of vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolant flowing into the battery storage case with gas is vaporized, the discharging of aggregated coolant to the environment outside the vehicle is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nozzle.    Gas discharge pipe (15)    Nozzle (16)    Spraying path (16a)
NOVELTY - A current measurement unit (101) has a plate shaped resistor (121) which is positioned between electrodes (111,131). The electrical potential difference of through holes (101a,101b) and the contact resistance value between cells and electrodes are detected. The electric current flowing through the cell is detected by dividing the electrical potential difference between the electrodes, with the value adding the reference resistance value and contact resistance value of the resistor.    USE - Current measurement apparatus of fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of measurement precision can be suppressed even when the non-uniformity of the contact resistance is occurred in the fuel cell and current measurement unit. The damage occurred in the contact resistance detection unit can be prevented and the size reduction of the current measurement apparatus can be carried out easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the current measurement unit of the current measurement apparatus of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current measurement unit (101)    Through holes (101a,101b)    Electric potential difference detection unit (102)    Electrodes (111,131)    Resistor (121)
NOVELTY - The system has electrode (111) which is arranged between adjacent cells and electrically connects adjacent cells. A measurement unit (101) is provided with resistor (121) and electrically connects electrodes (111,131). The detection units (102,103) detect electrical potential difference between connection points (101a,101b) that respectively connects electrodes and resistor, and electrical resistance of resistor. A detection unit (51) detects the electrical current value that flows through adjacent cell, based on detection result.    USE - Current measurement apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed) used for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects the electrical current value that flows through the adjacent cell, based on the detected electrical potential difference and electrical resistance values, hence the measurement precision of the current measurement apparatus is improved and thus the efficiency and reliability of the fuel cell system are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the current measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical current value detection units (51)    Measurement unit (101)    Connection points (101a,101b)    Electrical potential difference detection unit (102)    Electrical resistance detection unit (103)    Electrodes (111,131)    Resistor (121)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a fuel-cell laminated structure (14) with several fuel cells (13) to which electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas is performed. A coolant flow path is provided in fuel-cell laminated structure, into which long life coolant (LLC) that cools each fuel cell of fuel-cell laminated structure is poured. Heat exchanging operation is performed between refrigerant flowing through the main stream portion positioned in the surface of fuel-cell laminated structure adjacent to the to-be-cooled apparatus and the to-be-cooled apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in moving object such as vehicle, vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell stack of simpler structure can be easily provided. Fuel consumption can be reduced by effective utilization of heat energy. Protection of fuel cell stack can be easily achieved, by cooling the fuel cell stack to desired temperature. The size of the vehicle can be reduced by reducing the size of the fuel cell stack as number of sheets of fuel cell to be stacked in fuel-cell laminated structure is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Three-phase AC motor (3)    Fuel cell (13)    Fuel-cell laminated structure (14)    End cell (15)    Diode (D5)    Coil (L1)    Switch (S1)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a primary negative electrode compound material layer (13) and a secondary negative electrode compound material layer (14), sequentially provided on surface of a collector (15). The layer (13) contains graphite material having specific surface area of 0.3-2.5 m2/g, as main material. The layer (14) contains amorphous carbon material having specific surface area of 2-17 m2/g, as main material.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, hybrid vehicles, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides secondary battery having high input and output characteristics, capacity and charging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminated electrode component.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Layer containing positive electrode active material (12)    Layer containing graphite material (13)    Layer containing amorphous carbon material (14)    Negative electrode collector (15)    Porous separator (16)
NOVELTY - The structure has a sealing element (27i) that is extended along the seal line (29w1) so as to block the reactive gas supplied between the electric power generation structure (20i) and the separators. The spacers (27s) are arranged along the direction perpendicular to the sealing element so as to maintain the preset gap between the electric power generation structure and the separators when the positive and the negative electrodes are made to contact by the separators.    USE - Sealing structure for fuel cell stack (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short-circuit between the positive and the negative electrodes of the electric power generation structure of the fuel cell stack is suppressed so that the deterioration of the electric power generation structure is prevented. Thus, the reliability and the performance of the fuel cell stack are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric power generation structure of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation structure (20i)    Sealing element (27i)    Spacer (27s)    Through-hole (28a2)    Seal line (29w1)
NOVELTY - The method involves accumulating membrane electrode assembly (22) and a porous portion (24) which supplies reactive gas to the membrane electrode assembly. A portion (225) of the membrane electrode assembly is fixed on the porous portion. The combined structure (20) of porous portion and membrane electrode assembly is arranged inside a mold, and a gasket portion (28) is provided in the combined structure by injection of molding material in the mold.    USE - Method for providing gasket portion in combined structure of porous portion and membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since a portion of membrane electrode assembly structure is fixed on porous portion, the positioning of gasket portion mutually with the membrane electrode assembly and porous portion can be performed correctly and easily. Hence the fuel cell can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode and gas diffusion layer assembly integrated seal structure.    Combined structure (20)    Membrane electrode assembly (22)    Porous portion (24)    Gasket portion (28)    Fixed portion of membrane electrode assembly (225)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure has battery frame (17) with a rectangular shaped outer frame (18) whose front and rear ends (18f,18r) extend along width direction of vehicle, and edges (18s) extend along front-rear direction of the vehicle. A T-shaped element (19) includes intermediate transverse element (19W) and longitudinal elements (19l) that extend along width and front-rear directions of the vehicle respectively and within the outer frame. A square shaped area (20) surrounded by the outer frame is divided into three square-shaped areas (21) by using the T-shaped element.    USE - Battery mounting structure of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The square shaped area surrounded by the outer frame is divided into three square-shaped areas by using the T-shaped element. Hence the batteries can be mounted on each square shaped area, the structure of the battery mounting structure can be simplified and the capacity of the battery can be ensured. The number of specifications of the battery can be reduced, and manufacturing cost of the vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting battery in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery frame and battery in the battery mounting structure.    Battery frame (17)    Outer frame (18)    Front end of outer frame (18f)    Rear end of outer frame (18r)    Edge of outer frame (18s)    T-shaped element (19)    Transverse element (19W)    Longitudinal element (19l)    Square shaped areas (20,21)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has several lower electrodes (5) having P-type thermo-element (7) and N-type thermo-element (9) that consists of quantum well thermoelectric material. The lower electrodes are spaced apart mutually along planar direction and arranged on substrate (3). The upper electrodes (11) electrically connect P-type thermo-element of one of the lower electrode and N-type thermo-element of another lower electrode between adjacent pair of lower electrodes. A porous insulating layer (13) electrically insulates lower electrode and upper electrode.    USE - Thermoelectric module for temperature sensor, optical sensor and gas sensor, for electric power generation using exhaust heat of motor vehicle, other incinerators and heaters, and for cooling of CPU, laser medium etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-elements can be distinguished easily by electrically insulating lower electrode and upper electrode. Since thermo-elements are formed by vapor-growth process, the manufacturing process of thermoelectric module is simplified and size reduction and cost reduction of thermoelectric module can be achieved. The bypass loss which reduces the conversion efficiency of thermoelectric module can be suppressed so that the efficiency of the thermoelectric module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the thermoelectric module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric module (1)    Substrate (3)    Lower electrodes (5)    P-type thermo-element (7)    N-type thermo-element (9)    Upper electrode (11)    Porous insulating layer (13)
NOVELTY - The drive arrangement has kit aggregate modules provided with energy conversion and/or energy transferring aggregates, and replaceable for a vehicle drive. Fuel cells are arranged in the kit aggregate modules. The fuel cells are in connection with electromotive drive devices and/or Otto engines. A liquefied gas container is arranged in the aggregate modules and stays in connection with the fuel cells and/or the Otto engines. The engines are formed at vehicle axles and/or in or at vehicle wheel hubs.    USE - Drive arrangement for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement enables selection of the category of the kit aggregate modules and the desired quantity of a power pack and a stored fuel, thus allowing economical and non-polluting operation of the vehicle. The kit aggregate modules enable easy production and use of the vehicle, and support environment-friendly and economical driving modes.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a reformer (3) for converting a fuel e.g. vaporized diesel, into a hydrogen-rich anode gas, and a fuel cell stack (4) for converting the hydrogen-rich anode gas to current and heat under supply of a cathode gas. A reheater (5) reheats a hydrogen depleted reformate, discharged from the fuel cell stack, under supply of the cathode gas. A separating reactor (2) separates oxygen from air, where the oxygen separated in the operation is partially utilized as the cathode gas. The reactor has perowscovitic ceramic (6) as an oxygen separating membrane.    USE - High temperature fuel cell system for generating heat and current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separating reactor separates the oxygen from the air, where the oxygen separated in the operation is partially utilized as the cathode gas, thus achieving higher electrical overall efficiency of the fuel cell system based on the utilized fuel, reducing amount of emitted harmful gas e.g. nitrogen oxide, from the system, and achieving standardization of temperature distribution in individual components with higher durability and simplified operation management of the system while easily separating and sequestering carbon dioxide from exit gas of the reheating. The reactor has the perowscovitic ceramic as the oxygen separating membrane, so that the oxygen separation is taken place at operating temperature of the system, an improved integration and compact assembly of the system is enabled, and increased operational safety is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating current and heat by a high-temperature fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified flow diagram of a high temperature fuel cell system.    High temperature fuel cell system (1)    Separating reactor (2)    Reformer (3)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Reheater (5)    Perowscovitic ceramic (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an electrode stack (2) inside a cell housing. The cell housing is formed from two electrically conductive housing side walls (3) and an edge-side peripheral, electrically insulating frame (4) arranged between the side walls. Current conductor lugs (2.1) of polarities are merged to pole contacts (P) of the electrode stack. An electrically conductive connection is produced between the pole contacts and the side walls. The electrically conductive connection is produced in an open state of an individual cell (1).    USE - Method for producing an individual cell for a battery e.g. high voltage battery such as lithium-ion battery, for vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the electrically conductive connection between the pole contacts and the side walls in the open state of the individual cell, thus reducing the technical complexity of the battery, and increasing the vibration safety, stability and lifespan of the battery, and simplifying the manufacturing of the cell housing in a cost-effective manner. The foil protects the housing side walls from corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper- and/or aluminum foil designed as an electrode foil is attached to the housing side walls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side perspective view of an individual cell for a battery in an open condition.    Pole contacts (P)    Individual cell (1)    Electrode stack (2)    Current conductor lugs (2.1)    Housing side walls (3)    Electrically insulating frame (4)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an electrode stack (2) arranged within a cell housing, which has two electro-conductive side walls (3) and a circumferential edge-side electrically insulating frame (4) arranged between the side walls. Pole contacts (P) of the electrode stack are connected with the side walls in an electro-conductive manner. The side walls and the frame are welded together, and the frame is made of thermoplastic. The frame has a complete circumferential frame bar in a region of the welding, and the side walls are chemically and/or mechanically pretreated in the region of welding.    USE - Individual cell i.e. frame flat cell, for a battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The side walls and the frame are welded together, thus achieving a mechanically stable, improved and durable sealing of the cell housing against entry of foreign material and discharge of material from the housing with reduced and material- and cost expenditure and without utilizing additional materials, simplifying inexpensive and time-efficient production of assembly of the cell, and increasing vibration safety, productivity, stability, durability and applicability of the cell while avoiding degradation of pressure tightness of the cell housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing an individual cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a solitary cell.    Pole contacts (P)    Solitary cell (1)    Electrode stack (2)    Side walls (3)    Electrically insulating frame (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heat conducting plate for tempering the battery, and multiple individual cells (1) i.e. flat cell, interconnected in parallel and/or in series. The cells are surrounded by a cell case (1.2) and integrated to a cell composite. The cells are associated with an L-shaped heat conducting element (2) i.e. heat conducting sheet. The conducting element is directly coupled to the individual cells in a thermal manner. The conducting element is arranged at the associated individual cells in a form fit manner.    USE - Battery for use as a vehicle battery i.e. vehicle with power train or vehicle operated with fuel cell (all claimed), for a motor vehicle for passenger transport. Can also be used for a lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The individual cells are connected with the heat conducting plate in a heat conducting manner, thus cooling the battery. The cells are associated with the L-shaped heat conducting element i.e. heat conducting sheet, thus providing an efficient conduction of dissipated heat that is produced during charging and discharging of the battery. The heat conducting element supplies the dissipated heat to the heat conducting plate, and reduces filling of a casting compound, thus simplifying the structure of the battery, reducing the costs regarding casting compound and casting process, and reducing installation space requirements of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an individual cell designed as a flat cell with a heat conducting element i.e. heat conducting sheet, arranged at the individual cell.    Individual cells (1)    Cell case (1.2)    Case side wall (1.3)    Poles (1.4)    L-shaped heat conducting element (2)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has individual cells (3), which are connected together in a parallel and/or serial manner. The cells are arranged in a housing (2) cooled by a cooling medium (K) e.g. distilled water, synthetic ester or transformer oil, where the housing and/or the cells are cooled by the cooling medium movable into the housing by convection. The cooling medium loadably completely and permanently surrounds the individual cells, where filling level height of the cooling medium at the housing is same or lower than the height of the cells.    USE - Battery for use in an air-conditioning system of a hybrid drive vehicle and a fuel cell operated vehicle (all claimed), such as motor vehicle e.g. electrically operated motor vehicle, for passenger transport.    ADVANTAGE - The housing and/or the individual cells are appropriately cooled by the cooling medium movable into the housing by convection, thus obtaining temperature differences at the cooling medium, and hence providing improved and efficient cooling of the battery. The individual cells arranged in the housing are cooled by the cooling medium e.g. distilled water, synthetic ester or transformer oil, so that cooling of the cooling medium and a vehicle air-conditioning system is deactivated during cooling operation, thus reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a housing lying on a housing side wall, of a battery without a housing cover.    Cooling medium (K)    Battery (1)    Housing (2)    Individual cells (3)    Heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - The battery case (3) has a set of housing segments such as housing elements (3.1), connection element (3.2) and edge element (3.3), connected with one another, where the case is deformable, during application of force on the battery case, while maintaining shape of the individual housing segments. The battery case is folded during deformation, and the housing elements axially adjacent to each together are movable and slidable over and below each other during the deformation. The connection element is arranged between the housing elements.    USE - Battery case for use in a battery module (claimed) e.g. high speed battery and high voltage battery, which is utilized in a motor vehicle with a hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case is deformable, during application of force on the battery case, while maintaining the shape of the individual housing segments, thus avoiding short-circuit and harmful electrolyte and/or gas, and hence protecting the battery module from destruction during collision of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective exploded view of a battery module with a battery housing and with individual cells.    Battery module (1)    Battery case (3)    Housing elements (3.1)    Connection element (3.2)    Edge element (3.3)
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (1), whose pole contacts (P) are electrically connected parallel and/or series to each other for forming a composite cell. A sealing element is arranged in an edge area between the pole contacts of adjacent cells in a form-fit, force-fit and positive-fit manner. The sealing element is made of plastic, rubber, sealing agent and/or adhesive and is formed as a flat sealant or an O-ring type sealant. An electrode stack is arranged in a cell housing (2) and has electrodes i.e. electrode foils, that are electro conductively connected with current conductor rims.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion high voltage battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element is arranged in the edge area between the pole contacts of adjacent cells in a form-fit, force-fit and positive-fit manner, thus ensuring a simple and durable electric contact between the pole contacts of the cells, and preventing entry of foreign substances such as moisture, between the pole contacts of the cells, and hence preventing corrosion of the pole contacts of the cells of the battery. The prevention of the corrosion of the pole contacts reduces electric contact resistance of the pole contacts of the cells, and hence improving conductivity of the pole contacts of the cells of the battery. The sealing element is made of plastic, rubber, sealing agent and/or adhesive and is formed as the flat sealant or the O-ring type sealant, thus manufacturing the sealing element in a simple and cost-effective manner. The battery can be assembled in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front perspective view of an individual cell.    Pole contacts (P)    Cells (1)    Cell housing (2)    Cell side wall (2.1)    Frame (2.3)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a heat conducting plate (4) and multiple individual cells (2, 2a, 2b) combined into a cell composite (3). Pole contacts of the individual cells are electrically interconnected in parallel and/or in series. The cell composite and the heat conducting plate are entirely surrounded by a clamping element (5). An electrical connection element (6) is arranged on the individual cells (2a, 2b). A contact plate (8) is arranged between the individual cells (2a, 2b) and the clamping elements. The contact plate forms the electrical connection element.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle i.e. hybrid and/or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection element is arranged on the individual cells, and the contact plate is arranged between the individual cells and the clamping elements, thus eliminating the need for additional construction units for the electrical connection, while reducing the costs and the assembly complexity of the battery. The battery enables the production of robust individual cells, with which the forces acting through the clamping elements are compensated by the contact plate, thus avoiding a mechanical load of the individual cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery with a contact plate arranged near a cell composite in a front side.    Battery (1)    Individual cells (2, 2a, 2b)    Cell composite (3)    Heat conducting plate (4)    Clamping element (5)    Electrical connection element (6)    Contact plate (8)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a peripheral frame (3) with a closable electrolyte filling port arranged between two parallel casing sheets (2.1, 2.2), which are arranged opposite to each other. The frame is formed from a frame material, and the electrolyte filling port is closed by thermal welding under holding of the frame material in a region of the filling port. A stopper is insertable into the filling port, is made of plastic, and is welded with the frame material in the region of the port. The frame material is formed as a thermoplastic material, which is formed as polypropylene.    USE - Galvanic flat cell for use in a battery in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and mild-hybrid-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte filling port is closed by the thermal welding under holding of the frame material in the region of the filling port, so that curing time is not necessary, thus shortening throughput time of the flat cell, and hence achieving an improved sealing of the flat cell with reduced costs and without requiring additional components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for closing an electrolyte filling port by thermal welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a galvanic flat cell with casing sheets and a frame.    Galvanic flat cell (1)    Casing sheets (2.1, 2.2)    Frame (3)    Flag-type contact (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has individual cells (1) i.e. flat cells, comprising negative and positive poles (Pminus, Pplus) electrically interconnected in parallel and/or in series. The cells are surrounded by a cell housing (2) formed from cell housing side walls (2.1, 2.2) i.e. flat sides, and a cell housing frame (2.3). One of the poles of the cells exhibits two voltage-connection contacts (K1, K2). The voltage-connection contacts are electrically interconnected in parallel. The contact (K1) forms the negative pole and the contact (K2) forms a measurement connection (2.11).    USE - Battery i.e. high voltage battery (claimed) such as lithium-ion high voltage battery, for a hybrid vehicle and/or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage-connection contacts are electrically interconnected in parallel, thus avoiding additional connection element such as cell connector, and hence simplifying the assembly of the battery, and saving cost of the battery, and ensuring high reliability of the battery. The battery is manufactured in a compact structure in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an individual cell of a battery.    Voltage-connection contacts (K1, K2)    Negative pole (Pminus)    Positive pole (Pplus)    Individual cells (1)    Cell housing (2)    Cell housing side walls (2.1, 2.2)    Cell housing frame (2.3)    Measurement connection (2.11)
NOVELTY - The battery (4) has a battery housing (5) and a heat conducting plate (7) for controlling temperature of the battery. Individual cells (1) are interconnected in parallel and/or in series, and are connected to the plate in a heat conducting manner. The plate includes recesses in a region of poles (2) of the individual cells. The poles project via the recesses. The individual cells and the plate are thermally coupled with each other and electrically insulated from each other. A heat conductive and electrically insulating molded part (3) is arranged between the individual cells and the plate.    USE - Battery for a vehicle with a hybrid drive or a vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed), such as motor vehicle for passenger transportation.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the molded part as the heat conductive and electrically insulating and molded part reduces number of parts of the battery, thus achieving cost reduction and shortening the assembly time, while avoiding number of insulation gaps between the poles and cold or heat conducting plates, and expensive heat conducting foils between a housing cover and the heat conducting plate. The heat conductive and electrically insulating molded part is arranged between the individual cells and the heat conducting plate, thus ensuring electrical insulation and sufficiently good heat dissipation between the plate and the individual cells. The battery exhibits a simple structure and increases process security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a battery with a heat conductive and electrically insulating molded part for individual cells.    Individual cells (1)    Poles (2)    Heat conductive and electrically insulating molded part (3)    Battery (4)    Battery housing (5)    Heat conducting plate (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a heat-conducting plate (3) arranged in a battery housing for tempering the battery. Individual cells (2) are electrically connected together, and provide a heat conductive connection with the plate. A spring element (4) such as flat spring and spring mat e.g. rubber mat, presses the cells on the plate in a defined manner, and the flat spring is made of metal. Electrical pole contacts of the cells are guided through openings arranged in the plate or to a cell connector plate (6). A surface of the connector plate consists of an electrically insulating material.    USE - Battery for use in a motor vehicle with hybrid drive.    ADVANTAGE - The spring element e.g. flat spring, presses the individual cells on the heat-conducting plate in a defined manner, so that spring force of the spring element by pressure and/or shear deformation of the spring element is pressed and/or tensioned on the individual cells, thus obtaining high heat conduction between the individual cells and the heat-conducting plate, without a complex and error-prone adjustment of heat conductive material in an intermediate space between the cells and the heat-conducting plate. The spring element provides balanced production related deviations from nominal length and/or nominal distances and thermal expansion of battery components in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery with head cooling.    Battery (1)    Individual cells (2)    Heat-conducting plate (3)    Spring element (4)    Cell connector plate (6)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a stator (2) including a stator winding (3) and a rotor rotatably and movably mounted with respect to the stator. The rotor includes a permanent magnet including north pole and south pole. A control and/or regulating device (5) is coupled with the stator winding, and regulates the stator winding in a standstill condition of the machine. The rotor is fixed at a standstill condition in an angle of repose position distinct from a slack point position. The stator winding includes spool strings (3a, 3b, 3c), where the machine is operated with three-phase current.    USE - Sensor-less operated permanent magnet excited electrical machine for a fuel cell unit of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is designed in a simple and cost manner without increasing the installation period, to ensure quick stating of the machine from standstill position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a sensor-less operated permanent magnet excited electric machine for a fuel cell unit of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a sensor-less operated permanent magnet excited electrical machine.    Sensor-less operated permanent magnet excited electrical machine (1)    Stator (2)    Stator winding (3)    Spool strings (3a, 3b, 3c)    Control and/or regulating device (5)
NOVELTY - The protection system (1) has a monitoring medium (33) for detecting the condition of a battery cell (2). An evaluation unit (6) is provided for detecting a fault of a battery cell (3) using a measuring signal from the monitoring medium. A fault reporting unit (7) is provided for sending a control signal to an electrical disconnection or bypass of the battery cell by a switching element (8).    USE - Protection system for a battery cell, particularly for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fault reporting unit for sending a control signal to an electrical disconnection or bypass of the battery cell by a switching element, and hence enables to recognize the faults in the battery cells at an early stage, as well as enables to implement the disconnection or bypass of a battery cell in a very short time to avoid a destructive chain reaction within a battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a battery module;    (2) a method for electrical disconnection or bypass of a battery cell arranged in a battery module, particularly for a motor vehicle;    (3) a computer program; and    (4) a computer program product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a protection system in a parallel circuit.    Protection system (1)    Battery cell (2)    Battery module (3)    Evaluation unit (6)    Fault reporting unit (7)    Switching element (8)    Parallel circuit (25)    Monitoring medium (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring a combustion engine temperature and a thermostat (10) by a sensor and a drive controller. A set of coolant pumps (4, 11, 12) of an electric motor operated drive unit and a combustion engine operated drive unit are monitored by sensors. An electrical machine (2) and/or a power electronic circuit (3) comprising a pulse inverter and a current transformer are cooled by the coolant pumps. An operating point of the coolant pumps and/or temperatures in a low-temperature and/or high temperature cooling circuit are monitored and evaluated by the sensor.    USE - Method for defective identification of component of a hybrid vehicle i.e. motor vehicle, in a low temperature and/or high temperature cooling circuit of a hybrid drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion engine temperature and a thermostat are monitored, and the coolant pumps of the electric motor operated drive unit and the combustion engine operated drive unit are monitored by sensors and drive controller in a functionally efficient manner, thus ensuring emission reduction in hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer program product has a set of instructions for performing a method for defective identification of components of a vehicle in a low temperature and/or high temperature cooling circuit of a hybrid drive unit    (2) a cooling system for a hybrid drive unit of a vehicle with a combustion engine and a drive controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a low and high temperature cooling circuit for a motor vehicle.    Combustion engine (1)    Electrical machine (2)    Power electronic circuit (3)    Coolant pumps (4, 11, 12)    Thermostat (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating device i.e. brake resistor, and a cooling element, which are connected by a heat bridge with a tempering channel penetrating the system. The tempering channel is connected with a tempering circuit between the system and a heat transport line, where the tempering circuit guides a tempering fluid. The heat transport line forms a fuel cell, and comprises a regulating unit controlling heat flow. The regulating unit controls flow rate of the tempering fluid, and the heating device comprises a heating element e.g. positive temperature coefficient resistor.    USE - Temperature control system i.e. air-cooled cooler, for controlling operating temperature of a fuel cell of a power converter i.e. internal combustion engine, of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tempering channel is connected with the tempering circuit between the temperature control system and the heat transport line, where the tempering circuit guides the tempering fluid, thus maintaining the operating temperature of the fuel cell to a value lying in the predetermined temperature range in a quick manner, and ensuring fast regulation of the operating temperature of the fuel cell between the two predetermined temperature during operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an operating temperature of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a tempering channel, an electrical heating device and a cooling element of a temperature control system.    Longitudinal direction (L)    Tempering channel (1)    Heating device (2)    Cooling element (3)    Opening (6)
NOVELTY - The stack has a set of base cells and end plates (106), and a fastening bar (107) provided between the end plates. The fastening bar contacts with an upper part and a lateral part of each end plate, and a fastening block (11) penetrates an end part to the fastening bar and is connected with the endplates in a predetermined direction. The fastening block includes a header (10) and supports the fastening bar. A retainer (12) is penetrated into the fastening bar at an angle perpendicular to the predetermined direction and is detachably connected with the fastening block.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a fuel cell system for producing electricity in a fuel cell vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger car, sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry and commercial vehicle such as boat, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is produced in large scale in a simple manner within short time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective view of a fuel cell stack mounting arrangement.    Header (10)    Fastening block (11)    Retainer (12)    End plates (106)    Fastening bar (107)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a process target object storage tank (16) to store the waste material. The waste treatment equipment (14) has a pressure reduction/ pressurization apparatus (20) to send the waste material in the tank to a solid-liquid separator (26) to separate the waste material into liquid and solid materials by reducing pressure in the tank, and an oil-water separator (46) to separate liquid material into oil and water components. A generator has an electric power generating apparatus (58) to supply an electric power to operate the waste treatment equipment.    USE - Waste-treatment vehicle for use in e.g. restaurant, dinning-room and hotel such as city hotel, economy hotel and food processing place. Can also be used in supermarket, pub, department store and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The power failure of the storage battery of the vehicle can be eliminated reliably by providing the electric power generating apparatus. The waste materials can be separated into oil and water components in a short time so that the sanitary conditions in the kitchen can be improved. The running cost of the vehicle can be reduced. The problem of environmental pollution by the carbon dioxide can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the waste-treatment vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste-treatment vehicle (10)    Waste treatment equipment (14)    Process target object storage tank (16)    Pressure reduction/pressurization apparatus (20)    Solid-liquid separator (26)    Oil-water separator (46)    Electric power generating apparatus (58)
NOVELTY - A fluid conduit path (27) interconnects a water pump (26) and coolant reservoir (22) containing water at ambient temperature, with a fuel cell cooling conduit (28). The valves (V5,V6) are maintained in close condition and the pump is maintained in OFF state, during power plant operation condition. A shutdown control system (21) actuates the pump and opens valves to direct ambient fluid to cooling conduit for cooling fuel cell stack, when the signal indicating fuel cell shut down is received from a vehicle operating controller.    USE - Fuel cell stack cooling system of fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell stack is cooled immediately to an ambient temperature, the generation of persistent voltage corroding the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack is eliminated. The catalytic activity caused by differential temperature is mitigated efficiently and the durability of the fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell stack cooling system.    Shutdown control system (21)    Coolant reservoir (22)    Water pump (26)    Fluid conduit path (27)    Fuel cell cooling conduit (28)    Valves (V5,V6)
NOVELTY - The winding type lithium ion secondary battery has a separator (16) which separates a positive electrode plate (17) and a negative electrode plate (18) of an electrode group arranged in a battery container. The separator is made of porous polyolefin type film with static friction coefficient of 0.6 or less. The protrusions from the edge of the positive electrode plate forms the edge of the positive electrode direct tab (2) extended in longitudinal direction and joined at the circumference of a positive electrode current collection ring (4).    USE - Winding type lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable equipments such as video tape recorder, camera, notebook computer, mobile telephone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the static friction coefficient of the separator is 0.6 or less, the direct tab slides on the surface of the separator thus preventing damage of the separator even when the direct tab produces twist and contacts the separator. Hence short circuit between positive/negative electrodes can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of winding type lithium ion secondary battery during generation and non-generation states of twist in electrode group.    Positive electrode direct tab (2)    Positive electrode current collection ring (4)    Separator (16)    Positive electrode plate (17)    Negative electrode plate (18)
NOVELTY - The system has primary monitoring circuits to monitor several battery modules and to output the measurement values. A standby monitoring circuit monitors one of the modules, and outputs the measurement result. The standby pack controller (152) and active pack controller (151) utilizes either the measurement values from primary monitoring circuit, or measurement values from standby monitoring circuit, in determination of status of battery pack (100).    USE - Monitoring system for rechargeable battery pack in automotive and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Battery failure can be detected promptly and automatic or operator-directed corrective action is performed quickly. Hence fire hazard or other damages of system and operator can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fault-tolerant battery management system.    Battery pack (100)    Active pack controller (151)    Standby pack controller (152)    Active high voltage direct current controller (153)    Standby high voltage direct current controller (154)
NOVELTY - The battery includes battery cell (20) having gas vent pipe (30) which is defined with open bottom for the passage of gas. The cell holds the pipe within battery cell structure so that gap of minimum distance is established between open bottom end (32) of pipe and bottom end (24) of hollow outer can (22).    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion-battery for e.g. notebook computer, wireless telephone and vehicle electric system.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient space is ensured between bottom ends of the gas vent pipe and hollow outer can, hence the damage of battery by inadequate gas venting can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for establishing space between bottom ends of gas vent pipe and hollow outer can; and    (2) apparatus for establishing space between bottom ends of gas vent pipe and hollow outer can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (20)    Hollow outer can (22)    Bottom end of hollow outer can (24)    Gas vent pipe (30)    Open bottom end of gas vent pipe (32)
NOVELTY - The device has waste energy circulating feedback utilizing channels (3-5) provided with inner energy input ports and inner energy output ports. Air source heat pumps are connected in series, where the device is provided with an energy storage, a micro systematized heat pump device, a heat insulating device, a dynamic heat recovering device, a thawing device, a recreating system, a combustion engine integrated system, an automatic working medium replacing system, a multi-energy system, a magnetic shaft seal and a magnetic speed changer.    USE - Energy such as heat energy, liquid energy, air energy, solar energy, wind power, kinetic energy, elastic energy, fuel heat energy, and waste heat energy, collecting and converting device for a motor vehicle, a car and a van. Can also be used for a motion tool, an energy field, a power field, an electric power equipment, a medical application and a micro system device.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically controls energy inputting and outputting processes, and outputs the unrestricted energy without consuming valuable energy, thus utilizing energy source effectively and improving environment protection effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy collecting and converting device.    Energy input end (1)    Energy output end (2)    Waste energy circulating feedback utilizing channels (3-5)
NOVELTY - The die has a mold frame with a pair of molding plates that are arranged in relative to one another. The molding plate is connected to a steel mold, and another molding plate is connected to rubber plate fixed frame. The steel mold and rubber plate fixed frame are provided with a punching mold.    USE - Die used for manufacturing metallic bipolar plate (claimed) used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the metallic bipolar plate can be simplified. The metallic bipolar plate can be manufacturing easily with reduced cost. The quality of the metallic bipolar plate can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of metallic bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical apparatus (1) has a negative electrode (8), to which carbon dioxide (3) produced during emission is supplied and modified to carbon monoxide (5), and a positive electrode (7), to which an atmosphere (2) is supplied. The internal carbon monoxide and carbon monoxide are consumed and generated.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide is efficiently modified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrochemical apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus (1)    Air (2)    Carbon dioxide (3)    Carbon monoxide (5)    Positive electrode (7)    Negative electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A waste tire is heat-dissociated in a cracking unit and primary oil is extracted. The resultant primary oil is heated and the secondary oil which is a bottom oil component used as composition raw material of carbon nanotube which separated-removed A-C-heavy-oil component and solid substance which is the main components of waste tire is extracted. The secondary oil is then introduced on a substrate positioned in chemical vapor deposition apparatus along with carrier gas and heated, to obtain carbon nanotube.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanotube used for fuel cell, electrochemical device, environmental clean-up and maintenance material, motor vehicle, light-weight material to aviation, material of electro-magnetic wave shielding reflector and medical material.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacture method of carbon nanotube is economical.
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous membrane comprises polyolefin resin compositions (100 mass parts) containing polypropylenes (10-98 mass parts) and polyethylene (90-2 mass parts) with molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of greater than or equal to 6, and inorganic particles (3-300 mass parts).    USE - A polyolefin microporous membrane used as laminated film for nonaqueous electrolyte battery cell separator (claimed) used for lithium ion secondary battery, microfiltration membrane, capacitors and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane is excellent in permeability and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing polyolefin microporous membrane involving mixing mixture containing inorganic particles (3-300 mass parts) and polyolefin resin compositions (100 mass parts) containing polypropylenes (10-98 mass parts) and polyethylene (90-2 mass parts), melt-kneading and extrusion molding to obtain sheet, stretching sheet with greater than or equal to 1 axis, and extracting plasticizer.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode (100) has a collector (1) and active material composites (10) extending in a direction which protrudes from the collector. The composites (10) have active material component (2) which comprises a substance capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and conductor (4) which is arranged contacting the component (2) and which comprises substance which does not occlude and discharge lithium. The conductor is extended from surface or surface vicinity of the collector, in a direction which is not parallel with respect to surface of the collector.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) and electrochemical capacitor. Uses include but not limited to portable information terminal, potable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has excellent adhesiveness of active material component with collector and prevents crack destruction of active material component, and improves charging-discharging cycle characteristics of lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the negative electrode.    Collector (1)    Active material component (2)    Conductor (4)    Active material composite (10)    Negative electrode (100)
NOVELTY - A rare metal extracting agent contains cyclic phenol sulfide derivative (1).    USE - Extracting agent is used for extracting rare metal (claimed) such as platinum, palladium and zirconium used for catalyst for motor vehicles, fuel cell and super-strength magnet.    ADVANTAGE - The rare metal extracting agent enables efficient and easy separation of expensive platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare metal extracting agent contains cyclic phenol sulfide derivative of formula (1).    R1,R3,R4=H or 1-10C hydrocarbyl;    R2=0-10C hydrocarbyl;and    Z=sulfide, sulfinyl or sulfonyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for continuous extraction separation of rare metal, which involves using the rare metal extracting agent, changing pH of aqueous solution containing different types of rare metals, by 2 times or more according to the target rare metal, carrying out extraction for 2 or more times, and selectively extracting specific rare metal predominantly.
NOVELTY - The simulator (1) has a model creation unit (16) that provides model parameters related to catalytic reaction and heat/electric conduction of catalyst layer in the fuel cell, based on the geometric and characteristic data of the catalyst layer. A calculation unit (18) calculates the power generation distribution state of the fuel cell, based on the model parameters of the catalyst layer.    USE - Simulator for estimating electric power generation performance of fuel cell (claimed) used for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, power supply source for motor vehicle and domestic power supply source.    ADVANTAGE - Since the characteristic and behavior of the catalyst layer of the fuel cell can be ascertained appropriately with respect to the model parameters related to the catalyst layer, the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be estimated with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell simulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Simulator (1)    Input unit (10)    Output unit (14)    Model creation unit (16)    Calculation unit (18)
NOVELTY - A composite oxide contains oxygen, zirconium, and element (a) chosen from cerium and praseodymium, and is free from a tetragonal crystal phase derived from zirconium oxide. The electron diffraction image of the composite oxide exhibits a diffraction image having dot-shaped diffraction spots.    USE - Composite oxide is used for co-catalyst for exhaust gas purification catalyst and oxygen reduction catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite oxide has large oxygen absorption emitting amount in high or low temperature.
NOVELTY - The battery cooling system has a main case (2) which accommodates a battery (3) that is charged and discharged. An energy storage unit (6) is provided in the inner surface of the main case, stores thermal energy. A cooling fan (4) is provided with a cooling passage and cools the energy storage unit by supplying cool air to the battery and the storage unit.    USE - Battery cooling system for air-conditioned vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fan cools the energy storage unit by supplying cool air to the battery and the storage unit, hence the cooling efficiency of the battery pack with respect to the battery is improved and thus the rises in the temperature of the battery d during parking and driving the vehicle is suppressed. Hence, the durability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the vehicle installation position of battery cooling system.    Battery pack (1)    Main case (2)    Battery (3)    Cooling fan (4)    Energy storage unit (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing two relative motions (D1, D2) of a roller (21) against a cylindrical work piece (1). Rotational motion of the roller is performed around the work piece with the roller held to be in contact with outer peripheral surface of an end portion (12) on a perpendicular plane (Sy). The relative motion (D1) is performed from a contacting position (Py) up to a position exceeding an open end. A motion cycle includes three motions repeated by a set of cycles to form a part of deformed cross section on the end portion of the work piece.    USE - Method for forming an end portion of a cylindrical work piece i.e. stainless steel tube, used for a muffler of an automobile, diesel particulate filter, purifying filter, and intake part and exhaust part for use in a fuel cell. Can also be used for a base for a bracket, sensor such as oxygen sensor and temperature sensor, and catalytic converter i.e. heat insulator.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a convex portion to be made integrally on the reduced diameter end portion by sequential spinning process, thus achieving large cost down. The method enables the work piece of different shapes such as circle, oval or elongated circle to be formed into shapes of approximately trapezoid, triangle and quadrangle, while enabling offset, oblique and skewed spinning processes to be combined, and hence providing effective necking process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an end portion of a cylindrical work piece.    Relative motions (D1, D2)    Contacting position (Py)    Perpendicular plane (Sy)    Cylindrical work piece (1)    End portion (12)    Roller (21)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has energy storage system (20) having battery (24) and cooling system (28), which is located within passenger compartment beneath the load floor (16). The load floor support e.g. porous expanded polypropylene foam forms integral duct extending from cooling system to provide ventilation in the energy storage system.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid type sport utility vehicle (SUV). Can also be used in minivan, station wagon, and hatchback.    ADVANTAGE - The noise of cooling system can be reduced using the simple structure, so that the comfort of passenger can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat emitting component apparatus for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the hybrid vehicle.    Load floor (16)    Energy storage system (20)    Battery (24)    Cooling system (28)    Fan (30)
NOVELTY - The core has end and intermediate core portions (12,14), each comprising a convexly curved side face as bonding face. A gap plate (16) arranged and bonded between the curved side faces has a flat plate (18) and projections (20) comprising a tip contacting the curved side face. The projections are formed at positions near outer edges of the flat plate, which are distant from the center of the flat plate at which no projections are formed. The projections are formed at equal distances from the center of the flat plate.    USE - Core for reactor mounted in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bond strength between the end and intermediate core portions is improved, hence the degradation of noise-vibration performance of the reactor is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial plan view of bonding portion.    End core portion (12)    Intermediate core portions (14)    Gap plate (16)    Flat plate (18)    Projection (20)
NOVELTY - An alert unit (30') has a pressure sensor (32') to detect interior pressure of rotatable pneumatic object such as wheel. An alert signal generator generates a warning signal, when detected interior pressure of object is below predetermined value. A charging arrangement (20') has an electric supply unit (21') connected with power inlet of alert unit. A kinetic power generator (22') is connected with power unit, to convert kinetic energy of object into electrical energy to be stored in electric supply unit, so as to automatically charge electric supply unit.    USE - Auto-charging alert device for rotatable pneumatic object such as wheel for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alert device is re-charged automatically by kinetic energy of wheel, without need for manually replacing the power source, so that the service durability of the device is improved efficiently. The auto-charging device does not interfere with normal operation of alert device, so that safety performance of device is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the auto-charging alert device.    Charging arrangement (20')    Electric supply unit (21')    Kinetic power generator (22')    Alert unit (30')    Pressure sensor (32')
NOVELTY - The system has purging arrangement (129) that is arranged between ejector (114) and fuel cell stack (106). The purging arrangement receives unused fuel stream with impurities from fuel cell stack and purges the impurities from unused fuel stream for generating purged fuel stream. A bypass valve (126) and a blower (134) are connected to purging arrangement and ejector for delivering purged fuel stream to ejector. A controller (124) controls any one of bypass valve and blower for delivering purged fuel stream to ejector based on electrical current generated in fuel cell stack.    USE - Recirculating and purging system for fuel cell stack. Uses include but are not limited to drive devices such as motor, vehicle electrical component, vehicle powertrain, occupant heating and cooling, interior/exterior lighting, entertainment devices and power locking windows in vehicle such as electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bypass valve and blower are controlled based on the electrical current generated in fuel cell stack, the electrical power production efficiency is improved and the durability of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell stack recirculating and purging system.    Fuel cell stack (106)    Ejector (114)    Controller (124)    Bypass valve (126)    Purging arrangement (129)    Blower (134)
NOVELTY - An air flow field provided on a fuel cell separator, is in a serpentine shape that is folded left and right repeatedly from the inlet portion (120) to the outlet portion. A water absorbing structure (200) mounted on both sides and the bottom of the air flow field, is made of porous polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) sponge composed of a hydrophilic porous medium in which pores are connected to each other to increase capillary attraction for transferring water in the outlet portion to the inlet portion. The PVA sponge has a thickness of 0.5-0.2 mm.    USE - Fuel cell stack humidification device for fuel cell vehicle, motor vehicle, sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft including variety of boats and ships, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Provides artificial humidification to the air introduced into the air flow field and reduces the volume to be occupied by a humidifier and the electric power consumed by the humidifier. The provision of the humidification chamber, enables supplementing insufficient water of the outlet portion of the air flow field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of adjusting pipe of the fuel cell stack humidification device.    Inlet portion (120)    Water absorbing structure (200)    Humidification chamber (300)    Adjusting pipes (350)
NOVELTY - The system has separator including reaction flow field. The air inlet and outlet ports are provided at front and end portions of reaction flow field, respectively. A humidification chamber is provided at front portion of reaction flow field. The inner surface of chamber, is coated with hydrophilic water absorbent material. An injector (100) is provided at starting point of chamber. The injector is provided with water and air supply pipes (10,20), for injecting mixture of coolant e.g. ethylene glycol with water and air into chamber through nozzle (30).    USE - Humidification system for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification efficiency can be improved significantly. The fuel cell separator can be cooled efficiently by providing injector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of air-assist type injector.    Air supply pipe (10)    Water supply pipe (20)    Nozzle (30)    Air-assist type injector (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has a water collecting device (5) arranged near outlet of air passages of fuel cell stack (2), and is connected to unreacted oxygen and hydrogen outlet ports (23,21) of fuel cell stack, through pipelines for collecting reaction produced water carried by unreacted gas discharged from fuel cell stack through the outlet ports. A fan (611) is arranged near inlet of air passages for supplying airflow to air passages so that hot air produced by and sent out of fuel cell stack from outlet of air passages is blown toward water collecting device.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in discharged water treatment facility.    ADVANTAGE - The water collected in the water collecting device is automatically blown dry without the need for emptying the collected water by providing the fan for supplying airflow to air passages so that produced hot air is blown toward water collecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Water collecting device (5)    Unreacted hydrogen outlet port (21)    Unreacted oxygen outlet port (23)    Fuel cell system (200)    Fan (611)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus has heat pipes (802) with a flat surface arranged in thermal contact with a conducting plate of a battery pack. A cold plate (910) is arranged in thermal contact with condensation section of the heat pipe. A thermal interface material (912) is provided between the heat pipe and the cold plate, and heat pipe and the conducting plate.    USE - Cooling apparatus for battery pack comprising lithium ion battery cells used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat pipes transfer away the heat generated inside battery cells efficiently while maintaining a constant temperature across the cells. Only sealed enclosures of heat pipes are in direct contact with the cell enclosure, hence the likelihood of a liquid leakage in the vicinity of cells is reduced. For the system in which heat pipes are coupled to a cold plate, there is only one pair of inlet and outlet connections for the circulating liquid and the connections are located away from the cell enclosure, hence the liquid is less likely to come into contact with battery cells in the event of a leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and left view of cold plate interface in system for cooling battery pack.    Module (304)    Heat pipe (802)    Cold plate (910)    Thermal interface material (912)    Inlet/outlet connections (914)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several conductive tabs including a stop tab (606) and a press tab (608) that are protruding from one side of an anode plate (602). The press tab exerts a spring force on the side of a battery cell (604), so as to push the battery cell against the stop tab, when the battery cell is held between the press and stop tabs.    USE - Apparatus for connecting electrical terminals of battery cells of battery pack used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in laptop computer and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode ends of the battery cell are held in mechanical and electrical contact with the anode plate by the press and stop tabs, the electrical terminals of the battery cells can be economically and reliably interconnected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of connecting electrical terminals of the battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a top view and cross-sectional view of an anode plate electrically connecting the anode terminals of the battery cells, and top view and side view of a cathode plate electrically connecting the cathode terminals of the battery cells.    Anode plate (602)    Battery cell (604)    Stop tab (606)    Press tab (608)    Slots (612)
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises titanium oxynitride formed on surface of titanium-based oxide core.    USE - Anode active material used for anode for lithium battery (both claimed) used for hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material has excellent solidity, conductivity and thermal stability. The battery comprising anode active material has high charging and discharging rate and excellent stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode active material, which involves reacting titanium-based oxide core with nitrogen precursor gas; and    (2) anode comprising current collector coated with anode active material.
NOVELTY - The device has a pair of sensor monitoring modules (18, 20) for monitoring an operation of a sensor (12) of an electric motor vehicle i.e. fuel cell motor vehicle, for detecting faults, respectively. A sensor monitoring module (30) monitors an operation of one of the two monitoring modules (18, 20). A data processing unit (16) includes the monitoring modules (18), and is coupled to the sensor. Another data processing unit (24) is coupled to the former data processing unit. The latter data processing unit outputs a fault response signal (22) when a faulty operation of the sensor is detected.    USE - Monitoring device for monitoring a sensor of an electric motor vehicle i.e. fuel cell motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sensor monitoring module can be arranged to monitor hardware or to monitor program execution of the data processing unit, thus realizing correct functioning of another sensor monitoring module with low degree of complexity, and hence detecting the occurrence of faults in a rapid, reliable and efficient manner. The device is cost-effective, and rapidly forwards the request for fault responses via discrete lines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for monitoring a sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a monitoring device.    Monitoring device (10)    Sensor (12)    Signal bus (14)    Data processing units (16, 24)    Sensor monitoring modules (18, 20, 30)    Fault request signal (22)
NOVELTY - The temperature of the battery is sensed, and an actuator is closed when the sensed temperature is greater than the predetermined temperature. The driving rate of the fan is increased to discharge the poisonous gas produced due to over charge or discharge of the battery.    USE - Method for removing poisonous gas produced due to over charge or discharge of battery used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The poisonous gas flowing into the vehicle chamber is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for removing poisonous gas discharged due to over charge or discharge of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the poisonous gas removing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control box (100)    Safety control logic unit (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves enclosing water vapor in modifier (1) during pressure-preservation process after shutdown of the modifier. A source gas is mixed with the water vapor during pressure-preservation process.    USE - Stop method of modifier for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The source gas is mixed with the water vapor. Hence the condensation of the water vapor can be suppressed. The occurrence of the carbon deposition of source gas is prevented. The inhomogeneous distribution of source gas can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process-flow diagram demonstrating the stop process of modifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (1)    Water vapor generation unit (2)    Mixer (3)    De-sulfuring apparatus (4)    Regulating valves (8,9)
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel contains (in mass%) carbon (0.03 or less), silicone (1 or less), manganese (1.5 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), chromium (11-20 or less), molybdenum (3 or less), calcium (0.001-0.01) and remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. The ferritic stainless steel has mechanically polished surface having surface roughness of 0.05-50 mu m based on JIS BO601.    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for separators of solid oxide fuel cell used as electric power generation system in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel having excellent water resistance, electrical conductivity and thermal expansion coefficient, is economical. The separator of solid oxide fuel cell is economically formed using ferritic stainless steel, and has durability.
NOVELTY - The fluid machine (20) has an expansion mechanism (30) which generates rotational force according to expansion of the working fluid. A generator (40) is driven on the rotational force of the expansion mechanism, and is equipped with a cylindrical housing (41) which opened both ends. A pump mechanism (50) is comprised capacitance-variably with respect to the rotation speed of the expansion mechanism. The capacitance of the pump mechanism is adjusted arbitrarily and the fluid flow pumped by the pump mechanism is made appropriate irrespective of the rotation speed of the expansion mechanism.    USE - Fluid machine for Rankine cycle (claimed). Can also be used for waste heat utilizing apparatus for vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the efficiency of the Rankine cycle since the motive power obtained by expansion of the working fluid is utilized not only for the electric power generation but for the circulation of the working fluid. Prevents the durable fall of the drive-mechanism unit by contact with the working fluid since the diaphragm is used for suction and discharge of the working fluid so that the working fluid cannot penetrate into the drive-mechanism unit side of the swash plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a Rankine cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional drawing of the fluid machine.    Fluid machine (20)    Expansion mechanism (30)    Generator (40)    Cylindrical housing (41)    Pump mechanism (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a connector main portion (2) with a terminal portion (3) linked to power supply and a leg portion (5). The leg portions are bended in mutually opposing directions for forming a crimped portion (6) to clamp and fix the wire (8) in the main portion. The wire is clamped and fixed by a junction portion (7) formed in the crimped portion by friction stirring line joining along the coupling portion.    USE - Manufacturing method of aluminum connector for use with electrode of battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection strength and the electric power supply performance of the connector are improved efficiently and the weight of the connector is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front views illustrating the manufacturing process of aluminum connector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Connector main portion (2)    Terminal portion (3)    Leg portion (5)    Crimped portion (6)    Junction portion (7)    Wire (8)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage element has electrode laminated material (100) formed by arranging negative electrode opposing positive electrode through separator (30) and is sealed. The negative electrode has material in which occlusion and discharge of lithium ion or anion is carried out and electrolyte solution containing lithium salt. The surface portion(s) of negative electrode is electrically contacted with collector in metallic lithium (20). The ratio of additional amount of vinylene carbonate and specific surface area of per unit of weight of negative electrode is 0.2-3.5.    USE - Element is used for electrical storage of regenerated electric power in load-leveling apparatus of wind-powered electricity generation, momentary low countermeasure apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage element has suppressed disassembly of electrolyte solution during horizontal pre dope and smooth distribution of lithium ion in the negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of electrical storage element.    Negative electrode portion (10n)    Positive electrode portion (10p)    Metallic lithium (20)    Separator (30)    Electrode laminated material (100)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage element has negative and positive electrodes (10n,10p) that are arranged and laminated at opposite sides through a separator (30) to form a laminated structure (100) using electrolyte solution comprising lithium salt. The laminated structure is positioned such that a lithium metal is made to electrically contact a collector (11n) of negative electrode occluding lithium ion. The total pore volume per unit area of the positive and negative electrodes and the separator in the laminated structure is set to be 1.7 micro liters.    USE - Electrical storage element for load-leveling apparatus of wind power generator, momentary power interruption countermeasure apparatus and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The total pore volume of the laminated structure is set to a preset value so that the lithium ion can be occluded efficiently and the reliability of the electrical storage element can be improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of electrode laminated structure.    Negative electrode (10n)    Positive electrode (10p)    Negative electrode collector (11n)    Separator (30)    Laminated structure (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a sheet material (202) on which a corrugation corresponding to surface shape of separator is formed, on a lower mold (262). Straightening with respect to the sheet material is performed using a straightener roll (272).    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell, for supplying power to moving object. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and micro fuel cell for supplying power to motor vehicle, non commercial portable device, mobile phone and for use in emergency application, and construction area.    ADVANTAGE - The position accuracy of sheet material on the lower mold can be ensured by freely correcting the deformation region to-be-corrected by the straightener roll since the degree of freedom is high, thus ensuring the precision of separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the correction apparatus.    Sheet material (202)    Lower mold (262)    Straightener roll (272)    Support structure (275)    Drive mechanism (280)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming corrugation portion between the forming-rolls (222,232) corresponding to the external shape of a metal separator, through a metal base plate (202). A guide hole (203) which is temporally formed in the metal base plate, is utilized to position the metal base plate. The metal base plate is continuously molded in horizontal direction by utilizing the corrugation portion of the forming-rolls.    USE - Method for manufacturing metal separator for fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, noncommercial portable device, mobile phone, construction application, etc. Can also be used in alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and micro fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugation portion is formed between the forming-rolls corresponding to the external shape of the metal separator, through the metal base plate and hence the metal separator can be manufactured at high precision and the productivity of the metal separator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing metal separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the shaping apparatus of metal separator.    Metal base plate (202)    Guide hole (203)    Forming-rolls (222,232)    Shafts (226,236)    Projection portion (234)
NOVELTY - An aromatic ring-containing compound is subjected to electrolytic-oxidizing polymerization, to obtain fibril-like polymer. The obtained polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber on electroconductive porous support (6). Further, a metal catalyst is supported on the carbon fiber. Thus, an electrode is manufactured. The electrolytic-oxidizing polymerization is performed 2 times or more, and the conditions of electrolytic-oxidizing polymerization differ from each other.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used for electric vehicles, dispersion electric power generations system and domestic use co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode with excellent air permeability and high activity per unit mass of metal catalyst. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the electrode has excellent performance from high electric current portion to low electric current portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Electroconductive porous support (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel electrode (4A) and air electrode (4B) have a catalyst layer (5) which consists of carbon fiber layer, metal catalyst carried on carbon fiber layer and ion conductive polymer impregnated in the carbon fiber layer. A gas diffusion layer (6) is formed with respect to the catalyst layer, such that metal catalyst and the ion conductive polymer are unevenly distributed in the surface side of the catalyst layer contacting a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3).    USE - Electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for electric vehicle, electric power generation system and domestic use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Performance of the fuel cell can be improved, by uneven distribution of the metal catalyst and ion conductive polymer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4A)    Air electrode (4B)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gas diffusion layer (6)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (1) consists of a solid electrolytic membrane (2) containing a hydrocarbyl-type polymer (I), and an anode side catalyst electrode layer (3) and cathode side catalyst electrode layer, arranged on both surfaces of the electrolytic membrane. At least one of the catalyst electrode layers contains a benzenesulfonic acid polymer and a fluorocarbyl-type electrolyte polymer (II).    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for fuel cell (claimed), especially polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water retention of the catalyst electrode layer is improved. The drying of electrolytic membrane and catalyst electrode layer is suppressed. The proton conductivity of electrolytic membrane and catalyst electrode layer are favorable, and hence the adhesiveness of electrolytic membrane and catalyst electrode layer is improved. The fall of electric power generation performance of membrane electrode assembly at high temperature and low humidity is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode assembly (1) consists of a solid electrolytic membrane (2) containing a hydrocarbyl-type polymer of formula (I), and an anode side catalyst electrode layer (3) and a cathode side catalyst electrode layer, arranged on both surfaces of the electrolytic membrane. At least one of the catalyst electrode layers contains a benzenesulfonic acid polymer and a fluorocarbyl-type electrolyte polymer of formula (II).    B'=block copolymer;    m,n=5 or more;and    p=2-10000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Solid electrolyte film (2)    Anode side catalyst electrode layer (3)    Cathode side catalyst electrode layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing battery voltage of fuel cell (2) temporarily less than battery voltage existing at time of electric power generation. An operation which changes driving condition is performed so that the voltage changes to a voltage at which hydrogen generation by proton reductive reaction does not occur in oxidizing agent electrode (2b). The driving condition is normally returned to driving condition existing at time of electric power generation before battery voltage of cell is less than 0.1 V.    USE - Battery characteristic restoring method of fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses included but are not limited to factory, hospital, store, home and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen is not generated in oxidizing agent electrode, the direct combustion reaction on platinum catalyst by oxygen supplied to the electrode is prevented. Hence the characteristics of battery are restored without accelerating deterioration of electrolytic membrane of fuel cell and reducing durability of fuel cell. The need of monitoring battery voltage normally at time of electric power generation is eliminated so that simplification of fuel cell system is achieved. The battery characteristic restoring operation can be performed in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidizing agent electrode (2b)    Fuel gas supply unit (3)    Oxidizing agent gas supply unit (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has several electricity generating elements (11) arranged in the form of grid and electrically connected by an interconnector (12). A sealing material seals the electricity generating element and interconnector. An element connection material (13) made of ceramic material connects a pair of electricity generating elements with a fixed positional relationship. A surface-protection element (15) made of plastic material and back surface protection element are respectively attached to the light-receiving side and back side of sealing material.    USE - Solar cell module installed on motor vehicle and roof of a residence.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positional relationship between the electricity generating elements are fixed, the rigidity of the solar cell module increases, the stress concerning an interconnector junction due to several impacts such as damage by animals, flying stone, fall of fruit or a bird and influence of vibration when installed on a motor vehicle etc, is reduced and damage of the interconnector junction is prevented. The weight of the solar cell module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Electricity generating element (11)    Interconnector (12)    Element connection material (13)    Surface-protection element (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing lithium arrangement process of coating a mold release agent with silicone comprising carbonic acid base on a base material. A lithium membrane is formed on mold release agent and transferred to the surface of negative electrode (3). A separator (4) is arranged between the positive electrode (2) and negative electrode which are arranged opposite to each other. An element (1) and electrolyte solution are accommodated in an exterior case (6).    USE - Manufacturing method of electrochemical capacitor for use as regenerative brake and electrical storage apparatuses such as backup power supply of electronic device, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The path for lithium ion to permeate inside a carbon electrode layer of negative electrode can be shortened and reliability and productivity of the electrochemical capacitor are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrochemical capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Exterior case (6)
NOVELTY - Metal ion is adsorbed to the dispersion solution of ion exchange resin, and the metal ion adsorbed to the ion exchange resin in the dispersion solution is reduced using reducing agent, to produce metal microparticles in the ion exchange resin. The dispersion solution containing metal microparticles is assigned as a composition for electrode. Thus, the preparation of composition for electrode is performed.    USE - Composition is used for actuator layer (both claimed). Can also be used for sensor, electricity generating element, capacitor, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode formed using composition has uniform thickness and excellent electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of actuator layer (12), which involves forming electrode by coating the dispersion solution containing metal microparticles on ion exchange resin film (22). The actuator layer has structure comprising electrode provided on both surface of the ion exchange resin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of actuator.    Actuator (10)    Actuator layer (12)    Single-control unit (16)    Electrode layer (18,20)    Ion exchange resin film (22)
NOVELTY - A lithium transition metal oxide has layered structure and crystal structure which is trigonal in space group R-3m, oxygen site occupancy rate of 0.982-0.997 (excluding 0.982). calculated by Rietveld method. The distance between 3b site-6c site, is 1.92-1.95 Angstrom (excluding 1.92). The ratio of crystalline diameter and average particle diameter (D50) measured by laser diffraction scattering type particle size distribution measuring method is 0.03-0.13.    USE - Lithium transition metal oxide used as positive electrode active material in lithium cell for electrical vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery, lithium ion battery, lithium primary battery and lithium-polymer battery for power supply of potable electronic devices such as video camera, notebook personal computer and mobile phone, and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell containing lithium transition metal oxide has excellent cyclic characteristics and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium transition metal oxide is of formula: Li1+xM1-x-yM'yO2-( delta ).    M=manganese, cobalt and/or nickel;and    M'=elements of group III in periodic table.    The lithium transition metal oxide has layered structure and crystal structure which is trigonal of space group R-3m, oxygen site occupancy rate of 0.982-0.997 (excluding 0.982). calculated by Rietveld method. The distance between 3b site-6c site, is 1.92-1.95 Angstrom (excluding 1.92). The ratio of crystalline diameter and average particle diameter (D50) measured by laser diffraction scattering type particle size distribution measuring method is 0.03-0.13.
NOVELTY - The assembly has separators (4) arranged between complexes such as successive complexes (1, 2) and a common complex (3), respectively. One separator and the complexes (2, 3) are reeled together by turning to form a central reeled element. The complex (1) and another separator are reeled together by turning around the reeled element to form a peripheral reeled element. The reeled elements are separated by an electronic insulating space, where the heights of the reeled elements are constant. The reeled elements are moved with respect to each other along a longitudinal axis.    USE - Electric energy storage assembly i.e. supercapacitor. Can also be used for lithium-ion battery or cell, lithium polymer battery or cell, nickel-cadmium battery or cell, nickel-metal-hydride battery or cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The storage assembly can be connected to the other storage assembly using limited number of strips and without requiring tubes and covers, thus reducing the cost, reducing the volume of the assembly and the volume and mass of two connected assemblies, decreasing the series resistance between the assemblies, preventing the decreasing of free internal volume with respect to a series association of single-track components, and increasing volume and mass densities of the energy and power, while optimizing the storage capacity of the assembly, and reducing the fabrication time of the assembly. The configuration of the storage assembly permits the series or parallel connections of the storage assemblies having same capacities or different capacities for increasing global voltage and/or current of the assembly, and responds balancing requirements in application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a reeled element of an electric energy storage assembly.    Distance (q)    Successive complexes (1, 2)    Common complex (3)    Separators (4)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a cross valve (18) provided in an upstream of an air compressor (15) and a cross valve (25) provided in a downstream of piping block (24) of the air compressor. The cross valves are switched to a water suction tube (19) and a feed pipe (26) respectively when the piping block is replaced by water filtration filter, such that the water sucked from the water suction tube is supplied to the water filtration filter through the air compressor.    USE - Fluid supply system mounted in fuel cell vehicle such as aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The problem due to water supply in the vehicle can be prevented effectively, by mounting the fluid supply system in the vehicle so that user can easily drive the vehicle in stricken area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fluid supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fluid supply system (10)    Air compressor (15)    Cross valves (18,25)    Water suction tube (19)    Piping block (24)    Feed pipe (26)
NOVELTY - A truck using solar power comprises of a main body including a driver's cab and a platform connected to the cab, a solar panel disposed on the top surface of the cab for transferring solar power to electrical power and for serving as a sunshade plate, an electrical power saving apparatus connected to the solar panel for saving the electrical power transferred from solar power and a power managing unit connected to the electrical power saving apparatus for allot the saved electrical power.
NOVELTY - The power generation device has a pipeline whose one end is connected to a well and another end is connected to a turbine expander. A turbine expander receives natural gas e.g. methane from well under a specific pressure and outputs the received methane under pressure lower than specific pressure. A compressor compresses the carbon dioxide output from unit of battery and separator of turbine expander. The compressed carbon dioxide is output to geologic stratum.    USE - Power generation device using natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be generated efficiently using natural gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a waterwheel connected with upper portion of a vehicle wheel, and connected with a generator through a rotary shaft. The generator is fixed on the chassis and is connected with the storage battery on the chassis through a lead.    USE - Hydropower energy saving device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hydropower energy saving device.
NOVELTY - A mesoporous carbon has space group of Ia3d, maximum lattice constant of 24.5 nm, maximum specific surface area of 17x 102 m2/g, maximum ratio hole capacity of 3.5 cm3/g, and hole diameter of greater than or equal to 5 nm.    USE - Mesoporous carbon used for macromolecule adsorption, sensors, adsorption agent, fuel cell electrode or molecular recognition element.    ADVANTAGE - Has controlled specific surface area, ratio hole capacity and hole diameter, and can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a mesoporous carbon manufacture involving mixing mesoporous silica, sucrose and water, heating and polymerizing obtained mixture, heating and carbonizing obtained polymer, and removing remaining mesoporous silica from obtained carbonized material. The mesoporous silica has space group of Ia3d and is manufactured by high temperature microwave method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing process of mesoporous carbon. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mixing mesoporous silica, sucrose and water (S110)    Heating obtained mixture (S120)    Heating obtained polymer (S130)    Removing mesoporous silica from obtained carbonized material (S140)
NOVELTY - The cap has a screw base and a ventilation block. The screw base made of plastic material, is sealed by a prismatic grid. The ventilation block is sintered by emery and screwed to the screw base by the epoxy resin.    USE - Ventilation cap for rechargeable battery used in explosion-proof forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the rechargeable battery can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the ventilation cap.
NOVELTY - The estimator has a voltage sensing part combined with a battery, where the estimator is provided with a data storage module. A state-of-charge (SOC) accumulate rate output unit calculates amount of change accumulated value rate of the battery. A state-of-health (SOH) estimating unit estimates rate of capacity of the battery. An open circuit voltage estimating unit estimates battery open circuit voltage of a current level.    USE - Battery life degeneration estimator for an electromobile and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The estimator estimates the capacity degeneration of the battery accurately and improves safety of the battery, so that the charge and discharge capacity of the battery are controlled according to the service life of battery, and overcharging or more discharge of the battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery life degeneration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery life degeneration estimator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This invention discloses methods to remove the condensed water at the cathode of fuel cells. The conduit for water removal includes at least two sections, each containing microchannels of different forms and water-adsorbing abilities. The first section contains a set of parallel microchannels which are in contact with the cathode gas diffusion layer of the fuel cell. The surface of the microchannels is hydrophilic so that the condensed water in the gas diffusion layer and on the microchannel walls can be gathered in the corners of the microchannels. The second section is a gas-water separation zone where the condensed water is separated with the gas flow and collected temporarily in the microchannel structure. The second section has a stronger capillary action than the first section. The condensed water in the first-section parallel microchannels can be carried out by the gas flow therein and by the capillary action of the second-section microchannels. The condensed water collected in the second section can be conveyed into the anode flow field for reuse or drained out.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) (2) and diode (3) with several electrode planes (2c,2e,2g,3c,3e) on the surface. An upper ceramic substrate (7) of high conductivity, has upper wiring circuit layers (4,5) that are bonded to upper surfaces of IGBT and diode. A lower ceramic substrate (8) of high conductivity, has lower wiring circuit layer (6) bonded to lower surface of IGBT and diode. A sealing material (11) is provided between the outer edges of ceramic substrates.    USE - Semiconductor element module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent thermal connection and electrical connection are achieved, and sufficient cooling capability is ensured. The generation of thermal stress is eliminated, heat tolerance and vibration resistant property are improved. The durability and reliability of the semiconductor element module are improved. The wiring process is simplified and the manufacturing cost of the semiconductor element module is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor element module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor element module.    Semiconductor element module (1)    IGBT (2)    Electrode planes (2c,2e,2g,3c,3e)    Diode (3)    Upper wiring circuit layers (4,5)    Lower wiring circuit layer (6)    Upper ceramic substrate (7)    Lower ceramic substrate (8)    Sealing material (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric vehicle body (1), a wind-driven generator set (2) and a safety mesh enclosure (3) installed on a right forward direction, and a wind-driven generator group (4) connected with a wheel hub motor (5), a high energy rechargeable battery pack (6) and an upper side of a vehicle roof. A battery pack switching, charging and generating control device (7) is installed on a steering wheel, a monitoring instrument (8) and an external power supply charging interface (9).    USE - Wind power generation electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves the energy, and reduces the emission. The rapid development of the vehicle is promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generation electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle body (1)    Wind-driven generator set (2)    Safety mesh enclosure (3)    Wind-driven generator group (4)    Wheel hub motor (5)    High energy rechargeable battery pack (6)    Battery pack switching, charging and generating control device (7)    Monitoring instrument (8)    External power supply charging interface (9)
NOVELTY - The system has high-voltage power utilizing parts of an electric braking system, an electric steering system, an air conditioner system, a body electric system, a safety system and a standby system connected with a jack box of the electric system through high-voltage wire harnesses. Control parts of a driving position, the control system and the safety system are connected with the jack box. A motor controller is electrically connected with a motor. Four storage battery groups are connected with the jack box through the high-voltage wire harnesses after being connected in series.    USE - Vehicular electric system for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system connects the electric equipments with the jack box through the wire harness, so that the electric interference among the electric equipments is eliminated, and the safety of the equipment is improved. The system can control low-voltage power supply and high-voltage power supply separately, and control and monitor the states of the electric equipment through the wire harnesses among the driving position, the control system, safety system and the jack box. The system has excellent safety, reliability and controllability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicular electric system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The motor (1) has two cranks (4), where a shaft end of one of the cranks is exposed out of an upper box and a lower box (5) and installed with an output belt wheel (11) for outputting power. Outline size of a separation plate rack (14) is same as the size of a support shaft wall (3) whose middle part is convex and provided in the lower box. A gravity slide plat mechanism is respectively mounted on the support shaft wall and a separation plate rack corresponding to a turned position, and synchronously rotates on the two cranks.    USE - Direct current electric automobile motor.    ADVANTAGE - The motor has logical design, can achieve zero discharge, does not pollute environment, increases horsepower of the automobile motor, and is conveniently manufactured, assembled, maintained and utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a direct current electric automobile motor.    Direct current electric automobile motor (1)    Support shaft wall (3)    Cranks (4)    Lower box (5)    Output belt wheel (11)    Separation plate rack (14)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has an electric power system provided with a rechargeable battery pack, a voltage inverter and a controller. A motor drives a front wheel. A motorcycle electric door lock is arranged with a double gear starting switch. The battery pack is connected with the voltage inverter and the controller through the motorcycle electric door lock. An output end of the controller is connected with the motor. An output end of the voltage inverter is connected with a motorcycle circuit. A battery case is arranged in a storage box of a motorcycle seat cushion.    USE - Double power fuel oil pedal type motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power system is installed on the motorcycle when the electrical energy of the battery is fully consumed for supplying the electrical energy to the engine drive to drive the rear wheel to travel through the electric door lock starting switch, so as to avoid traveling incapability phenomenon caused by power down and to ensure the traveling convenience of people. The motorcycle has environment protection and energy saving functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a double power fuel oil pedal type motorcycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has a main body (11) provided on a side edge of a surface (111), where the structure is made of graphite. A side face (113) is provided on the other side edge of the surface. Side faces (112, 113) are placed opposite to each other. Multiple auxiliary flow passages (13) i.e. strip-shaped groove, are concavely positioned in the surface and located between two main flow passages (12). Two fuel holes (14) are respectively formed in the side faces, where each fuel hole connects with one of the main flow passages.    USE - Electrode plate structure for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids the flue holes from occupying an area of the surface, and the area of the surface is provided with the auxiliary flow passages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode plate structure.    Electrode plate structure (10)    Main body (11)    Main flow passages (12)    Auxiliary flow passages (13)    Fuel holes (14)    Surface (111)    Side faces (112, 113)
NOVELTY - The generator has an ignition switch to directly start the firmly or flexibly mounted generator from a driver's seat. A main switch interrupts a direct current supply from the generator to an electric drive motor. The generator is built in connection with the electric drive motor, where the generator obtains fuel directly by a connection at a fuel tank. The generator charges main batteries with energy, where each battery is used to operate the drive electric motor.    USE - Firmly or flexibly mounted generator e.g. gasoline operated generator and diesel operated generator, for supplying current to an electric drive motor to drive a motor vehicle in land, air or water (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The generator constantly operates the electric motor of the vehicle to operate the vehicle efficiently and economically, reduce the cost of energy and to preserve the environment by reducing fuel consumption, so that the electric motor has a better performance and longer life span, thus obtaining better cost utilization. The generator can be built in an existing vehicle driven by existing drive in an economical manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining when an automatic rebalance mode start condition is satisfied, and modifying a target state of charge for a battery (104) if the start condition is satisfied, where the target state of charge is raised from a standard operating value to a rebalance value. A vehicle is operated with the target state of charge at the rebalance value. The target state of charge is modified such that the target state of charge is lowered from the rebalance value to the standard operating value when an automatic rebalance mode end condition or an interrupt condition is satisfied.    USE - Method for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle, during vehicle operation.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows rebalancing the battery during vehicle operation, thus reducing or eliminating recharge related vehicle performance degradation, and improving the control of charge current during battery rebalancing while maintaining vehicle fuel efficiency and vehicle responsiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery rebalancing system comprising a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle during vehicle operation.    Controller (102)    Battery (104)    Cruise control actuator (106)    Vehicle speed sensor (108)    Diagnostic device (110)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell supply system (6) for feeding oxidizing agent to fuel cell assembly (2) comprises continuous flow machine (7) for accelerating and/or increasing pressure of the oxidizing agent and humidifier (9) for humidifying the oxidizing agent. The humidifier is connected or connectable flow-wise between the continuous flow machine and the fuel cell assembly. A dehumidifier (16) is arranged for dehumidification of the oxidizing agent.    USE - Fuel cell supply system for feeding oxidizing agent to fuel cell assembly used in fuel cell device (1) for mobile use, preferably for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system allows an operationally reliable, low-wear start or switch-off procedure for the fuel cell assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of switching off and/or cold starting a fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of a fuel cell supply system.    Fuel cell device (1)    Fuel cell assembly (2)    Fuel cell supply system (6)    Continuous flow machine (7)    Humidifier (9)    Dehumidifier (16)
NOVELTY - The moisture content of oxidizing agent is reduced in a special operating state relative to a normal operating state by connecting an intercooler (8) between a continuous flow machine (7) and a humidifier (9). A cooling device is connected flow-wise before a dehumidifier (12) to cool the oxidizing agent to below current temperature in the fuel cell assembly.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell device (claimed) in special operating state such as sub-freezing start and switch-off of fuel cell device used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - During sub-freezing start, the reduction in the moisture content reduces the risk of moisture condensing in the fuel cell assembly. Allows low-wear operation of the fuel cell device. Because the oxidizing agent flows with a very elevated or relative or absolute humidity through the dehumidifier, the efficiency of the dehumidifier is improved such that a greater dehumidifying action occurs with a cooled oxidizing agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell supply system.    Fuel cell device (1)    Continuous flow machine (7)    Intercooler (8)    Humidifier (9)    Dehumidifier (12)
NOVELTY - A power-generating element has an electrolyte-containing layer that contains sulfide-based solid electrolyte material. An oxide layer (8) is formed by oxidation of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte material in a zone where the electrolyte-containing layer is in contact with external air. The electrolyte-containing layer comprises solid electrolyte layer (3), positive electrode layer (4) and negative electrode layer (5).    USE - All-solid lithium secondary battery for use in automobile (claimed). Can also be used in personal computer, mobile phone and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The water resistance and stability of the secondary battery can be improved. The oxide layer can be regenerated, even if oxide layer deteriorates due to cracking by external forces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing all-solid lithium secondary battery;    (2) regeneration method for all-solid lithium secondary battery; and    (3) regeneration device for all-solid lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Insulating ring (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Negative electrode layer (5)    Oxide layer (8)
NOVELTY - The unit cell has separators made of metal, and a ductility layer formed on a stiffness layer that is formed of hard material. A hydrogen groove and an oxygen groove are formed in the separators for passing the hydrogen and oxygen to a receiving cathode and an oxygen cathode, respectively. The ductility layer is formed of soft material. A sealing member is installed between one of the separators and a film to prevent leakage of oxygen, and another sealing member is installed between another separator and the film to prevent leakage of hydrogen.    USE - Unit cell for use in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the hydrogen and the oxygen can be prevented in an efficient manner by using the sealing members. The hydrogen groove and oxygenation groove are not blocked with the deformation of the sealing member, where the grooves are thin. The hydrogen and oxygen are supplied smoothly. The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced, and the fuel cell is compact, thus reducing the installation space of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a unit cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a printed circuit board (20) with a shunt resistor (10), and connecting a terminal member (30) with a battery. A housing member (40) is provided for covering the shunt resistor, the printed circuit board, and an outer side of the terminal member. An end part of the terminal member and the shunt resistor is welded. A single-side of the shunt resistor is exposed on top of the housing member. The printed circuit board is inserted in a substrate insertion part. A soldering combing gold is exposed in the substrate insertion part.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery sensor for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery sensor is increased, and the manufacturing cost is reduced. The battery sensor is easy to install, and the degree of the freedom is increased. The productivity is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery sensor.    Shunt resistor (10)    Printed circuit board (20)    Substrate connection terminal (21)    Terminal member (30)    Housing member (40)
NOVELTY - A de-sulfuring apparatus has energy generation source which obtains driving energy of vehicles by the reaction using external air of vehicles. A desulfurization chamber (30) is provided in between feed path of external air to upstream of generation source. The desulfurization chamber contains desulfurizing agent for removing sulfur component.    USE - De-sulfuring apparatus is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The de-sulfuring apparatus effectively removes sulfur component from external air supplied to energy generation source in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory view of de-sulfuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generator (10)    De-sulfurizer (11)    Desulfurization chamber (30)    Fuel cell (40)    Power conversion device (50)
NOVELTY - The gas holder (2) has a nozzle (11) that is attached to liner (20), and fiber is wound over outer peripheral surfaces of liner and nozzle so that the fiber reinforcement resin layer (21) is formed. A sintered-metal layer (A) is formed in the outer peripheral surface of the nozzle and is provided to discharge the gas on boundary of fiber layer and liner.    USE - High pressure gas holder for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, and fixed installation in residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The gas entered the boundary of fiber reinforced resin layer and liner is discharged so that the transformation of linear can be prevented. Hence, the durability of gas holder can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the high pressure gas holder .    High pressure gas holder (2)    Nozzle (11)    Liner (20)    Fiber reinforcement resin layer (21)    Sintered-metal layer (A)
NOVELTY - The display device (1) has a temperature sensor (10) that measures the ambient temperature of the LCD (2). A heater (3) adjusts the ambient temperature of the LCD. A heater drive unit (4) drives the heater. The heater drive unit supplies the electric current to the heater when the measured temperature of the LCD is less than the operating range of LCD.    USE - Display device for fuel cell power generating device (claimed). Can also be used in water heater, engine electric power generating system and gas electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heater drive unit supplies the electric current to the heater when the measured temperature of the LCD is less than the operating range of LCD. Hence the ambient temperature of the LCD is adjusted automatically. The LCD can display the information clearly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus installed with display device; and    (2) fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the display device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display device (1)    LCD (2)    Heater (3)    Heater drive unit (4)    Temperature sensor (10)
NOVELTY - A flow control valve (111) arranged downstream of a regulator (110), sets the flow volume of fuel gas. A pressure sensor (103) detects the pressure inside the fuel gas holder (101). The flow-control valve is controlled so that the flow volume of fuel gas passing through the valve is not less than the flow volume when the holder pressure is larger than preset pressure.    USE - Fuel gas supply apparatus of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas can be supplied continuously by controlling the opening degree of the flow-control valve without refilling the fuel gas to the fuel gas holder and usage-amount of fuel gas can be increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel gas supply apparatus.    Fuel gas supply apparatus (100)    High pressure fuel gas holder (101)    Pressure sensor (103)    Regulator (110)    Flow control valve (111)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has circulation pump (218) to supply reactive gas to main hydrogen supply manifold (124). A secondary hydrogen valve (216) supplies reactive gas to auxiliary hydrogen supply manifold (126). The reactive gas supplied by secondary hydrogen valve is dried with respect to the reactive gas supplied by circulation pump.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reactive gas supplied by secondary hydrogen valve is dried with respect to the reactive gas supplied by circulation pump, the influence on gas supply by the presence of moisture content in the auxiliary hydrogen supply manifold is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (100)    Main hydrogen supply manifold (124)    Auxiliary hydrogen supply manifold (126)    Secondary hydrogen valve (216)    Circulation pump (218)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has a connection board (6) that electrically connects between the external terminals of cells (1a,1b) arranged in parallel. The connection board has a connection portion (5) and a welding portion (4), and is welded to a sealing board (3) of the bottom face (2) of the battery case of the cells through a projection (8) in the welding portion. A groove is formed in the welding portion direction.    USE - Assembled battery used in electrically assisted bicycle, lawn mover, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the groove is formed in direction of welding portion at ends of connection board, the burden placed on the welding point is reduced when external force of twisting direction is added. Hence the fall of welding strength by the twist of connection board, raise of electrical resistance, and deformation of the battery case and sealing board can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the assembled battery.    Cells (1a,1b)    Bottom face of the battery case (2)    Sealing board (3)    Welding portion (4)    Connection portion (5)    Connection board (6)    Projection (8)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2), and non-aqueous electrolyte containing cyclic carbonate which has carbon-carbon double bond and bis-fluorosulfonyl imide anion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply of electronic devices, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has excellent output characteristics, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Polar group (4)    Metal resin compound film (5)
NOVELTY - The device has fuel gas pipes (2-5) that are sealed by shutoff valves (12,13,9,10). The liquid passes along liquid entrance and exit (18a) according to pressure change in the gas pipes. A gas pressure relaxation device (17) has a float needle valve (21) that blocks emission of liquid from gas storage tank (18) when discharge amount of liquid from gas storage tank reaches predetermined amount.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of liquid from gas storage tank is prevented. The approach of external air into fuel cell is prevented. The height of gas-pressure relaxation device is reduced. The need for motive power source that controls opening and closing of apparatus and shutoff valve is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device.    Fuel gas pipes (2-5)    Shutoff valves (9,10,12,13)    Gas-pressure relaxation device (17)    Gas storage tank (18)    Liquid entrance and exit (18a)    Float needle valve (21)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode layer (3), a negative electrode layer (4) and an electrolyte solution (6) which is filled between positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer. The positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer contain metal particles for pore formation.    USE - Secondary battery is used for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery having excellent capacitance is manufactured economically. The shape of the pore in the positive electrode layer of the secondary battery is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Electrolyte solution (6)    Positive electrode active material (7)    Secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - A main cooling circuit (2) supplies coolant to the cooling path (10) of fuel cell (1) and cools the fuel cell. A branch circuit (3) supplies coolants which are branched and provided from the main cooling circuit. A temperature detection unit (35) detects the temperature of coolant flows through the branch circuit. A control unit (5) determines the increase in electrical conductivity of coolant flows through the cooling path of fuel cell based on physical quantity regarding the temperature of branch circuit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in electrical conductivity of coolant flows through the cooling path of fuel is detected efficiently at low cost. Thereby, the clogging generated in the flow path of branch circuit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Main cooling circuit (2)    Branch circuit (3)    Control unit (5)    Cooling path (10)    Branch circuit temperature detection unit (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has an exhaust pipe (12) that discharges exhaust gas from gas flow path of a fuel cell (10). An air supply unit (40) performs scavenging of the gas flow path of the fuel cell at the time of stop of electric power generation. A control unit (70) changes the position of the exhaust port of the exhaust pipe or direction of exhaust gas at the time of stop of electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outflow of water from the exhaust pipe can be suppressed and discharge of water with respect to the pedestrian can be eliminated. The need for storing water generated at the time of generation of electric power can be eliminated. Thus gas flow path of the fuel cell can be scavenged at the time of stop of electric power generation, while suppressing enlargement of the vehicle mounting the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the vehicle and schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Exhaust pipe (12)    Scavenging-air supply unit (40)    Control unit (70)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (32) having pair of anode pole separator and cathode pole separator formed in fuel cell laminated portion (10). The reactive gas flow path is positioned in lamination direction edge portion of fuel cell laminated portion. The heaters (12,14) are formed in upstream area and downstream area of reactive gas flow path of cathode pole separator. The emitted heat amount control unit which controls emitted heat amount distribution is provided inside the heater placed in upstream area and downstream area.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can suppress the temperature difference generated in edge portion of fuel cell positioned at the lamination direction edge portion of fuel cell laminated portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell laminated portion (10)    Heaters (12,14)    Cathode gas inlet tube (24)    Fuel cell (32)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus (10) has battery groups (BG1-BG4) that are arranged in a battery box (3) in which the inflow and outflow ports (4,5) of the cooling liquid (CL) are provided opposing the parallelepiped shape of the battery group. The batteries (1) located at both ends of the group contact the sides of the box. The flow path (2) of the cooling liquid is provided horizontally between the batteries arranged orthogonal to an opposing direction of the ports.    USE - Battery apparatus for use in EV and hybrid EV (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery apparatus can be cooled effectively without the deformation of the batteries by the temperature change, as the flow path is provided horizontally between the batteries arranged orthogonal to the opposing direction of the ports.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery apparatus.    Battery (1)    Flow path (2)    Battery box (3)    Inflow port (4)    Outflow port (5)    Battery apparatus (10)    Battery groups (BG1-BG4)    Cooling liquid (CL)
NOVELTY - The hybrid electric power generating apparatus has a gas turbine (2) through which exhaust gas of compressor (22) is supplied to a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (1) used for electric power generation. A fuel-supply unit supplies fuel to the SOFC. A control unit (6) controls the fuel-supply and gas-supply rates with respect to SOFC by controlling fuel-supply unit and gas turbine, respectively, based on the pressure-altitude data obtained from aircraft data bus (61).    USE - Hybrid electric power generating apparatus for aircraft (claimed). Can also be used in vessel, motor vehicle, portable generator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Stable and more efficient electric power generation can be easily achieved at low cost by hybrid electric power generating apparatus of simpler structure, by supplying fuel or gas to the fuel cell used in aircraft according to the changes in environment and operating state of aircraft, even when high-altitude flight is performed by aircraft. Energy-saving driving of aircraft corresponding to electric power load can be easily achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    SOFC (1)    Gas turbine (2)    Control unit (6)    Compressor (22)    Data bus (61)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation with the generator is started when starting a gas turbine (2) by supplying the combustion gas generated with the combustor (33) to the turbine. The temperature of a solid state fuel cell (SOFC) (1) is raised by supplying hot air generated by heat exchange with exhaust gas from the compressor (22) in heat exchanger and high temperature exhaust gas of turbine to the SOFC. The fuel is supplied from fuel-supply source to SOFC with hot air. The electric power generation is started by SOFC after temperature of SOFC reaches preset temperature.    USE - Electric power system mounted in aircraft (claimed). Can also be used in motor vehicle and vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the electric power system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    SOFC (1)    Gas turbine (2)    Compressor (22)    Combustor (33)    Modifier (34)
NOVELTY - A communication path (171b) in a connection wall portion (171) connects the exterior and inside of a battery case (110). An automatic opening-closing mechanism (160) obstructs the communication path if internal pressure of the battery case is below preset value and opens the communication path to discharge gas if internal pressure of battery case exceeds the preset value. A forced opening-closing mechanism (180) blocks communication path again after forcedly opening the communication path when internal pressure of the battery case is below preset value.    USE - Safety device for closed storage battery (claimed) used in motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas within the battery case is discharged outside easily for any number of times by forced opening-closing mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the safety device.    Battery case (110)    Automatic opening-closing mechanism (160)    Connection wall portion (171)    Communication path (171b)    Forced opening-closing mechanism (180)
NOVELTY - The graphite particle droplets (CD) are distributed as dotted structure on an amorphous carbon film on which a coating layer is formed is arranged above a metal foil (30). The holes (BH) of porous graphite are distributed inside the surface of a target (110) by a bipolar sputter apparatus (100).    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode foil of non-aqueous electrolyte battery electrode. Uses include but are not limited to drive power for propagation of hybrid electric vehicles, portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electro conductivity of coating layer can be improved as the amorphous carbon film contains graphite particles distributed in dotted structure. The generation of fluorides and oxides on the surface of the metal foil can be prevented reliably even when the positive electrode foil touches the electrolyte solution as the amorphous carbon film covers the surface of the metal foil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of positive electrode board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of bipolar sputter apparatus and enlarged view of elements of target. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metal foil (30)    Bipolar sputter apparatus (100)    Target (110)    Hole (BH)    Graphite particle droplet (CD)
NOVELTY - A controlling-valve (10) type lead storage battery contains positive electrode plate (1) including lead oxide as positive electrode active material, negative electrode plate (2) including spongy lead as negative electrode active material, and mat-form separator (3) containing glass fiber as main component and has fiber density of 0.10 g/cm3 during battery case (6) chemical formulation using sulfuric acid. The positive electrode active material is formed using a paste which is obtained by mixing lead powder containing minium, water and dilute sulfuric acid as main component.    USE - Controlling-valve type lead storage battery is used for motor vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The controlling-valve type lead storage battery has improved cyclic characteristics and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controlling-valve type lead storage battery contains positive electrode plate including lead oxide as positive electrode active material, negative electrode plate including spongy lead as negative electrode active material, and mat-form separator containing glass fiber as main component and has fiber density of 0.10 g/cm3 during battery case chemical formulation using sulfuric acid (30-34 mass%). The positive electrode active material is formed using a paste which is obtained by mixing lead powder containing 3-10 mass% of minium, water and dilute sulfuric acid as main component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the controlling-valve type lead storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (6)    Controlling valve (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a laminated structure accumulating single cells having a pair of separators (107a,107c) which clamps membrane electrode assembly (MEA). A pair of end plate (30) arranged on both ends of laminated structure is clamped. The laminated structure is surrounded by a band (60) for applying load. Several manifold holes (71-73) are provided for supplying and discharging reactive gas or cooling water to MEA, are formed in separator. An elastic structure (50) provided for applying load to MEA through end plate is arranged on center axis line of manifold hole.    USE - Polyelectrolyte type fuel cell used for power supply of electric vehicles and fixed type component-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening pressure to the band along circumference of manifold hole is maintained by arranging the elastic structure on the center axis line of manifold hole such that polyelectrolyte type fuel cell with high sealing performance can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front and top views of the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    End plate (30)    Elastic structure (50)    Band (60)    Manifold holes (71-73)    Separators (107a,107c)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a pair of current collection boards(12a,12c) in both ends of a laminated structure (11) consisting of single cells. A pair of end plates (13a,13c) are provided at the outer sides of the board. A fastening jig fasten between the end plates is provided with several coil springs (14a,14c) for providing thrust among single cells between the laminated structure and board. A portion of coil spring is inserted into a recess. The coil springs are held by holding structures formed by convex portion that is provided in inner wall face of end plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack used for power supply of electric vehicle and fixed type component-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and separator is maintained uniformly since the coil springs are held by holding structures formed by convex portion that is provided in inner wall face of end plate such that current density distribution is generated during electric power generation. The local deterioration of MEA is suppressed and the durability of the fuel cell stack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (11)    Current collection boards (12a,12c)    End plates (13a,13c)    Coil springs (14a,14c)
NOVELTY - A waste gas heat exchanger (5) performs heat recovery from waste gas output from combustion unit (31) of hydrogen production apparatus (2) and passes waste gas through the waste gas flow path (22) in hot water storage circulation circuit (9). A cathode gas heat exchanger (6) performs heat recovery from cathode gas from cathode (33) of fuel cell (1) and passes cathode gas through cathode gas flow path (23). The waste gas heat exchanger and cathode gas heat exchanger are arranged in parallel.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system for use in domestic and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature difference between the warm water from hot water storage tank and heat exchangers are large, the exhaust heat recovery efficiency is high. The height of the system is reduced by the parallel arrangement of waste gas heat exchanger and cathode off-gas heat exchanger. The energy-saving property of system is improved by using simple procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Hydrogen production apparatus (2)    Waste gas heat exchanger (5)    Cathode gas heat exchanger (6)    Hot water storage circulation circuit (9)    Waste gas flow path (22)    Cathode gas flow path (23)    Combustion unit (31)    Cathode (33)
NOVELTY - The flow-path structure has a flow-path (14) that is formed in the inner wall surface of the laminated substrates (1-6). The fluid is circulated in the flow-path. An electronic component is mounted on the outer periphery surface of the flow-path. The portion of the copper foils (7,8) formed on the surface of the respective substrates (1,6) along the lamination direction are removed while forming the protective layer on the surface of the flow-path and electronic component.    USE - Flow-path structure for electric power generation cell module of portable apparatus e.g. laptop computer (from drawings). Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the flow-path due to the heat and pressure can be suppressed reliably. Thus, the moisture resistance, heat resistance and the chemical-resistance of the electronic component are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of flow-path structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of flow-path structure.    Laminated substrates (1-6)    Copper foils (7,8)    Flow-path (14)
NOVELTY - A purge valve discharges water content in anode flow path of the fuel cell. A differential pressure is generated between inflow and outflow ports of anode path if anode gas is supplied in the anode flow path. A control apparatus determines whether to perform waste water purge control based on moisture content remaining in the anode flow path. The control apparatus performs waste water purge control when load driving time is more than preset waste water valid time and differential pressure in the anode flow path is more than preset waste water effective pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load can be driven continuously without stopping the fuel cell system during high-load requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the waste water purge control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises mixture (5-75 mass parts) of primary positive electrode active material and secondary positive electrode active material, and tertiary positive electrode active material (15-45 mass parts). The primary positive electrode active material and secondary positive electrode active material includes an oxide of two different types of spinel structure containing lithium and manganese as essential component. The tertiary positive electrode active material contains oxide of layer structure containing lithium and nickel.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically-driven motorbike, uninterruptible power supply, power tool, digital camera and portable music apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery comprising positive electrode has excellent durability and quick-charging characteristics. The deterioration of capacitance of the lithium secondary battery is suppressed.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a case (10) that accommodates the heat exchange medium such as insulation oil. The oil is circulated in the case based on the operation of a fan (40) for performing the heat exchange operation between the secondary batteries (21) such as lithium ion battery accommodated in a container (10A). The oil supply flow-path is provided in another container (10B) which is arranged with respect to the container (10A) along the preset direction such that the size of the container (10B) is thinner than the size of the container (10A).    USE - Power supply device e.g. battery pack of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the size of the container having oil supply flow-path is thinner than size of container having secondary batteries, the heat generated in the secondary batteries can be dissipated reliably without enlarging the size of the case of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal structural view of battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Case (10)    Containers (10A,10B)    Secondary battery (21)    Fan (40)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a battery unit (10) containing several cells that are arranged in direction orthogonal to one end surface. The cells are mutually connected electrically and the lower and upper bands restrict the movement of the cells. A conductive structure is arranged in the band for electrically connecting a predetermined cell in the battery unit and an external apparatus.    USE - Battery pack for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and the cost of the battery pack are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack and the junction box.    Battery pack (1)    Battery unit (10)    Pack case (11)    Junction box (20)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises positive electrode, negative electrode containing lithium titanium complex oxide, and nonaqueous electrolyte containing ethyl acetate, methyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethylpropionate and/or methyl propionate as solvent.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle. The shape of battery may be square shape, ellipse, cylinder shape, coin-shaped, button shape and sheet form battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high energy efficiency in low input output area.
NOVELTY - The connection cable (20) has a connector (21) incorporating a filter circuit (25) for blunting the voltage that is provided as input to a direct current (DC)-DC converter unit (12) from a fuel cell (11). The DC-DC converter unit transforms the output voltage of fuel cell.    USE - Connection cable for fuel cell system (claimed) of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The filter circuit can be replaced simply and the size of the DC-DC converter unit can be reduced such that connection cable for fuel cell system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the connection cable used for the input side of DC-DC converter unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    DC-DC converter unit (12)    Connection cable (20)    Connector (21)    Filter circuit (25)
NOVELTY - A sensor detects the level of water in the water tank. A flowmeter detects flow volume of water and a residual amount detector detects the residual amount of fuel in the fuel storage portion. The temperature sensors detect the temperatures of the vaporizer vaporizing the fuel and water, and modifier producing hydrogen from the air-fuel mixture of water. An acquisition unit (106) acquires the present position of electronic device. A communication unit (107) transmits information detected by sensor, flowmeter and acquisition unit to the information processing server.    USE - Electronic device e.g. notebook-type personal computer for fuel cell management system (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, digital camera, wristwatch, personal digital assistant and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - More stable fuel cell system and portable electronic device which can be exposed different environmental conditions can be obtained efficiently by analyzing the operation conditions of the fuel cell at different environments through the collection of dynamic factor, hardware requirement and the operational information of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display (104)    Input device (105)    Positional information acquisition unit (106)    Communication unit (107)    CPU (108)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates the contact resistance generated between the components in the fuel cell stack, based on the fastening load of the stack. A detection unit detects the impedance of the stack, and an estimation unit estimates the water content inside the stack, based on internal resistance of fuel cell in the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water content in the fuel cell stack can be estimated with sufficient precision, and the influence of contact resistance can be effectively excluded from an impedance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operations involved in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (10) has positive electrode (13) that is included with positive electrode collector (20), and positive electrode compound-material layer (21), and negative electrode (14) that is included with negative electrode collector (23), and negative electrode compound-material layer (24). A coating layer is formed on the surfaces of joining tabs (25).    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion capacitor, and lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electrical storage device without lithium pole, electrical storage device of winding type, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since coating layer is formed in the surfaces of joining tabs, adhesion of electrolyte solution with respect to surfaces of joining tabs can be prevented, and metal precipitation with respect to negative electrode collector can be suppressed. Hence damage of the device is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (10)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode collector (20)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (21)    Negative electrode collector (23)    Negative electrode compound-material layer (24)    Joining tab (25)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode structure (10) has an electrolytic membrane (1) that is arranged between an anode catalyst layer (2) and a cathode catalyst layer (3). The ratio of proton conductor of the cathode catalyst layer per unit volume of high-humidity area (3a) is set to be more than proton conductor of the catalyst layer per unit volume of low-humidity area (3b).    USE - Membrane electrode structure for fuel cell (claimed) for domestic application and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the proton conduction resistance of the catalyst layer of the membrane electrode structure can be suppressed by suitably setting ratio of proton conductor of the cathode catalyst layer. Hence, the deterioration of catalyst metal of membrane electrode structure can be suppressed by increasing pH value of proton conductor of catalyst layer. The performance decrement of the membrane electrode structure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode structure.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    High humidity region (3a)    Low humidity region (3b)    Membrane electrode structure (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode layer (1), sulfide type electrolyte film (2) and negative electrode layer (3) made of malleable metal such as lithium or indium that are stacked together. The surface and edge portion of the negative electrode layer side of the electrode film is covered by the negative electrode layer such that the solid electrolyte film is not exposed to the surface of the electric power generation element (5).    USE - Solid type battery e.g. all solid type lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of information equipment such as personal computer (PC), video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus, and for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solid electrolyte film is not exposed, the moisture content and the solid electrolyte film is prevented from touching directly. Hence the generation of hydrogen sulfide and deterioration of the solid electrolyte film is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the solid type battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Sulfide type electrolyte film (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Electric power generation element (5)    Solid type battery (10)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material has a low-crystalline carbon layer on the surface. The size (Lc) of the microcrystal analyzed by X-ray diffraction method is 20-90 nm, and the average face distance (d002) is 0.3354-0.3370 nm. The average particle diameter is 1-40 mu m.    USE - Material is used for negative electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid capacitors, mobile telephones, personal computers, and video cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode material provides lithium ion secondary batteries having high output characteristics and capacitance at low temperature.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material has crystalline deposit of low carbonaceous substance formed on portion(s) of the surface of graphitized material of mesophase carbon pellet base material. The base material is formed by pulverizing mesophase carbon pellet and graphitizing.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed). Can also be used for fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The lightweight lithium ion secondary battery comprising the material has excellent battery characteristics, charging and discharging characteristics, capacitance and rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The structure (30) has positive electrode fitting portion (32) and negative electrode fitting portion (31). A capacitor cell (20) with casing (21) has positive and negative electrodes (22,23) at respective ends. The negative and positive electrode fitting portions are fitted to the negative and positive electrodes of different capacitor cells.    USE - Connection structure for capacitor cell of fuel cell electric power system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the negative and positive electrode fitting portions are fitted to the negative and positive electrodes of different capacitor cells, the welding quality is improved. The connection resistance and size are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows exploded views of the connection structure.    Capacitor cell (20)    Casing (21)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Connection structure (30)    Negative electrode fitting portion (31)    Positive electrode fitting portion (32)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has several elliptical-shaped capacitor elements (1) that are arranged in a case (7) along the orthogonal direction. The electrodes (1a) are arranged on both the sides of the capacitors elements that are joined by the respective bus-bars (3,4). The mold resin (8) is poured into the case such that the mold resin is filled in the gap formed between the capacitor elements.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration generated in the elliptical-shaped capacitor elements while applying the alternating voltage is suppressed reliably. Thus, the short-circuit generated between the elliptical-shaped capacitor elements of the case mold type capacitor is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the planar sectional view, front sectional view and side surface sectional view of case mold type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Elliptical-shaped capacitor elements (1)    Electrodes (1a)    Bus-bars (3,4)    Case (7)    Mold resin (8)
NOVELTY - An electrical equipment switch (46) connects a vehicle battery (41) or an operation battery (42) alternatively to a starter motor (35) and an electronic control unit (ECU) (49). A control unit (48) connects the operation battery to the starter motor and ECU by the electrical equipment switch.    USE - Electric power supply system for working vehicle (claimed) such as high-lift truck and crane.    ADVANTAGE - The starter motor can be driven efficiently to start the engine, even if the electric power of vehicle battery is consumed by the working machine. The electric current is limited by the connection control unit if residual amount of operation battery reaches below predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of working vehicle electric power supply system.    Starter motor (35)    Vehicle battery (41)    Operation battery (42)    Electrical equipment switch (46)    Control unit (48)    ECU (49)
NOVELTY - A failure detection unit (71) detects failure of diodes (61-63) if detected temperature of one diode exceeds fixed temperature. A diode protection unit (72) limits current limiting value of a fuel cell (10) based on diode failure detection, and protects the diodes when fuel cell output current exceeds reduced current limiting value. The diode temperature is lower than fixed temperature if detected temperature is set to output maximum current from fuel cell after the diode temperature exceeds detected temperature until the output reduction response time of fuel cell passes.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the current limiting value of the fuel cell is reduced, the remaining diodes are protected and the stop of vehicle drive is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Diodes (61-63)    Electronic control unit (70)    Failure detection unit (71)    Diode protection unit (72)
NOVELTY - The electric equipment (5) has a housing (20) provided with a control board (7) that controls a power module (15). The power module is connected to a capacitor (10). The electric charge from the capacitor is discharged by a discharge resistor (12). The discharge resistor is positioned in the upper side of the control board and made to contact with the inner surface (21a) of the upper portion (21) of the housing.    USE - Electric equipment e.g. direct current (DC) to DC converter of vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The condensation of water droplet on the control board is prevented by attaching the discharge resistor to the upper portion of the housing. The heater is not required, and hence the number of components is reduced. The heat from the discharge resistance can be thermally radiated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the DC to DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric equipment (5)    Control board (7)    Capacitor (10)    Discharge resistor (12)    Power module (15)    Housing (20)    Upper portion (21)    Inner surface (21a)
NOVELTY - The brushless motor (M) has a switching element (9) that switches electricity supplied to an electromagnet. An inner case (6) has a bus bar that supplies electricity to the electromagnet through the switching element. An engagement structure fixed to a motor housing, has element locking pieces (12) for engaging the switching element. The engagement structure has case locking pieces (13) for engaging the inner case.    USE - Brushless motor for driving fan used for cooling radiator and capacitor of passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switching element and the inner case are fixed to the motor housing by using single engagement structure, and hence number of fixing operations is reduced and the cost of the motor is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the motor.    Inner case (6)    Switching element (9)    Element locking piece (12)    Case locking piece (13)    Brushless motor (M)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a current sensor (11) that detects electric current flowing into a vehicle current consumer (23) from a direct current power supply. The vehicle current consumer is made to consume power, while a control apparatus (30) sets a connection unit (40) so as to connect vehicle current consumer with DC power supply. The presence and absence of the disconnection of path such as a power source line (PL2) and a grounding line (SL) providing electric current to vehicle current consumer, is detected based on the output of the current sensor.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since disconnection path is detected based on the output of current sensor, the failure discovery rate is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensor (11)    Vehicle current consumer (23)    Control apparatus (30)    Connection unit (40)    Power source line (PL2)    Grounding line (SL)
NOVELTY - A grommet main structure (20) has a groove (22) that extends in annular form on the outer periphery of a through-hole (21). The grommet main structure has deformed shape including a thickness portion (26) in which length (L1) between through-hole and groove is relatively large, and thin portion (27) in which length (L2) between through-hole and groove is relatively small. A bead (31) protruded from the bottom wall of the groove is formed in the thickness portion.    USE - Grommet used in under-floor and engine compartment of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance between the cable and the grommet is improved, while increasing the sealing degree of case structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for attachment structure of grommet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the deformed shape grommet.    Grommet main structure (20)    Through-hole (21)    Groove (22)    Thickness portion (26)    Thin portion (27)    Bead (31)
NOVELTY - The system has a number controller that controls the number of electric power generating apparatuses (104,107) involved in the electric power generation process. The number controller decreases the number of electric power generating apparatus that generates the power, when the average electric power generation amount is more than the predetermined threshold value and vice-versa. The average electric power generation amount is determined based on the total electricity demand of loads (103,107) and number of electric power generating apparatuses.    USE - Distributed energy-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of the generated electric power is optimized efficiently. The fluctuating load demand can be managed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of distributed energy-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the distributed energy-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power network (100)    Communication network (101)    Control device (102)    Loads (103,107)    Electric power generating apparatuses (104,107)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a load measurement unit that measures the load of electric energy required by the factory (21). A meter reads the electric energy data utilized by the factory at preset timing. A selection unit selects the auxiliary fuel cell (22) in addition to the main fuel cell (51) when the read electric energy data exceeds threshold value. A supply unit supplies the electric energy generated by the auxiliary fuel cell to the factory, in addition to the electric energy supplied by the main fuel cell.    USE - System for supplying electric power, water and gas to factory, apartment house, office, and individual residence.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively provides the additional electric energy with respect to the requirement of the electric energy in the factory by selecting the fuel cell in addition to the main electric source, thus achieving highly reliable electric energy supply system without increasing the cost complexities associated with electric energy supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric energy supply system (20)    Factory (21)    Auxiliary fuel cell (22)    Watt-hour meter reading unit (31)    Main fuel cell (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a compact steel plate on a fixing worktable detection pedestal and ensuring one side of the plate to be touched with atmosphere. A vacuum air pump is opened to vacuumize a seal chamber, and a characteristic parameter of pressure change of the chamber is calculated. A solid oxidation fuel cell is installed on the fixing worktable detection pedestal such that a side of the fuel cell is in touch with the atmosphere. The characteristic parameter of a pressure change fuel cell is calculated. A solid oxidation fuel cell sample is improved if the parameters are similar.    USE - Method for hunting leak of a solid oxidation fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be performed conveniently. The structure of the cell is rational and practical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid oxidation fuel cell leak hunting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a solid oxidation fuel cell leak hunting method.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal-combustion engine (12) e.g. petrol engine, for driving a vehicle. An on-board supply system (10) supplies electrical energy to an electrical load (14), and comprises a generator (22) that is propelled by the internal-combustion engine for generating electrical energy. An electrical starter (16) starts the internal-combustion engine. An energy storage (24) i.e. rechargeable battery, stores the electrical energy. The on-board supply system comprises another generator (30) e.g. thermoelectrical generator, supplied with fuel for generating electrical energy.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. passenger car. Can also be used for a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electrical energy is independent of operating conditions of the vehicle even during idle time, and one of the generators is dimensioned with small size, so that weight, place and cost of the vehicle are reduced, without impairing reliability of the starting procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an on-board supply system of a motor vehicle.    On-board supply system (10)    Internal-combustion engine (12)    Electrical load (14)    Electrical starter (16)    Generators (22, 30)    Energy storage (24)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (3) for generating electric current. The fuel cell comprises an anode side (5) and a cathode side (6). An oxidant supply device (10) supplies an oxidant to a residual gas burner (7). A reformer (2) generates reformat gas containing hydrogen gas. The reformat gas is supplied to the anode side of the fuel cell. The fuel cell and the residual gas burner are connected such that anode exhaust gas is supplied from the anode side of the fuel cell to the gas burner and burner exhaust gas of the gas burner is supplied to the cathode side of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell and the residual gas burner are connected such that anode exhaust gas is supplied from the anode side of the fuel cell to the gas burner and burner exhaust gas of the gas burner is supplied to the cathode side of the fuel cell, so that structure of the fuel cell system is extremely simplified as number of components is reduced, thus realizing the fuel cell system in a cost-effective manner. The cathode gas in the remainder gas burner is strongly pre-heated, so that starting time of the vehicle is reduced, thus positively influencing system performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit-diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode side (5)    Cathode side (6)    Residual gas burner (7)    Oxidant supply device (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) for generating electric current (5) from hydrogenous anode gas (6) and oxygenic cathode gas (7). A residual gas burner (3) is arranged downstream to the fuel cell for burning hydrogenous anode exhaust gas (13) by oxygenic cathode exhaust gas (15). An oxidation catalyst (24) is provided with a mixer structure (45) for mixing the gas flowing through the oxidation catalyst, where the mixer structure is catalytically and actively coated and comprises a piece of integral or separately manufactured structural element.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply of an air conditioning system in a motor vehicle i.e. commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixer structure is integrated into the oxidation catalyst to achieve homogenization of the gas flowing through the catalyst, thus improving conversion rate of the catalyst and reducing thermal load of the catalyst, and hence extending service life of the catalyst. The heat energy extracted from the burner exhaust gas downstream to the catalyst reduces calorific loss of the system, thus increasing efficiency of the system. The catalyst reduces emission of pollutant from the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Residual gas burner (3)    Electric current (5)    Hydrogenous anode gas (6)    Oxygenic cathode gas (7)    Hydrogenous anode exhaust gas (13)    Oxygenic cathode exhaust gas (15)    Oxidation catalyst (24)    Mixer structure (45)
NOVELTY - The connector has a current conductor provided between contact pieces and made of electrically conductive plastic. Metallic portions and electrically conducting portions in form of carbon fibers, disks, or beads are arranged in the electrically conductive plastic as a conductive filler material, where the fibers, disks, or beads are metallically coated. Carbon nano-tubes and anthracite coal dust are arranged in the electrically conductive plastic as the conductive filler material. Minerals and ceramics are arranged in the conductive plastic. The metallic portions are made of copper and tin.    USE - Terminal connector for batteries of a motor vehicle and an industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The current conductor is provided between the contact pieces and made of electrically conductive plastic, thus simplifying the manufacturing of the terminal connector, and hence reducing the weight of the terminal connector, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the terminal connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a terminal connector for batteries.
NOVELTY - The system (1) performs heat transfer from a fuel tank (2) by positioning the fuel tank and battery (3) of vehicle in a state closely contacting with each other, to cool the battery. The structures of mounting the battery in upper portion and lower portion of the fuel tank are provided.    USE - Cooling system of automotive battery installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The property of mounting battery in vehicle is improved, while increasing the durability of the automotive battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of automotive battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the cooling system of automotive battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling system (1)    Fuel tank (2)    Battery (3)    Case (31)    Battery pack (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a ramjet wheel thruster for collecting and ramming air through a wind turbine electric generator, when the air passes through an electric power passenger vehicle. The compressed air exits through a rear booster generator for passing through the ramjet wheel thrusters.    USE - Wind turbine electric generator system for collecting and ramming air in an electric power passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that to provide an acceleration boost for the electric power passenger vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind turbine electric generator system.
NOVELTY - The method involves coupling a drive unit (16) i.e. electric machine, to another drive unit (12) i.e. combustion engine, and recovering kinetic energy during braking a hybrid vehicle (50). A transmission unit (18) is coupled to the drive units and a drive axle (24). A transmission ratio of the transmission unit is changed depending on a desired amount of energy recovered by the former drive unit during regenerative braking. A shut-down of the latter drive unit is actively initiated by activating an actuator. The actuator is coupled to a brake pedal and/or to a switch e.g. electronic switch.    USE - Method for operating a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method shut offs one of the drive units and decouples the drive units from a drive train, thus saving energy by saving fuel, and increases amount of recovered energy during regenerative braking by increasing the transmission ratio. The method minimizes time loss for energy recovery, improves possibility to use the drive units for braking, and reduces wear on disc brakes on wheels of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle.    Drive units (12, 16)    Transmission unit (18)    Drive axle (24)    Driven wheels (30)    Hybrid vehicle (50)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a compressor with an associated electrical drive motor. An evaporator is provided with an associated electrical motor driven air moving device and a heat rejection heat exchanger e.g. gas cooler type heat exchanger, with the associated electrical motor driven air moving device. A fuel cell (12) e.g. primary power source, is electrically connected to the motor for supplying electrical power. The fuel cell is connected to a direct current (DC) bus to convert DC to alternating current (AC).    USE - Transport closed-loop refrigeration/air conditioning system for use on a roof in a vehicle e.g. truck/trailer, and tractor that is used for moving the trailer or a refrigerated container (all claimed), for conditioning air within the vehicle. Can also be used for a bus or a recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system conditions air within a vehicle without producing an exhaust gas and noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing electrical power to a transport closed-loop refrigeration/ air conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a transport closed-loop refrigeration/air conditioning system.    Transport closed-loop refrigeration/air conditioning system (11)    Fuel cells (12, 13)
NOVELTY - The chassis has a motor (6) provided on a tail part of a frame main body (3) and connected with a driving axle (9) of a rear wheel transmission shaft through a transmission (5). A power accumulator battery (4) is provided on two sides of the frame main body. An electronic control system (12) is equipped at proper position of the frame main body. A small generator set (7) i.e. small power diesel generator set, for charging the power accumulator battery and a high-power capacitor (8) for complementing service power of the motor are equipped on a tail part of the fame main body.    USE - Chassis for an energy-storage composite power electric coach.    ADVANTAGE - The charging journey continuation mileage of the chassis is about 250 to 450 kilometer, so that maximal grade ability is 25 percentages, and the gas emission of the small generator set meets the European III emission standard, thus ensuring reduced noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an energy-storage composite power electric coach chassis.    Frame main body (3)    Power accumulator battery (4)    Transmission (5)    Motor (6)    Small generator set (7)    High-power capacitor (8)    Driving axle (9)    Electronic control system (12)
NOVELTY - The device has an accumulator including high-pressure oil that drives a hydraulic motor to rotate at high speed, such that a bevel gear connected with the motor drives a driven differential side gear to rotate to realize power output. An electromagnetic clutch is not installed on a front end of a direct current motor, and a direct-alternating converter is installed on a front end of a capacitor. A reversible power element is installed after an output end of a crank recycles braking energy, which is utilized in traction condition.    USE - Automobile brake energy utilizing device. Can also be used for a tractor and a tank.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves fuel and extends service life of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an automobile brake energy utilizing device.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube dispersion liquid contains carbon nanotube dispersed to a fluid medium. The fluid medium contains alcohol solvent and polyvinyl acetal resin.    USE - Carbon nanotube dispersion liquid is used for forming carbon nanotube film (claimed) used as electrostatic prevention film, protective film, semiconductor element material, electrode material for fuel cell, and gas occlusion material.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube dispersion liquid provides carbon nanotube film having excellent electroconductivity, fixing property and semiconductor property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the carbon nanotube dispersion liquid, which involves dispersing carbon nanotube to the fluid medium, placing carbon nanotubes in a container with the medium, and carrying out distributed processing of the content of the container; and    (2) carbon nanotube film, which is formed by providing the carbon nanotube dispersion liquid to a base material.
NOVELTY - The device has a set of plates (P1-P3), a chamber (5) comprising an inlet channel (5a) for a gas stream to be processed. The chamber is delimited by a polymer membrane (6), whose permeability to the vapor is greater than permeability with respect to other gas/vapor. A humidity absorbing layer (G) e.g. silica gel layer, is placed against a membrane's side opposite to the chamber. The surface of the chamber and the membrane is determined for ensuring sufficient desiccation of the stream between the inlet channel and an outlet channel by considering gas rate and presumed gas content in the vapor.    USE - Device for drying gas i.e. air, in an application such as chromatography, air sampling or fuel cell application.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the chamber and the membrane is determined for ensuring sufficient desiccation of the gas stream between the inlet and outlet channels, without altering the content of organic volatile compounds in the gas, thus preventing water condensation, and hence preventing loss of polar compounds, and avoiding failure of sensors. The device permits drying of the humid gas stream, without affecting other components such as ammonia, benzene, toluene or methanol, present in the stream. The device increases dwell time of the sample for permeation of the water, and reduces the dwell time for preventing permeation of other components. The device procures a sufficient surface for ensuring high degree of transfer of water body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas drying device.    Humidity absorbing layer (G)    Plates (P1-P3)    Chamber (5)    Inlet channel (5a)    Polymer membrane (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a detection unit provided with a voltage sensor, a velocity sensor, a current sensor, a temperature sensor, a carbon brush sensor, a brake oil sensor, a manual brake sensor, a lamp signal sensor and a reverse signal sensor. Signal output ends of the voltage sensor, the velocity sensor, the current sensor, the temperature sensor, the carbon brush sensor, the brake oil sensor, the manual brake sensor, the lamp signal sensor and the reverse signal sensor are connected with a CPU whose signal output end is connected with a controller, a motor and a rechargeable battery.    USE - System for managing an electric motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The system detects the temperature, voltage, current, charging and discharging of the battery, temperature of the motor, temperature of the motor controller, abrasion of the motor by the CPU, and reminds the inspection driver when a detected value is not below a set value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric motorcar managing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The discharging method involves conveying a signal from a control device of an actuator to a generator of a vehicle depending upon the signals of a sensor of an actuator control or actuator regulator. An early predicative activation of the generator is caused by conveying the signal. The regulator or control of the electric chassis actuator is based on the change of the vehicle parameters.    USE - Method for discharging the motor vehicle battery by actuating an electric actuator, particularly of a chassis frame actuator of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharging method involves conveying a signal from a control device of an actuator to a generator of a vehicle depending upon the signals of a sensor of an actuator control or actuator regulator, thus ensures to reduce the withdrawal of the charge quantity from the battery during the operation of the actuator without an additional storage, and hence increases the output of the motor vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic current regulating time diagram for a battery loading an electrical chassis actuator operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Running of generator by a current as function of time (A')    Running of actuator by a current as function of time (B)    Loading amount of a battery during operation of actuator (D)    Activation time for generator (t-0)    Operating time for actuator (t-1)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (1) comprises multiple semiconductor circuit elements (2) which are arranged parallel to each other. A freewheel-semiconductor element (3) is arranged in blocking direction parallel to the semiconductor circuit elements. The freewheel semiconductor element is arranged between the semiconductor circuit elements.    USE - Semiconductor module for use in voltage converters and vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The freewheel-semiconductor element is arranged in blocking direction parallel to the semiconductor circuit elements, and hence ensures that the semiconductor module possesses a compact structure and superior heat dissipation characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a semiconductor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor module (1)    Semiconductor circuit element (2)    Freewheel-semiconductor element (3)    Main body part (11)    Electrode connection (15)    Signal connection (16)
NOVELTY - The unit (10) includes an ion-conductive solid electrolyte layer (11) pinched between a catalyst electrode layer (6) and a counter electrode layer (7). The solid electrolyte layer has perfluorocarbon type ion exchangeable polymeric layer (5) that follows the catalyst electrode layer. The counter electrode layer has countless insulation particles (3).    USE - Gas decomposing unit for decomposing and deodorizing exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains efficient operation of gas decomposition unit, even if exposed to high ion electroconductivity and moisture. Improves durability of gas decomposition unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the gas decomposition unit. (Diagram shows non-English language text)    Countless insulation particles (3)    Perfluorocarbon type ion exchangeable polymeric layer (5)    Catalyst electrode layer (6)    Counter electrode layer (7)    Gas decomposing unit (10)    Ion-conductive solid electrolyte layer (11)
NOVELTY - The alkaline storage battery has a negative electrode (11) whose active material is a hydrogen storage alloy with a second component whose alloy stoichiometric mixture ratio with respect to its first component is 3.8 or more. An electrolyte solution mass for the negative electrode is 0.11 grams or more per gram of the hydrogen storage alloy. The ratio of the total surface area of a carbon material with respect to the total surface area of the hydrogen storage alloy is 30 or more.    USE - Alkaline storage battery used in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases active point of hydrogen storage alloy to enable supplying an optimal amount of electrolyte solutions with respect to the periphery of the active point, thus improving the output characteristics of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of alkaline storage battery.    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode collector (15)
NOVELTY - The battery container (20) accommodates the winding electrode structure (30) that is formed by winding the positive electrode sheet (40) on the negative electrode sheet (60). An insulating element (C1) is positioned between the inner wall surface of container and outer peripheral surface of electrode structure. The insulating element is fixed to the preset position while pressing the insulating element by the inner wall surface of container. The electrode structure is pressed by the fixed insulating element so as to fix the electrode structure in the container.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. cylindrical-shaped closed lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in lithium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, or electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The winding electrode structure can be fixed reliably in the battery container. Thus, the movement of the winding electrode structure is suppressed even the vibration is generated while driving the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of closed type battery.    Winding electrode structure (30)    Positive electrode sheet (40)    Negative electrode sheet (60)    Battery container (110)    Insulating element (C1)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic oxidizing polymerization of a compound having an aromatic ring is carried out on an electroconductive substrate (1), to form a fibril-like polymer. The obtained fibril-like polymer is baked, to form carbon fiber (2). The carbon fiber is covered with an electroconductive metal (3). A metal (4) which occludes and desorbs lithium is supported on the electroconductive metal and heated at 200-900 degrees C in vacuum, to obtain negative electrode.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode used for lithium ion battery (claimed) used as auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell electric vehicle, and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery comprising negative electrode has high charging and discharging capacitance, and high-speed charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of negative electrode for lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electroconductive substrate (1)    Carbon fiber (2)    Electroconductive metal (3)    Metal which occludes and desorbs lithium (4)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber paper is cut fiber containing 97.1-99.1 wt.% carbon fiber, and having length of 0.5-5.0 mm, average length of 1.0-3.0 mm. The carbon fiber paper has thickness of 0.14-0.22 mm, porosity of not less than 70%, volume density of 0.36-0.52 g/cm3, gas transmission of not greater than 50 mm water/mm, electric conductivity of not greater than 0.16 MHOcm, weight/area of 40-80 g/m2 and electric resistivity of 0.04-0.05 Omega cm.    USE - A carbon fiber paper for gas diffusion layer of fuel cell electrode (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of carbon fiber paper material, comprising preparing cut carbon fiber with length of 0.5-5.0 mm and average length of 1.0-3.0 mm; dispersing short carbon fiber including polyacrylonitrile carbon fiber and/or asphalt-based carbon fiber, in aqueous phase using less than 1% dispersant to form raw material slurry with 97.1-99.1 wt.% carbon fiber; and obtaining carbon fiber paper material by wet papermaking method.
NOVELTY - The assembly has an inner housing whose end part accommodates a connection terminal (112). Stepped structures are formed in housings (110, 120), and the connection terminal is inserted in a recess portion. An end part of the inner housing covers a connection terminal (122), and an insulating distance (S) is formed from a surface of the connection terminal (112) to an external side of the housings. A protrusion (114) is closely adhered to the connection terminal (112).    USE - Housing assembly for a high voltage connector in a fuel cell vehicle and a hybridized vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stepped structures are formed in the housings, thus securing the insulating distance between the terminal and shield shell. The assembly reduces the size of high voltage connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a housing assembly.    Insulating distance (S)    Housings (110, 120)    Connection terminals (112, 122)    Protrusion (114)    Shield shell (130)
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple prefabricated battery cells (12) closed outwardly by a cell housing (14), where the battery cells are arranged in rows. The housing comprises walls (2-8) engaged at opposite outer areas of a periphery of the battery cells. The walls are deformed against each other in a radial direction of the battery cells, by a retaining unit to radially clamp the battery cells. Each wall of the battery cell comprises a semi-shell-shaped clamping section. The clamping sections rest against axial end sections of the battery cells.    USE - Drive battery assembly for electrical-, fuel cell- or hybrid vehicle i.e. lorry, utilized for transporting people and goods (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing comprises walls engaged at opposite outer areas of the periphery of the battery cells, where the walls are deformed against each other in the radial direction of the battery cells by the retaining unit to radially clamp the battery cells, and comprise the semi-shell-shaped clamping section, thus ensuring a simple built housing that can compensate diameter tolerances of the battery cells, and a position-safe and rattle-free holder. The housing ensures safe heat transfer between the individual battery cells despite inevitable tolerances of the individual parts, during active cooling of the drive battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a drive battery assembly.    Walls (2-8)    Cover (10)    Prefabricated battery cells (12)    Cell housing (14)    Cooling lamellas (16)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a magnetic conductor (120) capable of rotating around a pre-set point as an axle, and a secondary magnetic conductor. A coil (124) is coupled to the magnetic conductor (120) or the secondary conductor. A coil provided in any one of the magnetic conductors, generates an induced electromotive force for supporting the light-emitting unit (10) with needed power.    USE - Light-emitting apparatus used in pedal of manpower vehicle (claimed) such as bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The power-generating module of the light-emitting apparatus can be driven by the operation of the manpower vehicle to generate power needed by the light-emitting apparatus, hence the light-emitting apparatus can provide illumination in an energy-saving way without a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pedal of manpower vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pedal and crank arm of the light-emitting apparatus.    Light-emitting unit (10)    Magnetic conductor (120)    Coil (124)    Main housing (230)    Shaft (232)
NOVELTY - The seal assembly (6) has seals (30,32) that are formed with inner sealing surfaces (52,56) and the outer sealing surfaces (54,58). An interstice (34) is defined between the seals, to receive the to-be-sealed component (8).    USE - Seal assembly for pressure vessel of fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fluid caused when the internal pressure of the component is below and above specific value, can be minimized under various pressures and temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the pressure vessel having the seal assembly.    Seal assembly (6)    To-be-sealed component (8)    Pressure vessel (10)    Seals (30,32)    Inner sealing surfaces (52,56)    Outer sealing surfaces (54,58)
NOVELTY - A DC to DC converter has a phase arm element that consists of an upper arm element and lower arm element between an electric storage apparatus and an electric motor. A cooling device cools the upper arm element with upstream coolant of a folding portion and the lower arm element with the downstream coolant of the folding portion.    USE - Electric vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The DC-DC converter is cooled effectively at the time of regeneration and the electric energy of the vehicle is restored. The cooling device also cools a reactor, so that the need for separate reactor is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of DC to DC converter for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the cooling device.    Cooling device (10)    Reactor (90)    Casing (100)    Cooling fin (120)    Space (122)
NOVELTY - The device has an intake air flow path and discharge air flow path provided integrally in a duct (18) which is provided on one end side of a waterproof case (14). The exit opening (18d) of the intake air flow path is connected to a cooling path, while inlet opening (18e) of the discharge air flow path is connected to another cooling path. The downstream/upstream ends of the cooling paths are connected to an intermediate duct.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device is made compact by integrally providing intake air flow path and discharge air flow path in the duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the power supply device for vehicle.    Waterproof case (14)    Duct (18)    Exit opening (18d)    Inlet opening (18e)    Battery module (24)
NOVELTY - The shut-off valve has a shaft (24) having several grooves (24a) which are arranged in parallel on outer circumferential surface so as to positionally correspond to an engagement hole (23b). Each of the grooves has a depth which is set larger than a difference between diameter of engagement hole and diameter of shaft. The grooves are arranged so that the displacement range of groove is overlapped with displacement range of adjacent other groove in rotation direction in rotation range of shaft based on the open degree of valve element.    USE - Shut-off valve for use in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The perimeter of fitting hole is purged effectively by small valve element and the purge performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fitting hole in the air pressure regulation valve.    Valve main portion (23)    Engagement hole (23b)    Shaft (24)    Grooves (24a)    Bearing (26)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode active material powder contains manganese-containing particles. In a cumulative particle size distribution of particles on volume basis, the particle diameter (D50) as observed from the smaller particle side in 50% cumulation is 0.1-10 mu m, and 90 volume% or more of the particles have a particle diameter of 0.3-3 times the D50 value.    USE - Positive electrode active material powder is used for positive electrode active material for positive electrode of sodium rechargeable battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and dispersion type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material powder has suppressed necessity for sieving. The sodium rechargeable battery containing the active material is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material which is obtained by baking mixture of positive electrode active material powder and sodium compound;    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material powder; and    (3) sodium rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of model explaining production of emulsion in manufacture of positive electrode active material powder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A composite metal oxide contains sodium, manganese and iron or nickel in preset molar ratio.    USE - Composite metal oxide used in positive electrode active material for sodium rechargeable battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, mobile telephones and notebook personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The composite metal oxide provides sodium rechargeable battery using reduced amount of rare earth elements and having higher discharge characteristics after repeated charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite metal oxide contains sodium, manganese and iron or nickel in molar ratio of a:(1-b):b, where a is 0.5-1 and b is 0.001-0.5. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium rechargeable battery, which has positive electrode containing the composite metal oxide.
NOVELTY - A composite metal oxide contains sodium and metal, in molar ratio of 0.5-1:1. The metal is three or more types of metals chosen from manganese, iron, cobalt and nickel.    USE - Composite metal oxide is used for positive-electrode active material for positive electrode of sodium rechargeable battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and dispersion type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Sodium rechargeable battery has large discharge capacity during repeated charging and discharging. The usage amount of lithium in the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the X-ray diffraction pattern of the composite metal oxide having sodium, manganese, cobalt and nickel in the molar ratio of 0.7:0.495:0.495:0.01. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sodium rechargeable battery has a positive electrode containing composite metal oxide, a negative electrode containing carbon material which occlude and desorb sodium ion, and an electrolyte. The composite metal oxide contains sodium and metal. The metal is 2 or more types of metals chosen from manganese, iron, cobalt and nickel. The molar ratio of sodium to the metal is 0.5-1:1.    USE - Sodium rechargeable battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and dispersion type electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium rechargeable battery has high discharge capacity maintenance factor at the time of charging/discharging, excellent cycle characteristics, stability, and has reduced generation of sodium dendrite on the surface of negative electrode. The usage amount of lithium in the battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the discharge capacity maintenance factor in each cycle during charging/discharging test of sodium rechargeable battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrical system (1) has a control device (12) that switches a battery isolator to ON state, for connecting a starting battery pack (6) to a starter motor (10), when a starting signal is received from a starting unit (14). The control device switches the starter motor to OFF state, when the battery isolator is switched from ON state to OFF state, for electrically disconnecting the starting battery pack from the starter motor.    USE - Electrical system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery is improved and power consumption of the battery is reduced, by preventing the overcharging of the batteries using a simple technique. The manufacturing cost of the electrical system is reduced by using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for controlling starter motor and battery isolator; and    (2) computer program product for controlling starter motor and battery isolator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical system.    Electrical system (1)    Battery pack (6)    Starter motor (10)    Control device (12)    Starting unit (14)
NOVELTY - A battery (50) transmits electric power to motors (MG1,MG2). A computation module computes a deterioration factor of battery based on value of electric current flowing through battery. A prohibition module prohibits operation stop of internal combustion engine (22), when computed deterioration factor is equal to or greater than threshold value. A permission module allows operation stop of engine when deterioration factor is below permission threshold value. A controller controls engine and motors, so that power based on set driving force demand is output to driveshaft.    USE - Power output apparatus for driving system of vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of vehicle can be reduced while preventing deterioration of the battery. The operation of internal combustion engine is started according to the state of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) control method of power output apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Engine (22)    Damper (28)    Battery (50)    Motors (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - The device has a main cooling circuit (1) for adjusting temperature of a fuel cell around a set point value. A secondary cooling circuit (2) adjusts the temperature of gas supplied at an input of the fuel cell around another set point value. A heat exchanger (EC) is placed between the main and secondary cooling circuits. A short-circuit valve (7) is mounted on a bypass line (7') for short-circuiting the heat exchanger.    USE - Device for cooling a fuel cell of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid or electric traction motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit valve is mounted on the bypass line for short-circuiting the heat exchanger, thus independently controlling the main and secondary cooling circuits, and hence adjusting the temperature of the fuel cell by the main circuit, without any disturbance by the secondary circuit. The device permits recuperation of the water produced by the cell by condensation, thus ensuring water economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating general architecture of a fuel cell system and cooling circuits.    Heat exchanger (EC)    Main cooling circuit (1)    Secondary cooling circuit (2)    Short-circuit valve (7)    Bypass line (7')
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solar photo-voltaic panel (503) detachably fixed on an inner part of a window (507) or windscreen (504) of a vehicle (501). The solar photo-voltaic panel blocks sun rays entering into the vehicle and converts energy from the sun rays to generate direct current (DC) voltage. A thermoelectric cooling assembly (505) is powered by low DC voltage from the solar photo-voltaic panel. The thermoelectric cooler (508) is provided with a cold side, and an internal heat sink is in thermal contact with the cold side. An external heat sink is in thermal contact with a hot side.    USE - Apparatus for cooling an interior part of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is inexpensive, compact and removable, and prevents temperature inside the vehicle from becoming dangerously high during stationary period in sunny conditions without need for extra battery and expensive design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle interior part cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car with a cooling apparatus.    Vehicle (501)    Solar photo-voltaic panel (503)    Windscreen (504)    Thermoelectric cooling assembly (505)    Window (507)    Thermoelectric cooler (508)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electric motor (21) provided within a frame (11), and a battery pack (22) provided within the frame connected to the motor for energizing the motor. A front part (13) slopes backwardly and upwardly towards a roof (14) of the vehicle. A pair of venturi effect structures (41) is mounted on the roof, where each structure includes a forward facing chamber and a small diameter nozzle tube having an interior wall through which windstream is directed. A wind-electric generator is placed close to a nozzle tube exit opening and connected to a battery charger/regulator (24).    USE - Wind-powered, battery-energized electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery-powered electric motors of the electric vehicles are charged by energy developed from venturi effect enhanced wind-electric generators. The body of the vehicle is highly streamlined with a low drag and energy-efficient design. The frame and body of the vehicle are made of light weight material. The generator, propeller and blades can be easily accessed for repair and replacement purposes. The vehicle reduces dependency on foreign oil and high cost of road transportation fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions and health damaging air pollution, and is susceptible to terrorist attack. The vehicle avoids the need of using wheel well drag, and has energy efficient property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a wind-powered, battery-energized electric vehicle.    Wind-powered battery-energized electric vehicle (10)    Frame (11)    Body (12)    Front part (13)    Roof (14)    Electric motor (21)    Battery pack (22)    Battery charger/regulator (24)    Driveshaft (31)    Rear axle drive wheels (32)    Venturi effect structures (41)
NOVELTY - The tank (10) has a tank main body (11) that is filled with high- pressure gas, and a reinforcement member (12) covering an outer surface of the tank main body and reinforcing the tank main body. The tank main body is provided with an exposed part that is uncovered with the reinforcement member at a position different from an opening part (13). The exposed part is provided on an outer projecting part (15) that is projectably formed outward when the tank main body is manufactured. An electric heater (30) heats the exposed part from the outside of the tank main body.    USE - High-pressure tank for a vehicle (claimed) such as a fuel cell vehicle and a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tank effectively suppresses leakage of gas in an inexpensive manner under low temperature condition and excess reduction in the temperature of the seal member. The tank prevents the sealing properties to degrade even under low temperature condition. The tank main body can be warmed through the exposed part. The tank main body can be safely heated by heating the outer projecting part. The exposed part provided at a position different from the opening part is heated, thus securing the space for mounting the heater easily. The tank is small in size and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a high-pressure tank.    High-pressure tank (10)    Tank main body (11)    Reinforcement member (12)    Opening part (13)    Outer projecting part (15)    Electric heater (30)
NOVELTY - The car has a frame, and a theft-proof lock that is provided with a lock head and a U-shaped lock body. The U-shaped lock body is fixedly connected with the frame, where lock barrel of the U-shaped lock body is connected with a lock head after passing through a battery jar.    USE - Storage battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The lock body is connected with the lock head after passing through the battery jar so as to achieve theft-proof function. The car can prevent the battery jar from stealing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a storage battery.
NOVELTY - The device i.e. wave power generator (10), has a floating buoy (14) and an anchor plate (22) translationally moved relative to each other by state of waves. A translational relative movement is caused between a drill rod (12) and a flywheel (16) such that the flywheel absorbs rotational energy, which is converted into electricity by a generator (18). An overrunning clutch drive (32) i.e. coupling disk, is provided between the drill rod and the flywheel. Coastal power generator housing is made of concrete and/or metal.    USE - Device i.e. wave power generator, for generating electricity from force of waves for a hybrid vehicle and a wind powered two-wheeler.    ADVANTAGE - The translational relative movement is caused between the drill rod and the flywheel such that the flywheel absorbs rotational energy, which is converted into the electricity by the generator, thus efficiently converting the force of waves into electricity with lower production cost in environment friendly and exhaustless manner. The device is simple and cost-effective to manufacture, and includes low dead weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional front view of a wave power generator in wave trough.    Wave power generator (10)    Drill rod (12)    Floating buoy (14)    Flywheel (16)    Generator (18)    Anchor plate (22)    Overrunning clutch drive (32)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a staged damping system with damping elements (6,7,9,10) made of elastomer for mounting functional components (2,3) such as fuel cell stack on a component carrier (8). The component carrier is mounted on the vehicle body (19) by dampening elements (11,12,17,18).    USE - Vibration damping device of functional components such as fuel cell stack, blower, pump, valve and receptacle for operating medium of fuel cell in fuel cell system (all claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The functional components of the fuel cell system are positioned in a particularly vibration-decoupled manner, hence wear, noise and vibration are reduced. The hierarchical, cascaded damping by damping elements, enables preferred reduction in structured-borne noise transmission, hence optimum noise decoupling is achieved by multiple impedance jumps. Excitation of neighboring components, connecting lines or elements of the supporting structure is largely prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of the vibration damping device.    Vibration damping device (1)    Functional components (2,3)    Fuel cell system (5)    Damping elements (6,7-18)    Component carrier (8)    Vehicle body (19)
NOVELTY - A storage battery (11) is connected to MOSFET (13) and diode (14). A primary rectifier capacitor (12) is connected to MOSFET and diode. One end of reactor (15) is connected to connection portion of MOSFET and diode, and other end is connected to output terminal of vehicle-mounted battery and supplemental equipment. A secondary rectifier capacitor (16) is connected to output terminal side of reactor. A control unit switches the MOSFET to ON state, when voltage of storage battery is below the voltage of vehicle-mounted battery at the time of starting the engine.    USE - Control apparatus of electrical storage apparatus for electric power generation and electrical storage unit mounted in moving object e.g. vehicle (all claimed) such as tractor, truck and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching loss of MOSFET and diode can be reduced, so that generation of electromagnetic compatibility noise is suppressed. The reliability of control apparatus is improved. The fuel consumption of vehicle is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power generation and electrical storage unit; and    (2) moving object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the electrical storage apparatus and alternator.    Storage battery (11)    Primary rectifier capacitor (12)    MOSFET (13)    Diode (14)    Reactor (15)    Secondary rectifier capacitor (16)
NOVELTY - An operation mode control unit (40) drives fuel cell main portion (11) in water storage operation mode for generating water forcibly in membrane electrode assembly, and drying operation mode for forcibly drying electrode assembly based on load applied on fuel cell main portion. The control apparatus (50) determines drying operation region in destination route stored in navigation apparatus (70). The fuel cell main portion is driven forcibly in water storage operation mode, when the vehicle arrives at predetermined position with respect to drying operation region.    USE - Vehicle control system of fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture content of membrane electrode assembly can be reduced efficiently, the drying operation of the fuel cell stack or piping can be performed in a short time and electric power consumed during drying operation can be economized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of vehicle control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell apparatus (10)    Fuel cell main portion (11)    Operation mode control unit (40)    Control apparatus (50)    Navigation apparatus (70)
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese system complex oxide comprises crystal phase of monoclinic crystal lithium manganese oxide (Li2MnO3) type layered rock salt type structure, and hexagonal network ordered structure in transition metal content layer of crystal phase of monoclinic crystal Li2MnO3 type layered rock salt type structure. The transition metal occupation rate of hexagonal network center position is larger than transition metal occupation rate of hexagonal network lattice structure position.    USE - A lithium manganese system complex oxide for positive electrode material used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium manganese system complex oxide can exhibit a more superior charge and discharge characteristic, and has outstanding performance, high capacity and long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium manganese system complex oxide comprises crystal phase of monoclinic crystal lithium manganese oxide (Li2MnO3) type layered rock salt type structure of formula Li1+x(Mn1-m-nFemTin)1-xO2, and hexagonal network ordered structure in transition metal content layer of crystal phase of monoclinic crystal Li2MnO3 type layered rock salt type structure. The transition metal occupation rate of hexagonal network center position is larger than transition metal occupation rate of hexagonal network lattice structure position.    x=0=1/3; and    m,n,m+n=0-0.60.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) method of manufacturing lithium manganese system complex oxide;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material; and    (3) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the lithium manganese oxide for crystal phase of monoclinic crystal layered rock salt type structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The source (5) has rod-shaped cathode (12) positioned integrally with vapor deposition material (11), and anode positioned around the cathode. A trigger electrode (13) positioned adjoining the deposition material. A linear drive mechanism (62) moves the material along axial direction. A power supply unit (6) controls the arc discharge between cathode and anode. A discharge controller performs drive control of drive mechanism based on output of power supply unit.    USE - Coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source for manufacture of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor deposition material integrally provided with cathode is driven automatically in synchronization with arc discharge between cathode and anode hence the frequent replacement of vapor deposition material is prevented and the productive efficiency of cathode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source.    Coaxial-type vacuum-deposition source (5)    Power supply unit (6)    Vapor deposition material (11)    Cathode (12)    Trigger electrode (13)    Linear drive mechanism (62)
NOVELTY - The electrolysis cell has an oxygen electrode (3) formed of metal oxide of perovskite structure and a hydrogen electrode (4) immersed in alkaline water (2) in a water tank (1). The alkaline water is electrolyzed when predetermined voltage is supplied to the electrodes from a power supply unit (6).    USE - Electrolysis cell for use in hydrogen production apparatus (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the electrolysis cell is reduced, and alkaline water used for producing hydrogen can be electrolyzed efficiently by using electrode formed of metal oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the hydrogen production apparatus comprising electrolysis cell.    Water tank (1)    Alkaline water (2)    Oxygen electrode (3)    Hydrogen electrode (4)    Power supply unit (6)
NOVELTY - The small pump has a brushless motor (8) arranged in the downward direction of the rocking body (7). The gravity center position of the rotor (8B) of the motor, the eccentric rotation axis (21), and the drive part (D) formed by the rocking is provided on the rotation axis (02) of the rotor.    USE - Small pump used for e.g. blood pressure meter, fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - A vibration does not occur in the drive part when the drive part operates, so the vibration and noise of the small pump are eliminated. Adjustment of a gravity center position of the drive part can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the small pump.    Rotation axis (02)    Rocking body (7)    Brushless motor (8)    Rotor (8B)    Eccentric rotation axis (21)    Drive part (D)
NOVELTY - The pump (1) has several diaphragms (6) that are provided in a case (2). A through-hole (14) is formed in the bottom portion of the diaphragm. A shaft (15) is protruded towards a swiveling structure (7) through an air introducing hole (13). A hollow-shaped attachment structure (6a) protrudingly provided at the bottom portion of the diaphragm, is inserted into the shaft. The shaft is attached to a main portion (7a) of the swiveling structure through an attachment hole (25).    USE - Small pump used for blood pressure meter and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the small pump can be reduced reliably by simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the small pump.    Small pump (1)    Case (2)    Diaphragm (6)    Hollow-shaped attachment structure (6a)    Swiveling structure (7)    Main portion of swiveling structure (7a)    Air introducing hole (13)    Through-hole (14)    Shaft (15)    Attachment hole (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying the fluid to an upper layer (21) of a base material (2) supported by a support (12). The specific portion of a lower layer (22) of the base material and the support surface of the support are in non-contact state after and before the fluid coating process and in the middle of the fluid coating process.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas diffusion layer used for fuel cell of electric machine, vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The water-repellent property in the gas diffusion layer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the coating device.    Coating device (1)    Base material (2)    Support (12)    Upper layer of base material (21)    Lower layer of base material (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a detector (7) that detects leakage of source gas or hydrogen containing gas in combustible gas flow path, based on the ultrasonic wave detected using a sensor (6), and operating state of a booster (2). An alerting device (8) emits alerting signal, when the leakage of gas is detected. The leakage of gas is detected, based on the ON and OFF state of the booster.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of combustible gas can be detected efficiently, by using a simple arrangement, even if the fuel cell system is in noisy environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Booster (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Ultrasonic sensor (6)    Leakage detector (7)    Alerting device (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of porous carbon electrode base material involves coating surface(s) of carbon sheet which binds carbon short fiber with carbon, using goat hair powder brush. The carbon sheet has volume density of 0.27 g/cm3 or less.    USE - Manufacture of porous carbon electrode base material for membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) used for polyelectrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides porous component electrode base material with high gas permeability. The base material provides membrane electrode assembly with reduced damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane-electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining raise flow curve of catalyst ink for forming catalyst layer considering the shearing stress with respect to rate of shear increasing from 0 to 150 and descent flow curve of catalyst ink considering shearing stress with respect to rate of shear decreasing from 150 to 0. The yield value and shearing stress of catalyst ink with respect to the rate of shear in the raising flow curve and descent flow curve are calculated using Casson approximation formula satisfying predetermined relationships.    USE - Evaluation method of catalyst ink for electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer excellent in proton conductivity in low humidity conditions is formed efficiently using the catalyst ink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph representing flow curves of catalyst ink used in evaluation of catalyst ink. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A porous electroconductive base material has one or several regions having affinity with respect to water, penetrated and provided along thickness direction of base material. The affinity with respect to water is provided by bonding a hydrophilic functional group to region of base material.    USE - Porous electroconductive base material is used for gas diffusion layer component of fuel cell (both claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as electric power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electroconductive base material has favorable gas diffusion property and exhaustibility of water, and provides fuel cell having excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous electroconductive base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of fuel cell.    Single cell (10)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Fuel electrode (12)    Oxidizing agent electrode (13)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    Separator (15)    Flow path (16)    Catalyst layer (17)    Gas diffusion layer (18)
NOVELTY - The system has sensors (9) which sense pressure of fuel gas in a fuel electrode. A discharge unit discharges the residual fuel gas to the external surface of a fuel cell. A controller (2) controls the supply of fuel gas, oxidizing agent gas, residual fuel gas and extracted electric current, when the operation of the system is started. The amount of oxygen retain in the fuel electrode is estimated based on the sensed pressure of the fuel gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of oxygen retain in the fuel electrode is estimated, based on the pressure of the fuel gas. The amount of oxygen retain in the anode is estimated appropriately before starting the operation of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Controller (2)    Sensors (9)    Compressor (11)    Power manager (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a winding electrode structure by winding an electrode sheet having positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet, such that the positive electrode active material layer non-formation portions (36) of positive electrode sheet are protruded outwards. Several folding portions of current collection tab sheet (10) are wounded with respect to the non-formation portions and the electrode sheet, such that folding portions provided with respect to outer peripheral surface (24) of the non-formation portions are at preset interval.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for motor mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in manufacturing of nickel-hydrogen battery, electrical double layer capacitor, etc mounted in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode sheet and the current collection tab are reliably joined, so that battery with favorable characteristics can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production apparatus of battery; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of the battery.    Current collection tab sheet (10)    Outer peripheral surface (24)    Positive electrode active material layer non-formation portion (36)    Production apparatus (70)    Spring mechanism (77)
NOVELTY - The electronic device (100) has a fuel cell (1) having methanol as a fuel, in a battery container portion of a housing (110). An expandable exhaust pipe (120) directly connected to the gas discharge portion (40) of the fuel, discharges the gas component produced at the time of power generation reaction of the fuel cell.    USE - Electronic device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the expandable exhaust pipe is directly connected to gas discharge portion of fuel to discharge gas component produced at the time of power generation reaction of fuel cell, the produced gas component can be discharged at a position distant from the electronic device, and the diffusion of the gas component inside the electronic device can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the electronic device.    Fuel cell (1)    Gas discharge portion (40)    Electronic device (100)    Housing (110)    Exhaust pipe (120)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive electrode plate (11) comprised with positive electrode active material and collector. The negative electrode plate (12) has negative electrode active material and collector. A separator (13) is arranged between the positive and negative electrode plates. The positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate are arranged in specified manner, so that the mass of the electrode plates are increased along lamination direction.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolytic battery used as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since separator is arranged between the positive and negative electrode plates, the capacitance maintenance factor of the battery can be improved effectively. The safety of the battery during overcharge state can be ensured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolytic battery.    Electric power generation element (10)    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack (110) formed by stacking several electric power generating cells, a reactive-gas supply unit to supply reactive gas to fuel cell and a cell monitoring unit to monitor the electric potential of electrodes of the fuel cell stack. The reactive-gas supply unit and cell monitoring unit, are arranged in downward direction at one side of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The space around fuel cell stack is increased so that the operability and accessibility of fuel cell system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cell stack in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Electrode terminal (112t)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger system (53) transfers the exhaust heat from a fuel treating equipment (50) to a hot water storage tank (42). An electric power generation system (43) supplies the electric power to a rotary machine (M1) so as to pump the fuel gas to the fuel treating equipment, fuel cell main section (51), water storage tank (52) and heat exchanger system. A sensor (S1) detects the amount of supplied fuel gas. A control unit (44) controls the electric power generation system, to stop the electric power supply to the rotary machine, cut-off valve (V) and sensor.    USE - Fuel cell system for indoor electric light and air-conditioner. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system can be increased. The electric power consumed by the rotary machine, cut-off valve and sensor can be reduced, while fuel cell system is in inoperative condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (42)    Electric power generation system (43)    Control unit (44)    Fuel treating equipment (50)    Fuel cell main section (51)    Water storage tank (52)    Heat exchanger system (53)    Rotary machine (M1)    Sensor (S1)    Cut-off valve (V)
NOVELTY - The determination system has a gas charging unit to enclose oxidation gas supplied in fuel cell, and fuel gas in fuel cell. An electric power generation unit generates electric power in fuel cell so that output voltage of fuel cell of state with which oxidation gas and fuel gas are enclosed by gas charging unit is equal to a predetermined consumption voltage. A deterioration judging unit determines deterioration of electrolytic membrane of fuel cell based on output voltage of fuel cell after electric power generation for a predetermined time.    USE - System for determining deterioration of fuel cell used in vehicle such as vessel, robot.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the electrode membrane of the fuel cell can be precisely determined with sufficient sensitivity, without reducing the irreversible electric power generation performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation explaining the change of voltage-current characteristic of fuel cell at the time of fuel cell deterioration determination control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (I) is formed (S11) using composition containing catalyst and proton conductor, and solution containing water and alcohol. The formed layer is immersed in a solvent with solubility parameter of 11.0-15.0 to form (S12) a catalyst layer (II). The solvent in the layer (II) is removed (S13), and the layer (II) is dried to form a catalyst layer. The solvent is dimethylsulfoxide, N-methyl pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylformamide, acetonitrile, propanol and/or isopropanol, and water. The ratio of volume of water in solvent (A) and volume of solvent (B) is 1/3-4.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst layer for manufacturing membrane-electrode structure (both claimed) used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell for domestic power generation system and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer having improved mechanical strength is formed. The membrane-electrode structure formed using the catalyst layer suppresses the fall of electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the membrane electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the catalyst layer manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Formation of catalyst layers (S11,S12)    Solvent removal process (S13)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrode layers (120,140) on both surfaces of a polymer electrolytic membrane (130). The gas diffusion layers (110,150) are formed with respect to the respective electrode layers. A resin frame (400) is provided with respect to the assembly of the membrane and the layers, so that the vicinity of the electrode layers and the outer periphery edge of the gas diffusion layers are surrounded, while preventing penetration of resin frame material into the gas diffusion layers and electrode layers.    USE - Manufacturing method of reinforced membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of the resin frame from the gas diffusion layers or electrode layers is prevented, so that the reliability and mechanical strength of the membrane electrode assembly in the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reinforced membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the membrane electrode assembly set in the mold.    Gas diffusion layers (110,150)    Electrode layers (120,140)    Polymer electrolytic membrane (130)    Lower mold (160)    Resin frame (400)
NOVELTY - An electrode material is a complex oxide of manganese, and metal(s) (M) other than manganese. The metal (M) is cobalt, nickel, zinc, iron and/or lithium, preferably cobalt, nickel and/or zinc. The molar ratio of manganese and sum of manganese and metal(s) (M) in the electrode material is more than 0.80 to 0.99. The electrode material has Brunauer Emmett Teller-specific-surface-area of 50-400 m2/g.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrochemical capacitors (claimed) e.g. electrical double layer capacitor and redox capacitor, for power supply for backup of memory, uninterruptible compensation power supply, power supply for hybrid vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Electrochemical capacitor comprising the electrode material has high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material for electrochemical capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the cyclic voltammogram of manganese-zinc complex oxide.
NOVELTY - A battery-powered electric vehicle with mobile recharging device, which includes, a main body, a plural number of axles installed on the vehicle body, an electric motor for driving the axles, a controller for controlling the electric motor, a first switch connected to the controller, and a battery device for providing the power to the electric motor and the controller. The mobile recharging device is installed on the vehicle, including an engine-generator driven by an engine which is powered by fuel. The generator is connected to the battery device. When the first switch is set on, the motor will operate and drive the axles of the car; while the vehicle is moving, the engine-generator will be activated for recharging the battery device.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a catalyst layer of a fuel cell, a method for fabricating the same and a fuel cell utilizing the same. The catalyst layer includes a tubal support and a catalyst on the tubal support. The tubal support includes metal nanotubes or electrical conductive oxide nanotubes, and the catalyst is deposited on the inside and outside walls of the nanotubes. The nanotubes structure in the catalyst layer is available to achieving enough contact between a reaction gas and the catalyst, which can increase activity of the catalyst. As a result, the efficiency of the fuel cell is enhanced.
NOVELTY - Preparation of a gelled ceramic-based foam (I) comprises: (a) forming a slurry comprising at least water, an albumin, a ceramic, and an aldehyde, such that the ratio of the aldehyde to the albumin is 60:1-200:1; and (b) frothing the slurry, such that the albumin polymerizes to form a gelled ceramic-based foam.    USE - The method is useful for preparing water-based porous refractory articles, which are useful as catalyst supports, flame supports, gas filters, air fresheners, ceramic armors, diesel particulate traps, insulation materials, artificial parts for the body such as heart stents, metal filters, reusable filters, liquid filters, storage and transportation for flammable and/or toxic materials, humidity sensors, chromatography, filter candles for filtration of hot combustion gases, diaphragms, membranes, refractory separators, phase dividers, and electrolytes for high temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) shows improved gel strength in the pre-fired green state. (I) shows improved capability to resist collapse during any subsequent handling, drying to greenware, or firing steps. The method enables simplified and more economical production of highly porous ceramics. The improved gel strength of (I) allows for wet-casting of the foam, and for employment of other article formation methods, in which improved handling is needed or desired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing a ceramic-based greenware article comprising steps (a) and (b) and drying the foam to form a ceramic-based greenware article; and    (2) a ceramic-based gelled foam composition comprising water, a ceramic, a polymerized albumin and an aldehyde.
NOVELTY - A phenol compound (I) is new.    USE - Novel phenol compound for (co)polymer used for ionic resin and membrane (all claimed) used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The phenol compound has excellent selectivity and improved resistance to harsh environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A phenol compound of formula (I) is new.    R1=2-pyridyl, 3-pyridiyl or 4-pyridyl (all optionally substituted);and    R2=2-pyridyl, 3- pyridiyl, 4-pyridyl and phenyl (all optionally substituted).    The phenol ring is optionally substituted at 1 or 2 positions with halogen atom, and 2, 3, 5 and 6 positions with 6-12C aryl or 1-10C alkyl (both optionally substituted). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) (co)polymer, which comprises phenol compound; and    (2) polymerization of phenol compound, which involves polymerizing phenol compound in presence of catalyst and optionally comonomer.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a natural force power generating device for vehicle, wherein a plurality of parallelly connected small wind power generators are provided on the vehicle at the face facing the wind, to utilize the airflow generated while the vehicle is moving as the power source for power generation. Further, matching up with the relative power and control circuits, the AC power source of the wind power generators can be converted into the charging power source for battery, so that the battery of the vehicle can be recharged any time.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming value pairs (16,17) from simultaneously detected and mutually assigned measured values for voltage (12) and current (14). The value pairs are approximated by using an approximating function such as a nonlinear function and the coefficients of the value pairs are determined. The polarization curve (18) is determined on the basis of the coefficients of the value pairs.    USE - Method for determining polarization curve describing voltage/current relationship of fuel cell system (claimed) installed in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the fuel cell system is determined accurately, and the service life of the fuel cell system is estimated based on the determination of the polarization curve so that the operation of the fuel cell system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of operating fuel cell system; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the polarization curve drawn with respect to the voltage and current dependency of fuel cell system.    Voltage (12)    Current (14)    Value pairs (16,17)    Polarization curve (18)
NOVELTY - An automobile exhaust heat recycling system is provided, in which the automobile includes at least one heat generating source. The heat generating source would generate heat when the automobile travels on the road. The automobile exhaust heat recycling system includes a cooling chip provided on the heat generating source of the automobile so as to convert the heat of the heat generating source into electrical power; a battery cell; and a power source control unit to receive the electrical power of the cooling chip module so as to store the electrical power in the battery cell, thereby achieving the effect of reducing the engine temperature during traveling and recycling the exhaust heat.
NOVELTY - A membrane comprises a porous base membrane; and a hydrophilic coating bonded to the porous base membrane. The hydrophilic coating comprises a hydrophilic polymer having an average molecular weight of greater than 2500 Daltons and is derivatized with an electron beam reactive group. The electron beam reactive group is configured to permanently bond the hydrophilic coating to the porous base membrane upon exposure to high energy irradiation.    USE - In a liquid filtration, water purification, chemical separations, charged ultrafiltration membranes, protein sequestration/purification, waste treatment membranes, biomedical applications, pervaporation, gas separation, the fuel cell industry, electrolysis, dialysis, cation-exchange resins, batteries, reverse osmosis, dielectrics/capacitors, industrial electrochemistry, SO2 electrolysis, chloralkali production, and super acid catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is re-wettable with water in the absence of alcohol after at least one wet/dry cycle; has a flow rate of water that is greater than about 1 ml/minutes-cm2 at 27 inches Hg pressure differential after 10 wet/dry cycles at room temperature or at 100 degrees C; has an average pore size of 10 nm to 50 micron as measured by bubble point measurements; has a weight percent add-on and/or burn-off weight percent of the permanently hydrophilic coating of 0.5-100 (preferably 3-15) wt.%; exhibits high water flow, low extractable, and autoclavability; and has no weight loss or degradation of the membrane.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode material i.e. graphitized carbon black. The anode material is prepared by mixing 90-95 percent of anode active material lithium manganate, 1-5 percent of adhesives polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and 1-5 percent of nano-conductive agent, where mean particle size of the graphitized carbon black is ranged from 1 to 10 nanometers.    USE - Lithium ion power battery for an electric motor car and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high cycle performance and high power multiplying performance for the electric motor car and the vehicle using the motor. The battery effectively increases the electronic conductivity of the anode material and the migration rate of lithium ions in the electrode material, thus prolonging service life of the battery, and enhancing climbing ability of the electric motor car or the vehicle using the motor.
NOVELTY - A heat dissipation device for car includes a solar cell and a thermoelectric cooling device electrically connected with the solar cell. The thermoelectric cooling device is installed on an enclosure of the car. The heat dissipation device further includes a heat pipe. An evaporating section of the heat pipe is located within the enclosure of the car, and a condensing section of the heat pipe firmly contacts with the thermoelectric cooling device. The application of the heat pipe improves heat transfer efficiency of the heat dissipation device and avoids noise.
NOVELTY - The cathode has microscopic-sized tubes containing liquid electrolyte, and is suitably aggregated to any arrangement of non woven fabric. A polymer layer is received in a linear form of nanotubes of silver such as polyvinylpyrrolidone with organic spacers in an adequate. The cathode removes the spacers and the fiber-base, after the consolidation of the spacer layer a precursing of the silver nanotubes. An operation of the silver nanotubes is formed on the precursor polymer. The cathode has high areas of catalytic reduction of oxygen and gas-liquid interface per unit volume.    USE - Cathode for fuel cells of the microtubes porous walls of tangled silver nanotubes.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has high areas of catalytic reduction of oxygen and gas-liquid interface per unit volume, and thus ensures cost-effective cathode by promoting high current cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a circuit path (SP) arranged between voltage potential lines (BN+,BN-) of the system. A controllable electrical switch (T) i.e. FET, is provided in the path. A control logic unit (6) is provided for controlling the electrical switch. The control logic unit controls the electrical switch for short-circuiting of the voltage potential lines, when pole inversion occurs at the connection poles (KL+, KL -) of an electrical storage device (B) e.g. electrical system battery, and/or at the voltage potential lines electrically connected with the connection poles.    USE - Electrical system i.e. low voltage electrical system, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of controllable electrical switch i.e. FET, ensures protection of pole inversion that occurs in an external starting aid or during installation of the electrical system battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit representation of an electrical system for a motor vehicle.    Electrical storage device (B)    Voltage potential lines (BN+,BN-)    Connection poles (KL+, KL-)    Circuit path (SP)    Controllable electrical switch (T)    Control logic unit (6)
NOVELTY - The device system (10) has several power supply devices (10a,10b) mutually connected through a conductor (21). Each power supply device has an auxiliary machine (12a,12b) for driving fuel cell (11a,11b). An inverter main circuit (13a,13b) transforms DC power into alternating current (AC). An inverter controller controls the output of the inverter main circuit. The driving electric power of the auxiliary machine (12a) of supply device (10a) is supplied from the inverter main circuit (13b) of the supply device (10b).    USE - Power supply device system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supply to the fuel cell is ensured, the starting operation of the power supply device system is stabilized while the generation of the overcurrent at the time of starting is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of power supply device system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device system (10)    Power supply devices (10a,10b)    Fuel cells (11a,11b)    Auxiliary machines (12a,12b)    Inverter main circuits (13a,13b)
NOVELTY - A hybrid electronic control unit (ECU) (7) controls the supply of electric power to the motor (4) by setting high-voltage alternator (3), high-voltage battery (5) and low-voltage battery (17) into electric power supply source. The ECU controls the alternator, low-voltage battery and motor, when limiting the use of high-voltage battery, so that the total electric power generation amount of alternator and input-output electric energy of low-voltage battery are equal to the electric power consumption of motor.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for use in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current into the battery can be prevented reliably without using the electrical relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High-voltage alternator (3)    Motor (4)    High-voltage battery (5)    Hybrid ECU (7)    Low-voltage battery (17)
NOVELTY - The proton conductor (100) has an organic membrane (20) adhered to a water soluble electrolytic membrane (10). Both the water soluble electrolytic membrane and the organic membrane have proton conductivity. The water soluble electrolytic membrane consists of a polyphosphoric acid or a solid hydro acid such as CsHSO4 or CsH2PO4. The organic membrane consists of a poly benzimidazole.    USE - Proton conductor for fuel cell used in fuel cell system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic membrane adhered to the water soluble electrolytic membrane suppresses contact of the water soluble electrolytic membrane with water, thus suppressing dissolution of electrolyte in water during electric power generation in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the proton conductor.    Water soluble electrolyte membrane (10)    Organic membrane (20)    Proton conductor (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a pressure plate (6) that is arranged between end plates (3,4) formed in fuel cell stack (2). A coil spring (7) is arranged between the end plate (3) and pressure plate. A projection (8) formed in the pressure plate is protruded towards the coil spring, for suppressing offset in the displacement of the coil spring along the lamination direction of fuel cells (20). The reinforcing ribs are formed around the projection. The radius of curvature of wall of the projection is less than or equal to thickness of the pressure plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack apparatus for use in vehicle. Can also be used in electric appliances, electronic device, portable device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell stack apparatus is improved and leakage of reaction fluid between fuel cells is prevented, by suppressing offset in the displacement of the coil spring using a simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack apparatus.    Fuel cell stack apparatus (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    End plates (3,4)    Pressure plate (6)    Coil spring (7)    Projection (8)    Fuel cells (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell apparatus has a modifier (3) that is arranged in a storage chamber (10) of housing (1) to modify fuel source gas for generating anode gas. A fuel source gas piping (4) is arranged in storage chamber to supply fuel source gas to modifier. An anode gas piping (7) is connected to modifier and stack (5) to supply anode gas to stack. A sensor (6) is arranged in storage chamber to detect leakage of fuel source gas and anode gas from piping. The piping portions (40,70) of the fuel source gas piping and anode gas piping are spaced apart from panel of housing.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion of gas leaked from the piping of the storage chamber in the housing can be prevented by providing piping portions spaced apart from the panel of the housing. The leakage of gas from the piping can be detected accurately by the sensor arranged in the storage chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Housing (1)    Modifier (3)    Fuel source gas piping (4)    Stack (5)    Sensor (6)    Anode gas piping (7)    Storage chamber (10)    Piping portions of piping (40,70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a main power supply (12) that supplies electric power to a load (19) through a power source line (13) connected to a fuel cell (11) through an inverter (15). The inverter converts a direct current (DC) voltage received from a fuel cell into an alternating current (AC) voltage and supplies AC voltage to the power source line. A measurement unit (15e) measures power consumption of an auxiliary machine (14) that receives electric power through power source line, at the time of operating fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of auxiliary machine during operation of fuel cell can be determined appropriately. The structure of the power conversion device of the fuel cell system can be simplified so that the size and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Main power supply (12)    Power source line (13)    Auxiliary machine (14)    Inverter (15)    Measurement unit (15e)    Load (19)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell power generating device has a biogas preprocessor (12) from which impurity which flows through biogas is removed, a modifier (2) which modifies the fuel processed with the preprocessor, and a fuel cell stack which introduces the fuel obtained by the modifier and is generated electrochemically. A temperature detection sensor (7) detects the change of the temperature of the modifier or the gas which flows through the modifier. The impurity removal performance degradation of the preprocessor is detected based on the temperature detection signal from the sensor.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device using biogas obtained from organic waste as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of impurity removal performance of biogas preprocessor is detected at an early stage. Hence reliable generating mode and efficient fuel cell power generating device can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel gas supply system of fuel cell generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (2)    Biogas desulfurizer inlet temperature detection sensor (6)    Desulfurizer catalyst temperature detection sensor (7)    Reformed-gas modifier outlet temperature detection sensor (8)    Modifier catalyst temperature detection sensor (9)    Biogas preprocessor (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has sheets (71,73) and separator integrally formed between sheets. Several protrusions (71b) are formed in one of the sheets such that the protrusions are made to contact other sheet. The cooling water flow path is formed in the gap between the sheets.    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of fuel cell can be improved and electric power generation efficiency can be improved. The separator can be manufactured easily so that the manufacturing efficiency of fuel cell can be improved and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the separator of fuel cell.    Sheets (71,73)    Through-holes (71a-73a)    Protrusions (71b,72b)    Spacer (72)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery comprises collectors each formed on a positive electrode and two poles of negative electrode. A fibrous material layer of 0.01-2mm thickness is formed on one of the collectors. The fibrous material is selected from carbon fiber, metal fiber, metal oxide fiber or glass fiber. The porosity of the layer is 50vol% or more.    USE - All-solid-state lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicle and electrical storage device for electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated by cell reaction occurring within the positive and negative electrodes can be uniformly and thermally radiated by the fibrous material layer, thus the non-uniformity of heat within the battery is prevented and deterioration of battery performance is prevented.
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has an operating speed adjustment unit arranged at air path to adjust the operating speed of air compressor (34) for supplying air to fuel cell (100). A pressure-ratio adjustment unit adjusts the pressure ratio of inlet and outlet pressure of air compressor. A control unit (20) changes at least one of adjustment amount of operating speed and pressure ratio according to the phase difference of variation of inlet and outlet of pneumatic pressure of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The search of pneumatic pressure of fuel cell for the steady supply of air to fuel cell can be suppressed. The operating speed and pressure ratio of air compressor are adjusted in short time and response performance of air compressor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (20)    CPU (20a)    Air compressor (34)    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The separator (5) has a convex portion (51) protruding in one surface side opposing a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (3), and convex portion in a position corresponding to a recess (52) made of metal material, in other surface side. A metal plating layer (6) is formed only at the end surfaces of the convex portions. A titanium oxide layer (7) is formed in the surface of the recess, where hydrophilicity of titanium oxide layer is relatively high as compared with the metal plating layer.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system installed in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The draining effect of water generated during electrochemical reaction, and flatting preventing effect can be improved, since the hydrophilicity of the titanium oxide layer is relatively higher than the metal plating layer. The manufacturing cost of the separator can be reduced thus manufacturing cost of fuel cell can be reduced by using reduced amount of plated metals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell comprising the separator.    MEA (3)    Separator (5)    Metal plating layer (6)    Titanium oxide layer (7)    Convex portion (51)    Recess (52)
NOVELTY - The cell laminated structure has a casing comprising a plate material having a convex surface side, into which the laminated cell is accommodated. A curved plate material has end surface that consists of an elastic portion so that the convex surface side of the bent plate material opposes the laminated cell. The side end of the plate is fastened to the housing side board of the casing.    USE - Cell laminated structure e.g. for electric double layer capacitor cell, primary battery, rechargeable battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end surface of the plate material consists of elastic material, the bulging can be suppressed in the cell lamination direction and the structure of the cell laminated structure is simplified and the weight is reduced and so the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view explaining the schematic structure of the cell laminated structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a lug (3) installed with a frame, and an electrical support piece provided with a starting relay support piece (14), flame lighter support piece (15) and a protective pipe cassette (16). A body (1) is connected with the frame, and a press board (2) is fixed on the body. A right press board (7) and a cover are arranged on the pressing board. The relay support piece is arranged on an upper end of a back baffle (5).The flame lighter support piece is placed on an external surface of the right press board, and the cassette is placed on an upper surface of a cover board (8).    USE - Motorcycle storage battery bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is installed with electrical appliances by the electrical support piece with standard, compaction and reasonable space utilization. The bracket ensures fast and exact installation for workers, and is easy to maintain. A separating structure makes the installation of the bracket easier, and the bracket guarantees the tightness of fixing with the storage battery and avoids oscillation of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motorcycle storage battery bracket.    Bracket body (1)    Bracket press board (2)    Lug (3)    Back baffle (5)    Right press board (7)    Cover board (8)    Starting relay support piece (14)    Flame lighter support piece (15)    Protective pipe cassette (16)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery consists of an electrolyte solution including polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyacrylate. The internal resistance during 150 A discharge in the cell is 5 or less m Omega . The weight of electrode active material in the cell is 650 g or less, preferably 550 g or less.    USE - Lead storage battery is used for motor-vehicle engine starting systems (claimed) of automobiles e.g. mini cars.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery uses less amount of lead, and has excellent durability. Since polyvinyl alcohol and/or polyacrylate are included in the electrolyte solution, sulfation of negative electrode is prevented when large current discharge is repeated during engine starting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) regeneration method of lead storage battery; and    (2) motor-vehicle engine starting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrodes that are wound by a winding group (11). A positive electrode lead piece (15) is connected to the outer peripheral surface of a positive electrode current collection ring (14). The outer diameter (A) of the positive electrode current collection ring is set to a predetermined range with respect to the outer diameter (B) of the winding group.    USE - Winding type lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the micro short circuit can be prevented reliably and reliability of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding group (11)    Positive electrode current collection ring (14)    Positive electrode lead piece (15)    Positive electrode lead boards (31,32)    Outer diameter of positive electrode current collecting ring (A)    Outer diameter of winding group (B)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming notching parts (c1, c2) on a flange part that is curve-cut towards a vertical direction for supporting inner side and outer side of the notching parts. An L-shaped support mold (200) is located on outer side of the flange part, where the mold is slided on the flange part. The outer side of the flange part is pressurized by vertical parts (201, 301) that are located between the notching parts.    USE - Method for manufacturing a center plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method performs bending process on the flange part in a simple manner, thus reducing man-hour and improving workability and productivity of the center plate of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell center plate.    Notching parts (c1, c2)    Center plate (100)    L-shaped support mold (200)    Vertical parts (201, 301)    Horizontal part (202)
NOVELTY - Graphite-based carbon powder having a ratio V2/V1 of at least 1, is claimed, where V1 is the pore volume of pores having a diameter of 2-50 nm and V2 is the pore volume of pores having a diameter of 50-200 nm, both determined in a pore size distribution curve obtained by analyzing a nitrogen desorption isotherm by the Barrett-Joyner-Halenda method    USE - The graphite-based carbon powder is useful as a negative electrode material for nonaqueous secondary battery, which can be used at low temperatures, such as in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite-based carbon powder is natural and inexpensive. The graphite-based carbon powder provides: a nonaqueous secondary batteries having excellent charge-discharge characteristics in propylene carbonate (PC)-based electrolytic solutions, good rate capability and high electrode density, hence good discharge capacity in a battery; and negative electrode, which does not easily cause decomposition of PC. The graphite-based carbon powder has a high true specific gravity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a carbon powder comprising natural graphite powder having carbon deposited on a portion of its surface, where the carbon is derived from a carbon precursor by heat treatment and the carbon powder has a ratio V2/V1 of at least 1.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a bent plate (50) for opening and closing an outlet hole (44) formed on a cap plate (40). An electrode group including an anode, a separator and a cathode are built in a case that is shut tightly with the cap plate. An electrode terminal connected to the electrode group is drawn outside from the cap plate. A notch (70) is extended from another notch (60), where the notches intersect a cross point (CP). A slot hole is formed corresponding to a longitudinal axis of the outlet hole formed in the cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. low capacity secondary battery, for use in a cellular phone and a hand-held small electronic instrument e.g. notebook computer and camcorder, and high capacity secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening range of the outlet hole corresponding to the bent plate during gas discharge work can be increased. The gas can be ejected quickly when the opening range of the outlet hole is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery in partial section.    Cross point (CP)    Cap plate (40)    Outlet hole (44)    Bent plate (50)    Notches (60, 70)
NOVELTY - The power-supply has a metal fixture formed in a median strip of a tunnel wall, and a metal rod mounted on the fixture in a fixing plate. A magnet is installed at the median strip.    USE - Charge-less power-supply for use in a vehicle during traveling in a tunnel.    ADVANTAGE - The power-supply is environment-friendly, reduces the operating cost, improves safety, and minimizes the discomfort of vehicle operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a metal frame mounted on a median strip in a charge-less power-supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an electrical power for starting car engine, including a backup battery that has one more electrode cell (2 V) so as to have a voltage higher than the original vehicle battery, a voltage step-up circuit for recharging the battery through which the voltage of the vehicle battery is raised to the level sufficient for recharging the backup battery, a reverse current protecting device, and a re-settable fuse device connected with the output circuit and used as a protection means, which will cutoff the power when the output of power is abnormal and can resume the connection of the power when pressed again. The backup battery and all devices are installed in a carrying box for easy to carry. There is a charging plug on one side of the box, which is extended from the inside of the box; and there are a positive polarity clip and a negative clip on the other side of the box, both are also extended from the inside of the of the box. In actual usage, the device is placed inside the vehicle and the charging plug is plugged in the cigarette lighter socket so that it will connected with the vehicle battery and to be charged at anytime. When the engine can't be started by the original vehicle battery, the charging plug is unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket and the box is taken out of vehicle; then the positive clip and negative polarity clip are connected with the vehicle battery. Since the backup battery has one more electrode cell and has a voltage higher than the original vehicle battery and is always fully charged, it can be readily used to start the car engine whenever needed.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a generator (113) and a drive shaft (120) coupled to an engine, and a drive axle (132) coupled to the shaft. Wheels (143) are coupled to wheel ends that are attached to the axle. A wheel end assembly (140) is coupled to the wheel ends, and the drive assembly comprises an electric motor (141) powered by the generator. A drive control unit controls the engine and the motor to generate a control signal based on torque and speed requirements of the vehicle. A central tire inflation system coupled to the drive control unit regulates tire pressure based on the signal.    USE - Multi-axle work vehicle e.g. airport crash vehicle such as fire truck. Can also be used for automobile, garbage truck, cement mixer, multi-wheel drive truck and military transport truck.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle removes rotational mechanical energy from the wheels and converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy that is stored for later use in the electric motor, thus allowing for greater efficiency by conserving energy. The electric motor provides low speed and high torque output to the wheels for low speed operation such that a prime mover is operated at optimal fixed speed for optimal power output and fuel efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a driveline for a multi-axle vehicle.    Multi-axle work vehicle (100)    Generator (113)    Drive shaft (120)    Drive axle (132)    Wheel end assembly (140)    Electric motor (141)    Wheels (143)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a resin mold region of a fuel cell separator (10) in a die such that a front end region is held by a pair of anti-deformation pins of the die. A resin is filled in the die, where the resin is molded on the resin mold region of the separator, to be filled in through-holes (14). A resin member (20) is molded on the resin mold region to extend outward from a U-shaped edge (12). The anti-deformation pins are projected from a main body of the die for being tapered. The holes are arranged at the edge side densely than at a center portion side.    USE - Resin molding method for a fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin of the resin member is filled in the through-holes formed at the resin mold region such that the resin member engages with the holes, thus preventing removal of the resin member from the separator by wedge effect. The front end region is sandwiched and supported by the anti-deformation pins such that deformation of the front end region is effectively prevented. The resin member is formed and connected to the separator simultaneously by molding of the resin to the resin mold region at low cost, short time period and with high size precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell separator comprising a resin mold region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view illustrating a resin molding method with a portion of a separator removed from die.    Fuel cell separator (10)    U-shaped edge (12)    Through-holes (14)    Circular holes (16)    Resin member (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding the sealing film (54) to the surface of the welded base directly or through the base film (52) so as to temporarily seal the through hole (41). The base made of aluminum or aluminum alloy is formed by applying laser to the annular portion. The cell assembly (20) is charged initially and then the hole is opened through the film so as to form a gas discharge passage between internal and external portions of casing (12), for discharging excessive gas from the casing. A resin layer is provided in the film.    USE - Manufacturing method of closed type battery such as lithium ion battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be used in metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and nickel cadmium battery used in personal computer, and other portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - Since temporary sealing of through hole is enabled by welding the sealing film, cost reduction can be enabled. Gas discharge passage is formed easily on the casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Casing (12)    Cell assembly (20)    Through hole (41)    Base film (52)    Sealing film (54)
NOVELTY - A solvent comprises fluorine-type solvent(s), 1,2-dialkyl-1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate, and other carbonates. The fluorine-type solvent is chosen from fluorinated ether, fluorinated ester, and fluorinated linear carbonate.    USE - Solvent is used for dissolving electrolyte salt to produce non-aqueous electrolyte of lithium secondary batteries (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, distributed power supplies, mobile telephones, and portable information terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The solvent enables formation of lithium secondary batteries which specifically excel in discharge capacity, rate characteristics, cycle characteristics, energy density, and output characteristics, while having improved safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a two-pole type cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive-electrode terminal (4)    Negative-electrode terminal (5)
NOVELTY - An aryl-sulfonic acid compound (1) is new.    USE - Novel aryl-sulfonic acid compound is used for electron-accepting substance and thin film for organic electroluminescent device (all claimed) such as organic light-emitting diode and polymer organic light-emitting diode, capacitor electrode protective film, antistatic film, ion-conductive film, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aryl-sulfonic acid compound has high solubility with respect to amorphous substance and organic solvent even at room temperature, and provides organic electroluminescent device having low driving voltage, high luminous efficiency, improved light-emitting current efficiency, uniform light-emitting surface and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aryl-sulfonic acid compound of formula (1) is new.    X=O, S or NH;    Ar=aryl;and    n=1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charge-transporting varnish contains electron-accepting substance containing aryl-sulfonic acid compound, charge-transporting substance and solvent.
NOVELTY - Slurry comprises heat-resistant insulating fine particles, thickening agent and dispersion medium, and has viscosity of 5-500 mPa.second. The insulating fine particles are dispersed in the dispersion medium. The content of particles having particle diameter of 1 mu m or less is 30 volume% or more and particles having particle diameter of 3 mu m or more is 10 volume% or less with respect to total content of particles in insulating fine particles.    USE - Slurry is used for separator for electrochemical elements (both claimed) for lithium secondary battery, lithium primary battery and super capacitor used as power supply for mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for electric vehicle, hybrid power automobile, electrically-driven motorbike, electric-power-assisted bicycle, power tool and shaver.    ADVANTAGE - The slurry has excellent heat resistance, and enables stable and continuous manufacture of separator. The electrochemical element comprising the separator has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator having porous insulating layer formed using slurry;    (2) manufacture of separator, which involves applying slurry to base material chosen from positive electrode, negative electrode and porous base material and drying base material comprising slurry; and    (3) electrochemical element having positive electrode, negative electrode and separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of coating apparatus for manufacturing separator.    Porous base material (1)    Corona discharge device (2)    Die head (3)    Back-roll (4)    Turn roll (5)
NOVELTY - Salts of aryl-alkyl-substituted imidazolium and triazolium compounds (I) are new.    USE - The salts of (I) are useful: as ionic fluids; in a battery, a double layer condenser and a fuel cell; as solvents and solvent additives for chemical conversion and separation of substances; and for storing hydrogen (all claimed). The salts of (I) are useful: as extracting agents; in electrochemical application; separating metals (plating); as phase changing material; in thermodynamic application; in synthetic or catalytic reactions; in photovoltaic cells or organic light emitting diodes; and for regrowing raw materials e.g. cellulose. The salts of (I) are useful: in hydroformylation reaction, oligomerization reaction, carbon-carbon-bond formation reaction, esterification, isomerization reaction and amide bond formation reaction; for depolymerization of polymer; and for extraction of organic cyclic and open chain ether.    ADVANTAGE - The salts of (I): provide batteries and fuel cells with high temperature stability and good conductivity; and exhibit high quantum yield and excellent solubility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Salts of aryl-alkyl-substituted imidazolium and triazolium compounds of formula (I) are new.    X- = anion; either    Y1, Y2 = CH; or    Y1 = CH; and    Y2 = N; or    Y1 = N; and    Y2 = CH;    n = 1-18;    Q = CH3, OH, -OR1x, SO3H, -SO3R1x, COOH, -COOR1x, -COR1x, NH2, -NHR1x, N(R1x)2 or -CH(R1x)2;    Z = H or R1x;    dotted line = optional bond;    R1-R5 = H, halo, NO2, NH2, -NHR1x, -N(R1x)2, R1x, COOR1x or -OR1x; and    R1x = optionally substituted and/or branched 1-18C alkyl.    Provided that (I) excludes: compound, where Y1 and Y2 are CH and R1-R5 are H; compound, where Y1 and Y2 are CH, R1, R3, R5 are CH3, n is 1, 2 or 6 and Q is CH3; compound, where Y1 is CH, Y2 is N, R1-R5 are H, n is 1, and Q is CH3; and compound, where Y1, Y2 are CH, R1, R2, R4, R5 are H, R3 is OR1x, and R1x is hydrocarbon having 3C or 12C.
NOVELTY - A direct liquid fuel type fuel cell is polymer electrolyte fuel cell and contains positive electrode, negative electrode, and electrolytic membrane positioned between positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolytic membrane is anion exchange membrane. Aqueous solution of ammonia borane compound (1) is supplied to negative electrode as fuel.    USE - Direct liquid fuel type fuel cell is used for fuel cell system (claimed) used as power supply for transport device such as electric vehicle and aeronautics and astronautics apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is lightweight, safe and has excellent transportability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A direct liquid fuel type fuel cell is polymer electrolyte fuel cell and contains positive electrode, negative electrode, and electrolytic membrane positioned between positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolytic membrane is anion exchange membrane. Aqueous solution of ammonia borane compound of formula: RnNH3-nBmH2m+1 (1) is supplied to negative electrode as fuel.    R=monovalent hydrocarbyl group;    n=0-3;and    m=1 or 3.    Two or three R optionally couple with nitrogen atom to form nitrogen-containing cyclic structure. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) liquid fuel containing aqueous solution of ammonia borane compound.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive porous material (1) has film having electroconductivity formed on aggregate particles (3) to which fine crystal (4) and/or amorphous phase (4a,4b) is bonded. The electroconductive porous material has open-pore rate of 15-80 volume%.    USE - Electroconductive porous material is used for electrode current collection material of fuel cell (claimed), filter for filtration of fluid and heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive porous material has low electrical resistance, excellent electroconductivity, heat conductivity, reliability and mechanical strength, and is efficiently manufactured without using complicated apparatus. The filter formed using electroconductive porous material selectively filters the charged particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electroconductive porous material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of the electroconductive porous material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive porous material (1)    Base material (2)    Aggregate particle (3)    Fine crystal (4)    Amorphous phases (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery contains separator (3) provided between positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2), and alkali electrolyte solution. The positive electrode contains nickel-hydroxide powder covered with cobalt oxide having vacancy of more than 2. The negative electrode contains fluororesin, and excludes cobalt and manganese. The negative electrode is formed using hydrogen storage alloy (I).    USE - Alkaline storage battery such as nickel cadmium storage battery, nickel-hydrogen storage battery for portable equipments, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent storage characteristics and reduced internal pressure during overdischarge, and is free from short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery contains separator provided between positive electrode and negative electrode, and alkali electrolyte solution. The positive electrode contains nickel-hydroxide powder covered with cobalt covered with cobalt oxide having vacancy of more than 2. The negative electrode contains fluororesin, and excludes cobalt and manganese. The negative electrode is formed using hydrogen storage alloy of formula: Ln1-xMgxNia-b-cAlbZc (I).    Z=vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, ion, gallium, zinc, tin, indium, copper, silicon, phosphorus and/or boron;    Ln=rare earth element such as yttrium and zirconium;    x=0.05-0.3;    a=2.8-2.9;    b=0.05-0.25;and    c=0-0.25.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of alkaline storage battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead (5)    Insulation packing (8)
NOVELTY - The driving assistance apparatus has regeneration power effective value calculation unit that calculates sequentially the regeneration power effective value that shows the motive power produced in regeneration mechanism by regenerative braking. A recovery calculation unit calculates the recovery of deceleration energy according to predetermined learning area, deceleration power request value and regeneration power effective value. The alerting unit alerts the increase of deceleration operation of vehicle, when target recovery area is lower than calculated recovery area.    USE - Driving assistance apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the recovery of deceleration energy since the driver can be alerted on the increase of deceleration operation of vehicle, when target recovery area is lower than calculated recovery area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the selection process of the regenerative-control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Recovery and deceleration power integration value reading step (S500)    Recovery value determination step (S502)    Regenerative control selection step (S504)    Alerting step (S506)
NOVELTY - The regulator (1) has a flow generator (11) generating flow of a heat transfer medium for exchanging heat between the medium and one of connections (101, 102) or a covering (103) of a battery (10). A temperature sensor (12) senses temperature of the other connection or the covering. A controller (13) controls the generator based on the temperature sensed by the temperature sensor to adjust flow rate of the medium. Temperature of an electrode body of the battery is controlled to fall into a predetermined range.    USE - Temperature regulator for regulating a battery i.e. lithium battery, that is utilized as a driving source in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the regulator enables the regulator to accurately sense temperature of the battery without implementing a correction process for determining the temperature of an electrode body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating overall configuration of a temperature regulator, which regulates temperature of a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Temperature regulator (1)    Battery (10)    Flow generator (11)    Temperature sensor (12)    Controller (13)    Connections (101, 102)    Covering (103)
NOVELTY - The generator has exhaust pipe whose upper half portion is covered with aluminum sheet and lower half portion is attached with heat conducting block. The thermo-electric generating module is tightly attached between heat conducting block and radiating fin. The gap formed between thermo-electric generating module and radiating fin is filled with insulating material.    USE - Thermo-electric generator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste exhaust heat discharged from exhaust pipe of motor vehicle can be recycled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the thermo-electric generator for motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube film structure (10) comprises carbon nanotube film(s) (102) having several ultralong carbon nanotubes (104) which are parallel to the surface of carbon nanotube film, and parallel to each other. The length of ultralong carbon nanotube is approximately 1 cm or more.    USE - Carbon nanotube film structure is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell and anode of lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube film structure has excellent electrical and thermal conductivity due to the presence of ultralong carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotube film structure is a free-standing structure which is free of catalyst, and can be conveniently used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of formation of carbon nanotube film structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon nanotube film structure.    Carbon nanotube film structure (10)    Carbon nanotube film (102)    Ultralong carbon nanotubes (104)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a fuel cell stack (22) for providing an output voltage signal and an output current signal. A conversion table converts the output current signal to a voltage set-point signal. A comparator (30) provides a voltage difference signal, and a stack current limiting controller (34) provides a current limiting signal. A comparator (38) provides a lesser current signal to the stack as a maximum current signal based on the current limiting signal and a current request signal, where the maximum current signal defines maximum current available from the stack.    USE - Fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and hydrogen fuel cell i.e. electrochemical device, system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables the comparator to provide a lesser current signal to the fuel cell stack, thus limiting the output current of the fuel cell stack. The system modifies controller gains to respond faster, avoids shut-downing of the system due to low stack voltage, and effectively allows the stack to recover normally during transients and to avoid unnecessary limitations and oscillations. The system utilizes polarization curve parameters to change the gain for a particular section when the stack enters into a new section, improves actual degradation of the stack, and reduces the output power of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for limiting output current from a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system for limiting stack output power based on stack performance.    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Comparators (30, 38)    Stack current limiting controller (34)    Adaptive gain scheduler (40)
NOVELTY - The cell has a solid electrolyte (13) operatively arranged between a fuel distributor (12) and an oxidizer distributor (11), where the fuel distributor, the oxidizer distributor and the solid electrolyte are configured for selectively forming the cell with a rigid solid electrolyte or a flexible solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte comprises a central portion having a positive electrode material and catalyst applied to a side of the central portion, and a negative electrode material and catalyst applied to another side of the central portion.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid electrolyte fuel cell and flexible electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a power package for operation of an automobile in an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is manufactured with reduced number of separator plates compared to existing technology, thus reducing the costs and increasing manufacturability. The cell enables catalytic material to be applied directly to electrolyte or the electrode structures using inexpensive and reliable methods such as sputtering, selective plating, chemical vapor deposition and printing. The cell accomplishes ionization of the fuel and oxidizer at the electrolyte face for cell simplicity and to enhance the chemical process and expellation of the spent reaction. The cell establishes the desired electrical power output from interconnected cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solid electrolyte fuel cell assembly.    Solid electrolyte cell assembly (10)    Oxidizer distributor (11)    Fuel distributor (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)
NOVELTY - Treating a perflourinated ionomer membrane to increase the membrane's rate of absorption of electrolyte solution, which involves immersing the membrane in H2SO4; removing the membrane from H2SO4; immersing the membrane in H2O; removing the membrane from H2O; and immersing the membrane to glycerin.    USE - For treating a perflourinated ionomer membrane to increase the membrane's rate of absorption of electrolyte solution (claimed) used in semi-fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method accelerates the wetting of the membranes by aqueous electrolyte solutions, thus reducing the start up time for metal/hydrogen peroxide-based semi-fuel cells. The method allows a NAFION (RTM: ion exchange membrane) to be stored dry within a semi-fuel cell module. This is critical since the magnesium anode of a semi-fuel cell must also be stored dry to prevent its corrosion. Upon activation of the semi-fuel cell, the Nafion membrane treated instantly allows ionic transport to readily take place between the anode and cathode compartments. The semi-fuel cell is then able to generate and maintain sufficient voltage. In the situation where a semi-fuel cell is used to power an unmanned underwater vehicle, the method reduces the vehicle's dependence on standby/auxiliary batteries.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a lithium-electrode current collector connected to a positive-electrode current collector or a negative-electrode current collector. A lithium holding plate detachably mounted on the conductor holds a lithium ion source. The lithium holding plate is connected to the positive-electrode current collector or the negative- electrode current collector through the lithium-electrode current collector, so as to dope ions from the lithium ion source into a positive-electrode mixture layer or a negative-electrode mixture layer.    USE - Electric storage device e.g. lithium ion auxiliary battery and lithium ion capacitor, for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium holding plate is connected to the positive-electrode current collector or the negative-electrode current collector through the lithium-electrode current collector, so as to dope ions from the lithium ion source into the positive-electrode mixture layer or the negative-electrode mixture layer, thus allowing welding operation of the lithium-electrode current collector, and the arrangement operation of the ion source separately, and hence simplifying the process of incorporating the ion source into the device, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric storage device.    Electric storage device (10)    Laminate film (11)    Positive electrode terminal (24)    Negative electrode terminal (25)
NOVELTY - A collector (4) with several protrusions (4A) of height 3-10 mu m is prepared, and an active material structure is formed on each of the protrusions. Vapor deposition active material layers (101a,102a) are incident at different incident angles with respect to normal line (H) of collector, to form the active material structure. Vapor deposition process of layer (101a) is performed by moving collector in direction in which incidence angle of active layer with respect to normal line of collector is small.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for electrochemical element such as lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, home-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since active material structure is formed on the collector protrusion, space for relieving expansion stress of active material is ensured and deformation of electrode and generation of wrinkle resulting from expansion stress of active material are suppressed. Hence the deterioration of charging/discharging characteristics by peeling of active material is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating the manufacturing method of the electrode.    Collector (4)    Protrusions (4A)    Vapor deposition active material layers (101a,102a)    Base layer (110u)    Normal line of collector (H)
NOVELTY - The pipe (1) is inserted into a solid die (12) whose diameter is increased or decreased from the engaging entrance side to the exit side. A plug (13) or tapered mandrel (15) with diameter increasing from the entrance side towards the exit side is inserted into the pipe. The pipe between the solid die and the tapered mandrel is drawn-out so that the pipe with reduced wall thickness and increased central diameter is formed.    USE - Manufacturing method of ultra-thin wall metal pipe used in heating sleeve and pressure roll of color laser printer and in cell case of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe having larger diameter and reduced wall thickness can be manufactured effectively at low cost without rolling the pipe so that the stretching of the pipe can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing method of ultra-thin wall metal pipe.    Pipe (1)    Zipper (6)    Solid die (12)    Plug (13)    Tapered mandrel (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel cell (2) with anode (9) and cathode (10). A fuel supply unit (3) supplies fuel to anode of fuel cell through fuel supply path (12). A temperature control unit (7) in the middle of fuel supply path, rises the temperature of fuel. The fuel is hydrazine.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, aircraft, railway and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature of the fuel is increased, the fuel cell is warmed in a short time efficiently and the starting property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel supply unit (3)    Temperature control unit (7)    Anode (9)    Cathode (10)    Fuel supply path (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has electrode group (10) in which exposed portions of positive and negative electrode collectors are arranged on sides and connected with positive and negative electrode collector terminal plates (4,9), respectively. An electrically conductive disc spring (14) having dead band where elastic force remains unchanged in accordance with deformed amount and biases negative collector terminal plate to bottom of battery case (11) by fixed elastic force is compressed and arranged between positive collector terminal plate and aperture-sealing plate (12).    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion battery or nickel hydride storage battery used in cordless power tool, bicycle with motive power assistant, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A highly reliable secondary battery which is excellent in safety, and which can stabilize the conduction state between an electric power generation element and an external terminal, and which can avoid the situation which causes thermal runaway by heat emission, is provided, by biasing the negative collector terminal plate to bottom of battery case by fixed elastic force. A fixed stress state can always be maintained, even if the dimension of electrode group and a current collector terminal plate changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector terminal plate (4)    Negative electrode collector terminal plate (9)    Electrode group (10)    Battery case (11)    Aperture-sealing plate (12)    Disc spring (14)    Secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus which supplies fuel gas from fuel supply source to fuel cell, limits output of fuel cell after transition from intermittent operation mode to normal operation mode of fuel cell. The flow rate of fuel gas is computed based on difference of fuel gas flow rate required for returning fuel gas pressure in intermittent operation mode to fuel gas pressure in normal operation mode, and flow rate of total fuel gas supplied from fuel source. Output current value corresponding to the computed flow rate is set so as to limit output of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, aircraft, building etc.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption gas volume of fuel cell is limited and the fall of stoichiometry ratio is suppressed, by suitably setting the output current value. Thus, the electric power generation state of the fuel cell is stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating the intermittent operation mode of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A solvent comprises (in volume%) non-fluorine cyclic carbonate (10-50), non-fluorine linear carbonate (49.9-89.9) and 1,2-dialkyl-1,2-difluoro ethylene carbonate (0.1-30).    USE - Solvent used for non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used for hybrid vehicles, mobile telephone and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The solvent provides highly safe lithium secondary battery with excellent discharge capacitance, rate characteristics and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte, which comprises solvent and electrolytic salt.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material is olivine-type phosphate which has maximum peak derived from (031) plane and half value width of peak of 1.5 degrees measured by X-ray diffraction pattern with copper-potassium( alpha ) radiation.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for sodium rechargeable batteries (claimed). Can also be used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium rechargeable battery comprising positive electrode including positive electrode active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material is olivine-type phosphate which has maximum peak derived from (031) plane and half value width of peak of 1.5 degrees measured by X-ray diffraction pattern with copper-potassium( alpha ) radiation. The olivine-type phosphate is formula: AaMbPO4 (I), wherein A is alkali metal(s), M is transition metal(s), and a and b are 0.5-1.5. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of olivine-type phosphate. Raw material containing element (A), element (M), and phosphorus (P) in molar ratio of a:b:1 is prepared, raw material is subjected to temporary baking, and baking, to obtain olivine-type phosphate.
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery protective device mounted on a vehicle (C) has a rear parcel board (2) placed above the battery (3) and exposed to radiation of sun coming through a rear windshield (5). The rear parcel board is provided with reflector having a heat reflective material made of porous ceramic material to enhance the reflectivity of the reflector.    USE - Vehicle battery protective device.    ADVANTAGE - The rise in the temperature of the battery of the vehicle can be suppressed when the vehicle is in a parked state and the service lifetime of the battery can be extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle battery protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the vehicle battery protective device.    Rear parcel board (2)    Battery (3)    Rear seat (4)    Rear windshield (5)    Vehicle (C)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery protective device mounted on a vehicle has a discharge path of a duct bypassing the battery and discharging air to the outside of the vehicle by a cooling path. A detector detects the temperature in the vehicle interior portion. A battery controller performs discharge control for discharging vehicle interior air by switching of the position of a switching door when the temperature in the vehicle interior portion is greater than a predetermined temperature.    USE - Vehicle battery protective device.    ADVANTAGE - The rise in the temperature of the battery of the vehicle can be suppressed when a vehicle is in a parked state and the service lifetime of the battery can be extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle battery protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the vehicle battery protective process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming proton exchange thin layer (41) in outer side of primary catalyst thin layer (31). The outer side of secondary catalyst thin layer (51) is knitted by secondary knitting unit (6). The drawing-in is performed with respect to mutually stacking the inner side electrically conductive fiber knitting tube (21), primary catalyst thin layer, proton exchange thin layer, secondary catalyst thin layer and outer side electrically conductive fiber knitting tube (61) to a form thin-tube type thin film electrode combination.    USE - Manufacturing method of thin-tube type thin film electrode combination.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-tube type thin film electrode combination is manufactured in large quantity with reduced cost and the quality control is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view illustrating the process of manufacturing thin-tube type thin film electrode combination. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary knitting unit (6)    Inner side electrically conductive fiber knitting tube (21)    Primary catalyst thin layer (31)    Proton exchange thin layer (41)    Secondary catalyst thin layer (51)    Outer side electrically conductive fiber knitting tube (61)
NOVELTY - The air exchanger (100) has a platform (102) arranged with the openings (104) and holding posts (106). The fuel cells are fixedly held by the holding post. The unimpeded air exchange is provided to the fuel cell through the openings.    USE - Air exchanger for fuel cell used in laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The unimpeded air exchange is provided to the fuel cell through the openings. Hence the resistance of the system such as laptop is improved. The power output is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air exchanger.    Air exchanger (100)    Platform (102)    Openings (104)    Holding posts (106)    Vertical channel (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1') has a secondary system component (3') which is connected to primary system component (2') through connection paths (4',5'). The system components are arranged in such a way that the connection paths have a non-rectilinear course and a connection portion (13) forming non-rectilinear portion of the connection paths is arranged in one system component.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The connection path between system components is improved and the structure of fuel cell system is simplified so that installation space is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1')    Primary system component (2')    Secondary system component (3')    Connection paths (4',5')    Connection portion (13)
NOVELTY - Negative-electrode active material comprising a material which occludes and discharges lithium, is made to react with aqueous solution containing reduction polymerizable material, alkali metal ion and reducing agent to form a passivation layer on the surface of negative-electrode active material. Thus, manufacture of negative-electrode active material is carried out. The negative-electrode active material is graphite or carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of negative-electrode active material used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles, mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the negative-electrode active material, has improved charging and discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has fuel side electrode and oxygen side electrode which are arranged opposingly on both sides of electrolyte layer. A fuel side separator supplies fuel to fuel side electrode and oxygen side electrode through fuel supply path. A fuel cell (2) has unit cell (10) arranged with oxygen side separator which supplies oxygen to oxygen side electrode through oxygen supply path. A controller (22) controls volume of fuel supplied to each fuel-supply path and/or each oxygen supply path based on detection of dry portion of unit cell.    USE - Fuel cell system with fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkali type fuel cell, solid polymer fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid electrolyte fuel cell, mounted in electric vehicle, vessel, railway and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of fuel cell is simplified and the drying of unit cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cells system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cell stack (6)    Unit cell (10)    Controller (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a shearing stress providing unit on the surface of thin film to produce a test piece. The test piece is expanded and contracted to evaluate the shearing stress provided on the surface of thin film.    USE - Method for evaluating durability of thin film e.g. electrolytic membrane for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in home-use cogeneration system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of thin film with respect to shearing stress can be evaluated accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for evaluating durability of thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method for evaluating durability of thin film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The silencer (50) has inlet pipe (63) having through-holes (69) connected to exhaust gas inflow port (55) so that exhaust gas is introduced into shell (51). An outlet pipe (65) having through-holes (71) is connected with exhaust gas discharge port (57) so that exhaust gas is discharged out of shell. A sound absorbing material (99) is provided between shell, inlet pipe and outlet pipe. The exhaust gas discharge port is arranged in lower end of shell and outlet pipe is arranged in perpendicular direction in a state attached to fuel cell electric vehicle.    USE - Silencer of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise reduction performance is improved and the accumulation of water inside shell is prevented reliably so that low temperature startability of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the silencer.    Silencer (50)    Shell (51)    Exhaust gas inflow port (55)    Exhaust gas discharge port (57)    Inlet pipe (63)    Outlet pipe (65)    Through-hole of inlet pipe (69)    Through-hole of outlet pipe (71)    Sound absorbing material (99)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has silencer (19), exhaust-gas flow path (35) and exhaust pipe (37) in which the exhaust gas discharged from fuel cell (1) circulates. A thermal medium circulates in a circulation path (51) provided in flow path, silencer and pipe. An electric heater (45) is provided for heating the thermal medium. A control apparatus controls the supply of electricity to heater, to warm-up the silencer, flow path and pipe with the heated thermal medium.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of water in exhaust-gas paths is prevented reliably, so that the fuel cell electric vehicle is started easily even at low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Silencer (19)    Exhaust-gas flow path (35)    Exhaust pipe (37)    Electric heater (45)    Circulation path (51)
NOVELTY - An estimation unit estimates hydrogen concentration of anode system during system breakdown time. The discharge amount of hydrogen is estimated based on anode pressure detected by a pressure sensor. A control unit shortens valve opening time of the purge valve, when the hydrogen concentration of anode system is high. The control unit increases the valve opening time, if the discharge amount of hydrogen is low. The valve opening time is lengthened for each purge.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft, stationary type domestic application and business use electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The dilution time of hydrogen in an anode purge can be shortened and scavenging time can be shortened without using scavenging air energy wastefully.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the scavenging air control in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has an off-gas piping (30a) through which the off gas discharged from the anode passes and a drain valve (30) discharges the off-gas of the off-gas piping. A compressor scavenges the inside of the fuel cell stack by a scavenging gas. A drain valve has a casing (31) comprising a valve unit (32), plunger (33) that operates the valve unit. The scavenging-gas flows through the scavenging-gas channel (33a) arranged between the casing and plunger.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, vessel, hot water supply system and other non-portable fuel cell system used in domestic and business application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the scavenging-gas flows through the scavenging-gas channel, the water vapor or water droplet which is present is removed and scavenged. Hence the freezing operation in the exhaust valve is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell system.    Drain valve (30)    Off-gas piping (30a)    Casing (31)    Valve unit (32)    Plunger (33)    Scavenging-gas channel (33a)
NOVELTY - Charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery involves analyzing production frequency of crack of negative electrode layer with respect to charging capacity by cracking analysis method, and regulating range of charging depth to not greater than 100% based on analysis result.    USE - Charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery for initial stage adjustment of lithium ion secondary battery used for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method suppresses generation of peeling of negative electrode layer in lithium ion secondary battery, and does not degrade cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Charging/discharging of lithium ion secondary battery involves analyzing production frequency of crack of negative electrode layer with respect to charging capacity by cracking analysis method, and regulating range of charging depth to not greater than 100% based on analysis result. The lithium ion secondary battery comprises negative electrode body which has negative electrode collector and negative electrode layer containing element where lithium and alloy are possible, positive electrode body which has positive electrode collector and positive electrode layer, separator which is arranged between negative electrode layer and positive electrode layer, and non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) initial stage adjustment method of lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship of charging/discharging and production frequency of crack of negative electrode layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a catalyst layer (14) in the surface of an electrolytic membrane (11). The laser beam is irradiated to surfaces of the press boards (301,302), so that the catalyst layer is joined with the electrolytic membrane. The contact interface of the electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer is heat-sealed.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane can be bonded with the catalyst layer effectively, so that the deterioration of membrane electrode can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views illustrating the joining process of electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (14)    Press boards (301,302)    Light source (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring open-circuit voltage of lithium battery after an initial activation process of the battery. The lithium battery is determined to have favorable characteristic if mole composition ratio of lithium in lithium complex oxide which is positive electrode active material is equal to predetermined target value, and open-circuit voltage is below reference voltage. The battery is kept idle for an hour after initial activation process and before measuring open-circuit voltage.    USE - Testing method of lithium secondary battery for use in vehicle, personal computer or portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The testing method is non-destructive and favorable battery performance can be determined indirectly by calculating the mole composition ratio of lithium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery that involves coating a paste consisting of lithium complex oxide, on surface of positive electrode collector of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the correlation between mole composition ratio of lithium and open-circuit voltage of lithium battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte film has film thickness of 10-300 mu m and porosity of 30% or less, and comprises lithium-ion-conduction property agent particles containing sulfur, phosphorus and lithium.    USE - Solid electrolyte film is used for all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power source for mobile telephones, personal computers and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte film has improved ionic conductivity, and provides all-solid-state lithium secondary battery having improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode film;    (2) negative electrode film; and    (3) manufacture of solid electrolyte film.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) comprises positive electrode (11) which has positive electrode active material layer and positive electrode collector, negative electrode (12) which has negative electrode active material layer and negative electrode collector, separator (13), nonaqueous electrolyte, and electroconductive substance which has positive resistance temperature characteristics. The electroconductive substance is made to exist in contact surface of active material(s) and electrically conductive material.    USE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of portable electronic equipments, e.g. mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, portable information terminal, electronic dictionary and game machine device. Can also be used for electric power storage, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and transport devices.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery suppresses heat emission by overcharge with sufficient responsiveness, and raises safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Positive electrode lead (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode (11) which has a positive active material layer and a positive electrode collector, and a negative electrode (12) which has a negative electrode active material layer and a negative electrode collector. A positive resistance temperature characteristics layer which is an aggregate of electroconductive particles and non-electroconductive particles e.g. synthetic resin is formed between positive electrode active material layer and positive electrode collector.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook-type personal computer (PC), electronic dictionary, video camera, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, handheld game machine, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and transport device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-emission accompanying overcharging can be suppressed and so high-temperature raise and swelling of battery can be prevented reliably and safety is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Insulating layer (13)    Insulation board (17)
NOVELTY - The liquid stopper (10) has two cylindrical tubes (12,13) and a head (11) extending outside, which are accommodated in a battery container. One of the cylindrical tubes is formed with a threaded portion (18) for insertion into injection nozzle, and the other tube is arranged inside cylindrical tube with threaded portion and formed with slit (16) which extends along up-down direction.    USE - Liquid stopper for storage battery e.g. lead storage battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slit is set at a highest possible position from the threaded portion of another cylindrical tube, therefore electrolyte solution overflowing easily at the time of gas-evolution is suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the liquid stopper.    Liquid stopper (10)    Head (11)    Cylindrical tube (12,13)    Slit (16)    Threaded portion (18)
NOVELTY - A carbon microsphere powder has silicon content of 1-30 weight% based on silicon atom conversion, volatile material (Vm) of 5% or less, and arithmetic-mean primary particle diameter (dn) of 150-1000 nm. The carbon microsphere has microcrystal lattice space (d) (002) of 0.37 nm or less measured by X-ray diffraction method. The ratio of half value width (( Delta )Dst) with respect to stoke mode diameter (Dst) is 0.4-1.1 measured using disc certrifuge apparatus (DCF).    USE - Carbon microsphere powder is used for negative electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid car, electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable audio instrument, portable video camera and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery comprising negative electrode material including carbon microsphere powder has high capacitance, high initial stage efficiency, high input-output characteristics and excellent cyclic charging and discharging characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon microsphere powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating structure of apparatus used for manufacturing carbon microsphere powder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Raw material-containing gas inlet tube (8)    Inactive gas cylinder (12)    Flow meter (13)    Liquid hydrocarbon tank (14)    Heater (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrodes that are arranged on the surface of an electrolytic membrane provided in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). A double-seal structure (50) is arranged between the membrane electrode assembly and separators (22A,22B), and provided with an outer side seal portion (51) and an inner side seal portion (52). A partition (70) is provided between the outer side seal portion and inner side seal portion of the double seal structure.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell for vehicle such as vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The air inside the space of the fuel cell can be discharged out effectively by the partition. Hence, the damage to the seal portions of the double seal structure due to swelling of air in the space of the fuel cell can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional and top views of the fuel cell.    Separators (22A,22B)    Double seal structure (50)    Outer side seal portion (51)    Inner side seal portion (52)    Partition (70)
NOVELTY - A gas-diffusion electrode (18) comprises carbon fibers (22), a conductive polymer (24) (more than 3 weight parts to less than 5 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of carbon fibers) which joins the carbon fibers, and a thermosetting resin (26) which covers the conductive polymer. The porous gas-diffusion electrode is provided in a polymer electrolyte fuel cell such that it guides a gas on a solid polymer electrolyte.    USE - Gas-diffusion electrode is used for membrane electrode assemblies (claimed) used in polymer electrolyte fuel cells of motor vehicles and domestic distributed power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-diffusion electrode has high electroconductivity, gas permeability, and mechanical strength (as the conductive polymer is covered with thermosetting resin). Carbonization of thermosetting resin by hot-baking processing in nitrogen atmosphere is eliminated, which economizes the manufacturing process of gas-diffusion electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) formation of gas-diffusion electrode; and    (2) membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the junction portion of carbon fibers of the gas-diffusion electrode in a membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-diffusion electrode (18,20)    Carbon fibers (22)    Conductive polymer (24)    Thermosetting resin (26)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a direct current (DC)-DC converters (50a,50b) which convert output voltage of fuel cell and supply to load. A battery (130) is connected in parallel to the fuel cell through the DC-DC converters. A capacitor (55) connected in parallel to fuel cell outputs high electric power in short time. A control apparatus (10) drives the load using output electric power of fuel cell and the electric power is electrically stored by capacitor when predetermined conditions are satisfied.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied efficiently based on the request of system and driving state of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (10)    DC-DC converters (50a,50b)    Capacitor (55)    Fuel cell system (100)    Battery (130)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material has components made to represent a general formula: LiyKaFe(1-x)XxPO4, where X is 2-13 groups at least, a is 0 greater than or equal to 0.25, x is 0 greater than or equal to 0.25, and y is (1-a). The volume change of the unit cell in case y in general formula is (xa), with respect to the volume of unit cell in case y in general formula is (1-a), is at most 4%. The components in the general formula are lithium (Li), potassium (K), iron (Fe), phosphorus (P), oxygen (O), and X, which is a transition element such as manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co) or nickel (Ni).    USE - Positive electrode active material for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) used for portable electronic devices and small portable machine for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves excellent safety and cost and can prolong the battery life.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has batteries (1) such as lithium ion batteries that are mutually adjoined and arranged in parallel with respect to each other. The lead boards (3) are welded at edge electrode side of each battery, and are exposed from hole (12) formed at battery holder (2). The heat radiation plates (4) made of metal, are fixed to surfaces of lead boards, with insulation gap (5) formed between lead boards. The heat radiation plates are fixed to lead boards without electrical potential difference occurred due to radiated heat of radiation plates fixed to lead boards.    USE - Battery pack for electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric wheelchair, electrically driven motor cycle, power tool and industrial robot.    ADVANTAGE - The individual batteries in battery pack are thermally radiated efficiently by preventing generation of short-circuit of lead boards with respect to heat radiation plates and several batteries can be efficiently cooled by connecting the edge electrode of battery to circuit board. The strength of battery pack is increased reliably so that the battery pack is prevented from external stress. The thermal capacity of heat radiation plate is increased so that temperature change of battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery holder (2)    Lead board (3)    Heat radiation plate (4)    Insulation gap (5)    Hole at battery holder (12)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen dilution device (21) has an anode supply flow channel (6) and a cathode supply-flow channel (27) for guiding anode off gas and cathode off gas to a retention chamber (2). An off-gas lead-out channel (29) performs lead-out of the anode off gas and cathode off gas. The off-gas lead-out channel has an opening edge (30) inserted in an opening edge (28) of the cathode supply-flow channel in the state of providing a gap between the opening edges.    USE - Hydrogen dilution device of fuel cell used in motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The dilution of hydrogen is performed to a low density and the fear of obstruction of the communication hole is avoided by providing a gap between the edges of the channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the hydrogen dilution device.    Retention chamber (2)    Anode supply-flow channel (6)    Hydrogen dilution device (21)    Cathode supply-flow channel (27)    Opening edges (28,30)    Off-gas lead-out channel (29)
NOVELTY - A water-repellent electrode material containing noble metal type-catalyst is oxidation-treated, hydrolyzed and noble metal is recovered by wet leaching process.    USE - Recovering of noble metal such as platinum from electrode material of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently recovers noble metal from electrode material without generating secondary toxic material such as hydrogen fluoride gas.
NOVELTY - The power conversion device has covers (15A,15B) that seal a semiconductor chamber (12A) and a capacitor chamber (12B) of a case (10). A main portion (80) of electrolytic capacitor (8) is accommodated inside the case and is immersed in electrolyte solution. A heat sink (17) cools the semiconductor elements (2,4) and capacitor main portion. Connection units connect the electroconductive terminal elements connected to semiconductor elements and electroconductive terminal elements connected to capacitor main portion.    USE - Power conversion device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner side of electrolytic capacitor can be cooled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of power conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the power conversion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor elements (2,4)    Electrolytic capacitor (8)    Case (10)    Semiconductor chamber (12A)    Capacitor chamber (12B)    Covers (15A,15B)    Heat sink (17)    Electrolytic capacitor main portion (80)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (10) supplying electric power to a vehicle drive part, which drives a vehicle. A resistor (14) is connected between the battery and the vehicle drive part, and a capacitor (20) supplies charging power to the vehicle drive part. An end of the capacitor is connected to a connection point of the resistor and a resistance switch (16). Another end of the capacitor is connected to a battery electric current path. An end of a connection switch (18) is connected to a negative electrode input terminal (22-2).    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle i.e. motor driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively reduces an electrical impact provided to the connection switch at the time of ON-OFF of the switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle drive system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (10)    Resistor (14)    Resistance switch (16)    Connection switch (18)    Capacitor (20)    Negative electrode input terminal (22-2)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a protective circuit (2) whose consumption current is detected, by detecting the voltage (Vo) at both ends of a resistor (6) for limiting power supply noise. A consumption current detection determination circuit (10) determines whether the consumption current of protection integrated circuit (IC) (3) exists in normal state or in abnormal state.    USE - Pack for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used in automobile industry etc.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption current of battery can be detected and monitored efficiently, hence the abnormality such as overcharge of battery can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of secondary battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Protective circuit (2)    Protection IC (3)    Resistor (6)    Consumption current detection determination circuit (10)    Voltage (Vo)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery support compartment (2) including a planar base (21) and a locking unit (3) cooperating with the base, where the locking unit is made of single molded thermoplastic piece. The locking unit is mobile between a locking position in which the locking unit is supported on a heel (12) of a case (11) for blocking the case in a position after its implementation on the base, and an unlocking position in which the locking unit is withdrawn from the heel. The locking unit comprises a part forming a tab that is arranged to be locked on the base by clipping.    USE - Device for fixing a battery on its support in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the locking unit permits the locking and unlocking of the battery on and from its support in a simple, easy, reliable, inexpensive, rapid and safe manner without requiring a particular tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fixation device immobilizing a battery of a motor vehicle.    Battery support compartment (2)    Locking unit (3)    Case (11)    Heel (12)    Planar base (21)
NOVELTY - A spinneret comprises core side nozzle (3) which discharges first solution used as core part of fiber structure of core sheath, sheath side nozzle (5a) provided in outer periphery of core side nozzle, and sheath side casing (5) where second solution supply path which supplies second solution is formed. The core side nozzle protrudes predetermined length from tip of sheath side nozzle when sheath side casing is attached to outer periphery of core side nozzle while core side nozzle is penetrated inside sheath side nozzle.    USE - Spinneret for electrospinning apparatuses used for fiber-forming nanofiber of core sheath structure or hollow structure, and used in field of health care such as regeneration medicine engineering, wound material and drug delivery, field of biotechnology such as affinity membrane aiming at purification of biomolecule, field of environmental engineering such as purification of quality of polluted water, energy field such as sensor, polymer battery, dye-sensitized solar cell, and polymer film fuel cell, and field of protection and security such as protective clothing supposing reinforcement of composite material, attack for bioterrorism and cloud attack.    ADVANTAGE - The spinneret can respond to manufacture of nanofiber in which morphologies differ. The applied voltage does not need to be high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially notched front view of the spinneret.    Base (1)    Core side casing (2)    Core side nozzle (3)    Sheath side casing (5)    Sheath side nozzle (5a)
NOVELTY - The belt-tension adjusting device has cylindrical body (21) which is equipped with wrench engagement unit (23) to engage with wrench. The rotational axis (25) is protrudingly provided parallel to centerline of cylindrical body. The rotational axis of cylindrical body is inserted into one end (5a) of circular-arc-shaped guide groove (5).    USE - Belt-tension adjusting device for dynamo or compressor of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Adjust the tensile strength of belt of dynamo or compressor without damaging plastic part since the rotational axis of cylindrical body is inserted into one end of circular-arc-shaped guide groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory drawing of the use condition of the belt-tension adjusting device.    Circular-arc-shaped guide groove (5)    One end of guide groove (5a)    Cylindrical body (21)    Wrench engagement unit (23)    Rotational axis (25)
NOVELTY - A peeling material (11) comprised of element generating nitride in the presence of nitrogen gas, is formed on pressurization receiving surfaces (1M) of bonding materials (1) that does not contain nitrogen. Nitride is formed on the pressurization receiving surfaces in the presence of nitrogen gas.    USE - Diffusion bonding method for assembling separator of microreactor, micro heat exchanger and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling material can be easily peeled-off from the pressurization receiving surfaces. Hence the diffusion bonding operation can be performed easily and the increase in productivity can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the bonding material.    Bonding material (1)    Pressurization receiving surface (1M)    Aluminum-containing iron alloy (3)    Peeling material (11)