NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell consists of an adhesive coating film (9) formed in the surface contacting the electrode substrates (10,11) and frame (7). The adhesive coating film consists of resin composition having fluorine compound such that the electrolyte solution (5) is injected between the electrode substrate and frame without forming opening or hole in the coating film.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesive coating film is formed by special resin composition, the adhesive force of coating film can enclose electrolyte solution in the case of adhesion of the electrode substrate and frame. Therefore, complicated operation for managing the coating conditions is reduced and solvent for coating is avoided. The formation of hole or opening of electrolyte solution is reduced so that electrolyte solution leakage produced by the opening is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top and cross sectional views of the dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Conductive film (2a)    Electrolyte solution (5)    Frame (7)    Adhesive coating film (9)    Electrode substrates (10,11)
NOVELTY - A double-sided release film has a release layer containing polyolefin or linear alkyl compound on both surfaces of a polyester film. The surface of release layer (a) has normal-state peeling force of 10-400 mN/cm and the surface of release layer (b) has normal-state peeling force of 10-1000 mN/cm, measured by X-ray-photoelectron spectroscopy. The static friction coefficient of surface of the release layer (a) and surface of the release layer (b) is 0.22-0.35, when peak originating in an organosilicon compound is not detected in the release-layer surfaces.    USE - Double-sided release film is used for green sheet used as electrolyte of solid oxide fuel cell in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided release film has excellent fracture resistance and impact resistance during conveyance. The generation of unevenness of roll end surface during manufacture of the release film is suppressed. The winding core vicinity of the release film provides bamboo shoot shape.
NOVELTY - The double-sided release film for fuel cells, has silicone release layer on both the surfaces of a polyester film. The normal state peeling force of the release layer surfaces are 10-400 mN/cm and 10-1000 mN/cm, respectively, and the static friction coefficient of both the surfaces are 0.22-0.35.    USE - The double-sided release film is useful for fuel cells (claimed) such as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided release film has fracture resistance and impact resistance. The fastening to the back after molding the green sheet of SOFC is prevented. The generation of unevenness of roll end surface of the film is prevented. The core vicinity on winding of release film forms bamboo shoot shape.
NOVELTY - The curtain (1) has a blind strip (4) attached to a blind web (2) at one-side and comprising a traction device (8) connected with the strip. A winding device (11) is arranged at an end of the web, and has an electromotive drive (13) connected to a rechargeable battery (14). The battery is electrically charged by voltaic-solar cells (15), which are attached to the web, where electrical connection between the battery and solar cells is comprised of electrical conductors (6a, 6b). The conductors are attached to the strip and/or traction device, and the web is made of textile material or plastic.    USE - Blind curtain i.e. roller blind (claimed), for use in window-sections and/or -openings for covering the window openings.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection between the battery and the solar cells has the electrical conductors, which are attached to the blind strip and/or to the traction device, thus providing electrical power supply for the electromotive driven blind curtain independent of mains supply, and achieving good optical effect of the blind curtain while realizing easy assembly and disassembly of the curtain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a roller blind.    Blind curtain (1)    Blind web (2)    Blind strip (4)    Electrical conductors (6a, 6b)    Traction device (8)    Winding device (11)    Electromotive drive (13)    Battery (14)    Voltaic-solar cells (15)
NOVELTY - The distributor is made of metal or plastic, where shape of the distributor is adapted to shape of a roof covering and pressure point distribution is taken place by the distributor in a smooth manner.    USE - Pressure point distributor for distribution of pressure point of a roof hook for fixing of photovoltaic plants, snow guard and roof ladders (all claimed) on a roof covering during point loading. Can also be used for fixing a solar holder.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure point distribution is taken place by the distributor in a smooth manner, thus avoiding punctual load, simplifying assembly of the distributor on the roof covering, and avoiding deformation of corrugated fiber cement panels or sheet plate roofing, and hence avoiding damage of the roof covering and bricks. The distributor is produced relative to simplicity of components of the distributor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pressure point distributor.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a concave reflecting layer provided on a top of a sunken-in substrate and made from aluminum, silver and chrome, where the sunken-in substrate is provided in a fixed position at a concave surface of a sunken-in section. A convex reflecting layer and a sunken-in transparent layer i.e. silicon oxide film, are provided with a thickness greater than 100 nanometers. A through-hole is formed in a sunken-in reflecting layer that is provided at a bottom of the sunken-in section. The sunken-in substrate is made of polymer material.    USE - Solar battery focusing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can focus solar energy in an effective manner, and can convert solar energy to power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar battery focusing apparatus.    Sunlight (3)    Solar battery (4)
NOVELTY - The cap has an liquid level control device mounted in a liquid storage bin (V) in an inner cavity of a shell (1), and a cap shade whose top part is provided with a liquid injection hole and side part is set with an exhaust vent (IV), panel (12) and a float view port translucent cover (4). A T-branch (3) is located in the injection hole, and a high level groove is utilized to inject liquid into the liquid storage bin via a connecting soft tube. A float (9) measures liquid level, and a choke plug (10) opens an upper liquid port for automatically adding the liquid in a traction lead-acid battery.    USE - Multifunctional injection cap of traction lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cap can automatically control and add the liquid level for preventing damage of the traction lead-acid battery for the deficient liquid, so as to prolong the service life of the traction lead-acid battery. The float can move up and down for measuring the height of the liquid level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multifunctional injection cap.    Exhaust vent (IV)    Liquid storage bin (V)    Shell (1)    T-branch (3)    Float view port translucent cover (4)    Float (9)    Choke plug (10)    Panel (12)
NOVELTY - A triazine-containing polymeric compound (1-4) is new.    USE - Novel triazine-containing polymeric compound is used for homopolymer or copolymer for thin film, charge transport material, and photoconductive material (all claimed) for electrophotography, electroluminescent element, secondary battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The triazine-containing polymeric compound provides thin film having excellent strength. The charge transport material formed using the triazine-containing polymeric compound has high charge mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triazine-containing polymeric compound of formula (1-4) is new.    X1-X3=bivalent coupling group consisting of single bond, NR1, oxygen, sulfur, carbonyl, or sulfonyl;    Ar1-Ar4=aromatic group or heterocyclic group;    L1-L4=bivalent coupling group consisting of single bond, NR2, alkylene, oxygen, sulfur, carbonyl, or sulfonyl;    R1,R2=H, or 1-30C alkyl;and    P1-P4=polymeric group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoconductive material, which has charge generating layer which absorbs light, performs charge separation and generates electric charge, and electric charge carrying layer containing triazine-containing polymeric compound and/or polymer containing triazine-containing polymeric compound.
NOVELTY - The method involves adhering a zinc tube to an inner wall of a plastic case, and locating a positive electrode bottom between bottom surface of the plastic case and bottom surface of the zinc tube. A bottom-bowl paper is set into the zinc tube. Positive electrode powder is provided into a dry cell. A carbon rod is inserted into the zinc tube by a carbon rod inserting machine. Repressing ring is mounted by a repressing machine. A steel cap and plastics are injection molded into a sealing cover that is packed with the zinc tube by an ultrasonic welding machine.    USE - Method for manufacturing cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic case is not corroded when added plastic case is utilized as a container without chemical reaction, so as to reduce possibility of cell perforation and liquid leakage to be zero. The zinc tube body is reduced and the tube wall is thinned, so as to largely reduce the zinc material and production cost. The tightness of the produced cell is largely improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a case (1) which has coating layer that contacts a gasket (9) containing thermoplastic resin. The opening of the case is covered by an adhesive sealant (5). The gasket is provided with high strength layer (11). The coating layer and high strength layer are provided with strength greater than raw material of the gasket main structure (9a).    USE - Sealed lithium secondary battery for portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since high strength layer is provided in the gasket, penetration of foreign particle is prevented. The generation of micro short circuit is prevented so that battery is provided with excellent electrical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing structure of the sealed battery.    Case (1)    Adhesive sealant (5)    Gasket (9)    Gasket main structure (9a)    High strength layer (11)
NOVELTY - A dye comprises phosphoryl thiophene compound (1).    USE - Dye is used for composition, varnish for organic thin film and semiconductor electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells(all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye has high affinity and adhesion to porous metal oxide and excellent solubility with respect to organic solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye comprises phosphoryl thiophene compound of formula (1).    R1-R4,R13-R16=-OR5, -SR6, -NR72 or -O-N+R8R9R10R11;    R5-R11=H, 1-20C alkyl or phenyl optionally substituted by W';    R12,R17=H, halo, hydroxyl, amino, silanol, thiol, carboxyl, ester, thioester, amide, cyano, nitro, monovalent hydrocarbon, organo oxy, organo amino, organo silyl, organothio, acyl, sulfone or phenyl group optionally substituted by W';    W'=halo, hydroxyl, amino, silanol, thiol, carboxyl, ester, thioester, amide, cyano, nitro, monovalent hydrocarbyl, organo oxy, organo amino, organo silyl, organothio, acyl or sulfone;    m-p=0 or 1 or more, m+n+o=1 or less;    m+n+o+p=2-1000;    Z=divalent organic group of formula (2-10);    R18-R40=H, 1-20C (alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, dialkylamino) or phenyl optionally substituted by W';and    R41=H, 1-20C (alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy) or phenyl optionally substituted by W'.    Both terminal of phosphoryl thiophene has hydrogen, halo, 1-20C monoalkyl amino, 1-20C dialkylamino, 1-10C trialkyl stannyl group or 1-10C trialkylsilyl-group, (phenyl, naphthyl or anthranil) all optionally substituted by W'. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor electrode which has transparent conductive film laminated on substrate and porous semiconductor which consists of metal oxide laminated on transparent conductive film and dye is adsorbed on the surface of porous semiconductor.
NOVELTY - A hot-melt resin composition comprises butyl rubber, and hydrogenated terpene phenol, styrene modified terpene and/or hydrogenated terpene.    USE - Hot-melt resin composition used as sealing material for solar cell (both claimed). Can also be used for curtain walls, lamp of motor vehicles and seal of glass opening component of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The hot-melt resin composition has excellent adhesiveness with respect to metal or glass, and prevents the contamination of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell (10), which uses the hot-melt resin composition as sealing material (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of a solar cell.    Glass (1)    Cell (2)    Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin sheet (3)    Sealing material (5)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell substrate has laminate of glass sheet (4) and texture layer (2). The texture layer is made of resin formed by curing (meth)acrylic-type photocurable composition. A substrate (a) of 1-cm square provided in central portion of solar cell substrate satisfies specific conditions.    USE - Substrate is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using substrate has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell substrate has laminate of glass sheet and texture layer. The texture layer is made of resin formed by curing (meth)acrylic-type photocurable composition. A substrate (a) of 1-cm square provided in central portion of solar cell substrate satisfies following conditions: When rough surface of texture layer is observed with electron microscope having visual field of 10 mu m, recessed portion having diameter of 1.5 mu m is 2 or less, and with atomic force microscope having visual field of 10 mu m, maximum height difference between top and bottom of roughness is 0.3 mu m or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of substrate.    Glass sheet (1)    Texture layer (2)    Metal oxide film (3)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)    Back surface reflecting electrode layer (5)
NOVELTY - A laminate article comprises a bi-layer composite and, optionally at least one additional laminate layer, where the composite comprises a polymeric sheet and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) film laminated to each other. The PET film has a tensile modulus of greater than or equal to 600000 psi in both the machine direction and the transverse direction, a shock brittleness index of greater than or equal to 55 Joules in the machine direction and greater than or equal to 25 joules in the transverse direction, and a percent elongation at break (EOB) of 110-170 in the machine direction and 60-110 in the transverse direction.    USE - As laminate article (claimed) used in automobile safety glazing (i.e. moonroofs, sidelites, windshields), in building as anti-spall window glazing, hurricane windows in buildings and bullet resistant glazings in armored vehicles; and as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The PET film has a tensile modulus of greater than or equal to 600000 psi in both the machine direction and the transverse direction, a shock brittleness index of greater than or equal to 55 Joules in the machine direction and greater than or equal to 25 joules in the transverse direction, and a percent elongation at break (EOB) of 110-170 in the machine direction and 60-110 in the transverse direction. The PET films with higher EOB levels tend to have greater flexibility and elasticity, allow the films to suffer less splintering upon impact. A less elastic PET film having an EOB of less than 160 in the machine direction and less than 110 in the transverse direction, which also has high tensile strength and high shock brittleness value, is used in the laminate articles. The laminates incorporating these less elastic PET films, in fact, suffer less material loss upon high-force impact and thus exhibit improved impact resistance.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of shaped lens, solar cell layer, or LED cup (30) comprises preparing preform material by adding semiconductor nanocrystals to first material, and molding the preform material into the shape article (10). The shaped article comprises semiconductor nanocrystals.    USE - Method for manufacture of shaped lens, solar cell layer, or LED cup (claimed). Can also be used in lighting applications such as light emitting device, luminescent concentrator solar cells, and security applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method can use various molding processes, provides high volume production of shaped articles, and allows semiconductor nanocrystals and properties of nanocrystals to be added into materials with little or no finishing and minimal scrap losses. The method allows flexibility to control the concentration of semiconductor nanocrystals contained in final shaped article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the semiconductor nanocrystal.    Shape article (10)    LED cup (30)    Light source (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a coating layer (12) made from coating mixture (10) on the surface (14) of a liquid subphase (16), in which coating mixture includes inorganic structures and a liquid carrier. At least a portion of a substrate (18) is immersed in the liquid subphase, prior to separating the substrate from the liquid subphase to transfer at least a portion of the coating layer to the substrate to form a coated substrate (20). At least a portion of the coated substrate is then heated.    USE - Coating method for substrate of photovoltaic cell e.g. light emitting device, optical diffuser (all claimed). Also for manufacturing of coated article e.g. photonic crystal, laser formed of two-dimensional assemblies of colloida particles, film for altering surface properties e.g. conductivity on composite substrate for sensor applications, waveguide, coating for modifying wetting properties, surface enhanced raman spectroscopy (SERS) substrates.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable formation of monolayer of particles on substrate. Allows coating of large substrates. Allows continuous coating applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coated article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the coating process.    Coating mixture (10)    Coating layer (12)    Surface (14)    Liquid subphase (16)    Substrate (18)    Coated substrate (20)
NOVELTY - Production of photovoltaic cell involves partially filling area(s) of an outer layer with a protective material, and causing partial polymerization of the protective material present in the areas. An unfinished photovoltaic cell has electrode layer(s) and the outer layer(s). Electrical current is to be prevented from flowing through the areas.    USE - Method for producing photovoltaic cell useful in electrical energy generating system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of reducing detrimental effects of defects that cause undesirable electrical contact in photovoltaic devices and/or to fill in specific portions of the scribe lines in the photovoltaic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The system has a link member embedded in a ballast, where the link member is coupled to a solar panel module (110). An attachment module is mechanically coupled to the link member, where the link member is coupled to the attachment module. A deflector (120) is mechanically coupled to the link member, where the link member permits coupling of the solar panel module to the link member at several heights with respect to the ballast, and a wire chase is placed in the ballast.    USE - Solar module mounting system for mounting and retaining solar panels on a flat roof on a large commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - The link member permits coupling of the solar panel module to the link member at several heights with respect to the ballast, thus enabling mounting of the solar panel at selected height.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for installing a solar panel array    (2) a support mechanism for a solar panel to be installed on a roof, comprising a ballast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an array of solar panel modules.    Solar panel modules array (100)    Solar panel module (110)    Deflector (120)    Shoes (130)
NOVELTY - The component has solar cell bars assembled on a conductive frame (4) i.e. U-shaped groove type conductive metal piece, of a hollow glass via conductive support frame (6) whose longer side is bent to form a separated elastic conductive cell clamp and shorter side is bent to form a fixing face movably connected with the conductive frame. The support frame and an inner electrode of a solar cell are in electrical contact. A conductive rubber sheet (9) is clamped in a middle part of the support frame. An insulation sheet (5) is placed between an aluminum partition bar and the conductive frame.    USE - Photovoltaic component for a shutter type photovoltaic hollow glass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component is simple in structure and convenient to assemble. The component can adjust the sensitive surface angle of the solar cell, and is convenient to operate, so that the solar cell avoids insertion or pulling of the component when the photovoltaic hollow glass is assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photovoltaic hollow glass component.    Conductive frame (4)    Insulation sheet (5)    Conductive support frame (6)    Conductive rubber sheet (9)
NOVELTY - The heater has a main hot water pipeline installed in a vacuum insulating tube with a polypropylene interlayer. A sunshine area is provided with a series of auxiliary solar heat collecting plates connected with the vacuum insulating tube by a circulating hot water tube and a cold water tube. Inner and outer tubes of the vacuum insulating tube are installed with polypropylene insulating tubes. A place between the inner and outer tubes is provided with a series of alternate reinforcing ribs. The inner and outer tubes and the reinforcing ribs form a vacuum cavity.    USE - Compensation type solar water heater for use in a high building.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is simple in structure, and inexpensive. The size of the heater is reduced. The heater can insulate and heat a main heat supply pipeline, thus eliminating the radiation of the remaining water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a compensation type solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a power-off identification circuit (3) utilizing a high impedance element (31), where the identification circuit comprises a common illumination and emergency illumination switching circuit, a stand-by no power loss circuit, and a battery charging and discharging protection circuit. The high impedance element is implemented by utilizing a capacitor, a resistor or by connecting a resistor and a capacitor in parallel. The high impedance element is connected to a switch (32) in parallel.    USE - Circuit for an LED illumination and emergency lamp (claimed) in a home and an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is small in size, easy to install, and integrated with an emergency lamp. The circuit prolongs service life of a charging battery and emergency time, saves energy and is environment friendly. The circuit is simple in structure and utilizes flexile product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an LED illumination and emergency lamp comprising an LED lamp cap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an LED illumination and emergency lamp's circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switch power circuit (1)    Light source circuit (2)    Power-off identification circuit (3)    High impedance element (31)    Switch (32)
NOVELTY - The rack has multiple trays alternately provided on a bracket, where bottom sides and side surfaces of internal sides of the trays are equipped with anti-collision protective layers. Bottom surfaces of the internal sides of the trays are provided with sponge layers, and side walls of the trays are sleeved with rubber layers. The trays are placed on a supporting rod that is fixed on the bracket, and the bottom of the bracket is equipped with an inclined supporting rod that is stabilizes a frame body.    USE - Solar photovoltaic standard module storage rack.    ADVANTAGE - The rack can be utilized for storing solar photovoltaic standard modules of different specifications, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photovoltaic standard module storage rack.
NOVELTY - A nano special pipe comprises inner layer of organosilane crosslinked polyethylene structure layer and outer layer of fire-retardant layer.    USE - A nano special pipe for solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The nano special pipe has nice appearance, good sealing performance and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the nano special pipe.
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a life jacket (1) connected with a recourse signal emitter (3), where the back part of the life jacket is equipped with the battery that generates current in irradiation of sunshine. The life jacket is connected with an electric wave emission rod (4) via an electric wire (5) and a controller (7). The controller is connected with recharged batteries (6) through the electric wire, and multiple buoys (8) are mounted on the life jacket.    USE - Thin-film solar battery such as a polysilicon thin-film solar battery, an amorphous silicon thin-film solar battery, a poly-combination thin-film solar battery, an organic thin-film solar battery and a plastic thin-film solar battery (all claimed), for use on a recourse device of a life jacket.    ADVANTAGE - The controller can control the current to the recharged battery via the electric wire. The buoy effectively provides the buoyancy to enable the succored people with the life jacket to float on the water level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thin-film solar battery.    Life jacket (1)    Thin-film solar battery (2)    Recourse signal emitter (3)    Electric wave emission rod (4)    Electric wire (5)    Recharged battery (6)    Controller (7)    Buoy (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat storage charcoal (7) inserted into an air gap layer (5) between an inner side transparency reservoir pipe (4) and an outer side transparency reservoir pipe (3). The inner side transparency reservoir pipe is provided with water purification charcoal (6). The charcoal forms the air gap layer between the inner side transparency reservoir pipe and the outer side transparency reservoir pipe.    USE - Transparency double pipe solar energy hot water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can increase the temperature of the water, and maximize energy utilization and thermal efficiency. The apparatus prevents the air gap layer and the inner side transparency reservoir pipe from being frozen and broken. The apparatus has manufacturing cost and long term usage life, and is environmental-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a transparency double pipe solar energy hot water supply apparatus.    Cap (1)    Hot water outlet (2)    Outer side transparency reservoir pipe (3)    Inner side transparency reservoir pipe (4)    Air gap layer (5)    Water purification charcoal (6)    Heat storage charcoal (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a wastewater treatment facility for processing the generated effluent, and a cyclone separation device for centrifuging the wasted slurry and separating the wasted slurry from abrasive. A waste cutting oil reproducer collects dispersibility polyalkylene glycol from the waste cutting oil separated from the cyclone separation device when washing a silicon wafer. An abrasive generated from an abrasive reproducer is separated into pure silicon carbide for the ceramic sinter while passing through the cyclone separation device.    USE - Apparatus for recycling slurry such as crushed abrasive, crushed chip and cutting fluid (all claimed) during manufacturing process of a semiconductor silicon wafer of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus maintains the regeneration efficiency for about 70 to 80 percent by using the high temperature centrifuge method, generates semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturing process in the solar cell and drastically reduces the wastage of the slurry. The apparatus recycles the slurry to the raw material for long time usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recycling slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a slurry salvage process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrolyte layer equipped between an upper layer (110) and a sub layer part (120). A dye/photo catalyst layer (140) is made from titanium dioxide and formed in inner side of the electrolyte layer. A surface coating layer is formed on upper side of a metallic board. Multiple condensing type micro lenses (113) are adhered to a lower part of a platinum layer (112). An indium-tin-oxide layer is formed on a lower part of a macromolecular film (111). The condensing type micro lens is made from polyethylene naphthalate, polyimide and polymethylpentene.    USE - Flexible polymer solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is inexpensive, allows mass production, and enhances the efficiency of converting sunlight into power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a flexible polymer solar battery.    Flexible solar battery (100)    Upper layer (110)    Macromolecular film (111)    Platinum layer (112)    Condensing type micro lenses (113)    Sub layer part (120)    Dye/photo-catalyst layer (140)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery main body (140) for charging/discharging an electrode terminal. A protection circuit (120) is bonded/separated in the electrode terminal. A supporter provides elastic force outside a set of conductive connection terminals (132). A contact Freund adjuvant (130) is positioned between the battery main body and the protection circuit for contacting the electrode terminal and the protection circuit (120). The protection circuit is made of silicon rubber. A part of the conductive connection terminals is fixed with one side of the supporter.    USE - Battery pack for a portable electronic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The pack inserts the contact Freund adjuvant providing the elastic force between the protection circuit and the battery main body, thus preventing the instantaneous short circuit of the battery main body and the protection circuit. The electrical connection of the battery main body and the protection circuit can be easily performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Fixing unit (110)    Protection circuit (120)    Contact Freund complete adjuvant (130)    Conductive connection terminal (132)    Supporter (134)    Battery main body (140)    Package label (150)
NOVELTY - A room temperature treating adhesive comprising: hydroxyl terminated dialkyl siloxane polymer, silane cross-linking agent, catalyst and water; the hydroxyl terminated dialkyl siloxane polymer, silane cross-linking agent, catalyst and water are divided into at least two independent parts, where one of the independent parts comprises catalyst and water, and the hydroxyl terminated dialkyl siloxane polymer or silane cross-linking agent does not exist in the part.    USE - The room temperature treating adhesive is useful for assembling the solar cell panel, and assembling the electronic module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The room temperature treating adhesive has fast treating speed, can be used for assembling the solar cell panel, assembling the electronic module, and for all assembly industry with high requirements on room treating speed.
NOVELTY - The brick has a groove formed on a surface of a substrate (1) e.g. fiber plate, for mounting a solar cell panel (2). A lead hole is formed in a middle part of the groove, and the solar cell panel is embedded in the groove. An electrode lead (21) is leaded out from the lead hole, and the substrate and the solar cell panel are covered by a resin layer. The substrate is provided with screws for being fixed to a wall surface, where each screw is sleeved with a flexible gasket that is partly pressed on an edge of the solar cell panel.    USE - Solar cell wall brick for use on an external wall of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The brick receives large amount of solar energy after being mounted on the external wall of the building. The brick is firm, reliable and water-proof and prevented from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell wall brick.    Substrate (1)    Solar cell panel (2)    Electrode lead (21)
NOVELTY - The bin has an inner bin provided in an outer cover, and a wireless speaker for receiving and playing music. A solar power source provides power for the wireless speaker, and a solar battery panel is provided at an outside surface of top of the outer cover. The wireless speaker is arranged in the outer cover, and is mounted on an inner surface of the top of the outer cover. A rechargeable battery is provided in the wireless speaker. A luminous circuit powered by the solar power source is provided in the outer cover.    USE - Garbage bin.    ADVANTAGE - The bin adds the function of receiving and playing music or broadcast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a garbage bin.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises positive plate, negative plate, membrane, electrolyte, and outer package. The positive and negative plates are made by coating active material on one side of metal foil with clearance. The membrane, positive plate and negative plate are formed into a precell plate through adhesive. The precell plate is folded in Z shape along the coating clearance to form a pole body of battery, and the pole body is sequentially assembled to form a lithium secondary battery.    USE - Lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is resistant to vibration, and has high power, large capacity and long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Electrode assembly comprises a separator, anode, cathode and an ion-conductive material. The separator is provided to separate anode from cathode. The anode is equipped with the anode active material layer and the cathode is equipped with a negative active material layer. A porous film layer (130) is also provided, which is made of binder and ceramic material. The ion-conductive material is an ion-conducting glass.    USE - Electrode assembly for secondary battery (claimed) and for high voltage lithium ion battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assembly enables to lower the electronic conductivity of secondary battery by improving the ion conductance and insulating property of the separator, and ensures excellent high voltage oxidation resistance property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery, which comprises an electrolyte having a non-aqueous organic solvent and a lithium salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode assembly.    Electrode (100)    Current collector (110)    Active material layer (120)    Porous film layer (130)    Ion-conductive material layer (140)
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has a plate processing apparatus provided with a cutting unit and a support unit and utilized for processing an end portion of a plate material. The cutting unit is composed of two cutters (116a, 116b), and another end portion of the plate material is connected between the cutting unit and the support unit. A bottom plate (132) is included in the support unit, and two cutting boards (134a, 134b) are placed at an upper side of the bottom plate. The cutters and the cutting boards are inserted into two openings of the bottom plate.    USE - Unit for fabricating an electrode of a lithium ion polymer battery that is utilized in a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle (FCHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The unit can improve the machining accuracy of the electrode, and facilitates the maintenance and repair work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of an electrode fabricating unit.    Electrode fabricating unit (100)    Cutters (116a, 116b)    Bottom plate (132)    Cutting boards (134a, 134b)    Tension guide part (140)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a layer of N-type amorphous silicon membrane or P-type amorphous silicon membrane on a substrate of transparent conductive glass. A P-type grain silica or N-type grain silica is produced by utilizing poly silicon. A layer of a plastic membrane of ethylene vinyl acetate, polyethylene terephthalate and polyimide is formed on the N-type amorphous silicon membrane. A layer of aluminum back electrode or silver back electrode is forming on a composite membrane layer to accomplish basic production of a composite membrane solar battery.    USE - Method for producing a silica-based hetero-junction membrane solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the large grain polycrystalline silicon membrane to be deposited easily and directly. The method can be executed in simple manner with low cost. The method can be utilized to realize high photoelectric conversion efficiency and wide industrialization value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silica-based hetero-junction membrane solar battery.
NOVELTY - The glass has solar battery components for forming a photovoltaic array, and an insulation isolation line fixed between the adjacent solar battery components, where the solar battery components are connected in series or in parallel. Anodes and cathodes of the battery components are led out by conductive belts. A photovoltaic interlayer is made of an amorphous silicon solar battery core plate, and a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) seal gum layer is fixed at a joint of the photovoltaic interlayer and inner and outer layers.    USE - Solar photovoltaic curtain wall glass for a photovoltaic building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery core plates of different shapes can be manufactured, and the photovoltaic curtain walls with large areas and in different shapes can be constructed. The glass satisfies electrical property of the photovoltaic building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar photovoltaic curtain wall glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photovoltaic building.
NOVELTY - The module has two solar cells aligned in an arrangement direction, and a wiring configured to electrically connect the solar cells with each other. The former solar cell is provided with a photoelectric conversion part (20), and a connection electrode formed on a principal surface of the photoelectric conversion part. The wiring is bonded with a surface of the connection electrode by a resin adhesive (12) that is provided with multiple removed regions (12a) in a direction vertical to principal surface of the photoelectric conversion part.    USE - Solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resin adhesive (12)    Removed regions (12a)    Photoelectric conversion part (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting positive and negative pole posts of a battery by utilizing an insulating flexible wire with an injected head during forming process of the battery, and synchronously jacketing a protecting cap on the injected head. Identified rings of the positive and negative pole posts are separately jacketed. The posts are attached with a glue. The identifier rings are bonded with the pole posts. A protection cap is jacketed on the injected head. The battery is formed for opening the protecting cap to disassemble the flexible wire with the injected head.    USE - Method for protecting pole posts of a lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances single time pouring of glue to produce the lead acid storage battery, thus reducing the time consumption, and hence improving the battery reliability and production efficiency. The method avoids rusting of the posts by the acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial section view illustrating pole posts protection method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is formed by injecting a non aqueous electrolyte. The exposed portion which does not form anode mix layer of positive electrode collector and another exposed portion which does not form cathode mix layer of negative electrode collector, oppose through a separator and polymer-gel electrolyte layer. The polymer-gel electrolyte layer has ion electroconductivity and electronic insulation where battery voltage is below a predetermined voltage. The battery voltage has electronic conductivity with voltage beyond a predetermined voltage.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery, is used as power supply for compact electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, camcorder and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cyclic characteristics and storage property, and is safe even overcharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is formed by injecting a non aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises electrode component which wound positive electrode formed in positive electrode collector the anode mix layer having positive electrode active material, and negative electrode which formed in negative electrode collector the cathode mix layer having negative electrode active material, through a separator is provided in cladding material. The exposed portion which does not form anode mix layer of positive electrode collector and exposed portion which does not form cathode mix layer of negative electrode collector, oppose through a separator and polymer-gel electrolyte layer. The polymer-gel electrolyte layer has ion electroconductivity and electronic insulation where battery voltage is below a predetermined voltage. The battery voltage has electronic conductivity with voltage beyond a predetermined voltage.
NOVELTY - The umbrella has an umbrella handle made of a transparent waterproof rubber pipe. An inside of the umbrella handle is fixed with a light bulb and a battery. The light bulb is connected with the battery. The umbrella handle is provided with a switch that is connected with the battery.    USE - Umbrella.    ADVANTAGE - The umbrella provides illumination at night in rainy day, thus improving safety of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an umbrella.
NOVELTY - A novel water-soluble polyelectrolyte and a process for its preparation, are disclosed. 2-Vinylpyridine (2VP) is thermally polymerized at 50-70?oC for 20-25 hours to obtain poly(2-vinylpyridine) (P-2VP). This 2VP has a molecular mass of 4.8\asterisk10^5-5.5\asterisk10^5 g/mol. A solution of P-2VP is treated with hydriodic acid at 20-30?oC and kept in the dark. The poly-2-vinylpyridine-hydriodic acid (P-2VP-HI) precipitated out is dissolved in water and purified by recrystallization. The molecular mass of P-2VP-HI is 11.5\asterisk10^5-12\asterisk10^5 g/mol. The conductivity of polyelectrolyte is determined at 30-90?oC in solid state. The addition of iodide ion (I^-) increases the ionic conductivity of P-2VP and its salts. P-2VP-HI behaves as an intrinsic conducting polymer. The electrolyte when used in a voltaic cell with graphite plate and zinc metal as cathode and anode respectively produces a voltage of 1.2 volt dc. The polyelectrolyte is easy to synthesize and is soluble in water. It is recyclable as it can be reused, by adding hydrogen iodide (HI). Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The defect analysis device (1) comprises at least one probe (2), which can be moved closer to, or to comes into contact with, an item made of plastics such as battery casing (3) to be tested. The probe is provided with elements such as plate-like elements (20) to which a high voltage is applied.    USE - Defect analysis device used for plastic items such as battery casings.    ADVANTAGE - Allows detecting item defects with the use of a single apparatus, without the aid of compressed air for searching the defect. Allows repeatability and assurance of the result of the analyses. Allows differentiating the type of defect and allows reducing the testing times. Attains analysis method that is highly reliable, relatively simple to provide and at competitive costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of analyzing defects of plastic items, such as battery casings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the device applied to a battery casing.    Defect analysis device (1)    Probe (2)    Battery casing (3)    U-shaped grid (4)    Plate-like elements (20)
NOVELTY - The accelerator has a framework made of rigid porous material e.g. plastic, stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant material, where the liquid that is required to be evaporated can be heated by solar energy. A receiving tray allows water to be continually recycled over an entire structure of the evaporator. The porous material can be colored black and exposed to sunlight. A fan is mounted on or near the structure and draws or blows air through the structure and the porous material.    USE - Evaporation accelerator.    ADVANTAGE - The accelerator allows natural air to pass through the structure and through the porous material, so that the accelerator can be manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an evaporation accelerator.
NOVELTY - A polymer film-metal laminated component comprises polymer film containing polymer obtained by polymerizing protonic ionic liquid having radical polymerizable functional group between two molded component containing metal having varying oxidization-reduction potential.    USE - Polymer film-metal laminated component is used for electrochemical cell and all-solid-state battery, and used as pressure sensor (all claimed). Can also be used for electronic notebook and electronic still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer film-metal laminated component efficiently detects pressure by observing the change of open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polymer film-metal laminated component, which involves bonding metal foil on both surfaces of polymer film by thermocompression; and    (2) usage of polymer film-metal laminated component, which involves using polymer film-metal laminated component as pressure sensor which detects the electric potential which varies to the pressure between the clamped metals.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an application unit (12) which applies magnetic field towards center portion of electrodes (101a,101b). A measurement unit (13) non-contactedly measures the electrical eddy current generated by the application of magnetic field from the electrode. A control unit (16) displays the electrodes quality image showing distribution state of specific resistance based on the measured eddy current in display unit (15).    USE - Testing apparatus for fuel electrode of membrane electrode assembly used in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - Since the measurement unit non-contactedly measures the electrical eddy current generated from the electrode, the damage of electrode by contacting with the probe is prevented. The distribution state of the specific resistance can be determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrode test apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Application unit (12)    Measurement unit (13)    Display unit (15)    Control unit (16)    Electrodes (101a,101b)
NOVELTY - A roughened stainless steel plate has a roughened surface with surface roughness of 0.03-0.3 mu m on a surface of a steel plate containing ferrite type stainless steel comprising chromium (16-40 mass%) and molybdenum (0.2-5 mass%). The roughened surface is formed by immersing in non-oxidizing acid containing halogen ion.    USE - Roughened stainless steel plate is used for separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel-cell separator is formed using the roughened stainless steel plate economically, without using noble metal. The polymer electrolyte fuel-cell separator has excellent electroconductivity. The roughened surface of the stainless steel plate has reduced contact resistance with respect to carbon paper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Double-sided release film has silicone release layer on one surface (A) of polyester film and release layer having polyolefin or long-chain alkyl compound as main component to another surface (B). The surface (A) having silicone release layer has normal-state peeling force of 10-400 mN/cm. The surface (B) having release layer including polyolefin or long-chain alkyl compound has normal-state peeling force of 10-1000 mN/cm. Static friction coefficient of surface A and B is 0.22-0.35.    USE - Double-sided release film for green sheet molding for electrolyte of solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided release film provides green sheet having excellent fracture resistance. Generation of unevenness of roll end surface is prevented.
NOVELTY - The collector has an intermediate plate (5.2) including two collector-outer plates (3, 9) that are made of glass or plastic, and a filling material that is formed as plastic, carbon, glass, mineral-bonded material, ceramic material and metal such as aluminum, copper or alloy. The intermediate plate produces a fixed connection with the outer plates. The intermediate plate passes in a direction of a heat transfer medium e.g. water, and is formed as a heat exchanger and an absorber for sunrays depending upon collector type.    USE - Solar heat-flat collector for locally and regenerative solar heat production from direct solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate plate passes is formed as the heat exchanger and the absorber for the sunrays depending upon collector type, thus realizing very effective and economically manufactured solar heat-flat collector, without providing massive obstructing components in the flow area of the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an intermediate plate with a material-coherent connection with outer plates, where an edge area of the outer plates is connected and sealed with a welded joint.    Frame profile (1)    Solar glass-covering plate (2)    Collector-outer plates (3, 9)    Inlet distributor (4)    Intermediate plate (5.2)    Distributor outlets (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming cell housing (5) from different housing parts. A reactive polymer precursor i.e. Ormocer(RTM: Inorganic-organic hybrid polymers) precursor, is applied and hardened for sealing of the housing on one of the housing parts. The polymer precursor is applied on the housing parts such that the polymer precursor is arranged in the housing in the contact area of the housing parts. The polymer precursor is selected such that the polymer precursor exhibits electrically isolating characteristics in the hardened condition.    USE - Method for manufacturing a galvanic cell i.e. button cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactive polymer precursor is applied and hardened for sealing of the housing on the housing part, thus optimizing the interior volume of the cells for the active material during the manufacturing of the galvanic cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a galvanic cell i.e. button cell, comprising a two-piece housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for manufacturing a button cell.    Cell cups (1, 3)    Cell covers (2, 4)    Inner side (4a)    Edge region (4b)    Cell housing (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a device body (1), and brushes (2) provided at a lower surface of the device body, where the device is operated with electrical energy from a main supply or a battery. The brushes turn in left and right directions. The brushes are attached with a plugging locking system provided at the lower surface of the device body. The brushes are detachable from the locking system with a push button. Centrifuge rings (4) are arranged at an upper end of a brush shaft. Bristles of the brushes are made of plastic or brass. A handle (3) is attached at an upper surface the device body.    USE - Device for cleaning a grilling grate.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be handled in a simple manner, and is manufactured at low cost. The centrifuge rings prevent penetration of liquids into the device during the operation of the device. The brushes can be attached and detached from the locking system in a simple and quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a device for cleaning a grilling grate.    Device body (1)    Brushes (2)    Handle (3)    Centrifuge rings (4)    Circuit breaker (5)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module has wind suction securing devices (08), whose height is adapted to distance between photovoltaic panel and a substrate. The wind suction securing devices consist of upper and lower sections (10,11) that are connected to each other, among which the upper section is connected to the photovoltaic panel and the lower section is connected to the substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The wind suction securing device can protect the panel reliably, while avoiding the damage owing to impermissible deflection upwards. The structure of the module is simplified while providing assembling and disassembling rapidly and reducing the cost of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic module production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of wind suction securing device.    Wind suction securing device (08)    Upper section (10)    Lower section (11)    Plug-in shaft (16)    Plug-in plate (17)
NOVELTY - The device (134) has a reflective polarizing composite film (150) receiving a source light (210) at a non-normal incident angle (221), polarizing and reflecting a portion (211) of the source light. A photovoltaic cell (180) receives another portion (212) of the source light that passes through the composite film, and transforms the later portion to photo-generated charge adhered to an opposite side of the composite film to the source light. The film and the cell are fabricated in an adherent stack on a semiconductor substrate, which is made of single crystalline or polycrystalline silicon.    USE - Integrated opto-electronic device for use in a portable reflective projection system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently provides an effective measure to recover the portion of unused optical energy, and improves the overall energy efficiency of the portable reflective projection system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for in-situ monitoring and adjusting light illumination from a light source in the portable reflective projection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a portable reflective projection system having an integrated opto-electronic device.    Integrated opto-electronic device (134)    Reflective polarizing composite film (150)    Photovoltaic cell (180)    Source light (210)    Portions (211, 212)    Non-normal incident angle (221)
NOVELTY - Anode material for a lithium-ion battery comprises nickel and cobalt.    USE - The material is useful for lithium-ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery is featured with high volumetric specific energy and good high-temperature performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a non-aqueous electrolytic battery comprising a cathode made from the cathode active material capable of splicing in or pulling out the lithium-ions and an anode mad from the anode active material capable of splicing in or pulling out the lithium-ions, and the non-aqueous electrolyte is selected from organic electrolyte or polymer solid-state electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The reforming device (10) has a modification section (12) that generates reformed gas from the raw fuel. A steam supply unit (100) supplies steam into modification section. A heat exchanger (108) having cross sectional area larger than pipe vaporizes the water by exchanging heat with the hydrogen rich reformed gas that is generated when the raw fuel is burned.    USE - Reforming device for polymer electrode fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water can be efficiently supplied to the modification section and water can be vaporized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the reforming device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reforming device (10)    Modification section (12)    Oxidation portion (16)    Steam supply unit (100)    Heat exchanger (108)
NOVELTY - A battery (100) comprises an anodic electrode (106); a cathodic electrode (108); and an electrolyte material (110) positioned between and in contact with the anodic and cathodic electrodes. The anodic and cathodic electrode(s) comprises graphene nano-ribbons including carbon atoms comprising sp2 hybridized carbon. The graphene nano-ribbons are adjacent to and/or in contact with the anodic and cathodic electrode(s), and aligned with one another.    USE - Battery for electronic applications, e.g. hearing aids, laptops, cell phones or hand-held electronic devices, or for military, automotive, or aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has greater cycle life and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method comprising de-intercalating ions from aligned carbon nano-ribbons in an anode; passing the ions through an electrolyte and microporous membrane (112) separator; and intercalating the ions in aligned carbon nano-ribbons in a cathode; and    (2) a method for making an electrochemical battery comprising providing two conductive and/or semi-conductive substrates; forming graphene nano-ribbons on the conductive and/or semi-conductive substrates; and positioning a membrane separator and an electrolyte between the two conductive and/or semi-conductive substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery.    Battery (100)    Current collectors (102, 104)    Electrodes (106, 108)    Ionic liquid electrolyte (110)    Membrane (112)
NOVELTY - The clamp (100) has two jaw handles (110a,110b) made of non-conductive material like plastic comprising respective handle portion and respective clamping portion. The jaw handles are pivotally coupled to each other and are biased with the clamping portions in a closed position. Two jaws have respective jaw clamp portions (152a,152b), jaw pivot portions (154a,154b), and jaw wire connection portions (156a,156b). The jaw pivot portions of the jaws are pivotally coupled to jaw handles. A load pad having aperture is coupled to jaw and volt rod is arranged protruding through aperture of load pad.    USE - Battery clamp for testing and charging batteries with top post terminal connections and side post terminal connections in automotive field.    ADVANTAGE - Since plastic jaw handles are used, the design of the battery clamp is simplified and the safety is improved. The touching and shorting of the battery clamps when connected to respective terminals of battery are avoided by plastic jaw handles. The need for providing independent lead adapter post is avoided and the top post terminal and side post terminal of batteries are connected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of using pair of battery clamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of the battery clamp.    Battery clamp (100)    Jaw handles (110a,110b)    Jaw clamp portions (152a,152b)    Jaw pivot portions (154a,154b)    Jaw wire connection portions (156a,156b)
NOVELTY - A crystalline silicon substrate is immersed in an alkaline solution containing a surface modification additive for a period of time, and thus the surface of the solar cell substrate is roughened (104). The roughness has an average depth of 1-10 mu m.    USE - Surface roughening of substrate for solar cell for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical surface roughening of silicon substrate, and enables to improve efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate texturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process flow diagram of surface texturing process of silicon substrate.    Pre-cleaning process (103)    Texturization process (104)    Water immersion process (106)    Etching process (106B)    Measurement process (107)
NOVELTY - The method involves drilling a hole in a clay stratum (9) to a designed depth, and fixing a jet pipe at bottom of the hole. A high heat-conducting grout is prepared by uniformly mixing 25-30 percentage of concrete, 6-8 percentage of graphite, 40-50 percentage of fine quartz sand, 2-3 percentage of expanding agent e.g. silico aluminate expanding agent, 2-3 percentage of water reducing agent e.g. lignosulfonate, and 14-17 percentage of water. A heat pump system (15) is connected with a water inlet pipe of a heat exchanger (7) through an inverted valve (12) to form a loop.    USE - Method for storing a solar underground cross-season heat e.g. solar energy and industrial afterheat, by an underground heat storage device and a heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively storing solar energy and industrial afterheat in the soil through the underground heat storage device and the heat exchanger. The solar energy or industrial afterheat can be stored underground in the summer season for use in the winter season. The solar energy can be stored underground in day time for use at night time. The method can be implemented in a simple and convenient manner, and enables better heat storage effect and high heat utilization ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The clay stratum is provided with an anti-seepage and heat-insulating grout that is formed by mixing 10-16 percentage of concrete, 55-60 percentage of perlite powder, 15-19 percentage of glass fiber, 1 percentage of foaming agent e.g. rosin, and 10-13 percentage of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an underground heat storage device.    Heat storage water tank (2)    Heat exchanger (7)    Clay stratum (9)    Inverted valve (12)    Heat pump system (15)
NOVELTY - The torch has a controller connected with a rear cover that is provided in a body. The rear cover is provided with a charging and discharging jack to be connected with the controller. Six battery sheets of the solar battery are distributed on a fixer main body evenly and independently and connected in way of rotatably unfolding and reversely folding a central spindle. The battery sheets are connected in parallel or in serial through leads to be connected with the controller, a charging battery and a LED to form a loop.    USE - Foldable outdoor solar torch.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery of the torch has rotatably unfolding and reversely folding structure. The torch enlarges the receiving surface of solar light and the power generation. The torch supplies the adequate electric power, and can last illumination for long period of time, and can charge the minimized electric apparatus. The torch has compact structure and multiple purposes, and improves timeliness and convenience for using power in the outdoor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fixer main body is injection molded by acrylonitrile butadiene and styrene (ABS) engineering plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a foldable outdoor solar torch.
NOVELTY - The filler has a cylindrical barrel body connected with a bottom part of a hopper shaped fluid vessel, which is made of plastic or non-metallic material. Two ends of the barrel body are provided with an upper clapboard and a lower clapboard whose lower part is connected with a circular liquid filling port. A float rod is connected with a lifting handle, where a lower end of the float rod extends out of the liquid filling port and is connected with a floater plug. An upper part of the float rod is painted with a color scale.    USE - Liquid filler for a storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The floater plug seals the liquid filling port when the floater plug and the float rod raise to regulated height, and a color scale boundary line on the float rod is fixed at a level as the upper port of the fluid vessel, so that the filler prevents liquid flowing into the storage cell when the liquid filling level reaches required height of the storage cell, and the filler is moved to another liquid filling port of the storage cell by grasping the lifting handle to prevent the liquid floating outside caused by unclear liquid level height in the cell to avoid corrosion of external substance, dilution of concentration of sulfuric acid in the cell due to excessive distilled water and influence of ventilation property and heat radiation heavily due to excessive liquid level to improve charging quality and service life of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a liquid filler for a storage cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a condenser system i.e. linear fresnel condenser prism array (1), and condensing solar battery subassembly respectively mounted on top and bottom parts of a shell (3) that is fixed to a bracket (4) through an elevation angle adjusting mechanism i.e. worm and gear mechanism. The subassembly is mounted at a focusing part of the system. The system comprises a secondary reflector array e.g. plane mirror (2), mounted at two sides of the subassembly, where the system is made of optical resin material, and the subassembly comprises a radiating device e.g. radiating metal plate.    USE - One-dimensional linear focusing and condensing photovoltaic power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves output power of elemental area of solar battery, prolongs service life of the battery and improves wind resistance. The device has better radiating effect, high cooling efficiency and low manufacturing cost, and can be conveniently mounted, adjusted and maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a one-dimensional linear focusing and condensing photovoltaic power generation device.    Linear fresnel condenser prism array (1)    Plane mirror (2)    Shell (3)    Bracket (4)
NOVELTY - The valve has a drive shaft inserted into an output gear hole of an executor. One end of the shaft is connected with a movable valve i.e. ceramic valve. Static valves i.e. ceramic valves, provided with holes are connected with a water inlet and an exhaust tube. The movable valve is provided with holes that are not synchronously equipped with the water inlet, outlet holes and the exhaust tube. The movable valve is connected with a valve body by a rubber O-shaped sealing ring. A sealing is formed between a valve body and an inner lining of a water tank by silicon rubber without welding.    USE - Pipeline exhaust valve for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is simple to process, convenient to use and maintain, and has simple operation. The pipeline connection is simple and convenient. The exhaust tube is hard to be blocked, thus synchronously realizing the rising and falling of the water of the water heater, and the pipeline can be effectively exhausted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pipeline exhaust valve.
NOVELTY - The tank has two rock wool insulating blocks positioned outside a connected collector. Upper and lower shells are positioned outside the two opposite insulating blocks. Two ends of an assembled shell are equipped with end caps. A middle part of the end cap is provided with a centre through hole. Four sides are configured with connecting through holes. A fastening piece is fixed in the connecting hole, and is used for connecting the end cap with the shell. A silicon rubber sealing gasket is positioned between two ends of the shell and a periphery of the end cap.    USE - Connected heat collector water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank is convenient to mount and transport, and environmentally friendly, and has long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connected heat collector water tank.
NOVELTY - The sensor has a water temperature and water level inducing circuit (1) connected with a sensor (11), where the inducing circuit is enclosed in insulating resin (2). The insulating resin is sleeved with stainless steel sleeves (3) communicated with the inducing circuit at intervals. A silica gel ring (4) is connected between two adjacent stainless steel sleeves.    USE - Water temperature and water level sensor for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The epoxy resin is fully filled in the inner side of the stainless steel sleeves and the silica gel ring, and the water temperature and water level inducing circuit is enclosed in the sensor, so that the water cannot penetrate into the inner side of the water temperature and water level inducing circuit at the condition of oxidation, aging and deformation, which are caused by the influence, so as to ensure the normal operation of the water temperature and water level inducing circuit and guarantee the stability and the reliability of the detecting work, which avoids the working failure of the sensor and ensures the service life of the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water temperature and water level sensor.    Water temperature and water level inducing circuit (1)    Insulating resin (2)    Stainless steel sleeves (3)    Silica gel ring (4)    Sensor (11)
NOVELTY - The tube has an internal tube part and an external tube part integrally formed by extruding internal and external layers of plastic. The internal tube part and the external tube part have hollow structures with two open ends. The open ends are connected with a circulating system in a sealing way, and an interlayer is provided between the internal and the external tube parts and filled with a heat transfer medium. An aluminum film with a coating for selectively absorbing light is arranged between the internal and the external layers.    USE - Solar heat collecting tube for use in outdoor and military and rural areas.    ADVANTAGE - The internal tube part is made of plastic material that selectively absorbs light and has high-thermal conductivity. The external tube is made of plastic of low mist degree and good adiathermancy. The tube is durable, convenient to use, inexpensive, and reduces labor intensity. The aluminum film with the coating for selectively absorbing light is arranged between the internal and external layers, so that the structure of the tube is convenient to use and prevented from easy damage. The tube is portable, easy to connect and convenient to transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar heat collecting tube.
NOVELTY - The cell has a protective circuit board located in a plastic frame, and a protective circuit fixed between an input terminal i.e. bonding pad, and an output terminal. The input terminal is connected with a dry cell, and the plastic frame comprises an end face and two side walls. The end face is provided with a window for leading out the output terminal, and the side walls are provided with a location member. The protective circuit board is provided between the location member and the end face. An injection gel is filled in a gap among the dry cell, protective circuit board and the frame.    USE - Cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell avoids the need of a forming bracket so as to avoid the manufacturing of the forming bracket and reduce the assembling process of the forming bracket in the manufacturing technology, thus simplifying the cell manufacturing technology and effectively preventing the injection gel from being shielded the output terminal during the injection process. The storage space of the inner active substance of the cell is increased by avoiding the forming bracket, thus greatly increasing the volume specific capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell.
NOVELTY - A solar cell back sheet comprises a substrate (1) made of impermeable material; and a membranous protection layer (2) comprising fluorine-containing coating (3) made of fluoropolymer coating formed on surface(s) of the substrate, and an adhesion layer (4) coated on the opposite surfaces of the fluorine-containing coating and obtained by curing a bi-component high temperature curing glue including resin matrix comprising curing functional group and curing agent.    USE - A solar cell back sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has improved adhesive firmness between the substrate and the protection layer thus preventing easy peeling of protection layer during packing or when in use, and does not require copolymerization of other monomers with the curing functional group in the fluorine-contained coating to ensure effectiveness of the protection layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a solar cell back sheet.    Substrate (1)    Membranous protection layer (2)    Fluorine-containing coating (3)    Adhesion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has fuel gas supply apparatus (16) that supplies fuel gas to anode side electrode (26) through fuel gas flow path (36). The oxidizing agent gas is flowed to the cathode side electrode (28) through oxidizing agent gas flow path (34) by using oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14). The fuel gas is absorbed through decompression device (18) to block the fuel gas flow at the oxidizing agent gas flow path. The absorbed fuel gas is diluted with air by dilution apparatus (20).    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure at the oxidizing agent gas flow path is reduced so that desired gas can be used at the oxidizing agent gas flow path reliably and rapidly. The discharge of fuel gas outside the fuel cell system is prevented by diluting absorbed fuel gas with air. The increase in electric potential of cathode side electrode is prevented so that the electric power generation performance of fuel cell system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of stopping fuel cell system; and    (2) starting method of fuel cell system.    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 (10)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Decompression device (18)    Dilution apparatus (20)    Anode side electrode (26)    Cathode side electrode (28)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (34)    Fuel gas flow path (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves fabricating 12-volt, 120-watt photovoltaic modules incorporating 108 half-cut, 125-mm mono-silicon solar cells. The cell array utilizes three parallel strings of 36-solar cells. The module size is 1239asterisk789-mm^2, which is designed with standard lamination materials (high transmission tempered glass, ethylene vinyl acetate encapsulant, Tedlar back sheet) and incorporates laser-cut high efficiency anti-reflection coated solar cells. In comparison to the conventional design using 36 solar cells of 156-mm size and 3.4-watt rating, the presently design permits the manufacture and application of 125-mm solar cells for realizing specific requirement of module and system voltage (12-V) at 120-watts power rating. The versatile design helps to mitigate the short-supply of 156-mm silicon wafers and also, affords use of solar cell production equipment limited to 125-mm size. Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (1) in the form of a laminate, which as the core layer has a solar cell system (2) and encapsulation materials (3,3') applied on both sides of the system, and at least one encapsulation material layer (3') consists of a sealing layer (4') and a barrier layer (6), where the sealing layer is arranged between the solar cell system and barrier layer consisting of a plastic film or a plastic film composite on the side facing the system, which has an inorganic oxide layer (7) deposited by the vapor evaporation under a vacuum. Image 0/5
NOVELTY - The injection mold design of battery and LF circuit, is disclosed. It consists of mainly five parts like core plate, cavity plate, core, core insert, and side core with other accessory standard parts. The core and cavity is extracted using mold design technique, with other standard parts it is assembled for utilizing it for mass production of plastic components. The core and cavity is made of P-20 steel material for sustaining high fatigue stress during the mass production of plastic components. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Molded plastic water storage tanks for tropical regions based hot climate applications have to be different in design as compared to the design applicable in cold climate based regions - such that the stored water inside the tank do not absorb solar energy on hot weather without unduly increasing the molded plastic wall thickness and total cost of the system. The following points need consideration: a) The tank outer surface should absorb minimum solar radiation such that the energy transfer to the tank water from the outer surface gets minimized. b) The tank top portion should be provided with openings in the form of vent space for accumulated hot gases to escape. For the above needs - following have been done in the present invention: Applying environment friendly techniques - on the molded plastic tanks of existing design - leading to a surface that reflects and reduces solar radiation absorption. The above requirements have been achieved through: i) Permanent coating on the outer surface by a suitable material. ii) Temporary cladding or sheath on outer surface with a suitable material that reflects solar radiation. The air trapped inside the tank - above the water level that comes in direct contact with the water- should be provided with an escape route - such that the hot - less dense air moves up and escapes through a suitable size opening provided at the top of the tank. For this the provision of air vent holes on cover - along with flaps and net has been made - and this helps in maintaining air temperature inside tank equivalent to atmospheric level. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A water-soluble adhesive solid polyelectrolyte, poly-2-vinyl pyridine-sulfate (P-2VP-H_2SO_4) having a molecular mass of 7.7\asterisk10^5 to 8\asterisk10^5 g/mol. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A bipolar battery comprises a single container with all the routings to fill electrolyte and to vent gases; grooves cut inside the container to accommodate support plates; a combination of a primary channel and a secondary channel to vent gases generated inside the cell, the secondary channel being connected to the primary channel tangentially along the length; electrolyte inlet channel consisting of a primary and secondary channel along the width of the battery; a channel to create enough vacuum in the separator to suck electrolyte; sealing of electrolyte filling ports with plastic caps followed by thermal welding or adhesive bonding; single or dual valves; a terminal plate assembly for better current distribution wherein the terminal divided into at least two branches, the assembly including two non conducting plastic sheets with perforations; a plastic plate with a cut, a terminal with a conducting metal sheet, and a conducting metal sheet for dividing the current into a number of branches of any predetermined geometry. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A glass-laminated non-vacuumed solar heat collection element comprising a super cermet coated inner metallic tube, is disclosed. The metallic tube is co-axially covered with an outer pyrex glass tube and two layered polymer ring with inner layer ofKevlar(RTM: synthetic fiber) and outer layer ofTeflon(RTM: fluoropolymer). The ring is provided at both ends of the combined assembly of inner metallic tube and outer glass tube. The polymer ring is adapted to close either end of the both the tubes and is also adapted to hold the inner metallic tube in position. The half portion of outer surface of upper semi-cylindrical portion of the glass tube is coated with a silver reflecting surface, followed with a two layered coating of copper and the outer surface of the coated glass tube is laminated with another semi-cylindrical glass tube using polyvinyl butyral film in between the two tubes by heating in a vacuum chamber at 140-145?oC. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The machine has an injection plunger that extrudes the molding material to the cavity formed in a master mold. An injection cylinder apparatus (25) drives the injection plunger and a pump (33) for discharging working fluid. A hydraulic pressure circuit (37) controls the supply of the working fluid to a mold clamping cylinder apparatus (15) and the injection cylinder apparatus from the pump and accumulator respectively.    USE - Molding machine e.g. die-cast machine.    ADVANTAGE - The working fluid can be supplied to the mold clamping cylinder apparatus and injection cylinder apparatus at high speed, and the size of the molding machine can be reduced reliably by simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the hydraulic pressure apparatus of the molding machine.    Mold clamping cylinder apparatus (15)    Injection cylinder apparatus (25)    Pump (33)    Motor (35)    Hydraulic pressure circuit (37)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has control unit (7) determines whether catalyst layer is peeled from electrolyte. The control unit performs peeling restoration operation which restores peeled catalyst layer to electrolyte, when catalyst is peeled from electrolyte.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel-cell system mounted in vehicle, robot, aircraft, vessel etc. Can also be used in electric power generation system for buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be suppressed by performing peeling restoration operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (7)    Pump (24)    Motor (24a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has MEA (21) and sealing portion (22) clamped with a separator including gold film. A porous structure (24) is provided below the MEA for supplying reactive gas to MEA. An oxidizing agent gas exhaust port (44b) is provided in separator to discharge reactive gas from porous structure. A planar portion is provided in the separator along the reactive gas flow direction in the side of porous structure. A low porosity portion (241) of porous structure is arranged in the upstream at the MEA side rather than the downstream and the exhaust port of reactive gas.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell provided with draining high porous structure can be obtained effectively. The discharge of stagnant water is stimulated and increase of pressure loss of porous structure can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views explaining the relationship between MEA, porous structure and cathode opposition plate.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode opposition plate (11)    MEA (21)    Sealing portion (22)    Porous structure (24)    Oxidizing agent gas exhaust port (44b)    Low porosity portion (241)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has an anode catalyst layer (3) formed in an upper surface of an electrolytic membrane (2). A cathode catalyst layer (4) is formed in the lower surface of the electrolytic membrane. A recessed portion (31) or a convex portion is formed in a surface of the anode catalyst layer or cathode catalyst layer so as to discriminate the anode and cathode catalyst layers.    USE - Electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer arrangement of electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cost for the electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer arrangement is reduced, and the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer can be discriminated easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel call;    (2) catalyst layer transfer film; and    (3) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer arrangement.    Electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer arrangement (1)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (4)    Recessed portion (31)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer is laminated on the transfer base material. The thickness of catalyst layer is 5-100 mu m. The catalyst layer is made of pore structure whose pore distribution peak is 10-100 nm. The pore volume in 10-100 nm of catalyst layer is 0.060-0.550 mL divide by g.    USE - Catalyst layer transfer film for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell having outstanding battery performance can be obtained by using the catalyst layer transfer film of specific structure.
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (7) driven in the temperature that evaporates the cooling water circulating in a cooling water system (9). A vapor splitter (30) isolates the produced water vapor from the cooling water. The water vapor supply system (35) is arranged to mix the isolated water vapor with the source gas. The mixture of isolated water vapor and supply gas is supplied to an internal heating type modifier (1) that generates reformed gas containing hydrogen. The anode waste gas is supplied to thermal load installation such as biomass ethanol production facility.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for thermal load installation such as gas heat pump type air conditioning equipment, absorption-type gas air conditioning equipment and biomass ethanol production facility (all claimed) and for household application.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved by the efficient arrangement of modifier and fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Internal heating type modifier (1)    Fuel cell (7)    Cooling water system (9)    Vapor splitter (30)    Water vapor supply system (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100) is equipped with a laminated structure (10) to which several polymer electrolyte fuel cells (11) are stacked. A fuel gas supply port is provided in anode side edge of the laminated structure for supplying fuel gas to the anode of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of distribution property of reactive gas at the time of electric power generation and the temperature distribution along the lamination direction of laminated structure are suppressed efficiently. The residual water quantity in the anode of fuel cell is reduced and electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (10)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (11)    Insulators (30a,30b)    End plates (40a,40b)    Fuel cell stack (100)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer transfer sheet (1) that transfers a catalyst layer on an electrolytic membrane of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, has a sheet-like base material. The catalyst layer is formed in a surface of the base material. A projection (4) is arranged to protrude outward from an outer periphery edge and formed in the upper right corner of the catalyst layer transfer sheet.    USE - Catalyst layer transfer sheet for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separation defect, while transferring the catalyst layer on the electrolytic membrane is decreased and the yield of the catalyst layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer;    (2) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly;    (3) manufacturing method of electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (4) manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the catalyst layer transfer sheet.    Catalyst layer transfer sheet (1)    Projection (4)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer transfer sheet (1) has a base material (2) having a sheet-like holding portion (22) that is folded and formed on an upper surface of a main surface (21) of the base material, while connecting with a portion of outer periphery edge of the sheet like base material main surface. The catalyst layer (3) is formed in the lower surface of the base material main surface.    USE - Catalyst layer transfer sheet for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separation defect, while transferring the catalyst layer on the electrolytic membrane is decreased and the yield of the catalyst layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer;    (2) manufacturing method of electrolytic membrane-electrode assembly; and    (3) manufacturing method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the catalyst layer transfer sheet.    Catalyst layer transfer sheet (1)    Base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Main surface (21)    Holding portion (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging electrode (20) on surface of a metal support structure (10) having high gas permeability property. An oxide electrolyte (30) is arranged on the other surface of the metal support structure. The metal support structure is planarized by sintering the oxide electrolyte.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crack initiation of the oxide electrolyte can be suppressed reliably. The volumetric shrinkage at the time of sintering the oxide electrolyte is absorbed effectively by the contraction of the convex surface of the metal support structure. The electronic conductivity fall of the cathode electrode resulting from the crack generation can be suppressed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal support structure (10)    Electrode (20)    Oxide electrolyte (30)    Cathode electrode (40)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The gas liquid separator (30) has an off-gas introducing portion (32) that introduces a cathode off gas into a gas-liquid separator main portion (31). An off-gas leading out portion (33) leads out cathode off gas after performing gas-liquid separation. A bending portion makes the flow of cathode off gas introduced into gas liquid separator main portion from the off-gas introducing portion bending at horizontal direction. The bending portion makes the flow of cathode off gas derived from gas liquid separator main portion by off gas leading out portion bending upward.    USE - Gas liquid separator for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, hot water supply system, and non-portable fuel cell system used in domestic and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content from cathode off gas can be separated sufficiently and the pressure loss can be made to act on the cathode off gas emitted from fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the gas liquid separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pipe (23c)    Gas liquid separator (30)    Gas-liquid separator main portion (31)    Off-gas introducing portion (32)    Off-gas leading out portion (33)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has slanting struts provided between a post (3) and a lock bar (5). Roof beams (7, 7a, 7b) are placed on the bar in a transverse direction as a support of a plate-shaped solar module (2). Lateral insert grooves are provided above a carrier bar of the beams for insertion of edges of the module. Clamping grooves open upwardly by the carrier bar. The clamping grooves support spring side pieces of T-shaped clamping pieces with a butt plate concavely bent to the side pieces. The plate fixes the module edges with sections of the carrier bar present adjacent to the clamping grooves.    USE - Plate-shaped solar module-supporting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the T-shaped clamping pieces ensures a high retention force with position stability of the solar module. The structure is designed in such a manner that it ensures a secure fixing of the solar module on the roof beams with high wind forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a plate-shaped solar module-supporting structure.    Solar module-supporting structure (1)    Plate-shaped solar module (2)    Post (3)    Lock bar (5)    Roof beams (7, 7a, 7b)
NOVELTY - A smooth layer, inorganic layer (a), intermediate layer, and inorganic layer (b) are sequentially laminated on surface of the plastic film as base material. The smooth layer contains amino resin or hydrolyzate of alkoxysilane formed on surface(s) of the smooth layer. The inorganic layer (a) is a doped aluminum and/or titanium layer containing silica. The intermediate layer contains silicon, oxygen, carbon or silane coupling agent. The inorganic layer (b) is a doped titanium, aluminum, tin, and/or germanium layer containing oxides of niobium, indium, and/or zinc.    USE - Manufacture of gas barrier film used for image display apparatus, and substrate of electronic display elements and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the thin film with excellent adhesiveness, flexibility, gas barrier property, productivity, and suppressed time-lapse deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A smooth layer, inorganic layer (a), intermediate layer, and inorganic layer (b) are sequentially laminated on surface of the plastic film as base material. The smooth layer contains amino resin or hydrolyzate of alkoxysilane formed on surface(s) of the smooth layer. The inorganic layer (a) is a doped aluminum and/or titanium layer containing silica. The intermediate layer contains silicon, oxygen, carbon or silane coupling agent. The inorganic layer (b) is a doped titanium, aluminum, tin, and/or germanium layer containing oxides of niobium, indium, and/or zinc. The inorganic layer (a) and the inorganic layer (b) are provided with gas barrier property. The intermediate layer is improves the interlayer contact force between the intermediate layer and inorganic layer (a). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the gas barrier film.
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (100) has main/pilot valves (120,150) that fits or spaces apart with main/pilot valve sheet (121,151) during closure or opening of valve. The main and pilot valves are sucked in respective suction directions of fixing element (190) according to excitation of solenoid (160). The fixing element and main/pilot spring (170,155) presses valves in respective suction directions to close main/pilot valves by primary thrust and secondary thrust which is smaller than primary thrust during demagnetization of solenoid.    USE - Pilot-type solenoid valve for use in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the pilot-type solenoid valve can be reduced with size reduction of the solenoid valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) control circuit of pilot-type solenoid valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of pilot-type solenoid valve at the time of demagnetization of solenoid. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pilot-type solenoid valve (100)    Main valve (120)    Main valve sheet (121)    Pilot valve (150)    Pilot valve sheet (151)    Pilot spring (155)    Solenoid (160)    Main spring (170)    Fixing element (190)
NOVELTY - A methanol container comprises (in mass parts) scale-like glass filler (10-50) mixed with resin composition (100). The resin composition contains polypropylene resin (50-80), polyphenylene ether resin (10-40), and chemical admixture (5-20).    USE - Methanol container is used for fuel cells (claimed) e.g. direct methanol fuel cell. Can also be used for power supplies such as mobile telephone, mobile-type personal computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The thin light-weight methanol container has excellent methanol barrier property, methanol-proof property, thermal time rigidity, low curvature property, surface external appearance, and suppressed loss of methanol.
NOVELTY - The generator has a tank (4) which stores condensed water collected from waste gas discharged from a fuel cell main case (1) and /or a modifier (3). An electronic deionization device (10) is provided with desalination chamber and concentration chamber. The ion-exchange resin is filled between anode and cathode of desalination chamber in which a metering pump (P1) is interposed. The tank and the concentration chamber are connected by a concentration water supply line (L22) in which metering pump (P2) is interposed.    USE - fuel cell power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensed water storage tank and the concentration chamber that are connected by the concentration water supply line in which the metering pump is interposed, the generation of pressure is eliminated and thus the ratio of the feed rate of the condensed water to the desalination and concentration chambers is maintained effectively. Hence the desalination process is performed efficiently and quickly.    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)    Tank (4)    Electronic deionization device (10)    Concentration water supply line (L22)    Metering pumps (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The evaluation cell has a pair of separators (10) joined to both sides of a membrane electrode assembly. The separator consists of a transparent substrate (20) and an electroconductive rib (30) joined to the substrate in the state of forming a portion of both side walls of a gas flow groove (13). An electric current extraction terminal is connected to the electroconductive rib.    USE - Evaluation cell for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The simulation of actual driving state of the fuel cell is enabled and the visualization of gas flow groove and the measurement of the composition of the gas flowing through the gas flow groove are possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory view of the elements of the separator in a large scale.    Separator (10)    Gas flow groove (13)    Vertical groove (13a)    Horizontal groove (13b)    Transparent substrate (20)    Current collection rib (30)
NOVELTY - A resin-made manifold (62a) has a non-circular cylindrical portion (66) connected to oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole of circular opening (58), and a circular cylindrical portion (68) connected to circular external piping. The non-circular cylindrical portion and the circular cylindrical portion are connected integrally by a three-dimensional shaped cylindrical portion (70) along a thickness direction of an end plate (14a).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-circular cylindrical portion and the circular cylindrical portion are connected integrally, the pressure loss of reactive gas or cooling medium is reduced effectively between oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole and circular external piping at low cost and the number of components is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric explanatory view of the resin-made manifold integrally molded by end plate.    End plate (14a)    Circular opening (58)    Resin-made manifold (62a)    Non-circular cylindrical portion (66)    Circular cylindrical portion (68)    Three-dimensional shaped cylindrical portion (70)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has a hollow fiber membrane (106) which permeates water vapor while circulating the fluid supplied to fuel cell, and connects anode or cathode of the fuel cell. The electroconductive housings (110,150) are provided with a flow path which circulates the fluid for humidification in which steam partial pressure is higher than the fluid to be humidified. A corrosion-prevention layer is formed in inner wall face of flow path.    USE - Humidifier of fuel cell apparatus for electric power generation cell system used in electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook type personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), electronic notebook, wristwatch, digital still camera, digital camcorder, game machine and electronic computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the corrosion-prevention layer is formed in inner wall face of flow path, the corrosion and elution of housing of humidifier is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the anode gas humidifier.    Anode gas humidifier (100)    Flow path (100D)    Hollow fiber membrane (106)    Electroconductive housings (110,150)    Recessed portion (110A)
NOVELTY - A battery electrode (1) comprises active material (2) having coefficient of cubical expansion of 5% or more, conductive support agent, and secondary particles (4) containing binder (A) (3) and binder (B) (5). The binder (A) has elasticity modulus which varies with elasticity modulus of binder (B). The electrode has porosity of 18-70%.    USE - Battery electrode is used for lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery for vehicle used as motor driving power supply (all claimed) for mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode suppresses swelling and shrinkage of active material break out, deformation and crack generation, and provides secondary battery having improved cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery electrode.    Battery electrode (1)    Active material (2)    Binder A (3)    Secondary particles (4)    Binder B (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has gas flow path formation elements (30,31) formed of metal, arranged between membrane electrode gasket assembly (MEGA) and separator. The gas flow path formation elements are formed through press molding of metal thin plates. The joining portion (30T) of the gas flow path formation elements is formed in circular arc shape, for joining the gas flow path formation elements with the MEGA.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the MEGA is prevented and biting-in of the gas flow path formation elements to the MEGA is suppressed, by forming the joining portion of the gas flow path formation elements in circular arc shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the gas flow path formation elements.    Gas flow path formation elements (30,31)    Weld junction (30B)    Through hole (30H)    Strand (30S)    Joining portion (30T)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system has a control apparatus provided with a system-demand target value generation unit that generates target values for different state amounts of the reacting matter supplied to the fuel cell. A target value generation unit generates the correction target value corresponding to respective operating quantities of reacting-matter supply unit and reacting-matter state amount adjustment unit, according to load requirements, based on which optimal operating quantities are set.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of membrane electrode assembly of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be avoided, even when excessive stress is applied to solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. State amount of pressure and flow volume of air can be changed from small value to large value within short period of time, even when load of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell is increased rapidly. Increase in differential voltage of anode and cathode can be prevented, even when disturbance is applied to the pressure-control system, or at the time of characteristics variation of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. Riding comfort of fuel cell vehicle can be improved, and the electric power generation efficiency of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the operation of controller of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An impurity amorphous silicon layer (4) is formed by baking the hydrogenation polysilane containing liquid material coated to a photoelectric converting layer (3) over silicon substrate (1). A catalyst layer (6) is formed by baking liquid material coated to the impurity amorphous silicon layer. A glass substrate (10) mounting semiconductor electrode (12) and pigment layer (13) is positioned on the catalyst layer so as to oppose one surface side of silicon substrate. An electrolyte layer (15) is formed in the gap between glass substrate and silicon substrate.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the frequency of performing the vacuum process is reduced, manufacturing cost of solar cell can be reduced. Photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross- sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of solar cell.    Silicon substrate (1)    Photoelectric converting layer (3)    Impurity amorphous silicon layer (4)    Catalyst layer (6)    Glass substrate (10)    Semiconductor electrode (12)    Pigment layer (13)    Electrolyte layer (15)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has picking-out electrodes (7a,7b) that are formed in whole surface of strip resin substrate (1). The electrodes are segmented by slit which is shifted at preset angle and formed with respect to orthogonal direction to long side of solar cell.    USE - Solar cell for electronic timepiece (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stress generated by curve is not concentrated on the specific location of solar cell, even if solar cell is curved and distortion arises. The damage and disconnection of lower electrode, photoelectric converting layer and upper electrode of solar cell can be prevented. Hence, the freedom degree of solar cell designer can be improved and the function of solar cell is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic timepiece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the solar cell.    Resin substrate (1)    Lower electrode (2)    Photoelectric converting layer (3)    Picking-out-electrodes (7a,7b)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has a concave mirror-shaped reflection unit (7) consisting of a polycarbonate substrate, transparent protection layers containing acrylic resin, an optical reflective metal layer containing silver (Ag) or aluminum (Al) and a transparent surface protection layer. The transparent protection layers have a softening point lower than the softening point of the transparent surface protection layer and a surface elongation rate larger than the elongation rate of transparent surface protection layer at a deformative temperature.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus having sufficient photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained by preventing the damage of the optically reflective metal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Crystal semiconductor particle (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Insulating layer (4)    Translucent conductive layer (5)    Light reflection unit (7)
NOVELTY - The protection sheet has an electrically insulating PET film (1) having electrical property of 1017 ohmx cm, which is fixed on a water vapor barrier metallic film (2) made of aluminum foil, through a polyurethane adhesive (5). The water vapor barrier metallic film is fixed on the light interrupting PET film (3) which is adhered on a polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) film (4) through the adhesive. The light interrupting PET film is set to white PET film while setting metallic film to metal oxide vapor deposition PET film.    USE - Protection sheet attached on back side of solar cell module for protection of crystalline-silicon type photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically insulating protective sheet is adhered to the back side of solar cell module with sufficient adhesive strength and the photovoltaic cell in back side of solar cell module is protected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the protection sheet.    Electrically insulating PET film (1)    Water vapor barrier metallic film (2)    Light interrupting PET film (3)    PEN film (4)    Polyurethane adhesive (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding a bus bar to a main grid line of a front face cathode of a battery plate by a welding machine, where the bus bar is plated with tin, and connecting battery plates in series. The battery plates are fixed to a mold plate with a groove for receiving the battery plates. Lamination process is finished by removing burr formed by melted ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). A junction block is welded at a leading-out wire of a rear face of a battery pack. A qualified battery pack is packed for a warehousing.    USE - Method for packing a crystal-silicon solar photovoltaic battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids air bubble during lamination process, thus improving the lamination effect. The lamination process is performed multiple times to guarantee stable relative position of the assembly string and glass, thus providing high quality of lamination. The method reduces the time of solidification process thus improving efficiency.
NOVELTY - The battery group has a connection unit (2) connected between batteries (1), and a radiating device (3) located between the batteries, where the connection unit and the radiating device are made of insulating heat conduction plastic/ceramic/rubber. The connection unit is sleeved and fixed to an end of one of the batteries. The radiating device comprises two radiating tube supports (31, 32), where one of supports is inserted into the other support. A side surface of the radiating tube support is provided with a matching surface matched with perisporium of the battery.    USE - Battery group.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group has simple structure and convenient installation. The design of the battery group can effectively disperse the heat between the batteries of the battery group to improve the stability of the battery group and prolong the service life of the battery group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery group.    Batteries (1)    Connection unit (2)    Radiating device (3)    Radiating tube supports (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (50) has anode (22) and cathode (24) provided in the respective surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane (20). The cathode has catalyst layer (30) containing mesoporous silica for raising water adsorption amount, when relative humidity increases in a predetermined relative humidity region among the anode and cathode.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. home-use solid polymer fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalyst layer containing the mesoporous silica, the humidity of the catalyst layer of fuel cell can be controlled without inhibiting electro conductivity and gas diffusion property of the fuel cell. The cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (20)    Anode (22)    Cathode (24)    Catalyst layer (30)    Membrane electrode assembly (50)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic layer is laminated on a transparent electrode that is laminated (S10) on a transparent substrate. A buffer layer made of moisture resistance material comprising indium tin oxide (ITO), tin oxide (SnO2) or indium zinc oxide (IZO) is laminated (S40) on a metal electrode layer laminated on the photovoltaic layer.    USE - Method of manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic cell used in thin-film photovoltaic module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of moisture into the photovoltaic cell is prevented by the buffer and metal electrode layers, thus the electrical characteristics of the metal electrode layer are recovered and the reliability and characteristics of the cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin-film photovoltaic cell; and    (2) thin-film photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the thin-film photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    Step of laminating transparent electrode (S10)    Step of laser patterning (S15)    Step of laminating solar cell layer (S20)    Step of laminating metal electrode layer (S30)    Step of laminating buffer layer (S40)
NOVELTY - A piston (12) has piston head (28) and shaft (30), positioned within regulator main case (14). The main case has central inlet passage (18) extended along center axis (20) to receive high pressure hydrogen gas. A closure portion (16) has central outlet passage (26) to discharge hydrogen gas to anode surface of fuel cell. A bellow (56) made of stainless steel and polyethylene has static seals (64,72) for attaching bellow ends (58,60) to piston head or shaft and to main case or closure portion for accommodating axial movement of piston along center axis.    USE - Pressure regulator of high-pressure gas dispensing system for hydrogen fuel cell used in automotive vehicle industry.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen from the pressure regulator can be prevented, the low friction movement of the piston can be facilitated by using bellow with static seals, the performance of the pressure regulator can be enhanced and the flow rate of hydrogen from storage vessel to the anode surface of the fuel cell can be managed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the pressure regulator.    Piston (12)    Regulator main case (14)    Closure portion (16)    Central inlet passage (18)    Center axis (20)    Central outlet passage (26)    Piston head (28)    Shaft (30)    Bellow (56)    Bellow ends (58,60)    Static seals (64,72)
NOVELTY - The battery label (20) comprises electronic-paper (e-paper) display that is mounted on a smart battery (10) and electrically connected to a smart circuit (15) for monitoring status of battery.    USE - Electronic battery label used in smart battery assembly (claimed), for displaying status of smart battery comprising lithium ion/lithium polymer battery pack for portable electrical device e.g. handheld electrical device such as military/public security radio, barcode scanner, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. Can also be used in electric car, mobile computer, laptop computers, wireless telephone, portable defibrillator, iPod (RTM: portable music player), LED/LCD display used in public safety, military and mobile business applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By mounting the e-paper display on the battery for displaying the battery status information, the battery along with the display can be accommodated in tight fitting enclosure, so that penetration of water and other contaminants inside the battery pack can be prevented. The power consumption of the electronic battery label can be reduced and the label cannot be erased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) smart battery assembly; and    (2) method for displaying status of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the rechargeable smart battery provided with electronic battery label.    Battery assembly (5)    Battery (10)    Smart circuit (15)    Battery label (20)    Electronic status indicator (25)
NOVELTY - A battery (100) comprises housing (105); cell arrangement situated within housing including at least one cell (115) storing a power; shock isolator (125) disposed within housing, where shock isolator absorbs energy of a shock event upon the battery to prevent damage to cell arrangement; and circuitry (120) for controlling exchange of the power with electronic device.    USE - Battery for portable or stationary electronic device such as personal digital assistant and computer tower.    ADVANTAGE - The battery housing has increased ruggedness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing a battery.    Battery (100)    Housing (105)    Cell (115)    Circuitry (120)    Shock isolator (125)
NOVELTY - The cup has a cup body (1) whose surface is sleeved with a rubber cup sleeve (3). A surface of the rubber cup sleeve is formed with multiple transparent holes (4), and an inner side of a cup cover (2) is formed with a micro-type fan (5). Ventilation holes (6) are formed along an edge of the cup cover, and the micro-type fan is serially connected with a battery and a switch to form a circuit.    USE - Heat radiation water cup.    ADVANTAGE - The cup prevents the hand holding on the cup sleeve from being burned by providing the transparent holes on the surface of the cup sleeve, thus ensuring normal heat radiation of the cup body. The cup improves air flux and acceleration radiation of the heat energy by closing the switch of the micro-type fan to blow air into the cup, and reduces the temperature in short time. The cup is simple in structure, practical, convenient to use, and safe, and has wide application range and reliable design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heat radiation water cup.    Cup body (1)    Cup cover (2)    Rubber cup sleeve (3)    Transparent holes (4)    Micro-type fan (5)    Ventilation holes (6)
NOVELTY - The cart has an explosion-proof battery (5) fixed on a lower part of a body (7), where the battery and an explosion-proof alternating-current controller (4) are connected with each other. The explosion-proof alternating-current controller and a mine explosion-proof alternating-current motor (2) are connected with each other. A stepless speed regulating machine (1) and the explosion-proof alternating-current motor are connected with each other. The explosion-proof alternating-current motor and a traveling wheel (3) i.e. solid rubber wheel, are connected with each other by a speed reducer.    USE - Mine transporting cart.    ADVANTAGE - The traveling speed of the cart can be regulated in stepless manner and the driving can be processed in a bidirectional manner. The cart has four-wheel driving ability and flexibly turning ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a mine transporting cart.    Stepless speed regulating machine (1)    Mine explosion-proof alternating-current motor (2)    Traveling wheel (3)    Explosion-proof alternating-current controller (4)    Explosion-proof battery (5)    Cart body (7)
NOVELTY - The cart has a mine explosion-proof battery (5) located on a lower part of a cart body (7). A mine explosion-proof direct-current controller (4) and a mine explosion-proof direct-current motor (2) are connected with each other. A stepless speed regulating machine (1) and the explosion-proof direct-current motor are connected with each other. The mine explosion-proof direct-current motor and a traveling wheel (3) i.e. solid rubber wheel, are connected by a speed reducer.    USE - Mine transporting cart.    ADVANTAGE - The cart is driven by the direct-current storage battery and has four-wheel driving ability and flexible turning ability, so that traveling speed of the cart can be regulated in stepless manner, and driving of the cart can be processed in bidirectional manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a mine transporting cart.    Stepless speed regulating machine (1)    Mine explosion-proof direct-current motor (2)    Traveling wheel (3)    Mine explosion-proof direct-current controller (4)    Mine explosion-proof battery (5)    Cart body (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar water heater assembly installed on a triangular bracket, where the assembly includes multiple levels of water heating circulating units connected in series. A cold water inlet is installed at a water inlet channel, and a hot water outlet is installed at a water outlet channel fixed at a tail water heating circulating unit. The circulating units are composed of upper and lower channels and stainless alloy steel solar heat-collecting tubes, and connecting holes for the heat-collecting tubes includes connecting inner tubes with rubber sealing cap sleeves.    USE - Continuous solar water heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is an opened pressurized device that produces hot water by running water through a circulating heat exchanger, thus enabling a user to select level of the water heating circulating units according to requirements. The device has a scientific design, rational and simple structure and large hot water productivity. The device can protect the environment and save energy, and has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a continuous solar water heating device.
NOVELTY - The device has a Bluetooth earphone rack comprising an earphone rack back plate, an earphone rack seat, a baffle plate for positioning a lower end of a Bluetooth headset and a clamping device for positioning an upper end of the Bluetooth headset. The lower end of the Bluetooth headset and a corresponding position of the Bluetooth earphone rack are respectively provided with a pair of electric connectors. The electric connectors are mutually conducted to charge a battery in the Bluetooth headset.    USE - Device for combining a wireless loudspeaker and a Bluetooth headset for an electronic device i.e. mobile phone (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lower end of the Bluetooth earphone rack is provided with a universal serial bus male interface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wireless loudspeaker and Bluetooth headset combining device.
NOVELTY - The device has a flashlight fixed to a clamp arm of a plastic clamp by a plastic clamp ring, where the plastic clamp ring is fastened with an operation bar by the clamp arm. The flashlight is provided with a diode lamp, a battery and a button switch, and a skid proof insulating jacket is sleeved on the clamp arm of the plastic clamp. The flashlight is placed on the plastic clamp by a rotatable pin shaft, where an axis of the pin shaft is vertical to an axis of the operation bar.    USE - Lighting device for an electrical insulating operation bar that is utilized during processing of distribution network failure.    ADVANTAGE - The device can adjust the distance between the light source and the opening/closing brake pull ring conveniently to reduce the distance between the light source and opening/closing brake pull ring. The device enables an operator to view the opening/closing brake pull ring clearly to improve switching speed. The device saves 2-6 minutes of processing time and improves operation efficiency of distribution network failure processing at night. The power consumption of the diode lamp is low, and service life of the device is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lighting device.
NOVELTY - The liner has a one-piece-molded plastic liner body and a heat-collecting hole, where thickness of the heat-collecting hole is greater than that of the plastic liner body, which is formed in wavy shape. A step-shaped concave station is provided on the heat-collecting hole.    USE - Wavy reinforced plastic water heater liner.    ADVANTAGE - The liner with the reinforced rib is formed by changing shape of the plastic liner to wavy shape to constitutively reinforce the plastic liner body, thus increasing capacity for bearing external force of the plastic liner and reducing stress deformation of the plastic liner. The thickness of the heat-collecting hole is formed to be greater than the average wall thickness of the liner body for acting functions of reinforcing and increasing sealing area. The function of reinforcing rib can be acted by using a step-shaped concave station of the heat-collecting hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wavy reinforced plastic water heater liner.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell (I) comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, where: the electrolyte comprises pyrazolium cation and/or an imidazolium cation and at least one non-Lewis acid derived counter ion; (I) is rechargeable and has a consistent charge and discharge cycling at 20-170 degrees C; and the counter ion comprises an bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (imide), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide, tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide (methide), and/or triflate, and forms a lithium (Li) salt comprising Li imide, Li bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide, Li methide and/or Li triflate.    USE - (I) is useful in oil/gas drilling operations, automotive, aircraft and space environment. (I) is useful for rechargeable electrochemical cells, including lithium-ion cells. (I) is useful in all electrochemical cell devices, including batteries.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has effective charge/discharge capacity and charging efficiency at low temperatures and at high temperatures. The electrolyte in (I) exhibits an oxidation limit of greater than 5 V versus lithium, reduction voltage less than 1.5 V versus lithium and a thermal stability of up to at least 300 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical cell (I) comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, where: the electrolyte comprises at least one pyrazolium cation, and/or an imidazolium cation and at least one non-Lewis acid derived counter ion; (I) is rechargeable and has a consistent charge and discharge cycling at 20-170 degrees C; the counter ion comprises an bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (imide), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide, tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide (methide), and/or triflate, and forms a lithium (Li) salt comprising Li imide, Li bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide, Li methide and/or Li triflate; the cathode has a cathode capacity and the anode has an anode capacity; and the cathode capacity is greater than the anode capacity.
NOVELTY - The auxiliary power supply unit has a main body (20), a body cover (23) and a charge unit. Cigar jack plug (31) supplies auxiliary power to the main body. A jack input unit (21) is provided with a substrate (26) mounted in the main body. The charge unit is inserted into the jack of the power input unit through the cigar jack plug, and charges multiple condensers (24). A diode blocks reverse current of electricity. A chargeable condenser is discharged to output unit for maintaining constant voltage, and battery voltage of vehicle is lowered when engine of the vehicle restarts.    USE - Auxiliary power supply unit for navigation device of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The diode blocks reverse current of electricity, where chargeable condenser is discharged to output unit for maintaining constant voltage, and battery voltage of vehicle is lowered when engine of the vehicle restarts, and hence enables to reboot the automotive engine, prevents damaging of electrical equipments of the vehicle, and ensures convenient installation of the auxiliary power supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an auxiliary power supply unit.    Main body (20)    Jack input unit (21)    Body cover (23)    Condensers (24)    Substrate (26)    Cigar jack plug (31)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has a liquid opening stopper formed with a porous portion consisting of thermoplastic resin. The liquid opening stopper is installed with splashproof components. The ventilation resistance value of liquid opening stopper is in the range of 1.0-20 KPa and gas flow rate is 5 L/min.    USE - Lead storage battery used as secondary battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid opening stopper with porous portion functions as explosion protection filter for selectively discharging the gas component emitted in cell chamber interior by controlling the ventilation resistance of porous portion, and recirculating the electrolyte solution efficiently. Thereby, reliability of the liquid opening stopper is improved while preventing clogging and leakage of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid opening stopper.    Thread portion (3)    Rubber packing portion (4)    Groove portion (5)
NOVELTY - The battery set has several batteries (11) comprising main case (11a) and projecting portion (11b), which are accommodated inside the box-shaped resin component (16). The protection structure (18) made of material with temperature characteristic higher than resin component covers the degassing section (15) provided at upper portion of projecting portion.    USE - Battery set.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to degassing section due to melting of resin at high temperature can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery set. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Main case (11a)    Projecting portion (11b)    Degassing section (15)    Box-shaped resin component (16)    Protection structure (18)
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 stand (20) has a link part connected between a hinge part and a heavy main body (10), where the hinge part is located among side panels. Another hinge part is fixed in an upper end of the heavy main body. The hinge parts are settled in an upper end of a waste newspaper part and a waste battery part. The heavy main body is made of synthetic resin, and the stand is made of metal material. An inner portion of a closure is provided with a hollow part. The waste battery part is inserted into a single-side portion of the closure.    USE - Waste newspaper and waste battery distribution stand.    ADVANTAGE - The stand is prevented from damage, allows keeping the waste newspaper and the waste battery, and prevents the newspaper and the waste battery from wind. The stand has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a waste newspaper and waste battery distribution stand.    Heavy main body (10)    Collection space (12)    Input hole (14)    Waste newspaper and waste battery distribution stand (20)    Lateral frame (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a receiving portion whose one side is provided with a cellular phone body (10), and a battery case (200) provided with housing (100) while a stepped projection is formed so that battery adheres closely in a top part of the battery case. A fixing groove is formed in the housing to project a protruding member downward, where the protruding member is combined with the housing. A combining unit is equipped in center area of the stepped projection, and the battery case is assembled in the combining unit while adhering closely to an outer girth side of the housing.    USE - Cellular phone battery locking apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cellular phone body and the combining unit for assembling the battery case are equipped together, so that the battery case of the combining unit can be assembled in the fixing groove of the battery case, and protruding member adheres closely to the recess with a stop pin of the fixing member. The apparatus can prevent the mutual separation of housing and battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cellular phone battery locking apparatus.    Cellular phone body (10)    Housing (100)    Battery case (200)
NOVELTY - The device has an operator interface (15) arranged on a quick-exhaust valve (4) provided for ventilating a tool (2). A valve (7) is arranged for filling and discharging pressure accumulators (5). An operator interface (16) and a pressure sensor (8) are provided at a pressurized air guide for the tool. The pressure accumulators with a pressure senor (6) and a valve (9) are arranged in a circuit arrangement. The valve (9) is arranged between the tool and a throttle valve (10) above an operator interface (12).    USE - Device for reducing pressurized air required for a blow molding process during manufacturing of a plastic hollow body i.e. container, in plastic processing industry.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively reduces pressurized air required for performing the blow molding process, can be manufactured in a simple manner and can be retrofitted in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a device for reducing pressurized air for blow molding process.    Tool (2)    Quick-exhaust valve (4)    Pressure accumulators (5)    Pressure sensors (6, 8)    Valves (7, 9)    Throttle valve (10)    Operator interfaces (12, 15, 16)
NOVELTY - The device has a coating layer formation unit that forms the polypropylene made adhesive tape (51) with respect to one portion of the surface of a core (2). A heat welding unit (43) simultaneously performs heat welding of separators (3,4) in a state at which two sheets are accumulated with respect to tape.    USE - Winding device for use in manufacture of winding element (claimed) such as lithium ion battery element.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of winding element is performed efficiently at low cost, as the need for usage of double-sided adhesive tape is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) winding element; and    (2) manufacturing method of winding element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining the fastening process of separator.    Core (2)    Separators (3,4)    Mounting portion (23)    Heat welding unit (43)    Adhesive tape (51)
NOVELTY - The equipment has an upper bracket (21) connected with a lower bracket (31) via three pin shafts (8, 18, 30) and a lug, and an upper ice removing knife mechanism and a walking mechanism fixed on the upper bracket. A lower ice removing knife mechanism, an upper bracket turning mechanism, an upper bracket lock-up mechanism, a floating riding wheel mechanism and a manipulator mechanism are installed on the lower bracket. An electric control bin (33) and a storage battery box (38) are provided on a lower part of the lower bracket.    USE - Equipment for removing ice coating from a high-tension transmission line on an iron tower.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment utilizes the ice removing knife mechanisms, walking mechanism, electric control bin and a power supply battery cell on one stander, so that the equipment removes ice coating from the high-tension transmission line. The equipment can step the over porcelain insulators on the iron tower and continue to remove the ice in another section, so that the workers do not need to climb up the iron tower again. The equipment is simple in structure and convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an equipment for removing ice coating from a high-tension transmission line on an iron tower.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pin shafts (8, 18, 30)    Upper bracket (21)    Lower bracket (31)    Electric control bin (33)    Storage battery box (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a separator (2) which is interposed between the electric power generation cells (16). The power generation cell has a fuel electrode layer (12) and an oxidizing agent electrode layer (13), which are formed on lower and upper surfaces of a flat solid electrolyte (11). A fuel electrode collector (14) and oxidizing agent electrode collector (15) are arranged between the respective electrode layers and separator. A ring element (17) provided around the periphery of fuel electrode collector, is not contacted with the solid electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell stack for flat type solid oxide fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), phosphoric acid form fuel cell (PAFC) and molten carbonate form fuel cell (MCFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fall of voltage of electric power generation cell can be prevented. The generation of crack in the solid electrolyte due to the action of mechanical stress can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flat type solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Separator (2)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Flat solid electrolyte (11)    Fuel electrode layer (12)    Oxidizing agent electrode layer (13)    Fuel electrode collector (14)    Oxidizing agent electrode collector (15)    Electric power generation cell (16)    Ring element (17)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic assembly (80) comprises a semiconductor lamina (40) having a lamina widest dimension, a receiver wafer (60) having a receiver widest dimension which does not exceed the lamina widest dimension by greater than 50%, a continuous or discontinuous conductive material layer (11) between the lamina and the receiver wafer, and a photovoltaic cell comprising the semiconductor lamina.    USE - A photovoltaic assembly for a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell has a reduced consumption of silicon, thus reducing cost of the assembly. The assembly is formed without requiring excessive heat, pressure, or plasma treatments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for forming a photovoltaic cell; and    (B) a method for forming a photovoltaic assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic assembly.    Conductive material layer (11)    Semiconductor lamina (40)    Receiver wafer (60)    Photovoltaic assembly (80)    Substrate (90)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor donor wafer (20) is affixed at primary surface (10) of receiver (90) having widest dimension without exceeding donor widest dimension by more than 50 percent. A semiconductor lamina that remains affixed to receiver is cleaved from donor wafer along a cleave plane (30) for completing the fabrication of photovoltaic assembly. The semiconductor lamina with a thickness of 1-20 microns is provided with crystalline silicon, a portion of base or emitter of photovoltaic cell and receiver made of metal compound, glass or plastic.    USE - Method of forming photovoltaic assembly for use in photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of photovoltaic module can be improved as the fabricated photovoltaic cells are inserted into the module after testing, sorting and selecting corresponding cells according to performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic assembly; and    (2) photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross sectional view illustrating the formation of photovoltaic module.    Primary surface (10)    Semiconductor donor wafer (20)    Cleave plane (30)    Receiver (90)
NOVELTY - The battery (40) has a laminate battery case (6) comprising two laminate films (7) with plastic layers arranged on faces of metal layers, where the case includes a welded portion in which peripheral edges of the films are welded to each other. An electrode assembly in the case comprises separators interposed between positive electrode plates and negative electrode plates, and positive and negative electrode current collector terminals (8, 9) connected to the electrode plates protrude from sides of the case, where a voltage detection hole (31a) is formed in each surface of the films.    USE - Laminate type battery for use in a battery module (claimed) of a robot, an electric vehicle and a backup power source that is utilized in a mobile information terminal device such as mobile-phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The metal layers are electrically connected to each other at the welded portion such that voltage value or resistance value of the metal layers changes when sealing in the portion breaks apart due to increase in internal pressure, thus detecting breakage of the sealing, and stopping charging and discharging of the battery, and hence avoiding degradation of productivity of the battery and increase in cost. The positive electrode and negative electrode current collector terminals are made of material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium, so that capacity of the battery is increased, thus improving reliability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a protection circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stack type battery.    Laminate battery case (6)    Laminate films (7)    Positive electrode current collector terminal (8)    Negative electrode current collector terminal (9)    Voltage detection hole (31a)    Laminate type battery (40)
NOVELTY - The indicator has a battery placed in a battery cabinet (3), and an electrically connecting piece (5) i.e. conductive leaf spring, whose one end is pressed on a battery electrode of the battery cabinet and another end is fixedly and electrically connected to a power supply socket (4). The power supply socket is designed to be a spiral hole. A front cover is embedded and connected with a shell (2) by plastic. A fault sensor and a ground fault sensor mounted on a cable are connected with an optical fiber connecting seat on the shell by an optical fiber.    USE - Short circuit and ground fault indicator.    ADVANTAGE - The indicator is convenient to mount, connect and change. The front cover and the shell can be mounted and dismounted in a convenient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a short circuit and ground fault indicator.    Shell (2)    Battery cabinet (3)    Power supply socket (4)    Electrically connecting piece (5)    Tenon (21)
NOVELTY - The radiator (1) has a flat shaped electrical resistance unit (3) associated with a face (5) of a plate (2). The electrical resistance unit includes a slab (6) in which a resistive element e.g. electric wire (26), is associated. The plate presents an excavated seat (8) in an interior in which the electrical resistance unit is housed, where depth of the excavated seat is substantially equal to thickness of the electrical resistance unit. The plate presents a perimetral groove (13) surrounding the excavated seat.    USE - Electric radiator for heating buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance unit is inserted easily and quickly into an excavated seat in the plate in an effective manner. The thickness of the excavated seat is chosen to ensure ideal contact of the electrical resistance unit with the plate and the panel. The radiator is provided with an electrical switch enabling the electrical resistance unit to be activated or deactivated. The radiator has simple and robust structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric radiator.    Electric radiator (1)    Plate (2)    Flat shaped electrical resistance unit (3)    Face (5)    Slab (6)    Excavated seat (8)    Perimetral groove (13)    Electric wire (26)
NOVELTY - The base (2) has an absorber (4) arranged in a solar collector housing (3), where solar fluid flows through the absorber. The absorber is integrally formed with the solar collector housing. The solar collector housing and the integrated part of the absorber are manufactured by flow forming process. The integrated part of the absorber is formed as a fluid channel (7) with a circumferential opening (8). The opening limits in a plane at a wall (10) of the channel by forming a bearing surface (9), so that the channel is extensively closed by an even cover plate (5).    USE - Solar collector base for a solar collector i.e. solar panel collector (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The absorber is integrally formed with the solar collector housing, thus manufacturing the solar collector base with reduced material costs and smaller production times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a solar collector.    Solar collector base (2)    Solar collector housing (3)    Absorber (4)    Cover plate (5)    Fluid channel (7)    Circumferential opening (8)    Bearing surface (9)    Wall (10)
NOVELTY - A center pin assembly for a secondary battery, comprises a central pin (120) having a longitudinal hole (122); a sealing member (125) disposed in the central pin (120), to seal a portion of the hole (122).    USE - As a center pin useful in a secondary battery (Claimed) for optimizing the void volume.    ADVANTAGE - The center pin disposed in the electrode assembly prevents the deformation of the electrode assembly, during charging or discharging. By adjusting the inner volume of the first center pin, the void volume of the secondary battery can be optimized, and the degradation of insulating, charging, and high-temperature storage characteristics of the secondary battery can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising an electrode assembly having a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator disposed there between; a center pin assembly extending through the electrode assembly; a can to house the electrode assembly; and a cap assembly to seal the can.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a center pin of a secondary battery.    Central pin (120)    Longitudinal hole (122)    Sealing member (125)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (40) has a cathode (11) and anode (12) that are positioned inside an electrolytic cell (13). The tank (13b) of anode side is filled with the liquid phase fuel (16). An electrolyte solution (17) containing redox mediator and oxygen is filled in the tank of cathode side. The proton and electron produced by photocatalyst oxidation of liquid phase fuel are moved to the cathode side through an external circuit (15). Oxidation reduction reaction is performed by the electron in proton presence through the redox mediator in the tank of cathode side.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkali electrolyte type fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell used in mobile phone, electronic notebook and notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of transfer of electron of cathode side is improved and photoelectric current conversion efficiency is increased significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the electric power generation method by fuel cell.    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Electrolytic cell (13)    Tank (13b)    External circuit (15)    Liquid phase fuel (16)    Electrolyte solution (17)    Fuel cell (40)
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 - The refrigerating cycle includes a turbine (9) for collecting motive power as electric output during expansion work. The collected power is used as motive power of motor (11) of compressor (1).    USE - Refrigerating cycle of heat pump (claimed) for instant-hot water dispensing apparatus installed in apartment house.    ADVANTAGE - The coefficient of performance (COP) is improved significantly by setting the cycle operating temperature and pressure to the critical-point vicinity of carbon dioxide, thus energy saving can be achieved. The manufacturing cost of the heat pump can be reduced by forming compact flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) heat pump; and    (2) heat radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of the heat pump.    Compressor (1)    Heat radiator (2)    Expansion valve (3)    Heater (4)    Turbine (9)    Compressor (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing heavy doping to a p-type silicon chip in a step diffusion way using phosphorus oxychloride. A high polymer i.e. acrylic acid resin, material is printed in a front electrode region of the chip to serve as corrosion resistant barrier layer in a way of screen printing. A non-electrode region is etched to lightly dope an emitter chemically. The layer is removed to obtain a selective emitter structure using a reagent i.e. ethanol. A selective emitter crystalline silicon solar cell is prepared by preparing plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition silicon nitride film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a selective emitter crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and easy to perform large-scale production. The method improves the conversion efficiency of the cell through the emitter structure without increasing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non front electrode region is provided with an n plus region that is corroded with chemical corrosive liquid having nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
NOVELTY - The method involves washing and drying an etched conductive plastic substrate (4) with spin coating polythiophene derivative doped polystyrolsulfon acid solution, and mixing polythiophene conjugated polymer with fullerene derivatives. A lithium fluoride is deposited on a polymer thin film of an active layer. A vacuum vapor depositing process is performed on an aluminum electrode layer by utilizing a mask plate. A device with deposited aluminum electrode is heated and cooled to obtain a polymer thin film solar cell with flexible substrate.    USE - Flexible polymer solar cell ink-jet printing active layer manufacturing method for a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves controllability and smoothness of thickness of the active layer polymer thin film, and improves compactness and uniformity of the active layer polymer thin film. The method improves a photoelectric transformation efficiency of a solar cell device to 2.2 percentages. The method improves efficiency and industry producing efficiency of the polymer solar cell, and improves performance of the solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a flexible polymer solar cell ink-jet printing active layer manufacturing method.    Liquid drop (3)    Etched conductive plastic substrate (4)    Table surface (5)    Absorption micro-hole (6)
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 - The fuel cell separator has a cell sensing terminal (14) which is integrally-molded with the outer periphery portion, and bent along the lamination direction. A perforation and notch portion are formed in the bent portion of cell sensing terminal. A sealing material is coated with the back surface of cell sensing terminal. An elastic insulating material such as silicone, natural rubber and polyurethane rubber is coated at the bent portion of sensing terminal.    USE - Fuel cell separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell sensing terminal can be integrally molded with the separator effectively and reliably by simple structure at low cost. The fuel cell separator can be maintained efficiently and easily. The voltage of each fuel cell can be measured effectively using the cell sensing terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell separator.    Oxidizing agent gas supply manifold (11a)    Fuel gas supply manifold (12a)    Fuel gas discharge manifold (12b)    Cell sensing terminal (14)    Gas flow path (15)
NOVELTY - The laminated structure (10) has an electrode layer (3) which is formed on the surface of a porous layer (2) positioned over a heat-resistant substrate (1). An unevenness portion is formed in the electrode layer, through which light is irradiated to the porous layer.    USE - Laminated structure for oxide semiconductor electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell in solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The length of optical path of light irradiated to the porous layer can be increased. The electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated structure of oxide semiconductor electrode.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Electrode (3)    Laminated structure (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel storage container (A) has a fuel storage bag (10) that is formed by stacking flexible laminated films so as to accommodate the fuel. The rubber is positioned between the laminated films. The spout (30) is positioned in the front-end portion of storage bag such that the spout does not penetrate into weld portion of laminated films and the fuel supply path (35) is welded in the hole (15) formed in the storage bag. The accommodated fuel is supplied to the fuel storage container main case positioned around the storage bag through the fuel supply path.    USE - Fuel storage container for small-sized fuel cell used as power supply for electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel supply path is welded in hole formed in storage bag, the heat resistance performance and the pressure resistance performance of the fuel cell is improved so that the fuel can be supplied reliably to the fuel storage container main case without damaging the fuel cell storage bag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of fuel storage bag, longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel storage container main case, and side and longitudinal cross-sectional views of spout.    Fuel storage bag (10)    Hole (15)    Spout (30)    Fuel supply path (35)    Fuel storage container (A)
NOVELTY - A fuel-electrode catalyst consists of ternary group microparticles comprising gold (0.1-10 at.%), nickel (1-80 at.%), and palladium (remainder). The microparticles are supported by conductive carbon. The fuel of the fuel electrode is organic acid having carboxyl group, preferably formic acid.    USE - Catalyst is used for fuel electrodes of membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells (both claimed) e.g. direct formic acid fuel cells used for domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-electrode catalyst provides durable fuel cells having high output characteristics and excellent economical efficiency. Diffusion of fuel to the catalyst top is ensured, and diffusability of water produced on the oxygen-electrode catalyst is improved. The generated water moves rapidly to the surface of electrode-catalyst film, and battery characteristics are improved. Reduction in battery voltage and electrical resistance (IR) loss are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell (40).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (40)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (41)    Air introduction hole (42)    Oxygen-electrode catalyst layer (45)    Fuel-electrode catalyst (46)
NOVELTY - The solid battery has an electric power generation element (5) containing sulfide group solid electrolyte film (2) and immersed in fluid sealing agent (7) in a battery case (6). The fluid sealing agent has a property of not reacting with sulfide group solid electrolyte film and contains a hydrogen sulfide absorber such as non-vulcanization rubber for absorbing hydrogen sulfide contained in the fluid sealing agent.    USE - Solid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of the internal resistance due to the permeation of fluid sealing agent into the electric power generation element is prevented and the generated hydrogen sulfide is absorbed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the solid battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Sulfide group solid electrolyte film (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Electric power generation element (5)    Battery case (6)    Fluid sealing agent (7)
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 entrance side of an anode (3) of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (1) is connected with a stuck cutoff valve (23) through a modification gas line (9). A burner (25) of a fuel treating apparatus (4) is connected to exit side of anode of fuel cell. An igniter (28) is made to start with a controller (29) when flame of burner destabilizes while starting a fuel cell power generation device by combustion of burner of fuel treating apparatus and opening stuck cutoff valve on modification gas line.    USE - Igniter operation control method of burner used in fuel treating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since igniter is made to start with controller when flame of burner destabilizes, the emergency shut down of fuel cell power generating device is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for igniter operation control apparatus of burner used in fuel treating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the igniter operation control method of burner used in fuel treating apparatus.    Fuel cell polymer electrolyte (1)    Anode (3)    Modification gas (4)    Modification gas line (9)    Stuck cutoff valve (23)    Burner (25)    Igniter (28)    Controller (29)
NOVELTY - The cartridge (1) has container (2) for storing fuel and connection portion (31) for connection of fuel cell. A valve (4) controls flow path connected with connection portion for supplying fuel to fuel cell and a valve (5) controls flow path for supplying air from exterior to container, according to operation of connected fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cartridge for direct methanol type fuel cell used in portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The required amount of fuel can be supplied to fuel cell from cartridge within short time at low cost without the need for performing pressurization inside the container of cartridge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) joint mechanism of fuel cartridge and fuel cell; and    (2) fuel supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cartridge.    Fuel cartridge (1)    Container (2)    Cap (3)    Valves (4,5)    Connection portion (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has laminated structure (20) in which several fuel cells are stacked to form a fuel cell stack (10). The current collection boards (30,40) are provided at edge portions of laminated structure. The selection units (110,140) select electric current flow direction in the current collection boards.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection boards are provided at edge portions of laminated structure having fuel cell stack, and selection units select electric current flow direction in current collection boards. Hence the edge portions of laminated structure comprising fuel cell stack can be heated reliably without using a heater. The structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified. The power consumption of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Laminated structure (20)    Current collection boards (30,40)    Selection units (110,140)    Fuel cell system (200)
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 - An electrode (1) has a transparent conductive film (3) that is formed on a single side of an electrode transparent substrate (2). A counter electrode (4) forms a solid electrolyte layer (8) made of copper iodide (CuI) in the surface of a brush-shaped carbon nanotube group (7) provided on a conductive adhesive layer (6) formed on the single side of the counter electrode substrate (5). A photocatalyst film (11) dyed with the photosensitization pigment (9) is formed on the carbon nanotube group.    USE - Photoelectric transducer e.g. solid type dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photocatalyst film is formed on the carbon nanotube group the solid electrolyte layer does not contact the transparent conductive film, thus the mutual adhesiveness is improved, the need for a short circuit prevention layer is avoided and the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (1)    Electrode transparent substrate (2)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Counter electrode substrate (5)    Conductive adhesive layer (6)    Carbon nanotube group (7)    Solid electrolyte layer (8)    Photosensitization pigment (9)    Photocatalyst film (11)
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer comprises an electroconductive porous component and hydrophobic material. The hydrophobicity of the region (a) in at least one portion of the surface of gas diffusion layer is more than the hydrophobicity of region (b) in at least one portion of inside of the gas diffusion layer, and the region (b) is a region which adjoins and exists in the region (a).    USE - Gas diffusion layer is used for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly and manufacture of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used for electric equipment such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer provides effective drain of water generated during electric power generation of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly;    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell;    (3) manufacture of gas diffusion layer;    (4) manufacture of membrane electrode assembly; and    (5) manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (13)    Fuel-supply layer (18)    Sealing component (20,21)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (101) has semiconductor electrode (3) with sensitizing dye, provided in surface of translucent conductive layer (11). The carbon containing catalyst layer (41) is provided in surface of carbon containing conductive layer (412) facing semiconductor electrode. The electrolyte solution (7) is filled between semiconductor electrode and carbon containing catalyst layer. The resistivity of carbon containing conductive layer is 0.001-0.1 ohmx cm and the specific surface area of carbon containing catalyst layer is 500-3000 m2/g.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Semiconductor electrode (3)    Electrolyte solution (7)    Translucent conductive layer (11)    Carbon containing catalyst layer (41)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (101)    Carbon containing conductive layer (412)
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 - The fuel cell has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (210) having electrode that is arranged at both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (212). An anode side porous structure (410) and cathode side porous structure (430) are arranged in one of the surface of MEA. The porous structures made of expanded metal, have respective primary regions (411,431) and secondary regions (412,432) more hydrophilic than primary regions. A separator (300) is arranged in the surface where MEA is arranged, and in the surface at the side opposite to cathode side porous structure.    USE - Solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since porous structures are equipped with high hydrophilic regions, the water moving towards separator side can be decreased, the drying of electrolytic membrane can be suppressed and the electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    MEA (210)    Electrolytic membrane (212)    Separator (300)    Anode side porous structure (410)    Primary regions (411,431)    Secondary regions (412,432)    Cathode side porous structure (430)
NOVELTY - Sealing film for solar cell comprises resin film layer which consists of biaxial-oriented foamed film, and layer of metal, metal oxide, inorganic compound and organic compound. The biaxial-oriented foamed film is made from a resin composition which consists of poly-p-phenylene sulfide with apparent specific gravity of 0.60-1.30.    USE - A sealing film for solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Lightweight, can respond to the high insulation voltage required in Europe, and has excellent reliability over a long period of time and under severe external environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the sealing film.    Back sheet layer (4)    Gas barrier layer (41)    Resin film layer (42)    Film layer other than the biaxial-oriented foamed polyphenylene sulfide film (42a)    Biaxial-orientated foamed polyphenylene sulfide film (42b)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating an electrically conductive paste consisting of resin binder on the surfaces of upper and lower electrodes of solar cell element, and forming a lead-out electrode. The temporary hardening of lead-out electrode consisting of electrically conductive paste in uncured state is performed. The flexible substrate of the solar cell element is curved after the hardening of lead-out electrode and the connection substrate is connected to the lead-out electrode.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell apparatus for electronic timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrically conductive paste is maintained in the flexible state after temporary hardening process, peeling arises in the connection interface of electrodes and the generation of connection resistance is suppressed efficiently. Hence the photo-electromotive force produced in the solar cell element can be stably supplied to the drive portion of the timepiece and defects produced in the movement of the needle of the timepiece are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of solar cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A phosphorus paste contains doping agent, thixotropic agent containing organic binder and solid material and organic solvent. The doping agent contains phosphorus as dopant, and is organophosphorus compound.    USE - Phosphorus paste is used for manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality solar cell is easily and economically manufactured using phosphorus paste. The change in viscosity of phosphorus paste under ambient humidity condition is suppressed. The thickening of phosphorus paste is suppressed even after carrying out continuous printing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell, which involves coating the phosphorus paste on a substrate by screen printing method, heating and forming diffused layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flow chart of manufacturing method of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has lower electrode layer, photoelectric conversion layer having chalcopyrite structure and upper electrode layer sequentially formed on a substrate (1), and silicate layer (2) formed between the substrate and lower electrode layer. The chalcopyrite structure of photoelectric conversion layer contains group-Ib, group-IIIb and group-VIb elements.    USE - Solar cell e.g. CIS type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The highly-efficient solar cell having suppressed deterioration and quality change is economically and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell, which involves providing sequentially lower electrode layer, photoelectric conversion layer and upper electrode layer on the substrate, and forming silicate layer into a film on the substrate by magnetron sputtering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of CIS type solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Silicate layer (2)    Back surface electrode layer (3)    CIS type photoelectric conversion layer (4)    Buffer layer (5)
NOVELTY - A pair of sealing films includes sealing films (13A, 13B) comprising ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The sealing film (13A) contains 0.2 mass parts or less of magnesium hydroxide with respect to 100 mass parts of the copolymer. The film (13B) contains 0.01 mass parts or more of magnesium hydroxide with respect to 100 mass parts of the copolymer.    USE - Pair of sealing films is used for sealing photovoltaic cell in solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to heat ray shielding laminated glasses, timepiece, calculator, computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of sealing films suppresses rusting of the electrode and generation of conducting wire inside the photovoltaic cell and provides solar cell having high electric power generation performance over a long period of time, and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell, which consists of sealing film (13A) covering translucent light-receiving surface side protective material (11), sealing film (13B) covering back surface side protective material (12), and photovoltaic cell (14) arranged between the films (13A, 13B).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    Light-receiving surface side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface side protective material (12)    Sealing films (13A,13B)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
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 - A sealing-film composition contains aziridine compound and ethylene-polarity monomer copolymer having optionally substituted aziridine group in a molecule.    USE - Composition for forming sealing film used for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell comprising the film formed using the sealing-film composition had excellent durability and high power generation performance for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell, which is formed by sealing the cell for solar cell by interposing sealing film between surface side of transparent protection component and back surface of protection component, and crosslinking.
NOVELTY - The bin has an inner bin placed in an outer cover, and a luminescent circuit placed in the outer cover. A side wall of the outer cover is fixed with a light-permeable area and made from light-permeable material such as organic glass or transparent resin. A power supply of the luminescent circuit is a commercial power supply, dry battery or solar power supply. A solar panel and a rechargeable battery are electrically connected with each other. The solar panel is mounted on an external surface of a top part of the outer cover.    USE - Waste material bin.    ADVANTAGE - The bin is struck through light permeated from the light-permeable area in night, so that people can easily find the bin to effectively prevent ill condition that waste materials are left around in night. A solar power supply supplies power to the luminescent circuit, so that the bin protects environment and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a waste material bin.
NOVELTY - The clothing piece (100) has a holding device (3) for holding an energy supply device i.e. solar cell device. The energy supply device has monocrystalline solar cells, a silicon cable and an interface adapter for connection of a consumer e.g. mobile telephone, to charge the consumer. The holding device has a laminar arrangement made of hook-and-loop tape or burred material, at which the solar cells are fixed. The solar cells are held in a casing, which is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-foil. The laminar arrangement is provided on an outer area of the clothing piece.    USE - Clothing piece e.g. coat, jacket, cap, hat, shirt, chemise, sweater, knapsack, trouser and laptop-case for use in a clothing equipment (all claimed) utilized for charging a mobile telephone, a lap-top computer, a note-book, a mobile navigation device and MPEG-1 audio layer three (MP3) player.    ADVANTAGE - The clothing piece can be worn or used with a solar cell device or without a solar cell device, thus achieving replacement of the clothing piece with the solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front partial view of a clothing piece.    Jacket (1)    Hood (2)    Holding device (3)    Clothing piece (100)
NOVELTY - The transducer has a photoelectric converter i.e. rounded hollow plastic disc, comprising a luminous component, a receiving component and an output component. Light holes are equally distributed on a circumference of a wafer grating i.e. metal thin wafer. The wafer grating part is fixedly connected with a main shaft of a distributor block. The luminous component and the receiving component of the photoelectric converter are provided on two sides of the wafer grating, respectively. The output component is connected with an outer signal processing unit.    USE - Dual signal grating rotary transducer for gasoline motor firing system.    ADVANTAGE - The wafer grating of the transducer is provided with two circles of through holes, where one circle is efficiently utilized for testing the main shaft rotating speed, and other circle is efficiently utilized for testing the engine cylinder position. The transducer enables stable execution by utilizing the luminous component, the receiving component and the output component, which are provided in a rounded hollow plastic disc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dual signal grating rotary transducer.
NOVELTY - The panel (80) has a sheet shaped main body (10) for absorbing radiant heat from sun, and a thermal medium conveying path (20) utilized for transferring a thermal medium i.e. water, within the main body. A closing unit (40) is equipped between two ends of a head conduit line (30), which is equipped in the main body. The head conduit line is connected with the thermal medium conveying path to prevent leakage of the thermal medium. The closing unit comprises female and male coupled type flanges.    USE - Porous solar panel for use in a solar collector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The panel improves the solar collector efficiency, the effectiveness of the solar collector and the working product quality, can effectively prevent the water leakage and unnecessary loss of energy, facilitates the automation of the manufacturing process, shortens the session required for the assembly process, and has high heat collection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar collector comprising a transmitting material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a porous solar panel.    Main body (10)    Thermal medium conveying path (20)    Head conduit line (30)    Closing unit (40)    Solar panel (80)
NOVELTY - The structure has collectors (80, 90a, 90b, 110) formed in a lower surface reflection barrier layer, where the structure is made of a phosphor silicate glass. I-type amorphous silicon layer (40) is formed in upper side of a silicon substrate (50). P-type and N-type layers (60, 70) are formed in lower surface of the substrate. The collectors are formed in a lower part of the layers. A pyrex glass plate (10) is formed on a top part of a filler (20), where the plate is made of hard glass, filler is made of ethylene vinyl acetate, and a protective film is made of polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Photo electromotive device module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves the productivity through modularization task, and improves the stability due to the formation of the N-type and P-type layers. The structure has high unit area generation efficiency, and allows various correction and deformation without deviating from gist range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a module of a photo electromotive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photo electromotive device module structure.    Pyrex glass plate (10)    Filler (20)    I-type amorphous silicon layer (40)    Silicon substrate (50)    P-type layer (60)    N-type layer (70)    Collectors (80, 90a, 90b, 110)
NOVELTY - The block has a structure formed from a cast material (5) i.e. concrete. Optical fibers (12) are arranged parallel to each other in the structure. Front sides of the fibers are openly laid at front sides of the block. Light passed into the front side of one fiber is guided to another side of another fiber. The fibers are tied into a textile planar structure (11) that is made of polyester. The cast material has additives that are formed from recycling material. The block having a logo is inserted into an opaque slab.    USE - Thin slab-shaped light-transmitting fiber building block for use as a heat storage element in a light element of a facade element, for producing ornament effect in a wall, a ceiling and a floor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The block reduces manufacturing cost of the block, and is manufactured in a simple and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The additives are selected from glass and glass pieces such as bottle glass of same or different color, metal such as precious metal, wood piece, stone, brick piece, plastic and other organic and inorganic materials. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for constructing a light-transmitting fiber building block    (2) a light element including a light source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view illustrating a light-transmitting concrete material in a cast form.    Liquid cast material (5)    Wall (7)    Layers (9, 10)    Textile planar structure (11)    Optical fibers (12)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises an electrolyte including at least one polysiloxane, at least one alkali metal salt, and at least one silane, where the silane and the polysiloxane are included in different compounds, and the silane including at least one substituent that includes poly(alkylene oxide) moiety.    USE - As an electrochemical device, preferably lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combination of the polysiloxane and the silane has high ability to dissociate the salts employed in battery electrolytes, and provides an electrolyte with high concentrations of free ions. Thus provides an electrolyte with an increased ionic conductivity (i.e. greater than 1x 10-4 (preferably 4x 104) S/cm at 25 degrees C).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for forming an electrochemical device involving forming an electrolyte including the at least one polysiloxane, the at least one alkali metal salt, and the at least one silane; and activating at least one anode and at least one cathode with the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming i-type amorphous silicon layer on the top of substrate (100). An n-type amorphous silicon layer formed is doped to n-type dopant and a p-type amorphous silicon layer formed is doped to p-type dopant. The i-type crystalloid silicon layer (125), n-type crystalloid silicon layer (135) and p-type crystalloid silicon layer (145) are formed respectively that crystallizes the amorphous silicon layers. A metal layer (150) and several unit cells are formed by etching the i-type amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell used in solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the formation of contact hole for cascade connection is unnecessary, the photoelectric efficiency is improved and the effective area of cell is increased. The solar cell is manufactured by simple process inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (100)    I-type crystalloid silicon layer (125)    N-type crystalloid silicon layer (135)    P-type crystalloid silicon layer (145)    Metal layer (150)
NOVELTY - A composite solid electrolyte comprises (mass%) polyethylene glycol (70-90) having molecular weight of 100000-1000000, lithium salt (7.1-28.2) comprising lithium perchlorate and lithium hexafluorophosphate, and nanometer multi-hole spinel type composite metal oxide (1.4-21.5) which is zinc aluminate with average grain diameter of 30-70 nm and pore diameter of 6-15 nm.    USE - Composite solid electrolyte for lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte makes use of nanometer spinel type composite metal oxide with multi-hole structure as additive, thus providing electrolyte with high lithium ion transference number, high ionic conductivity, small interface resistance, and good electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing the composite solid electrolyte comprising adding nanometer multi-hole spinel type composite metal oxide to acetonitrile solvent, adding polyethylene glycol and lithium salt, agitating for 24-48 hours at room temperature to obtain uniform transparent thick liquid, pouring the liquid into a PTFE die protected by nitrogen, evaporating acetonitrile solvent, and drying for 48-72 hours at vacuum at 50 degrees C to obtain composite solid electrolyte film with nanometer multi-hole spinel type composite metal oxide.
NOVELTY - An acenaphthalene dye is new.    USE - An acenaphthalene dye for dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye has good planar construction, unique photoelectrochemical properties, can be easily synthesized, has raw materials that are easy to obtain, and is low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acenaphthalene dye of formula (I) is new.    A, E = COOH or OH;    X = group of formula (II) or (III);and    m = 0 or 1.    X1 = 1-4C straight alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) use of (I) for preparing a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a light anode, a light cathode, electrolyte for light anode and light cathode made of conductive glass or transparent plastics coated by conductive films, substrate of light anode made of nanoporous titanium oxide film on one side of working area and coated with (I) dye; and    (2) a method of preparing dye-sensitized solar cell comprising washing conductive glass with degreaser, anhydrous ethanol, and deionized water and drying; dissolving (I) in acetonitrile and tetrabutanol having a volume ratio of 1:1 to obtain a solution having a concentration of 5x 10-4; mixing 0.6 M tetrabutyl ammonium iodide, 0.1 M lithium iodide, 0.05 M iodine and 0.5 M 4-tert-butyl-pyridine; forming a nanoporous titanium oxide film having an area of 0.2 cm2 and thickness of 18-20 mu m on pre-treated light anode substrate, treating at 450 degrees C for 30 minutes, and cooling slowly; and coating titanium oxide film with (I), and drying for 24 hours.
NOVELTY - A polymer solar battery is prepared by dissolving poly(3-hexyl) thiofuran and (6,6)-C61-phenyl methyl butyrate into o-dichlorobenzene, trichloromethane or chlorobenzene to obtain mixed solution; forming thin film of 50-300 nm by spin coating; placing thin film into 0.5-1 time of saturation vapor pressure of tetrahydrofuran, and standing for 5 seconds to 2 minutes; and placing treated thin film into 0.7-0.9 times of saturation vapor pressure of carbon dioxide for 5 seconds to 2 minutes; and forming metal electrode of more than 50 nm through vapor deposition to obtain desired battery.    USE - Method for preparing polymer solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prepared battery is stable, has high efficiency, has transfer efficiency of less than or equal to 3.87%, and is prepared without annealing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer solar battery is prepared by:    (A) dissolving poly(3-hexyl) thiofuran and (6,6)-C61-phenyl methyl butyrate at mass ratio of 2:1-1:2 into poly(3-hexyl) thiofuran and (6,6)-C61-phenyl methyl butyrate o-dichlorobenzene, trichloromethane or chlorobenzene at room temperature to obtain mixed solution (8-40 mg/ml);    (B) forming thin film of 50-300 nm through spin coating;    (C) placing thin film into 0.5-1 time of saturation vapor pressure of tetrahydrofuran, and standing for 5 seconds to 2 minutes; and    (D) placing treated thin film into 0.7-0.9 times of saturation vapor pressure of carbon dioxide for 5 seconds to 2 minutes; and forming metal electrode of more than 50 nm through vapor deposition to obtain desired battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a silicon photocell sub-assembly covered by a silicon photocell monomer structure and assembled at the bottom surface of the CPC mirror. A heat exchanger fin is closely provided at the bottom of the CPC mirror that has a concentration ratio of 3-8. The parabolic structure of CPC mirror is made by pressing metal board, plastic board, glass reinforced plastics or sintered and extruded by ceramics and clay adobe. The top and side face of the CPC mirror is set with glass boards connected together.    USE - Device for using synchrotron radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The light is focused on the working face of the silicon photocell subassembly by the concentration and reflection of the CPC mirror, hence photoelectric efficiency is improved. The working temperature of the working face of the silicon photocell subassembly is reduced by providing the heat exchanger fin at the bottom of the CPC mirror. The conversion efficiency and output power of the photocell are improved. Also, the cooling medium used for heat exchange can be reused effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for using synchrotron radiation.
NOVELTY - The module has the Fresnel lenses arranged in the inner surface of the flat-shaped case, and the module is connected to an automatic solar tracker. The lenses coated with the toughened glass protection layers are connected with plastic or metallic frame. The concentration cell sheets fixed in the bottom portion of the case are connected in series or parallel. The heat radiator is arranged in the edge portion of the sheets. The light guide funnel is arranged between the Fresnel lens and the sheets such that secondary lens is fixed to lower surface of the funnel.    USE - Concentration photovoltaic (CPV) generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency of the CPV generation module is improved at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of CPV generation module.
NOVELTY - The device has a main support frame for mounting and holding multiple illumination sources. The frame has a center dividing rail extending between interconnecting opposing end rails and defines two independent magnifying lens receiving areas. Multiple LEDs (20) are mounted through respective rail member intersections, where the LEDs form a uniform light field (34) in a spaced parallel relation to support frame magnifying lens areas (32). The LEDs are secured to a circuit and define a conductive surface of an electrical circuit and a source of selective power.    USE - Illumination device for being interconnected with a battery pack via a power cable, and use with a hands free magnifying equipment e.g. magnifying visor, for a clip-on LED light and incandescent lamp for hats or self-supporting head straps.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be associated with head oriented mounting venues to provide hands free source of illumination that is conveniently positioned on the head of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a magnifier visor device with an illumination device.    Power cable (12)    LEDs (20)    Support frame magnifying lens areas (32)    Magnifier visor (33)    Uniform light field (34)
NOVELTY - The slit nozzle apparatus has a driving unit that drives solution injection portion (53) to prescribed direction and a flexible tube (30) rolled in coil shape for flow of the low viscosity solution. The solution supplied to the tube through a solution input hole is injected to the nozzle tip (60) for coating the to-be-coated object with the solution. The inner diameter of the tube is set within the range of 0.1-0.5 mm.    USE - Slit nozzle apparatus for injection of low viscosity solution such as carbon nanotube (CNT) solution, polymer solution for solar battery and polymer solution for organic compound luminous element (all claimed). Can also be used in injecting low viscosity solution for forming photoresist coating on substrate e.g. glass substrate used for manufacture of thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD and organic electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE - The design and manufacture of slit nozzle apparatus are simplified. The interception problem of nozzle is minimized and pressure drop of various solutions is controlled effectively. A uniform photoresist coating is formed on the substrate at low cost by injecting low viscosity solution through the nozzle apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the low viscosity solution application system using the slit nozzle apparatus.    Slit nozzle apparatus housing (10)    Flexible tube for flow of solution (30)    Tube support (50)    Solution injection portion (53)    Air inlet (54)    Nozzle tip (60)
NOVELTY - The collector has a top plate (2) fixed in a frame (1) that is formed from straight parts and corner elements. The frame is fitted with lengthwise side openings (12) that are matched with a flexible collar for sealing a space between an end piece of a distribution channel and the frame. A parallel position of a heat absorber plate between the top plate and a bottom plate is maintained by spacers fixed on inner surfaces of the top plate. An insulation layer is created in a form of an air gap between the top plate and the heat absorber plate.    USE - Plastic, sandwich solar collector for heating water in household, agriculture and an industry. Can also be used as a roofing part for covering a swimming pool, garden shelter, car port or winter garden.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorber plate can contain two rows of flow channels, where one row is filled with an accumulation substance and the heat-bearing fluid flows along the other row, thus increasing the collector's accumulation ability. The collector includes outer plates that have better insulation properties. The end openings of the two parts of the collector are closed with a stopple, thus preventing the immanence of humidity and impurities into the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a plastic, sandwich solar collector.    Frame (1)    Top plate (2)    Lengthwise side openings (12)
NOVELTY - The battery charger includes a charging button which can be depressed to an ON position to charge the rechargeable battery of a mobile device for a set time. A timer circuit interrupts the supply of power to an electromagnet after the set time to cause the charging button to move back to an OFF position. A plastic bar is raised as the charging button moves to the OFF position to break the supply of power to a main circuit.    USE - Battery charger for mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that every charge cycle uses no more than a required electricity for any given rechargeable unit, thus avoiding energy waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front elevation view and side elevation view of battery charger.
NOVELTY - The system has a power outage sensing module (200) for sensing power outage, and a switch controller module (300) for controlling a switch (100) in the power outage. A direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) inverter (400) converts DC power of a backup battery into AC power. A battery charger power supply unit (800) supplies DC power source to a battery state check module (700) that performs a low voltage check and management operation. A battery control module (900) manages discharge of a lithium polymer battery cell, and reports situation of the cell to the module (700).    USE - Uninterruptible power supply system for a semiconductor fabrication equipment and a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the characteristic of the lithium polymer to the utmost value for managing the discharge of independent cells of the battery cell, thus extending the service life of the backup battery and simplifying the management of battery during momentary power failure and power outage. The expired battery cell can be indicated to the administrator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of an uninterruptible power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an uninterruptible power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switch (100)    Power outage sensing module (200)    Switch controller module (300)    Direct current to alternating current inverter (400)    Battery state check module (700)    Battery charger power supply unit (800)    Battery control module (900)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell for collecting solar energy and converting the solar energy into charge flow. The solar cell is provided with a substrate and a conductive layer is formed on a lower surface of the substrate. A flat plate type super capacitor is provided with a conductive plate to gather charges of the charge flow in the super capacitor. The conductive plate is connected to the conductive layer through thermosetting silver glue or thermosetting copper glue or ultraviolet epoxy resin or silicone.    USE - Solar energy collecting/storing module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar energy collecting/storing module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy collecting/storing module.
NOVELTY - The method involves overlapping a solar battery, an ethylene vinyl acetate rubber film and a glass layer to form a solar battery subassembly, and setting temperature of 60 to 80 degrees centigrade for preheating a laminating machine of the subassembly. A five-layer overlapping structure with upper and lower layers of macromolecule polyester films is put into the laminating machine. The laminating machine is operated to obtain the subassembly with five layers overlapped with each other, where the subassembly is a sealing chamber formed by the layers of the macromolecule polyester films.    USE - Method for packaging a light transmitting crystalline silicon solar battery subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents generation of bubble and damage and position shift of the solar battery plate and the glass during packaging of the light transmitting battery subassembly, and enables the solar battery subassembly to transmit the light in a smooth manner. The method prevents the ethylene vinyl acetate rubber film from retracting in a single direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The macromolecule polyester films are made of poly carbonate, poly ethylene, PVC, poly ethylene terephthalate or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a light transmitting crystalline silicon solar battery subassembly.
NOVELTY - The system has a slurry cart (1), automatic feeding system (2), feeding pipeline (3) and a feed chute (4) transversely connected together in sequence, where the feeding pipeline is made of corrosion resistant non-metal material i.e. thermoplastic rubber material, with high intensity. Slurry on the slurry cart is passed to the feed chute of a coating machine through the automatic feeding system and the feeding pipeline. The coating machine is coated with the slurry in the feed chute.    USE - Spreading system for producing a lithium ion battery pole piece.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids generating metallic contamination in the feeding process of the coating machine, and ensures that the quality of the lithium ion battery is reliable. The lithium ion battery has corrosion resistant effect, so that the battery has long service life. The system does not need to be cleaned frequently, and avoids the need to change the feeding pipe, thus reducing production cost of the lithium ion battery, promoting popularity of the lithium ion battery and improving market prospect of the lithium ion battery with high production practical significance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a spreading method for producing a lithium ion battery pole piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a spreading system for producing lithium ion battery pole piece.    Slurry cart (1)    Automatic feeding system (2)    Feeding pipeline (3)    Feed chute (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves pre-sealing an encapsulation bag with a battery core, and sealing one end of a hollow tube into the encapsulation bag. Four-sides of the encapsulation bag are sealed, and the encapsulation bag is connected to an outer side of the hollow tube. Vacuum is pumped, and the encapsulation bag is connected to a vacuum pumping device by the hollow tube. Electrolyte is injected into the hollow tube, and an opening of a battery is sealed and shaped to fabricate a lithium ion battery.    USE - Method for fabricating a soft encapsulated lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method fabricates soft encapsulated lithium ion batteries of different sizes, shapes and capacities, and provides a simple process and production device, thus increasing performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a soft encapsulated lithium ion battery fabricating method.
NOVELTY - The method involves equipping an internal water-cooling heat radiating device in a side of a battery core shell of a lithium power battery set. Heat radiation formed between adjacent batteries is performed in a contact face. A heat radiating plate is fixed with a surface of the battery set. A water pump is connected with the heat radiating plate and an internal circling water-cooling device through a connecting pipeline. Heat absorbing blades are provided between the batteries of the battery set, where the heat radiating blades are fixed in the heat radiating plate.    USE - Water-cooling method for a lithium power battery set of a vehicle i.e. ship.    ADVANTAGE - The water-cooling heat-radiating device is provided on the surface of the original lithium power battery set, so that the method realizes user requirement of an omni-bearing and balanced heat radiation of the lithium power battery set, thus improving heat radiation performance of the batteries of the lithium power battery set. The internal water-cooling heat-radiating device is simple to fabricate, and convenient to process. The method improves safety and reliability of the lithium power battery set during realizing balance management of heat during water-cooling process. The method can be implemented in a simple and practical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water-cooling device of a vehicle lithium power battery set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a water-cooling device.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (10) comprises substrate (11) carrier, first transparent conductive layer (12) on the carrier comprising discrete transparent conductive protruding regions or discrete indentations, silicon layer (14) comprising charge separating junction covering the first transparent conductive layer and the discrete transparent conductive protruding regions or discrete indentations, and second transparent conductive layer (15) on the silicon layer.    USE - A photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has increased stable efficiency and high electronic quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating the photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (10)    Substrate (11)    First conductive layer (12)    Silicon layer (14)    Second conductive layer (15)
NOVELTY - The watch has a band (2) fixedly connected to both ends of a watch body (1). A zipper(RTM: slide fastener) (4) is formed on a top part of a storage bag (3). A cover body (5) is connected to a side shaft on a surface of the watch body. A groove (6) is formed on an inner surface of the cover body. A branch rod (7) is connected to an end shaft of the groove. A fan blade (8) is formed on a tail end of the rod, where the blade is made of soft plastic piece. The blade is fixedly connected to a motor rotating shaft in the rod. A motor is connected in series with a switch and a battery.    USE - Multifunctional watch.    ADVANTAGE - The storage bag is fixedly connected to the surface of the watchband that is convenient for storing changes. The fan blade relieves the summer-heat and cools down on the hot summer days. The watch is simple in structure, convenient to use, and reasonable in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multifunctional watch.    Watch body (1)    Watch band (2)    Storage bag (3)    Zipper (4)    Cover body (5)    Groove (6)    Branch rod (7)    Fan blade (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a rechargeable battery (4) connected to a lead of a heat generating chip (2) through a control box (6). A temperature induction chip (3) is connected to the box through the lead. A contact part of the temperature induction chip approaches towards the heat generating chip. The heat generating chip comprises a heating wire that is clamped between two plastic films (1). The rechargeable battery is connected to a charge connector (5) through the lead. The box is equipped with a switch key, a temperature rising key, a temperature reducing key and a display screen.    USE - Heat generating chip device.    ADVANTAGE - The control box is operated and the switch is turned on when desiring to generate heat, such that the heat generating chip heats up and the display screen displays temperature, thus enabling effective adjustment of the temperature through the temperature rising key and the temperature reducing key.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat generating chip device.    Plastic films (1)    Heat generating chip (2)    Temperature induction chip (3)    Rechargeable battery (4)    Charge connector (5)    Control box (6)
NOVELTY - The phototransducer (4) has two oppositely arranged substrates (41,42) through which the UV light and visible light are permeated respectively. The space between the substrates is blocked to form a sealing space. A fluorescent substance (43) is arranged between the substrates. An oxygen scavenger is arranged in the sealing space.    USE - Phototransducer for use with UV light source such as excimer lamp used in UV irradiation device used for cleaning glass substrate used in manufacturing process of LCD panel.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen in the sealing space is removed by the oxygen scavenger and so the oxygen concentration in the sealing space can be reduced. Hence the deterioration of the fluorescent substance can be prevented. The UV light can be converted into visible light correctly. The lighting state of the excimer lamp can be measured correctly. The damage to the sealing structure is prevented. The deterioration of the elastic structure by the UV light can be prevented. The thermal deterioration of the fluorescent substance is prevented. The water content is not absorbed by the fluorescent substance and so the conversion efficiency of the fluorescent substance is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the phototransducer.    Phototransducer (4)    Deoxidation material (5)    Substrates (41,42)    Fluorescent substance (43)
NOVELTY - The solar cell unit has connection material (6) for electrically connecting the photovoltaic cells (4a,4b) including conduction material (5). A filler layer (3) for protecting the light receiving surface side of photovoltaic cells is formed. A film-form transparent resin layer (10) provided with embossing pattern at top surface, is formed under the filler layer with respect to light receiving surface side of photovoltaic cells. The conduction material is adhesive film having acrylic type polymer, thermosetting resin and electrically conductive particle.    USE - Solar cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The incident sunlight can be utilized efficiently, since the incident sunlight is introduced into photovoltaic cell by providing film-form transparent resin layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrically conductive particle is dispersed in adhesive film in area of 10-1000000 cm2. The conduction material is bonded by thermo-compression at the temperature of less than 150 degrees C. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection method of photovoltaic cells, involves positioning the conduction material which is an adhesive film on the surface of each photovoltaic cell; and    (2) connection structure of photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the solar cell unit.    Filler layer (3)    Photovoltaic cells (4a,4b)    Conduction material (5)    Connection material (6)    Film-form transparent resin layer (10)
NOVELTY - A transparent polyester e.g. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film (2) is glued with electrodes (3) on PV cells (1) under 150 degrees C. The width of the film is increased by 1.5 mm on each side to cover the edges of cells.    USE - Method for insulating photovoltaic (PV) cells of PV assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The ends of transparent polyester film can coat the sides of PV cells perfectly, by melting them. The cell edge-breakage can be prevented. By insulating both sides of the cells, the cells can be assembled next to another with no gap and the shunting by direct contact between cells is prevented. Hence the generation of defect can be prevented and the productivity can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the assembled view of the photovoltaic cell assembly.    PV cell (1)    PET film (2)    Electrode (3)    Bus bar (4)
NOVELTY - The enclosure has a solar module (10) which is oval in shape, and a casing (22) made of transparent epoxy resin. The module has multiple soldering fillets (21) provided on a surface, where the fillets form a certain shape. The fillets contain multiple main soldering fillets (211) and connecting soldering fillets (212). The main soldering fillets are distributed on the surface of the module and the connecting soldering fillets lie between the fillets (211). The module is in blade shape or polygonal shape. The module is cut from a solar panel (20), where a recess (23) is formed in the panel.    USE - Shaping enclosure for a solar module that is utilized in generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The module has multiple soldering fillets provided on the surface, where the fillets form certain shape, thus providing a decorative effect to the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a shaping enclosure for a solar module.    Solar module (10)    Solar panel (20)    Soldering fillets (21)    Casing (22)    Recess (23)    Main soldering fillets (211)    Connecting soldering fillets (212)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has several photovoltaic cells (100) which are arranged on a wiring board, and electrically connected to each other by the wirings (109,110). The specific portion of wiring positioned in opposite side to a light-receiving surface of photovoltaic cell is exposed from an insulating material (118). The wiring is selected from the group consisting of copper, aluminum and silver.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring operation can be performed efficiently and simply in the solar cell module. The insulation process can be performed efficiently and simply with respect to the conducting wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    Wirings (109,110)    Insulating base material (111)    Slit (112)    Insulating material (118)
NOVELTY - A pressure-resistant container stores fuel pellets (10) containing ammonia borane. Several blasting machines are provided on a substrate (30) corresponding to the fuel pellets in the pressure-resistant container for heating the fuel pellets. A lattice-shaped heat insulation frame (32) isolates the fuel pellets from the adjacent pellets. The frame is made of epoxy resin or polycarbonate resin.    USE - Hydrogen generator for hydrogen fuel battery used in portable information device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat insulation frame provides sufficient heat insulation effect and intensity to the fuel pellets, the production of hydrogen per unit volume can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of hydrogen producing unit.    Fuel pellets (10)    Substrate (30)    Lattice-shaped heat insulation frame (32)    Connector (34)
NOVELTY - The system has an inflatable gasbag (3) with two gasbag interfaces (31, 32) at ends of the gasbag, respectively. A plastic piece (4) is placed inside the gasbag for displacing more than 50 percent of an inflated volume of the gasbag. A pipe (6) connects a hydrogen interface valve (1) to one of the ends. Two fuel cell interfaces (51, 52) are located on ends of a fuel cell (5), respectively and extend into an anode gas chamber. Another pipe (7) connects the end of the gasbag to one of the cell interfaces. A third pipe (8) connects other cell interface to another hydrogen interface valve (2).    USE - Gas storage system for a fuel cell of a hydrogen-powered toy car.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves high hydrogen purity after gas inflation, perfect results in purging impure gas on discharging the gasbag, and stable Nernst voltage on operation of the system, thus improving operation performance and efficiency of the toy car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing pure hydrogen gas to a fuel cell using a gas storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a gas storage system.    Hydrogen interface valves (1, 2)    Inflatable gasbag (3)    Plastic piece (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Pipes (6-8)    Gasbag interfaces (31, 32)    Fuel cell interfaces (51, 52)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (12) of solid polymer fuel cell comprises a catalyst structural body; a membrane (11) present on at least part of a surface of the catalyst structural body and comprising a first water-repellent material having a functional group; particles comprising a second water-repellent material; and an electrolyte.    USE - As catalyst layer useful in membrane electrode assembly of a solid polymer fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer of solid polymer fuel cell improves the discharge of generated water during power generation in the fuel cell and greatly increases the output. The catalyst layer is suitable for fuel cells that can produce a high output even in power generation in a fairly high-humidity environment or in power generation at a relatively high current density. The catalyst layer improve output characteristic by inhibiting and even preventing flooding caused by accumulation of generated water during power generation in a solid polymer fuel cell and provides a fuel cell in which the discharge of generated water can be effectively realized and effective power generation can be performed even during relatively long-term power generation, such as when a comparatively large amount of water is generated over a relatively long period, or in a fairly high-humidity environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly comprising the catalyst layer and a polymer electrolyte membrane; and    (2) fuel cell comprising the membrane electrode assembly, a gas diffusion layer, and a current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic partial cross-sectional view of unit cells of fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (13)    Seal member (15)    Air intake layer (16)    Current collector (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a removable battery assembly into an electrosurgical instrument i.e. cordless electrosurgical forceps. A radio-frequency-signal-generation assembly is coupled to a power control circuit. A battery assembly/instrument interface is coupled to the radio-frequency-signal-generation assembly, and includes a set of connectors connectable with corresponding connector of the instrument. The connectors of the interface are operable to supply a radio-frequency signal to the instrument. The power control circuit is activated to supply power to the instrument.    USE - Method for powering an electrosurgical instrument e.g. surgical bipolar cauterization and cutting device such as cordless electrosurgical forceps, for sealing and/or cutting tissue during surgery such as endoscopic/laparoscopic surgeries.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables carrying out entire cauterization and cutting functions and ensures a smaller, simpler vessel-sealing installment. The method eliminates the need for large tabletop power supplies and controllers by miniaturizing the power supply and controllers for a sealing installment. The method reduces the number of steps to effect the surgical procedure by reducing the number of steps that a surgeon needs to undertake to effect tissue sealing and cutting. The method decreases the amount of physical force needed to carry out an operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary side view of an electrocautery sealing and cutting surgical device with a left side cover of the handle removed and the battery assembly separated from the handle.    Grip portion (3004)    Jaw control trigger (3010)    Blade-firing trigger (3020)    Control handle (3400)    Distribution panel (3410)
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 - The assembly aid (8) has a material band (30) provided with a set of zipper tapes (33, 34) complementary to another set of zipper tapes (7) of an insulating sheath at opposite longitudinal sides (35, 36) for insertion between the zipper tapes of the sheath. The material band is formed at an outer side and made of a textile web or a plastic foil. The material band is coated with a soft foam material for isolation purposes on an inner side (31). The zipper tapes are lockable of the insulating sheath of an insulating device.    USE - Assembly aid for use in an insulating sheath of an insulating device (claimed) for insulating a heat accumulator i.e. hot water accumulator, in the heating-, climatic and hot water technology.    ADVANTAGE - The material band is provided with one of the sets of zipper tapes complementary to the other set of zipper tapes of the insulating sheath at the opposite longitudinal sides for insertion between the zipper tapes of the sheath, so that the assembly of an insulation of the insulating sheath can be simplified, while preventing damages to the insulating sheath. The insulation provided with the assembly aid can be closed during winter temperatures with small energy expenditure around the heat accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a section of a heat accumulator with an assembly aid.    Zipper tapes (7, 33, 34)    Assembly aid (8)    Material band (30)    Inner side (31)    Opposite longitudinal sides (35, 36)
NOVELTY - The module has solar cells (1) and light transporting layers (2) or optical chips provided with light transporting layers applied on an optically highly transparent solar glass or a polymer substrate. Quantum dots-semiconductor materials are contained in the light transporting layers and convert a radiation using down-conversion and up-conversion techniques. The materials reflect the radiation in a diffusible manner and work as a Lambert's radiator. The substrate of the optical chips consists of plastics, metals and semiconductors.    USE - Photovoltaic module for producing solar electricity and for radiation detection (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module can be manufactured in a simple and economical manner, and increases the efficiency of the solar cells and achieves production of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a photovoltaic module.    Solar cells (1)    Light transporting layers (2)
NOVELTY - The heatable carbon nanotube bonding material coated plate is made of polyester fiber, multiplex, multilayer, sodium monofluorophosphate, splinter, gypsum fiber, cork, plastic, glass and vinyl, and is operated over a photo voltaic module, and has heatable carbon nanotube coated formwork elements.    USE - Heatable carbon nanotube bonding material coated plate for moderate interfacial production of heat.    ADVANTAGE - The heatable carbon nanotube bonding material coated plate is operated over a photo voltaic module, and has heatable carbon nanotube coated formwork elements, and hence ensures that uniform heat distribution is achieved, where heat generation is pollution free and energy saving.
NOVELTY - The device has energy converting components arranged at edges of an electrochromatic base body, where the base body is formed as a polymer foil (1). Electrically controllable materials are switching technically connected with a component for automatic adaptation of the transparency of a motor vehicle window pane. The component causes a conversion of light energy into electricity, where the light energy impinges on the entire surface of the electrically controllable materials by solar radiations and/or glare light. The base body is functionally connected with solar cell foils (2).    USE - Device for automatic adaptation of transparency of a motor vehicle window pane for protection against glare or disturbing solar radiations.    ADVANTAGE - The device is structured in a simple manner and is suitable for simple retrofitting of older vehicles and functions independently of the place of residence of persons in a room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a base body.    Polymer foil (1)    Solar cell foils (2)    Detention layer (3)    Control component (4)    Light beam (5)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte comprises a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt and difluoro oxalato borate (I) and fluoro ethylene carbonate (FEC) as additives, where the amount of (I) is 0.1-5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total electrolyte and the amount of FEC is 0.1-10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total electrolyte.    USE - The electrolyte is useful for a lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has the ability to improve capacity retention property, thermal stability and durability of a lithium ion secondary battery, even when the battery is left at a high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery comprising a cathode (13) including a cathode active material that reversibly intercalates and deintercalates lithium, an anode (15) including an anode active material that reversibly intercalates and deintercalates lithium, and the electrolyte; and    (2) a method of improving a capacity retention property, thermal stability and durability of a lithium ion secondary battery, comprising injecting the electrolyte into a battery including an electrode assembly (12) comprising the cathode and the anode to form a lithium ion secondary battery, and charging the lithium ion secondary battery or exposing the lithium ion secondary battery to a temperature of greater than or equal to 60 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rectangular view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Can (10)    Electrode assembly (12)    Cathode (13)    Separator (14)    Anode. (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper cover (1) placed on an upper end of an interior portion (3) of the battery. A safety valve (2) is connected with two sides of a battery groove (6), which is formed under the upper cover. A cylindrical acid filtering sheet (7) made of porous polymer material is provided on a lower side of a plane of the safety valve, where thickness of the acid filtering sheet ranges between 3.5 and 4.5 millimeters.    USE - Solar energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures low emission of hydrogen, and provides non-dehydration properties, thus enhancing the life time of the battery, by preventing fast decay of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar energy storage battery.    Upper cover (1)    Safety valve (2)    Interior portion (3)    Battery groove (6)    Acid filtering sheet (7)
NOVELTY - A back surface (16) of optical lens array substrate (10) is metallized with electrical conducting lines and interconnects (18). The dies (12) are aligned to an alignment substrate, and aligned to the back surface of the lenses (14) in the lens array substrate and electrically coupled to interconnect. The alignment substrate is removed from the dies attached to lens array substrate. A back panel substrate (22) is coupled mechanically and electrically to the dies attached to lens array substrate so that each die is aligned to interconnect on the back panel substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating photoelectric array device.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity can be generated effectively and the amount of wasted semiconductor on non-illuminated areas can be reduced so that the cost of the photoelectric array device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric array device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the metallized optical micro lens array substrate.    Optical lens array substrate (10)    Dies (12)    Lenses (14)    Back surface (16)    Interconnects (18)    Back panel substrate (22)
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple semiconductor layers formed on a substrate that is made of glass, quartz, transparent plastics, transparent flexible substrates, nickel, aluminum, silver, silver alloy or titanium. A transparent conductive film is formed on the semiconductor layers, and an electrode is provided on the transparent conductive film. The semiconductor layers are provided with another transparent conductive film that is provided with a rough surface. A p-i-n semiconductor layer is made of nanometer crystal silicon, microcrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon or multi-crystal silicon.    USE - Stackable film solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor layers are provided with the transparent conductive film that has a rough surface, so that the structure can increase absorptivity of light, and increase efficiency of photoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a stackable film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a stackable film solar battery structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The machine has a card discharging rack (1), a card pad (2), an outer shell (3), a pedestal, four groups of dynamoelectric devices, a battery box, a battery, an electronic controller and a switch (8), where each group of dynamoelectric devices is provided with a miniature motor, a worm wheel speed reduction unit, a supporting stand and a pushing vessel. A worm wheel is mounted on a vertically elliptic shaft ring on the supporting stand fixed on the pedestal. The miniature motor is connected to the battery via the electronic controller and switch.    USE - Playing card distributing machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can replace man power when four peoples play the cards, thus saving man power, and allowing better handling of cards in a reliable and quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a playing card distributing machine.    Card discharging rack (1)    Card pad (2)    Outer shell (3)    Switch (8)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module backsheet has laminate which is obtained by laminating 2 more base materials using acrylic-type adhesive. The acrylic-type adhesive has water resistance, insulation-proof property and water barrier property.    USE - Backsheet is used for module for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module backsheet has excellent water resistance, insulation-proof property, strength and water barrier property, and provides solar cell having high electric output characteristics and weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module backsheet.    Base material (1)    Adhesive layer (2)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric transducer has a pair of electrodes having transparent of semitransparent electrode(s), and an organic layer between the electrodes. The organic layer contains conjugated polymer compound and sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound which has a condensation polycyclic structure or bithiophene structure.    USE - Organic photoelectric transducer used as organic thin film solar cell and organic photo sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric transducer has high open end voltage by having organic layer containing sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound.
NOVELTY - The paste has particulate aluminum with 50 to 80 weight percentage of total aluminum paste composition, and zinc-organic component i.e. zinc-organic salt, presented in a proportion corresponding to a zinc contribution of 0.05 to 0.6 weight percentage based on the total aluminum paste composition, where the zinc-organic component is selected from a group consisting of solid zinc-organic compound, liquid zinc-organic compound, solid and liquid zinc-organic compound, zinc resinates and zinc carboxylates. Organic additive and organic polymer are provided as a part of an organic vehicle.    USE - Electroconductive aluminum paste for use in an aluminum back electrode i.e. p-type aluminum back electrode, of a silicon solar cell (all claimed). Can also be used for semiconductor device i.e. photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The paste exhibits higher peel strength by the utilization of glass frit. The configuration of the paste allows the paste to be screen printed and dried on a back-side of a silicon wafer that is fired at a temperature above a melting point of aluminum to form an aluminum-silicon melt during the formation of an epitaxially grown layer of silicon, thus improving the energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for forming a silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon solar cell using an electroconductive aluminum paste.    Silicon wafer substrate (102)    Light-receiving surface side electrode (104)
NOVELTY - The pole ear has a strip-shaped aluminum rod whose one end is equipped with a nickel coating layer i.e. chemical plating layer, for covering the rod. Thickness of the nickel coating layer is 0.1-5.0 microns.    USE - Aluminum pole ear for a soft pack polymer lithium battery (claimed) in an enterprise.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel coating layer can be directly formed after separating the capacity for the battery, which saves the transmitting time for nickel, saves the expensive equipment for transmitting the nickel, and reduces the inner resistance of the battery and increases the battery passing rate can be raised for 1-2 percentages. The pole ear can bring huge economic benefits for the enterprise. The pole ear can reduce 3 million Yuan loss each year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an aluminum pole ear.
NOVELTY - The product has a heat collector water tank (1) coated with a black spectrum selective coating, and a back surface (3) comprising an insulating layer. Area of the back surface is expanded, and areas of a top surface (4) and two lateral surfaces are expanded correspondingly to greater than a heat collection area of a heat collector. Auxiliary area (S2) of the back surface is coated with the black spectrum selective coating. The back surface and the lateral surfaces are made of soils/bricks, and a transparent cover (2) is made of transparent plastic plates/multi-layer transparent plastic films.    USE - Solar energy thermal product for use in a brick wall of a greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - The product can absorb more heat from sunlight by adding the auxiliary area out of the heat-collecting area to reduce cost and improve useful heat at a same time. The product is used in the brick wall greenhouse by utilizing the ultra-thin and ultra-fine collector and dynamic structure of constant temperature automatic water-feeder to boil water easily. The product realizes usage of automation, feeds back the environment heat to the collector, makes the water heater more efficient. The product can produce high amount of cheap solar energy hot water and boiled water in large area, build green energy resources and urban hot water and boiled water works and realize leap-type development technique and economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The auxiliary area is made of sand paper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar energy thermal product.    Auxiliary area (S2)    Heat collector water tank (1)    Transparent cover (2)    Back surface (3)    Top surface (4)
NOVELTY - A polymer-gel lithium ion battery comprises anode sheet, negative sheet and gel electrolyte. The battery is manufactured by forming anode paste active substance; mixing anode/cathode paste using double planet mixer; ejecting to ultrasonic mixer using high-voltage pair roller axial extruder; coating and drying anode/cathode sheet and further manufacturing it as battery core and packaging it as lithium battery semi-finished product; adding gel electrolyte precursor to preform the battery; and performing electrolyte thermal polymerization using 3-section heating polymerization method.    USE - Polymer-gel lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved concentration of polar sheet of lithium-vanadium phosphate material by 20-60 mg/cm2; and has no air bubble, has short time of paste mixing, and has reduced energy consumption of mixing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer-gel lithium ion battery comprises anode sheet, negative sheet and gel electrolyte. The battery is manufactured by forming anode paste active substance from mixed lithium-vanadium phosphate with at least 2 grain diameters or shapes; mixing anode/cathode paste for 1-3 hours using double planet mixer; ejecting to ultrasonic mixer using high-voltage pair roller axial extruder to perform ultrasonic oscillation mixing for 0.5-2 hours; coating and drying anode/cathode sheet and further manufacturing it as battery core and packaging it as lithium battery semi-finished product; adding gel electrolyte precursor to preform the battery; and performing electrolyte thermal polymerization using 3-section heating polymerization method.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt, organic solvent, sultone-type compound having carbon-carbon unsaturated bond within circularity, cyclic carbonate and dinitrile-type compound having vinyl group.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and info-communication field.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte prevents generation of gas even at high temperature, and provides lithium secondary battery having high charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The brushless direct current (DC) motor (1) has a coreless rotor (4) consisting of a drive coil (5) and a stator (2) having a permanent magnet (2b) and a secondary power supply such as lithium ion secondary battery (7c), lithium polymer rechargeable battery or electrical double layer capacitor. The stator has a power-on reset circuit, primary coil (8b), transmission and reception switch and a transmitter and a receiver connected to the primary coil through the switch.    USE - Brushless direct current (DC) motor for industrial machine and consumer application apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The brushless DC motor having a secondary power supply is used for ensuring long life ad enabling usage in an easy to ignite environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging drive method for brushless DC motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the DC motor.    DC motor (1)    Stator (2)    Permanent magnet (2b)    Core (3)    Rotor (4)    Drive coil (5)    Coils (5a-5c)    Lithium ion secondary battery (7c)    Primary coil (8b)
NOVELTY - The foundation has an assembly formed via concrete prefabricated members and integrally connected via a connector, where the foundation has an engineering plastic/steel cable (7). A middle part of the assembly is provided with an electric generating set and connection fixing device i.e. connecting bolt (4), of a power tower. A lug boss (5) is provided on the assembly. A connecting hole (51) is formed on the lug boss. Transition elements (2) are placed between a center element (1) and end elements (3). The fixing device of a power tower is provided on the transition elements.    USE - Wind power generating device foundation for use in a farmland.    ADVANTAGE - The prefabricated members are transported to field and spliced, so that the prefabricated members avoid trampling the farmland in large scale and avoids polluting the farmland via a waste building material such as sand, stone and cement. The connecting bolt and the wind power generating device are released, and the connector between the prefabricated members is dismounted when moving the foundation, so that the foundation is easy to move. The foundation saves resource without polluting the environment and requires short construction time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generating device foundation.    Center element (1)    Transition element (2)    End element (3)    Connecting bolt (4)    Lug boss (5)    Engineering plastic/steel cable (7)    Connecting hole (51)
NOVELTY - The heater has a hot water tank (6) connected with a glass vacuum pipe (1), which is provided with a super-heat conducting pipe (5). A water tank insulating layer is provided between a liner (3) and an outer skin layer (7) of the water tank, and the super-heat conducting pipe is sleeved with a sealing rubber ring (4) that is sealed with the liner of the water tank. The super-heat conducting pipe is fixed in the liner of the water tank, and a periphery of the sealing rubber ring is provided with a groove (8), which is clamped with the liner of the water tank.    USE - Super-heat conducting pipe solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a super-heat conducting pipe solar water heater.    Glass vacuum pipe (1)    Liner (3)    Sealing rubber ring (4)    Super-heat conducting pipe (5)    Hot water tank (6)    Outer skin layer (7)    Groove (8)
NOVELTY - The plug has a plug body whose upper part is equipped with a swell rubber sleeve, and an internal support block fixed at an upper part of the rubber sleeve. The support block is fixed to a pulling rod by locknuts. A lower part of the pulling rod is equipped with an eccentric wheel, where the pulling rod is movably connected with the wheel by a straight pin. The wheel is integrated with a handle. A lower middle part of the plug body is provided with an annular groove embedded with a sealing ring. The support block, rubber sleeve and the plug body are connected together by the pulling rod.    USE - Foaming plug for locking a pipe port of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The plug has improved working efficiency and reduced labor intensity, and can save the foaming material and improve the product quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a foaming plug.
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 apparatus has platinum electrodes (10A,10B) on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane (20) and insulation buffer (30) arranged between the electrodes. The electrodes have through holes (12A,12B) whose magnitude is smaller than the electrolytic membrane. The electrolytic membrane is clamped in the peripheral portion of the through holes. A spring (97), fastening bolt (95) and nut (99) press the electrodes with respect to the electrolytic membrane.    USE - Proton conduction degree measuring apparatus of electrolytic membrane for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic membrane is moisturized quickly, since the external water vapor reaches the membrane within short time through the through holes in predetermined humidification atmosphere, so that the proton conduction degree of the membrane can be measured quickly. The thrust can be adjusted easily so that short circuit of electrodes is suppressed and damage to the electrolytic membrane is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of proton conduction degree measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Platinum electrodes (10A,10B)    Through-holes (12A,12B)    Electrolytic membrane (20)    Insulation buffer (30)    Fastening bolt (95)    Spring (97)    Nut (99)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a wiring material electrically connected on connection electrode (4B) along longitudinal direction. An adhesive material (7) attaches the wiring material and connection electrode. The wiring material has connection units (21) which are mutually separated by a gap along transverse direction that is orthogonal to longitudinal direction. The wiring material is provided with a conductive layer (23) facing the connection electrode of the connection units.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of connection between connection electrode and wiring material can be improved. The reliability of solar module can be improved as the fall in the output after prolonged use can be suppressed efficiently. The production yield of solar cell module can be improved as the defects such as cracks and notches can be suppressed during production of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the connection between connection electrode and wiring material of solar cell module.    Connection electrode (4B)    Photoelectric conversion unit (5)    Adhesive material (7)    Connection unit (21)    Conductive layer (23)
NOVELTY - The speaker (10) has a built-in battery for supplying power to amplifier and piezoelectric element. A spherical cover (16) made of spongy plastic covers the input jack (11) of main housing (1), amplifier, piezoelectric element, diaphragm (14) and battery. The input jack is connected to an earphone jack through a cord (2) made of elastic material. The amplifier is accommodated in a metal casing.    USE - Speaker connected to earphone jack of audio reproducing apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone with music reproducing function, portable compact disk (CD) player, minidisk player, integrated circuit (IC) player, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the speaker can be reduced and designability of the speaker can be improved, by using a simple arrangement, so that speaker can be carried easily by nursery school children and young people and user friendliness of the speaker can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the speaker. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main housing (1)    Cord (2)    Speaker (10)    Input jack (11)    Diaphragm (14)    Spherical cover (16)
NOVELTY - The establishing method involves applying RF voltage with two harmonic frequency components with a controlled relative phase between the components, such that one of higher frequency components is established as an even multiple of the lower frequency component. The DC bias is dynamically controlled by varying the relative phase between the harmonic components of the applied voltage and/or by varying the amplitudes of the harmonic components of the applied voltage.    USE - Establishing method for DC bias in front electrodes in plasma operating apparatus used for manufacture of semiconductor device, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) device, solar cell panels, or flat screen television displays.    ADVANTAGE - Electrically induces an asymmetry in electric fields of sheaths of electrodes exposed to plasma, thus, allowing energy and flux of ions striking a surface to be independently controlled. Enables treatment of substrates with large surfaces areas with plasma. Can be applied to more complex types of plasma operating apparatuses. New manufacturing processes can be developed. Reduces manufacturing cost of e.g. semiconductor devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method for independently controlling ion flux and ion energy received by workpiece during plasma treatment;    (2) a computer program product for performing method;    (3) a controller for controlling plasma apparatus; and    (4) a method for causing asymmetry in plasma sheath region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the method for establishing DC bias in front of electrodes in plasma operating apparatus.    Select ion energy and flux (300)    Adjust power deposited into plasma for adjusting the ion flux (302)    Select radio frequency voltage (304)    Perform sensor or instrument measurement (306)    Proceed with plasma treatment (310)
NOVELTY - The bridge has a decoration bridge part comprising optional members such as safety fence members (9, 10), supporting members (8) and handrail members (4, 5), and incorporated with solar panel power sources, where size of the bridge part is designed as needed. A decorative structure supports the power sources that supply energy i.e. power, for a water pumping system, recharging batteries and illumination light. The bridge part has frame members (1, 11), cross brace members (2) and board members (3, 7, 7-1, 7-2), where the frame members are in e.g. curve shape.    USE - Decoration solar panel bridge for supplying solar panel power sources in a visually pleasing format to a water pumping system, recharging battery and an illumination light in commercial and residential applications such as golf course, resort, public park, forestry preserve, residential garden and backyard (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bridge can be installed in easy, quick and cost effective manner without labor for burying a wire. The dimension of the solar panels can be designed as needed, and each solar panel output power and dimension can be designed for desired power consumption, thus extending usage of solar power to increase operational functionality and activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The decoration bridge part and optional members are made of plastic, wood or metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an assembled decoration solar panel bridge for supplying solar panel power sources.    Frame members (1, 11)    Cross brace members (2)    Board members (3, 7, 7-1, 7-2)    Handrail members (4, 5)    Supporting members (8)    Safety fence members (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The desk has a case (2) whose top part is connected with a desktop (1). Four corners of a bottom face of the case are connected with desk legs (3). A left side and a right side of the desktop are provided with two quadrate grooves (4-1, 4-2). One end of the groove (4-1) far from an opening of the case is connected with a supporting rod (5). An illuminating lamp tube (9) is connected with a switch and a battery in series. A supporting plate (8) is horizontally fixed with the desktop, when the plate is covered with the groove (4-2), and a fan blade (6) is formed with soft plastic pieces.    USE - Desk.    ADVANTAGE - The fan blade fixed at a tail end of the supporting rod can be used, when the whether is hot. The illuminating lamp tube fixed at the bottom face of the supporting plate can be used, when the light is insufficient. The desk has simple structure and rational structure, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a desk.    Desktop (1)    Case (2)    Desk legs (3)    Quadrate grooves (4-1, 4-2)    Supporting rod (5)    Fan blade (6)    Supporting plate (8)    Illuminating lamp tube (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat accumulator (3) coupled to a thermal solar system (2) and provided with a tube system, where the accumulator is a mat foundation of a building (1). The tube system with an inlet and an outlet for solar fluids e.g. water or brine, is arranged in the accumulator. The accumulator is connected with a heating device (4) e.g. panel heater, directly or by a heat pump. The tube system exhibits plastic tubes connected with each other. The thermal system and the accumulator have a loop for the fluids, where the loops are coupled with each other over a heat exchanger.    USE - Device for utilizing a solar radiation for heating a building.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal solar system and the heat accumulator have the loop for the fluids, where the loops are coupled with each other over the heat exchanger, so that freezing is avoided, and an economically favorable device is achieved. The heat accumulator is connected with the heating device e.g. panel heater, directly or by the heat pump, thus achieving efficient and energy-saving heating of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a building with a device for utilizing solar radiation for buildings with a thermal solar system and a heat accumulator.    Building (1)    Thermal solar system (2)    Heat accumulator (3)    Heating device (4)
NOVELTY - The concentrator has a radiation divisor (1) for deflection of solar radiation (3). The radiation divisor includes a structuring in a side turned away from the solar radiation. The structuring deflects the solar radiation falling on the radiation divisor by total reflection in two different directions. The structuring includes structural elements repetitive over an entire surface. The structuring is designed in the form of an equilateral prism. The radiation divisor includes a structurable substrate made of glass or polymer material. The radiation divisor is designed as a flat disk or plate.    USE - Concentrator for concentration of solar radiation on a solar energy converting device e.g. solar cell, solar module and thermal solar collector, and for use as a sun protection lamellae (all claimed) for a building.    ADVANTAGE - The structuring of the radiation divisor leads to deflection of incident solar radiation with a high deflection angle, where active surfaces over which the conversion of solar energy takes place can be arranged very near to the radiation divisor, thus obtaining the concentrator with a very compact structure. The concentrator enables significant reduction of planar expansion of the solar energy converting device coupled with the concentrator, and prevents shading losses to a large extent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for concentrating and converting solar energy, comprising a device for converting solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a radiation divisor.    Radiation divisor (1)    Flanks (2, 2')    Solar radiations (3, 3')    Beam bundles (4, 4')
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 - An ion exchange cartridge comprises a housing adapted to contain an ion exchange resin, and having an inlet and fluid-permeable outlet window(s) configured for coolant to flow and adapted to be removably disposed in the coolant system.    USE - An ion exchange cartridge for an ion exchange cartridge assembly for a coolant system of a fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cartridge has reusable parts, minimizes waste and loss of the coolant during the service, minimizes the exposure of the coolant system to contamination from the environment, and has an integrated housing with closing and sealing functions that facilitates a reusing and a refilling of the ion-exchange cartridge with service.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an ion exchange cartridge assembly (12) for a coolant system of a fuel cell stack; and    (2) a coolant tank assembly (2) of a coolant system of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective cross-sectional view of a coolant system for a fuel cell stack.    Coolant tank assembly (2)    Coolant tank (4)    Coolant inlet (6)    Coolant outlet (8)    Aperture (10)    Ion exchange cartridge assembly (12)    Coolant tank bottom (14)
NOVELTY - A transparent cover plate (22) is placed on the cell unit (26). The transparent cover plate has base plate (221) and structured plate (222), which are adhered to each other. The base plate is made of inflexible material such as glass. The structured plate is made of photo resin. Several bar-shaped convex patterns (222b) are arranged on the incident surface of the structured plate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Accumulation of dust and water on the incident surface can be prevented effectively. Patterns on the incident surface can be formed precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent water-proof material made of poly-tetra-fluoro ethylene is spread over the incident surface of the structured plate. Several triangular shaped patterns are formed on the structured plate. The pattern height is half of the pattern width. The ratio of height and width of patterns is 0.05-0.25. The thickness of base plate is 3-12 mm. The cell unit is single silicon solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Transparent cover plate (22)    Cell unit (26)    Base plate (221)    Structured plate (222)    Convex patterns (222b)
NOVELTY - The plug has a heating element connected to a power source of a battery. A heating element case (190) accommodates the heating element, and a lower part of an outside body (160) is inserted and fixed in a cylinder hole (150). The cylinder hole accommodates a hood spring (130) that is formed in an inside body (140) between the jaw and a knob (110). A connector is protruded in center of an upper surface of a slide holder. Multiple protrusions are formed in the connector. A slide holder groove is formed in a lower part of the slider holder, and a cover (143) is made of plastic material.    USE - Cigar lighter plug for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The plug improves a combining structure of the knob, avoids the noise generated during driving a car due to collision between the inside body and a knob flat part, simplifies an assembling process, and reduces the production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cigar lighter plug.    Knob (110)    Hood spring (130)    Inside body (140)    Cover (143)    Cylinder hole (150)    Outside body (160)    Heating element case (190)
NOVELTY - A polymeric electrolytic composition comprises polyelectrolyte with ion exchange equivalent of 0.5-3 mEq/g, and metal oxide which has hydrogen peroxide decomposability. The polyelectrolyte (A) and metal oxide (B) have mass ratio (A/B) of 50/50 to 99.99/0.01. The metal oxide has primary particle diameter of 1-50 nm.    USE - Polymeric electrolytic composition used for polymer electrolyte membrane or electrode catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly used in polyelectrolyte type fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has favorable hydrogen peroxide decomposability, and enables suppression of polymer electrolyte membrane deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a membrane electrode assembly comprising polymer electrolyte membrane or electrode catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - A protective film comprises an inorganic oxide layer (3) and a gas barrier property layer sequentially laminated on the surface of a fluorine resin film (1). The inorganic oxide layer is formed by plasma-chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Protective film is used for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent adhesiveness, weather resistance, gas barrier property and ultraviolet protection property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminated structure of protective film.    Fluorine resin film (1)    Inorganic oxide layer by chemical vapor deposition method (3)    Inorganic oxide layer formed by vapor evaporation method (4)    Gas barrier property application layer (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has catalyst electrode (23) and current collection conductor (42) provided between upper substrate (13) and lower substrate (20) comprising polyimide and copper. The interconnectors (51) are positioned in preset position between substrates to cover resin ball (53) with solder layer (52). A resin-made protection portion (121) is provided to surround interconnectors and separate solder layer from electrolyte solution (33). The interconnectors are joined by melting and solidifying the solder layer with respect to current collection conductor.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The large amount of electric power can be obtained efficiently, the dye-sensitized solar cell can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Upper substrate (13)    Lower substrate (20)    Catalyst electrode (23)    Electrolyte solution (33)    Current collection conductor (42)    Interconnector (51)    Solder layer (52)    Resin ball (53)    Resin-made protection portion (121)
NOVELTY - A polyester film is laminated film having core layer and surface layer provided on its surfaces. The core layer comprises composition containing polyester and barium sulfate particles (0-15 weight%). The surface layer comprises composition containing polyester and barium sulfate particles (10-40 weight%). The content rate of barium sulfate particles in the core layer and surface layer is 5% or more, measured by the ratio of barium sulfate particles (weight parts) with respect to sum of barium sulfate particles (weight parts) and polyester (weight parts).    USE - Polyester film is used as back surface protective film of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stable polyester film has favorable reflectance property, thickness and suppressed curl property.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery consists of a non-aqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode, and a negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains an alkenyl/alkynyl aromatic compound (1, 2, 3 or 4), and halogenated carbonate or carbonate having carbon-carbon multiple bond.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to camcorders, digital still cameras, mobile telephones, portable information terminals, and notebook type computers.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has suppressed thermal expansion even in high-temperature environment, and excellent charging-and-discharging efficiency. The alkenyl/alkynyl aromatic compound suppresses disassembly of solvent by forming a film in the negative-electrode surface during charging. The carbonate suppresses gas generation by forming a protective film on the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery consists of a non-aqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode, and a negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains an alkenyl/alkynyl aromatic compound of formula (1, 2, 3 or 4), and halogenated carbonate or carbonate having carbon-carbon multiple bond.    Ra1-Ra6,Rb2-Rb11,Rc1-Rc10,Rd1-Rd8=H, 1-4C monovalent alkyl, 2-4C monovalent alkenyl, or 2-4C monovalent alkynyl, with at least one of Ra1-Ra6 and at least one of Rc1-Rc10 and at least one of Rd1-Rd8 being 2-4C monovalent alkenyl or 2-4C monovalent alkynyl;and    Rb1=-CH=CH- or -CC-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous-electrolyte composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wound electrode component (20)    Positive-electrode lead (21)    Negative-electrode lead (22)    Exterior component (30)    Contact film (31)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet (1) is obtained by laminating and integrating a weather-resistance base material (a) (3) containing resin, a weather-resistance base material (b) (4), a barrier layer (5) containing an inorganic compound vapor-deposited on the weather-resistance base material (a) side and a white layer (4a) formed by coloring resin white.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet having excellent moist-and-heat-resistance adhesiveness, external appearance, gas barrier property, durability and weather resistance is manufactured economically. The white layer in the back surface protection sheet prevents yellowing of resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (1)    Weather-resistance base materials (3,4)    White layer (4a)    Transparent layer (4b)    Barrier layer (5)
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 - A proton conducting membrane comprises electrolyte which is filled in pore of inorganic porous film with mean pore diameter of 1-20 nm.    USE - A proton conducting membrane used as electrolytic membrane for electrochemical devices e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, water electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and/or hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conducting membrane has high strength and no possibility that electrolyte may flow out of pore, and is excellent in proton conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship of temperature of proton conducting membrane and proton conduction degree. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A light-scattering film (2) comprises inorganic scattering particles dispersed in an inorganic binder matrix, and has flat surface, transmittance of 70% or more and haze rate of 20-90%. The refractive index of inorganic scattering particles and inorganic binder matrix differs.    USE - Light-scattering film is used for optical material for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light-scattering film has excellent heat resistance, optical confinement effect and prevents generation of defect in semiconductor layer of solar cell, and provides solar cell having high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) optical material (10); and    (2) solar cell (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Light-scattering film (2)    Photoelectric converting layer (4)    Optical material (10)    Solar cell (100)
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 wavelength conversion layer (14) formed of mixture of yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) fluorescence material and resin, and a light reflection layer (15) are formed on the upper surface of transparent back surface electrode (13) consisting of electrically conductive film. The interface between wavelength conversion layer and light reflection layer is roughened. The UV light is converted into visible light by the wavelength conversion layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical efficiency of solar cell is raised irrespective of utilization of flexible light transmissive substrate, so that large amount of electric power can be generated. An inexpensive and flexible solar cell with high reliability is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Flexible light transmission substrate (10)    Transparent front electrode (11)    Photoelectric converting layer (12)    Transparent back surface electrode (13)    Wavelength conversion layer (14)    Light reflection layer (15)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (1) has an upper weather-resistance base material (3) comprising resin, and a weather resistance barrier base material (2) comprising a vapor deposition layer (6) with inorganic compound deposited on the surface of a barrier layer (5). A lower weather-resistance base material (4) comprising white layer (4a) formed by coloring resin is stacked on the upper weather-resistance base material through a transparent layer (4b) of the lower base material.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell (claimed) used in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The white property of the weather resistance base material and the durability of the protection sheet can be improved so that the weather resistance of the protective sheet can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface protection sheet.    Back surface protection sheet (1)    Weather resistance barrier base material (2)    Upper weather-resistance base material (3)    Lower weather-resistance base material (4)    White layer (4a)    Transparent layer (4b)    Barrier layer (5)    Vapor deposition layer (6)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer contains catalyst supporting carbon particle, hydrogen-ion conductive polyelectrolyte and carbon nano fiber. The aspect ratio, average fiber diameter and mean fiber length of the carbon nano fiber is 60-95, 100-500 nm and 2-20 mu m, respectively. The content of carbon nano fiber in the layer is 10 wt.% or less.    USE - Catalyst layer for manufacture of catalyst layer transfer film, electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer joint material and electrode (all claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer of improved volume resistivity and transferability is economically manufactured with suppressed crack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst layer transfer film;    (2) electrolytic membrane-catalyst layer joint material;    (3) electrode; and    (4) manufacture of catalyst layer transfer film.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) has hydrogen cylinder (2) and oxygen cylinder (4) to perform electric power generation. The power generation operation is stopped without discharging hydrogen and oxygen to exterior. The hydrogen residual amount is existed in hydrogen system and inert gas is supplied to hydrogen system at the time of stopping the power generation operation. The ratio of hydrogen system volume and oxygen system volume is set into the equivalence ratio in the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen during the stop operation.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for spacecraft device and midget submarine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen waste gas remained in the hydrogen system at the time of stop operation of fuel cell, can be processed efficiently without purging the waste gas to the exterior, so that the operational efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen cylinder (2)    Oxygen cylinder (4)    Hydrogen humidifier (6)    Hydrogen circulation piping (33)
NOVELTY - Sputter deposition of a film onto a substrate involves direct current sputter deposition using a source material (target) consisting of inorganic material (M2) (at least 80 wt.%) to form a film consisting material (M2) (at least 90 wt.%) having semiconductor properties, where (M2) is directly deposited as crystalline structure, so that at least 50 wt.% of the deposited film has a crystalline structure. The material (M2) is selected from binary, ternary, and quaternary salts comprising sulfur, selenium, and/or tellurium.    USE - For depositing a film onto a substrate (selected from ceramic, glass, polymer, plastic) which is useful as an absorber layer in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method deposited the layers of material (M1) and (M2) on a substrate without intermediate breakage of vacuum; and is an alternative process to prepare a crystalline film of an inorganic material by direct deposition without the necessity of a subsequent treatment step.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has solar cell string (3) having several solar cell elements (1). The inner leads (2) are configured to electrically connect the adjacent solar cell elements. A bonding material (8) is arranged between the inner lead and the solar cell element. The solar cell string is covered by the sealing material (4). A resin material (11) having thermal expansion coefficient lower than that of sealing material, is provided on the side where the inner lead binds the solar cell elements and arranged in non-binding area (10) of the binding material.    USE - Solar cell module including solar cells such as single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline-silicon solar cell, thin film solar cell, amorphous silicon based solar cell, copper indium gallium selenide solar cell, cadmium telluride solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar cell module in which detachment of inner leads from the solar cell elements are prohibited. Thus, the durability of the solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar module.    Solar cell elements (1)    Inner leads (2)    Solar cell string (3)    Sealing material (4)    Bonding material (8)    Non-binding area (10)    Resin material (11)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (100) has several solar cell elements (6) arranged at preset interval on translucent substrate (4). A resin layer (5) with several recessed portions is formed on the solar cell element. A back surface sheet (9) is provided on the resin layer such that protruding portions of the back surface sheet are made to contact with recessed portions. The height of protruding portions in region corresponding to gap between the solar cell elements is larger than that of protruding portions in region corresponding to the solar cell element.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The productive efficiency and throughput of the solar cell module can be improved, the generation of wrinkles in the back surface sheet can be prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of the solar cell module.    Translucent substrate (4)    Resin layer (5)    Solar cell element (6)    Back surface sheet (9)    Solar cell module (100)
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 photovoltaic device consists of electrodes (10,13) with at least one having light transmittance, and an active layer (12) containing electron-donating organic semiconductor and/or electron-accepting organic semiconductor, and clamped between the electrodes. A fluorous compound is provided between the electrodes, and localized at the interface vicinity of electrode (10) and active layer, or at the interface vicinity of electrode (13) and active layer.    USE - Tandem-type photovoltaic device. Uses include but are not limited to solar cells, optical sensors, optical switches, phototransistors, and optical memory.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic device.    Substrate (9)    Electrodes (10,13)    Localized area of fluorous compound (11)    Active layer (12)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a pouch type variable cell case provided with a stack/folding type electrode assembly of an anode/separation film/cathode laminating structure. The electrode assembly is bent at two side end points in the variable cell case. The electrode assembly is successively reeled with a separation film sheet. The variable cell case is composed of a laminated sheet including a metal layer and a resin layer. The electrode assembly is mounted on the case with heat sealing.    USE - Curved lithium-ion polymer secondary battery cell for use in a battery pack of a cellular phone (all claimed). Can also be used for a notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves the efficiency and minimizes the waste, and has an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The cell can be designed based on consumer preference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for a manufacturing a curved lithium-ion polymer secondary battery cell    (2) a battery pack comprising a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a curved lithium-ion polymer secondary battery cell.    Battery cell (100)    Top jig (210)    Convex part (211)    Bottom jig (220)    Concave part (221)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell module (10) comprises a substrate (12), a tie layer (14) disposed on the substrate, having a depth of penetration of 1.1-100 mm and a tack value of less than -0.6 g.sec; and a photovoltaic cell (16) disposed on the tie layer.    USE - As photovoltaic cell module useful in photovoltaic array (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell modules minimizes processing complexities, trapped air underneath photovoltaic cells, and an amount of tie layer that is used, thus maximizing production efficiency, cost savings, and repeatability. The tie layer allows light to enter the photovoltaic cell and efficiently converts to electricity; and allows the photovoltaic cell to be secured within the photovoltaic cell module while simultaneously allowing for trapped air to be evacuated from underneath thus leading to increased durability and weatherability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for forming a photovoltaic cell module involving substrate, tie layer formed from curable composition, and photovoltaic cell involving disposing, on the substrate, the tie layer having a depth of penetration of 1.1-100 mm and a tack value of less than -0.6 g.sec; and disposing the photovoltaic cell on the tie layer to form the photovoltaic cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of photovoltaic cell module.    Photovoltaic cell module (10)    Substrate (12)    Tie layer (14)    Photovoltaic cell (16)    Rear surface (22)
NOVELTY - A heat sink has cooling fins oriented in an upwardly direction from a bottom edge of the panel to an upper edge of the panel so as to permit airflow between the cooling fins from the bottom edge of the PVS panel to the upper edge of the PVS panel. The heat sink has an aluminum heat bridge arranged in a transversal direction relative to the cooling fin direction to provide thermal relaxation time below a predefined threshold level. The heat bridge is made of carbon paper, thermoplastic folio or thermo-conductive adhesive material.    USE - Photovoltaic solar (PVS) panel with passive cooling system, installed in roof of building and other outdoor areas.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat bridge provides thermal relaxation time below predefined threshold level across the back side of PVS panel, the overall cooling effect of the PVS panel is improved. Also, the heat bridges in the solar panel allow heat to be transmitted transversely to the protruding direction of cooling fins such that a homogeneous temperature difference across the surface is achieved. Hence current flow in the panel is even, excess load on the bypass diodes are reduced and stress gradients in the module due to temperature changes are reduced. Durability, performance and output power of the module are increased. Good heat transfer reduces the degradation in performance of hot spots that occur during shadowing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of cooling device with four transversal heat bridges.
NOVELTY - A nickel-zinc battery cell comprises a can having a bottom and a cylindrical side and comprising an anticorrosive material; a negative current collector disk at the bottom of the can and in electrical contact with the can; and a jelly roll comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and separator(s) in between. The jelly roll is above the negative current collector disk and the negative electrode is in electrical contact with the negative current collector disk.    USE - A nickel-zinc battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - Better electrical and thermal contacts between the negative electrode and the negative terminal is achieved by the negative electrode directly contacting the inner surface of the cell can, instead of having a layer of separator surrounding the jelly roll. Removal of this layer of separator also creates more space in the jelly roll for electrochemically active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nickel-zinc battery cell comprises a can having a bottom and a cylindrical side and comprising an anticorrosive material; a negative current collector disk at the bottom of the can and in electrical contact with the can; a jelly roll comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and separator(s) in between; a positive current collector disk above of the jelly roll and in electrical contact with the positive electrode; and a vent assembly on top of the positive current collector disk. The jelly roll is above the negative current collector disk and the negative electrode is in electrical contact with the negative current collector disk. The vent assembly is electrically connected with the positive current collector disk and electrically insulated from the can. The anticorrosive material is copper, tin, copper/tin alloy, zinc, silver, conductive carbon, and/or brass. The negative current collector disk is a foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cell.
NOVELTY - An organic substituted phenyl derivative photoelectric conversion material having a molecular weight of 250-800 is new.    USE - An organic substituted phenyl derivative photoelectric conversion material for a photoelectric conversion element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conversion material has a molecular weight of 300-800 (preferably 400-800), can be formed into a film by the process of application, can be subjected to various chemical modifications, and has a high photoelectric conversion performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic substituted phenyl derivative photoelectric conversion material of formula (I) or (II) and having a molecular weight of 250-800 is new.    A=electron withdrawing atomic group;    R1-R17=H or a substituent;    L=divalent phi conjugated substituent;    D=electron donating aromatic substituent;and    X=O, S or N-R1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photoelectric conversion element comprising two electrode layers (12, 14), and a photoelectric conversion layer (13) located between the two electrode layers and having (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of an organic thin-film photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (11)    Electrode layers (12, 14)    Photoelectric conversion layer (13)
NOVELTY - The solar power center has an aluminum housing with rubber feet and a carrying handle (2) with foam coated dividers (6), an aluminum bracket (7) including a short circuiting protector and a fuse (47) with portable solar panels (48), a wall charger (51), adapter cable and storage areas (55) for storing additional cables. Several alternating current and direct current outputs arranged in the housing, are connected to automobile jumper cable connection (45), an air compressor and a cigarette lighter charger (52).    USE - Portable solar power center for charging motor vehicle engines and battery of boat. Can also be used in charging of laptop computer, cell phone charger, portable game charger, table lamp and iPod (RTM: Portable music player manufactured by Apple).    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility, versatility and the portability of the solar power center are improved for generating a wide variety of the electrical outputs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right side view of the portable solar power center.    Handle (2)    Dividers (6)    Aluminum bracket (7)    Jumper cable connection (45)    Fuse (47)    Solar panels (48)    Wall charger (51)    Cigarette lighter charger (52)    Storage area (55)
NOVELTY - The camera has an LCD screen fixed on a camera body, where an end of the camera is equipped with an optical lens. A shell i.e. engineering plastic shell, of the camera body is formed with an electroplating oil layer. A corner of the shell is formed as a direct corner cutting structure. An outer margin of the optical lens is equipped with a macro lens outer decorative ring. A shell of a side of the macro lens outer decorative ring is equipped with transverse front cover decorating parts.    USE - Digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The camera has rationally designed structure, better appearance and low cost. The camera is convenient to install and manufacture by using a compound mode of a decoration object embedding installation. The camera can be used in different situations by using multiple power supply modes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a digital camera.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (R) has stainless steel plate (S) mounted on surface of receiving die (UG). A cutting die (SG) arranged along feed direction of plate, has protrusion portions formed on its end surface. The receiving die has knife-edge-bearing portion (SH) formed correspondingly between protrusions of cutting die. The receiving die is moved in synchronous to cutting die along board thickness direction so that through-holes are formed on surface of thin plate. The end surface of bearing extends towards cutting die when the plate is cut by upper blade (UH) of cutting die.    USE - Molding apparatus of gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The shape of protrusion is transferred to surface of stainless steel plate reliably while the steel plate which is not cut by cutting die is clamped between protrusions by knife edge bearing portion of receiving die.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding method of gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of molding apparatus and sectional view of clamping portion of receiving die.    Molding apparatus (R)    Stainless steel plate (S)    Cutting die (SG)    Knife-edge-bearing portion (SH)    Receiving die (UG)    Upper blade (UH)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve (100) has a spring (170) which presses a plunger (180) along the orthogonal direction of pilot valve case (150). A guide portion provided in a main valve case (120) guides the pilot valve case into a pilot valve seat (120A). A pilot pin (140) is pressed with respect to main valve case, when the main valve case is moved along the attraction direction of plunger during demagnetization of solenoid (160).    USE - Pilot-type solenoid valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of pilot valve seat can be suppressed. The leakage of fluid can be suppressed by effectively fitting the solenoid valve with main calve case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and sectional views of the solenoid valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solenoid valve (100)    Valve case (120)    Valve seat (120A)    Pilot pin (140)    Pilot valve case (150)    Solenoid (160)    Spring (170)    Plunger (180)
NOVELTY - The method involves printing a hollow junction layer with a rectangular ink enclosure, and printing a urethane type binder to form a cathode of a dye sensitized solar cell. An anode of the dye sensitized solar cell is welded through a screen printing technique. A junction layer is formed in an interval, and the anode and cathode are formed. A silicon binder is contacted with an electrolyte, and the junction layer is printed by the ink.    USE - Method for bonding electrodes of a dye sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies printing process and reduces manufacturing cost. The silicon junction layer has superior corrosion resistance, and the urethane type junction layer has superior durability, thus ensuring better corrosion resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a dye sensitized solar cell electrodes bonding method.
NOVELTY - The hybrid photo-voltaic converter contains a broadband semi-conducting polymer film (3) and a titanium oxide transparent film (2). The films are placed on a low ohmic crystalline silicon (1). A anti-reflective texture coating (4) is applied to the surface of the polymer film. Due to the anti-reflective coating t he light deflected by surface returns to the hybrid photo-voltaic converter    USE - In helio-technology and photoelectric converters for conversion of solar radiation energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion method is simple and economical using photo-converters based on crystalline silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy converter    Crystalline silicon (1)    Titanium oxide film (2)    Polymer film (3)    Anti-reflective coating (4)
NOVELTY - An elastic structure (16) is arranged between attachment brackets (12,14). An accumulator (90) is connected to a pressure chamber (84) through a one-way valve. A rubber film is deformed according to the pressure difference between accumulator and balanced chamber (86). The incompressible fluid accumulated in the accumulator is discharged through a discharge flow path provided in opening portion (56) by the side of pressure chamber.    USE - Fluid enclosed-type vibration isolator for engine mount, chassis mount and suspension mount of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cavitation due to the rapid pressure fluctuation in pressure chamber can be prevented effectively. The flow of incompressible fluid from the orifice aisle side of discharge flow path to accumulator side is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the engine mount.    Attachment brackets (12,14)    Elastic structure (16)    Opening portion (56)    Pressure chamber (84)    Balanced chamber (86)    Accumulator (90)
NOVELTY - A Hall element (41) accommodated in a semiconductor package (4) detects the electric current flowing in a square C-shaped conductor (23) of a bus bar (2). A processing circuit processes the signal output from the Hall element, in which the connecting terminal of the processing circuit and the exterior of the processing circuit are resin molded, and both ends of the bus bar are exposed. The semiconductor package container (3) which accommodates the semiconductor package is also resin molded such that the Hall element is located inside the conductor.    USE - Current sensor for detecting electric current in bus bar connected to battery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection accuracy of the current sensor is stable even if the current sensor is small in size, as the current sensing Hall element is located inside the bus-bar conductor accommodated inside resin-molded semiconductor package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the current sensor.    Bus bar (2)    Semiconductor package container (3)    Semiconductor package (4)    Conductor (23)    Hall element (41)
NOVELTY - An exterior case has a temporary fitting portion in which a connector is inserted and fixed temporarily in normal position. A battery holder (40) provided in case (4A) sets a battery assembly (50) in normal position. A lead wire lead-out portion (3Y) provided in the opening of waterproof bag (3) is sealed by sealing paste (19) made of a silicone resin in the state in which the connector and battery assembly are temporarily fixed in the case.    USE - Battery pack for outdoor application.    ADVANTAGE - The lead wire lead-out portion can be reliably maintained in the waterproof structure for long period of time after assembling the exterior case, so the cost with respect to the components and number of manufacturing processes can be reduced and the production efficiency can be improved. The lead-out portion can be maintained in the waterproof even if the lead wire moves relatively with respect to opening of the waterproof bag, by filling the sealing paste in the lead-out portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack in the state in which battery assembly and connector are temporarily fixed in the case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waterproof bag (3)    Lead-out portion (3Y)    Cases (4A,4B)    Lead wire (8)    Sealing paste (19)    Battery holder (40)    Battery assembly (50)
NOVELTY - The circuit structure (10) has resin molding element (20) that includes insulation element (21) that is embedded between adjacent bus-bars (11). An opening (22) exposes outside the portion insulated by insulation element among bus-bars.    USE - Circuit structure for electric-connection box (claimed) connected between power supplies e.g. battery and vehicle-mounted electrical components such as head lamp and wiper.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat transmitted from molten resin to bus-bar during injection molding is transmitted to metal mold, the reduction in insulation of circuit structure can be prevented when fixed temperature during injection molding is made high. Hence, the short circuit between bus-bars through water can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical-connection box; and    (2) manufacturing method of circuit structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the circuit structure for electric-connection box.    Circuit structure (10)    Bus-bar (11)    Resin molding element (20)    Insulation element (21)    Opening (22)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has a photovoltaic converter i.e. solar module (17), comprising a sensor circuit with a brightness sensor (18). A sensory control adjusts the photovoltaic converter corresponding to a sensor signal from the brightness sensor, where the adjustment is independent of external control data i.e. meteorological data, and external control signals e.g. radio clock time and global positioning system signal. The brightness sensor comprises a cross-shaped shading made of plastic L-profiles. An end switch and a wind sensor are utilized as safety devices.    USE - Photovoltaic device for use on a building.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment of the photovoltaic converter is independent of the external control data i.e. meteorological data, and the external control signals e.g. radio clock time and global positioning system signal, so that the sensory control correctly adjusts the photovoltaic converter. The end switch and the wind sensor are provided to protect the device against mechanical damage. The panel utilized in the device does need require a complicated electronic circuit for linearization and temperature compensation of measured values, thus avoiding utilization of a complex evaluation electronic circuit. The device can be installed in a flat surface without any foundation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Inner tube of pivot bearing (3)    Outer tube of pivot bearing (4)    Rotary motor (5)    Solar module (17)    Brightness sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The pipe (18) has expansion sections and constricting sections that are alternatively provided in a longitudinal direction of the pipe. A longitudinal extension of the expansion sections is formed shorter or longer than a longitudinal extension of the constricting sections. The longitudinal extension of the constricting sections and/or the longitudinal extension of the expansion sections amounts to 2- 4 times of the longitudinal extension of the expansion sections and/or the longitudinal extension of the constricting sections. The pipe is made of extruded plastic.    USE - Absorber pipe for guiding a heating medium in a solar collector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The longitudinal extension of the expansion sections is formed shorter or longer than the longitudinal extension of the constricting sections, so that the heating medium is better mixed when flowing through the absorber pipe, thus enabling homogeneous heat distribution in the heating medium and increasing the efficiency. The expansion sections and/or the constriction sections are designed in sections in a cone shape, thus enabling favorable transition between the maximum constriction and the maximum expansion of the respective sections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar collector comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective plan view of a solar collector.    Solar collector (10)    Housing (12)    Heating medium distributor (14)    Heating medium collector (16)    Absorber pipe (18)
NOVELTY - A covert reading apparatus (2) for radio frequency identification tag (4) comprises a battery (8) that is provided in a condition which supplies electrical power to a reader (6). The container (12) and antenna (10) are packaged together for delivery by transport. The reader operates in a covert manner. The reader and battery are mounted in the container to avoid damage during transportation.    USE - Covert reading apparatus for radio frequency identification tag.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids the burden of driver in having to connect up the reader or ensuring that the reader is fully operational.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of effecting covert continuous reading and logging of radio frequency identification tag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the covert reading apparatus for a radio frequency identification tag.    Covert reading apparatus (2)    Radio frequency identification tag (4)    Reader (6)    Battery (8)    Antenna (10)    Container (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (140) has two gas discharge holes formed in an upper part side wall of a denotation ash part, and flame retardant material located inside the denotation ash part. Third and fourth gas discharge holes are formed co-linear with the former two gas discharge holes. A gas barrel ball is formed in center axis, and inserted inside the flame retardant material. Fifth and sixth gas discharge holes are combined to the gas barrel ball, where the sixth gas discharge hole is fixed at a lower part of a gas exhausting tube that is provided in a head unit.    USE - Degassing apparatus for a cylindrical secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively removes gas generated inside a cylindrical secondary battery. The malfunction of a current breaking element due to internal gas pressure can be prevented, thus avoiding the failure of the battery due to malfunction of the current breaking element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cylindrical secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cylindrical secondary battery.    Cylindrical secondary battery (100)    Anode plate (111)    Negative plate (112)    Can (120)    Degassing apparatus (140)
NOVELTY - The bottle has a bottle cover (2) whose center portion is provided with a bottle cork (21). The bottle cork is inserted into a filling opening (11) at an upper end of a bottle body (1). Middle upper part of the bottle cork transitionally fits the filling opening. Inner side of the bottle cork is provided with an inner screw thread and matched with an outer screw thread of the filling opening. The bottle cork equipped at a center of the bottle cover is higher than the bottle cover. The bottle cork is designed in a shape of cone frustum and made from plastics.    USE - Electrolyte plastic bottle for a storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bottle can be completely sealed by slightly inserting the sealing cork into the filling opening after fully filling the electrolyte into the bottle body, so that the electrolyte does not overflow during transportation and storage. A bottle nozzle of the electrolyte can be opened by screwing the sealing cork outwardly off the bottle body so that to be the electrolyte can be conveniently filled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrolyte plastic bottle.    Bottle body (1)    Bottle cover (2)    Filling opening (11)    Bottle cork (21)
NOVELTY - The handle has a battery case embedded in a hollow handle part evenly wrapped with a heating cord. An end of the handle part is connected with a handle cover through a thread. The handle cover is embedded with the battery case and a switch. The heating cord is connected with a power supply provided in the battery case. The handle part and the handle cover are respectively covered with a layer of rubber sleeve.    USE - Electrically heating handle for a bicycle and a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The handle is simple in structure and convenient to use. The handle has a function of warming the hand, thus avoiding chilling of the hand during riding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrically heating handle.
NOVELTY - The bulb has a rechargeable battery (6), switch (7) and a rechargeable circuit board (8) that is electrically connected with the rechargeable battery and the switch. A bulb component (1) is mounted at an end of an upper plastic shell (9), and the rechargeable battery is installed within the upper plastic shell. The switch is electrically connected with the recharge circuit board, and an LED (3) is mounted on an LED circuit board (2).    USE - Rechargeable emergent bulb.    ADVANTAGE - The LED is automatically operated after power failure, so the bulb can glow continuously for more than four hours. The running time of the bulb is determined by performance of the rechargeable battery. The bulb can deal with an emergency such as power failure, thus avoiding problem about illumination in multiple spaces during power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable emergent bulb.    Bulb component (1)    LED circuit board (2)    LED (3)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Switch (7)    Rechargeable circuit board (8)    Upper plastic shell (9)
NOVELTY - The combined solar energy aerator has a solar battery (1) for providing power, which is respectively connected with independent case bodies composed of a controller (3), a storage battery (5) and an air pump (4). The controller includes a single chip microcomputer, a storage batter overvoltage protecting circuit controlled by the single chip microcomputer and a temperature control protecting circuit of the air pump.    USE - Combined solar energy aerator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides combined solar energy aerator which is simple to fabricate, has stable property and ensures convenience during mounting and repair operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the combined solar energy aerator.    Solar battery (1)    Controller (3)    Air pump (4)    Storage battery (5)    Aeration tube (6)
NOVELTY - The tube has an elastic bar connected with an inner wall through a support frame, where the elastic bar is made of plastic material that takes shape of a hollow bar or a solid bar.    USE - Anti-freezing solar vacuum heat collecting tube for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic bar absorbs and compensates the volume change of the water in the tube to reduce the pressure on the inner wall of the vacuum heat collecting tube when the outdoor temperature is over-low and the condensing volume of water in the tube expands, so as to prevent the fracture of the vacuum heat collecting tube. The tube has simple structure and convenient implementation, and reduces the pressure on the inner wall of the vacuum heat collecting tube. The tube can be reconstructed on the solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-freezing solar vacuum heat collecting tube.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a bag ripping apparatus (20) fractionating waste material containing recyclable trash plastics into difficulty variation which consists of rigid substances, and an easy deformation thing which consists of soft objects. A trommel apparatus (30) removes a residue from the difficulty variation. A conveyance classifying apparatus (40) removes a residue from a clearance gap in a space of the roller. An optical classifying apparatus (50) classifies waste plastic by difference in absorbance of wavelength of the difficulty variation.    USE - System for classifying waste plastic such as domestic and industrial waste plastic, contained in a residue. Uses include but are not limited to a garbage bag, PET bottle, can, plastic tray, battery, string and rope.    ADVANTAGE - The system permits the classification of the waste plastic in a precise and efficient manner, while reducing burden of waste plastic classification work, labor of worker and labor cost. The system reduces foreign material e.g. paper, mixed in the waste plastic and improves quality of the waste plastic utilized for a recycling purpose.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for classifying waste plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a structure of waste plastic classification system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bag ripping apparatus (20)    Trommel apparatus (30)    Conveyance classifying apparatus (40)    Optical classifying apparatus (50)    Waste-plastic classification system (100)
NOVELTY - The collector has an extruded substructure acting as spacers (32, 34) provided below a roofage collector. The substructure is passed parallel to the roofage collector and is provided for undercurrent of an absorber surface. The spacers form a flow through channel (36), where the spacers are arranged at a lower side of the collector. The substructure consists of wooden strips and plastic elements, which are provided for air turbulence. The substructure is formed from beveled perforated plate elements by which the air flow is swirled.    USE - Solar collector i.e. pass-through plate-shaped roofage collector (claimed), for heating air.    ADVANTAGE - The substructure acting as a spacer is provided below the roofage collector, is passed parallel to the roofage collector and is provided for undercurrent of the absorber surface, thus improving efficiency of the roofage collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a roofage collector with an extruded substructure.    Upper region (10)    Lower region (12)    Channels (14-26)    Spacers (32, 34)    Flow through channel (36)
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 - A high efficiency solar collection device comprises an external thermoplastic glazing material having an average light transmittance of greater than or equal to 93% when measured by a Perkin Elmer Lambda 19 Spectrometer using standard transmittance scan of 250-1800 nm, with an integrating sphere of 400-1100 nm wavelength. The surface of the glazing material has a matte surface facing a solar radiation source.    USE - A high efficiency solar collection device comprising photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The average light transmission is greater than or equal to 94% (preferably greater than or equal to 96%). The solar collection device has a haze of greater than or equal to 15% (preferably greater than or equal to 50%) according to ASTM D1003.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for increasing the solar transmittance of a solar collection device comprising forming a matte exterior layer on the exterior of the solar collection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the percent transmittance over a range of wavelengths for films of different compositions and thicknesses, with an exterior matte surface.
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 - The module has a planar solar cell arrangement comprising a rear construction and a radiation-transparent front disk at its back and front sides, respectively. A casting compound surrounds the arrangement. The construction is formed as a separate module in form of a plastic carrier (1). The carrier provides a metallic electrical connecting structure (2) for electrical connection to the arrangement such that a portion of the structure is completely surrounded by a plastic carrier material and another portion of the structure has a free contact region facing the arrangement.    USE - Solar module i.e. photovoltaic component, for directly generating electrical current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier provides the metal electrical connecting structure for electrical connection to the solar cell arrangement such that the portion of the structure is completely surrounded by the plastic carrier material and the other portion of the structure has the free contact region facing the arrangement, thus providing the inexpensive solar module with higher stability i.e. flexural rigidity, and with a surface 1.40 square meter without requiring additional supports such as aluminum frame, aluminum strutting and stable support construction. The solar module is robust against outer influences, has longer durability, and ensures high efficiency at high solar radiation temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carrier contains filling material such as metal powder, chalkstone, glass flat blank and silicate. The front disk is made of glass, glass ceramic or polymethyl methacrylate based plastic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a plastic carrier of a solar module as a rear construction.    Plastic carrier (1)    Rib-like bracing (1')    Metallic electrical connecting structure (2)    Receptacle (2')
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 - A carbon-fiber paper (10) consists of pores having an average hole diameter of 10-20 mu m formed in the gaps of carbon fibers which constitute the carbon-fiber paper, and non-perforated holes (18) having an average hole diameter of 50-500 mu m formed towards the other surface from one surface. The depth of non-perforated hole is 20-80% of the thickness of carbon-fiber paper. The number of non-perforated holes per unit area is 100-1000/cm2. The carbon-paper has a thickness of 50-400 mu m.    USE - Carbon-fiber paper is used for gas-diffusion layer of cathode side (claimed) of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Can also be used as base material for printed wiring boards.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-fiber paper exhibits excellent water-management ability as gas-diffusion layer under wide range of cell-reaction conditions from high-current-density region and high-humidification conditions to low-current-density region and low-humidification conditions. The paper suppresses reduction in battery performance by partial drying of electrolytic membrane. Increase of contact resistance with catalyst layer is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon-fiber paper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell (2)    Electrolytic membrane (4)    Catalyst layer (6)    Carbon-fiber paper (10)    Non-perforated hole (18)
NOVELTY - A sealing film contains a phosphite compound (I), ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a cross-linking agent and inorganic filler.    USE - Sealing film is used for solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film is excellent in adhesiveness, and generation of foaming and peeling is prevented. The solar cell comprising the sealing film has excellent performance for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing film contains a phosphite compound of formula P(OR1)3 (I), ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a cross-linking agent and inorganic filler.    R1=1-20C hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell, which involves interposing the sealing film between a surface-side transparent protection material (11) and a back surface side protection material (12) and carrying out cross-linking integration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell.    Back-side transparent protection material (11)    Back surface side protection material (12)    Surface-side sealing film (13a)    Back surface side sealing film (13b)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - The optical component (1) has an unevenness surface (2) of nanometer order, which is attached with respect to a holder. The unevenness surface is roughened along a surface of the optical incident/outgoing radiation surface.    USE - Transparent optical component such as condensing lens, plano-convex lens, prism, optical filter and light-emitting element coated cap for use in lighting fixture and solar cell (all claimed). Can also be used in backlight unit of LCD.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light from the light source is emitted through the unevenness surface, the emitted light diffuses the optical component in a wide range so that the loss of light quantity can be prevented. The optical component can be condensed efficiently, even if the light does not use the anti-reflective film with the surface. The photoelectric efficiency of the solar cell assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of transparent component;    (2) lighting fixture; and    (3) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the transparent optical component.    Transparent optical component (1)    Unevenness surface (2)    Holder (4)    Light-emitting element (5)    Lighting fixture (10)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises lithium manganate as anode material, solvent, lithium salt, and additives. The solvent contains ethylene carbonate (EC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC).    USE - Electrolyte for lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has good cathode film forming, breaking while over-charging, oxygen absorption and inflaming retarding functions, thus ensuring safety of the battery under over-charging system of 3C10V without influencing the capacitance, and improving cycle life the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for producing the electrolyte comprising adjusting ambient humidity to lower than 1%, and adjusting ambient temperature to lower than 8 degrees C; mixing EC and polycarbonate (PC) with ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), and uniformly making by vibrating for more than 30 minutes; 3 times adding lithium phosphorus fluoride (LiPF6), and vibrating for 30 minutes after each time of adding; and adding lithium-bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB), polystyrene, butylene sulfite (BS) and vinylene carbonate (VC), and uniformly vibrating.
NOVELTY - A flexible packaged lithium iron phosphate lithium ion cell comprises electrolyte, anode material and cathode. The electrolyte comprises lithium-bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB), polystyrene (PS), butylene sulfite (BS), ethylene carbonate (EC), polycarbonate (PC), ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) and vinylene carbonate (VC). The anode material comprises lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), carbon black, adhesive and conducting agent. The cathode material comprises graphite, carbon black and adhesive.    USE - Flexible packaged lithium iron phosphate lithium ion cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion cell has optimum electrolyte, and improved capacity and safety, thus guaranteeing cell electrochemical performance. The anode material is improved to solve lithium iron phosphate problem of poor conductivity, environment friendly and cost. The method has improved anode and cathode paste, anode coating environment, and electrode rolling processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing flexible packaged lithium iron phosphate lithium-ion cell comprising preparing anode and cathode paste, forming pole plate, assembling cell and forming cell; and mixing and dispersing anode and cathode paste, where anode coating environment is at 25 plus minus 2 degrees C, 40-50% relative humidity and non-dust environment, and electrode rolling process is carried out with positive pole of 2.0-2.5 g/cm3 and negative pole of 1.3-1.8 g/cm3.
NOVELTY - A novel 9,10; 9,10-bis(trimethylene)-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene based polymer and a copolymer used as light emitting materials of electroluminescent elements, and further a composition, an electroluminescent device and a photovoltaic device comprising the same. The novel molecular structure can prevent the intermolecular aggregation effect and provide more stable light-emitting colors. The phenanthrene based conjugated polymer has a blue electroluminescence. Further, it can reach light-emitting RGB and full colors through polymerization with other energy band gap compound or blend with other dyes or light emitting material.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a solar cell having multi-layered nano-structure. The multi-layered structure is used to generate, transmit, and collect electric charges. The above-mentioned multi-layered structure includes a cathode, a hole-blocking layer, a photo-active layer, and an anode, in which the materials of hole-blocking layer consists of one or more of the following material groups, such as inorganic semiconductor material, metallic oxides, the mixture of inorganic and metallic oxide. Next, the photo-active layer includes a porous body and a conjugate polymer filler. The porous body is used as electron acceptor, and the conjugate polymer filler as an electron donor formed in the holes of porous body through in-situ polymerization way. The in-situ polymerization way means that the polymerization reaction of the conjugated polymer is performed under the existence of porous body. Additionally, this invention also discloses a manufacturing method of multi-layered solar cell.
NOVELTY - There is disclosed a cable for use in a condensing photovoltaic apparatus. The cable includes a core and sheath. The core is made of a conductive material. The sheath is provided around the core and made of white Teflon. Therefore, the sheath absorbs less heat than a sheath made of other colors would. Moreover, the sheath stands high temperatures since it is made Teflon.
NOVELTY - The device has a photoelectric cell (39) arranged in a sample (3) of a solar panel i.e. large dimensional solar panel. A flexible electrostatic storage unit (31) comprises a metal sheet (33) partially covered with a dielectric material e.g. polyimide or glass plates (35), where the sheet is made of aluminum alloy. The unit has a through hole (43) in which the sample is arranged. The sample is fixed by its periphery to the unit using a dielectric fixation material e.g. kapton (RTM: polyimide film) or upilex (RTM: heat resistant polyimide film).    USE - Device for modeling propagation of a flash-over on a solar panel i.e. large solar panel, of an orbit satellite, and for use in a flash-over simulating system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device models the propagation of the flash-over on the large solar panel using the small size sample such as sample having a length of 30 or 40 centimeters, in an inexpensive manner, thus examining the effects of flash-over on the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a flash-over propagation modeling device.    Sample (3)    Flexible electrostatic storage unit (31)    Metallic sheet (33)    Glass plates (35)    Photoelectric cell (39)    Through hole (43)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing the catalyst metal microparticle layer (A) after restoring the catalyst metal precursor in the ion solution. The ion-exchangeable polymer layer (B) is adhered to the surface of the catalyst metal microparticle layer. The ultrafiltration process is performed after fixing the ion-exchangeable polymer layer to the surface of microparticle layer so as to form the high concentration compound catalyst layer (C).    USE - Manufacturing method of compound catalyst layer for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high concentration compound catalyst layer with excellent ion conductivity can be manufactured reliably. Thus, the electronic conductivity and the reactive gas diffusible property of the fuel cell are improved so that the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of compound catalyst layer.    Catalyst metal microparticle layer (A)    Ion-exchangeable polymer layer (B)    High concentration compound catalyst layer (C)
NOVELTY - The radio transmitter (1) is equipped with a wireless module (10) having a signal processing unit (12) and a high frequency circuit (14) that are mounted in a circuit formation area (11A) on a circuit board (11). An antenna element (16) is formed in antenna formation area (11B) on circuit board. A battery (20) is equipped with a terminal (22) positioned so that electromagnetic field connection is performed with respect to the antenna element into the antenna formation area.    USE - Radio transmitter. Uses include but are not limited to security field, mobile phone, personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of radiant intensity is reduced and battery capacity is increased without inhibiting non-directionality. The lifetime of radio transmitter is increased while obtaining an omnidirectional antenna.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for antenna apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view and sectional view of the radio transmitter.    Radio transmitter (1)    Wireless module (10)    Circuit board (11)    Circuit formation area (11A)    Antenna formation area (11B)    Signal processing unit (12)    High frequency circuit (14)    Antenna element (16)    Battery (20)    Terminal of battery (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has a recessed portion whose bottom surface is equipped an injection and dehydration opening. The opening is equipped with a detachable mouth-piece which is opened and closed at the upper surface of a cover. The cover obstructs the opening portion of a mono block battery case with several cells provided adjacent to each other. A flat rubber valve is arranged on the upper surface of the mouth-piece and pressed through a cushioning material which is integrated with the cover.    USE - Controlling-valve type lead storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The flat rubber valve is arranged on the upper surface of the detachable mouth-piece and pressed through the cushioning material that is integrated with the cover, hence the requirement of several mouth-pieces is eliminated and thus the manufacturing cost of the controlling-valve type lead storage battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of explaining the controlling-valve type lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - A solar module has a rear-mounted junction box with a housing (5) with by-pass diodes (12) and commensurate connectors. A positioning block (1) has receiving grooves (2) for the solar module conductor strips (3). Flat connector tabs (7) that are held down by a press in grooves. The tabs are electrically connected to the conductors by contact clamps, soldering or welding.    USE - Junction box for solar module. Further claimed is a commensurate assembly process.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module junction box facilitates automated assembly in lieu of prior art hand assembly without detriment to assembly quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positioning block has guide pins that locate in matching sockets within the junction box. The electrical links are ribbon connectors encased in plastic and further enclosed within a shell (13).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the open junction box with positioning block.    Positioning block (1)    conductor ribbon (3)    housing (5)    guide pin (6)    tab (7)    bypass diode (12)    half-shell (13)    contact pin (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus main portion (20) has a charging battery provided in a circuit board and a solar energy panel (22) that is electrically connected with the charging battery. An illumination unit (30) containing several LEDs (33) that are electrically connected to an operation switch and charging battery in the circuit board through a metal lead. A lever (10) is provided to pivotally mount the sides of apparatus main portion.    USE - Solar energy apparatus for use as desk lamp and electric torch (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The usability and portability of the solar energy apparatus are improved efficiently, without increasing weight of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar energy apparatus.    Lever (10)    Solar energy apparatus main portion (20)    Solar energy panel (22)    Illumination unit (30)    LED (33)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material made from an active powder (38), where the electrode is formed by compressing the active powder onto a non-metal carrier (10) to create the active material. The non-metal carrier is provided with a structure that allows a particular amount of the active powder to migrate through the non-metal carrier when the electrode is formed, where a desired shape of the electrode is outlined by a dashed line. The active material is arranged on a side of the non-metal carrier. A powder container is provided with a level sensor (40).    USE - Electrode for use in a biplate assembly of a bipolar battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is safe to handle during assembly of biplates and bipolar batteries, and can be easily manufactured to a desired shape and low weight in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a biplate assembly comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing an electrode for a biplate assembly in a bipolar battery    (3) a bipolar battery comprising a positive end terminal with a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Non-metal carrier (10)    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (30)    Active powder (38)    Level sensor (40)    Level control unit (41)
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 - A plastic sheet comprises base film, and cured resin laminated on base film. The surface(s) of cured resin layer has fine corrugated structure.    USE - Plastic sheet used for plastic substrate for thin film solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plastic sheet is lightweight, and excellent in flexibility, transparency, heat resistance and thermal dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of plastic sheet.
NOVELTY - The accumulator (10') has an accumulator housing (12) separated into a fluid chamber (18) and a gas chamber (16) by a membrane (14). Supporting ribs (26) are provided on a surface (24) of the membrane at a side of the gas chamber. The supporting ribs extend itself over the entire surface of the membrane at the side of the gas chamber. The supporting ribs have supporting elements e.g. opened rings, that are surrounded on all sides by a firm material that is formed as a membrane material. The supporting elements are made of metal and/or PTFE.    USE - Membrane accumulator for damping pulsations in a fluid circuit. Can also be used for damping pressure variations.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting ribs extend itself over the entire surface of the membrane at the side of the gas chamber, thus enabling a damage free operation of the accumulator even with gas pressure losses on the side of the gas chamber, while preventing complex repairs and saving operating costs. The accumulator obtains the support of non utilized regions of the membrane during a normal operation, and prevents the wear during the gas pressure loss in the gas chamber of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane accumulator.    Membrane accumulator (10')    Accumulator housing (12)    Membrane (14)    Gas chamber (16)    Fluid chamber (18)    Surface (24)    Supporting ribs (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode layer on top of a substrate (100), and forming an amorphous silicon layer on the electrode layer. Another amorphous silicon layer is formed on the former amorphous silicon layer. Crystalloid silicon layers (135, 145, 155) are exposed by a contact hole (180). Unit cells are formed for exposing the electrode layer by a contact hole (160) to form a mask layer (170). An electrode layer (190) is made of nickel, aluminum, titanium, silver, gold, cobalt, palladium, antimony or copper.    USE - Method for fabricating a solar cell (claimed) i.e. crystalline silicon thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is manufactured by utilizing a metal silicide layer as the electrode layer, so that the degradation of specification of the cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery including a silicon layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Crystalloid silicon layers (135, 145, 155)    Contact holes (160, 180)    Mask layer (170)    Electrode layer (190)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an amorphous silicon layer i.e. n-type silicon layer, at top of a substrate (100), and forming another amorphous silicon layer on the former amorphous silicon layer. Third amorphous silicon layer i.e. p-type silicon layer, is formed on the latter amorphous silicon layer. An electrode layer is formed with a set of unit cells. A set of holes (105) is formed on a back plane of the substrate, and another electrode layer is formed in the back plane of the substrate, where the substrate is made of glass or plastic.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film type silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the effective area of the cell contributing to the electric power production, and improves the photoelectric efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery comprising a decision quality silicon layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thin film type silicon solar battery.    Substrate (100)    Holes (105)    Anti-reflective layer (110)    Transparent conduction layer (150)    Metal layer (160)
NOVELTY - The conveyer has a high temperature superconducting medium (14) filled inside of cavity bodies (8). A light energy receiving device (10) and an energy storage cooker (11) are connected by a heat transmission pipe (5), and communicated to a heat exchanger (1) by the cavity bodies at two ends. The heat transmission pipe is arranged with a valve (4) and a pressure limiting valve (3). The medium is selected from alcohols, water, heat conducting oil, naphthaline, biphenyl, Dowtherm(RTM: synthetic organic heat transfer fluid), mercury, potassium, caesium, sodium, lithium, and silver.    USE - Heat tube type solar energy storage conveyer for a boiler, a water heater, and a heating and solar generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The conveyor utilizes a heat tube structure to deliver the received solar energy to an indoor cooker by acoustic speed and isothermal efficiency, so that heat efficiency is improved to about 95-100 percentage and temperature of 500-1000 degrees centigrade is achieved. The conveyor has a wide range of applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inner cavity of a energy storage heat radiating body (13) is set with a high temperature energy storage material (2) that is selected from alcohols, water, heat conducting oil, biphenyl, naphthaline, Dowtherm(RTM: synthetic organic heat transfer fluid), mercury, potassium, caesium, sodium, lithium, silver, zinc, lead, tin, cast iron, stone, brick, or cement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heat tube type solar energy storage conveyer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat exchanger (1)    High temperature energy storage material (2)    Pressure limiting valve (3)    Valve (4)    Heat transmission pipe (5)    Cavity bodies (8)    Light energy receiving device (10)    Energy storage cooker (11)    Energy storage heat radiating body (13)    High temperature superconducting medium (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar energy collector driven by change gears to rotate along a sun track, where solar energy collector is made of glass face and metal or plastic reflection coating. A water container is installed inside a door to store heat via water medium. The water container is divided into a heating container and a hot water supplying container. The heating container is connected with an indoor heating system. The two containers are provided with a pressure indicator and an over pressure releasing valve.    USE - Solar heating system for heating in winter and providing 24-hour hot water source.    ADVANTAGE - The system focuses the sun light via a solar energy collecting system, sends condensed solar light inside the door via an optical fiber so as to achieve change in the transmission way of the solar energy, and discharge the heat energy to the water container so as to achieve the purpose of effectively storing the solar energy and use the heat energy for heating in winter and providing 24 hour hot water sources for user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar heating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a transparent thermal material body i.e. transparent glass, provided on top of a chamber. An airflow conveying passage i.e. chimney passage, is connected with the chamber through an air outlet connecting orifice. A fan blade is mounted in the conveying passage. An airflow return passage is connected with the chamber through an airflow return orifice. A return blowing device is provided on the return orifice, and an active temperature retaining plate is placed in the chamber. A heat suction heating material body is made of asphalt, stainless steel and tungsten.    USE - Solar thermal current energy-storing generating device for an industry.    ADVANTAGE - The device has large generating capacity, high efficiency and low cost. The device is environmental-friendly, simple in structure, regenerates usage of resource, and reduces the investment cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar thermal current energy-storing generating device.
NOVELTY - The case has a front shell subassembly matched with a back shell subassembly, and containing space formed after the front shell subassembly is matched with the back shell subassembly. A soleplate subassembly is installed in the containing space, and a probe subassembly is fixed on the soleplate subassembly in the containing space. A rubber sheet is provided on the back shell subassembly. A power supply interface, probe and a camera battery cabin top cover groove are located on the probe subassembly. A function main driving plate and a shutter button are placed on the front shell subassembly.    USE - Handle for a battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The handle is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a handle.
NOVELTY - The bottle has a waterproof insulating rubber ring, and bottle openings placed with screw threads and opened at two ends of the bottle. A nipple is connected at an end of the bottle opening and provided with inner screw threads. A base of the bottle is connected at another end of the bottle opening. The base is equipped with an inner cavity that comprises a printed circuit board (PCB), trumpet, LED, switch and a battery to form a loop. Shape and size of the base are matched with the bottle opening, and a music sound integrated chip is placed on the PCB.    USE - Music nursing bottle for a baby during drinking milk.    ADVANTAGE - The music sound integrated chip can play music or recorded words according to interests and individualities of babies such that the babies enjoy happiness during drinking milk, thus encouraging the babies to drink more and culture the babies for listening language, and hence ensuring healthy growth of the babies. The bottle and the base are detachably connected in a sealing manner, which is convenient to disinfect. The bottle is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a music nursing bottle.
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has fluorine oil that is arranged in the main body of the negative electrode, while storage batteries uses hydrogen storage alloy. The alkaline storage battery comprises of positive electrode (1), negative electrode (2) and alkali electrolyte solution. The fluorine oil is selected from the low polymer of a chlorotrifluoroethylene, and perfluoropolyether.    USE - Negative electrode for alkaline storage batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operation of the negative electrode using hydrogen storage alloy, when charging and discharging is repeated. Suppresses that the hydrogen occlusion alloy powder is oxidized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional drawing of the alkaline storage battery produced.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Positive electrode lead (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves clamping positive electrode and negative electrode by a separator and an electrolyte interlayer, to form a laminated structure (1). An electrical-storage block (2) is produced by positioning a heat shrinkable film (6) consisting of polyethylene and polypropylene to the outermost layer of the laminated structure. The center portion of plane of the electrical storage block is hot-pressed to shrink the center portion of the film.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery for power supply of portable apparatus. Can also be used in manufacture of electrochemical capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the center portion of electrical storage block is hot pressed, compression force of the center portion can be made larger than outer side. Thus the generation of gap at the center portion vicinity of the electrical storage block can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of electrical storage block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (1)    Electrical storage block (2)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Heat shrinkable film (6)    Hot press traces (10)
NOVELTY - The mixing system (1) has a fuel cell (4) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, providing an exhaust gas (3) i.e. oxygen-reduced exhaust gas, to the system, and a hydrogen reformer (6) providing another exhaust gas (5) i.e. carbon-dioxide-rich waste air, to the system. The system is arranged such that the exhaust gases can be mixed to form an inert gas mixture (7) and the inert gas mixture can be fed into a gas volume (2) for inerting. A measuring device determines a composition of the inert gas mixture comprising nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide.    USE - Mixing system for inerting a gas volume in a transport unit e.g. aircraft, helicopter, train, automobile, transport unit in public passenger transport, ship, rocket, satellite and transport unit for military use (all claimed). Can also be used for providing protective-gas atmosphere in a metal industry during industrial process such as welding, sintering and production of metal, or in a foodstuffs industry.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing system is arranged such that the exhaust gases can be mixed to form the inert gas mixture and the inert gas mixture can be fed into the gas volume for inerting, thus reducing oxygen concentration while achieving an increase in the volume flow of the oxygen content. The fuel cell system can be designed according to the requirements for the provision of low-oxygen air, so that the size of the mixing system to be installed, the output for generating a specified volume flow with the predetermined oxygen content and the quantity of energy required to keep the aircraft tanks sufficiently low in oxygen are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for inerting a gas volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a two-dimensional representation of a mixing system.    Mixing system (1)    Gas volume (2)    Exhaust gases (3, 5)    Fuel cell (4)    Hydrogen reformer (6)    Inert gas mixture (7)    Cathode (8)
NOVELTY - The solar module comprises a laminar substrate (1) with a circumferential substrate edge region (10). The substrate partially covers a laminar sealing element (3) made of polymer. Multiple solar cells (4) are provided, which are arranged in a module interior (6) between the substrate and the sealing element. The sealing element comprises a metal layer in the area of the sealing interface (21). The metal layer is in contact with a sealing unit (2). The sealing unit comprises a sealing element (201) made of butyl rubber.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element comprises a metal layer in the area of the sealing interface, where the metal layer is in contact with a sealing unit, which comprises a sealing element made of butyl rubber, and thus prevents the penetration of humidity, and also enables a simple and economical manufacturing of the solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a solar module.    Laminar substrate (1)    Sealing unit (2)    Sealing elements (3,201)    Solar cells (4)    Module interior (6)    Substrate edge region (10)    Sealing interface (21)
NOVELTY - The solar cell assembly (1) has transparent silicone resin case (4) with protruded surface having side portion with metal layer (2). A solar cell element (3) has outer semiconductor layer surface (3b) to cover surface (3a) of inner semiconductor layer exposed from deletion portion of outer semiconductor layer. The inner semiconductor layer is connected to one electrode and outer semiconductor layer is connected to other electrode.    USE - Solar cell assembly for photovoltaic apparatus. Can also be used in roof of house, portable electronic device, motor vehicle, satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of solar cell assembly is prevented even exposed to powerful light and heat for long period of time. Excellent abrasion resistance and high photoelectric conversion efficiency are achieved. The reliability and life period of the solar cell assembly are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the solar cell assembly.    Solar cell assembly (1)    Metal layer (2)    Solar cell element (3)    Inner semiconductor layer surface (3a)    Outer semiconductor layer surface (3b)    Resin case (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell assembly (1) has a photoelectric transducer (3) that is positioned at bottom of a reflective concave surface (2). The reflective concave surface reflects incident light (10) to the photoelectric transducer. The fluorescent material (11) is provided around the concave surface so as to perform the wavelength conversion of the incident light, when the incident light reaches the photoelectric transducer. The photoelectric transducer is surrounded by silicone resin.    USE - Solar cell assembly mounted in roof of house, portable electronic device, motor vehicle and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the wavelength can be improved without depending on the installation of the solar cell assembly so that the electricity can be generated efficiently. The light resistance, weather resistance and heat resistance of the solar cell assembly can be achieved so that the deterioration of solar cell assembly due to wind or rain can be avoided and the durability of the assembly can be extended. The loss of light can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the solar cell assembly.    Solar cell assembly (1)    Reflective concave surface (2)    Photoelectric transducer (3)    Incident light (10)    Fluorescent material (11)
NOVELTY - A laminated organic solar cell (A) is formed by laminating several organic solar single cells (1,2) having a photoelectric conversion layer (3), through an intermediate layer (4). The photoelectric conversion layer contains a blend of donor material (12) and acceptor material (13). The intermediate layer has a fluorinated lithium layer (5) arranged at side of anode (8), molybdenum oxide layer (6) arranged at side of cathode (9), and a metal layer (7) provided between lithium layer and molybdenum oxide layer.    USE - Laminated organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated organic solar cell has improved electric power generation efficiency, performance and open circuit voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminated organic solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Single cells (1,2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Intermediate layer (4)    Fluorinated lithium layer (5)    Molybdenum oxide layer (6)    Metal layer (7)    Anode (8)    Cathode (9)    Donor material (12)    Acceptor material (13)    Laminated organic solar cell (A)
NOVELTY - The substrate (6) has an antireflection coating at its face, and multiple thin layer stack (A) of a dielectric having high and low refractive indexes alternately. The stack has high-index layers (1, 3), low index layers (2) and other low index layers. The low-index layers are made of silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride and/or oxycarbide or mixed silicon-aluminum oxide based materials. The high-index layers are made of silicon nitride or zinc-tin mixed oxide based material with ratio, which is more than 1 and expressed in atomic percentage between tin and zinc.    USE - Transparent glass substrate for a solar module (claimed). Can also be used for a polymer e.g. polycarbonate, substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The antireflection coating increases the transmission through the transparent substrate within a broad wavelength band in visible and infrared range while the coating is sufficiently durable for outdoor use. The configuration of the substrate increases the efficiency of the solar module by 1, 1.5 or 2 percent, and increases the electrical performance of the solar cell while reducing the cost and dimension of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar module comprising a solar cell    (2) a method for obtaining a transparent glass substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a transparent glass substrate.    Multiple thin layers stack (A)    High-index layers (1, 3)    Low index layer (2)    Transparent glass substrate (6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a hydrogen injection pipe, an emission tube (40) and an organic metal molecule layer filled with metal organic precursor absorbed on a surface of porous matrix of an organic and inorganic composite part (20) in a hydrogen storage container (10) during atomic layer deposition process. The matrix is made of porous polymer, carbon material e.g. activated charcoal, metal-organic framework, porous metal oxide and porous ceramic. The porous polymer is made of polyurethanes, polystyrene or polysiloxane, and the framework is made of transition metal and carboxylate anion.    USE - Hydrogen storage device for a hydrogen fuel car, hydrogen airplane and a fuel cell of a current energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The organic metal molecule layer is absorbed on the surface of the porous matrix of the organic and inorganic composite parts to prevent agglomeration of the transition metal by performing atomic layer deposition process in an atomic layer unit. The hydrogen storage container is utilized as the reaction container during atomic layer deposition process, so that the organic metal molecule layer is not contacted with the moisture or oxygen, and structural degeneration is prevented. The device evaporates the metalorganic precursor to the atomic layer unit in the porous matrix in which a surface area is broad, so that transition metal atom and hydrogen molecule forms the dihydrogen complex, the organic metal molecule layer is strengthened, and operation of the device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a hydrogen storage device.    Hydrogen storage device (1)    Hydrogen storage container (10)    Organic and inorganic composite part (20)    Injection nozzle (30)    Emission tube (40)
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 openings are formed at ends of reaction chamber made of acid resistant non-metal. The opening connected with base for connecting with combination valve. An O-shaped ring is elastically sealed at base of reaction chamber. The opening of reaction chamber is elastically sealed with valve cap fixedly connected with outer surface of the chamber. The valve core made of porous ceramic tube material, is filled with oxyhydrogen and is arranged inside the reaction chamber.    USE - Combination valve for use in rechargeable lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The water loss of electrolyte in acid-proof and explosion-proof lead-acid battery is reduced effectively so that acid regulation period is prolonged to two years. The environmental pollution caused by lead-acid battery is avoided without increasing labor cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a letter box (5) whose bottom part is connected with a newspaper bucket (8). The letter box is fixed with an upper cover (2). Area of the upper cover is greater than that of a top surface of a box. A facade is equipped with a box door (4). A solar panel (1) is fixed on the upper cover. The box door is equipped with a translucent number board (6). A back part of the number board is equipped with an LED that is connected with a solar circuit board. A lower end of the number board is fixed with a transparent window (7).    USE - Multi-functional solar lamp for a mail box in a home and a governmental department to contain a letter and a newspaper.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has the functions of door number and illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-functional solar lamp.    Solar panel (1)    Upper cover (2)    Box door (4)    Letter box (5)    Translucent number board (6)    Transparent window (7)    Newspaper bucket (8)
NOVELTY - The announciator has a shell whose middle part is clamped in a groove on a pipette. The groove is provided with a flow rate sensor, and a side of the shell is provided with a control key. The shell is provided with a battery, and upper and lower parts of the flow rate sensor in the groove are provided with skid-proof rubber pads.    USE - Transfusion dripping flow rate announciator for use by a patient.    ADVANTAGE - The announciator is rational in design, simple in structure, easy in manufacturing process, small in volume and convenient to use, and can accurately display the number of drops per minute so as to control the number of drops of the medicinal drop. The announciator absorbs the medicine for the patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a transfusion dripping flow rate announciator.
NOVELTY - Catalyst contains titanium oxycarbonitride.    USE - Catalyst is used for forming layer for electrode used in membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed). Can also be used for gas diffusion electrode for brine electrolysis and oxygen reduction electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability and corrosion resistance and high oxygen-reducing ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst which involves heat-processing titanium carbonitride under inert gas containing oxygen gas and hydrogen gas;    (2) electrode having catalyst layer and porous support layer; and    (3) membrane electrode assembly having electrolytic membrane positioned between cathode and anode.
NOVELTY - The system has a compound parabolic primary concentrator formed of two reflective sides forming an input end (10) for collecting infrared, ultraviolet and visible light, and an output end (12) for transferring collected light. The input end and the output end are spaced apart to form the concentrator.    USE - System for concentrating solar radiation in solar power generation system such as solar photovoltaic power generating system and solar thermal power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The primary stage concentration provided by the primary concentrator allows significant reduction in the required area necessary to produce a given level of power relative to the area of the solar photovoltaic cells required in the absence of a concentrator. This in turn allows for the use of a cooling system to reduce the temperature of the photovoltaic cell, resulting in improved efficiency of the solar power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light collection system manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the concentrator.    Input end (10)    Output end (12)    Outer boundary (14)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet (1A,1B) has a layered structure comprising at least 2 or more layers including a weather-resistance base material (DS) containing heat resistance resin, and a gas barrier base material (GS). The gas barrier base material comprises a laminated component including a vapor deposition layer (V) and polyester-type resin layer (S) containing antistatic agent or antistatic resin. The vapor deposition layer is provided in weather-resistance base-material side.    USE - Protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protection sheet has excellent heat resistance and gas barrier property even at high temperature and high humidity conditions. The solar cell module comprising protection sheet is economically manufactured in high yield, and has excellent output characteristics. The decrement in performance of solar cell module is prevented by effectively suppressing occurrence of defects in protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of protection sheet.    Protection sheets (1A,1B)    Weather-resistance base material (DS)    Gas barrier base material (GS)    Overcoat layer (O)    Polyester-type resin layer (S)    Adhesive agent (U)    Vapor deposition layer (V)
NOVELTY - The cell has a lower transparent electrode provided with a photo electrode layer, where the photo electrode layer is formed on a lower part glass board. Dye polymer in a porous film surface is formed on the lower transparent electrode. A top transparent electrode is equipped on an upper part glass board. A counter electrode is equipped on the top transparent electrode. Electrolyte solution is filled between the lower part glass board and a heat-treated multi-walled carbon nano tube, where diameter of the carbon nano tube is 50-500 nano meters.    USE - Dye sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can diversify the reaction gas time and control the diameter and length of counter electrode of the solar battery. The cell is provided with the multi-walled carbon nano tube, thus improving the energy conversion efficiency. The cell is excellent in relative proportion of the graphite structure and degree of defect. The counter electrode reduces the resistance to the thermal process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a dye sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a multi-walled carbon nanotube.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Solar-powered current-generating aerator comprises suspended carrier, guide shell, solar panel, air compressor, air conveying pipe, and aerating disk. The suspended carrier is integrally connected with guide shell, air compressor installed in carrier, and solar panel supplying power to air compressor set on upper surface of the carrier; and aerating disk set in guide shell close to bottom of the guide shell and connected with the air compressor by the air conveying pipe, with power of air compressor at 50-60% of maximum power of solar battery.    USE - Solar-powered current-generating aerator.    ADVANTAGE - The aerator uses solar battery to supply power, utilizes high efficiency oxygenation effectively without secondary pollution, with algae of polluted water body effectively prevented from breaking out to restore self-purification of water body; and is float-type structure floating on water, has compact structure, small volume and easy to transport and install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar-powered current-generating aerator.
NOVELTY - The component has parting strips provided between a floating glass layer and a hollow glass layer for separating the floating glass layer from the hollow glass layer to form a hollow cavity. A low emissive film layer is formed on an upper/lower side of the hollow cavity, and a junction box is installed from an outer side of the parting strip to a side edge of the floating glass layer. An electrode is led out from a conductive film glass layer and an aluminum film layer, and two extraction electrodes are connected to circuits in the junction box.    USE - Solar thin-film cell component for a building.    ADVANTAGE - The component can be conveniently assembled on the building by utilizing the hollow structure and the junction box. The component generates power with environment-friendly solar energy and provides energy-saving, heat-insulating, noise-proof and frostless properties to the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a solar thin-film cell component.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (C) has transparent conductive layers (3) on substrate (1). A photoelectrode (7) has pigment (11) for discharging electrons and n-type semiconductor layer (9) on transparent conductive layer. The substrate has electrolytic solution layer (17) that is formed between the photoelectrode and counter electrode (13). A connection portion (21) with electroconductivity, functions as a non-reduction catalyst and covers the counter electrode. The connection portion is formed using the thermoplastic resin material.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell of silicon system. Can also be used in LCD panel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection portion covers counter electrode functioning as non-reduction catalyst, excellent durability of the solar cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive layer (3)    Photoelectrode (7)    N-type semiconductor layer (9)    Pigment (11)    Counter electrode (13)    Electrolytic solution layer (17)    Connection portion (21)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (C)
NOVELTY - The solar tracking apparatus has a solar panel for tracking solar energy and driven by a worm wheel having 480-500 teeth. The worm wheel is moved by a tooth in upward or downward direction based on the change of incidence angle of solar energy, to approach the elliptic longitude corresponding to summer or winter solstice.    USE - Solar energy tracking apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy tracking accuracy is improved, while electric power generation amount can be increased by 40 times or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy tracking apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A branched compound comprises a core portion, one or more side chain portions bonded to the core, and a terminal. At least one of the side chain portions comprises divalent organic group and trivalent organic group-containing repeating unit (1), and conjugation-formation unit connected with two or more divalent organic groups. The conjugation-formation unit contains at least one thienylene unit. At least two of the groups present at the terminal of divalent organic group are acceptor groups.    USE - Branched compound is used for organic thin film for organic thin film element, organic thin-film transistor, organic solar cell and optical sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The branched compound provides organic thin film having excellent charge transportability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A branched compound comprises a core portion, one or more side chain portions bonded to the core, and a terminal. At least one of the side chain portions comprises divalent organic group and trivalent organic group-containing repeating unit of formula (1), and conjugation-formation unit connected with two or more divalent organic group. The conjugation-formation unit contains at least one thienylene unit. At least two of the groups present at the terminal of divalent organic group are acceptor groups.    L=optionally substituted divalent organic group;and    T=optionally substituted trivalent organic group.
NOVELTY - Organic electrolytic solution includes lithium salt, organic solvent and a 0.1-10 wt.% of 1,3-dioxolane-2,4-dione derivative.    USE - Organic electrolytic solution for use in lithium battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The 1,3-dioxolane-2,4-dione derivative has general formula (I).    R1 and R2=H, substituted or unsubstituted 2-20C heteroaryl group, halogen substituted or unsubstituted 1-10C alkyl group, 2-10 C alkenyl, 2-10 C alkynyl, 6-20 C aryl, 7-20C alkylaryl or halogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery, which includes a cathode, an anode and an organic electrolytic solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation depicting charging and discharging result of lithium battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A laminated component comprises vapor deposition layer (2) containing inorganic compounds provided on surface(s) of base film (1) having polymeric resin composition, and film layer (3) formed by coating and heat-drying coating liquid containing silane coupling agent or its hydrolyzate, polyol and isocyanate compound.    USE - Laminated component is used for back surface protection sheet for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component has excellent weather resistance, water resistance and damp-proof property, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for back surface protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of laminated component.    Base film (1)    Vapor deposition film (2)    Film layer (3)
NOVELTY - The plug has a pull claw (10) connected to an end of a connection rod by a hinging pin (1), where the plug is in conical shape with a large upper end and a small lower end. Center of the plug is provided with a through hole, and the connection rod is mounted in the through hole. A pull rod (8) is connected to another end of the connection rod by a hinging pin (11), and an end of the pull rod is provided with a kidney-shaped hole. An upper portion of a foaming plug shell (14) is equipped with a positioning step side.    USE - Tensing fixing mechanism fast disassembly and assembly foaming plug for an inner chamber of a temperature-retaining water box of a solar water heater and reliable positioning and blocking of discharging holes and connection holes on a shell.    ADVANTAGE - The plug can retain the temperature of foaming polyurethane. The plug can ensure that the thickness of the heat-insulated foaming layer and the position of the inner chamber with discharging holes and the shell do not change when the water box and the connection pipe foam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a tensing fixing mechanism fast disassembly and assembly foaming plug.    Hinging pin (1)    Pull rod (8)    Pull claw (10)    Hinging pin (11)    Foaming plug shell (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing fluid diffusion and electron transfer processes, and carbonizing porous carbon material without separate oxidation process. Conductive macromolecule solution is coated on a single-side of the carbon material. The solution is selected from group consisting of n,n-dimethylacetamide, n,n-dimethylformamide and n-methylpyrrolidone, alcohols and ketones. The carbon material is plasticized and dipped into hydrophobic polymer solution. A hydrophobic polymer is dispersed into mixed solution of water, alcohols, ketones, polyalkylene glycol and monoalkylether derivative.    USE - Method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell in an electromobile and home, an electrolyzer i.e. chlorine or fluorine electrolyzer, and electrochemical energy storage device (all claimed) such as primary and secondary batteries, super capacitor and electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method freely diversifies the air bubble and surface property of the carbon porous base material, and eliminates coating process of the carbon substrate with the micro pore layer. The method can be implemented in simple manner, and the gas diffusion layer has wide application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a gas diffusion layer manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The insole has an intelligent control circuit (4), an electric heater (2) fixed in an interlayer of an interlayer insole part (1), and a lead connected with a heating control circuit (5), where the interlayer insole part is made of pure cotton cloth. A power-supply (3) such as chargeable nickel-hydrogen battery or polymer lithium battery, is equipped with a temperature switch (6) that is connected with the heating control circuit.    USE - Intelligent warming and health-promoting insole.    ADVANTAGE - The insole has simple and rational structure. The circuit design of the insole realizes intelligent control of temperature, and adjusts the heat produced by the electric heater according to the human body temperature to maintain the health of a user. The insole has high safety, good ventilation, and is convenient and comfortable to use in indoor and outdoor with the intelligent control power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an intelligent warming and health-promoting insole.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Interlayer insole part (1)    Electric heater (2)    Power-supply (3)    Intelligent control circuit (4)    Heating control circuit (5)    Temperature switch (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (100) has wavelength conversion layer (170) that is adhered on upper portion of photoelectric transformation layer (110) which emits light, through adhesive film (160). The wavelength conversion layer has fluorescent substance for absorbing the light having shorter wavelength emitted from photoelectric transformation layer. The wavelength conversion layer converts the absorbed light into light having longer wavelength.    USE - Solar cell module for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The high transmittance provided with respect to ultraviolet range can be suppressed and hence the manufacturing cost of the solar cell module can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (100)    Photoelectric transformation layer (110)    Glass plate (130)    Protective layer (150)    Adhesive film (160)    Wavelength conversion layer (170)
NOVELTY - The charger (100) has a case (130) installed in a boat, and a lead-in part (110) fixed outside the case. A resin portion releases heat generated in a charge unit fixed inside the case, and a limit switch is connected with the case. The limit switch senses intimate installation of the case on the boat, and a controller cuts off alternating current (AC) power supply from the charge unit according to sensing result of the limit switch. A temperature sensor senses inner temperature of the case, and a display unit (170) indicates transformed direct current voltage of the charge unit.    USE - Battery charger for a maritime boat and a ship.    ADVANTAGE - The charger provides secure and stable operation, and reduces fluctuation of resolution and impact. The charge operation of the charge unit is switched off when temperature inside the case exceeds threshold sensed by the temperature sensor. The charger can protect the charge unit, and has reduced performance degradation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery charger.    Battery charger (100)    Lead-in part (110)    Case (130)    Display unit (170)    Solar cell module (195)
NOVELTY - The ferule has an end that is provided with a bulb (1) for emitting red light. Another end of the ferule is provided with an annular handle (2), a battery (3) and a switch (4), where the annular handle is equipped with a rubber sheet sleeve.    USE - Ferule for use by a teacher.    ADVANTAGE - The ferule is simple in structure, convenient to carry, and inexpensive to produce. The ferule is convenient for teachers to use, and is easy for students to see clearly so that the students can absorbedly listen to the teacher on class.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ferule.    Bulb (1)    Annular handle (2)    Battery (3)    Switch (4)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric core positive/negative pole lug fixed pressure claw fixed on a base and connected with a protection plate positive/negative pole lug fixing magnet through a lead wire. An upper side of the magnet is provided with a test probe fixed at one end of a probe pressure mechanism. The probe pressure mechanism is arranged on a bracket fixed on the base. A lower side of the test probe on the base is provided with an inching switch connected with an electric testing cabinet.    USE - Device for testing a polymer battery protection plate in a large-scale industry.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, convenient operation, strong practicability, high efficiency, better testing effect, easy manufacturing process, wide application range, and is inexpensive. The device can effectively test the polymer battery protection plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a polymer battery protection plate testing device.
NOVELTY - The hook has an elastic hook blocked in the middle of a column handle e.g. stainless steel column handle, to connect with the column handle. One end of the column handle is fixed in a plastic electronic locating frame. A white LED light and a battery are provided in the plastic electronic locating frame. The elastic hook is made of steel wire with bigger diameter.    USE - Multifunctional portable hook for a bag.    ADVANTAGE - The hook has combined structure, and is small in size. The column handle is connected with the frame, so that the hook has small force area with comfortable hand feeling. The hook avoids damaging the skin, and the elastic hook can be set in the handle so as to prevent damaging of the bag, so that the hook is convenient to use and environment-friendly. The hook can be used as the carrying tool capable of being used circularly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multifunctional portable hook.
NOVELTY - The cell has a semiconductor porous membrane (2) e.g. titanium dioxide membrane or zinc oxide membrane, arranged upon a light anode substrate (1), and an electrolyte (4) provided on a dye (3) e.g. bipyridyl ruthenium dye or natural dye, that is formed on the semiconductor porous membrane. An up-conversion material signal reinforcing layer (6) is provided on an electrode pair (5). The light anode substrate is selected from a group comprising a glass substrate, a metal substrate or a flexible substrate coated with a conducting film.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell for generating electrical energy from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The up-conversion material signal reinforcing layer can absorb the infrared part in the sunlight, and coverts the infrared part to the visible light to excite the dye, thus improving the utilization ratio of the solar energy, and hence effectively improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode pair is selected from a group comprising platinum-plated conducting glass pair electrode, platinum-plated conducting resin substrate pair electrode, graphite-plated conducting glass pair electrode, and graphite-plated conducting resin substrate pair electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Light anode substrate (1)    Semiconductor porous membrane (2)    Dye (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Electrode pair (5)    Up-conversion material signal reinforcing layer (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell assembly (1) has a reflective concave surface (2) positioned with a photoelectric transducer (3) including an inner semiconductor layer (3a) that is covered by an outer semiconductor layer (3b). An electrode element (7) is made to contact the inner semiconductor layer through an exposed portion. The opening provided above the reflective concave surface is covered by silicone resin (4) whose light-incidence surface is covered with polyparaxylylene film or fluorine resin.    USE - Solar cell assembly mounted in roof of house, portable electronic device, motor vehicle and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The interrupted incident light from the photoelectric transducer is directed towards the electrode element and reflected on the concave surface so that the photoelectric efficiency can be improved and electricity can be generated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell assembly.    Solar cell assembly (1)    Reflective concave surface (2)    Photoelectric transducer (3)    Inner semiconductor layer (3a)    Outer semiconductor layer (3b)    Silicone resin (4)    Electrode element (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a translucent resin (8) that is provided on a translucent board (7). The masks (2a) are provided on the translucent resin. A solar cell element (3) is equipped with tap wiring so as to attach with masks by a hot melt adhesive agent.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset of the solar cell module is reduced, and weather resistance ability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell panel of solar cell module.    Mask (2a)    Solar cell element (3)    Translucent board (7)    Translucent resin (8)    Horizontal wiring (11)
NOVELTY - The conductive substrate (10) has crystalline semiconductor particle (1) with semiconductor portion of p-type conductivity and semiconductor portion of n-type conductivity (2). The protruded portions (1a) of semiconductor particle, are connected to translucent conductive layer (6) that is partially connected to semiconductor portion of n-type conductivity. A protective film (3) is formed on the semiconductor portion of n-type conductivity in a region not connected with translucent conductive layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for generating photovoltaic power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protective film is formed on semiconductor portion of n-type conductivity in region not connected with translucent conductive layer, high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the crystalline semiconductor particle, expanded sectional view of upper portion of crystalline semiconductor particle and expanded sectional view of the side portion of crystalline semiconductor particle.    Crystalline semiconductor particle (1)    Protruded portion (1a)    Semiconductor portion of n-type conductivity (2)    Protective film (3)    Translucent conductive layer (6)    Conductive substrate (10)
NOVELTY - A molding material comprises thermosetting resin and 60-85 mass% of graphite particles.    USE - Molding material is used for heat conduction components for fuel gas humidifier used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conduction component is easily and economically manufactured using molding material by heat-press molding, and has excellent strength and thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of heat conduction components; and    (2) heat conduction components.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system (10) consists of a mitigator distribution portion (3) connected to container (2) which accommodates the mitigator which suppresses discharge of hydrogen gas by reaction of hydrogen gas and hydride, and container (1) which accommodates a dischargeable hydride. The emission amount of hydrogen gas is controlled by supplying the mitigator to container (1).    USE - Hydrogen supply system is used in fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells of domestic cogeneration systems and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply system has excellent safety, as explosion of container and extensive leakage of hydrogen gas resulting from the hydride being decomposed rapidly are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Containers (1,2)    Mitigator distribution portion (3)    Valve (4)    Hydrogen distribution portion (5)    Hydrogen supply system (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a working area prepared with nitride based nano posts on a nitride substrate. Gaps of the nano post along direction of an axis are filled by organic polymer material e.g. poly 3-hexylthiophene, where an average diameter of the nano posts is 30-1000 nanometers, height of the nano posts is 10-100 nanometers and distance between the nano posts is 30-200 nanometers. The nano posts are arranged in an array form with a two-dimensional photonic crystal structure. The nitride substrate and nano posts are made of wide forbidden band material of III-V group nitride.    USE - III-V group nitride-based organically/inorganically hybrid nano-structure solder battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nitride substrate and nano posts are made of wide forbidden band material of III-V group nitride, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an III-V group nitride-based organically/inorganically hybrid nano-structure solder battery.
NOVELTY - A fine particles aggregate layer containing aggregated fine particles of solid electrolyte is deposited. Another fine particles aggregate layer containing polymer particles and aggregated fine particles of solid electrolyte is further deposited to produce a precursor. The obtained precursor is sintered, and polymer particles are removed to produce a solid electrolyte structure (42) having porous solid electrolyte portion (28A,28B) and a dense solid electrolyte portion (30) in integrated state.    USE - Production of solid electrolyte structure used for producing solid state cell (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte structure having excellent connection interface between porous electrolyte portion and dense electrolyte portion, and handleability is manufactured. The requirement for connecting porous electrolyte portion and composite electrode is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of solid state cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining calcining and sintering of precursor.    Pores (26)    Porous solid electrolyte portion (28A,28B)    Dense solid electrolyte portion (30)    Solid electrolyte structure (42)
NOVELTY - The tube has a nozzle provided with a screw thread (3), where an end of the tube is provided with an opening. Characteristics such as plasticity of a glass at high temperature is utilized for necking and rolling the thread on an external wall of the nozzle of a vacuum tube to form a nozzle external screw thread. A thread end cap (4) is spirally connected with the tube through the thread. A sealing rubber ring (5) is connected between the end cap and the tube. The thread end cap is integrated with a homogeneous guide pipe (6).    USE - Solar vacuum heat collecting tube.    ADVANTAGE - The tube resolves non-bearing problem of sealing with silica gel, improves bearing property, and realizes random and quick connection of vacuum tube and between vacuum tube and pipelines. The vacuum tube is not inserted into the tank, thus completely and effectively utilizing heating effect, synchronously realizing sealing installation of the vacuum tube, and increasing effective heat collecting area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar vacuum heat collecting tube.    Vacuum heat collecting tube external wall (1)    Screw thread (3)    Thread end cap (4)    Sealing rubber ring (5)    Homogeneous guide pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a set of baseline reflectance profile from corresponding set of baseline organic electronic devices (10) such as LED which comprise a known thickness of an electron injection layer (14). The reflectance profile of a sample organic LED is generated. The generated reflectance profile of sample organic LED is compared to the generated profile from baseline organic LEDs to determine the thickness of electron injection layer of the sample organic LED in a non-destructive manner.    USE - Method for measuring thickness of electron injection layer of sample organic electronic device such as organic LED. Can also be used to measure the thickness of transparent films such as buffer material, light emitting polymers, electron transport layers, evaporated organic molecules, mono-layer thin film and multi layer thin metal of LED display, diode laser, lighting panel, photoelectrons, photoconductive cell, photoresistor, photoswitches, phototransistor, phototubes, infrared detector, biosensor, photovoltaic device or solar cell, coating material for memory storage device, antistatic films, biosensor, electrochemical device, solid electrolyte capacitor, energy storage device such as rechargeable battery and electromagnetic shielding applications.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness determination can be performed in near real time manner on each fully fabricated electronic device such as LED in mass production, without destroying the fabricated LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the organic electronic device.    Organic electronic device (10)    Reflective aluminum cathode layer (12)    Electron injection layer (14)    Transparent anode layer (16)    Transparent viewing layer (18)
NOVELTY - The charger has an output end connected to an output end of a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) step-down converting circuit (2) and an input end of a cell charge management circuit (3) whose output end is connected with an internal cell (4) i.e. lithium polymer cell. The internal cell is connected to the output end of the charger by an internal cell DC/DC step-up converting circuit (5). A photovoltaic cell (6) i.e. photovoltaic panel, is connected to the output end of the charger by a photovoltaic cell DC/DC step-up converting circuit (7).    USE - Energy storage type integrated mobile phone charger for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charger integrates multiple charging modes to satisfy charge requirement of a user in different environment conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy storage type integrated mobile phone charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Direct current/direct current step-down converting circuit (2)    Cell charge management circuit (3)    Internal cell (4)    Internal cell direct current/direct current step-up converting circuit (5)    Photovoltaic cell (6)    Photovoltaic cell direct current/direct current step-up converting circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The charging device (1) has a discharge path circuit (34) that sets the rechargeable battery discharge electricity based on the battery voltage of a rechargeable battery (22). The battery is disconnected from the discharge path circuit to stop electricity, when the battery is charged. The charging current is reduced until stopping the electrical discharge from rechargeable battery, when the electricity is discharged to the discharge route circuit by an over voltage protection circuit (26).    USE - Charging device for charging rechargeable battery (claimed) such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lithium polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The useless consumption of the charging power at the time of charging can be suppressed and the charging efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (1)    Display (14)    Rechargeable battery (22)    Over voltage protection circuit (26)    Discharge path circuit (34)
NOVELTY - A solid state thin film electrochemical device (10) comprises electrode(s) (14), and electrolyte (16) on electrode. The electrolyte includes at least two homogenous layers of discrete properties. The two homogenous layers comprises + and a second porous layer. The first dense layer provides a barrier to oxygen and/or water. The second porous layer provides mechanical stability. The two layers are good ion conductors. The device includes substrate, second electrode, current collector(s) and/or electrochromic layers.    USE - Solid state film electrochemical device for thin film battery, lithium ion battery, or electrochromic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid state film electrochemical device provides structural and/or electrical or electrochemical stability as well as protection from oxidation, provides enhanced physical properties such as to provide high ionic conductivity, mechanical fracture toughness, and/or low diffusion constant for atmospheric gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making solid state film electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic isometric view of the electronic device.    Solid state thin film electrochemical device (10)    Electrodes (14)    First dense layer (15)    Electrolyte (16)    Circuit (20)    Load (22)
NOVELTY - The collector has a fin placed in a transparent glass vacuum non-coating tube. Ends of a coating metal heat-absorbing branched tube and a metal water inlet branched tube are fixed in the transparent glass vacuum non-coating tube by a connection pipe. Another ends of the metal water inlet branched tube and the coating metal heat-absorbing branched tube are respectively connected with a metal parallel-connected water inlet pipe and a metal parallel-connected water outlet pipe by a rubber ring and a fastening screw rod. A hood shell surrounds a polyurethane foaming material.    USE - Combined solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is compact and rational in structure, and is easy to manufacture. The metal water inlet branched tube and the coating metal heat-absorbing branched tube are connected with the metal parallel-connected water inlet and outlet pipes through the rubber ring and the fastening screw rod, so that the collector is quick and convenient to mount. The collector has improved natural convection, better thermal siphon effect and long service life. The collector is low in cost and convenient to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a combined solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - The pipe has a phase-change heat storage material encapsulated in a sealed container e.g. spherical shaped sealed container. A heat transfer medium is filled between a solar heat collecting pipe i.e. vacuum glass heat collecting pipe, and the sealed container. The phase-change heat storage material is made of paraffin wax or hydrate inorganic material, and the sealed container is made of plastic, rubber or metal, where the heat transfer medium is water, heat conductive oil or ethylene glycol.    USE - Solar phase-change heat storage collecting pipe for use with a domestic water system.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe enables the phase-change heat storage material to be encapsulated in the sealed container to prevent the pollution on atmosphere of the phase-change material and damage of the solar heat collecting pipe caused by volume change generated during phase-change progress. The pipe utilizes water as the heat transfer medium between the sealed container and an inner wall of the solar heat collecting pipe, which has better heat transfer effect and fast speed. The pipe reduces volume of water of large heat capacity, accelerates the heat of the solar heat collecting pipe and provides high heat absorption efficiency. The pipe greatly reduces volume of a heat storage water tank, connects solar heat connecting and supplying device with a domestic water system, which is convenient to design, easy to construct and has a wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar phase-change heat storage collecting pipe.
NOVELTY - The device has a layered construction (1) provided with a substrate layer and a cover layer (9) comprising a curable mortar. The curable mortar is arranged on the substrate layer, and a tube system (7) through which a fluid is transported to regulate the temperature in the tube system. The tube system is partially embedded in the curable mortar, where the mortar of the cover layer comprises insulating granules, cement, water and additives. The tube system lies substantially flush with an outward facing surface of the cover layer.    USE - Device for collecting and utilizing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device collects and utilizes the energy generated by the sun in an efficient, environmentally-friendly and sustainable manner. The device allows the heat to be discharged from the roof covering for reducing the temperature of the roof construction in a quicker manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a layered construction for a device for collecting and utilizing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy collecting and utilizing device.    Layered construction (1)    Ground surface (2)    Upright wall (3)    Thermally insulating elements (5)    Grid (6)    Tube system (7)    Wires (8)    Cover layer (9)    Finishing layer (10)
NOVELTY - Process for thermochromic coating of a substrate comprises contacting the substrate and at least an organic thermochrome precursor containing at least a dye, at least a developer and at least a flux into a vacuum chamber; evaporating the precursor and depositing on substrate as a thermochromic complex.    USE - The thermochrome coated substrate is useful to manufacture electro-optical or photovoltaic modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides thermochrome coated substrate with a freely selectable temperature shift between different color states and a multi-switch possible between the color states. The process is easy to handle and provides high reproducibility. The thermochromic materials used in the process: exhibits high light stability, and transparency, and is nontoxic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the thermochrome coated substrate obtained by the above process.
NOVELTY - The counter electrode (10) has an insulating separator (14) arranged below an intermediate layer (12) having porous carbon with carbon nano tubes. The intermediate layer is sandwiched between a substrate (11) and separator consisting of polytetra-fluoroethylene copolymers. A photoelectric transducer (50) has an electrolyte (30) arranged between porous oxide semiconductor layer (23) of working electrode (20) and the counter electrode.    USE - Counter electrode for use in photoelectric transducer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved. The short circuit between working electrode and counter electrode can be prevented as the separator arranged to surface of intermediate layer having porous carbon with carbon nano tubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of counter electrode.    Counter electrode (10)    Substrate (11)    Intermediate layer (12)    Separator (14)    Working electrode (20)    Porous oxide semiconductor layer (23)    Electrolyte (30)    Photoelectric transducer (50)
NOVELTY - A container (1) has a water supply tube (3) provided with a water supply port (4) that is positioned by taking the container wall surface that opposes the hydrogen outlet (6) as a reference plane. The water supply tube is provided with a vertical portion that extends in the vertical direction with respect to the reference plane. The water absorption material (7a) is positioned in the outer periphery of the vertical portion such that water absorption material is not positioned in the portion of 15% or longer of the effective length of the vertical portion on the hydrogen outlet side.    USE - Hydrogen producing apparatus e.g. fuel cartridge for use in fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for portable device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The condensation phenomenon of the unreacted metal material in the top of the container is reduced by positioning the water absorption material. The hydrogen-producing efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Container (1)    Water supply tube (3)    Water supply port (4)    Hydrogen outlet (6)    Water absorption material (7a)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has an electrode (40) which is arranged on a photoelectric conversion layer (20). The wiring structure (11) has several recesses (11a) confronting towards the resin adhesive layer (12) on the electrode. The resin adhesive layer is entered into recesses while positioning the wiring structure onto the resin adhesive layer.    USE - Solar cell module for use as power supply of house and building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anchoring effect is obtained between the recesses formed in the wiring structure and the resin adhesive layer on the electrode, the peeling off of the wiring structure from the resin adhesive layer can be prevented effectively. Hence the electric power generation of the solar cell module is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wiring structure in the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring structure (11)    Recesses (11a)    Resin adhesive layer (12)    Photoelectric conversion layer (20)    Electrode (40)
NOVELTY - A hybrid solar concentrator comprises a luminescent solar concentrator (610) comprising a substrate (620) having a chromophore to absorb wavelength of optical radiation and to emit radiation and a curvature to refract and direct optical radiation toward optical device; a photovoltaic cell (240) optically coupled to the luminescent solar concentrator and configured to receive emitted radiation; and an optical device (230) optically coupled to the luminescent solar concentrator and comprising a photovoltaic cell configured to receive optical radiation transmitted through the substrate.    USE - A hybrid solar concentrator. Uses include but are not limited to sensors, mobile electronics and communication and entertainment appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The solar concentrator has higher efficiency, fewer components, improved materials and improved optical properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid solar concentrator.    Optical device (230)    Photovoltaic cell (240)    Substrate (280)    Luminescent solar cell (610)    Substrate (620)
NOVELTY - Laminated film (I) comprises: two outer layers of thermoplastic polyester comprising identical polytrimethylene terephthalates, different polytrimethylene terephthalates, identical blends of polytrimethylene terephthalate or different blends of polytrimethylene terephthalate; and a middle layer laminated between the two outer layers, where the middle layer is a metal foil, polyethylene-vinyl acetate, or a thermoplastic polymer comprising thermoplastic polyester different from the thermoplastic polyester of the outer layers.    USE - (I) is useful in solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has improved moisture barrier property and flexibility, and lower degree of warpage. (I) facilitates the manufacture of solar panels at a moderate price.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar panel comprising a front sheet (6), a back sheet (1) and a photovoltaic circuit (3) between the front sheet and back sheet, where the back sheet is made of (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a solar panel.    Back sheet (1)    Encapsulation layers (2, 4)    Photovoltaic circuit (3)    Front sheet. (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing an undulated formed polymeric substrate (18) e.g. slate, in an open compression tool (10) e.g. compression mold. A flat photovoltaic laminate (20) with a photovoltaic layer structure and a modified ethylene vinyl acetate thermoplastic adhesive (22) is placed in the tool. Heat and pressure are applied to the laminate to bond the laminate with the substrate and to impart undulations to the laminate. Undulated formed thermoplastic polyolefin and polymeric mineral-filled substrates are placed in the tool. An encapsulation layer is provided on a side of the structure.    USE - Method for producing a photovoltaic roofing tile (claimed) in a building by compression bonding of photovoltaic polymeric roofing components.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures a photovoltaic roofing tile by compression bonding of photovoltaic polymeric roofing components in a simple and cost effective manner without damaging the photovoltaic laminate. The utilization of the substrate with reduced coefficient of thermal expansion avoids damage to the photovoltaic roofing tile from cyclical changes in temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic roof tile comprising a photovoltaic laminate and a polymeric substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front elevational view of a compression bonding apparatus for compression-bonding a photovoltaic laminate to a photovoltaic substrate.    Compression tool (10)    Upper press (12)    Lower press (14)    Steel base (15)    Heating element (16)    Polymeric substrate (18)    Flat photovoltaic laminate (20)    Adhesive (22)
NOVELTY - A surface of a collector layer (S3) of copper in a negative electrode can (12) is chemically polished with an acid. The surface of layer (S3) is treated with a conductive polymer such that monovalent copper ions are placed on the surface. A coating layer of metal or alloy having higher hydrogen overpotential than copper is formed on layer (S3). A gasket (G) is caulked between positive electrode can (11) and can (12) having positive electrode mixture (13), negative electrode mixture (15), separator (14) and alkaline electrolyte, to form an alkaline battery.    USE - Formation of alkaline battery (claimed) for wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline battery with excellent leak resistance, capacity retention property is formed. Formation of defects such as pin holes and cracks on the surface of collector layer of negative electrode can is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the alkaline battery.    Alkaline battery (10)    Positive electrode can (11)    Negative electrode can (12)    Positive electrode mixture (13)    Separator (14)    Negative electrode mixture (15)    Gasket (G)    Collector layer (S3)    Tin coating layer (S4)
NOVELTY - A silicon source gas and a source gas of germanium, oxygen, nitrogen or carbon are introduced into a high density plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process. A silicon-nitrogen-carbon oxide thin film (104) embedded with nanocrystalline semiconductor material is deposited on a substrate. The semiconductor material contains silica and/or germanium. A band gap of 1.9-3 eV is formed in the silicon-nitrogen-carbon oxide thin film.    USE - Formation of semiconductor nanocrystalline silicon insulating thin film used for solar cell and manufacturing solar cell light wavelength conversion device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables formation of semiconductor nanocrystalline silicon insulating thin film with tunable optical band gap to wider range. The doped semiconductor nanocrystalline silicon insulating thin film has excellent band gap alignment, interface control and surface passivation characteristics. The solar cell formed using the thin film has excellent stability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon source gas and a source gas of germanium, oxygen, nitrogen or carbon are introduced into a high density plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process. A silicon-nitrogen-carbon oxide thin film (SiOxNyCz) embedded with nanocrystalline semiconductor material is deposited on the substrate, where x, y and z are greater than or equal to 0. The semiconductor material contains silica and/or germanium. A band gap of 1.9-3 eV is formed in the silicon-nitrogen-carbon oxide thin film. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell (100,200);    (2) method for solar cell light wavelength conversion; and    (3) solar cell light wavelength conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the multi-cell solar cell.    Solar cells (100,200)    Bottom electrode (102)    Silicon-nitrogen-carbon oxide thin film (104)    Top electrode (108)    Light absorbing layer (212)
NOVELTY - An energy converter has a silicon layer (103) having a conductivity type region (a) and a conductivity type region (b), which form a P-N junction, an electrode (I) (102) and an electrode (II) (106) provided at bottom and top surface of the silicon layer respectively. At least a portion of the silicon layer is porous. The pores in the portions of the silicon layer contain a semiconductor material, and the semiconductor material is different from silicon.    USE - Energy converter such as porous silicon quantum dot photodetector is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy converter has excellent optical absorption performance. The quantum dots of semiconductor material extend wavelength response of the solar cell to infrared region, and hence the solar cell has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell (100); and    (2) manufacture of energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Substrate (101)    Electrodes (102,106)    Silicon layer (103)    Lower region (104)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of polyelectrolyte molded product involves molding polyelectrolyte material containing aromatic ring having t-butyl group, and deprotecting a portion of t-butyl group.    USE - Manufacture of polyelectrolyte molded product used for polyelectrolyte component and membrane-electrode composite complex used for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, television, radio, music player, game machine, cordless cleaner, toys, motor-vehicle and railways.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polyelectrolyte molded product with excellent proton-conductivity, fuel-shutoff property, mechanical strength, hot-water resistant property, heat-resistant methanol property and workability. The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell comprising polyelectrolyte molded product has excellent practicability, high energy capacitance, chemical stability, high output and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of stack-type fuel cell.    Membrane electrode composite (1)    Gasket (2)    Bi-polar separator (3)    Current collection board (4)    Fuel tank (9)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation thread (26) comprises electric power generation layer (24) continually formed in longitudinal direction.    USE - Electric power generation thread used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar cell with expandability and excellent productivity and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a solar cell;    (2) a manufacturing method of electric power generation thread; and    (3) a production apparatus of electric power generation thread.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Weft thread (20)    Electric power generation layer (24)    Electric power generation thread (26)    Warp thread (30)
NOVELTY - The storage device has reel-shaped electrode assembly (15) comprising anode, cathode and separation film which separates anode and cathode. The anode lead wire and cathode lead wire are connected with terminals of anode and cathode respectively. The fixing structure having width equal to 0.1-0.5 times of height of electrode assembly is attached to electrode assembly to maintain winding state of the electrode assembly.    USE - Energy storage device such as secondary battery and capacitor such as pseudo-capacitor and electric double layer capacitor used in notebook, personal digital assistant etc.    ADVANTAGE - The width of the fixing structure is controlled so that the electrolyte impregnation time can be reduced and the yield of the energy storage device can be improved. The electrical resistance property of the fixing structure is improved according to volume expansion of electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the state in which fixing structure is attached to electrode assembly of energy storage device.    Electrode assembly (15)    Fixing structure (17)
NOVELTY - A composition contains a high molecular compound (a) having a benzene-containing repeating unit (1) and a high molecular compound (b) having a thiophene-containing repeating unit (2).    USE - Composition is used for organic photoelectric transducer (claimed) such as organic solar cell module, and organic photosensor for organic image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric transducer formed using the composition has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition contains a high molecular compound (a) having a benzene-containing repeating unit of formula (1) and a high molecular compound (b) having a thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (2).    R1-R4=H, fluoro, or alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, arylalkyl, aryl alkoxy or aryl alkylthio (all optionally substituted by fluoro);and    p=2-10, preferably 2-7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic photoelectric transducer, which has an organic layer containing composition.
NOVELTY - A lithium manganese phosphate or lithium manganese silicate battery comprises a positive electrode prepared from material including lithium manganese phosphate or lithium manganese silicate; and a negative electrode prepared from material including lithium titanate. The positive electrode has a thickness of 50-250 mu m. The negative electrode has a thickness of 50-230 mu m.    USE - A lithium manganese phosphate or lithium manganese silicate battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is efficient and safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of manufacturing a positive electrode comprising mixing (pts.wt.) arabic gum (0.1-3.5), modified polyethylene glycol oxide (0.1-3), deionized water (80), conductive agent (3-7.5) and lithium manganese phosphate or lithium manganese silicate powder (100); stirring obtained mixture; adding deionized water to adjust viscosity to 3000-4000 cP; coating obtained mixture on positive plate at a thickness of 70-300 mu m and compacted density of 1.0-3.5 g/cm3; and    (2) a method of manufacturing a negative electrode comprising mixing (pts.wt.) sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (1-5), deionized water (balance), and conductive agent (1-10); adding deionized water to adjust viscosity to 1200-2000 cP; coating obtained mixture in negative plate at a thickness of 60-280 mu m and compacted density of 1.0-2.9 g/cm3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a lithium manganese phosphate or lithium manganese silicate battery.
NOVELTY - Flexible substrate comprises flexible underlayer, where binding layer and conductive film are arranged on surface of flexible underlayer. The conductive film is deposited on surface of binding layer. The binding layer is made of system to be doubly solidified. The dual-curing system is completed by 2 independent curing stages, one of which is UV curing reaction and other is dark reaction.    USE - Flexible substrate for organic photoelectron device.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible substrate exhibits adhesiveness, increases water and oxygen prevention performance of underlayer, and makes surface of underlayer smoother. The method is simple and effective, and decreases production cost and increases good quality product ratio during etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the flexible substrate comprising:    (A) completely cleaning and drying flexible underlayer; coating binding layer material on surface of flexible underlayer;    (B) irradiating flexible underlayer coated with binding layer by UV for UV curing;    (C) putting flexible underlayer in the heating furnace to perform thermal curing or putting it in microwave oven to perform microwave curing;    (D) manufacturing conductive film on underlayer;    (E) irradiating further flexible underlayer coated with binding layer to perform UV curing; and    (F) testing parameters of substrate including transmission, conductivity and surface appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view illustrating a flexible substrate.
NOVELTY - The headlight has a circular plate shape solar energy silicon panel (4) installed in a lamp holder (1), where the solar energy silicon panel is parallel to a bottom face. A rechargeable battery is provided in a battery cavity (5) and connected to a back face of the solar energy silicon panel. A reflection cover (2) covers an LED. A bell is formed in the shape of frustum of a cone, and is installed under the LED. A hollow cavity is formed under a fixing plastic component. An adjusting rod (3) is connected to an outer side of a step-dimming circuit.    USE - Solar energy charging and light-dimmer headlight.    ADVANTAGE - The headlight is simple and rational in structure and low in production cost. The headlight adjusts brightness, and saves energy sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy charging and light-dimmer headlight.    Lamp holder (1)    Reflection cover (2)    Adjusting rod (3)    Circular plate shape solar energy silicon panel (4)    Battery cavity (5)
NOVELTY - The electric fan has a tumble switch/button type switch (28) whose output pin is connected with a pin of two LEDs (26). An output circuit is internally connected with anode of a cell (23) and externally connected with an input pin of the tumble switch/button type switch. An inner side of a lamp frame (27) e.g. round frame, is provided with a reflecting bowl/mirror, and an outer side of the lamp frame is provided with a transparent glass cover/plastic cover. A lamp frame plate (25) e.g. round plate, is equipped on a convex cambered surface.    USE - Electric fan for use by students during reading a book. Can also be used for a restaurant and a retail shop, and during playing card and drinking tea/wine.    ADVANTAGE - The fan converts rotating potential energy into electric energy through the transmission device, and the dynamo provides illumination light and saves electric energy. The cell can supply electricity to the LED for 8 hours after charging the cell for 30 minutes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric fan.    Cell (23)    Lamp frame plate (25)    LED (26)    Lamp frame (27)    Tumble switch/button type switch (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a slit provided with an air supply portion (300), and a pin (410) for pressing a top part of a ribbon. A moving body part (600) moves along upward and downward directions based on dispersion of heated air to the ribbon. A heating showerhead (500) heats the air of the air supply portion, and sprays the air on a bottom side in a top part of the pin. A pressure material (400) and the heating showerhead are combined with each other, and the slit sprays the heated air stored in the buffer part to the ribbon.    USE - Apparatus for bonding a ribbon in a solar cell of a photovoltaic module in a solar battery of a light power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus bonds the ribbon in the solar cell by utilizing the hot air with uniform temperature, thus improving yield of the apparatus. The apparatus maintains predetermined temperature, and prevents down pressure of the hot air in the coated materials welded to the pin, and avoids damage to the coated materials and the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ribbon bonding apparatus.    Air supply portion (300)    Pressure material (400)    Pin (410)    Heating showerhead (500)    Moving body part (600)
NOVELTY - The tile has a rectangular/I-shaped ground tile base (1) provided with a cavity. A trapezoidal hole (1-1) is formed on a center of an upper surface of the ground tile base. An LED lamp (3) is inserted in the hole. A storage battery (4) is provided in a bottom cavity (1-3). Solar plates (2) are connected in series by a voltaic wire and connected to the storage battery, which is connected to the LED lamp by the voltaic wire provided in the cavity of the ground tile base. A transparency glass/plastic cover (3-3) is fixed outside a water-proof sheeting (3-2).    USE - Decorative ground tile.    ADVANTAGE - The tile is water-proof, wearable and convenient to assemble, and saves energy. The tile can illumine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a decorative ground tile.    Rectangular/I-shaped ground tile base (1)    Trapezoidal hole (1-1)    Bottom cavity (1-3)    Solar plates (2)    LED lamp (3)    Water-proof sheeting (3-2)    Transparency glass/plastic cover (3-3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-producing material is obtained by activating aluminum microparticles at 10-50 degrees C and drying in water-containing state. The aluminum microparticles are obtained by carrying out friction pulverization of aluminum alloy in water at 10 degrees C or less.    USE - Hydrogen-producing material used for decomposing water to produce hydrogen used for solid type polymeric fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing material efficiently, easily and safely provides hydrogen gas in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-producing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of manufacture of active aluminum microparticles and water molecule decomposition reaction within a crack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The dispeller has a micro type direct current motor driven by a battery, and a slow release medical mesh-shaped circular mosquito dispelling piece (2) equipped in a bracket (3) and made of textile. A centre hole shaft of the bracket is matched with a micro type direct current motor shaft. The bracket is equipped with a top ring that is shaped with a clamped plate (31). Supporting ribs are extended on a circumference of the centre hole shaft in a radiation manner, and are connected with a bottom face of the ring. A shell of the micro type direct current motor is extended with a box body (18).    USE - Portable mosquito dispeller for use in an indoor and outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - The dispeller utilizes the micro type direct current motor to drive the slow release mosquito dispelling piece mounted in the bracket to rotate at high speed to slowly release the medicine, and high speed rotation of the bracket and the slow release mosquito dispelling piece generates an air flow to diffuse the scent of the mosquito dispelling piece to an environment to dispel mosquito. The dispeller is small in size and convenient to carry, and utilizes power of the motor for driving the bracket and rotating the slow release mosquito dispelling piece, so that the dispeller consumes less energy. The battery has long service life. The dispeller can be electrified with commercial power when utilized in indoor, and the medical piece can be changed easily by opening the turning-over cover, thus providing usage convenience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portable mosquito dispeller.    Mosquito dispelling piece (2)    Bracket (3)    Switch pushbutton (9)    Box body (18)    Clamped plate (31)
NOVELTY - The heater has an outdoor solar heat collector (5) and an indoor temperature preserving water tank (1) connected together by a lower water pipe (4) and an upper water pipe (8). A pressure controlling water supplying device (2) is fixed at a lower part of the temperature preserving water tank whose top part is fixed with a ventilation valve (12) and a nozzle interface (11). An end head of the temperature preserving water tank is provided with a draining valve (9) and a tap interface (10). A running water pipe (3) is fixed at a bottom part of the pressure controlling water supplying device.    USE - Pressing split type solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater can automatically control pressure of water inside the temperature preserving water tank to work at predetermined low-pressure state, enables heated water to be delivered into the nozzle from the temperature preserving water tank to be dispersed adequately, ensures spraying effect, enables the heater to work at low-pressure state, reduces failure rate and improves service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pressing split type solar water heater.    Indoor temperature preserving water tank (1)    Pressure controlling water supplying device (2)    Running water pipe (3)    Lower water pipe (4)    Outdoor solar heat collector (5)    Upper water pipe (8)    Draining valve (9)    Tap interface (10)    Nozzle interface (11)    Ventilation valve (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a junction part (1) connected to lower borders (P22, P23) of frames (21-24) and arranged around the borders. The frames are arranged relative to inclination or orientation of a roof or orientation of the border in such a manner that a solar panel (10) placed against the borders has corrected inclination relative to a horizontal line, approaching perpendicular to rays of sun or corrected orientation relative to cardinal points, approaching south or north if a building is located in a northern hemisphere or a southern hemisphere, respectively.    USE - Solar panel e.g. translucent or semi-transparent type photovoltaic panel (all claimed), integrated covering device for covering a roof or terrace of a building such as storage shed or dwelling, for generation of electricity using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides a light-casing function and a sealing function inside the building, and permits variable inclination corresponding to height of the sun in the sky. The device assures the generation of electricity with optimized performance, and can be installed on the roof with or without additional sealing or connection elements. The device provides eligibility criteria for integration in the building, and enables correct inclination of the solar panel with respect to horizontal line and along attitude of the building or correct orientation of the solar panel relative to the cardinal points so as to provide better functions to the building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel made of double-glass is provided under a brand of Tedlar (RTM: weather-resistant backsheet).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a covering device with a photovoltaic panel having corrected inclination relative to a horizontal line and corrected orientation relative to cardinal points.    Lower borders (P22, P23)    Junction part (1)    Solar panel (10)    Frames (21-24)
NOVELTY - A membrane catalyst layer joined portion has anode catalyst layer (2a) and cathode catalyst layer (2b) arranged from peripheral portion of electrolyte layer (1). A pair of sheets (3a,3b) which includes electroconductive carbon particles and binder resin such as fluororesin is arranged, so that catalyst layers are covered. The electroconductive separators (7a,7b) are arranged so that membrane catalyst layer joined portion and sheets are clamped. The sheets are arranged from thickness direction so that peripheral portion protrudes from catalyst layers over a perimeter.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polyelectrolyte fuel cell in fuel cell stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of fuel cell is simplified so that cost is reduced, and the leakage of reaction gas from peripheral portion of gas diffusion layer is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Electrolyte layer (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2a)    Cathode catalyst layer (2b)    Sheets (3a,3b)    Separators (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises laminated body comprising electrolyte solution containing ionic liquid and lithium salt, positive electrode having positive electrode active material layer (103) formed on a positive electrode collector and negative electrode having negative electrode active material layer (101) formed on a negative electrode collector, and insulating layer (111) that blocks ion electroconductivity provided on negative electrode active material layer opposition part and positive electrode collector exposed part (104) where positive electrode active material layer is not formed.    USE - Lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - Safe, has improved cycling characteristics and suppressed resistance increase or cell swelling, and can be used over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion battery comprises laminated body comprising electrolyte solution containing ionic liquid and lithium salt, positive electrode having positive electrode active material layer (103) formed on a positive electrode collector and negative electrode having negative electrode active material layer (101) formed on a negative electrode collector, and insulating layer (111) that blocks ion electroconductivity provided on negative electrode active material layer opposition part and positive electrode collector exposed part (104) where positive electrode active material layer is not formed. The electrolyte solution, positive electrode and negative electrode are laminated through a separator (105).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top view and side exploded view of the lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode active material layer (101)    Positive electrode active material layer (103)    Positive electrode collector exposed part (104)    Separator (105)    Insulating layer (111)
NOVELTY - Solar-cell layer (I) having p-type amorphous silicon layer (13), i-type amorphous silicon layer (14), and n-type amorphous silicon layer (15), is formed on a substrate (10) having electroconductive film (12). On solar-cell layer (I), solar-cell layer (II) having p-type fine-crystal silicon layer (16), i-type fine-crystal silicon layer (17), and n-type fine-crystal silicon layer (18) is formed, to obtain a solar cell. At least one silicon layer of layers (I,II) is formed by applying a liquid containing silicon atom and baking the applied liquid.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple and economical manufacture of solar cells. Since the film-forming material can be preserved in liquid state, stock-yard area of material is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Electroconductive film (12)    P-type amorphous silicon layer (13)    I-type amorphous silicon layer (14)    N-type amorphous silicon layer (15)    P-type fine-crystal silicon layer (16)    I-type fine-crystal silicon layer (17)    N-type fine-crystal silicon layer (18)
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 sheet comprises an adhesive layer and a heat-bondable resin, laminated on the single surface of a laminated sheet. The laminated sheet is formed by sequentially laminating a hydrolysis-resistant resin film, a water-vapor-barrier property resin film, and a white resin film. The adhesive layer contains an isocyanate-containing polymer as cross-linking agent, and the heat-bondable layer contains an ethylene-type copolymer resin.    USE - Sheet is used for sealing back surface of solar cells in solar-cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent adhesive strength, durability, gas-barrier property, heat resistance, weather resistance, damp-proof property, storage stability, and light reflecting power, and can be manufactured with high productivity. The solar-cell module obtained using the sheet has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material comprises aluminum hydride and nitrogen-containing compound. The nitrogen in nitrogen-containing compound forms coordinate bond with aluminum of aluminum hydride.    USE - Hydrogen storage material is used for fuel cell used as power supply for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material discharge hydrogen even at low temperature, and improves efficiency of fuel cell.
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 - The method involves cleaning a polyethylene glycol terephthalate plastic substrate plated with indium tin oxide by using de-ionized water. A commercial titanium dioxide nano-powder is provided into ethanol of spectrum pure grade. Ethanol group slurry is applied between parallel tapes that are stuck to the plastic substrate. A dry titanium dioxide powder thin film is covered with a layer of polyethylene plastic thin film. Pressure is exerted on two parallel steel plates, and an optical anode is taken out from the parallel steel plates after the pressure is stabilized.    USE - Method for preparing an optical anode of a polyethylene glycol terephthalate plastic substrate based dye-sensitized solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of the optical anode of the plastic substrate based dye-sensitized solar battery in simple and inexpensive manner.
NOVELTY - The battery has a fluorine doped tin oxide coated (FTO) conductive glass and a counter electrode arranged in two sides respectively, where the battery is provided in a sandwich structure. A zinc stannate nanometre crystal and an electrolyte solution dipped with organic dye are provided in middle parts of the battery. A grain diameter of the zinc stannate nanometre crystal is 30 nanometers.    USE - Organic dye-sensitized zinc stannate nano-crystalline thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure, low cost, good property and fine economical benefits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing organic dye-sensitized zinc stannate nano-crystalline thin film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an organic dye-sensitized zinc stannate nano-crystalline thin film solar battery.
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 - The solar energy cover system (10) comprises a geomembrane material (14) having a top surface and a bottom surface, photovoltaic modules (16) having top surfaces and bottom surfaces with portions which are positioned adjacent a portion of the top surface of the geomembrane material, and an adhesive provided between the portion of the top surface of the geomembrane material and the portion of the bottom surface of the photovoltaic module.    USE - Solar energy cover system for covering and sealing solid waste landfill and producing electricity from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for the top layer while still maintaining integrity of the landfill cap and while providing an alternative source of energy. Prevents UV degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The geomembrane material comprises one or more materials selected from a group consisting of ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM), high density polyethylene (HDPE), flexible polypropylene, reinforced (fPP-R), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), polyurea and polypropylene (PP), or glass and bitumen-impregnated non-woven geotextile. The adhesive comprises an ethylene propylene copolymer material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for covering and sealing waste pile in solid waste landfill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of the solar energy cover system.    Solar energy cover system (10)    Geomembrane material (14)    Photovoltaic modules (16)    Solar panel arrays (32)    Electrical conduits (42)
NOVELTY - The tank has an inner liner (6) whose middle part is sealed and sleeved by a polyurethane insulation layer (9). An upper part of an outer cylinder of a work fluid tank (1) is fixed with a high-level connection pipe (2). Free ends of a work fluid inlet pipe (4) and a work fluid outlet pipe (5) are passed through the inner liner and extended out of an outer shell (10) after being connected with a location package. The work fluid inlet pipe and the work fluid outlet pipe are respectively connected with a solar heat collector. Heat transferring work fluids are filled in the work fluid tank.    USE - Water tank for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The tank has large contacting area with water and large heat exchange area, and improves heat energy utilization ratio by utilizing the small heat exchange working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water tank.    Work fluid tank (1)    High-level connection pipe (2)    Work fluid inlet pipe (4)    Work fluid outlet pipe (5)    Inner liner (6)    Polyurethane insulation layer (9)    Outer shell (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a sol tank (1) provided with a rubber outlet (11) and a return hole (12). A power pump (2) is installed at the rubber outlet, and an injecting opening of a die (5) is provided with an ejection gun nozzle (7). The power pump is connected to the ejection gun nozzle through a rubber injecting tube (3). The return hole is provided with an adjustable high-pressure ultra-low pressure fast return valve (4) that is connected to the rubber injecting tube. The ejection gun nozzle is provided with an open and close switch (6) that is connected to the return valve.    USE - Low-pressure rubber injecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The ejection gun nozzle is provided with the open and close switch that is connected to the return valve, so that the return valve switches to an ultra-low pressure state for making the liquid rubber to run when the ejection gun nozzle is closed. The system reduces load of the power pump, thus decreasing electricity consumption of the power pump. The system saves energy, increases service life of the power pump and the rubber ejecting pipe, and practicability of the system is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a low-pressure rubber injecting system.    Sol tank (1)    Power pump (2)    Rubber injecting tube (3)    Adjustable high-pressure ultra-low pressure fast return valve (4)    Die (5)    Open and close switch (6)    Ejection gun nozzle (7)    Rubber outlet (11)    Return hole (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has a combined cover cap (5) arranged on an upper end of a case (6). A porous isolating film (3) is placed between a positive electrode plate (4) and a negative electrode plate. The positive electrode plate comprises a positive active matter i.e. ferrous disulfide, part and a positive current collector. The negative electrode plate comprises negative active matter i.e. metal lithium foil (1), and a negative current collector (2). The porous isolating film is a polyethylene film, a polypropylene film or modified polymer film or is made of non-woven fabrics or cellulose.    USE - Lithium-ferrous disulfide battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low internal resistance, good discharge performance, high platform discharge, and better consistence performance, and eliminates dip voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium-ferrous disulfide battery in partial section.    Metal lithium foil (1)    Negative current collector (2)    Porous isolating film (3)    Positive electrode plate (4)    Combined cover cap (5)    Case (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (11) by coating liquid containing silicon atoms on surface of a single crystal silicon substrate (10), and forming an impure amorphous silicon layer (12) on the intrinsic amorphous silicon layer. Conductivity type of the single crystal silicon substrate is positive-type, and a conductivity type of the impurity amorphous silicon layer is negative-type. A silane polymer i.e. polysilane hydride, is contained in the liquid. A conductive film (13) e.g. transparent conductive film, is formed on the impure amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell i.e. heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer (HIT) solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides better characteristics, reduces frequency of use of a vacuum apparatus, and forms high-order silane through photo polymerization of cyclopentasilane by irradiating ultraviolet ray, thus obtaining a silicon layer with excellent quality. The method simplifies manufacturing process of the solar cells at low cost, and suppresses the wastage of material gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a structure of a solar cell.    Single crystal silicon substrate (10)    Intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (11)    Impure amorphous silicon layer (12)    Conductive film (13)
NOVELTY - A positive plate comprises current collector, where conductive layer is coated on front side and opposite side, respectively. The conductive layer comprises (wt.%) conductive agent (1-5), adhesive (3-5) and positive active material.    USE - Positive plate for lithium ion battery of ternary material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing positive plate by weighing adhesive and organic solvent, stirring until white adhesive is dissolved to obtain transparent colloidal adhesive, and setting aside; adding conductive agent, and stirring to obtain conductive colloid; adding positive active material, and stirring to obtain paste; stirring, adjusting viscosity, sifting, corroding current collector with alkaline solution, washing with water, and drying; and uniformly coating on positive and opposite sides of current collector, and drying.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric module has a photoelectric element e.g. solar panel whose surface is provided with a reflective insulating element such as heat insulating film, multi-layer insulating film patch, polyester thin film, or low radiation glass. A plate made of glass or construction material is provided at the bottom of the reflective insulating element.    USE - Photoelectric module installed on top portion of car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The light passing through the photoelectric element is irradiated to the reflective insulating element and reflected partly based on characteristic of the reflection insulating element so as to enable the light to penetrate the photoelectric element, and the heat is insulated while effectively increasing the power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the photoelectric module.
NOVELTY - The valve has a silica rubber movable plate (3) whose left side is provided with a silica rubber movable plate locating clamp (4). A movable valve rod is positioned in an inner side of a hollow structure water inlet and outlet tube (2) of a water tank. The inner side of the water inlet and outlet tube is equipped with a movable valve rod locating sleeve. A right side of the movable valve rod is pre-provided with a rack. An air inlet is provided on a left side of the movable valve rod. The left side of the movable valve rod is equipped with a silica rubber tube air inlet pipeline (5).    USE - Pipeline exhaust valve for a solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pipeline exhaust valve.    Valve body plastic shell (1)    Water inlet and outlet tube (2)    Silica rubber movable plate (3)    Silica rubber movable plate locating clamp (4)    Silica rubber tube air inlet pipeline (5)
NOVELTY - Microporous polyolefin film includes a polymer coating layer, where the polymer coating layer is thermally stable layer. The polymer coating layer is coated on both sides of microporous film such that pore structure of the microporous film surface is opened. Permeability of the film is 1.5x 10-5 Darcy at 160 degrees C and shrinkage ratio of traverse direction and longitudinal direction is 40% or less at 150 degrees C for 60 minutes. Thickness of the polymer coating layer is 0.5 mu m or less, and glass transition temperature is 170 degrees C.    USE - Microporous polyolefin film for use as battery separator for lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microporous polyolefin film has excellent thermal stability and permeability at high temperature, excellent uniform quality nature for thickness, and excellent effect for high-capacity or high power battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing microporous polyolefin film, which involves forming a polymer solution for forming coating layer, where the formed coating layer is coated on the microporous film; and    (2) a method for manufacturing microporous film, which involves forming single phase mixture by melting or kneading 20-50 wt.% of polyolefin and 80-50 wt.% of eluant in an extruder, where a molding sheet is formed by using the single phase mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electron micrograph of the microporous polyolefin film.
NOVELTY - A surface protection plate (14) made of synthetic resin e.g. polycarbonate, is joined to the side in front of light receiving surface of sealing material (13), for protecting the surface of solar cell module (10). The plate has recesses (14A) in the joint surface of sealing material, in front of interconnector (12) for reducing thickness of the plate.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the solar cell module is reduced, since the surface protection plate is lightweight. The impact resistance and rigidity of solar cell module are improved, since the portion without recesses has sufficient rigidity and bonding surface of surface protection plate is increased due to presence of recesses. The thermal stress generated in the sealing material when the solar cell module expands and contracts due to heat, is reduced by the presence of recesses in the surface protection plate, so that the disconnection of interconnector is prevented without changing the shape of the interconnector and without reducing the productivity of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Interconnector (12)    Sealing material (13)    Surface protection plate (14)    Recess (14A)
NOVELTY - The battery has an active layer (3) provided with poly 3-hexylthiophene (P3HT) and phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) mixture, an ethylenedioxythiophene (PEDOT) and styrenesulfonate (PSS) layer (4), an tin-doped indium oxide positive electrode layer (6) and a glass or flexible substrate layer (7). An anode modified layer (5) is provided between the PEDOT and PSS layer and the ITO electrode layer. A phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) layer (2) is provided between the active layer and a negative aluminum electrode (1).    USE - Efficient polymer solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery balances the outputs of the electrons and cavities by adding an anode modified ultra thin layer and the cathode modified PCBM electronic transmission layer, thus improving the absorbance and cavity mobility of the film, and hence improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency. The battery is simple in structure, and increases maximum energy conversion efficiency to 4.5 percent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an efficient polymer solar battery.    Negative aluminum electrode (1)    Acid methyl ester layer (2)    Active layer (3)    Ethylenedioxythiophene and styrenesulfonate layer (4)    Anode modified layer (5)    Tin-doped indium oxide positive electrode layer (6)    Glass or flexible substrate layer (7)
NOVELTY - A glass type solar cell module comprises a solar cell module (105), glass plates (101,107), a spacer (109), and a Thiokol(RTM: Polysulfide polymer used in seals and sealants) (111). The spacer is positioned between the glass plate and the solar cell module. The spacer comprises an insulation layer (117). The spacer is formed using a thermoplastic resin composite. The thermoplastic resin composite comprises a thermoplastic resin, an unvulcanized rubber and an absorber. The spacer is surrounded by Thiokol. A fluoride based sheet is also provided.    USE - Glass type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The glass type solar cell module has excellent impact absorption capacity and structure strength, prevents gas leak including argon leakage in insulation layer, and reduces heat loss and fogging generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the glass type solar cell module.    Glass plates (101,107)    Solar cell module (105)    Spacer (109)    Thiokol (111)    Insulation layer (117)
NOVELTY - The shears have an operating switch (170) installed on a connecting rod that is connected among links of a fixed blade (120) installed at a pruning shears unit (100), where the shears are made of a plastic material. A drive unit (200) is provided for running the pruning shears unit and stirring blades (122), and a wire is connected to a backend of the connecting rod. A drive motor (220) is driven with power of a battery (210). One of the links of the fixed blade is connected to the wire, and a controller (250) is provided for controlling the drive motor.    USE - Gun style electric-powered pruning shears for cutting an ornamental tree in a landscape architecture and a forest.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the pruning shears unit is smoothened by removing the wire that is connected with the operating switch and the battery. The cutting blade can be operated at one time, when pressing the operating switch for one time, thus enabling the safety of the operator. The inner operation unit is contacted with the plastic cover, so that the safety of the operator is improved. The shears are made of a plastic material, thus reducing the weight of the shears. The cutting blade can be protected based on stopping the cutting action, and the user can easily recognize the current operation state. The convenience of manipulation is improved by the shears to the gun style.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of gun style electric-powered pruning shears in partial section.    Pruning shears unit (100)    Fixed blade (120)    Stirring blades (122)    Operating switch (170)    Drive unit (200)    Battery (210)    Drive motor (220)    Controller (250)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve body formed with a valve chamber matched with a water inlet pipe, and another valve chamber matched with a water outlet pipe. Two ends of two valve rods are respectively provided with two valve cores for performing a make-and-break process for the water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe. Another end of the valve rod is formed as a magnet end supported against a spring. Another end of the latter valve rod is formed as another magnet end supported against the spring and matched with the former magnet end in attraction way.    USE - Permanent magnetism type ganged switch valve for a vacuum heat collecting pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The valve avoids the usage of hot water during power failure, thus avoiding the power fault, and ensuring that the water does not flow reversely during water failure. The valve supports a water charge valve by the pressure from outside tap water when a vacuum heat collecting pipe is broken accidentally, thus preventing the water leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a permanent magnetism type ganged switch valve.
NOVELTY - The pipe has a water outlet pipe that passes through a water inlet pipe, where diameter of the outlet pipe is half of diameter of the inlet pipe. The outlet pipe has an upper port fixed to an upper part of an insulated drum and another upper port extending from a side wall of the inlet pipe. A mouth part of the inlet pipe is welded to the drum, and the outlet pipe is provided with an upward ventilation pipe. A section of the outlet pipe from a lower end of a socket is welded to an inner wall of the inlet pipe. A rubber ring is placed within a two-layer groove of the inlet/outlet pipe.    USE - Three-way integrated pipe for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe integrates the water inlet pipe, the water outlet pipe and the ventilation pipe, thus effectively conserving heat, cleaning up scales on an inner wall of the solar water heater. The pipe has prolonged service life, and provides thick water inlet pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating a three-way integrated pipe mounted on a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The lens has a flat circular central region (8) and an outer region (9) that include lens facets, where the lens is provided in the form of a hollow truncated cone (15). The outer region projects outwardly from the central region and at an angle (lambda) away from a plane of the central region. The outer region projects in a linear fashion away from the central region. The central region forms the apex of the truncated cone, and the outer region extends around the entire circumference of the central region to form a wall of the truncated cone.    USE - Point focus thin film Fresnel lens for a solar thermal energy system (claimed) that is utilized for solar powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The lens has improved performance and can be manufactured without the need for precision injection molded parts, in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembly comprising a solar cell or thermal receiver    (2) a method for manufacturing a point focus thin film Fresnel lens    (3) a solar thermal energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a lens.    Angle (lambda)    Central region (18)    Outer region (9)    Hollow truncated cone (15)    Circular base (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several single cells (10) formed by cathode side electrode layer (2), anode side electrode layer (3), and electrolytic layer (1) between the cathode side and anode side electrode layers. The cathode side electrode layer of one single cell adjoins the anode side electrode layer of other single cell through diaphragm (7). The diaphragm is comprised of material that is permeable to water and non-permeable to ion and gas. The diaphragm is made of aqueous resin or inorganic substance having water retention property, and mixed material of resin matrix.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The water distribution from cathode side electrode layer to anode side electrode layer can be performed effectively. The uniformity of the moisture content in the cathode side electrode layer, anode side electrode layer, and electrolytic layer of single cell can be maintained at the time of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolytic layer (1)    Cathode side electrode layer (2)    Anode side electrode layer (3)    Diaphragm (7)    Single cells (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has electrolyte layer (7) that is interposed between fuel side electrode (5) and oxygen side electrode (6). An air supply pipeline (14) supplies air with respect to oxygen side electrode and a fuel discharge pipeline (12) discharges the discharge containing ammonia of fuel which is hydrazine supplied with respect to fuel side electrode. A carbon-dioxide removal unit (4) has ion exchange resin cartridges (16a,16b) which acquires the carbon-dioxide reversibly while the air supply pipeline and fuel discharge pipeline are interposed selectively.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of in-air carbon dioxide and processing of decomposition product of fuel can be achieved simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon-dioxide removal unit (4)    Fuel side electrode (5)    Oxygen side electrode (6)    Electrolyte layer (7)    Fuel discharge pipeline (12)    Air supply pipeline (14)    Ion exchange resin cartridges (16a,16b)
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 button cell (30) has air diffusion paper (10) that is fixed to bottom portion of a positive electrode case (11) through water-repellant film (8) with air holes, using sealing agent. The infrared light is irradiated onto the water-repellant film and the positional offset of the air diffusion paper when irradiated infrared light reaches the air diffusion paper through air holes of water-repellant film.    USE - Zinc air button cell used as power supply for digital hearing aid.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset of the air diffusion paper can be determined easily so that the hearing aid which requires high-output pulse discharge, can be achieved, and the highly reliable and quality stabilized hearing aid can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the zinc air button cell.    Negative electrode case (1)    Water-repellant film (8)    Air diffusion paper (10)    Positive electrode case (11)    Zinc air button cell (30)
NOVELTY - The sheet (4) has plastic films (11,12) that are arranged on both sides of the aluminum foil (10). The plastic films are stamped and drilled from the inner side to form pattern. The plastic films and the aluminum foil are laminated.    USE - Back sheet for solar cell module (claimed) used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back sheet is excellent in heat resistance, weather resistance, chemical resistance and water resistance. The durability and productivity are improved at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell back sheet.    Front glass (1)    Solar cell back sheet (4)    Aluminum foil (10)    Plastic films (11,12)    Adhesive layer (13,14)
NOVELTY - The module has a tubular heat collector (2) and/or a photovoltaic element provided on a sheet metal board (1). The sheet metal board is fastened on a wood substructure for roofing, where the sheet metal board includes a roofing edge (5) comprising a water fold. The sheet metal board is implemented as a molded plate in area of solar elements, and bulges in continuous strips are strung together in a specific direction. The sheet metal board is composed of three overlapping sections e.g. upper and lower sections, which are made of plastic.    USE - Roof module for solar applications for admission of flat and tube collectors and photovoltaic collectors, for production of heat and/or current, on inclined rooftops with brick, slate or shingle cover, in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The roof module is designed such that it is produced and assembled in a cost effective manner, protects a building against rain in a reliable manner, exhibits improved efficiency and provides improved optical impression for roof area. The sheet metal board is implemented as the molded plate in area of the solar elements, and the bulges in the continuous strips are strung together in a specific direction, thus improving stability of the module. The utilization of the flexible elements protects the attachment places of the tubular heat collector against compression stresses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an in-roof solar module with an assembly with tubular heat collectors.    Sheet metal board (1)    Tubular heat collector (2)    Roofing edge (5)    Connection box (6)    Lower support plate (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the cavity surfaces (21,31) of metal mold (10) by heater (16). A porous sheet is arranged in position facing the heated cavity surface of metal mold, the thermoplastic resin is supplied to porous sheet and the supplied thermoplastic resin is cooled.    USE - Method of manufacturing fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded object. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle outer plate panel, structural material for motor vehicles, battery tray and access blower.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength and external appearance of fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin molded object can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the metal mold used during manufacturing process of molded object.    Metal mold (10)    Heater (16)    Cavity surfaces (21,31)    Cavity (40)    Resin supply gate (320)
NOVELTY - A transparent thermal conductive adhesive film (12) contains resin (14) and transparent or white microparticles (16). The frequency particle size distribution of the microparticles has peak(s) at 3-100 mu m and 0.004-0.5 mu m.    USE - Transparent thermal conductive adhesive film for sealing of solar cell panel, optical semiconductor component of optical semiconductor device, and color filter of display (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive film has high thermal conductivity, transparency and durability, and improves optical extraction efficiency of light emitting component. The adhesive film is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) optical semiconductor device, which has optical semiconductor component sealed with the transparent thermal conductive adhesive film; and    (2) display, which has color filter sealed with the transparent thermal conductive adhesive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of particle size distribution in cross-section of the adhesive film.    Adhesive film (12)    Resin (14)    Particles of high refractive index (16)
NOVELTY - The solar material addition method involves forming strips of flexible solar material, creating a mesh from the strips of flexible solar materials that are electrically coupled to each other. Mesh is applied to a curved surface of the device and is encapsulated in such a manner that conforms with the curved surface of the device.    USE - Solar material addition method used for producing solar energy mesh (claimed) e.g. flexible solar cell woven mesh, for stationary applications, such as but not limited to landscape lighting and construction signage, for mobile applications including flexible solar cells woven into clothing for charging portable electronics and flexible solar modules that can be unfolded to provide power in remote locations off-grid, such as recreational vehicles and camping lanterns.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves optimization of the mechanical and electrical performance of a mesh of strips by selecting the dimensions and solar cell diode layout within the solar cell panel consistent with the strips to be obtained from the panel. Strips may be cut and woven to form a mesh optimized for a specific product. Obtains net or fabric that is more flexible and conformable than the original solar panel by using thinner strips and using different weaves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Solar device;    (2) Perforated substrate for placing and bonding of flexible solar cells; and    (3) Flexible solar cell having low shunt resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows block schematic illustration of a string of woven mesh modules combined in series to form a panel.
NOVELTY - The module has several serially connected several solar cells (300) that comprise upper and lower amorphous silicon layers coupled to the front and back surfaces of a silicon wafer. Top and bottom transparent conductive oxide layers are coupled to the upper and lower amorphous layers respectively. Top and bottom encapsulating layers (510,520) are coupled above and below the several solar cells respectively. A glass sheet (515) and a back sheet (530) are coupled to the top and bottom encapsulating layers to reflect light back to the solar cells.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - Increased absorption of light is ensured, as glass sheet and backing sheet reflects light passing through the solar cells without absorbing back to the solar cells. Solar cells are protected from damage, by forming transparent ethylene vinyl acetate layer on the both sides of cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar module.    Solar cell (300)    Encapsulating layers (510,520)    Glass sheet (515)    Back sheet (530)    Positive terminal (540)
NOVELTY - The device has a tubular thigh support (5) extending from a padded knee rest (6), and another tubular support fitted with clamping devices to provide length and angular variations. A base plate is fitted to bottom of an inner tube (15) that contacts with ground. A front thigh support strap (2) extends from a front thigh support to a belt worn around waist, and a lower thigh strap (4) extends from an ankle to the waist belt. The waist belt includes a holder for a battery (1) that provides power for operating lifting solenoid/movement device (12) and a locking solenoid/movement device (13).    USE - Walking aid hands-free device for use by a limb injured patient.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows the patient to walk easily in a comfortable manner without utilizing the hands and arms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a walking aid hands-free device.    Battery (1)    Front thigh support strap (2)    Lower thigh strap (4)    Tubular thigh support (5)    Padded knee rest (6)    Lifting solenoid/movement device (12)    Locking solenoid/movement device (13)    Inner tube (15)
NOVELTY - The tank has an upper shell (6) and a lower shell (7) clamped with each other to form a shell. Four sides of a liner (3) of a water collecting tank are wrapped with a heat protection and insulation material (5). The shell is wrapped outside the heat protection and insulation material, and a plastic end cover (2) is axially fixed on the shell by a self tapping screw (1). The plastic end cover is opened with an annular groove, where the annular groove is coated with glass cement or equipped with a sealing element.    USE - Solar water collecting tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank is simple in structure, aesthetic in appearance, and convenient to assemble. The tank prevents rain water from entering the shell from an end cover seam and an insertion hole, and prevents increase of heat loss, which reduces heat collecting performance of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar water collecting tank.    Self tapping screw (1)    Plastic end cover (2)    Liner (3)    Heat protection and insulation material (5)    Upper shell (6)    Lower shell (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a concave section (1) and a convex section (2) with layers (12,22) made of silver, aluminum or chromium of thickness more than 100 nm, respectively. The concave section has a through hole (14) extending through a concave substrate (11) and reflective layer. The convex section is placed opposite to concave section, with convex surface facing the concave surface so that the sunlight projected on concave reflective layer is reflected on convex reflective layer and reflected again to pass along through-hole to focus on a solar cell (4) placed behind the concave section.    USE - Solar cell focusing device.    ADVANTAGE - The concave and convex reflective layers exhibit high reflectivity and high heat dissipation ability and low strain. Large amount of solar energy is concentrated on the solar cell by the arrangement of concave and convex sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell focusing device.    Concave section (1)    Convex section (2)    Solar cell (4)    Concave substrate (11)    Concave reflective layer (12)    Through hole (14)    Convex reflective layer (22)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises: an electron conductor layer (16); a quantum dot layer (12) comprising several quantum dots and a bis-phosphate/amino-phosphate based bifunctional ligand layer (14) coupled to the electron conductor layer and quantum dot layer; and a hole conductor layer (18) coupled to the quantum dot layer.    USE - As a quantum dot solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bifunctional ligand layer improves electron transfer by reducing the energy barriers for electron transfer; provides a conduit so that electrons that are ejected by the quantum dot can travel to the electron conductor; and secures the quantum dot relative to the electron conductor and/or any other related structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell (10) comprises: an electron conductor layer (16); a quantum dot layer (12) comprising several quantum dots and a bifunctional ligand layer (14) coupled to the electron conductor layer and quantum dot layer; and a hole conductor layer (18) coupled to the quantum dot layer. The bifunctional ligand layer comprises several bifunctional ligands, comprising bis-phosphate/amino-phosphate of formula H2PO3-R-PO3H2 (Ia), H2PO3-Ar'-PO3H2 (Ib), or H2N-Ar'-PO3H2 (Ic).    R=(hydroxyl)alkyl;and    Ar'=aromatic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional side view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Quantum dot layer (12)    Bifunctional ligand layer (14)    Electron conductor layer (16)    Hole conductor layer (18)
NOVELTY - The brick has a basal plate (2) made of a fiberboard, xylonite slab or a straw board, and a solar panel (1) adhered to the basal plate. The basal plate is provided with a fairlead (21), and a contact conductor of the solar panel is led out of the fairlead. The basal plate and the solar panel are integrally coated with a resin layer (3).    USE - Solar battery brick for use in a solar powered curtain wall (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The brick receives solar energy to the utmost extent, and is simple in structure and firm and stable to mount. The brick is not easy to be waterlogged and damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar powered curtain wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery brick.    Solar panel (1)    Basal plate (2)    Resin layer (3)    Fairlead (21)
NOVELTY - The cell has a single/double-layer transparent conductive intermediate layer formed between an amorphous silicon top cell and a dye-sensitized bottom cell, where the intermediate layer is made from one of silicon oxide/platinum, silicon oxide/nickel, zinc oxide with aluminum/platinum, zinc oxide with aluminum/nickel, tin oxide/platinum or tin oxide/nickel. The bottom cell is principally provided with a dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor layer of a wide forbidden band and an electrolyte layer. Polymer electrolyte is coated on a surface of the dye-sensitized oxide semiconductor layer.    USE - Amorphous silicon/dye-sensitized laminated thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has photoelectric conversion efficiency greater than photoelectric conversion efficiency of existing single amorphous silicon or dye-sensitized solar cell by ten to thirty percent. The cell reduces total manufacturing cost from 5 to 10 percent than the existing cell and reduces attenuation efficiency by 30-40 percent, thus ensuring better economic effect and application prospect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an amorphous silicon/dye-sensitized laminated thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an amorphous silicon/dye-sensitized laminated thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a main body (1) whose back surface is coated with an aluminum layer (2). Back of the aluminum layer is equipped with a layer of an assistant film (3). A part of an electrode of the battery is covered before being plated. A thick layer of an inorganic membrane is deposited on the electrode by a plasma chemical vapor deposition technology. The inorganic membrane comprises aluminum tri-oxide membrane, magnesium oxide membrane, silicon di-oxide membrane and polyvinyl acetate membrane.    USE - Coated silica-based solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery realizes better product structure. The layer of accessional film is added to the back based on the non-high temperature and non-destroyed original battery structure performance, so that the integration of the back granules is realized and the degree of finish is improved. The back film is added to the back of the aluminum back surface field silicon battery, so that the normal performance of the silicon wafer solar battery with low thickness is ensured, and the battery performance and other structures are not changed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coating method for a silica-based solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a coated silica-based solar battery.    Main body (1)    Aluminum layer (2)    Assistant film (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves incising a metal back electrode of a battery integrated component by utilizing a frequency doubling yttrium aluminum garnet laser. An anode and a cathode of the integrated component are respectively provided with a wire lead. An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film and a flexible weather-resistant polyester film are utilized for packaging the integrated component. The packaged integrated component is soaked in water. The integrated component is stripped from a temporary carrier glass for obtaining the integrated component with a polyimide plastic underlay.    USE - Method for producing a flexible silica-base film solar battery integrated component with a polyimide plastic underlay.    ADVANTAGE - The method adopts a better processing technology to produce the flexible silica-base film solar battery integrated component with the polyimide plastic underlay, thus saving expensive design of the flexible solar battery integrated component and technique. The method largely reduces the production costs of the flexible solar battery integrated component, and promotes the process of industrialization of the solar batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a flexible silica-base film solar battery integrated component.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing modification pre-process for a polyethylene glycol terephthalate plastics. Temperature of substrate is fixed to be 125 degrees centigrade and glow power is fixed to be about 40 to 100 Watts. A pin-type amorphous silicon solar cell is provided on the polyethylene glycol terephthalate plastic substrate deposited with a transparent conductive film by using radio-frequency plasma chemical vapor deposition method. Aluminum electrodes of the solar cell are prepared by using normal vapor deposition method.    USE - Method for preparing an amorphous silicon thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes cheap polyethylene glycol terephthalate plastics to replace the expensive polyimide as the plastic substrate to obtain the using requirement of low cost and complete performance. The layers of the amorphous silicon cell part are prepared at low temperature and the depositing temperature is set to be not in excess of 125 degrees centigrade, to largely reduce energy consumption in the preparing process and largely reduce the manufacturing cost of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an amorphous silicon thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The laminate film has several LED modules (111-113) laminated to each other. The LED modules are electrically insulated from each other and separated by a transparent substrate layer. The LED module has semiconductor layers that are formed between conductive layers. The interface between the semiconductor layers forms junction with semiconductor band gaps. The junction converts spectral portion of optical energy into electrical voltage.    USE - Laminate film for photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - A band gaps in the junction between modules improves conversion efficiency of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi-layered multi-junction photovoltaic thin film stack.    Multi-junction photovoltaic device (100)    Light (101)    LED modules (111-113)    Electrical contact (130)    Connector (140)
NOVELTY - The installation has a heat engine (5) producing electricity by using a hot source (2) and a cold source (4), and heating units (6) constituted by solar collectors with a vacuum tube for heating a heat transfer fluid i.e. water (8), from solar energy. A transport circuit (12) transports the water and connects the heating units, heat energy storage units (10) and the heat engine. A condenser (62) passes a service fluid (54) i.e. butane, from a gaseous state to a liquid state from the cold source. The storage units use a latent heat of fusion of a phase change material (18).    USE - Installation for generating an electric energy from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The storage units uses the latent heat of fusion of the phase change material, thus increasing the storage density of hot caloric energy and a constant temperature to optimize the operation of the installation, and permitting smoothing of uncertain climatic variations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an installation for generating an electric energy from solar energy.    Hot source (2)    Cold source (4)    Heat engine (5)    Heating units (6)    Water (8)    Storage units (10)    Transport circuit (12)    Phase change material (18)    Service fluid (54)    Condenser (62)
NOVELTY - The system has a thin film, organic and printable photovoltaic sheet comprising a thin flexible plastic sheet imprinted with a light sensitive electricity generating substance on a surface of the plastic sheet, where the thin film, organic and printable photovoltaic sheet is adhered over a magnetic sheet to form a magnetically attached solar collector sheet (20). An electrical system is attached to the imprinted electricity generating substance, and a magnetically attached solar sheet stores electricity in the electrical system.    USE - Magnetically attached solar collector system. Uses include but are not limited to a home, vehicle such as car, truck, RV9 aircraft, trailer, metal container and box truck, commercial building and a light pole.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film, organic and printable photovoltaic sheet is adhered over the magnetic sheet to form the magnetically attached solar collector sheet, so that the system is easy to install and remove, and is portable. The thin film, organic and printable photovoltaic sheet can be provided with different colors and artistic designs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sloped metal roof with magnetically attached solar collector sheets.    Magnetically attached solar collector sheet (20)    Electricity transmitting strips (24, 26)    Electrical connectors (28)    Roof (50)    Metal fascia (54)
NOVELTY - The transparent dye-sensitized solar cell or photovoltaic cell comprises a photoelectrode comprising identical or different kinds of dye layers having different wavelengths on a transparent conductive substrate (10), a counter electrode comprising a platinum layer on the transparent conductive substrate and arranged opposite to the photoelectrode, and an electrolyte (40) filled between the photoelectrode and the counter electrode. The dye layers comprise dyes consisting of metal complex, inorganic dye and organic dye, and a metal oxide nanoparticle layer to which dyes are absorbed.    USE - Used as a transparent dye-sensitized solar cell or dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent dye-sensitized solar cell or photovoltaic cell is capable of efficiently absorbing light in a broader wavelength range thus increasing the photocurrent density and improving the open circuit voltage and fill factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent dye-sensitized solar cell or photovoltaic cell comprises a photoelectrode comprising identical or different kinds of dye layers having different wavelengths on a transparent conductive substrate (10), a counter electrode comprising a platinum layer on the transparent conductive substrate and arranged opposite to the photoelectrode, and an electrolyte (40) filled between the photoelectrode and the counter electrode. The dye layers comprise dyes consisting of metal complex, inorganic dye and organic dye, and a metal oxide nanoparticle layer to which dyes are absorbed. The dye layers have different wavelengths on the platinum layer of the counter electrode. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a structure of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent conductive substrate (10)    Blocking layer (20)    Photoabsorption layer (30)    Electrolyte (40)    Binding resin. (50)
NOVELTY - The cell has a photo-electrode comprising a metal oxide nano-particle layer formed on a transparent conductive substrate (10), where the layer absorbs photosensitive dyes (21a, 21b). A counter electrode (70) comprises a platinum layer (50) and another metal oxide nano-particle layer formed on another transparent conductive substrate (60) and arranged opposite to the photo-electrode. An electrolyte (30) is provided between the photo-electrode and the counter electrode. The layers are placed to face each other and form a contacted interface structure in a single cell.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell i.e. dye-sensitized photovoltaic cell, for producing electrical energy by absorbing incident solar rays.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide nano-particle layers can absorb a broader wavelength of solar rays formed on the photo-electrode and the counter electrode respectively, thus improving the photoelectric current density and efficiency of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of a dye-sensitized solar cell with a tandem structure.    Transparent conductive substrates (10, 60)    Photosensitive dyes (21a, 21b)    Metal oxide nano-particles (22)    Electrolyte (30)    Platinum layer (50)    Counter electrode (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a titanium oxide layer with a thickness of 10 nanometer or more and 80 nanometer or less on a surface of a titanium material including pure titanium or a titanium alloy. A noble metal layer is formed with a thickness of 2 nanometer or more including a noble metal selected from gold, platinum and palladium on the titanium oxide layer by a phase vapor deposition (PVD) method. The titanium material including the noble metal layer formed at a temperature of 300 degree Celsius or more and 800 degree Celsius or less is heat treated.    USE - Surface treatment method for a titanium material of electrode that is utilized for separator made of titanium for a fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), alkaline electrolyte fuel cell (AFC), phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and biological fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables surface treatment of titanium material of electrodes to improve excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and hydrogen absorption resistance for a long period. The phase vapor deposition (PVD) method forms a noble metal layer on the surface of the titanium oxide layer formed on the titanium material at ordinary temperatures, so that the PVD method reduces damages on the titanium material, and forms the noble metal layer over a relatively large area, thus improving the productivity, and hence reducing treatment cost in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating steps for a surface treatment method for a titanium material for electrode.
NOVELTY - Preparing a copper-indium-selenide(CIS)-based or copper-indium-gallium-selenide(CIGS)-based thin film for light absorption layer of a solar cell involves: (A) mixing precursors of copper and indium, optionally with a precursor of gallium to obtain a mixture, and optionally heating the mixture to obtain an oxide mixture; (B) adding selenium precursor to the mixture or the oxide mixture and adding the resulting mixture to an aqueous or alcohol solvent to obtain a paste; and (C) coating the paste on a substrate and heating the coated substrate under an inert or reducing gas atmosphere.    USE - For preparing a copper-indium-selenide-based or copper-indium-gallium-selenide-based thin film or powder for a light absorption layer of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) thin film or powder prepared by the method has a good crystallinity. The preparation method has merits in terms of raw materials utilization efficiency and applicability in making a large-scale film, as compared with the conventional method. The process is economical and free of the risk of toxic gas generation.
NOVELTY - An electrolytic oxidizing polymerization is carried out in an electrolyte solution containing monomer having electrolytic polymerization property, supporting electrolyte and fullerene dissolved in a non-polar aromatic solvent.    USE - Manufacture of electroconductive composite film used for solar cell, and electronic device e.g. display.    ADVANTAGE - The highly purified composite film having excellent tensile strength, electroconductivity and transparency, is provided by a single-step process.
NOVELTY - A reactive polymer supported porous film consists of reactive polymer supported on porous film having crosslinked components of resin composition containing polyolefin and styrene-butadiene copolymer. The porous film has gel fraction of 5% or more. The reactive polymer is obtained by crosslinking the crosslinked polymer having 2 or more isocyanate groups, reactive groups and cation polymerizable functional groups in a molecule with polyfunctional isocyanate.    USE - Reactive polymer supported porous film used for electrode/separator joined component of battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactive polymer supported porous film provides the electrode having excellent adhesiveness, heat resistance. The electrode/separator joined component formed using reactive polymer supported porous film easily provides safe battery having excellent high-temperature characteristics and low internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode/separator joined component.
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion-conduction property powder and organic binder are mixed with solvent, to obtain slurry. The obtained slurry is provided on a support and dried, to form solid electrolyte green sheet. The mass ratio of lithium-ion-conduction property powder and organic binder is 1.2 or more. The lithium-ion-conduction property powder is glass oxide powder which exhibits lithium-ion-conduction property after heat processing and/or inorganic powder having lithium-ion-conduction property.    USE - Manufacture of solid electrolyte green sheet used for manufacturing solid electrolyte and lithium cell (both claimed) used as power supply of portable information technology equipment such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solid electrolyte green sheet has improved lithium-ion-conduction property. The solid electrolyte green sheet effectively prevents the transfer of moisture content to negative electrode, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte; and    (2) manufacture of lithium cell.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell (1) has an electrode base material (10), a porous semiconductor layer (20) formed on the electrode base material and the pore surface support a sensitizing dye, a counter electrode (40) provided facing the porous semiconductor layer, and an electrolyte layer (30) formed between electrode base material and counter electrode. The electrolyte layer contains an oxidation reduction pair and a cellulose derivative.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell is used for dye-sensitized solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell has excellent durability, stability, retainability of liquid in electrolyte layer and photoelectric conversion efficiency. The vapor pressure of ionic liquid is low, and hardly evaporates at room temperature, and hence the fall of cell characteristics by volatilization of organic solvent is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dye-sensitized solar cell module; and    (2) coating liquid for forming electrolyte layer in the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Electrode base material (10)    Porous semiconductor layer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30)    Counter electrode (40)
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 - Solid battery comprises electric power generation element (5) with a positive electrode layer (1), sulfide solid electrolyte film (2) and negative electrode layer (3), closed type battery case (6) which accommodates the electric power generation element, fluid sealing agent which does not react with the sulfide solid electrolyte film and solidification substance which solidifies the fluid sealing agent when the casing is damaged..    USE - Solid battery for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - Remarkably prevents hydrogen sulfide gas from the sulfide solid electrolyte film when the battery case is damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional views of the solid battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Sulfide solid electrolyte film (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Electric power generation element (5)    Closed type battery case (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell potable water collection film (10) consists of an ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene porous membrane. The film (10) recovers water generated in air electrode (23) of fuel cell (20), and water is passed outside the electrode.    USE - Potable water collection film is used for fuel cell, such as direct methanol fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for portable telephone and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The potable water collection film efficiently recovers water generated in air electrode, and effectively reduces weight of fuel cell. The penetration of dust into air electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of fuel cell.    Water recovery film (10)    Water recovery chamber (15)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel electrode (21)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (22)    Air electrode (23)    Recycled water processing unit (24)    Fuel chamber (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electric potential of positive electrode to anode electrode side (16) and applying electric potential of negative electrode to cathode electrode side (18). The hydrogen pump is driven by transferring hydrogen to cathode side and supplying hydrogen to anode side, without supplying oxidizing agent to cathode side. The exchange of moisture content is performed between effluent water matter discharged from the cathode side and hydrogen before being supplied to the anode side.    USE - Operating method of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell aging system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aging process of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is performed simply in a short time and the performance degradation is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell aging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell aging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell aging system (12)    Anode electrode side (16)    Cathode electrode side (18)    Humidifier (38)
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 solar cell module (1) has a light receiving surface side and back side sealing materials whose planar size is larger than that of a solar cell sub-module (2). The sealing materials are respectively attached to the light receiving side and back side using filler and adhesive agent. The adhesion holding is carried out between the sealing materials, and the filler is filled towards the edge portion of the sealing materials from the edge portion of the sub-module. The sub-module is sealed, when the sealing materials are directly attached to a periphery portion.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. copper indium diselenide (CIS) type thin film solar cell module (claimed) used as power supply for calculator, charger of mobile phone, road traffic marker, street light and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell sub-module is sealed, when the light receiving surface side and back side sealing materials are directly attached to the periphery portion, the mechanical strength of the solar cell module is ensured with improved moisture resistance characteristic. The weight of the solar cell module is reduced and thus the utilization efficiency of the solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell sub-module (2)    Sealing material (3)    Substrate (21)    Ribbon wire (22)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion cell comprises a positive pole containing a cathode material, a negative pole containing an anode material, and an electrolyte. The anode material comprises (wt.%) lithium manganate (82-96), conducting agent (1-5), and adhesive (1-5.5). The conducting agent comprises conductive graphite, conductive carbon block, nano silver, nano silver dioxide (SiO2), or nano aluminum oxide (Al2O3). The adhesive is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), or PVDF-hexafluoropropylene. An anode solvent is N-methyl pyrrolidone.    USE - A lithium-ion cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion cell has high-rate charge and discharge performance, long cyclic service life, high capacity, secure application, environment-friendly property, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing a lithium-ion cell, comprising preparing positive plate by providing an anode material that contains cathode active material, conducting agent, and adhesive, adding the anode active material, the conducting agent, and the adhesive to N-methyl pyrrolidone solvent to obtain an anode material mixture; stirring to prepare an anode paste; and drying, and rolling to obtain a positive plate.
NOVELTY - The module has a pre-fixed adhesive material arranged between an integrated anode runner plate and an array film electrode component and between a cathode plate and the electrode component, separately. The adhesive material comprises an opening for containing the electrode component and a middle fixed frame. The frame includes upper and lower surfaces, where the surfaces are covered by an adhesive layer. The adhesive material is made of pre-immersed material adhesive material, epoxy resin, polyurethane adhesive material or silica gel resin.    USE - Fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell module.
NOVELTY - A polymer solid electrolyte contains polymer substrate, oxidation-reduction pair, silane coupling agent containing isocyanic acid functional group, functional group capable of linking with inorganic sol particles after hydrolysis and metallic alkoxy compound capable of generating inorganic sol particle after hydrolysis. Inorganic sol particles can be cross-linked with the polymer substrate by compounding in situ with sol-gel method.    USE - Polymer solid electrolyte is used for dye-sensitized cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer solid electrolyte has excellent thermo-stability performance and is manufactured by simple process. The dye-sensitized cell comprising polymer solid electrolyte is packed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of polymer solid electrolyte. The polymer substrate, silane coupling agent containing isocyanic acid functional group, functional group capable of linking with inorganic sol particle, and N,N-dimethylformamide were stirred, to obtain precursor. To the obtained precursor metallic alkoxy compound is added, stirred and hydrolyzed, to obtain inorganic sol particles. Then, lithium iodide, iodine and acetonitrile were added, stirred and gelatinized.
NOVELTY - The handphone has a heating element integrated within the casing made of leather. The battery enclosed inside the casing is made of iron so that heat conduction over the casing surface is smooth. An insulation element is arranged between the electronic components and the battery.    USE - Heating element integrated handphone.    ADVANTAGE - By heating the casing using the heating element, the user can be warmed even during cold weather condition. By using the battery made of iron, the heat conduction over the casing surface is smooth. By arranging the insulation element between electronic components and battery, the damage of components can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the heating element integrated handphone. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system a small insulated tank (1) comprising an immersion heater or a heating plate (2) for preserving water, where the system produces heat with small quantity of water for defrosting a pane. A thermostat (3) switches on and switches off current to an accumulator, when a desired temperature is reached. A small pump pumps cooking water again into the tank through a copper or cross-linked polyethylene heater pipe (5). A fan or a blower promotes appropriate heat outside the system, and a clock timer switches on and switches off the system at a preset time.    USE - Pluggable or fixed 12 volt accumulator-water auxiliary heating system for defrosting a pane of a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The pluggable or fixed 12 volt accumulator-water auxiliary heating system requires only less time to produce heat, thus reducing the current consumption of the system, and ensuring that the pane is completely defrosted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pluggable or fixed accumulator-water auxiliary heating system.    Small insulated tank (1)    Heating plate (2)    Thermostat (3)    Heater pipe (5)    Insulation (8)
NOVELTY - The light has a handle (12) and a solar battery (13) positioned at an upper end of a main body (10). A barrier groove (11) is formed at a front side and a back plane of the main body. An on/off switch (15) forms a closed circuit and an open loop according to on/off manipulation, where the switch outputs accumulated power source of the solar battery to a left/right LED lamp (14). An anti-vibration rubber (18) absorbs vibration generated by train movement in the barrier groove. A direct current chargeable battery is utilized as the solar battery during winter.    USE - Solar battery tail light for use in a railway vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery can be utilized as the long term rechargeable battery, thus reducing the maintenance cost of the light. The light is environmental friendly, thus reducing the wastage, so as to improve durability of the light and avoid the malfunction. The high intensity LED improves the luminance, so that the light provides security during night. The light has less weight, and is easy to handle, thus providing the convenience for maintaining the light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar battery tail light.    Main body (10)    Barrier groove (11)    Handle (12)    Solar battery (13)    Left/right LED lamp (14)    On/off switch (15)    Anti-vibration rubber (18)
NOVELTY - The accessory (1) has a cover unit (50) equipped with a main body (10), a plug (30) and an external power supply unit. A socket (40) is electrically attached in the main body. A light source i.e. LED (23), is mounted with the main body. The plug is electrically attached in a connection terminal of a cellular phone, and the cover unit covers the plug and the socket. The cover unit is made of rubber material. A separation protection jaw (53) prevents secession of the main unit.    USE - Cellular phone sub battery accessory.    ADVANTAGE - The accessory can cover the plug and the socket of the main unit easily and force the light source to provide the light by simple operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cellular phone sub battery accessory.    Cellular phone sub battery accessory (1)    Main body (10)    LED (23)    Plug (30)    Socket (40)    Cover unit (50)    Separation protection jaw (53)
NOVELTY - The multifunctional connector has a connector terminal that is arranged in the plastic main case. The front-end portion of the terminal is inclined to angle between 120-130 degrees. The hot melt holes are positioned on both the sides of the main case. The annular convex rib portions of the cover are fixed into the hole so as to cover the plastic main case.    USE - Multifunctional connector for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connector terminal can be sealed reliably at reduced cost. Thus, the deterioration of the connector terminal due to the foreign substances such as dust, water, or oil can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of multifunctional connector.
NOVELTY - The connecting device has plastic casing, several elastic terminals, and metal sheet. The plastic casing is provided with several pin holes and nail. Several elastic terminals are fixed in the plastic casing through the pin hole and nail. The metal sheet is fixed in the casing through the nail. The distance between the pin holes is set twice the distance from center of pin hole to the plastic casing.    USE - Battery connecting device for mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Scrap rate is reduced and thereby enabling cost reduction and improvement of product quality, and productivity rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery connecting device for mobile phone.
NOVELTY - A solar cell of solar cell string has photoelectric conversion portion (20) for generating optical generation carrier based on light reception. A connection electrode (40) is formed on photoelectric conversion portion. A wiring material (11) is connected to connection electrode through resin adhesive material (12) containing several electroconductive particles. The connection electrode has several projections (40a) that are directly contacted with the wiring material.    USE - Solar cell module with solar cells for supplying power to house and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since several projections of connection electrode are directly contacted to wiring material, the contact area of connection electrode and wiring material is increased. Hence the electrical connection between the connection electrode and wiring material is improved. Favorable electrical connection between connection electrode and wiring material is maintained, even when stress is received from sealing material which seals the solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell string. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wiring material (11)    Resin adhesive material (12)    Photoelectric conversion portion (20)    Connection electrode (40)    Projections (40a)
NOVELTY - The glove (1) has a rubber wrist (5), metal thread net (2), storage battery (3) and a switch (4) provided in proper place of the glove.    USE - Electric warming glove.    ADVANTAGE - The metal thread net can emit the heat after power supply is connected, and the rubber wrist can fasten the wrist to keep warm, so that the glove can maintain the warmness of the hand, thus improving the usage effect of the glove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of an electric warming glove.    Electric warming glove (1)    Metal thread net (2)    Storage battery (3)    Switch (4)    Rubber wrist (5)
NOVELTY - The shuttlecock has wings (1), a ball head (2), and multiple LEDs (3) distributed on an outer circumference of the ball head. A touch music chip (5) is equipped at an end of the ball head. A battery box (6) and a switch (4) are installed at a connecting place of the ball head and the wings. The ball head is made of elastic transparent, vibration-proof or rubber materials.    USE - Shuttlecock.    ADVANTAGE - The shuttlecock has music and luminous function, thus enabling the user to listen to the music on one hand and play the shuttlecock on another hand without limitation in time and light rays, and hence increasing the playing interest.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a shuttlecock.    Wings (1)    Ball head (2)    LED (3)    Switch (4)    Touch music chip (5)    Battery box (6)
NOVELTY - The platform has a braking device equipped in left and right driving wheels. A gear-box, a battery cell and a direct current motor are equipped in a machine body. A left driven wheel and a right driven wheel are connected by a rotating shaft. The left and right driving wheels are connected with the gear-box by the rotating shaft. The gear-box is connected with the direct current motor by a driving chain wheel. An engaging and disengaging gear is equipped on two sides of the gear-box. A battery cell provides electricity for the direct current motor and a jack box.    USE - Crawler-type elevating work platform for maintaining a railway locomotive and an oversized vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The platform effectively utilizes the structure, and can control elevating action and moving location of the work platform by an operating handle. The platform has simple and flexible operation, saves time and labor, thus improving working efficiency and realizing multi-aspect operation, and is not limited by place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a crawler-type elevating work platform.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a circuit board fixed in a lower hemisphere through three upright posts. A reflector is mounted in an upper hemisphere (4). A lens (3) is located on an outer surface of the upper hemisphere whose two ends are clamped and mounted in an interior of a plastic cover. A lead on the circuit board is connected with anode and cathode battery clamps on a main body that is fixedly connected with the plastic cover. An aluminum ring (1) is fixedly mounted on an outer surface of the plastic cover, and the main body is spiraled and fixed with a battery rear cover plate (17).    USE - Whirlwind LED lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has compact structure, improved aesthetic appearance with better illumination effect, and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a whirlwind LED lamp.    Aluminum ring (1)    Lens (3)    Upper hemisphere (4)    Battery rear cover plate (17)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a circuit board firmly equipped on three vertical columns of a bottom part of a main body. A LED lens (3) is firmly equipped on a top surface of the circuit board, where the LED lens is equipped in a round LED lens hole. An infrared pair-tube is equipped on bottom of PVC infrared lens (5). A foot of the infrared pair-tube is connected with supporting columns, where the supporting columns are fixed on the circuit board. Anode and cathode leads of the circuit board are welded on anode and cathode battery clips of the main body.    USE - Dragon lantern LED lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is small in size, light in weight, beautiful in appearance, and has better illumination and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dragon lantern LED lamp.    Steel cover (1)    LED lens (3)    PVC infrared lens (5)    Bottom cover (9)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a cylindrical cavity formed by a transparent cover (3), and a lower hemisphere part installed with a body. A battery compartment is installed in the body and inserted with anode and cathode battery clips and fixed with batteries. Anode and cathode conductive wires are provided on a circuit board and connected with the anode and cathode battery clips that are installed on the body through conductive wire holes of the lower hemisphere part. A plastic cover (2) is installed in the body that is fixed on a back cover board (12) of the batteries.    USE - Stretched LED lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has simple structure, small volume, light weight, aesthetic appearance, better illuminating brightness and long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a stretched LED lamp.    Aluminous ring (1)    Plastic cover (2)    Transparent cover (3)    Contact point (4)    Back cover board (12)
NOVELTY - The appliance has a luminous source and a power supply system installed in a shell (1), and a graphic exemplar (4) e.g. paper, placed on an upper cover. A reflective membrane is formed on a lower surface. A light emitted from the luminous source is transmitted to a back surface of the graphic exemplar through a transparent upper cover of the shell. The power supply system is provided with a charger, transformer, battery, circuit board and a switch. The graphic exemplar is inosculated with size of the shell and printed with graphics and characters.    USE - Calligraphic and drawing appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance has small size, and saves energy. The appliance is safe, and convenient to carry. The appliance is convenient to match with the graphic exemplar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a calligraphic and drawing appliance.    Shell (1)    Graphic exemplar (4)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell module has a rectangular cubic fixed frame made of plastic or metal, including side plates and a bottom plate. The upper end of the frame is opened. The Fresnel condensing lens is fixed below a glass support plate. A primary plane reflecting mirror is set at the center of the lower end face of the condensing lens. A secondary plane reflecting mirror is set at the center portion of bottom plate of fixed frame. A heat radiating device with several fins is set corresponding to photovoltaic cell on lower end face of the bottom plate.    USE - Photovoltaic cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the condensing unit is reduced such that ultra thin solar energy condensation is achieved. The photovoltaic cell can be irradiated uniformly without using lens or reflecting device such that increase in the temperature due to condensation on the photovoltaic cell surface is prevented and hence the efficiency of the photovoltaic cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the photovoltaic cell module.
NOVELTY - Feed rate of water supply into a container which is accommodated with hydrogen-producing material containing metal material is controlled (S106), and the supply of water into the container is stopped (S107). The hydrogen-producing material containing metal material is reacted with water, and hydrogen is generated by exothermic reaction. The controlling method of water feed rate, and stopping the supply of water are carried out subsequently. Thus, the manufacturing method of hydrogen is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen used as fuel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for cordless apparatus and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is manufactured efficiently, easily and steadily in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen producing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating manufacturing method of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heating container (S101)    Detecting reaction rate of metal material (S102)    Detecting surface temperature of container (S103)    Controlling feed rate of water (S106)    Stopping supply of water (S107)
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 solar cell (1) has a glass substrate (2) and a conductive film (3) that are stacked to form an electroconductive substrate (4). A convex planar shape condensing portion (13) with translucency is provided covering the outer side of the electroconductive substrate at light reception side.    USE - Solar cell of dye sensitizing type.    ADVANTAGE - The condensing efficiency and the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved, while improving the durability. The space is saved and the productivity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Glass substrate (2)    Conductive film (3)    Electroconductive substrate (4)    Condensing portion (13)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized solar cell (1) comprises an electrolyte layer (30), an electrode base material (10), a counter electrode (40), and a porous semiconductor layer (20). The electrolyte layer consists of layer (31) permeated in the pore internal portion of porous semiconductor layer, and layer (32) filled between the semiconductor layer and counter electrode. Layer (31) contains metal-oxide microparticles and/or carbon nanotubes. Layer (32) contains a resin. The electrolyte layer contains an ionic liquid and an oxidation reduction pair.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell is used for solar-cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises an electrolyte which is fully impregnated in the porous semiconductor layer. Short circuit by contact of porous electrolyte layer and counter electrode is prevented reliably. The solar cell has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, and provides solar-cell modules having excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized solar cell comprises an electrolyte layer formed between an electrode base material and counter electrode, a porous semiconductor layer formed on the electrode base material and supporting a sensitizing dye in the pore surface, and a counter electrode arranged facing the semiconductor layer. The electrolyte layer consists of layer (31) permeated in the pore internal portion of porous semiconductor layer, and layer (32) filled between the semiconductor layer and counter electrode. Layer (31) contains metal-oxide microparticles and/or carbon nanotubes. Layer (32) contains a resin. The electrolyte layer contains an ionic liquid and an oxidation reduction pair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the due-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (1)    Electrode base material (10)    Porous semiconductor layer (20)    Electrolyte layer (30-32)    Counter electrode (40)
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 blind slat passes produced energy to a heat exchanger and/or a heat customer by a hose system. Hoses for heat transfer liquid are temperature-resistant and flexible. Parallel or series connection of the slat in a set of slats is formed depending upon an area of application. The slats are connected among one another by flexible cables and discharges obtained energy. Absorber sheets and/or solar cells are integrated in a plastic temperature, weather and UV radiation-resistant housing. The slats are retracted and extended by a rope mechanism, when installed in a guide rail system.    USE - Energy-converting blind slat for use at front of a window and a facade in a building i.e. house, a passage and a place at which a window area is found.    ADVANTAGE - The absorber sheets and/or solar cells are integrated in the plastic temperature, weather and UV radiation-resistant housing, thus protecting the absorber sheets and a solar module against atmospheric influences. The slats can be rotated along its length around an axis, such that an angle of 90 degree to a position of the sun is achieved, thus providing optimal shadow to interiors and increased energy output. The slats enable conversion of solar energy into heat and/or electrical energy, and avoid interferences into a roof.
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 module has a photovoltaic panel (2) with a set of solar cell rows, which is firmly and detachably connected with a substrate e.g. facing tile, by connectors. The connectors are spaced apart each other and distributed over a surface of the panel. The connectors are formed as a two-piece wind suction protector (8) whose height is adapted to a preset distance between the panel and substrate. Upper and lower parts (10, 11) of the protector are firmly connected with the panel and substrate, respectively. The upper and lower parts are firmly and detachably connected with each another.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The connectors are formed as the two-piece wind suction protector whose height is adapted to the preset distance between the panel and substrate, where the upper and lower parts of the protector are firmly connected with the panel and substrate, respectively, thus avoiding impairment of the solar cells or the photovoltaic module caused due to deflection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind suction protector.    Photovoltaic module (2)    Wind suction protector (8)    Upper part (10)    Lower part (11)    Recess (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves prompting a user to select battery charging mode consisting of constant current charging mode, fast charging mode and battery performance mode using basic input output system menu or operating system utility menu. The rechargeable battery (340) is charged with constant current based on selection of constant current charging mode. The battery is charged dynamically based on selection of the fast charging and battery performance modes so that charging current is increased to maximum of 0.6 degrees C and decreased when battery temperature exceeds 40 degrees C.    USE - Method for charging rechargeable battery e.g. lead battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel metal hydride battery, lithium ion battery and lithium ion polymer battery in portable information handling system. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer (PC), network storage device, laptop computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and MPEG audio layer 3 (MP3) player and other handheld terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The user can select suitable battery charging mode based on the preference of the charging time and durability of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery charging apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery charger.    Embedded controller (320)    Battery management unit (330)    Rechargeable battery (340)    Power supply controller (360)    External power supply (370)
NOVELTY - The generator has a transmission thin sheet component (2), solar cell units (3) and a transparent surface panel (4) collocated on a transparent back panel (1). The component is collocated between the back panel and the solar cell unit, where the component is a colored transparent or semi-transparent insulating material around the solar cell units. An image and color of the component are displayed in indoors through a part of sunshine running through the component. The component is formed by a Japanese paper, varnished paper or a synthetic resin film.    USE - Transmission-type photovoltaic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator scatters the sunshine into soft light when passes through the thin sheet component, thus emerging the mottled pattern of the Japanese paper, and changing the indoor space more soft. The generator improves the decoration of the indoor side face.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a transmission-type photovoltaic generator.    Transparent back panel (1)    Transmission thin sheet component (2)    Solar cell units (3)    Transparent surface panel (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat-insulated plastic underlay (1) vertically hung on an outer wall of a high building. The underlay is fixedly mounted with a water inlet pipe (2) and a water outlet pipe (3) for connecting with a water tank, where the water inlet and outlet pipes are PVC composite tubes. Multiple flexible heat collecting tubes (4) i.e. silica gel tubes, are hung between the water inlet and outlet pipes, and are respectively connected with water inlet and outlet pipes. A water flow balancing device is provided at a joint of the water outlet pipe.    USE - Flexible heat collecting device for a solar water heater in a high building.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the vertical and fixed design, which satisfies the requirement of safe installation and popularization of the high building. The device utilizes the materials having solar absorption and heat resistant properties, to serve the function of a solar water heater. The device avoids the overheating under the continuous shinning due to low heat resistance of a flexible heat collecting tube. The structure of the water tank and flexible heat collecting tube provides convenience for installation and placement of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flexible heat collecting device for a solar water heater.    Heat-insulated plastic underlay (1)    Water inlet pipe (2)    Water outlet pipe (3)    Flexible heat collecting tube (4)    Screw (51)
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 - Composition with enhanced proton conductivity, comprises: a polymer with an ionizable group (A) containing a proton; and carbon nanostructures functionalized with ionizable group (B) containing a proton.    USE - The composition is useful in polymer fuel electrolyte cells, hydrogen sensors and electrodes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition: shows enhanced proton conductivity; achieves improved power density values and aid in reducing the cost of fuel/kW in fuel cell applications; improves electrode-electrolyte interface; and increases mechanical stability of the membrane.
NOVELTY - The solar panel assembly has a solar panel (810) with non-light receiving surface. A V-shaped elongated support element (820) has flexible portions which are extended outward from a horizontal base portion, and horizontal panel mounting portions which are extended outward from the flexible portions. A moisture resistant adhesive bonding sheet such as acrylic-based double sided tape is provided for attaching the support element which spans length of the solar panel, to the non-light receiving surface of the solar panel.    USE - Solar panel assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar panel assembly can be simplified and the manufacturing cost of the solar panel assembly can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar panel support attachment module;    (2) method of attaching support element to solar panel;    (3) solar panel support assembly; and    (4) method of mounting solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the solar panel.    Support rail (805)    Solar panel (810)    Support bracket (815)    Elongated support element (820)    End bracket (830)
NOVELTY - The collector has an external tube whose end is connected with an end of an internal tube by melting and sintering to form a vacuum sealing space between the external tube and the internal tube that is made of metal. An outer wall of a closed end of the internal tube is clamped with a spring clamp. An outer edge of the spring clamp resists against an inner wall of the external tube. An outer layer of the spring clamp is equipped with a heat resisting material that is made of heat-resistant rubber, polyurethane or asbestos. The spring clamp is equipped with a gas eliminating agent.    USE - High-efficient, scale-free and leak-proof tubular solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has high heat conduction, is light in weight, and avoids damage. The collector has high economic benefit and long service life, and avoids curvature change and axial expansion of a surface of a corrugated tube. The collector avoids a scale from dropping off, has the internal tube that can be cleaned easily, and avoids washing of the tube wall completely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high-efficient, scale-free and leak-proof tubular solar collector.
NOVELTY - The station has heat pipes forming solar panels, and water pipes connected with a water storage tank and a lower supporting part that are installed on an installing frame to form a solar battery generating unit. Two adjacent water pipes are connected with a connecting tube part. The water pipe at the most external side is fixed with a water switch. The water pipe closer to a side of the water storage tank is connected with the water storage tank through a temperature detect switch.    USE - Home photovoltaic power station.    ADVANTAGE - The station realizes photoelectric-photo-thermal integration and permits superposition for power generation and heat utilization to improve the whole effect of the solar utilization at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a home photovoltaic power station.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic structure comprises an electrode of transparent substrate coated with high work function metal, a cast film of non-conjugated conductive polymer and electron acceptor formed on electrode, and a second electrode of low work function metal applied on the film.    USE - Photovoltaic structure for photodetectors or solar set.    ADVANTAGE - When exposed to light, the photovoltaic structure can generate electricity or voltage of greater than 100 mV for light intensity of 5 mW/cm2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic structure.
NOVELTY - The module has a transparent substrate and a transparent solar cell part provided in a transparent solar cell. The transparent substrate is provided with two surfaces, and the transparent solar cell part is provided on one of the surfaces of the transparent substrate. An optical filter membrane is provided on the transparent solar cell, and an anti-reflection layer is formed between the optical filter membrane and the transparent substrate, and between the transparent substrate and the transparent solar cell part.    USE - Transparent solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a transparent solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The module has an optical transparent substrate provided with a transparent substrate and an optical light filter membrane that is located on a surface of the transparent substrate. A transparent solar battery is orderly provided with two electrodes, a photoelectric conversion layer, and another transparent substrate. The former transparent substrate is fixed between the optical light filter membrane and the transparent solar battery. An insulating layer is made of materials including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyvinyl butyral.    USE - Transparent solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a transparent solar battery module.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent conductive film formed on a substrate to extract electric energy, and a P-type semiconductor layer formed on the transparent conductive film to produce a cavity. An N-type semiconductor layer is formed above an intrinsic semiconductor layer to produce electrons. An energy gap of the intrinsic semiconductor layer is larger than an energy gap of the N-type layer. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is made of amorphous silicon germanium, microcrystalline silicon geranium and polycrystalline silicon germanium, and the substrate is made of glass, quartz and plastic.    USE - Silicon thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell expands the absorption range of the wavelength of light utilizing a thin film of different materials, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is formed above the P-type semiconductor layer to produce electrons, thus improving the electrical property of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a silicon thin film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Binder comprises mixture of ethylene-vinyl ester of carboxylic acid (A) and polyolefin (B) comprising functional monomer, where the mass ratio ((B)/(A)+(B)) is 0.05-1, preferably 0.05-0.5.    USE - The binder is useful for preparing the multilayer structure, which is useful for preparing solar panels and laminated glass (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The binder has good adhesion properties, and is transparent and easy to implement, hence cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a multilayer structure comprising a layer formed by the binder and a support comprising glass, polymer, metal or silicon crystals, where the binder is directly contacting with the support; and    (2) a process for preparing the structure, comprising applying the binder layer on the support, where the layer of the binder is present under a film form.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell provided with an anode, a membrane or polymer dielectric and a cathode, and a non-metal shell designed in a square shape, a round shape or an oval shape. The non-metal shell is made of organic polymer materials such as plastic, rubber and fiber, and inorganic materials containing carbon black, titanium dioxide, alumina, silicon oxide, calcium carbonate, fiber glass and French chalk. The organic polymer materials are made of olefin polymer or polycondensate that contains nylon, polyester, phenolic resin, epoxy resin and polysiloxane.    USE - Lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The safety performance and electrochemical performance of the battery are ensured efficiently. The battery has low manufacturing cost and consumes low energy, and is convenient to recycle. The battery can be designed with different colors according to needs. The battery has high stability, high handling quality and better reproducibility.
NOVELTY - The cone has a cylinder connected with a conical table through an arc connection, and middle part inlayed with a vertically-penetrated nut.    USE - Water tank sealing foaming plug cone for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The cone eliminates the edges and corners and effectively improves expansion and sealing effect. The cone can smoothly enter the leather bowl to expand the bowl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a water tank sealing foaming plug cone.
NOVELTY - An iron toluenesulfonate hexahydrate is dissolved in alcohol. Then, lithium iron phosphate powder is dispersed the in the mixture using ultrasonic treatment, placed in a closed vessel and the temperature of the mixture is controlled within -4 degrees C to 8 degrees C. Further, pyrrole monomer is added to the mixture, continuously stirred such that the pyrrole monomer is polymerized on the surface of the lithium iron phosphate, filtered, washed, baked, ground and sifted, to obtain polypyrrole-coated lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Manufacture of polypyrrole-coated lithium iron phosphate for battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and efficiently provides polypyrrole-coated lithium iron phosphate with excellent high-temperature cyclical stability and multiplying power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An iron toluenesulfonate hexahydrate is dissolved in alcohol until the concentration is 20-40 weight%. Then, lithium iron phosphate powder is dispersed the in the mixture using ultrasonic treatment, placed in a closed vessel and the temperature of the mixture is controlled within -4 degrees C to 8 degrees C. Further, pyrrole monomer is added to the mixture, continuously stirred for 20-60 minutes such that the pyrrole monomer is polymerized on the surface of the lithium iron phosphate, filtered, washed for 3-5 times with alcohol, baked at 70-80 degrees C, ground and sifted, to obtain polypyrrole-coated lithium iron phosphate. The weight ratio of the lithium iron phosphate powder with respect to iron toluenesulfonate hexahydrate is 1:0.5-2.5. The mol ratio of pyrrole monomer and iron toluenesulfonate hexahydrate is 1:2.0-2.5.
NOVELTY - The combination has a solar battery board brick (1) provided with base plates. A pin hole is formed in the middle of each base plate. A cross-shaped/T-shaped/L-shaped locator is provided with right-angle side bowls, and is fixed to an outer surface of a building via a locating screw. The solar battery board brick clings to the outer surface of the building. A corner e.g. round corner, of the solar battery board brick is blocked into the corresponding right-angle side bowl of the locator, where the locator is made of stainless steel.    USE - Solar battery board brick and mounting device combination for use in an outer surface of a building (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combination is easy to fasten, reliable to use, and prevented from damage without utilizing water. The combination receives solar energy at maximum level to generate electric power by clinging the solar battery board brick to the outer surface of the building via the mounting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery board brick and mounting device combination.    Solar battery board brick (1)    Mounting device (2)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a motor (108) e.g. Lorentz force motor, mechanically coupled to a movable barrier (111) e.g. slide gate, and a controller sending a control signal to the motor to move the barrier in response to a sensing signal received from a sensor (105) e.g. inductive loop sensor. A battery (103) supplies power to the controller and the motor. A housing encloses the battery and the motor, where an external surface of the housing includes a photovoltaic film to supply power to the battery. A connector of the film is connected to a connector coupled to the controller, motor and battery.    USE - Controlled access system for airways, waterways and pipelines for controlling fluid or gas flow. Uses include but are not limited to large compound, small residence, industrial site, agricultural site, roadway system and parking structure.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides efficient power supply to access systems in remote areas in an efficient and cost effective manner without need of power lines or wires, and is sanitary and environmental friendly. The photovoltaic power source is directly connected to a voltage regulator, so as to prevent damage to the various components while providing the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a controlled access system in which a photovoltaicly powered movable barrier operator utilizes an articulated arm to actuate a swing gate, comprising an operator housing treated or printed with a photovoltaic film to generate an electrical power source.    Access system (100)    Photovoltaic power source (101)    Charger (102)    Battery (103)    CPU (104)    Sensors (105)    Motor drive (107)    Motor (108)    Gear box (109)    Output shaft (110)    Movable barrier (111)
NOVELTY - The device has a holding element (3) fixed at a C-profile (2) by a screw (4) and a slot nut and pressing a beam or bar on a surface of the C-profile. An insert (6) is insertable into the C-profile, and has a wall (7) comprising a through-hole (8) for holding the screw and a recess e.g. trough, for the nut. The nut or recess is movable in a direction of a base (11) of the C-profile by exerting pressure on the screw against a force of a spring device. A locking- or clamping unit is supported in the insert, and is gripped under side rails (12a, 12b) of the C-profile based on movement of the nut.    USE - Fixing device for fixing a beam or bar of photovoltaic modules at a C-profile of a carrier rail on a roof and facade of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the device enables the carrier rail to be mounted on the roof in a simple manner, thus permitting the beam or bar of the solar- or photovoltaic modules to be mounted on the roof in a simple, secure, time-efficient and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a section of a carrier rail with a C-profile and a fixing device.    C-profile (2)    Holding element (3)    Screw (4)    Insert (6)    Wall (7)    Through-hole (8)    Base (11)    Side rails (12a, 12b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell assembly back film has a first layer having 0.05-0.40 millimeter (mm) thickness, a second layer having 0.05-0.20 mm thickness, a third layer having 0.05-0.30 mm thickness and a fourth layer having 0.05-0.20 mm thickness. The first layer is ethylene-acetic acid ethylene copolymer (EVA) film layer, the second layer is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film layer, the third layer is high performance fiber (HPF) base cloth layer, and the fourth layer is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film layer. The HPF base cloth layer is made by weaving carbon fibers, Kevlar fibers or glass fibers.    USE - Solar cell assembly back film.    ADVANTAGE - The back film is provided with low water absorption performance and separating performance for resisting aging, resisting corrosion, resisting solvent, resisting pollution and is hydrophobic. Effectively prevents medium from eroding the EVA and the solar cell plate. The elasticity of the EVA is combined with the robustness of the PTFE to provide strong vibration resistance and comprehensive protecting function for the cell plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial perspective view of the solar cell assembly back film.
NOVELTY - The device has a gel filling pot (4) fixed above a battery (5), and a gel containing pool (3) fixed above the gel filling pot. The gel containing pool is internally equipped with a single-lattice colloidal container (8), and a gel injection quantity adjusting device (7) is fixed above the single-lattice colloidal container. The single-lattice colloidal container is equipped with an opening at a lower part. The single-lattice colloidal container is internally equipped with a closed piston (9), which is controlled through a manual control reversal valve.    USE - Quantitative liquid separating device for gel injection of a colloidal rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be conveniently manufactured with low cost. The device allows for a simple gel injection process, and allows multiple batteries to be injected at the same time, thus providing high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a quantitative liquid separating device.    Gel containing pool (3)    Gel filling pot (4)    Battery (5)    Gel injection quantity adjusting device (7)    Single-lattice colloidal container (8)    Closed piston (9)
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 (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 tester has a feeding clamp, discharging clamp, battery moving robot, robot discharging a battery to a testing station, battery overturning device, vacuum gripping device transferring the battery and a battery discharge conveyer belt separately arranged on a stand. A battery thickness testing device includes a set of hot pressing mechanisms and a set of cold pressing mechanisms. The hot and cold pressing mechanisms and the battery thickness testing device are separately arranged on the stand. A hot pressing plate is arranged on a guiding rail guiding block, correspondingly.    USE - Hot and cold pressing thickness tester for a polymer lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The tester tests the hot and cold pressing thickness of the polymer lithium ion battery in a consistent manner, thus improving the quality of the polymer lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a hot and cold pressing thickness tester.
NOVELTY - The panel has pairs of sheets (2) joined so as to define liquid passageways for heat exchange liquid and comprise an array of passageways (7) connecting plenum chambers (5, 6). The pair of sheets (10) is connected together at edges to define an inflation envelope by connecting webs of plastic sheet material. An inflation nozzle is provided for inflating the inflation envelope so that the sheets are spaced apart from the liquid passageways. A fluid entry connector (8) and a fluid discharge connector (9) are provided at or near opposite corners of the panel.    USE - Inflatable solar heat collector panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar heat collector panel is inexpensive, has lightweight and is easy to use. The panel can be stored in a collapsed state and inflated in situ with higher thermal efficiency. The pocketed construction of the inflation envelope provides excellent heat insulation, because an air chamber of significant width is formed over the entire footprint of the plenum chambers and the connecting channels, with no low areas along the edges of the connecting channels, and because internal air circulation due to potential convection currents is reduced by the connecting webs which divide the envelope into a series of confined air zones.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of inflatable solar heat collector panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the plan view of the sheets and sectional view of the heat collector panel.    Sheets (2,10)    Plenum chambers (5,6)    Passageways (7)    Fluid entry connector (8)    Fluid discharge connector (9)
NOVELTY - The sign has multiple displays made from waterproof material such as metal or extruded plastic that incorporates LED panel inside. The sign is 140 millimeter long and 140 millimeter wide and has sufficient thickness to house the electronic components. The LED panel can be actuated by a simple slide switch by the power sources like solar panel at the base of display sign, electrical cable that can be wired to the Vehicle electrical system, and rechargeable battery.    USE - Light emitting diode (LED ) illuminated display sign used on motor vehicles e.g. cars to display L-Plate such as learners plate, Green P-Plate and Red P-Plate.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a LED illuminated display sign that is visible at night and in poor light conditions such as rain and heavy fog.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sign has multiple displays made from waterproof material such as metal or extruded plastic that incorporates LED panel inside. The sign is 140 millimeter long and 140 millimeter wide and has sufficient thickness to house the electronic components. The LED panel can be actuated by a simple slide switch by the power sources like solar panel at the base of display sign, electrical cable that can be wired to the Vehicle electrical system, and rechargeable battery. The LED display plate employs a 4-way switch technology that allows the sign to change the color display. When at position one, a green P-display is displayed while a red P-display is displayed when at position two. When at position three, the plate will display a Yellow background and a black L-display, and color display is turned off when at position four.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery cell including arcuate portions. A battery housing (3) is configured to store the battery cell. The battery housing has main and reverse walls having opening portions for exposing respective major surface portions of the battery cell to the outside. Each opening portion is formed internally of outer edges of the battery housing. The sidewalls and back wall of the battery housing are respectively formed into U-shaped cross sections.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for digital still camera. Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium polymer battery for electronic device such as notebook personal computer, cellular phone, video camera, portable audio device, personal handy-phone system, personal digital assistant, and minidisk (MD) player.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a battery that is capable of increasing battery capacity by increasing the battery cell volume. The strength of the battery housing can be improved and exterior deformation and damage of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Battery housing (3)    Battery cover (4)    Exterior film (5)    Positive terminal portion (61)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material (1) consists of a polymer with crystallinity such as polyester resin and a cavity (100) formed inside the solar sealing material. The ratio of average length of cavity in orientation direction (L) in micrometer with respect to average length of cavity in thickness direction (r) in micrometer orthogonally crossed to orientation direction is 10 or more.    USE - Solar cell sealing material for solar cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy manufacturing of solar cell apparatus that is lightweight and excellent in failure durability since solar cell sealing material is lightweight, and excellent in durability and electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the solar cell sealing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the aspect-ratio of a solar cell sealing material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell sealing material (1)    Surface (1a)    Cavity (100)    Average length of cavity in orientation direction (L)    Average length of cavity in thickness direction (r)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has fusion fine powdery silicon formed on a substrate by thermal spraying operation. The P-type and N-type impurities are injected in silicon for forming a PN junction on the substrate. The activation process and electrode formation process are formed after the formation of PN junction.    USE - Solar cell for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The production process is simplified, an inexpensive installation is required and an environment friendly process is performed by enabling usage of paper as a substrate material instead of expensive substrate and eliminating the need for performing several chemical processing operations and a high temperature process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the superimposition diagram of each mask for forming PN junction and metal layer.
NOVELTY - The toilet has two sector arc shaped sliding/movable doors fixed into arch shaped sliding grooves/lead rails of an umbrella-type top frame and a pedestal. Handles and door locks are fixed on inner and outer sides of the doors. An umbrella-type roof is embedded at an upper end of the frame. A cone device and a time selector are fixed at a side of an arc shaped panel. A solar energy water heater and a solar energy battery plate are fixed to an umbrella-type inclined face of the roof. The panel, the doors, the roof, the pedestal and the frame are made of plastics, fiber glasses, woods or metals.    USE - Commercial movable toilet such as umbrella type commercial movable toilet, semicircular shaped commercial movable toilet, oval commercial movable toilet and square commercial movable toilet (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a commercial center, a commercial pedestrian street, a scouring bath center, a gymnasium and an amusement park in a city and a town.    ADVANTAGE - The toilet enables the people to get bath with hot water or cold water conveniently in summer and winter, and satisfies the need of the people. The toilet saves water resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a commercial movable toilet.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a planar thermal tube and a heat collecting water tank to collect solar energy. The planar thermal tube is formed with multiple through hole array planar structures. Through holes are filled with liquid working substances. A condensation segment of the planar thermal tube is contacted with an outer wall surface of an inner lining of a heat accumulating water tank. The planar thermal tube radiates the heat by condensation, and transmits the heat to water in the heat accumulating water tank to prepare hot water.    USE - Method for collecting planar solar heat in a heat collector of a water heating system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the planar thermal tube from being eroded by the water in the heat accumulating water tank, thus avoiding the formation of scales on a surface of the collector. The method avoids the nuisance related to tightness between the planar thermal tube and the heat accumulating water tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a planar solar water heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a planar solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - The battery storage tray (100) has a storage unit (110) with a height of peripheral frame (115) exceeding the height of battery (130). A partition element for separating the battery in the storage unit (120) is set with the height greater than 50% of height of battery and less than the height of peripheral frame of storage unit. The storage unit and partition element covers the metal material with an insulating resin.    USE - Battery storage tray for storing lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to drive power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, notebook computer and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of battery storage tray is improved so that the spreading of fire and abnormal over heating to the surrounding battery due to burst of malfunctioning battery can be prevented by providing partition element with the height is greater than preset percentage of the height of battery and less than the height of storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery storage tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective and sectional views of battery storage tray.    Battery storage tray (100)    Storage unit (110)    Bottom face unit (112)    Peripheral frame (115)    Partitioning element (120)    Battery (130)
NOVELTY - The system has vacuum tube solar energy collectors (1) located on the surface of the soil to collect the solar energy for heating the fluid such as mixture of water and engine oil in the pipes. The heated fluid is conveyed to a fluid tank (2) located under soil through a pump (P1). The maximum temperature of hot fluid in the tank is 90-99 degrees C. The hot fluid in the tank is conveyed to under soil pipe systems (3) having different length pipes through pump (P2). The land, rock and salt mass in contact with pipe system containing hot water are heated by convection.    USE - Under soil heating system that enables use of heat energy stored under the soil later in particularly, winter months for heating enclosed locations and prevention of icing on roads, for meeting hot water and heating needs in single-story, multi-story houses, hotels, hammams, thermal facilities, official and private building, swimming pool, installed at airport runways, highways, for constructing public buildings such as hospital, schools, military station and facilities, for constructing green houses.    ADVANTAGE - Since the land, rock and salt masses in contact with pipe system are heated, the icing on the airport runways or roads is prevented during winter season. The distortion of natural resources, the contamination due to fossil fuels and the emission of harmful gas such as carbon dioxide gas are prevented by using solar energy. The usage of external energy device is prevented by using solar battery of one to two kilo watt. Green houses can be constructed in any climates by using under soil heating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for realization of under soil heating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the under soil heating system.    Solar energy collectors (1)    Fluid tank (2)    Under soil pipe systems (3)    Connection component (4)    Pumps (P1,P2)
NOVELTY - The electrostatic toy has an electrostatic wand (2) for levitating an object (1). An electrostatic generator is provided in the wand for charging the wand. An electric charge accumulator (3) is provided in the electrostatic generator. The accumulator is arranged at one end of the wand opposite to a handle (4).    USE - Electrostatic toy.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electrical shock in electrostatic can be prevented. The button provided in the toy can be easily operated by the user using single hand. The levitating object is made of dielectric material, so that weight of the levitating object is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrostatic toy.    Levitating object (1)    Electrostatic wand (2)    Charge accumulator (3)    Handle (4)    Button (5)
NOVELTY - The mold has a pin hole plate (23) and a die cavity template (5) penetrated on a static mold guide column. The die cavity template is fixed on the pin hole plate that is provided with a main channel and a sub-channel communicated with the main channel in a discharging plate (4). A static mold fixing plate (1) is fixed with a discharging nail. A punch-retainer plate is fixed on a moving die plate. A die guide column is penetrated in a push plate and the die cavity template. The static mold fixing plate is fixed with an external hook that is hooked on an elastic block.    USE - Injection mold for a lead-acid battery plastic groove.    ADVANTAGE - The mold removes mold packing phenomena, and has high efficiency. The mold reduces product forming period with higher quality. The mold improves pass percentage with low energy consumption, and improves combined production efficiency more than 80 percent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an injection mold.    Static mold fixing plate (1)    Discharging plate (4)    Die cavity template (5)    Pin hole plate (23)    Sliding limiting hook (25)
NOVELTY - The unit has a lithium ion polymer electric core, and multiple connecting surfaces set with an anode connector and a cathode connector, where the anode connector and the cathode connector are connected with an anode and a cathode of the cell unit, respectively. A cell connector contact adaptation unit is set at a side of an array cell for connecting the array cell and a cell connector. The shape of the connector contact adaptation unit corresponds to the shape of a cell cabin for mounting the array cell.    USE - Cell unit for an array cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit is detachably connected using the anode connector and the cathode connector, thus changing the cell unit at any time, and configuring a mobile phone structure with different types. The cell unit saves the resource and convenient to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an array cell comprising multiple cell units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell unit.
NOVELTY - The device has a seal bolt (1) inserted in an upper port of an acid storage body. A lower port of the acid storage body is provided with an external thread that is matched with an internal thread of a cover bolt of a 6-DGA-120 type rechargeable battery. The lower port of the acid storage body is provided with a seal ring. A gas passage is formed in middle of a bolt body (8). A lower end of the gas passage is provided with a seal cap (4). An upper end of the gas passage is provided with a polypropylene filtering plate (5). A gas cover (7) is fixed in the seal bolt.    USE - Acid storage device for charging a 6-DGA-120 type rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device can efficiently prevent the electrolyte from overflowing, ensure the consistency of the single lattice liquid volume and the density of the battery, and avoid the demand on environment when the battery is charged. The density of the electrolyte can be adjusted to realize the mechanization of density adjustment of the electrolyte. The device can filter acid mist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an acid storage device.    Seal bolt (1)    Seal cap (4)    Polypropylene filtering plate (5)    Gas cover (7)    Bolt body (8)
NOVELTY - The receiver (10) has a support (14) with an interior, and a vessel (12) for supporting a biological culture i.e. bacterial culture. An optical element is arranged to receive light, and to direct the light to the interior of the support, in which the vessel is mounted. An optical element comprises a director, and another optical element comprises a reflector, where the director comprises a lens (20) i.e. Fresnel-type lens, directing light to the reflector. The reflector comprises a mirror (22) receiving light from the lens, and reflects the light to the vessel.    USE - Solar receiver for a photo-bioreactor that is utilized in a chemical and biological engineering industry. Uses include but are not limited to a food industry, feed industry, pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology industry and water- treatment industry.    ADVANTAGE - The receiver allows light to be directed to the vessel that is sufficient for optimal photosynthetic function of the biological culture. The receiver maintains optimal conditions required to facilitate the bacterial culture to perform a desired function. The receiver facilitates the maximal usage of available light in low-light conditions, and protects the bacterial culture within the photo-bioreactor in intense light conditions, thus maintaining optimal light intensity throughout the photoperiod, and hence facilitating increased efficiency of the photo-bioreactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an array comprising a common pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a solar receiver.    Solar receiver (10)    Vessel (12)    Support (14)    Lens (20)    Mirror (22)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a middle layer (120) having several photovoltaic cells (122), formed below an upper transparent layer (110). The middle layer is encapsulated between lower and upper adhesive layers (140,150). A rigid layer (130) is formed below the lower adhesive layer. A plastic frame is positioned to hold the edges of upper, middle and rigid layers. An adhesion layer (190) is attached to an exposed lower surface of rigid layer to adhere the module to a roofing surface so that the thickness of adhesion layer is equal to that of bottom portion of the frame.    USE - Photovoltaic module e.g. electricity-generating solar panel used in flat roof of factory or residence.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module can be easily installed on the surface of the flat roof directly so that the additional steps required for installing can be avoided and the installation cost can be reduced. The photovoltaic cells in the middle layer can be directly exposed to sunlight without exposed to moisture and other climatic conditions by the formation of upper transparent layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (100)    Upper transparent layer (110)    Middle layer (120)    Photovoltaic cells (122)    Rigid layer (130)    Lower adhesive layer (140)    Upper adhesive layer (150)    Adhesion layer (190)
NOVELTY - Organic or organic/inorganic hybrid photovoltaic conversion device (I) comprises: a photoactive polymer; fullerene C60 (C60) (4); soluble or dispersible single or multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) (5); and an electrode adapted to collect current.    USE - Used as organic or organic/inorganic hybrid photovoltaic conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The devices have increased power conversion efficiencies, at low cost and have high electron transport capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for making (I) comprising synthesizing soluble or dispersible single or multiwalled CNTs, preparing a complex of C60 and the CNTs, incorporating the C60-CNT complex in a polymer, solvent vapor annealing, and thermal annealing; and    (2) a thermal and vapor solvent annealed (I) comprising a polymer as an electron donator, C60 as an electron acceptor, and CNTs as a means of electron transport to at least one electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a poly(3-hexylthiophene):C60-single wall carbon nanotubes composite.    Light irradiation (1)    Interface (2)    Electron transfer (3)    C60 (4)    Carbon nanotubes. (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an elongated flexible support (20) including a central portion (21) between lateral side portions (23), where the central portion laterally spans a vent opening with the side portions fixable to a roof (32) on opposite sides of the vent opening. A set of flexible heat exchange tubes (22) is secured to the central portion of the support, so that the air flow through the vent opening transfers energy from the air to a working fluid circulating in the tubes, where the assembly is installed over the vent opening.    USE - Energy recovery assembly for use in an energy recovery system (claimed) for attachment to a roof of a structure.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly efficiently recovers the energy from the air space beneath the roof structure without installing the equipment in an attic space or extensive modification of the roof structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a heat exchange assembly comprising a set of connectors    (2) an integrated roof ridge vent and heat exchange assembly combination for attachment to a roof of a structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a roof structure of a heat exchange assembly.    Heat exchange assembly (10)    Elongated flexible support (20)    Central portion (21)    Heat exchange tube (22)    Lateral side portion (23)    Roof ridge opening (30)    Roof (32)
NOVELTY - A power indicator indicates a power level retained by battery pack. A reed switch controls the turn ON/OFF of power from the battery pack to illuminator and power indicator. A magnet is arranged in a movable cover plate, so that movement of magnet over preset position operates the reed switch.    USE - Multi-function switch for battery pack of portable lighting system used in military applications. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the multi-function switch can be improved. The comfort of user at the time of using portable lighting system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the high intensity discharge light.    Ballast assembly (14)    Connector end (18)    Conductor plate (29)    Jack plug (52)    Jack (54)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a rechargeable power source (36) i.e. solar cell array, for supplying electrical energy to a rechargeable electrical storage device e.g. battery, where the source is mounted on a support rod sub-assembly (30) e.g. metal rod. A removable lamp module (20) illuminates a light emitting component e.g. LED, when the module is physically separated and electrically disconnected from the sub-assembly. The sub-assembly provides mechanical support to the source when the lamp module is mounted to the sub-assembly, and when the lamp module is physically separated from the sub-assembly.    USE - Portable rechargeable light assembly i.e. portable rechargeable solar light, for illuminating indoors and outdoors. Uses include but are not limited to a lawn, yard, garden and walkway.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable light module can be charged in sunlight while a support rod is in a lawn or garden, and can be used to illuminate indoors, where solar energy is not available. The assembly allows a lamp to illuminate even if not connected to its solar cell array and support rod. The assembly enables user to easily remove and replace the lamp module, and to disconnect lamp module from the support rod and recharging solar cell array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for using an outdoor rechargeable light assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rechargeable light assembly when the lamp module is removed from the support rod and recharging power source.    Removable lamp module (20)    Translucent lens (22)    Housing base (24)    Support rod sub-assembly (30)    Rechargeable power source (36)
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 - A lithium-ion battery (10) has positive electrode (20) comprising current collector (22) and active material (I) (24), and negative electrode (30) comprising current collector (32) active material (II) (34) and active material (III). The active material (II) comprises lithium titanate material, and active material (III) is chosen from lithium manganate, lithium-vanadium oxide, lithium-metal-manganese oxide vanadium oxide, molybdenum trioxide, titanium disulfide, tungsten dioxide, molybdenum dioxide and/or ruthenium oxide.    USE - Battery is used as power supply for implantable medical device, laptop computer, cellular phone, mobile phone and cordless phone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent corrosion resistance, battery performance, and charging and discharging property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion battery has positive electrode comprising current collector and active material (I), and negative electrode comprising current collector second active material (II) and active material (III). The active material (II) comprises lithium titanate material, and active material (III) is chosen from lithium manganate, lithium-vanadium oxide (LixVO2, where x is 0.05-0.4), lithium-metal-manganese oxide (LiMxMn(2-x)O4, where M is metal and x is 1 or less), vanadium oxide (V6O13, V3O8, V2O5), molybdenum trioxide, titanium disulfide, tungsten dioxide, molybdenum dioxide and/or ruthenium oxide, and has charging and discharging capacity below corrosion potential of current collector of negative electrode and above decomposition potential of active material (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of lithium-ion battery.    Lithium-ion battery (10)    Positive electrode (20)    Positive current collector (22)    Positive active material (24)    Negative electrode (30)    Negative current collector (32)    Negative active material (34)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has a set of collector tubes (3) arranged in a tub-shaped housing (2). Distributor/collecting tubes stay in connection with the collector tubes. The distributor/collecting tubes supply fluid to collectors and discharge the fluid from the collectors, where the fluid flows through the collector tubes. Reflectors are associated with the collector tubes, where the reflectors are formed by the housing. The housing is made of a sunlight-reflective material and is designed as a single piece. The distributor/collecting tubes and the collector tubes are designed as coaxial tubes.    USE - Solar collector for converting energy of absorbed radiation into heat of absorption.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is designed in such a manner to form a supporting component for a tube construction and form the reflectors for the collector tubes, thus simplifying the structure of the solar heat collector, while reducing the number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a spatial perspective view of a solar collector with a housing and collector tubes.    Solar collector (1)    Tub-shaped housing (2)    Collector tubes (3)    Front wall (4)    Housing section (5)    Bottom wall (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device (10) comprises first electrode (12), electron donor layer in electrical contact with the first electrode, an electron acceptor layer in contact with the electron donor layer across an interface having shape defined by columnar structure (18) grown by oblique angle deposition; and second electrode (14) in electrical contact with the electron acceptor layer.    USE - As a photovoltaic device, e.g. columnar photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The columnar array comprises transparent conducting oxide (TCO) which is optically transparent, allowing most incident light to pass through, yet provides a continuous electrical conduction path. The large interfacial area of the TCO microstructures provides efficient excitonic photovoltaic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a photovoltaic device involving providing substrate (19), growing a columnar structure on the substrate using oblique angle deposition, and coating the columnar structure with at least one conformal coatings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (10)    First electrode (12)    Second electrode (14)    Columnar structure (18)    Substrate (19)    Coating (20)
NOVELTY - Multilayer film of A/B/C structure comprises a first layer of composition A comprising a fluoropolymer, a second layer of composition B comprising a filled fluoropolymer, and a third layer of composition C comprising a fluoropolymer, where the first and the third layers have a melting point of 150 degrees C, measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and in that the transmittance in visible light is less than 30% for a multilayer film thickness of 25 mu m.    USE - The multilayer film is useful in a photovoltaic cell back panel of an assembled cell, a technical textile or a metal (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multi layer film has: good resistance to weathering, radiation and chemicals; good flexibility and good tensile strength; good resistance to aging under UV light; good heat resistance; excellent resistance to solvent in adhesives used for construction of photovoltaic cells back panel; and good thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic cell comprising the film in the back panel of the assembled cell.
NOVELTY - Binder comprises a mixture of carboxylic acid vinyl ethylene-ester copolymer (A) and polyolefin (B) containing a functional monomer, where the mass ratio of (B)/(A)+(B) is 0.05-1.    USE - The binder is useful in photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The binder: has good adhesive property for adhering to a number of supports in photovoltaic modules, and improved transparency and electrical resistivity; and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a multilayer structure comprising a layer formed by the binder, and at least one support comprising glass, polymer, metal or silicon crystals, where binder is directly contact with the support.
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 fuel cell (100) generates primary amount of heat by electric power generation in anode pole (10) or electrolytic membrane (1). The secondary amount of heat smaller than primary amount of heat is generated in the anode pole or electrolytic membrane. A heat transfer portion (21) imparts heat and water storage section (25) stores water for absorbing the heat imparted from the heat transfer portion.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lack of moisture content of solid polymer electrolyte membrane is suppressed and the electric power is generated continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Anode pole (10)    Heat transfer portion (21)    Water storage section (25)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has current collection plates (5,6) to electrically connect adjacent electrode and electrode integration elements. The plates have layer (51a) made of corrosion-resistant metal that is arranged between the base layer (51) and corrosion-resistant material layer (52), and another layer (51b) is made of high-conductivity metal.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for power supply of personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic conductivity is improved and is maintained over a long period of time, by the current collection plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model of current collection plates.    Current collection plates (5,6)    Base layer (51)    Layers (51a,51b)    Corrosion-resistant material layer (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing electroconductive particles (21), hydrophobic particles (22) and volatile solution (23) to form a paste material (20), and refrigerating the paste material. The frozen paste material is provided over the surface of a base material (10). The frozen paste material is heated by a heater (40), so as to impregnate the particles into the base material. The impregnated base material is baked.    USE - Method of manufacturing diffusion layered structure for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diffused layered structure can be manufactured at reduced cost and the energy efficiency of the layered structure can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views explaining the process involved in manufacturing diffusion layered structure.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (10)    Paste material (20)    Electroconductive particle (21)    Hydrophobic particle (22)    Volatile solution (23)    Heater (40)
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 optical-functional composite material has a photocatalyst material and functional material conjugated by photocatalyst material. The volume density of functional material spaced apart from single surface of photocatalyst material to a predetermined depth is high.    USE - Optical-functional composite material is used for optical storage battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical-functional composite material can reconcile the expansion of optical absorption area of photocatalyst and expansion of contact area of photocatalyst and functional material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an optical storage battery in which an electrolyte is provided between counter electrode and optical electrical storage electrode which has the photocatalyst material ; and    (2) manufacture of optical-functional composite material, which involves mixing photocatalyst material and functional material, decomposing a portion of functional material by irradiating ultraviolet light to single surface of photocatalyst material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of optical-functional composite material.    Substrate (11)    Photocatalyst particles (12)    Conductive polymer (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking and forming the porous layer (2) on the electrode (1). A protective layer (7) for preventing contact of material of electrodes (1,3), and semiconductor layer (5) is formed on the porous layer before the formation of electrode (3). The protective layer is formed by using organic polymer or organic oligomer material, and using ionic liquid.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric transducer such as dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact of material of electrodes, and semiconductor layer are prevented by protective layer, short circuit occurring between electrodes and semiconductor layer is prevented and highly reliable transducer can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the photoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrodes (1,3)    Porous layer (2)    Semiconductor layer (5)    Intermediate layer (6)    Protective layer (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging the protective layer (20) on the metal support structure (10) made of ferrite type stainless steel having gas-permeability. The oxide electrode (30) is arranged on the protective layer. Baking process is performed to bake the oxide electrode and the protective layer in oxidizing atmosphere.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the baking process is performed after the arrangement of the protective layer, the oxidation of the metal support structure is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal support structure (10)    Hole (12)    Protective layer (20)    Oxide electrode (30)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has catalyst electrode layer including catalyst metallic particles (22) supported on electronic conductor (21) such as carbon. Proton-conductive resin structure including two or more types of proton-conductive resin (23,24) of different molecular weights is formed covering the conductor. The molecular weight of proton-conductive resin formed in the conductor side is smaller than the molecular weight of proton-conductive resin formed in the outer side. The conductor side proton-conductive resin is partially fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbon electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) for use as battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bondability and shape stability of membrane electrodes can be improved by the use of aromatic hydrocarbon electrolyte. Thus, the catalyst area can be efficiently utilized for power generation, and battery output can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the catalyst metallic particles supported on electronic conductor.    Electronic conductor (21)    Catalyst metallic particle (22)    Proton-conductive resins (23,24)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane is prepared, and one porous electrode in which a catalyst and electrolyte are mixed is overlapped with the electrolytic membrane. The electrolytic membrane and the electrode are joined by pressurizing a laminated portion. The laminated portion on whose one surface the electrode is formed is heated, so that the direction of other surface of the laminated portion becomes high temperature.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of adhesiveness between the electrolytic membrane and electrode resulted from the water content supplied while joining the membrane and electrode is suppressed. The crushing of the electrode while joining is suppressed, so that the performance of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode electrically conductive regions (11,12) are located on a surface of board (1). A positive electrode active element (3), solid electrolyte (5), and negative electrode active element (6) are stacked to form electrical storage unit. A positive electrode penetration portion (21) and negative electrode penetration portion (22) having inner surface conductive portion (9), are provided in the board so that the conductive pins (7) are inserted into the positive electrode penetration portion and negative electrode penetration portion.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. primary battery, secondary battery, and electrical double layer capacitor for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - A thin electrical storage device that has no possibility of short circuit can be provided so that the capability of the battery can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Board (1)    Positive electrode active element (3)    Solid electrolyte (5)    Negative electrode active element (6)    Conductive pins (7)    Inner surface conductive portion (9)    Positive electrode electrically conductive region (11)    Negative electrode electrically conductive region (12)    Positive electrode penetration portion (21)    Negative electrode penetration portion (22)
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 - A polyelectrolyte containing a metal impurity is dissolved in a solvent containing sulfuric acid to obtain a polyelectrolyte solution. The polyelectrolyte is separated from the polyelectrolyte solution.    USE - Purification of polyelectrolyte (claimed) used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides purified polyelectrolyte efficiently and economically, with reduced content of metal impurity. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the purified polyelectrolyte has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A solar cell back surface protective film has biaxial-orientation polyester film comprising polyester composition containing 0.1-5 weight% of benzotriazole-type ultraviolet absorber.    USE - Film is used as back surface protective film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film is prevented from deterioration and coloring by ultraviolet ray.
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 solar back sheet (10) has plastic laminated on the surface of metal foil (18) that is pierced in shape of pattern with inner and outer edges (14,15). The metal foils are bonded together by plastic film (17) by sealing a sheet along the edge of the metal foil.    USE - Solar cell back sheet for protecting solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back sheet with excellent gas barrier property and heat dissipation property can be obtained. The bad effects due to the exposure of the metal foil can be prevented. The solar cell back sheet can be manufactured and wound efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell back sheet manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top and sectional views of the solar cell back sheet.    Solar back sheet (10)    Outer edges (14,15)    Junction-box position (16)    Plastic film (17)    Metal foil (18)
NOVELTY - A synthetic resin made transparent cover connected to a case main structure (12) has a transparent portion covering light-receiving surface of solar cell panel connected to battery (23) through an electronic component substrate unit (25). A charging terminal and connectable charging connector (29) are provided at one side of unit (25). The main structure and cover are fitted with fitting surrounding wall portion (15,18) with taper surfaces inclined in direction toward fitting depth direction. The interior space of main structure and cover is sealed in watertight structure.    USE - Charger for portable device such as mobile phone. Can also be used in personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The cover can protect the solar cell panel from damage, and the conversion efficiency of panel is maintained. The permeation of water into the charger can be prevented. The size and thickness of the charger main structure can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the charger for mobile phone.    Case main structure (12)    Fitting surrounding wall portion (15,18)    Battery (23)    Electronic component substrate unit (25)    Connectable charging connector (29)
NOVELTY - The plate (6) has a channel structure (13) for channelizing reaction reactants and/or reaction products of a fuel cell (2). A channel (14) of the channel structure in the bipolar plate is burned. The channel of the channel structure has an undercut, and/or a diaphragm is arranged in the channel, where the channel is radially formed broader at a channel base in a longitudinal extension than in an area of a channel surface opening. A channel height includes a value between 0.1 millimeter and 2 millimeter.    USE - Bipolar plate for use in a membrane-electrode arrangement of a fuel cell i.e. hydrogen fuel cell. Can also be used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell and electro-chemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The channel structure is provided for channelizing reaction reactants and/or reaction products of the fuel cell, where the channel of the channel structure in the bipolar plate is burned, thus accelerating a structuring process regarding the desired channel structures and reducing the cost of the structuring process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane-electrode arrangement with a bipolar plate between an anode and a cathode of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (2)    Bipolar plates (6, 7)    Contact surfaces (11, 12)    Channel structure (13)    Channel (14)
NOVELTY - The radiating holder has a framework that is fixed with supporting rods (1) at four corners of the bottom face. Several vertical rods (2) with rubber anti-skid pads (4), and longitudinal rods (3) with hollow structures are arranged in the framework. Several through-holes (5) are formed corresponding to vertical rods at the side of the longitudinal rods. A radiating circuit including series-connected micro-fan, battery and switch is installed inside the longitudinal rods.    USE - Radiating holder for notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the radiating holder is simplified and the radiating holder can be carried easily and conveniently. The radiation effect of the notebook computer can be improved and the lifetime of the notebook computer can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the radiating holder.    Supporting rods (1)    Vertical rods (2)    Longitudinal rods (3)    Pads (4)    Through-holes (5)
NOVELTY - The heater has a loop pipeline provided with a water inlet corresponding to a low level and a water outlet corresponding to a high level. A plate structured loop frame is encircled by the pipeline. A heat collector is arranged in the frame, and comprises multiple horizontally arranged heat collecting tubes i.e. glass vacuum heat collecting tubes, connected in parallel. An end of each tube is arranged in the pipeline to execute heat transfer with the pipeline. An expanding kettle for adjusting pressure and an exhaust valve for pressure release are fixed on the pipeline.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater utilizes the horizontally arranged heat collecting tubes that are not limited by the angles of the rays of sun, and having larger irradiation area and better heat-collecting effect. The heater eliminates usage of the inclined brackets, thus reducing the cost required for mounting the inclined brackets. The heater is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The heater has a cold water inlet pipeline provided on a heat interchanger (3) and connected with two polyvinyl (PV) tubes that are respectively provided with electric valves (7-10). The electric valve (8) is connected with a water mixing valve (13) by a PV circulating pipeline. A hot water outlet pipeline is connected in parallel with the PV tubes, and the electric valve (10) is connected in series with a self-priming pump (6). The electric valves (7-10) are respectively connected with a controller (11) by a signal wire (12).    USE - Immediate solar heater for use on a wall.    ADVANTAGE - The heater is simple in structure, easy to design, and utilizes effective energy accumulating medium and the efficient heat interchanger. The heater has high absorptivity and high transformation ratio, accumulates energy, heats the water immediately and exhausts the pipelines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an immediate solar heater.    Heat interchanger (3)    Self-priming pump (6)    Electric valves (7-10)    Controller (11)    Signal wire (12)    Water mixing valve (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a filler including an ethylene-vinyl acetate in a compound photovoltaic cell, and cooling the photovoltaic cell. A doped single-crystal silicon impurity, a doped poly-crystal silicon impurity or a doped amorphous silicon impurity is included in the photovoltaic cell. A p-type silicon layer, an n-type silicon layer and an intrinsic silicon layer are formed in amorphous silicon, and a cooling device is located on a surface of a chamber for cooling the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module that is utilized for changing light to electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures reliability of the photovoltaic module by performing the cooling process after lamination process during thermocompression bonding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a cooling process involved in a photovoltaic module manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The sheet (200) has a coolant bag provided with a set of protrusions, where the sheet is adhered to a side of a back plane of a solar battery. The coolant bag circulates the refrigerant or coolant inside the solar battery. A cooling bag is provided with a coolant absorber. The coolant absorber is adhered to an air contact side of the solar battery. Chemical catalyst is inserted into the coolant bag. A chiller is placed in a mechanical load that is fixed with a support structure. A coolant bag is connected with the chiller including a thermo-electric cooler through a tube.    USE - Heat cooling sheet for use in a solar cell module of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling sheet has waterproofing function, and prevents the damage of the solar battery due to water leakage. The cooling sheet protects a back sheet of the solar battery from corrosion due to air pollution. The cooling sheet effectively avoids the generation of heat in the back plane of the solar battery. The cooling sheet is light in weight, and reduces the weight of the support structure fixed in the mechanical load. The cooling sheet has high thermal conductivity, and improves the power generation of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a heat cooling sheet.    Solar battery aluminum flame (110)    Solar cell (130)    Back sheet (140)    Heat cooling sheet (200)    Cooling protrusion (210)
NOVELTY - Phenol is added to colloid solution of hydrated metal oxide nano-particles template and dissolved. Then, formaldehyde is added and condensation reaction was carried out, to form metal oxide-organic polymer compound structure. The obtained solid product is heated and charred in inert atmosphere, graphitized, cooled, soaked in acid solution, separated and dried, to obtain graphitized porous carbon material.    USE - Synthesis of graphitized porous carbon material is used for battery, absorption material and catalytic system.    ADVANTAGE - The graphitized porous carbon material prevents water pollution.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent glass plate e.g. solar glass sheet, applied with photoluminescent coating, where the solar cell is integrated on a bottom surface of the transparent glass plate. A region of a light receiving surface of the transparent glass plate corresponding to a light receiving surface of the solar cell is not applied with the photoluminescent coating. Four lateral faces and the bottom surface of the glass plate are provided with a reflecting sheet e.g. aluminous reflecting sheet. A tiny gap is formed between the reflecting sheet and the transparent glass plate.    USE - Slab condensing solar cell e.g. silicon solar cell/dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The slab collects scattered light around the solar cell and provides the light to a solar cell module, thus reducing cost of the solar module, and increasing the photoelectric transformation efficiency of the solar cell. The slab provides better decoration effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoluminescent coating is formed by doping a photoluminescent material into a transparent substrate, where the transparent substrate is provided with an environment resistant resin glue layer, an acrylic acid glue layer, a polymethylmethacrylate layer or silicon oxide. The photoluminescent material is provided with environment resistant organic fluorescent material or semiconductor fluorescent material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a slab condensing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a slab condensing solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The ring has a vertical groove formed at an inner wall of a ring body, where width of the vertical groove lies in a range of about 1.1 - 4 centimeters.    USE - Sealing ring for a water tank sealing foaming plug of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The ring can be easily compressed and has better elastic property, large deformation amount and extensive thickness range of foaming layer. The ring reduces usage of raw material, and reduces production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sealing ring of solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The body has a rotating rod hole formed on an anti-skid surface, where center part of the body is formed with a longitudinal through guide hole. A concave supporting surface is formed on an upper surface of the body.    USE - Water tank sealing foaming plug main body for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The main body can easily detach the water tank sealing foaming plug, and has wide range of application. The main body can easily complete de-molding process by rotating a tool when the foaming plug is detached and rotated in forcible manner. The sliding of the main body can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a water tank sealing foaming plug main body.
NOVELTY - The bowel has a hollow structured bottom part equipped with a reinforcing rib, and a center part equipped with a conical hole.    USE - Water tank sealing foaming plug leather bowel for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The bowel is light in weight and is convenient to seal, and has high compression ratio, high compression and better sealing effect. The bowel can improve the sealing performance of the foaming plug, and requires low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a water tank sealing foaming plug leather bowel.
NOVELTY - The Pyrex (RTM: laboratory glassware) glass assembly (10) has an inner strengthening glass (14) that is attached with outer glass (12) through ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) resin or transparent back sheet resin (16). A design coating layer is arranged on the inner strengthening glass. The coating layer is comprised of several solar cells.    USE - Pyrex glass assembly for light power generation module integrated in building (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outer side of the building can be designed aesthetically. The insulation and noise prevention effects are realized. The Pyrex glass assembly can be installed reliably in the outer wall and the need for separate inner wall is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the light power generation module.    Pyrex glass assembly (10)    Outer glass (12)    Inner strengthening glass (14)    EVA resin (16)    Frame (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a solar heat collecting tube by uniformly plasticizing and molding plastic particles as a continuous sheet material with a plane and a concave surface by an extrusion opening die. The tube is provided with regular hexagonal figure and determined impact-resisting physical indexes. The tube is made by a non-renewable or an environment-friendly recyclable plastic material, which is added with an intensifier, fuscous color material, age inhibitor, UV absorbent, ant oxidizer and a coupling agent.    USE - Method for manufacturing a regular hexagonal solar heat collecting tube that is utilized for a solar heat collector in a wall, roof, porch and inner and outer sides of a window (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The regular hexagonal tube is easy to realize modular block mount and satisfies the needs of outdoor application. The tube can be made by single plastic type, multiple plastic types or combination of the recyclable plastics according to different needs, and the tube material is added with the intensifier, fuscous color material, age inhibitor, UV absorbent, ant oxidizer and coupling agent for realizing high mechanical intensity, high heat collection efficiency, less heat reflection, long service life and aging resistance. The tube is nearly circular, small in size and high in compression resistance. The concave place at the inner side of the tube collects the sunshine and focuses the light on a copper thermal tube to quickly increase the efficiency of the thermal tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application method of a regular hexagonal solar heat collecting tube.
NOVELTY - A silver sizing agent (in weight%) contains metal silver powder (60-80), unleaded glass binder (1-10), ohmic contact additive (0.05-10), organic resin (2-15), solvent (10-25) and modifying agent (1-8). The glass binder is barium-zinc-boron glass material mixed with oxide of aluminum, silicon, zirconium, titanium, bismuth, sodium and lithium. The glass binder contains barium oxide (20-50), zinc oxide (10-40), boric oxide (10-30), alumina (0.5-10), silica (1-10), zirconium oxide (0-5), titanium oxide (0-5), bismuth oxide (0-10), sodium oxide (0-10) and lithium oxide (0-20).    USE - Silver sizing agent is used for forming electrode for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silver sizing agent is eco-friendly, and has excellent adhesive force solderability and efficiently provides battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) unleaded glass binder;    (2) metal silver powder which includes spherical powder having diameter of less than 1 mu m, and sheet-shaped powder; and    (3) ohmic contact additive which includes barium, calcium, yttrium, praseodymium and/or erbium.
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid level capacitance sensing structure i.e. stainless steel sleeve, externally covered with an insulating cover. A reference electrode is inserted into a silicon rubber plug, and a capacitance/voltage converting circuit is fixed in a plastic subassembly. The capacitance/voltage converting circuit is placed with a multi-resonance oscillator, a mono-stable trigger and a protection circuit that are electrically connected with each other. The oscillator and the trigger are provided with a 555 timing circuit, and the protection circuit is fixed with three zener diodes.    USE - Water temperature and water level measuring device for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device measures water level of the solar water heater based on principle of capacitance change. The sensor achieves accurate water level measurement of solar water heater and transmission. The device effectively avoids problem of short life of water level and water temperature sensor of the solar water heater, and eliminates unsteady work and low resolution of water level measurement of the heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device is provided with an insulating sleeve and a built-in sleeve that are made of PTFE materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water temperature and water level measuring device.
NOVELTY - The demonstrator has a single-turn metal main coil and a single-turn metal induction coil sleeved on two ends of a column-shaped iron core. The iron core is horizontally fixed on an iron core bracket through a plastic insulated elastic clamp. An inverse-L-shaped main coil metal bracket and an inverse-L-shaped induction coil metal bracket are fixed on a pedestal. A galvanometer and a battery box are equipped in the pedestal, and two ends of the main coil and the induction coil are connected with the battery box and the galvanometer through lead wires.    USE - Electromagnetic induction demonstrator.    ADVANTAGE - The demonstrator has simple structure, low production cost and ensures excellent demonstrating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electromagnetic induction demonstrator.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery eclectic quantity display board (4) mounted on a bracket (8) and electrically connected with a control circuit board (12). The bracket is mounted on a battery core group (9) and provided with a power supplying socket (5). A direct power supplying plug (13) is provided in the battery. A top part of an upper cover (3) is provided with an electric quantity display window (2) corresponding to a position of a display lamp on the battery electric quantity display board. An opening is provided with a rubber plug (1) for protection.    USE - Video camera battery.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery matches with the video camera. The battery has convenient manufacture, and is better for breaking down the monopolization of the battery manufacturing enterprise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a video camera battery.    Rubber plug (1)    Electric quantity display window (2)    Upper cover (3)    Battery eclectic quantity display board (4)    Power supplying socket (5)    Bracket (8)    Battery core group (9)    Control circuit board (12)    Direct power supplying plug (13)
NOVELTY - Water vapor is added to fossil fuel raw material, such as natural gas and kerosene. Modification reaction and transformation reaction are carried out, and hydrogen rich conversion gas containing carbon monoxide is produced. Carbon monoxide is removed from conversion gas using carbon monoxide adsorption agent, and hydrogen gas is produced. The transformation reaction is carried out such that concentration of carbon monoxide contained in conversion gas is 1-8 volume%. The concentration of carbon monoxide is reduced to 10 ppm or less after transformation.    USE - Production of hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas having high purity is economically produced. The heat energy efficiency of modification process is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining production of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The heating body (1) has a hollow space surrounded by a laminar housing comprising a front plate (3) and a rear wall (4). The hollow space comprises a latent heat storage with a phase change material (6) and a flexible electrical heating element (5) i.e. heating foil. The housing encompasses a flexible-laminar form. The front plate and the rear wall are manufactured from a material selected from a group consisting of glass, sheet steel, aluminum sheet metal, ceramics, natural stone, artificial stone, acryl mineral materials or polycarbonate materials.    USE - Heating body i.e. thin laminar heating body, for use in a heating system that is utilized for heating inner areas e.g. floor, wall and ceiling, of buildings using a solar system (all claimed). Can also be used for heating inner areas of a container.    ADVANTAGE - The housing exhibits an unusually flat and optically attractive form and comprises a set of materials based on requirements of a user, so that the heating body can be attached to different positions in the building based on requirements and can be removed with low expenditure. The utilization of the phase change material lends additional thermal mass to buildings in a lightweight construction manner. The heating body has a thin laminar structure, so that the heating body can be installed in the buildings in a place-saving manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a heating body.    Heating body (1)    Front plate (3)    Rear wall (4)    Flexible electrical heating element (5)    Phase change material (6)
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 vehicle has a ground structure comprising a battery (18) and an electrical equipment apparatus e.g. head lamp, which are connected with ground plates (11-16) via an electrical wiring. The ground plates are insulated with respect to a resin body (10) and attached to the vehicle. A MAIN ground plate (17) is arranged near the battery, and directly connected with the minus terminal of the battery. The ground plates are connected with a minus terminal of the battery via the MAIN ground plate.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ground plates are insulated with respect to the resin body and are attached to the vehicle, thus preventing heat emission of the resin body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a ground structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resin body (10)    Ground plates (11-16)    MAIN ground plate (17)    Battery (18)
NOVELTY - The diaphragm (5) is set between the two pole pieces (1,2) of a lithium ion battery. The diaphragm has a composite film structure comprising a PI film and a normal film.    USE - Diaphragm composite film for lithium ion battery in, e.g., large power apparatus, transportation tool.    ADVANTAGE - Composite film improves security performance of lithium ion battery, such as overcharge performance, overflow performance, heating test performance, extruding test performance, needling test performance and fall performance, thus preventing lithium ion battery from burning or exploding which enables commercial use of lithium ion battery in large power apparatus or transportation tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a diaphragm between pole pieces of a lithium ion battery.    Pole pieces (1,2)    Diaphragm (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a plastic shell (1) i.e. hexahedral structure, formed without rib reinforcement. A cover plate (4) covers the plastic shell, and a thermal plate seam (2) is installed between the plastic shell and the cover plate. A negative pole (3) and a positive pole (5) are mounted on the cover plate. Pole pieces (7) are respectively connected with the negative and positive poles in the shell through a nut (8), and fixed on the negative and positive poles through rivets (6).    USE - Valve-free fully sealed lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high stability, and avoids generation of local high temperature and large amount of redundant gas during operation. The shell avoids easy absorption of moisture and generation of gas, ensures the battery in the secure state, eliminates discharge and environment pollution, and prolongs service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a valve-free fully sealed lithium ion battery.    Plastic shell (1)    Thermal plate seam (2)    Negative pole (3)    Cover plate (4)    Positive pole (5)    Rivet (6)    Pole piece (7)    Nut (8)
NOVELTY - The multipurpose umbrella has solar energy receiving plate (4) provided in tip (11), that receives sunlight and transmits the received light to optical/electrical energy converter provided in rod (2). The converter converts the received light energy into electrical energy and transmits the electrical energy to a storage device. The storage device stores the received electrical energy. A fan made of flexible material and rubber is mounted on the umbrella rod.    USE - Multipurpose umbrella.    ADVANTAGE - The direct radiation of sunlight on the skin can be prevented and the temperature during usage of the umbrella can be reduced by providing fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the multipurpose umbrella.    Rod (2)    Handle (3)    Solar energy receiving plate (4)    Switch (8)    Tip (11)
NOVELTY - A carbon catalyst comprises carbon particles of nano shell structure in at least one portion by fibrous form.    USE - Carbon catalyst is used for slurry, fuel cell, electrical storage apparatus and environmental catalyst (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon catalyst improves oxygen reductive reaction and oxidation reaction in fuel cell, and improves electrical storage capacity in electrical storage apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon catalyst, which involves preparing carbon precursor polymer, mixing transition metal or compound of transition metal with carbon precursor polymer, fiberizing resulting mixture and obtaining fiber, and carbonizing the fiber;    (2) slurry, which contains carbon catalyst dispersed in solvent;    (3) fuel cell, which comprises electrode catalyst having fibrous carbon catalyst provided on both sides of solid electrolyte;    (4) electrical storage apparatus, which comprises electrode material which is equipped with fibrous carbon catalyst, and electrolyte; and    (5) environmental catalyst, which contains fibrous carbon catalyst for decomposition process to remove contaminant.
NOVELTY - The collector has a plate body formed by sealing a lower-layer plate, and a water flowing channel provided between the lower-layer plate and an upper-layer flat plate i.e. transparent plate. An internal surface of the upper-layer flat plate is covered with a heat absorbing coat and a water-proof protective layer, and an upper collector pipe and a lower collector pipe are molded to be an integrative body with the lower-layer plate. The lower-layer plate is connected with parallel lengthway separating strips, where the lower-layer plate is made of plastic material.    USE - Flat plate typed solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The solar heat collector can increase the heat efficiency and reduce the heat loss to the larger extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flat plate typed solar heat collector.
NOVELTY - The glass has an LED illuminating apparatus embedded in a lens and provided with a casing that is embedded in the lens. An illuminating LED is placed on the casing and switch paste for controlling the LED to lighten and extinguish. A button battery is arranged in the casing for supplying power to the LED, and a switch chip connects the switch paste with the button battery. The lens and a secondary spherical/aspheric lens are injected and molded with transparent optical material polymethyl methacrylate.    USE - Portable magnifying glass.    ADVANTAGE - The illuminating apparatus is simple in structure with high intensity illuminating effect. The glass is provided with the embedded lens, so that thickness of the glass is consistent with the thickness of the lens. The glass has flexible, delicate and beautiful appearance with practical value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a portable magnifying glass.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic material (15) is deposited on a central exposed surface of a metallic substrate (10). A conductive material (25) is deposited on edge(s) of photovoltaic material. A clear material (30) is deposited on photovoltaic material, and photovoltaic cell is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic cell used for generating electricity in remote locations.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell capable of generating high rated output is economically and efficiently manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lens disposed on top of ends of parabolic trough.    Metallic substrate (10)    Photovoltaic material (15)    Conductive material (25)    Clear material (30)    Lens (35)
NOVELTY - The solar cell package (300) has an electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer (342) and an electrically conductive layer. A solar cell (312) is attached to the electrically conductive layer. The surface area of the electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer is same as the surface area of the solar cell surface.    USE - Solar cell package.    ADVANTAGE - The heat removal from the solar cell package is improved. The thermal resistance of the solar cell is reduced, and the efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The package substrate material is reduced by aligning the substrate package length with the length and width edges of the solar cell, and hence the cost of the solar cell package is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell package.    Solar cell package (300)    Solar cell (312)    Parallel grid (314)    Bus bar (316)    Electrically insulating and thermally conductive layer (342)
NOVELTY - The collector has multiple transparent film layers provided with an infrared retention coating (60) to retain infrared radiation, where the transparent film layers are made of e.g. plastic. The infrared retention coating absorbs solar spectrum, and a thermal mass (80) e.g. water, is placed above an insulating layer to retain heat in the collector. A heat exchanger extracts the heat from heated air (75) within the collector, and a refrigerant e.g. freon, transfers the heat energy from the collector. A fan is utilized to move the heated air around inside of the collector over the heat exchanger.    USE - Large scale earth based solar collector for collecting heat energy from sunlight to heat water and air for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent film layers are made of plastic and glass, which can be treated to maximize sunlight transmission while limiting re-radiation loss of infrared or heat energy out of the collector. The background of the collector is provided with the insulation with porous material, thus maximizing sunlight absorption effect. The angle of earth in the collector can be modified to maximize the light collecting ability, thus ensuring receiving of maximum amount of sun light at low cost. The collector can be built in circular or oval shape, so that the air or water inside the collector can be blown around a circular or oval path, and the hot solar heated air or water can pass through the heat exchanger to generate electricity in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a large scale earth based solar collector.    Insulating material (10)    Earth (20)    Solar absorbing coating (30)    Clear layers (40, 50)    Infrared retention coating (60)    Insulating air-gap (65)    Insulating side panel (70)    Heated air (75)    Thermal mass (80)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (20) has solar cell comprising one or more III-V compound semiconductor layers, and diode coupled parallel to the solar cell. The size of solar cell is 1 cm. The secondary optical element (210b) is provided in the optical path of the lenses (22a-22j). The tapered optical channel having reflective walls is defined by the elements. The cell is provided in the optical path of lens including acrylic sheets, and optical channel. The lens is operable for storage of solar energy onto the solar cell by a factor of 400 or more, and to generate power more than 14 watts.    USE - Solar cell module for terrestrial applications, and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Required amount of power can be generated easily by the operation of lens without using expensive components and thereby enabling cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (20)    Housing (21)    Lenses (22a-22j)    Alignment frame (206)    Secondary optical element (210b)
NOVELTY - The device has first light guide with top and bottom surfaces. The light guide directs the light by internal reflections at the top and bottom surfaces. The first photocell has diffractive features arranged to redirect ambient light incident on the top surface of the first light guide such that the light is guided in the light guide by total internal reflection from the top and bottom surfaces to the first photocell. The first light guide has a thickness less than or equal to 1 millimeter.    USE - Device for collecting solar energy. Uses include but are not limited to roof and on the windows of a residential dwelling, roof of an automobile, body of a laptop, article of clothing, shoes, wings and windows of airplane, sail boat, satellite, and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stacking of light guide layers top of each other to produce concentrators that operate a wider range of angles and/or wavelengths and that have increased diffraction efficiency, thus improving the electric generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a device for collecting solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic of the system comprising a light collector, photovoltaic cells and solar thermal generator.    Light collector (1201)    Photovoltaic cells (1202)    Heat generating element (1203)
NOVELTY - A Group IBIIIAVIA solar cell absorber is formed on a base (30) by forming a metallic film (32A) comprising copper and indium on the base; forming a separator layer (32B) comprising Group VIA material; forming a gallium metallic source layer (32C); forming a cap layer (32D) comprising selenium; and reacting the film, the separator layer, the source layer and the cap layer with each other at 500-600 degrees C to form the Group IBIIIAVIA absorber layer including a surface region of less than or equal to 300 nm thickness. The gallium/(gallium+indium) molar ratio within the surface region is 0.1-0.3.    USE - Method for forming a Group IBIIIAVIA solar cell absorber on a base.    ADVANTAGE - The method can fabricate highly efficient solar cells with open circuit exceeding 600 mV without the use of sulfur.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a precursor structure.    Base (30)    Metallic film (32A)    Separator layer (32B)    Source layer (32C)    Cap layer (32D)
NOVELTY - The reflecting device (1) has an intermediate wall which is arranged parallel to and at distance from upper wall (3). An upper regulating layer (7) provided with a duct (10) allows light which impinges on upper wall through intermediate wall when duct is filled with transparent resin and reflects light which impinges on upper wall when duct is empty. A lower wall is arranged parallel to and at distance from intermediate wall. A lower regulating layer is provided with structure which is prismatic in cross section.    USE - Reflecting device of solar collector mounted on pitched roof of greenhouse (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reflective properties of device is improved when incident light rays are at an angle and the efficiency of reflecting device is improved based on the prismatic structures, so that light pollution is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reflecting device.    Reflecting device (1)    Upper wall (3)    Transparent wall (7)    Duct (10)    Prismatic structure (11)
NOVELTY - The U-power unit has an internal frame for mounting a generator, wheel shafts, drive shafts and gears, battery mounting and molded plastic outer case for component mounting. The drive gears turn the generator to recharge the storage battery for providing power to electronic components by pushing or pulling the unit. The generator can also be turned in a stationary position by the other set of drive gears that are attached to the pedal shaft. An AC battery charger is used when external electrical power is available.    USE - U-power unit for use as source of portable alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) power and for indoor or outdoor entertainment system, used in camping areas, parks and recreation areas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The U-power unit is effectively used in areas where grid power is not available and the use of the engine driven portable generators may not be desirable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a back internal view of the U-power unit.
NOVELTY - The element (100) has a roof sub-construction or wall batten completely covered by a plate (2) after assembling the roof or wall covering element to a roof covering or wall covering. The plate is completely covered by another plate (3) after assembling the roof or wall covering element to the roof or wall covering. A third plate (4) maintains its visible surface before and after shifting and after assembling of the roof or wall covering element to the roof or wall covering, where the plates are made of plastic, ceramic or metal.    USE - Roof or wall covering element for use as a flat solar thermal collector, roof cladding and hybrid module at a roof surface and building facade, for solar energy production.    ADVANTAGE - The roof or wall covering element is fit to the roof slats during transfer of the roof sub-construction, without producing overlap regions, and hence ensuring a good rain water and snow water discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a roofing or wall lining element before attaching plates to a carrier.    Plates (2-4)    Head region (6)    Base region (7)    Lower side (12)    Roof or wall covering element (100)
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 method involves forming a triblock copolymer layer by utilizing polyethylene oxide-polymethyl methacrylate-polystyrene triblock copolymer in a surface of a solar cell board, where the solar cell board is selected from a group consisting of silicon substrate, gallium arsenide substrate, copper indium selenide substrate, copper indium gallium selenide substrate, glass substrate and oxide substrate. The triblock copolymer layer is annealed, and a nano template made with a polyethylene oxide domain is formed. The surface of the solar cell board is etched by utilizing the nano template.    USE - Method for fabricating a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases photoelectric efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a winding electrode formed by winding a laminate in a coil shape. Laminate is formed by laminating negative electrode (1) having cathode-mix layer (3) and positive electrode on surface(s) of collector (4) through separator. Porous film (2) having porosity of 30-60% and thickness of 2-12 mu m, is formed on the surface of cathode-mix layer. Porous film contains insulating particles having allowable temperature limit of 150 degrees C or more, and binder. Binder includes a fluorine resin having weight average molecular weight of 600000 or more.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for electronic devices (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, personal digital assistant, medical device, and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacitance, and is excellent in load characteristics and safety even in high-temperature environment. The electronic device comprising the lithium ion secondary battery has excellent durability, and does not generate heat even under high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Porous film (2)    Cathode-mix layer (3)    Negative-electrode collector (4)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte mixture containing alkoxy silane is prepared. Then, porous base material is hydrophilized. The obtained electrolyte mixture is impregnated into hydrophilized porous base material and the thickness of porous bass material is adjusted, to form a film. Further, the electrolyte mixture is hardened by hydrolyzing and condensing, or condensing alkoxy silane of electrolyte mixture in the film, to form cross-linked structure. Thus, electrolytic membrane is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrolytic membrane for membrane-electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) for vehicles and portable components.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides electrolytic membrane excellent proton conductivity, durability, heat resistance and dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte membrane, which comprises silicon-oxygen bond type structure (A) of formula: R6Si(-R2)(-R3)-R1-Si(-R4)(-R5)-R7 (1) containing cross-linked structure by silicon-oxygen bond, and acidic radical containing structure (H);    (2) membrane-electrode assembly, which has gas diffusion electrode joined to electrolytic membrane; and    (3) polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    R1=1-5C molecular chain group or oxygen;and    R2-R7=H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, phenyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, hydroxy or O-Si.    At least one of R1-R-7 is oxygen.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing cell voltage monitoring unit to detect presence of abnormal fuel cell in fuel cell stack (2). The supply of fuel gas to fuel gas supply line is stopped and dry oxidizing agent gas is supplied to oxidizing agent gas flow path (8), when abnormal fuel cell is detected. The retention water removal mode is operated by circulating water of high temperature through cell stack. The voltage drop of abnormal cell is monitored as voltage drop of normal fuel cell after resetting retention water removal mode to normal electric power generating mode.    USE - Water retention determination method of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The cause for electric power generation defect in fuel cell system can be determined easily and hence the electric power can be generated continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Ion exchange membrane (3)    Electrode (4)    Thin film electrode assembly (5)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (8)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a halo-compound (1-6) having halogen atom coupled with carbon atom adjacent to carbon-carbon multiple bond.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for camcorder, digital still camera, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics with suppressed swelling at the time of high temperature preservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery has non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a halo-compound of formula (1-6) having halogen atom coupled with carbon atom adjacent to carbon-carbon multiple bond. The halo-compound is of formula: R8-CC-C(-R6)(-R7)-X2 (1) or X6-C(-R29)(-R30)-CC-C(-R27)(-R28)-X7 (2).    R1-R15,R21-R38=0-4C alkyl;and    X1-X9=fluoro, chloro or bromo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode and negative electrode equipped on either sides of solid electrolyte (I), and solid electrolyte layer (II) provided between the electrolyte (I) and positive electrode or negative electrode. Solid electrolyte layer (II) has lithium ion conductivity and is different from that of solid electrolyte (I).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high capacitance and excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The EVA jelly mold has a surface formed with a lug boss-shaped decorative design.    USE - Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) jelly mold of photovoltaic assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The gas used during the pressing and solidifying process can be conveniently exhausted. The binding strength of the jelly mold is improved. The jelly mold can be easily separated from one another.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the EVA jelly mold.
NOVELTY - The battery has a supporting pin fixed on a bottom part of a battery slab lattice, and a saddle formed in a battery jar. Width of the supporting pin is 12 millimeters and height of the pin is 5 millimeters. A battery clapboard i.e. PVC silicon dioxide millipore clapboard, is located 0.5 millimeters lower than a cylinder manifold.    USE - Energy storage colloidal battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids micro-short-circuit caused by deposition of the lead powder, thus preventing thermal run-away of the battery and reducing the internal resistance of the battery. The battery utilizes the clapboard to increase the assembly ratio by 5 percentage, thus improving the heavy current discharge property and service life of the battery. The battery realizes primary colloid-adding and acid-adding technique, so that the production process of the battery is convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an energy storage colloidal battery.
NOVELTY - Nickelous chloride assisting to synthesize ordered mesoporous carbon of fuel-cell catalyst carrier comprises: (a) mixing surface active agent F127, phenolic resin and ethyl orthosilicate evenly based on soft template self-assembly method; (b) evaporating solvent at room temperature; (c) inletting nitrogen or argon airflow for protection in carbonation process; and (d) removing silicon oxide by a mixed solution consisting of sodium hydroxide (NaOH), ethanol and water.    USE - The method is useful for synthesizing ordered mesoporous carbon of fuel-cell catalyst carrier (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is excellent in the performance of electrocatalysis, greatly improves catalytic activity and utilization ratio of Pt and has strong application prospect.
NOVELTY - A battery core comprises positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, diaphragm in between plates, and outer coating layer comprising inorganic oxide grains and binder.    USE - A battery core for lithium-ion battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery core has excellent low temperature discharge performance and simple preparation suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of preparing battery core comprising winding stacked positive electrode plate, diaphragm and negative electrode plate, pressing into shape that match with shell body of battery core, coating with slurry comprising inorganic oxide grains and binder, and drying; and    (2) lithium-ion battery comprising battery core and nonaqueous electrolyte sealed in shell body.
NOVELTY - The component has a seam incline tile hermetically installed in a hollow interlayer between a heat preservation transparent cover and a photovoltaic cell thermal-arrest element through an isolation support element to form a photovoltaic cell thermal-arrest material matrix. The heat preservation transparent cover and a heat preservation layer are made of incline plate photovoltaic generation thermal-arrest material components of a glass vacuum plate. An isolating support element is made of glass, organic glass, metal, plastic profile or glass reinforced plastic.    USE - Solar photovoltaic generation heat collection building material component.    ADVANTAGE - The component is made by laminating the isolated support element with a photovoltaic battery back plate and the transmission cover as glass vacuum tube plate, so that the component has better insulating performance and light collection, air exchange, heat supply and generation functions, and is provided with natural convection current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar photovoltaic generation heat collection building material component.
NOVELTY - The system has an intake pipeline supplying a solar panel attemperator with cold water. The solar panel attemperator comprises a water inlet and a water outlet, where the intake pipeline is connected with the water inlet. Hot water generated through heat exchange in the solar panel attemperator flows through the water outlet on the solar panel attemperator for supplying hot water. An insulating container insulates the hot water generated in the solar panel attemperator, where the water outlet is connected with the insulating container.    USE - Hot water supplying system for a solar panel attemperator.    ADVANTAGE - The hot water generated through heat exchange in the solar panel attemperator can be utilized reasonably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a hot water supplying system.
NOVELTY - Electrode manufacturing involves coating electrode active material, binder and conductive material on current collector. Slurry is prepared by mixing a surface precursor in solvent. The obtained slurry is coated on current collector. A surface process reaction is carried out for coating electrode active material on current collector. The coated slurry is dried and rolled. The electrode active material includes amorphous carbon, which is used as anode active material. The surface process reaction is carried out at 20-200 degrees C for 10 minutes to 2 hours.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode for use in secondary battery, particularly lithium secondary battery for use as cell for medium- or large-sized battery pack (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode manufacturing method provides electrode having improved productability.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar energy chip electrically connected with a current condenser e.g. lithium battery. A light concentration cover is installed corresponding to a solar energy chip. A power joint is electrically connected with the current condenser. A jointing mechanism e.g. magnet, is connected with a support base and equipped on an external part of an acceptance space. A plug i.e. Universal serial bus (USB) plug, is electrically connected with an electric line. The solar energy chip is coated with phosphide indium gallium and gallium arsenide on a connection surface.    USE - Portable solar energy charging device for a portable electronic product.    ADVANTAGE - The device can charge portable electronic products in time, and improves integrated photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a portable solar energy charging device.
NOVELTY - The tube has multiple heat absorbing sheets (3) connected with a U-shaped heat transferring pipe (1) that is made of metal. An outer glass pipe (2) is installed on a bended end of the U-shaped heat transferring pipe with a closed structure. An opposite end of the U-shaped heat transferring pipe is formed as an opening structure. The opening structure is sealed by an end cap. A clearance structure is formed between the heat absorbing sheets on the U-shaped heat transferring pipe, where the heat absorbing sheets are made of a copper and aluminum composite strip.    USE - Solar vacuum heat collecting tube.    ADVANTAGE - The straight pipe with high temperature does not transfer heat to another straight pipe with lower temperature through the heat absorbing sheets, so that the temperature difference between the straight pipe with higher temperature and the water tank is high, thus improving the heat transferring effect of the U-shaped heat transferring pipe and increasing the absorption rate of the heat from the solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar vacuum heat collecting tube.    U-shaped heat transferring pipe (1)    Outer glass pipe (2)    Heat absorbing sheet (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a decoupling capacitor connected between a power pin and an earthed pin of a protection chip. A safety circuit e.g. macro molecular polymer positive temperature thermistor, is connected in an electric core circuit. A filter capacitor is connected between anode and cathode ends. Another filter capacitor is equipped between the power pin and the earthed pin of the protection chip. The filter capacitors i.e. ceramic capacitors, are in range of specific pico farads.    USE - Radio-frequency interference preventing cell phone battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes proactive defense process to actively filter noise in a cell phone radio-frequency band from a protection chip so as to prevent radio-frequency noise interference. The battery prevents the protection chip from being processed due to over-voltage/over-current or during wrong judgment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a radio-frequency interference preventing cell phone battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a voltage converting circuit mounted inside a case, where shape and size of the battery are same as the case. An anode cap and a metal cathode cap are mounted on an upper head face of the case, and a metal charging anode terminal is mounted on a lower head face of the case at a position corresponding to the cathode cap. The anode cap and the charging anode terminal are connected with an input end of the voltage converting circuit. The anode cap is connected to an output end of the voltage converting circuit.    USE - 9 volts layer-built rechargeable battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel-cadmium battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacity, and is convenient to use and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a 9 volts layer-built rechargeable battery.
NOVELTY - The plastic protective pad has a protective pad which is an annular pad (1) with steps (3) arranged at the periphery of the inner annular hole (2). The size and the shape of the annular pad, the inner annular hole and the peripheral steps are determined by the shape and the size of the wall-permeation welding hole of the partition wall of the battery and the thickness of the partition wall.    USE - Plastic protective pad for wall-permeation welding of lead acid storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple structure, low cost and convenient operation. Enables to avoid melting of plastic from being directly doped to the wall-permeation welding section while raw edge drilling and wall-permeation welding. Enlarges the welding area while welding resistor is reduced. Prevents bad product effect caused by the fly lead of the wall-permeation welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plastic protective pad for wall-permeation welding of lead acid storage battery.    Annular pad (1)    Inner annular hole (2)    Steps (3)
NOVELTY - A solar cell pre-lamination assembly comprises a film or sheet comprising an amine-neutralized ionomer composition and a solar cell component comprising electronically interconnected solar cells. The solar cell component has a light-receiving side that faces a light source and a back side. The amine-neutralized ionomer is derived from an acid copolymer that comprises copolymerized units of an alpha -olefin having 2-10C and 9-35 wt.% of an alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3-8C; and 1-90 wt.% neutralized with neutralizing agent(s) that include amine(s).    USE - Solar cell pre-lamination assembly for producing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell pre-lamination assembly has improved transparency and thermostability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for forming a solar cell, comprising providing a solar cell pre-lamination assembly, and laminating the assembly to form a solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The battery cell has electrode assembly built in battery case of laminated sheet including metal layer or resin sealant layer. A receiving portion corresponding to shape of electrode assembly is formed in battery case. The electrode assembly is mounted to receiving portion and is sealed on surface ceiling. The metal layer is made of aluminum.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery, for use in battery pack (claimed) for mobile apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation resistance of battery is improved by preventing the generation of micro crack in end portion of ceiling. The durability and safety of battery cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical side view of the battery cell.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a protective film (13) that covers an electrode current collector (10) with an anode, cathode and a separator. A pouch case (20) is provided that covers the electrode current collector, an electrode lead and a tab welding part. The protective film is made up of thermal shrinkage polyethylene terephthalate film.    USE - Secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film is made up of thermal shrinkage polyethylene terephthalate film, and hence provides an improved secondary battery with reduced insulation resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Electrode current collector (10)    Cathode tab (11)    Cathode lead (12)    Protective film (13)    Pouch case (20)
NOVELTY - The ceramic solar heat collecting panel has a ceramic basal body, and surface layer made of vanadium-titanium black ceramic. The vanadium titanium black ceramic is a black ceramic manufactured by taking vanadium-titanium iron ore as a material for preparing vanadium slag, removing vanadium from the prepared vanadium slag, and taking the remaining residues which are the removed vanadium tailings as materials.    USE - Ceramic solar heat collecting panel for heating water, air or other fluids. Can also be used as light-heat conversion material, or for providing conditioned summer air, hot water and heat during winter, or for building a solar roof.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a ceramic solar heat collecting panel which exhibits favorable solar absorptivity by incorporating a ceramic basal body, and a surface layer made of vanadium titanium black ceramics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of ceramic solar heat collecting panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ceramic solar heat collecting panel.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel feeding system (20) arranged on top of a cell stack (10) for supplying a metallic fuel, and a zinc oxide venting system (30) arranged in a lower part of the cell stack. A control system (50) controls fuel input time, electrolyte replacement time and zinc oxide exhaust period with an electrolyte management system. The cell stack is serially connected to unit cells (11). A separator is installed between a metal cathode and an anode. The metal cathode is installed within a metallic mesh made of alloy copper and nickel and coated with silver, gold, platinum or rhodium.    USE - Metal fuel system for hand-held battery that is utilized for military application.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the flow of zinc bead to improve the conductivity of the zinc bead. The metallic mesh can prevent overloading of zinc beads. The system can easily eject zinc oxide particles, and provides economical effect by saving electrolyte, prevents electrical short phenomenon and enables a user to supply fuel without discomfort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a metal fuel system.    Cell stack (10)    Unit cell (11)    Fuel feeding system (20)    Zinc oxide venting system (30)    Control system (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a longitudinal material fixed on a main support beam. A transverse material is connected and fixed with the longitudinal material. A pressure plate is connected to the longitudinal material and transverse material. Several wiring holes and wiring grooves are formed on the longitudinal material and transverse material. A power supply wire of photovoltaic component is connected to the longitudinal material and transverse material through wiring holes and wiring grooves.    USE - Photovoltaic component mounting system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of photovoltaic component mounting system is simplified and power supply wire of the photovoltaic component can be effectively protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the photovoltaic component mounting system.
NOVELTY - The device has an inner reaction pipe (3) placed in the fuel container (1) on which a detachable gas-liquid separator (5) provided with gas outlet (6), is placed. Lower end of inner reaction pipe is connected to the inlet of fuel container. The device produces hydrogen using borohydride.    USE - Device for producing hydrogen for fuel battery using borohydride.    ADVANTAGE - Clean hydrogen can be efficiently produced at low cost using hydrogen producing device having simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the device used for producing hydrogen.    Fuel container (1)    Inner reaction pipe (3)    Shell (4)    Gas-liquid separator (5)    Gas outlet (6)
NOVELTY - The temperature fuse has a pair of metal electrodes (2,3) on a bottom piece (1) in straight line. A gap is provided between the ends (21,31) of metal electrodes and the metal electrodes are welded using fusible alloy (4). The surface of the alloy is covered with a fluxing agent (5) covered by adhesive layer (6). The ends of metal electrodes, alloy and fluxing agent are sealed in airproof space formed by adhesive layer and bottom piece. A ring shaped upper cover piece is arranged on bottom piece at outer side of fluxing agent.    USE - Temperature fuse for protecting lithium battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of producing temperature fuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the temperature fuse.    Bottom piece (1)    Metal electrodes (2,3)    Fusible alloy (4)    Fluxing agent (5)    Adhesive layer (6)    Ends of metal electrodes (21,31)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding lithium troche (6) into extrusion cylinder (5) and fixing drawing-up disc (14) onto winder after controlling environmental humidity below 1%. The extrusion rod (1) of molding extruder is inserted into extrusion cylinder through rubber sealing ring (2) before molding extrusion process. The extrusion cylinder is fixedly sealed with vacuum sealing ring (3). The air is pumped into cavity of extrusion cylinder through air venting hole (4). The lithium troche is extruded through assembling die (9) to form lithium belt (11) under pressure effect.    USE - Method for processing lithium belt used for lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium belt having precise dimension can be produced effectively. Hence the stable performance of the lithium battery can be achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the method for processing lithium belt.    Extrusion rod (1)    Rubber sealing ring (2)    Vacuum sealing ring (3)    Air venting hole (4)    Extrusion cylinder (5)    Lithium troche (6)    Assembling die (9)    Lithium belt (11)    Drawing-up disc (14)
NOVELTY - The power supply system (100) has first input of switching logic (110) which is coupled to AC power supply source while output is coupled to electrical or electronic devices e.g. personal computers (150). An input of external rechargeable battery system is coupled to AC power supply source to store power while output is coupled to second input of switching logic. The switching logic provides an uninterrupted AC power supply to electrical or electronic devices by supplying AC power supply from AC power supply source when stoppage of AC power supply source has not occurred.    USE - Power supply system e.g. charge and inverter box (CIB) for providing uninterrupted power supply to electrical or electronic device e.g. personal computer, printer, monitor, server, mainframe used in rural area, underdeveloped country and commercial.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a cost effective power supply system that can gives a power back-up for 6-8 hours.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing uninterrupted power supply to predetermined number of electrical or electronic devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of schematic structure of power supply system.    Power supply system (100)    Switching logic (110)    External rechargeable battery (130)    Personal computers (150)    Visual display (180)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric heating wire fixed in a mounting hole and passed through upper and lower water pipes of a solar water heater. The mounting hole is formed at a top part or a pipe wall on a bottom end of the upper and lower water pipes of the solar water heater. A silicon rubber insulating layer is fixed at an outer wall of the electric heating wire, which is fixed with a fixed screw cap by a bolt in the mounting hole. A sealing screw cap is connected with the bolt to realize sealing connection of the bolt.    USE - Anti-freeze device for a solar water heater pipeline.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts electric energy into heat energy to prevent freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-freeze device.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic semiconductor solution contains an equimolar mixture of cadmium, tellurium, gallium and indium, propylene glycol flux, carbon, resin in an organic solvent, strontium titanate and high molecular weight polymer. The photovoltaic semiconductor solution provides charged free electrons on application of light to the photovoltaic semiconductor solution.    USE - Photovoltaic semiconductor solution is used for manufacturing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell formed using the photovoltaic semiconductor solution has excellent performance and current capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic semiconductor solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the semiconductor solar cell.    Semiconductor solar cell assembly (10)    Outer layer (20)    Negative membrane (22)    Photovoltaic semiconductor layer (24)    Positive membrane (26)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a heat exchanger with a direct upper polymer coating serving as an extended plane and simultaneously a receiving surface for an imprint of photovoltaic (PV) absorption material and for applying of PV cells, PV foils and PV laminates. A plate with lowered hole serves as the heat exchanger. The polymer coating is provided with a translucent, transparent plastic coating, which serves as an external protection. The plastic coating consists of flowable, firm, impact resistant, weather-resistant and low temperature insensitive polypropylene with translucent transparency.    USE - Solar collector e.g. photovoltaic collector for electricity generation, and thermal collector for producing thermal energy (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector has the heat exchanger with the direct upper polymer coating serving as the extended plane and simultaneously the receiving surface for the imprint of the photovoltaic (PV) absorption material and for applying of the PV cells, the PV foils and the PV laminates, thus enabling effective cooling of the PV cells, and hence improving the performance of the solar collector while reducing the weight of the collector.
NOVELTY - The island has a main carrier (1) including an amorphous solar cell that is made of glass in arbitrary size and capacity. A hole (2) of arbitrary size is provided for feed-through of a nozzle and/or a sprinkler for a pump that is fastened downwards. A rubber closure (3) over-molds, attaches and glues an edge of a glass plate. A pontoon (4) has a hollow body of round or square shape that is made of polystyrene for gluing or attaching the glass plate edge. Solar pumps (5) are fastened on the amorphous solar cell that is directly glued or screwed with a passage thread or a center hole.    USE - Floating solar island for use in a pond.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the island eliminates sinking of the island in the pond while the island is cracked, prevents a need of a plastic lifting body, and avoids infiltration of water during leakage of the solar cells, maintains a package of an island article to be small, reduces weight and transportation and manufacturing costs of the island, achieves environmental protection, and improves reliability of the island at each point for an end user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a floating solar island.    Main carrier (1)    Hole (2)    Rubber closure (3)    Pontoon (4)    Solar pumps (5)
NOVELTY - The solar collector tray (2) has a tray body, a base (5) and side panels (6), where tray body has a layer made of reinforced plastic, particularly polyurethane and fibers (13). The base of the tray body, particularly the entire tray body is formed in multilayer, where a core layer is formed by a honeycomb plate.    USE - Solar collector tray.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector tray has a tray body, a base and side panels, where tray body has a layer made of reinforced plastic, particularly polyurethane and fibers, and hence ensures simple solar collector tray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional front view of a solar collector tray.    Solar collector (1)    Solar collector tray (2)    Base (5)    Side panels (6)    Fibers (13)
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 - A proton-conductive membrane has a silicon-oxygen bond type structure (A) (1) and an acidic radical-containing structure (B) (2).    USE - Proton-conductive membrane is used for membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton-conductive membrane has excellent dryness-and-moisture-proof property, proton-conductivity, dimensional stability, heat resistance and impact resistance, and provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A proton-conductive membrane has a silicon-oxygen bond-type structure (A) of formula: (R2)nX(3-n)-Si-R1-Si-X(3-n)(R2)n (1) and an acidic radical-containing structure (B) of formula: (R4)mX(3-m)-Si-R3-Y'(2).    X=-O-, or OH;    R1=1-50C linear hydrocarbyl optionally containing oxygen atom or hetero atom;    R2=methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl;    m,n=0, 1 or 2;    Y'=acidic radical;    R3=3C or more organic group having sulfide bond, sulfoxide bond or sulfone bond, C-C bonding or C-S-C bonding;and    R4=ethyl, propyl or phenyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane-electrode assembly, which is obtained by joining a gas diffusion electrode to the proton-conductive membrane; and    (2) polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which is provided with the membrane-electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The laminated battery has several positive electrode plates in which positive electrode current collection tabs (11) are formed. The negative electrode current collection tabs of negative electrode plates are joined to a negative electrode current collection terminal in superimposition state. An insulating layer (20) made of PTFE resin is formed covering a portion of any one of the positive or negative current collection tab.    USE - Laminated battery e.g. square-shaped lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to robot, electric vehicle, backup power supply, mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation and disconnection of current collection tab are prevented reliably, and heat emission of the battery resulting from the abnormal flow of electric current into an adjacent current collection tab can be suppressed, by forming the insulating layer as specified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the laminated electrode structure of the battery.    Laminated electrode structure (10)    Positive electrode current collection tab (11)    Positive electrode current collection terminal (15)    Insulating layer (20)
NOVELTY - A coating material has laminated film of 3 layers. The lamination has film, capable of heat sealing on inner surface film of a battery wrapping material, coated on both surfaces of heat resistant resin film (2). The heat resistant resin film is a biaxially stretched film which has polyester or polyamide film. The heat-sealable film is an adhesive resin film consisting of ionomer, ethylene-acrylate copolymer, modified polyethylene or modified polypropylene.    USE - Coating material for battery terminal (claimed) such as terminal of polymer battery, lithium ion battery and secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material provides battery terminal with favorable corrosion resistance and sealing performance. The battery terminal coated with the coating material improves the volume energy density and weight energy density of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the battery terminal coated with the coating material.    Surface material (1)    Heat resistant resin film (2)    Metal terminal (3)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module (1) has a thermo-element (2) that is provided with a thermoelectric film (4) arranged on the main surface of a base material (3). The base material has inclined surfaces (3b) that are inclined with respect to the main surface. Several grooves (5a) are formed in the both sides of inclined surfaces of the base material of thermo element.    USE - Thermoelectric module for use as solar power generation module and thermo electric generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The sun rays can be irradiated effectively on the grooves of the base material of thermo element even when the thermoelectric module is used as solar power generation module. Hence, the solar energy can be generated effectively and freedom degree of design of thermoelectric module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoelectric module (1)    Thermo element (2)    Base material (3)    Inclined surface (3b)    Thermoelectric film (4)    Grooves (5a)
NOVELTY - A white polyester film contains polyester (60-92 wt.parts) having weight average molecular weight of 50000-65000, and barium sulfate (8-40 wt.parts).    USE - White polyester film is used as back surface protective film of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The white polyester film has excellent reflectivity property.
NOVELTY - The generator has a straight rod fixed at a side of a base. A pushing member is fixed at a lever, which is installed at a side of a frame. The pushing member is provided with sensors at tail end for sensing signal transmitters, where the sensors are arranged opposite to one another. The pushing member is connected with an L-rod of the frame at front end so as to sense the signal transmitters fixed on a straight rod. The push member pushes or draws the L-rod of the frame to change moment of the lever to drive an energy accumulator.    USE - Power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generator.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric control valve (2) whose upper and lower ports are connected in water-inlet and water-outlet main pipelines of a water storage tank (1). A lower port of a by-pass gas-guide tube (6) is connected with a lower port of the electric control valve. An upper port of the by-pass gas-guide tube passes over an upper main pipeline of the electric control valve to enter the water storage tank. The upper port of the by-pass gas-guide tube is exposed on an overflow surface (12) in the water storage tank and is in contact with atmospheric air through an overflow pipe (13).    USE - Water-saving and anti-freezing device for an unsealed solar water heater system.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the pipeline to provide reliable emptying function, prevents the pipeline from being frozen in winter, and supplies hot water as soon as the valve is opened such that the solar water heater system provides better water-saving and anti-freezing effect, low failure rate and long service time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a water-saving and anti-freezing device.    Water storage tank (1)    Electric control valve (2)    By-pass gas-guide tube (6)    Overflow surface (12)    Overflow pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The trough (1) has a composite exhibiting 5-90 percentages of vegetable fibers and formed by a compressed fleece. The composite is made of a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene and/or polyethylene, or duroplastic material e.g. epoxy resin and phenolic resin. An outer side of the trough has a cover layer (6) that is made of plastic covering fleece that is applied on a side of the compressed fleece. Four creases are formed at a base (4) of a central recess (3). The cover layer is attached to a circulating outwardly directing edge (2) of the trough.    USE - Solar trough for accommodating a solar element e.g. solar cell and solar collector, or a photovoltaic element for collecting solar energies.    ADVANTAGE - The composite exhibits 5-90 percentages of the vegetable fibers, thus manufacturing the solar trough in a cost-effective, simple and durable manner, and achieving usage of renewable raw materials, environmental friendliness and positive energy balance of the solar element or the photovoltaic element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vegetable fibers are selected from a group consisting of flax, hemp, sisal, kenaf, jute, wood and coco. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar trough.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a solar trough with a cover layer.    Solar trough (1)    Circulating outwardly directing edge (2)    Central recess (3)    Base (4)    Cover layer (6)
NOVELTY - The pipe has a heat interchanger whose copper pipe is located in a cylindrical inner cavity of a heat collecting pipe extending to 2 centimeters of an end enclosure of an inner pipe whose two ends pass through a seal cover. An electric heating wire extends to 3 centimeters of the end enclosure of the inner pipe in the cylindrical inner cavity of the heat collecting pipe. An anode and a cathode pass through the seal cover. An outer skin of the electric heating wire is made of silica rubber material.    USE - Cold-resistant pressure-bearing solar heat collecting energy storage pipe for solar energy and building integrating engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe substitutes the single-opening solar vacuum heat collecting pipe, performs electric heating function and can be made into the roof type, the wall hanging type, the wall inserted type and the balcony breast board inserted type solar water heater without the water tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric heating wire comprising two electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cold-resistant pressure-bearing solar heat collecting energy storage pipe.
NOVELTY - The electric bicycle has vehicle chassis integrally made of heat conductive metal, composite material or plastic, as a single piece, a damper connected between vehicle chassis and front and rear wheels, and front and back lamps installed in front and tail sections of vehicle chassis respectively. The electric bicycle has motor, a controller, a power supply pack with several batteries, and other components are installed and attached to the chassis using bolt, rivet or adhesives.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for welding for attachment of the components can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - A cylindrical battery with aqueous lithium iron phosphate power type comprises conductive agent (2-3%), dispersant sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (0.5-2%), adhesive styrene butadiene rubber (3-5%), active substance lithium iron phosphate (83.5-91%), and ethanol (55% of the total powder weight).    USE - The cylindrical battery is useful for chemical power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical battery has good quality, good high-temperature performance and low manufacturing cost, without toxicity and pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a production method of cylindrical battery with aqueous lithium iron phosphate power type.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a semiconductor layer and an electrode layer on an insulating transparent substrate. A sealing resin layer and a rear sealing material are laminated on a cell region. A positive electrode bar and a negative electrode bar are collocated on the electrode layer. Photoelectric conversion cell units are arranged at an outer edge of a thin film solar cell module, respectively. Lead electrode disks are electrically connected to gang sockets at corresponding positions. Connecting jacks are electrically connected to the module via flexible connecting plugs.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell module i.e. direct connected thin film solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method shortens the length of a connecting cable, reduces line loss, and reduces the connection resistance of a thin film solar cell module array, while improving the generating capacity of the module array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a direct connected thin film solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thin film solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The cable has a cable core including a polyolefin insulating layer (2) that is arranged outside of a conductor (1) i.e. copper/tinned copper conductor, where the cable is made of low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant polyolefin insulating material. A polyolefin external jacket layer (3) is extruded to the cable core, where the cable core is formed by stranding of a set of cables. A flame retardant belt layer (4) has a glass fiber belt that is wrapped outside the stranded cable core.    USE - Photovoltaic cable for use in a solar generator.    ADVANTAGE - The cable is simple in structure, and provides perfect heat resistance, cold resistance and ultraviolet radiation resistance during severe environment condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic cable.    Conductor (1)    Polyolefin insulating layer (2)    Polyolefin external jacket layer (3)    Flame retardant belt layer (4)
NOVELTY - The material has multiple metal oxide layers (40) placed on a thin metal layer (20) contacting with an inner layer (10). A surface of the thin metal layer or each metal oxide layer is processed as an oxidizer. Thermal process is performed by exposing the thin metal layer at temperature of 600 degree centigrade. The oxidizer is selected from a group consisting of ferric chloride, iron sulfate, PTFE, chromic acid, hydrogen peroxide and nitric acid. Thickness of the metal oxide layer is 10 micrometers.    USE - Pouch packing material for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) and a pouch type secondary battery of a portable electronic product e.g. video camera, cellular phone and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The material is provided with a superior insulation property. The radioactive decay of the inner layer is suppressed, thus improving the performance of the lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a pouch packing material.    Inner layer (10)    Thin metal layer (20)    External layer (30)    Metal oxide layer (40)    Pouch case (200)
NOVELTY - Electrode composition comprises 85 wt.% of silver powder, 2 wt.% of glass frits, 3 wt.% of an organic binder and 10 wt.% of an organic solvent.    USE - Electrode composition for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode composition maximizes photoelectric conversion efficiency and decreases infiltration amount of a silver electrode to a p-layer and lowering absorption rate of solvent.
NOVELTY - The structure has a post whose head lateral surface is wrapped with a layer of plastic body. A head of the post is inserted into a post hole of a battery cover and fused with the battery cover by the plastic body. The lateral surface of the post wrapped with the plastic body is fabricated with a threaded or annular slot. A surface of the plastic body is provided with a step part whose upward step face is fused with the battery cover. An inner side of the step part is fabricated with a slot. A conical section of protrusion is provided below the step part for supporting the step part.    USE - Lead acid storage battery post and cover connecting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The post can be directly fused with the battery cover by plastic so as to integrate the post with the battery cover without requiring a post sealing gel such as double-component epoxy sealing gel and double-component polyacrylic ester sealing gel, thus avoiding the danger to people and environment caused by toxic substances, reducing the solidification process of the sealing gel generated by a battery, and saving labor. The structure avoids the need for a heating drying channel, thus reducing the investment cost of the battery, saving energy, reducing the production period of battery and increasing the production efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lead acid storage battery post and cover connecting structure.
NOVELTY - The pole post has a head part whose side surface is wrapped with a plastic body layer, where a side surface of the pole post is provided with a plastic body. The plastic body is provided with a concave-convex slot, a screw thread slot or annular slot, and is made from acrylonitrile butadiene and styrene (ABS) or polypropylene. A step comprising a step surface upward is provided at a surface of the plastic body, where an inner side of the step is provided with a slot. A conical salient section is equipped at a lower part of the step, where the step is supported to the salient section.    USE - Pole post for a lead-acid storage cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pole post is integrally formed with a cell cover by utilizing plastics in direct fusing way, so that the pole post seal gum can be avoided, volatilization of curing agent is prevented and damages caused to stuff and environment toxic substance is avoided. The curing process of pole post seal gum is reduced for the cell production, thus saving energy, shortening cell producing period and increasing producing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a pole post for a lead-acid storage cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a rivet non-electrically connected with a cover body. An anode and a cathode on a protection circuit board are connected with an anode and cathode on a battery core. An end cover is fixed on a top part of the battery for containing and fixing the protection circuit board. A metal sheet is integrally molded with an insulation plastic component by an injection mode, and the end cover connected with the battery by welding through the metal sheet. A surface pad i.e. sheet insulator, and a small bracket are fixed between the protection circuit board and the battery core.    USE - Lithium-ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the battery is improved without increasing the thickness. The battery dispenses with high temperature during the manufacturing process, and does not cause any effect on the battery core and the electronic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium-ion battery.
NOVELTY - A colloidal state macromolecule electrolyte precursor composition comprises bismaleimide monomer or bismaleimide oligomer generated by reacting bismaleimide, hydrocarbon compound, non-aqueous metal salt electrolyte, aprotic solvent and free-radical initiator.    USE - A colloidal state macromolecule electrolyte precursor composition for alkali metal secondary battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A colloidal state macromolecule electrolyte precursor composition comprises bismaleimide monomer or bismaleimide oligomer generated by reacting bismaleimide; hydrocarbon compound of formula X-(A-C(R1)=CH2)n; and non-aqueous metal salt electrolyte, aprotic solvent and free-radical initiator.    X=O, organic hydrocarbon, organic hydrocarbon-oxygen compound, oligomer or high molecular polymer;    n=2 or 3;    A=one or more of 5 compounds, e.g. group of formulae (a), (b) and (c);    m=0-6;    Y'=H, -CN, -NO2 or halo;and    R1=H or 1-4C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an alkali metal secondary battery, comprising cathode for electrochemically embedding or releasing alkali metal; anode comprising electrode active material of electrochemically embedded or released alkali; and colloidal state macromolecule electrolyte which is prepared by polymerizing or crosslinking colloidal state macromolecule electrolyte precursor composition by heating.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an electric conductor (6) connected with a negatively chargeable pole (4) and a positively chargeable pole (5) for delivering electric current. A degassing line (7) derives gas or steam from the battery. The negatively chargeable pole, the positively chargeable pole and a housing (3) are provided with openings (8). The degassing line is connected with the negatively chargeable pole, the positively chargeable pole or the housing such that the gas or steam is directly guided from the opening into the degassing line.    USE - Battery such as battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, for use in a battery module system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The degassing line is connected with the negatively chargeable pole, the positively chargeable pole or the housing such that the gas or steam is directly guided from the opening into the degassing line, so that no complex collecting area is necessary as the gas is introduced directly into the degassing line, thus deriving the gas or steam developed in the battery safely with a small technical complexity. The cooling fluid can be guided directly to the poles or housing for improving cooling at the pole and the housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Housing (3)    Negatively chargeable pole (4)    Positively chargeable pole (5)    Electric conductor (6)    Degassing line (7)    Openings (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a receiving body (1) including an inner layer (6) and an outer layer (4) that turn towards sun in a mounted state. The inner layer exhibits thickness smaller than thickness of the outer layer, where the inner layer is partially provided in a light weight concrete that includes foamed clay. The inner layer includes a seam for receiving a cover (11). A solar module (2) is fixed to the receiving body, and a ball-shaped grain of the foamed clay of the inner layer has diameter between 4 and 8 millimeters.    USE - Device for a solar module e.g. solar collector and photovoltaic element, for collecting and/or transforming solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The ball-shaped grain of the foamed clay of the inner layer has diameter between 4 and 8 millimeters such that decay in a transition region between the facade and receiving body is avoided, and the insulating property of the inner layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for receiving a body for a solar module device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar module device with a receiving body.    Receiving body (1)    Solar module (2)    Outer layer (4)    Inner layer (6)    Cover (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several film formation chambers (3-5) provided along the conveyance direction of a flexible film board (10). Several diffusion prevention chambers (6,7) are provided between each film formation chamber, to block the gas flow between film formation chambers, and the outflow of gas. Several gate valves (20,21) installed in the diffusion prevention chambers are blocked, such that gate valve (20) among several gate valves is moved corresponding to conveyance of board.    USE - Roll-to-roll type apparatus for producing thin film of solar cell (claimed) installed in roof of residence, rooftop of building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of gas among several film formation chambers is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the thin film production apparatus.    Unwinding chamber (1)    Film formation chambers (3-5)    Diffusion prevention chambers (6,7)    Flexible film board (10)    Gate valves (20,21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pair of separators (1) with gasket (5) and a cooling separator to cool unit cells. A clamping board laminates two or more unit cells and cooling separator, and clamps both ends of unit cell and cooling separator. A high resistant layer (30) contacts outer periphery surface of separator with gasket and cooling separator.    USE - Laminated type polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer periphery surface of separator with gasket and cooling separator is covered by high resistant layer, the resistance of short circuit in the outer surface of fuel cell is increased and short circuit current is reduced hence the insulation between the unit cells is ensured by simple structure and power generation characteristic is improved stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the separator gasket accumulated structure.    Separator (1)    Flat portion (2)    Manifold (4)    Gasket (5)    High resistant layer (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming water-repellent paste (PS1) in a form of sheet, using a hopper (120) and a blade (122). The water-repellent paste is dried by a heating furnace (124). A diffused layer (BS) is adjoined with the sheet-like curing material (SL) through the water-repellent paste (PS2). The sheet-like curing material, water-repellent paste (PS2) and the diffused layer are pressed in lamination direction.    USE - Manufacturing method of diffused layer for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damages to the electrolytic membrane of the fuel cell by the fibrous conductor can be prevented effectively and the fuel cell can be handled conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production apparatus of diffused layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the production apparatus of diffused layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hopper (120)    Blade (122)    Heating furnace (124)    Diffused layer (BS)    Water-repellent pastes (PS1,PS2)    Sheet-like curing material (SL)
NOVELTY - A solid lithium secondary battery (1) comprises secondary battery cell (11) having part(s) covered with film containing high molecular compound.    USE - Solid lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved mechanical strength and cycle life characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of solid lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and sectional view of the solid lithium secondary battery.    Solid lithium secondary battery (1)    Secondary battery cell (11)    Lead part (13)    Electrode (112)    Collector (113)
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 illuminating device has a power failure detector (2) that detects power failure during abnormal conditions. A light-weight lithium-polymer battery (3) without electrolytic solution is switched as an emergency power supply during power failure so as to protect the illuminating device against explosion. A LED driver (5) adjusts the illumination output and lighting time of LED lamp (6) when the lithium-polymer battery is switched.    USE - Illuminating device such as fluorescent lamp-type LED lighting fixture for street light and signboard. Can also be used in electric bulb-type LED illuminating device and projector-type LED illuminating device.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting fixture is used to illuminate underground area and high building using battery power during power failure due to abnormal condition such as disaster or earthquake, and the size and cost of the lighting fixture can be reduced reliably while increasing the quality of the lighting fixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fluorescent lamp-type LED lighting fixture.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power failure detector (2)    Lithium polymer detector (3)    LED driver (5)    LED lamp (6)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (20) comprises non-aqueous electrolyte, anode and cathode. The anode contains lithium-containing transition-metal complex oxide as anode active material. The cathode contains carbon material as cathode active material. The carbon material of cathode is mixture of carbon material having easily graphitizing property and carbon material having hardly graphitizing property.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has improved cyclic characteristics. The diffusibility of lithium ion into carbon material is improved. The reduction in capacitance during preservation is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cylindrical shaped lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aluminum foil (1)    Anode mix layer (2)    Cathode mix layer (3)    Winding group (15)    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - Integrated photovoltaic modules (110) laminated in a one step process comprises a substrate (10), a thermoplastic adhesive layer (5) with acrylic acids and/or maleic anhydrides functionalities at least two interconnected cells (4) and a superstrate.    USE - As an integrated photovoltaic modules (claimed) e.g. photovoltaic integrated waterproofing membrane or photovoltaic metal sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic modules enables the production of cheap integrated photovoltaic modules, like photovoltaic waterproofing membranes or rigid photovoltaic panels in a one step process, based on cost effective preferably plastic PV cells and processes like roll to roll approach, allowing easy use/installation and allowing to meet the requirements for roofing applications like fire requirements, safety and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method to attach integrated photovoltaic modules with rigid substrate to an installed waterproofing membrane involving providing soft profiles with rigid insert and weldable flaps to the waterproofing membrane, welding the profiles on the waterproofing membrane, attaching the modules with their rigid substrate to the rigid insert of the profiles, with mechanical fasteners like screws.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of photovoltaic modules.    Interconnected cells (4)    Adhesive layer (5)    Substrate (10)    Intermediate layer (12)    Integrated photovoltaic modules (110)
NOVELTY - Flexible photovoltaic module (1) with good external fire performance comprises photovoltaic cells (1c) on plastic substrate and plastic sheet or adhesive layer (1d) under cell based on polyolefin, and/or copolymer of ethylene or propylene with vinyl acetate or (meth)acrylates or neutralized acrylic acids (ionomers). The plastic sheet or adhesive layer contains at least 50 (preferably 100) g/m2 halogenated (preferably brominated) flame retardant. The layers above plastic sheet allow release of flame poisoning substances coming from plastic sheet when fire is set to module.    USE - As flexible photovoltaic module attached to waterproofing membrane (claimed) e.g. polymeric or bituminous sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module provides fire safe, durable and cost effective photovoltaic systems, with excellent external fire performance, and acceptable external fire properties such that the module achieves improved mechanical, impact, scratch and UV stability, cost effective encapsulation, optimal adhesion between layers and high hydrolysis resistance with avoidance of electrical shocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of photovoltaic waterproofing membrane.    Photovoltaic module (1)    Photovoltaic cells (1c)    Adhesive layer (1d)    Top layer (10a)    Reinforcement (10b)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell is formed by cleaving a portion of a contiguous, monolithic semiconductor donor body having a first donor thickness to form a first lamina (40) of a semiconductor material, where the first lamina of the semiconductor material has a first lamina thickness of 0.2-100 mu m; and fabricating the photovoltaic cell. The first lamina of the semiconductor material comprises a portion of a base or an emitter, or both, of the photovoltaic cell. Before the cleaving step, the first lamina is affixed to a receiver which is a substrate or superstrate (60).    USE - Method for forming a photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method cheaply and reliably forms the thinner crystalline semiconductor photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing a stage in formation of the photovoltaic cell.    First surface (10)    Conductive layer (11)    First lamina (40)    Superstrate (60)    Second surface (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves adhering one surface of semiconductor portion to a receiver (60) which is made of aluminum or polymer. A lamina (40) is cleaved from semiconductor portion and upper surface (10) of lamina remains adhered to the receiver. The lamina is formed with thickness of 1 to 80 microns. One or more species of gas ions such as hydrogen ion or helium ion are implanted through upper surface of lamina before adhering.    USE - Method of forming photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is fabricated inexpensively and reliably and the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic cell varies with its thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Upper surface of lamina (10)    Lamina (40)    Receiver (60)    Lower surface of lamina (62)    Antireflective layer (64)
NOVELTY - The battery has a stacked electrode assembly (10) comprising a set of positive electrode plates (1) with respect to positive electrode current collector tabs (11) extending from the plates (1) and a set of negative electrode plates (2) with respect to negative electrode current collector tabs (12) extending from the plates (2). An insulative spacer compresses joined portions between the tabs and positive and negative electrode current collector terminals, and is arranged in a tab-connecting space that is provided at a location of the spacer corresponding to a region between the terminals.    USE - Stack type battery for robot, electric vehicle, and backup power source. Can also be used for a mobile information terminal device e.g. mobile-phone, notebook computer, and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has the insulative spacer that protects the joined portions between the positive and negative electrode current collector terminals, and the positive and negative electrode current collector tabs, thus improving the reliability of the battery. The battery provides smooth electrical connection between the current collector terminals when a battery module is made utilizing multiplicity of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a stacked electrode assembly used for a stack type battery.    Positive electrode plates (1)    Negative electrode plates (2)    Stacked electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode current collector tabs (11)    Negative electrode current collector tabs (12)
NOVELTY - The pack (2) has a casing (20) accommodating a battery, and a ventilation hole formed on an outside of the casing. A metal mesh member covering the ventilation hole is provided at an inner side of the casing. The metal mesh member is placed at a position opposite to a sealing part of the battery, where the mesh member is coated with an insulating resin to form windows near the sealing part of the battery. The mesh member is provided in a form of net or hole shape, where an opening size of the mesh member is 3 millimeter or less.    USE - Reusable secondary battery pack e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery pack, nickel-cadmium battery pack and lithium ion battery pack, for use in an electronic apparatus (claimed) e.g. digital camera, video camera and laptop computer, and a mobile communication device i.e. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has the casing with the ventilation hole communicating with the outside of the casing, and the mesh made of metal for covering the ventilation hole is provided at the side of the casing, thus preventing ejection of flame from outside of the casing due to abnormality in the battery while suppressing increase of size or weight and enhancing safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery accommodated in a battery pack.    Battery pack (2)    Battery case (5)    Positive electrode lead (8)    Positive electrode cap (16)    Casing (20)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a multilayer structure (100) comprising a metal layer (102), a semiconductor layer (106), and a self-assembled organic molecular monolayer (104) in between the metal and semiconductor layers. The organic molecular monolayer operates as a thin controllable insulator layer. The multilayer structure is operable as a metal-organic-insulator-semiconductor (MOIS) junction.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic molecular monolayer has a high degree of continuity of the arrangement of the molecules within the layer, thus forming a large area junction. The thickness of the organic molecular monolayer is tuned using alkyl chain of different lengths to enable optimization of the photovoltaic conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The large area junction property enables a high light collection efficiency of the solar cell. Further, the organic molecular monolayer protects the semiconducting absorber layer from defects and decreases the number of surface states.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a solar cell, comprising:    (A) interacting between a semiconductor substrate and an organic layer operating as an insulator to obtain a molecular junction;    (B) interacting a metal layer with the molecular junction creating a multilayer structure formed by a MOIS junction; and    (C) illuminating the multilayer structure inducing the generation of a current produced by the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an MOIS structure.    Multilayer structure (100)    Metal layer (102)    Organic molecular monolayer (104)    Semiconductor layer (106)
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 - An electrode catalyst is made of noble-metal-non-noble metal alloy having core-shell structure provided on a conductive carrier. The content of noble metal in the catalyst composition is more than or equal to the content of non-noble metal.    USE - Electrode catalyst is for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst having improved performance is economical, and is provided efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture electrode catalyst. A noble metal component, non-noble metal component and polyol are dissolved in a solvent, and amine is added to the resultant solution and refluxed. The catalyst component is then provided on an electroconductive carrier, acetone is added, polyol reductive reaction is performed and the protective colloid generated during polyol reductive reaction is removed, washed, dried and heated at reduced atmosphere.
NOVELTY - A profile (4) comprises a soft side (21) which is attachable to a waterproofing membrane (10) and a rigid side (20); and a rigid insert (23). The modules are attached to the rigid side or insert of the profile. The profile is attached to the membrane by welding, gluing or hook and loop fasteners.    USE - Profile for attaching light weight rigid photovoltaic modules to a roofing structure having a waterproofing membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The profile improves the durability of photovoltaic modules, the durability of the glues and connections, and the durability of the roofing membranes; reduces the heating cost and/or electricity consumption for air conditioning; and reduces the risk of proliferation of microorganisms which may damage roofing membranes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for attaching photovoltaic modules to a roof structure comprising profiles attachable to the roof structure and areas of the rigid sheet for attaching the modules to the profiles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through modules.    Profile (4)    Membrane (10)    Rigid side (20)    Soft side (21)    Rigid insert (23)
NOVELTY - A polymerizable acidic compound having weight average molecular weight of 700-8000 (when acidic portion of the compound is neutralized with a counter cation, the weight of counter cation is subtracted from the molecular weight) is impregnated in the surface(s) of cross-linked hydrocarbon anion exchange membrane (6). The impregnated polymerizable acidic compound is polymerized, to obtain diaphragm.    USE - Diaphragm is used for direct liquid fuel type fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides diaphragm comprising modified anion exchange membrane which maintains durability and hydroxide ion conductivity as electrolyte membrane and has improved resistance to methanol permeation. Therefore, utilization efficiency of fuel is improved. The fuel cell comprising the diaphragm is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diaphragm for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of basic structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Battery partition (1)    Fuel flow hole (2)    Oxidizing gas distribution hole (3)    Fuel-chamber-side diffusion electrode (4)    Anion exchange membrane (6)
NOVELTY - A transparent composite material comprises cured product of resin composition having vinyl ester resin composition (60-90 mass%) which has vinyl ester resin synthesized from aliphatic epoxy compound having dispersed in synthetic smectite (10-40 mass%) that is organized with quaternary ammonium salt and/or quaternary phosphonium salt and has number average particle diameter of 10-300 nm and aspect ratio of 10-300.    USE - Transparent composite material is used for forming transparent plate, used as substrate for solar cell and display device such as liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent display and electronic paper (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent transparency, and reduced coefficient of thermal expansion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) transparent plate. Transparent plate comprises transparent composite material and has average coefficient of thermal expansion of 30 ppm/ degrees C or less in planar direction at 50-250 degrees C and total light transmittance of 85% or more per 100 mu m in thickness; and    (2) production of transparent composite material. A composition comprising vinyl ester resin compound, synthetic smectite and solvent before curing is coated on a flat plane having smooth surface, solvent is dried, flat plane with sheets or films having a smooth surface is holded, and cured with electron beam, ultraviolet ray or heat.
NOVELTY - A base material is obtained by melt-extruding a composition of thermoplastic crystalline resin and inert particles to form a film and extending the film. At least one surface of the base material has center plane average surface roughness (Ra) of 30-500 nm, and average interval (S) between the local peaks of the surface of 40-5000 nm.    USE - Base material is used for flexible-type thin film solar cell (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The base material provides flexible-type thin film solar cell having excellent light trapping effect and photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - A covering material contains substrate covered with electroconductive polymeric layer .The substrate consists of copper or its alloy. The electroconductive polymeric layer contains dopant comprising carboxylic acid anion and sulfonate anion.    USE - Covering material is used as wiring material and current collection material for electrochemical apparatus such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed). Can also be used for electric power feeding roll of metal-plating apparatus, metal separator of fuel cell, and electrical contact, terminal and anode for electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The covering material having excellent corrosion resistance and electroconductivity, is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of covering material, which involves forming electroconductive polymer layer on copper component by electrolytically polymerizing electrolyte solution containing carboxylic acid anion, sulfonate anion and conductive polymer monomer; and    (2) coating substrate containing copper or its alloy with electroconductive polymer layer.
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 - A battery case is obtained using resin composition containing polypropylene resin phosphorous acid ester and heavy metal deactivator.    USE - Case for battery such as secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for motor-vehicle, electric products and industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case has excellent water vapor barrier property, dynamic strength, durability, thermal fusibility and pressure resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery which has a battery case and nickel-metal-hydride electrode.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has a solar cell element covered by a sheet. The sheet has a back surface opposite to a light reception side of the solar cell element. The solar cell element comprises ethylene copolymer composition containing alkoxysilane, and ethylene and polar monomer copolymer. The alkoxysilane has an amino group or an epoxy group. The ethylene and polar monomer copolymer contains polar monomer having polar group chosen from carboxylic acid, carboxylate salt, carboxylic anhydride, epoxy resin, hydroxy group, and amino group.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent heat resistance, adhesiveness, transparency, flexibility, moldability, durability and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module has a solar cell element covered by a sheet. The sheet has a back surface opposite to a light reception side of the solar cell element. The solar cell element comprises ethylene copolymer composition containing alkoxysilane (3 weight parts or less) with respect to ethylene and polar monomer copolymer (100 weight parts). The alkoxysilane has an amino group or an epoxy group. The ethylene and polar monomer copolymer contains polar monomer having polar group chosen from carboxylic acid, carboxylate salt, carboxylic anhydride, epoxy resin, hydroxy group, and amino group. A front surface of the light reception side sheet is a polymer material containing ethylene and polar monomer copolymer having 14 weight% or more of polar monomer unit as an ethylenic copolymer. The back surface of a back side sheet is a polymer material containing ethylene and polar monomer copolymer having 12 weight% or more of polar monomer unit as an ethylenic copolymer.
NOVELTY - Multilayer film structure (I) comprises: a first layer of a composition (A) comprising a fluoropolymer; a second layer of composition (B) comprising a fluoropolymer filler; and a third layer of composition (C) comprising a fluoropolymer, where the first and third layers have a melting point of greater than 150 degrees C measured by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and in that the visible light transmittance is less than 25% for a multilayer film thickness of 25 mu m.    USE - (I) is useful in photovoltaic cell, textile/metal technology and rear panel of the cell assembly (all claimed). (I) is useful to protect the rear panel of photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has: good flexibility and tensile strength; good thermal resistance (low shrinkage volume when subjected to high temperatures); and excellent resistance to solvents in the adhesives used for construction of photovoltaic cells, preferably rear panel of the cells. (I) is opaque (low transmission of visible light and UV).
NOVELTY - An organic electrolytic solution comprises a lithium salt; an organic solvent comprising a high dielectric constant solvent; and a polymerizable cycloolefin monomer.    USE - Organic electrolytic solution for lithium battery (claimed) used in portable electronic devices, e.g. video cameras, cellular phones, or notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolytic solution can prevent direct contact between an anode active material and an electrolyte while not inducing deterioration of the conducting properties of lithium ions, and can provide lithium battery with improved cycle and lifetime characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery comprising a cathode, an anode and an organic electrolytic solution. A film that is a polymerization product of a cycloolefin monomer is present on a surface of the anode or cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of an electrode of a lithium battery including a polymer film of an organic electrolytic solution.    Electrode (10)    Active material (20)    Catalyst particles (25)    Substrate (30)    Electrolyte (50)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide whisker pattern is deposited on a substrate through a patternized seed layer by a reaction system in which zinc oxide precipitates. The zinc oxide whisker pattern has a structure in which zinc oxide whisker crystal-grew on seed layer on a substrate face. The zinc oxide whisker carried out anisotropic growth at c-axial direction which is perpendicular and/or non-orthogonal direction to the substrate, and orientation growth is carried out. A seed layer is thin such that the seed layer is not absorbed by field emission scanning electron microscope observation.    USE - Zinc oxide whisker pattern is used for high-conductive component such as molecule sensor, gas sensor and dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thin-layered zinc oxide whisker pattern having excellent lightweight property, high electric conductivity, and low resistance is formed efficiently and economically, using low heat resistant substrate and without hydrothermal treatment or hot and prolonged zinc oxide crystallization process. The whisker interspace is controlled. The seed layer is formed by light irradiation at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of zinc oxide whisker pattern, which involves forming region of zinc acetate hydrate or zinc nitrate hydrate layer, or acetic anhydride zinc or nitric-anhydride zinc layer on substrate, immersing substrate in reaction system of predetermined temperature to which zinc oxide precipitates and changing acetic anhydride zinc or nitric-anhydride zinc layer of seed layer into zinc oxide nanoparticle layer or single crystal layer and producing zinc oxide whisker pattern by crystal-growing zinc oxide whisker on the zinc oxide crystal layer; and    (2) high-conductive component, which has a component nanostructure containing zinc oxide whisker pattern.
NOVELTY - The component has a surface layer (1) and a back plate layer (7) made of transparent polyfluoroethylene complex films. An upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2) is covered with the transparent polyfluoroethylene complex film. A high-strength low-iron toughened glass layer (3) e.g. high transparent textured toughened glass layer, is arranged on the upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer. Serial solar cell sheets (5) are arranged on a middle ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4).    USE - Soft solar battery component for use on a top of a solar motor and a top window of a car.    ADVANTAGE - The component can be bent to a certain degree according to requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a soft solar battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a soft solar battery component.    Surface layer (1)    Upper ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    High-strength low-iron toughened glass layer (3)    Middle ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (4)    Serial solar cell sheet (5)    Back plate layer (7)
The process forms positive and negative electrodes having a multisystem frame structure. A gasket is provided contg. a polyamide based resin. The coin-type battery is formed by using a thermosetting resin in a mould. All the processes from the assembly to the resin mould are carried out in a dehumidification environment.    ADVANTAGE -   The heat insulation nature and electrical properties are improved.
NOVELTY - The anti-freezer has a cavity formed by combining a main drive body (4) and a tee part (8), and a plunger (3) placed inside the cavity. An automatic heating layer (7) is provided at an outer wall of the tee part, and a motor (1) is connected with a drive thread (2) that is connected with the plunger. A sealing rubber ring (6) is placed at a point of top part of the plunger in contact with the tee part. The motor is connected with an automatic intelligent control system (9).    USE - Anti-freezer for a solar energy pipeline.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-freezer avoids problems of short service life and easy freezing and bursting of a pipeline emptying valve, and ensures simple structure and convenient installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy pipeline anti-freezer.    Motor (1)    Drive thread (2)    Plunger (3)    Main drive body (4)    Sealing rubber ring (6)    Automatic heating layer (7)    Tee part (8)    Automatic intelligent control system (9)
NOVELTY - The sleeve (3) has grooves (6) formed on two ends of an inner wall, where inner diameter of the sleeve is greater than outer diameter of circulating tubes (1, 5) of a solar heat collector. An elastic sealing ring (2) is inserted into each groove. The elastic sealing ring is provided with an elastic lip. Two bevel edges of the elastic lip have an included angle, where the elastic sealing ring is formed in integrally U-shape, n-shape, rectangular, reversed V-shape or L-shape. The elastic sealing ring is made of silicon rubber and rubber elastic materials.    USE - Pipeline flexible connecting sleeve for connecting circulating tubes of a solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The sleeve is simple in structure, convenient and quick to mount and dismount, and can automatically compensate expansion caused by heat and shrinkage caused by cold and increase the sealing force automatically with increment of pressure of water in the circulating tubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pipeline flexible connecting sleeve.    Circulating tubes (1, 5)    Elastic sealing ring (2)    Pipeline flexible connecting sleeve (3)    Grooves (6)
NOVELTY - The lighting system has an aluminum made lower case combined with upper case made of stainless steel, and a light emitting device enclosed by protective cover made of polycarbonate. A controller (200) controls the light emitting device according to the charging/discharging of battery (300).    USE - Vehicle lighting system.    ADVANTAGE - The lighting efficiency can be improved by controlling the lighting according to the external environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle lighting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply unit (100)    Controller (200)    Battery (300)    Display unit (400)    Lighting unit (500)
NOVELTY - The concentrator has a transparent planar plate (20) e.g. glass, fixed by a repeated diffractive grating structured holographic film (15), and a solar energy collecting device (30) e.g. photovoltaic cells, thermally absorbing surfaces and fiber optic cables whose face (22) is attached to an edge of the transparent planar plate. A reflective surface (32) e.g. metal foil, is attached to an edge of the transparent planar plate except an edge of the solar energy collecting device. Another solar energy collecting device is connected to a face of the transparent planar plate and the film.    USE - Holographic planar concentrator for collecting and concentrating optical radiation for solar energy application and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) application such as a multi-pane window and glazing element.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrator makes the reflective surface to prevent the light traveling within the plate due to total internal reflection from leaving the plate, thus increasing the probability of the light striking the solar energy collecting device. The concentrator increases the amount of solar radiation arriving at a light collecting cell surface, reduces the amount of solar energy collecting material required, and reduces the light loss within the device. The concentrator is provided with a uniform visual appearance, and lowers manufacturing and installation costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for concentrating solar energy with a transparent planar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a holographic planar concentrator with a transparent plate, reflective surface three edges, solar energy collecting device along a bottom and holographic film on a front face.    Repeated diffractive grating structured holographic film (15)    Transparent planar plate (20)    Face (22)    Solar energy collecting device (30)    Reflective surface (32)
NOVELTY - The combination has a power distribution circuit connected to solar cells (60) for receiving electrical power from the solar cells, where the distribution circuit is connected to a battery compartment for supplying the electrical power to charge batteries in the compartment when electrical power is converted from light by the solar cells. The distribution circuit is connected to light sources i.e. LED, for supplying power from the charged batteries to the light sources when the solar cells do not generate electrical power by converting the light.    USE - Address indicator combination for use with a mailbox for displaying address of a house or office building.    ADVANTAGE - The combination is simple in design, rugged in construction, easy to use and economical to manufacture and exhibits long life. The combination utilizes less number of light sources, thus consuming less energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an address indicator combination with a mailbox.    Frame (22)    Apertures (38)    Solar cells (60)    Solar circuit (66)    Removable cover box (94)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolytic solution composition comprises two kinds of halogenated cyclic carbonates containing a different halogen element from each other.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolytic solution useful for battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The two kinds of halogenated cyclic carbonates containing a different halogen element from each other, which are contained in the non-aqueous electrolytic solution, form a film having low resistance and high solvent protecting capability on the surface of an electrode. According to this, not only the battery expansion at the time of high-temperature storage is suppressed, but excellent charge-discharge efficiency can be kept.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolytic solution battery comprising: a positive electrode (21); a negative electrode (22); and the electrolytic solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a non-aqueous electrolytic solution secondary battery.    Wound electrode body (20)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Exterior member (30)    Adhesive film (31)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell is arranged on the wiring of a wiring board. The wiring board and the photovoltaic cell are sealed using a sealing material. The photovoltaic cell is tested after sealing process.    USE - Method of manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing yield of the solar cell module can be improved. The number of components to be used can be reduced. The working efficiency can be improved and the material cost can be reduced. The reliability and the characteristic of the solar cell module can be obtained favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
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 - The collector (1) has channels (20) arranged between an inlet and an outlet. A passage side (2) is permeable for solar radiations and is arranged opposite to an absorber side, where the sides are heat-conductively connected with walls of the channels. The channels have single-piece formed twin wall plates (5) with cover plates (17) running at a distance to each other and bars (19) for connecting the cover plates, where each channel is limited by the bars and a section of the cover plates. The twin wall plates are made of transparent or translucent plastic material e.g. polycarbonate.    USE - Solar collector. Uses include but are not limited to a heat pump, hot water generation, process heat generation and drying purpose in a silo.    ADVANTAGE - The cover plates of the twin wall plates of the channels run at a distance to each other and the bars connect the cover plates, where each channel is limited by the bars and the section of the cover plates, thus manufacturing the solar collector in a simple and cost-effective manner. The twin wall plates are made of the transparent or translucent plastic material e.g. polycarbonate, thus cost-effectively manufacturing the solar collector in different widths, while increasing stability and reducing weight of the solar collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar collector.    Solar collector (1)    Passage side (2)    Twin wall plates (5)    Cover plates (17)    Bars (19)    Channels (20)
NOVELTY - A separator (10) includes a dot pattern layer formed on the surface of porous coating layer provided on surface(s) of porous substrate (1) having several pores. The porous coating layer is formed using a mixture of several inorganic particles (3) and a binder polymer (5). The dot pattern layer has several dots made of polymer and are arranged at predetermined intervals.    USE - Separator of electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device comprising the separator has improved stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of separator.    Porous substrate (1)    Inorganic particles (3)    Binder polymer (5)    Separator (10)
NOVELTY - A phosphonium ionic liquid is new.    USE - Phosphonium ionic liquid for use as antistatic coating, water vapor barrier coating, bulk water barrier, aqueous solution barrier, or biological liquid barriers for application to surfaces (particularly organic LED and solar cell) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The phosphonium ionic liquid exhibits high thermal stabilities, low melting points, and temperature dependent solvent miscibilities. The phosphonium ionic liquid is superhydrophobic, non-volatile, and thermally stable. The ionic liquid is capable of forming fluorous biphasic systems and superhydrophobic coatings with water contact angles of greater than 150 degrees .    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A phosphonium ionic liquid of formula Y'-CH2+P((CH2)2Rfn)(((CH2)2)-Z)-(CH2)2-Rfn A- is new.    A=F, Cl, Br, I, ClO4, PF6, N3, BF4, SbF6, BH4, (FSO2)2N, (CF3SO2)2N, (C2F5SO2)2N, (CF3SO2)3, CF3SO3, ROSO3, CF3COO, AsF6, RCOO, (CN)2N, NO3, or MePhO2SO;    Rfn=(CF2)n-1CF3;    Y'=-NO2, -CN-OH, -CF3-COR, -SH, -OMe, -SMe, -SPh, -SSR, -COOH, -COOR, -NH2, -NHR, -NR2, -Si(OC2H5)3, 2-20C alkoxy, 1-20C alkyl, 2-20C alkynyl, 6-20C alkyl, 6-12C aryl, 3-8C cycloalkyl, 1-20C aminoalkyl, 1-6C hydroxyalkyl, 1-12C heteroaryl, 1-12C heterocycle, or fluoralkyl;    Z=-NO2, -CN-OH, -CF3-COR, -SH, -OMe, -SMe, -SPh, -COOH, -COOR, -NH2, -NHR, -NR2, 2-20C alkenyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 1-20C alkyl, 2-20C alkynyl, 6-20C alkyl, 6-12C aryl, 3-8C cycloalkyl, 1-20C aminoalkyl, 1-6C hydroxyalkyl, 1-12C heteroaryl, or 1-12C heterocycle;and    n=1-25.
NOVELTY - A sensor (1) has a metal housing (2) with an opening in which a bar-type element (5) extends. The bar-type element has a detector element (7) in the form of a brass tip surrounded by a dielectric material (6). Dielectric material is surrounded by a coating layer (11). Coating layer is a perfluorinated polymer coating, in particular a PTFE or Teflon(RTM: Polytetrafluoroethene or polytetrafluoroethylene that is trademark of DuPont company) coating. Dielectric material is oxide ceramic, preferably aluminum oxide ceramic, or titanium oxide ceramic.    USE - Sensor for detecting level of water in tank associated with fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. mobile fuel cell system arranged in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains improved functionality of the sensor with regard to level detection since coating layer that surrounds the dielectric material has very good non-stick properties so that dirt particles are made difficult to become attached to the dielectric material, thus development of contaminants into the layer on element in the form of electrode is prevented. Ensures surface texture is exploited with specific dielectric material to achieve improved properties with regard to the functional behavior of sensor and in particular with regard to the attachment of contaminants contained in liquid in the form of flushed-out constituents since residues of the coating layer remain in the indentations of ceramic layer that provide sufficient non-stick properties even at the damaged portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a sensor.    Sensor (1)    Housing (2)    Bar-type element (5)    Dielectric material (6)    Detector element (7)    Coating layer (11)
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 battery pack has a secondary battery (20) which is arranged in reverse direction with respect to primary battery (20). A connection board (30) connects the primary battery and secondary battery. A sealing board (24) has a protrusion portion (24a) which protrudes from a sealing plate portion and has a gas exhaust port (24b). The primary battery is arranged so that bottom face of battery case (22) is located in bottom face side rather than sealing plate portion of secondary battery.    USE - Battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The spreading of fire is prevented effectively by a flame interruption element so that fire break out to battery pack is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for case for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the positional relationship of several batteries accommodated in battery pack.    Primary and secondary batteries (20)    Battery case (22)    Sealing board (24)    Sealing plate portion (24a)    Gas exhaust port (24b)    Connection board (30)
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 - A pressure reduction pump (64) located in the downstream of an oxidizing agent gas flow path (34) and fuel gas flow path (36) reduces the pressure of oxidizing agent gas flow path and fuel gas flow path. The pressure reduction pump performs scavenging process after pressure reduction process by sucking scavenging gas from the flow paths and discharging to a dilution apparatus (58).    USE - Fuel cell system using polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure reduction pump can perform both pressure reduction process and scavenging process efficiently. Hence size reduction is achieved, fall of electric power generation performance is suppressed and power consumption is reduced.    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 fuel cell system.    Controller (20)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (34)    Fuel gas flow path (36)    Dilution apparatus (58)    Pressure reduction pump (64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electroconductive porous structure for covering an electrolytic membrane. Electrodes are formed on the electrolytic membrane. Gas separators (30) are arranged on gas flow path formation portions. Sealing portions (18) are formed between outer periphery of flow path formation portions and contact portions of sealing element (16).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of sealing element is improved, while increasing the gas utilization rate of fuel cell. The retention of water in the gap around sealing portions can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electric power generation structure (12)    Sealing element (16)    Sealing portions (18)    Gas separators (30)    Oxidation gas discharge slit (50)
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 - A fuel cell catalyst layer (1 or 2) is formed by applying a vinyl polymer composition on the surface of a catalyst layer containing electroconductive porous material, in which catalyst and ion conductive resin are applied. The polymer composition contains a vinyl polymer (A) having cross-linkable group chosen from epoxy group and/or isocyanate group, and a vinyl polymer (B) having cross-linkable group chosen from hydroxy, carboxy and/or amino group. The polymer (A and/or B) has acidic group capable of forming salt.    USE - Catalyst layer is used as electrode for fuel cell, such as direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer has high proton conductivity and insolubility with respect to high concentration methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell catalyst layer (1 or 2) is formed by applying a vinyl polymer composition on the surface of a catalyst layer containing electroconductive porous material, in which catalyst and ion conductive resin soluble in methanol are applied. The polymer composition contains a vinyl polymer (A) having cross-linkable group chosen from epoxy group and/or isocyanate group protected by a protecting group, and a vinyl polymer (B) having cross-linkable group chosen from hydroxy, carboxy and/or amino group. The polymer (A and/or B) has acidic group capable of forming salt. The cross-linkable groups of polymers (A, B) are reacted, and proton exchange of salt is carried out. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of catalyst layer; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell having catalyst layer.    Anode catalyst layer (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Electrolytic membrane (3)    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Methanol or methanol aqueous solution (5)    Oxygen or air (6)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a board assembly (2) comprising a board holder (6) for positioning a circuit board (5). An output terminal (7) facing the electrode removing surface of a polymer battery is fixed on the circuit board. A connection lead board extending in the direction orthogonal to an output lead board (3) of the polymer battery, is positioned in the side of the board holder. The connection lead board and the output lead board are welded together.    USE - Battery pack for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The board assembly and the polymer battery are easily positioned in exact position by welding the connection lead board and the output lead board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the board assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Board assembly (2)    Output lead board (3)    Circuit board (5)    Board holder (6)    Output terminal (7)
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 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 polycrystal mesocarbon pellet graphitized article consists of two or more crystals and C axial direction of each crystal are in random direction, and has average particle diameter of 1-120 mu m.    USE - Polycrystal mesocarbon pellet graphitized article is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed), solid polymer electrolyte battery, polymer gel electrolyte battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising negative electrode active material including polycrystal mesocarbon pellet graphitized article has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery. Lithium-ion secondary battery consists of negative electrode active material comprising polycrystal mesocarbon pellet graphitized article, positive active material, and non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The primary shaping of a light receiving element is performed using translucent resin (5). The secondary shaping of a light emission unit (1) and optical detection unit (2) is performed using a light-shielding resin (10). The optical emission surface opposes light incidence surface so that optical axis of emission unit corresponds to optical axis of detection unit. A code thin plate is provided in gap (12) between emission and detection units for detecting emitted light. The input and output side lead frames are connected to light emitting and receiving elements.    USE - Photoelectric type encoder for thin plate rotation detector and electronic device such as printer, copier and factory automation (FA) apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The correspondence precision of the optical axis of the light emission unit and the optical axis of the optical detection unit is increased. The deterioration of the transfer characteristic can be prevented. The size of the photoelectric type encoder, rotation detector and electronic device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) rotation detector; and    (2) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric type encoder.    Light emission unit (1)    Optical detection unit (2)    Translucent resin (5)    Light-shielding resin (10)    Gap (12)
NOVELTY - The ball has a hedgehog knob (3) arranged on an outer side of a rubber ball cover (5) that is formed of two shells. A vibration ring (6) arranged in an interior of the cover is excited to vibrations over a multivibrator (7), where the vibrations are transferred from the ring to the knob. Metallic spheres (2) are arranged at end spikes of the knob, where the spheres are connected with an electrical regulator (8) over a conductor (4) and a charging cable (11). The spheres are subjected to stimulation current over the regulator independent of the cable by a battery arranged inside the cover.    USE - Hedgehog knob massage ball for massaging a to-be-treated skin portion on a body part.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic spheres are subjected to stimulation current over the electrical regulator independent of the charging cable by the battery that is arranged inside the rubber ball cover, so that the stimulation current can be positioned point-exactly on the appropriate body parts with a simple operation. The rubber ball cover is formed of two half shells that are interconnected by the screw connection, thus ensuring the accessibility to the components such as vibration ring, multivibrator, battery, current ring and conductor that are arranged inside the rubber ball cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a hedgehog knob massage ball.    Metallic spheres (2)    Hedgehog knob (3)    Conductor (4)    Rubber ball cover (5)    Vibration ring (6)    Multivibrator (7)    Electrical regulator (8)    Charging cable (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing an inner shell, and setting an inner embedding component of a card in the inner shell by utilizing glue or through electrostatic absorption method, where the inner shell is provided with a locating side or a locating column. The inner shell with the inner embedding component is provided in an injection mold through a vacuum absorption method or electrostatic absorption method, and plastic material is used to inject the injection mold to obtain an intelligent plastic card e.g. flexible battery. A printing layer is printed on a surface of the card.    USE - Method for manufacturing an intelligent plastic card such as flexible battery, flexible display and flexible keyboard.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures that the property of the card products contain flexible inner embedding components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an intelligent plastic card manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The inner surfaces of upper and lower unipolar plates (200,202) with respective active areas, are provided with channels and lands. The unipolar plates are aligned with a clamping structure so that respective active areas are arranged adjacent to each other. The channels and lands are pre-nested by applying primary pressure with mechanical force, hydraulic force or magnetic force to active areas. The excess or slack material present in the plates are displaced away from the active areas after which the upper and lower perimeter flanges are joined together.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar plate assembly for fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in thickness of bipolar plates can be reduced as the channels and lands are pre-nested by applying primary pressure. The compressive force in the fuel cell stack due to undesirable localized concentrations can be avoided as excess or slack material are displaced away from the active areas before joining the perimeter flanges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for clamping fixture for bipolar plate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of clamping fixture of fuel cell bipolar plates.    Upper unipolar plate (200)    Lower unipolar plate (202)    Clamping fixture (300)    Base plate (302)    Spring (316)
NOVELTY - The headlight has a light source (9) emitting a light beam portion to illuminate road in front of a motor vehicle. A set of photovoltaic cells (18) receives the light beam portion and energy not utilized for illuminating the road in front of the vehicle. The cells convert luminous radiation from the light source into an electric voltage that is delivered and exploited independently. A part of the cells is mounted inside the headlight against a shutter (14), and panels (19-22) of the cells are fixed to an elliptic illumination module (7) by metal or plastic fixation tabs.    USE - Illumination headlight for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cells permit large recovery of the energy lost by a fraction of non-utilized luminous flux to operate the light source for illuminating the road in front of the motor vehicle, and permit exploiting the energy for other purposes in the motor vehicle in a perfect and efficient manner. The headlight limits the entire power supplied by the battery by reducing the demand imposed to an alternator, which charges the battery, thus ensuring relative fuel economy. The headlight can avoid glaring risk for a driver traveling in an inverse direction of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an illumination headlight on which photovoltaic cells recover energy not utilized for illumination of a road in front of a motor vehicle.    Elliptic illumination module (7)    Light source (9)    Shutter (14)    Photovoltaic cells (18)    Panels (19-22)
NOVELTY - The device has a measuring resistor (1), an evaluation electronics, which is electrically connected with the measuring resistor and is enclosed by a housing (6). The housing is manufactured as plastic housing, where the total evaluation electronics together with a part of the measuring resistor is sprayed. A rivet (7) is formed on the housing, with which a connection (4) is fastened on the housing.    USE - Device for current measurement to verify functioning of an accumulator in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rivet is formed on the housing, with which a connection is fastened on the housing, and thus enables to provide connection in a simple and stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a current measurement device.    Measuring resistor (1)    Printed circuit board (2)    Connection (4)    Housing (6)    Rivet (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has electrodes that are formed on a substrate (110) that is made of glass, plastic, metal or polymer. A photoelectric conversion element (150) is connected between the sides of electrodes. A reflective layer (120) is positioned between the substrate and photoelectric conversion element. A connector positioned on the photoelectric conversion element is made of indium tin oxide (ITO) and indium zinc oxide (IZO).    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photoelectric conversion element and connector occupies small area, the photoelectric conversion element and connector are not damaged even if the solar panel is bent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (110)    Reflective layer (120)    Reflector (135)    Photoelectric conversion element (150)    Focusing layer (180)
NOVELTY - The solar cell embedded a glass material with bores formed at sunlight light-receiving surface through which sunlight is passed. The solar cell is made from silicone.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar cell that can condense sunlight efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section of the hole boring.
NOVELTY - The wiper has a top end of a connecting rod (1) in a hollow structure, and an interior of the connecting rod provided with a micro-motor (4). A rotating shaft (5) of the motor is vertically extended out from a side of the connecting rod. The motor is connected to a battery and a switch in series to form a circuit, where the switch is equipped on an outer surface of the connecting rod. An end of a hanging rod (6) is connected to the connecting rod, while another end of the hanging rod is in right rod-shaped structure, and an extension end is inserted into a slot (7).    USE - Glass wiper.    ADVANTAGE - The wiper is simple and convenient to operate, provides high efficiency and saves labor force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a glass wiper.    Connecting rod (1)    Strip bracket (2)    Rubber wiping strips (3)    Micro-motor (4)    Rotating shaft (5)    Hanging rod (6)    Slot (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has several inter-connector ribbons for connecting the solar cells (10) for converting solar energy into electric energy. The solar cells and the inter-connector ribbons are arranged between a front surface glass substrate (20a) and a back surface glass substrate (20b), and attached to inner side of the glass substrates through ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film (30). A decoration portion which is formed of a letter, an image, a design, a pattern or a logo is formed on inner surface or outer surface of the back surface glass substrate.    USE - Solar cell module attached to glass structure of building.    ADVANTAGE - Outer appearance of the inner side of the building is significantly enhanced by the decoration portion, so that decoration effect of the building can be enhanced, and the solar cell module can be used as indoor interior material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell (10)    Front surface glass substrate (20a)    Back surface glass substrate (20b)    EVA film (30)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device comprises a built-in electric field generated by electric dipoles of nanoparticles at least partially embedded in, or applied to, photoconducting host(s).    USE - Photovoltaic device is used in photovoltaic systems used for creating electric field for photovoltaic applications, and configured for diode and/or photodiode function, electric current rectification application, light detection and/or generation, and electronic memory application in non-photovoltaic applications (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device is stable, economical, durable and efficient, can be readily scaled up for commercial production, overcomes the limitations of p-n-junction photovoltaic devices, and is capable of being tunable in a broad range of parameters. Electric contact between two or more materials is not required to generate the built-in electric field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic system;    (2) method for creating electric field for photovoltaic applications;    (3) photovoltaic material capable of being tunable in a broad range of parameters; and    (4) manufacture of photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of cadmium sulfide particles with pyroelectric charges.
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode-gas diffusion layer assembly is obtained by joining (S1,S2) a gas-diffusion layer (14b) on an electrolyte (13) through a catalyst (14a), providing (S3) a solution containing a hydrophobic fluoropolymer to the formed assembly, and drying (S4).    USE - Manufacture of membrane electrode-gas diffusion layer assembly for fuel cells. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and phosphoric acid fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of membrane electrode-gas diffusion layer assemblies having excellent joint strength, with reduced contact resistance and without electrode flooding. The obtained assembly provides fuel cells having excellent handleability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of membrane electrode-gas diffusion layer assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Joining of gas-diffusion layer on electrolyte (S1,S2)    Provision of solution containing hydrophobic fluoropolymer (S3)    Drying (S4)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured by carrying out pattern printing of electrically conductive paste comprising less than or equal to 1 mass% organic solvent, electroconductive inorganic powder, glass frit and photosensitive organic component on substrate, and exposing.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Has an electrode pattern with high aspect ratio.
NOVELTY - The solar cell back sheet (4) has a laminated block formed by laminating a plastic film (9) on both surfaces of a metallic foil. The plastic film contains heat conductive filler consisting of a material selected from a group consisting of silicon oxide (SiO), aluminum oxide (AlO), boron nitride (BN), silicon nitride (SiN) and aluminum nitride (AlN). An inorganic oxide vapor deposition thin film layer (11) is provided on one surface of the plastic film.    USE - Solar cell back sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having excellent gas barrier property, weather resistance, heat resistance, waterproof property and favorable productivity and durability is obtained at a low cost by using the plastic film containing heat conductive filler. The fall of the output of the solar cell module is suppressed by preventing temperature rise by making the heat diffuse towards the outer side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the structure of the solar cell back sheet.    Back sheet (4)    Plastic film (9)    Anchor layer (10)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposition layer (11)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel (1) has a main portion (3), frame (2) with L-shaped cross sectional shape, and a junction (4). The main portion has a substrate comprising a mounting surface on which a photoelectric conversion cell is mounted. The junction connects another surface of substrate and frame existing in surface opposite to mounting surface of substrate.    USE - Solar cell panel for solar cell of crystal system. Can also be used in single layer amorphous-silicon thin film solar cell, crystalline silicon solar cell, multi-junction type solar cell, silicon-germanium solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content between the main portion and the frame of the solar cell panel can be maintained, and the attachment of surface of substrate and frame can be enabled easily. Manufacturing process can be reduced and the manufacturing cost of solar cell panel can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top view and sectional view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (1)    Frame (2)    Main portion (3)    Junction (4)
NOVELTY - A metal hydride fuel storage apparatus comprises a second substrate that is coupled to a first substrate to form a sealed volume in a cavity (4). A metal hydride material (12) is contained within the cavity. A gas distribution system is formed by coupling a microfluidic interconnect to a porous membrane pressure relief structure (22).    USE - Metal hydride fuel storage apparatus for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves alignment through a package design to provide a modular and replaceable cartridge since an O-ring can be aligned to a pre-positioned cavity in a gas manifold system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the metal hydride fuel storage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a metal hydride fuel storage apparatus.    Metal hydride fuel storage cartridge (2)    Cavity (4)    Metal hydride material (12)    Outlet valve (18)    Porous membrane pressure relief structure (22)
NOVELTY - The pipe has an inner layer made of nanometer polyaniline material, an outer layer made of glass material and a vacuum heat-preserving layer formed between the inner layer and the outer layer.    USE - High-performance double-layer structured domestic solar-powered pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe has high thermal coefficient of polyaniline, and can effectively absorb heat without requiring the spectrum selective absorbing coating. The pipe has high heat transfer rate and better heat-preserving property, and effectively utilizes solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a high-performance double-layer structured domestic solar-powered pipe.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises a eutectic mixture comprising an alkoxy alkyl group-containing amide compound, and an ionizable lithium salt.    USE - An electrolyte, preferably gel-type polymer electrolyte, for an electrochemical device (preferably lithium secondary battery) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte exhibits high thermal and chemical stabilities thus solving evaporation, ignition and side reaction, caused by the usage of existing organic solvents; and a smaller lowest limit of an electrochemical window as well as better high temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte comprises a eutectic mixture comprising an alkoxy alkyl group-containing amide compound of formula (R)m-X-C(O)-N-(R2)-R1 or (II), and an ionizable lithium salt.    R, R1-R2=H, halo, A or CH3-(CH2)p-O(CH2)q;    R3-R4=H, A or CH3-(CH2)p-O(CH2)q;    A=alkyl, alkylamine, alkenyl, aryl or allyl having 1-20C atom;    X1=C, Si, O, N, P or S;    X=X1 or H;    m=0-3;    p=0-8;and    q=1-8.    Provided that when m or n is 0, X is hydrogen and X1 is oxygen or sulfur; m or n is 1, X is oxygen or sulfur and X1 is nitrogen or phosphorus; m or n is 2, X is nitrogen or phosphorus and X-1 is carbon or silicon; or m is 3, X is carbon or silicon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising a cathode, an anode and an electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing charging/discharging efficiency of secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (1) has a radiating plate (3) made of copper, at the rear portion. The radiating plate is arranged on a sole plate (4). A Fresnel lens (2) arranged on an external frame (5), is mounted in the front portion of the solar cell. The external frame is joined with the sole plate using silica gel. The external frame and sole plate are made of glass or steel glass.    USE - Concentrator solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of concentrator solar cell assembly is simplified and the cost of the assembly is reduced by lowering the usage of materials while manufacturing the solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of concentrator solar cell assembly.    Solar cell (1)    Fresnel lens (2)    Radiating plate (3)    Sole plate (4)    External frame (5)
NOVELTY - The module has an operation mechanism (7) connected with a movable conductive rod of an arc extinguish chamber (2) through a butterfly spring (6). A rolling connection part (4) is connected with the rod. An induction power coil (5) is connected with a power management board (10) that is utilized for controlling a battery (9). A capacitor (11) is controlled by a photoelectric piece of the operation mechanism, and a silicon rubber insulated housing (8) is utilized to wrap an epoxy insulating cylinder (3), which is connected with an end cover flange (1) and a control segment aluminum box (12).    USE - Light-controlled vacuum switch module for use in a photoelectric vacuum switch.    ADVANTAGE - The module is simple in structure, and achieves convenient industry realization and directly controls an optical fiber control signal by utilizing a computer of a power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a light-controlled vacuum switch module.    End cover flange (1)    Arc extinguish chamber (2)    Epoxy insulating cylinder (3)    Rolling connection part (4)    Induction power coil (5)    Butterfly spring (6)    Operation mechanism (7)    Silicon rubber insulated housing (8)    Battery (9)    Power management board (10)    Capacitor (11)    Control segment aluminum box (12)
NOVELTY - The member has an upper glass layer, lower glass layer and bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells bonded and sealed by ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) material. The bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells are mutually connected via an interconnection strip, where each group of bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells is connected to a junction box via an omnibus bar. A pitting surface of the EVA material contacts with the bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells, where average shrinkage rate of the EVA material is 1.5-3 percentage.    USE - Curtain wall member.    ADVANTAGE - The member utilizes the bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells in the photoelectrical field, so that the bilateral mono-crystalline silicon solar cells provides corresponding power when irradiated by the light, thus increasing the power of the photovoltaic assembly indirectly and improving the transfer efficiency of the single cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a curtain wall member.
NOVELTY - The plate has multiple parallel hydrogen stream channels pressed on a hydrogen stream field plate. Air stream channels are pressed on two planes of an air stream field plate. Hole-containing plastic components are placed on two sides of the air stream channel. A groove is formed on an end of the hole-containing plastic component. The hydrogen stream field plate is connected with the air stream field plate and the hole-containing plastic component. The sheet is made of conductive metal material containing stainless steel, nickel or titanium sheets.    USE - Fuel cell metal bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure, low in cost and corrosion resistant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell metal bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The lug has a trip metal object containing a core layer i.e. copper strip, and a surface layer i.e. electroplated layer, where the copper strip is higher than 99.9 percentages. Thickness of the electroplated layer is 0.1-5.0 micrometers.    USE - Lithium battery cathode lug for a soft packaged polymer lithium battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lug maintains electrochemical function of a nickel cathode lug. The copper core layer has better conductibility. The lug reduces the resistance of the cathode plug. The lug is inexpensive, and has excellent conductibility and high cost performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium battery cathode lug copper strip    (2) a soft packaged polymer lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lithium battery cathode lug.
NOVELTY - The structure has a collecting plate comprising a bayonet lock hole, and a bayonet lock crossed through the lock hole. Another bayonet lock is placed at back of a flow frame. An ion exchange membrane comprises the lock hole, and the latter bayonet lock crosses through the lock hole. Another flow frame includes a slot. Another slot is formed on a corresponding position of a front part of the former flow frame. A seal ring is provided with the lock hole of the collecting plate that comprises a graphite plate. The flow frames are made of hard polyvinyl chloride plastic.    USE - Galvanic pile structure for a flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple structure, high consistency and strong reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a galvanic pile structure in partial section.
NOVELTY - The collector has an inner shell (1) and an outer shell (2), which are filled with an insulating layer (3). A bracket (10) is positioned at a periphery of the inner shell, and a hollow glass (5) is mounted on the bracket via a sealing rubber ring (6). A gland (7) is mounted on the inner shell and the outer shell. A surface of a fin-tube type heat-collecting plate is coated with an absorber, where two ends of the plate are connected with an upper collecting pipe and a lower collecting pipe. An upper surface of plate is coated with a nickel-phosphorus alloy paint absorber.    USE - Module type hollow gas permeating body solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating effect and the heat collecting effect of the collector are increased, and radiation loss of the collector is reduced by utilizing the hollow glass as the permeating body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a module type hollow gas permeating body solar heat collector.    Inner shell (1)    Outer shell (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Hollow glass (5)    Sealing rubber ring (6)    Gland (7)    Bracket (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises substrate provided with p-n doped structure; and back surface material adhered to substrate, and comprising glass mixture, organic media, aluminum-containing material and additive.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell improves silicon substrate stress-induced bending ability.
NOVELTY - An inorganic/organic composite film photoelectrode is composed of a substrate, poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) molecules, tetra-porphin dye molecules or sodium polystyrene sulfonate with negative charge and titanium dioxide nano-particles suspension with positive charge. The substrate is chosen from quartz glass sheet or fluorine-doped tin oxide conductive glass sheet. The mixed solution of strong base is obtained from potassium hydroxide, absolute ethanol and water.    USE - Inorganic/organic composite film photoelectrode is used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic/organic composite film photoelectrode is provided simply, and efficiently performs photoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of inorganic/organic composite film photoelectrode. The quartz glass sheet is processed using a mixed solution of concentrated sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide. The fluorine-doped tin oxide conductive glass sheet is cleaned with de-ionized water, acetone and absolute ethanol. Titanium dioxide nano particles suspension comprises tetraisopropyl titanate and ethanol solution.
NOVELTY - The device (3) has a holding module made of a material and accommodated in a housing module (5) of a hearing aid (6). A sealing unit is made of another material that includes flexible and soft plastic, and is arranged outside at the holding module. The sealing unit is formed in such a manner that the sealing unit firmly connects with the holding module and forms a sealed form fit between the holding module and the housing module during the usage of the holding device in an opening of the housing module.    USE - Energy storage unit-holding device i.e. battery drawer, for use in an in-the-ear hearing aid (claimed). Can also be used for a behind-the ear hearing aid.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing unit is formed in such a manner that the sealing unit firmly connects with the holding module and forms sealed form fit between the holding module and the housing module during the usage of the holding device in the opening of the housing module, thus ensuring sealed connection between the battery drawer and the housing module. The holding device engages securely in the housing module, thus preventing unintentional fall of holding device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a two-component injection molding method for manufacturing a holding device    (2) a computer program product for performing a two-component injection molding method for manufacturing a holding device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an in-the-ear hearing aid.    Energy storage unit-holding device (3)    Housing module (5)    Hearing aid (6)    Energy storage unit (7)    Housing frame (12)
NOVELTY - The plasma reformer has several fan-shaped electrodes (103) which supplies the electric energy inside a reactor (102) connected to an insulator (101). The fuel gas containing hydrogen gas is supplied to the reactor through a nozzle (106). The residence time of gas contained in the top of the reactor is increased by a separator (107).    USE - Plasma reformer for producing fuel gas for melting carbonic acid fuel cell (MCFC), phosphate fuel cell (PAFC), polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and alkaline fuel cell (AFC) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plasma discharge area and reaction efficiency of the plasma reformer can be improved reliably at low cost. The power consumption of the plasma reformer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plasma reformer.    Insulator (101)    Reactor (102)    Fan-shaped electrode (103)    Nozzle (106)    Separator (107)
NOVELTY - The terminal has three groups of symmetrical welding points arranged on a brim of an anode cap (2). A cylindrical lug boss and a big circular lug boss are configured at a center portion of the anode cap. A circular plate (15) is formed at a center portion of a circular connecting plate (6). The welding points are arranged on a circumference of the circular plate. A small circular lug boss is arranged at a center portion of a circular guard plate (4). An inner groove is formed closer to a supporting plate (5).    USE - Terminal for a lithium ion power battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The terminal ensures safety of the battery, increases service life of the battery, and increases the energy efficiency of the battery. The terminal can be simply processed and conveniently assembled at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion power battery terminal.    Anode cap (2)    Circular guard plate (4)    Supporting plate (5)    Circular connecting plate (6)    Circular plate (15)
NOVELTY - The cap (200) has a fixing unit including a leaf spring for elastically supporting an inner side of the cap and an outer side of a bottle (300). A housing (210) is fixed on the bottle by the fixing unit that includes a button. A multimedia system (100) mounted on the cap comprises a DVD loader (110) in which a DVD is loaded, and a universal serial bus porter (120) connected to a universal serial bus cable. A controller controls the multimedia system, and a battery pack i.e. lithium ion battery pack, is equipped at an inner structure of the housing.    USE - Cap for use with a bottle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cap of the bottle is mounted with the multimedia system, which can be used conveniently. The cap can be attached and detached from the bottle easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cap.    Multimedia system (100)    DVD loader (110)    Universal serial bus porter (120)    Cap (200)    Housing (210)    Bottle (300)
NOVELTY - A porous component contains granular hydrogen-producing agent and resin. The resin is thermosetting resin. The porous component has density of 0.1-1.2 g/cm3. The hydrogen-producing agent contains hydrogenated metallic compound.    USE - Porous component is used for hydrogen-producing method (claimed) used for supplying hydrogen to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous component is manufactured efficiently in high yield, and has favorable handleability. The hydrogen is efficiently produced with improved reaction rate by efficiently contacting the reaction liquid with porous component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of porous component; and    (2) hydrogen-producing method.
NOVELTY - A hot-water supply apparatus has generator (23) made to generate electric power based on the movement of displacer piston. The displacer piston moves reciprocatingly inside the cylinder based on the heat source (20) which heats the water stored inside the hot water storage tank (10).    USE - Hot-water supply apparatus used in fuel battery cogeneration system for home and hospital use.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an apparatus that can perform heat transfer without adding heat exchanger in system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the hot water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hot water storage tank (10)    Heat source (20)    Heater (21)    Cooler (22)    Generator (23)
NOVELTY - The prefabricated component (1) has spaced-apart walls (2,2a,2b) which are made of plastic and which are partially transparent to visible light in certain portions. A fastening element (8) is mounted on, formed on, integrated with or formed in one piece with the walls for the purpose of fastening the prefabricated component to a supporting element.    USE - Prefabricated component for a prefabricated component system for buildings and transport units for persons, loads or goods (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The prefabricated component has spaced-apart walls which are made of plastic and which are partially transparent to visible light in certain portions, and thus simply producible, easily manageable and universally applicable prefabricated component is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a prefabricated component system with a cable;    (2) a building with a space frame; and    (3) a transport unit with a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a prefabricated component.    Prefabricated component (1)    Walls (2,2a,2b)    Transparent section (5)    Opaque section (6)    Fastening element (8)
NOVELTY - The structure has a main machine body with a battery containing chamber for containing a rechargeable battery, and a battery cover body for sealing the battery containing chamber. An extrudable elastic locking tenon is arranged on the main machine body to lock the rechargeable battery when the battery is slid into the battery containing chamber. An outer side wall is made of hard plastic, and an inner side wall is made of soft rubber. Circumference of the inner side wall is equipped with multiple locking parts locked with the main machine body.    USE - Battery assembly structure for a hand-held device i.e. mobile phone (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is released by pressing the locking tenon, thus enabling the rechargeable battery to slide out of the battery containing chamber. The structure allows a user to replace the rechargeable battery to extend the user time of the hand-held device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery assembly structure.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module has several monocrystalline silicon semiconductor lamiae bonded to receiver made of glass, metal or polymer. The semiconductor lamina of 1-100 micron thickness, has a portion of base or emitter of photovoltaic cell.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical contact can be formed to both the surface of lamina. The thinner crystalline semiconductor photovoltaic cell can be obtained reliably at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of the short circuit current verses thickness of silicon photovoltaic cells.
NOVELTY - A profile (4) for attaching rigid plates, preferably light weight rigid photovoltaic modules (1) to roofing structure comprising waterproofing membrane (10), comprises soft side attachable to waterproofing membrane and rigid insert or rigid upper part. The modules are attached to the insert of the profile or to the rigid upper part.    USE - Profile used in system for attaching rigid plates, preferably light weight rigid photovoltaic modules to roofing structure having waterproofing membrane (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system improves durability of the photovoltaic modules, durability of glues and connections, and durability of roofing membranes; and reduces heating cost and/or electricity consumption for air conditioning. The modules reduce risk of proliferation of microorganisms which may damage roofing membranes. It will limit strain due to wind up-lift, material shrinkage, and material swelling on the modules and connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method to attach photovoltaic modules with rigid sheet (2) to a roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic modules (1)    Frames (2)    Rigid flaps (2bis, 2ter)    Profile (4)    Waterproofing membrane (10)
NOVELTY - The optical module has a substrate with a polymer layer applied to it, both being transparent in 250-700 nm band, fluorescent additives absorbent at least in the 250-400 nm band (ultraviolet); fluorescent additives absorbent at least in the 400-700 nm band (visible); and fluorescent additives absorbent at least in the 700-2000 nm band (near infrared). These are distributed in the polymer layer. Their average diameter does not exceed 200 nm.    USE - For multifunctional optical modules.    ADVANTAGE - More efficient conversion of solar radiation into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the arrangement of the additives in the layers. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Visible (AA)    near IR (BB)    Absorbent and fluorescent polymer layer (CC)    Photovoltaic element (DD)    Transparent layer (EE)
NOVELTY - A heat conduction element (2) is provided with a matrix consisting of fibers. The heat conductivity of fiber is 10W/mk. The contact surface of heat conduction element is contacted to surface of single cell (1), so that single cell is indirectly cooled by cooling the heat radiation surface exposed to heat radiation space.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for use as power supply device in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generated in the single cell can be radiated efficiently, so that cooling characteristics of cell is improved. The service lifetime of the battery apparatus is improved. The size of the battery apparatus is reduced, so that cost is reduced. The earth-leakage due to dew condensation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus.    Cell (1)    Heat conduction element (2)    Plate (3)    Heat sink (4)    Electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The cushion has a base member for supporting multiple air cells (10, 20). An air pump supplies air in each air cell while attaching to a base member. A bag shaped accumulator (80) is provided in an air feed route which supplies air to each air cell from the air pump. The air cells include an air bag (21). An opening edge part of another air bag (11) is detachably attached in a disk shaped bottom member, where the latter air bag and the base member are made of rubber material and plastic material. Multiple through-holes are formed in the base member.    USE - Cushion for a wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The cushion significantly reduces pulsation of air by the accumulator, thus improving the comfort of the users. The accumulator is flexible. The cushion reduces size of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a cushion.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air cells (10, 20)    Air bags (11, 21)    Lower side protrusion part (12b)    Housing (68)    Accumulator (80)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery pack has a welding alignment portion (3a) formed from a resin flow portion remaining on a welding rib portion (2a) after the injection molding of a battery pack using thermoplastic resin. The welding alignment portion thicker than the welding rib portion is used for the alignment of the upper and lower cases (1c,1a) of the battery pack during the welding of the upper and lower cases.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery pack for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the battery storage case is improved by improving the liquidity of resin material and suppressing the generation of appearance defects such as shrinkage cavity and curvature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous secondary battery pack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the whole structure of the welding rib type non-aqueous secondary battery pack and the perspective view of the alignment portion in the battery pack.    Lower case (1a)    Upper case (1c)    Welding rib portion (2a)    Alignment portions (3a,3c)    Cylindrical non-aqueous secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing slim battery (20) and electronic substrate (30) with respective electric connection terminals (21,31). The electric connection terminals are joined together through conductive adhesive (10). The thermo setting temperature of 100-200 degrees C, is applied to electric connection terminals using hot press device (40) so as to transfer thermosetting temperature to conductive adhesive. The conduction of thermosetting temperature towards non-electric connection terminal area (22) of battery, is inhibited by cooling device (50).    USE - Method for packaging slim battery e.g. lithium battery, lithium ion battery and polymer electrolyte battery for use in electronic product such as smart card and radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (all claimed) for use in banking, communication, trade and identification applications. Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery, nickel metal hydride battery, liquid electrolyte battery and solid electrolyte battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical damage of battery can be prevented and performance of battery can be improved. The production of electronic product can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery joined with electronic substrate.    Conductive adhesive (10)    Slim battery (20)    Connection terminals (21,31)    Non-electric connection terminal area of battery (22)    Electronic substrate (30)    Hot press device (40)    Cooling device (50)
NOVELTY - The concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) apparatus (20) a frame structure (21) in which two plastic injection-molded walls (22) are arranged at predetermined position. Several upper and lower support bars (24-28) are connected between the plastic injection-molded walls through the connecting portions (51,52) of respective walls. A lens unit (30) and a solar cell chip unit are fixed to the upper and lower support bars respectively. An air ventilation plate (53) is mounted on each air opening formed in the plastic injection-molded walls.    USE - Concentrating photovoltaic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic injection-molded walls and the upper and lower support bars can be aligned easily, allowing easy establishment of reference planes for mounting solar cell chips and lens units. The CPV apparatus can be expanded by connecting several frame structures along longitudinal direction according to required output power. Air openings formed in the frame structure allow air convection and thus condensate formation below the lenses is prevented. Overall weight of frame structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the CPV apparatus.    CPV apparatus (20)    Frame structure (21)    Plastic injection-molded walls (22)    Upper and lower support bars (24-28)    Lens unit (30)    Connecting portions (51,52)    Air ventilation plates (53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has a channel (108) that is formed into a substrate (102) made of polymer or dielectric material consisting of silicon nitride or silicon oxide materials. The surfaces (104,105) of substrate are spaced apart to generate a capillary force. The channel is provided with edges (110,112) which are coupled through a middle portion (114). The primary and secondary catalytic regions (116,118) are formed on the respective edges of the channel. The catalytic regions are spaced apart.    USE - Monolithic planar fuel cell for fuel cell power system (claimed) for use in portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient fuel cell with high volume manufacturability can be designed at low cost by providing the spaced apart catalytic regions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making monolithic planar fuel cell; and    (2) method for making fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the monolithic planar fuel cell.    Monolithic planar fuel cell (100)    Substrate (102)    Surfaces of substrate (104,105)    Channel (108)    Edges (110,112)    Middle portion (114)    Catalytic regions (116,118)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery casing (12) for accommodating batteries (11). The electronic component casing (20) is attached with the battery casing, for accommodating electronic components such as pre-charge resistor (31) and relays (32). The relay is fixed within electronic component casing through flexible thermal conductive sheet. The heat generated by the relays, is transferred to electronic component casing through flexible thermal conductive sheets and heat is radiated from electronic component casing towards outside.    USE - Power source apparatus for use in car.    ADVANTAGE - The relays can be cooled efficiently without generating noise and without affecting cooling efficiency of the battery, by providing flexible thermal conductive sheet between casing and relays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of power source apparatus.    Batteries (11)    Battery casing (12)    Electronic component casing (20)    Pre-charge resistor (31)    Relays (32)
NOVELTY - The fuse (10) has a conductive portion (50a) covered by housing (12). The conductive portion has two terminals that are extended from a fuse element. The fuse element has a conductive metal and a gap filled with low melting temperature metal.    USE - Fuse for battery of car. Can also be used in cooler, starter and automotive power cable.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive portion has two terminals that extend from fuse element that has conductive metal and gap filled with low melting temperature metal. Hence the fuse can withstand the mechanical stress due to fuse mounting and operational vibration. The fuse provides short circuit protection and low overload protection at higher current ratings. The fuse is operated at low voltage drop reliably and so the power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuse.    Fuse (10)    Housing (12)    Riveting portions (18a-18d)    Conductive portion (50a)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (100) comprises a high refractivity layer (12) between a solar cell (10) and a sealing member (4), and having a refractive index higher than that of the sealing member. The solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion part (20) for generating photogenerated carriers by receiving light, a collecting electrode formed on a light-receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion part. The high refractivity layer has a first tilted surface on the collecting electrode and tilted relative to the light-receiving surface.    USE - A solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can direct a sunlight beam incident toward a collecting electrode to an area on the light-receiving surface of a photoelectric conversion part where no collecting electrode is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side elevation view of the solar cell module.    Sealing member (4)    Solar cell (10)    High refractivity layer (12)    Photoelectric conversion part (20)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - The balloon has an inside surface and an outside surface with a gas containment cavity and a gas inlet (14). A tab (4) is provided on circumference of the balloon. Multiple LEDs (6) are mounted on the inside surface of the balloon, where each LED comprises a lamp portion, a wire portion and a power supply (2). The power supply is mounted on the tab and comprises an integrated circuit, a manually operated switch and multiple coin batteries. The balloon is made of an inelastic material such as Mylar(RTM: Plastic film).    USE - Inelastic balloon for use as a toy and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The balloon provides brilliant illumination by utilizing LEDs embedded into or mounted onto the inside surface, thus providing bright light, which is visible during the day as well as at night. The LEDs are light weight low heat producing lamps that provide adequate illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a balloon.    Power supply (2)    Tab (4)    LEDs (6)    Gas inlet (14)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (100) has a primary semiconductor layer doped with primary impurity and disposed on portion of a primary raised surface of a substrate, a secondary semiconductor layer doped with secondary impurity, and nanowire(s). Primary semiconductor layer has negatively sloped surface(s). Secondary semiconductor layer is disposed on secondary raised surface of the substrate, and has positively sloped surface(s) neighboring negatively sloped surface(s) of primary semiconductor. Nanowire is electronically coupled to negatively and positively sloped surfaces.    USE - Photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is economical and efficient, and has improved nanowire connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (100)    P-type semiconductor layer (102)    N-type layer (104)    N-type semiconductor layer (106)    Top electrode (108)    Load (110)    Depletion region (112)
NOVELTY - An additive comprises polysiloxane-based compound (1).    USE - Additive for organic electrolyte solution of lithium battery (both claimed) used as power source of video cameras, cell phones and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The additive can be easily adsorbed in the interface between the electrolyte and the anode, and forms film having high binding force with respect to electrode surface and high mechanical strength. The additive film maintains firm contact with the electrode surface. Since the degradation of the electrolyte solution is suppressed, the lifespan of the lithium battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An additive comprises polysiloxane-based compound of formula: ((A1)l-R1)-(CH2)m-Si(R3)2-(O-Si(R3)2)n-O-Si(R3)2-(CH2)o-(A2)p-R2 (1).    R1,R2=H, halo, oxirane, oxetane, cyclohexene oxide, thiol, hydroxyl, amino, -COOH, -C6H4-OH, -C(=CH2)CH3 or 1-20C alkyl or 6-20C aryl (both substituted with H, halo, oxirane, oxetane, cyclohexene oxide, thiol, hydroxyl, amino, -COOH, -C6H4-OH, -C(=CH2)CH3), preferably oxirane, oxetane or cyclohexene oxide;    R3=1-5C alkyl;    A1,A2=2-8C alkylene oxide repeating unit;    l,p=1-50;    m,o=1-10;and    n=1-30.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic electrolyte solution, which comprises a lithium salt, an organic solvent and the additive; and    (2) lithium battery, which consists of cathode, anode and the organic electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (20) has a packing element (40) made of aluminum laminate film or polyolefin film. The packing element is provided with front plate (41), main plate and back plate (42). A battery (10) having anode and cathode terminals (15a,15b), is covered by the packing element. A resin layer is formed on surfaces layers (42a,43a,44a) of back plate, main plate and front plate of packing element, respectively. The surface layers of packing element, are surrounded and demarcated by respective frame.    USE - Battery pack for accommodating non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery for use in portable computer, portable telephone and camera-incorporated video tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity and mechanical strength of battery pack can be improved. The energy density of battery can be improved. The battery pack can be designed easily and size of battery pack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack with battery.    Battery (10)    Anode terminal (15a)    Cathode terminal (15b)    Battery pack (20)    Packing element (40)    Front plate (41)    Back plate (42)    Surface layer of back plate (42a)    Surface layer of main plate (43a)    Surface layer of front plate (44a)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (12) has hydrophilic coating (30) applied on top face (20) and hydrophobic coating comprising PTFE applied on bottom face (20'). The thickness of hydrophilic and hydrophobic coatings is set in the range of 50nm to 1 mu m.    USE - Fuel cell bipolar plate for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water accumulation within the bipolar plate can be suppressed, so that the durability of the bipolar plate can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel cell bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell bipolar plate.    Fuel cell bipolar plate (12)    Channels (18)    Top face (20)    Bottom face (20')    Hydrophilic coating (30)
NOVELTY - The collector has a bracket (2), and a temperature increasing tube beam (3) connected with a main hot water storing tank (1). A concave face structured light energy reflecting plate (4) is fixedly equipped at a bottom part of the tube beam. A light non-tight shade (5) e.g. resin plate, is fixed on the tube beam in a parallel manner. The water storing tank is connected with a heat radiator by a pipeline. A focus of a concave face part is coincident with a central axle of the tube beam. End parts of the reflecting plate and the light non-tight shade are fixedly placed with lateral plates (6).    USE - Solar heat collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is simple to install and is environment-friendly, and has a high conversion efficiency. The collector saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective partial sectional view of a solar heat collector.    Main hot water storing tank (1)    Bracket (2)    Temperature increasing tube beam (3)    Light energy reflecting plate (4)    Light non-tight shade (5)    Lateral plates (6)
NOVELTY - The heater has a water tank equipped with a plastic liner with a heat-collecting orifice (6), and an insulated layer provided at outer side of the plastic liner. An axial outer surface of a liner body (8) of the plastic liner includes curved veins, and a strengthening rib (9) is formed in axial direction of the liner body. A curved surface matching with the curved veins is provided on an inner surface of the insulated layer, where the matched curved surface comprises a gap in radial direction. Thickness of the heat-collecting orifice is greater than that of the liner body.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater prevents the liner body from expanding and shrinking along the axial direction when temperature changes, ensures reliability of connection of the heater with a pipeline and ensures action of the strengthening rib and capacity of sustaining external force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar water heater.    Heat-collecting orifice (6)    Liner body (8)    Strengthening rib (9)
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar battery photic-transforming electricity device provided with a carrier e.g. plate type carrier, that is made of a metal, plastic or glass material. A solar battery group is fixedly connected onto the carrier, and is formed by connecting the solar batteries in series. Two electrodes of the solar batteries are connected to two electrodes of an electrical storage device by a lead. The solar battery photic-transforming electricity device is respectively and fixedly connected onto a support of a beam condensing unit and a moving under-frame by legs.    USE - Simple-structure solar cooker.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery photic-transforming electricity device can maintain the optimal photoelectric conversion state to improve the transformation rate of unit time when the solar cooker can optionally follow the sun, so that the cooker can alternatively used for generating the power. The solar cooker has integrative thermoelectricity double-function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a simple-structure solar cooker.
NOVELTY - The hammer has a handle (4) whose one end is fixedly connected with a hammer body (2), where the hammer body is formed in globular shape. A top surface of a hammer head is equipped with a hammer top. One end of the hammer top at two ends of the hammer body is installed with a soft rubber hammer top (1). Another end of the hammer top is equipped with a hard rubber hammer top (8). A rear end of the handle is provided with an abutting joint (5) that is connected with a battery bin (6), where a rear end of the battery bin is provided with an LED head lamp (7).    USE - Multifunctional percussion hammer for outdoor diagnosis and treatment in a hospital. Can also be used as a head lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The hammer is simple in structure and convenient to use. The hammer can be utilized as the head lamp, and is utilized for performing percussion inspections. The hammer is convenient for outdoor diagnosis and treatment. The hammer enhances outpatient service in the hospital.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multifunctional percussion hammer.    Soft rubber hammer top (1)    Hammer body (2)    Handle (4)    Abutting joint (5)    Battery bin (6)    LED head lamp (7)    Hard rubber hammer top (8)
NOVELTY - A fluororesin-coated polymer film (10) is obtained by coating a reaction product of fluorine-containing copolymer and crosslinking agent having two or more isocyanate groups to side(s) of a polymer film (12). The fluorine-containing copolymer contains fluoro olefin (i), cyclohexyl group-containing acrylate (ii) and hydroxyl group-containing vinyl ether (iii) as constitutional components.    USE - Fluororesin-coated polymer film is used for reinforced polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluororesin-coated polymer film exhibits high initial adhesion strength with respect to polymer electrolyte membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluororesin-coated polymer film is obtained by coating a reaction product of fluorine-containing copolymer and crosslinking agent having two or more isocyanate groups to side(s) of a polymer film. The fluorine-containing copolymer contains fluoro olefin of formula: CF2=C(-X)(-Y) (i), cyclohexyl group-containing acrylate of formula (ii) and hydroxyl group-containing vinyl ether of formula: CH2=CH(-O-R2-OH) (iii) as constitutional components.    X=F or H;    Y=H, F, chlorine or CF3;    R1=H or methyl;and    R2=2-5C alkylene or cyclohexylene.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reinforced polymer electrolyte membrane. The reinforced polymer electrolyte membrane is formed by joining fluororesin-coated polymer film to surface(s) of polymer electrolyte membrane to which fluorine resin coat (11) is in contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal sectional view of fluororesin-coated polymer film.    Fluororesin-coated polymer film (10)    Fluorine resin coat (11)    Polymer film (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic array (100) comprises pods (110) of photovoltaic components (122, 124) electrically interconnected in series. Each pod comprises photovoltaic components electrically interconnected in parallel. The photovoltaic components of each pod have voltages within 20% of one another. At least one photovoltaic component of each pod has an amperage of greater than or equal to 20% greater than the amperage of another photovoltaic component of the pod. The photovoltaic component comprises a polymeric tile, shake or shingle as a substrate.    USE - A photovoltaic array, preferably a photovoltaic roofing array for use in a photovoltaic roofing system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of groups of photovoltaic components having different size, shape, appearance and/or output rating to achieve generation of electrical power is allowed. A high degree of design flexibility is provided, enabling a wide range of roofing product and photovoltaic array or system design possibilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for making a photovoltaic array;    (2) a method for making a photovoltaic system; and    (3) a kit for the assembly of a photovoltaic roofing system comprising roofing substrates, photovoltaic components and an electrical connection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic array.    Photovoltaic array (100)    Pods (110)    Photovoltaic components (122, 124)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide (ZnO) whisker film comprises ZnO whisker crystal grown on seed layer of substrate face. The ZnO whisker which is carried out with anisotropic growth at c axial direction stands straight in perpendicular and/or non-orthogonal direction to substrate and is carrying out orientation growth. The seed layer has grade thinness which is not observed by field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) observation. The film does not have a polycrystal ZnO seed layer. The ZnO whisker film is deposited on substrate through seed layer by reaction system where zinc oxide precipitates.    USE - ZnO whisker film for high conductivity material e.g. molecule sensor, gas sensor, dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed) or solution sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Has high specific surface area, electric conductivity and whisker interspace controllability, and can be formed on low heat resistant substrates (e.g. polymer substrate) or on solid surfaces at low cost using simple apparatus without the need of passing through hydrothermal treatment or hot and prolonged ZnO crystallization processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a preparation method of ZnO whisker film involving forming zinc acetic anhydride or zinc nitric anhydride on substrate, and immersing in reaction system with predetermined temperature to precipitate zinc oxide and form ZnO nanoparticle of seed layer or crystal layer of single crystal while crystal-growing ZnO whisker on ZnO crystal layer; and    (2) a high conductivity material comprising nanostructure consisting of ZnO whisker film as component.
NOVELTY - A non-halogen flame-retardant heat shrink seamless tube is formed from a resin composition containing (in weight parts) aromatic polyester resin (100), copolymer (5-30), and phosphorus base flame retarder (2-18). The copolymer consists of nylon 6 (80-85 weight%) and nylon 66 (15-20 weight%). The non-halogen flame-retardant heat shrink seamless tube has transverse-shrinkage rate of 30-60%, and longitudinal-shrinkage rate of 20% or less, after immersing the tube in boiling water for 30 seconds.    USE - Non-halogen flame-retardant heat shrink seamless tube is used for covering battery and capacitor (claimed), and insulation coating of electrical component.    ADVANTAGE - The non-halogen seamless tube has excellent flame retardance and heat shrinkability, and provides battery and capacitor having excellent external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the non-halogen flame-retardant heat shrink seamless tube, which involves forming non-expanded seamless tube from the resin composition, and stretching the non-expanded seamless tube at draw ratio of 1.5-2.5 times along horizontal direction and draw ratio of 0.9-2 times along vertical direction.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (4) having a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate (6) which are accommodated in a bag-shaped separator (5). An electrode group fixing portion (12) is formed by injecting the thermoplastic resin on the upper portion of separator and electrode plates and solidifying the resin by cooling.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle e.g. car, and farm machine and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of internal short circuit can be prevented reliably, the occurrence of vibration can be reduced and the life time of the battery can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead storage battery.    Battery case (1)    Electrode assembly (4)    Separator (5)    Negative electrode plate (6)    Electrode group fixing portion (12)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate (7) and separators (5) are stacked on electrode group (4). A fixing element (12) is provided between positive electrode strap (9) and inner wall of battery case (1). A fixing element (12b) is provided between negative electrode strap (9a) and inner wall of case. A fixing element (12b) is provided between positive and negative electrode straps. The electrode group fixing elements made of thermoplastic resin for integrating the positive and negative electrode plates along stacking direction of electrode group.    USE - Lead storage battery for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant property of the battery during use condition can be improved efficiently.    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 battery case.    Battery case (1)    Electrode group (4)    Separators (5)    Negative electrode plate (7)    Positive electrode strap (9)    Negative electrode strap (9a)    Electrode group fixing elements (12,12a,12b)
NOVELTY - The cartridge (12) has a cartridge case (122) with several fuel supply paths through which fuel is supplied to fuel cell main structure (11). A blocking mechanism is provided to block the supply path when the temperature of the fuel supplied through the path, exceeds a preset temperature. The supply paths are covered by thermoplastic resin such as carbon paper containing stearamide powder or carbon paper containing polyethylene.    USE - Cartridge for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC) used in portable electronic device such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) and notebook-type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal temperature rise is avoided reliably since the supply of fuel is stopped when the temperature of fuel exceeds preset temperature such that damage caused to fuel cell and electronic device is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the cartridge.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell main structure (11)    Cartridge (12)    Housing (111)    Cartridge case (122)
NOVELTY - The electrode structure (1) has an electrolytic membrane (2) between anode catalyst layer (3) and cathode catalyst layer (4). The cathode catalyst layer has a segment (4b) consisting of proton conductor with relatively larger acid strength than the acid strength of proton conductor of segment (4a).    USE - Membrane electrode structure of fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The elution of catalysts can be suppressed with cathode catalyst layer segments of different acid strengths and the fall of electric power generation performance can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the membrane electrode structure.    Membrane electrode structure (1)    Electrolytic membrane (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Cathode catalyst layer (4)    Segments of cathode catalyst layer (4a,4b)
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen and air supply units that supply hydrogen and air to the anode and cathode of the fuel cell, respectively. A current meter detects the flow rate of exhaust gas from the anode through an exhaust valve. A controller controls the opening and closing operation of exhaust valve and closes the exhaust valve based on detected flow rate.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller closes the exhaust valve based on detected flow rate of the gas, the residual nitrogen gas level during hydrogen substitution process is reduced. The discharge state of impurity gas can be acquired with sufficient precision by detecting flow rate of exhaust gas. The fall of electric power generation efficiency and discharge amount of hydrogen can be suppressed efficiently. An inexpensive fuel cell system is obtained by installing a simple structure for detecting the flow rate of exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of controller in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer is provided on surfaces of laminated electrolyte resin film having electrolyte resin layer (a) comprising electrolyte resin (i) and electrolyte resin layer (b) comprising electrolyte resin (ii). A dispersion solution obtained by mixing electrolyte resin (i), solvent (i) and solvent (ii) is coated to surface(s) of electrolyte resin sheet containing electrolyte resin (ii). Then, electrolyte resin layers (a,b) is laminated on electrolyte resin film, to form laminated electrolytic membrane. Thus, film and electrode assembly is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of film and electrode assembly used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides film excellent in proton-conductivity and electrode assembly excellent in electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst layer is provided on both surfaces of laminated electrolyte resin film having electrolyte resin layer (a) comprising electrolyte resin (i) and electrolyte resin layer (b) comprising electrolyte resin (ii). A dispersion solution obtained by mixing electrolyte resin (i), solvent (i) and solvent (ii) is coated to surface(s) of electrolyte resin sheet containing electrolyte resin (ii). Then, electrolyte resin layer (a) containing electrolyte resin (i) and electrolyte resin layer (b) containing electrolyte resin (ii) is laminated on the electrolyte resin film, to form laminated electrolytic membrane. Thus, film and electrode assembly is manufactured. The solubility of electrolyte resin (ii) with respect to solvent (i) 100 g/0.3-30 g, and the solubility of electrolyte resin (ii) with respect to solvent (ii) is 0 g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process of manufacturing film and electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode composite component (3) comprises platinum black catalyst electrode layer (2) formed on both surfaces of solid electrolyte film (1) consisting of electrolyte material. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer comprises microparticles of platinum black.    USE - Membrane-electrode composite component used for fuel cell system (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle and optimal electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode composite component has excellent electrical power generation efficiency and reduced retention of generator water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane-electrode composite component comprises platinum black catalyst electrode layer formed on both surfaces of solid electrolyte film consisting of electrolyte material. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer comprises microparticles of platinum black. The platinum black catalyst electrode layer further comprises water-retention material. The water-retention material is water-retention electrolyte resin or water-retention microparticles. The electrolyte material is fluorine-type electrolyte material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) manufacture of membrane of electrolyte composite component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of membrane electrode composite component.    Solid electrolyte film (1)    Platinum black catalyst electrode layer (2)    Membrane-electrode composite component (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the electrode of fuel cell stack (1) at more than glass transition temperature of polyelectrolyte for about 100-180 degrees C for time period of 1 month to 5 years. The electrode placed at sides of film containing catalyst layer such as polyelectrolyte, is heated from exterior of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Maintenance method of fuel cell stack e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell stack for vehicle such as aircraft, robot, vessel and for electric power generation system for residential and commercial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode of fuel cell stack is heated for predetermined temperature, the elution of polyelectrolyte from electrode is prevented reliably so that output fall of fuel cell stack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Laminated cell structure (3)    Insulator (5)    Tension plate (7)    Pressure plate (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode contains active material-containing layer and binder provided on the collector. The binder is metal salt or water soluble polymer which forms ion, intramolecular crosslinking structure or clathrate compound of metal salt.    USE - Electrode e.g. negative electrode used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high strength and provides the battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics and low irreversible capacitance.
NOVELTY - A primary water repellant layer is formed using highly viscous paste material coated on surface of a metal flat plate, and solidified. A secondary water repellant layer is formed on the solidified layer, using low viscous paste material. A flow path with porous structure is formed on the surface of the secondary water repellant layer. The secondary water repellant layer is solidified, where a gas diffusion layer is formed on solidified secondary water repellant layer. The flow path is contacted to upper surface of water repellant layer.    USE - Method for forming gas flow path of e.g. fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Can also be used in formation of gas flow path of direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of fuel cell can be stabilized using the gas flow path, since there is less variation for every product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for forming gas flow path of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming gas diffusion layer and porous portion flow path in which the gas diffusion layer has permeability and electroconductivity of gas which is provided to electrochemical reaction of fuel cell. The gas diffusion layer and porous portion flow path are adhered soldering or brazing. The solder or brazing material is melted and penetrated into hole provided in gas diffusion layer so that the gas diffusion layer and porous portion flow path are adhered.    USE - Method for forming gas flow path in fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer and porous portion flow path are adhered reliably and the contact resistance is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adhesion method of gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of forming gas flow path in fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has coolant circulation unit (40) which collects coolants from exit of coolant flow path provided in fuel cell stack (10). A controller (50) controls circulation unit after the temperature of cathode catalyst layer (114) exceeds 0 degrees C, so that circulation of coolant is restarted.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be started efficiently at the time of sub-zero temperature startup by the control of circulation unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system and sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Coolant circulation unit (40)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (100)    Cathode catalyst layer (114)
NOVELTY - A chelating agent is reacted with polyelectrolyte containing metal impurity. Thus, purification method of polyelectrolyte is carried out.    USE - Purification method of polyelectrolyte (claimed) used for polymer electrolyte membrane of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric equipment industries and automobile industries.    ADVANTAGE - The method is carried out by simple process and metal impurity contained in the polyelectrolyte is effectively reduced. The polyelectrolyte membrane comprising polyelectrolyte has excellent stability for long period of time and industrial utility.
NOVELTY - The solar cell back sheet (4) has a laminated block formed by laminating plastic films (9,11) on both surfaces of a metallic foil (10) such as aluminum (Al) foil or copper (Cu) foil. The plastic film contains heat conductive filler consisting of a material selected from a group consisting of silicon oxide (SiO), aluminum oxide (AlO), boron nitride (BN), silicon nitride (SiN) and aluminum nitride (AlN).    USE - Solar cell back sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having excellent gas barrier property, weather resistance, heat resistance, waterproof property and favorable productivity and durability is obtained at a low cost by using the plastic film containing heat conductive filler. The fall of the output of the solar cell module is suppressed by preventing temperature rise by making the heat diffuse towards the outer side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory cross-sectional view of the structure of the solar cell back sheet.    Back sheet (4)    Plastic films (9,11)    Metal foil (10)    Adhesive layer (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell back sheet (4) has plastic films (9,11) which are laminated on both surfaces of a metal foil such as copper foil (10) for back surface protection of a solar cell module. The plastic films are laminated through adhesive layer (12) on both surfaces of the metal foil.    USE - Solar cell back sheet of solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modular temperature rise and the fall of the electromotive force of the solar cell can be effectively suppressed by the solar cell back sheet, so that deterioration of the component by the temperature rise can be prevented. The durability and required characteristics of the back sheet are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional explanatory view of the solar cell back sheet.    Back sheet (4)    Plastic films (9,11)    Copper foil (10)    Adhesive layer (12)
NOVELTY - The billboard has a photoelectric element e.g. thin film solar panel, for converting light energy into electric energy. A light source e.g. LED, is located on a side of the photoelectric element and has a display part placed on a surface. An energy storage element e.g. lithium battery, is provided between the photoelectric element and the light source for receiving and storing electric energy from the photoelectric element. A non-light tight element is covered on a surface of the display part.    USE - Photoelectric billboard.    ADVANTAGE - The non-light tight element is covered on the surface of the display part such that power cost required for the billboard can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel is made of microcrystalline silicon, mono-crystal silicon, poly-silicon, silicon wafer combined with semiconductor, copper indium diselenide, pigment -sensitized dye and organic conductive polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a photoelectric billboard.
NOVELTY - The plate has a toughened glass (1) located in an upper layer, a cell plate part (2) located in a middle layer, and a backboard (3) located in a bottom layer. An ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer glue film (4) is provided between the toughened glass and the cell plate part, and between the cell plate part and the backboard respectively. The toughened glass, the cell plate part, the backboard and the ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer glue film are hot pressed and adhered integrally. The cell plate part is made by welding multiple focus solar cell assemblies.    USE - Focus solar cell plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate utilizes the cell plate part arranged between the toughened glass and the backboard in vacuum mode to effectively protect the contact between the cell plate part and the external environment, thus prolonging the service life of the plate. The plate utilizes a PN junction of the focus solar cell assembly formed into sphere without cutting into sheet, thus reducing the material loss amount to one-fifth of the panel solar cell, and hence reducing the production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a focus solar cell plate.    Toughened glass (1)    Cell plate part (2)    Backboard (3)    Ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer glue film (4)
NOVELTY - The storage i.e. battery (1), has a limiting wall (16) that is designed as a double wall (17) and provided for surrounding the storage. The double wall has an inner wall (19) that is designed in an elastic manner and an outer wall (20) that is designed in a rigid manner. The inner and outer walls are arranged at a distance from each other and form a reactor core (21), and a medium e.g. polyamide or polyethylene, is provided in the reactor core. A sensor (23) is provided for monitoring the medium and/or double wall and displays a measuring result in a display (24).    USE - Electrical storage e.g. battery i.e. lithium battery (claimed), rechargeable battery i.e. accumulator, and non-rechargeable battery, for use in an automotive industry. Can also be used for a high energy and high power storage e.g. double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The limiting wall is designed as the double wall and provided for surrounding the storage, thus protecting the electrical storage against damages through mechanical effects and damages through heating effects, and hence preventing dangerous chemical reactions and a leakage of dangerous substances from the electrical storage. The electrical storage can be hence operated in a safe manner over its operating period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal and cross-sectional view of an electrical storage.    Battery (1)    Limiting wall (16)    Double wall (17)    Inner wall (19)    Outer wall (20)    Reactor core (21)    Sensor (23)    Display (24)
NOVELTY - A covering portion (21) extends from the mask peripheral portion (24) so that top region of protection region is covered. An air evacuation opening (33) is formed in the space surrounded by covering portion and substrate (1). A press protector (14) is provided in the surface facing the substrate in the covering portion. The press protector comprises laminated sheet materials made of resin, ethylene acetic acid vinyl co-polymer.    USE - Mask for use during blast polishing of substrate, for use in manufacturing process of solar cell panel (claimed) of thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of solar cell module can be prevented by providing press protector. Solar cell panel can be manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the mask.    Substrate (1)    Press protector (14)    Covering portion (21)    Mask peripheral portion (24)    Opening (33)
NOVELTY - The hanger has a hook (2) provided at a center part of an upper surface of a hollow supporting rod (1), and a pulling door (3) provided at a lower end of a hollow cavity. Blowing mouths (5) are provided at an outer surface of air bags (4), and heating blocks (6) are provided at an inner wall of the air bags. The heating blocks are serially connected with a battery and a switch. The switch is provided in the supporting rod whose outer surface is firmly connected with a plastic cloth at a position corresponding to the switch.    USE - Rapid-drying clothes hanger.    ADVANTAGE - The hanger is simple in structure and convenient to use, and has reasonable design. The hanger effectively and rapidly dries the clothes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rapid-drying clothes hanger.    Hollow supporting rod (1)    Hook (2)    Pulling door (3)    Air bags (4)    Blowing mouths (5)    Heating blocks (6)
NOVELTY - A multilayer solar cell comprises a cathode; a hole-blocking layer comprising inorganic semiconductor material and/or metal oxide; a photoactive layer including a porous body is used as electron acceptor and a conjugated polymer filler which is used as electron donor and formed in the pores of porous body by in-situ polymerization; and an anode.    USE - Multilayer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of titanium dioxide hole-blocking layer increases open circuit voltage, short circuit current, fill factor, and device efficiency. The solar cell is convenient and inexpensive to manufacture, and different conjugated polymers can be used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of multilayer solar cell by forming a hole-blocking layer on a cathode, forming a porous body on hole-blocking layer, contacting a solution of organic molecule(s) with porous body to perform in-situ polymerization to form a conjugated polymer filler as an electron donor in the pores of porous body, and forming an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a multilayer solar cell.
NOVELTY - A copolymer-carbon material-composite contains copolymer containing quinoxaline-containing structural unit (2) and benzimidazole-containing structural unit (3), and electroconductive carbon material.    USE - Copolymer-carbon material-composite is used for proton shift-type battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer-carbon material-composite has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite contains copolymer containing quinoxaline-containing structural unit of formula (2) and benzimidazole-containing structural unit of formula (3), and electroconductive carbon material.    R1,R4=H, alkyl, aryl or alkoxy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite, which involves spin-drying copolycondensation of tetracarbonyl compound, dialdehyde compound and tetraamine compound of formula (1) in presence of oxidizing agent and electroconductive carbon material.
NOVELTY - A flat-shaped battery cell (1) has a sealed lithium ion battery from which the positive and negative electrode leads (2,3) are derived out. A wiring board (6) has wiring patterns (7,8) connected in series/parallel, which are formed around the slots (4,5) into which leads of the battery cell are inserted. A heat insulation buffer sheet (28) is arranged between each battery cell so as to provide heat insulation with respect to the battery cell.    USE - Battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat insulation buffer sheet is arranged between each battery cell, the insulation of the battery cell can be achieved during generation of the thermal abnormality in the battery cell and reliability of the electrical connection between the battery cell can be acquired irrespective of the vibration at the time of transporting the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack.    Flat-shaped battery cell (1)    Negative electrode lead (2)    Positive electrode lead (3)    Slots (4,5)    Wiring board (6)    Wiring patterns (7,8)    Heat insulation buffer sheet (28)
NOVELTY - The housing has plastic parts (3), which divide a space between an absorber (5) of a thermal solar collector and a rear wall (1) into chambers (6). The rear wall and/or side wall are partially finned, and are comprised of a mechanically reinforced structure. The rear wall and/or side wall partially have a set of parallel walls enclosing air chambers, and are designed as hollow cuboid. The rear wall and/or side wall are partially formed above such that the rear and side walls mechanically hold a transparent cover (7).    USE - Plastic housing for a thermal flat solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic parts divide the space between the absorber of the thermal solar collector and the rear wall into the chambers, so that the plastic housing can be produced from reduced parts and from reduced number of different materials in few steps, thus reducing weight and material- and primary energy expenditure of the housing, and hence providing an economical plastic housing that can be stable against operating temperatures developed at the housing and can be utilized for high efficient and simple solar collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a main part of a housing with rear wall and/or side walls.    Rear wall (1)    Plastic parts (3)    Absorber (5)    Chambers (6)    Cover (7)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte is prepared by combining lithium bis-oxalato-borate (LiBOB) and an assistant electrolyte. The assistant electrolyte is selected from lithium perchlorate (LiClO4), lithium tetrafluoroborate (LiBF4), or lithium Hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6), where consistency of the LiBOB is 0.1-1 moles, and consistency of the assistant electrolyte is 0.1-1.2 moles.    USE - Composite electrolyte for a lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is utilized to generate a solid liquid interface layer having a particular thickness and compactness at a surface of a silicone base cathode, where the generated solid liquid interface layer can restrain a side reaction and control the depth of embedding lithium by the polarization of the electrode. The electrode structure is not damaged during a repeated cyclic process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing a composite electrolyte    (2) an application of a composite electrolyte for preparing a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a method for preparing a composite electrolyte.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solvent-free conductive adhesive composition comprises adhesive, initiator, glass powder, and conductive powder.    USE - The solvent-free conductive adhesive composition is useful for preparing electrode or lead for solar cell subassembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the conductive adhesive is solvent-free, the composition has no environmental protection problem such as solvent volatilization and being uneasy to bloom, so it is advantageous for thinning and high aspect ratio design, and able to increase the photoelectric transformation efficiency of solar cell subassembly effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a solar cell subassembly comprising electrodes or leads containing the solidified solvent-free conductive adhesive composition; and    (2) a method for preparing electrode or lead for solar cell subassembly comprising printing the solvent-free conductive adhesive composition on substrate according to needed line, and then solidifying the same by irradiating with energy ray and/or heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the solar cell subassembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing macromolecular binder with paste of metal oxide. An N-type semiconductor layer is coated on a conductive substrate, and a P-type semiconductor layer is coated on the N-type semiconductor layer. The paste of the metal oxide is mixed with the macromolecular binder that is selected from ethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol and polyethylene oxide. The metal oxide is made of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and tin oxide, and P-N homojunction is made of niobium pentoxide. The metal oxide is doped with chromium, boron, nitrogen, aluminum and vanadium.    USE - Method for forming a P-N homojunction on a dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The P-N homojunction is formed with metal oxide layer, thus eliminating electron recombination, and hence improving efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a P-N homojunction of a dye-sensitized solar cell including P-type semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating relationship of current and voltage of a P-N homojunction.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A sunlight absorbing compound comprises triarylamine derivative(s) bonded with fullerene derivative. The fullerene is chosen from C60, C70, C78, C82 and C84. The triarylamine derivative is bonded with aliphatic and/or aromatic hydrocarbon, and a dopant chosen from acid such as benzenesulfonic acid, sulfuric acid and antimony hexafluoride.    USE - Sunlight absorbing compound for use in solar battery and transistor (both claimed). Can also be used in varistor and semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight absorbing compound enables to manufacture the solar battery economically and with improved productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the sunlight absorbing compound, which involves bonding triarylamine derivative with polymeric fullerene derivative, to obtain fullerene-triarylamine adduct, dissolving the adduct in organic solvent, adding acid to the adduct solution obtained and performing doping reaction;    (2) solar battery; and    (3) transistor.
NOVELTY - The backplane has a weather-resistant layer (2) and a membrane (3) e.g. aluminum-plated film, arranged on a side of a base material (1). An adhesive layer is arranged on a side of the backplane of a solar battery. The adhesive layer is selected from a group consisting of a polyvinyl acetate layer, a polyvinyl butyral layer or an olefin polymer layer. A thickness of the membrane is 2-250 microns. A thickness of the adhesive layer is 5-300 microns, and a thickness of the weather-resistant layer is 20-50 microns.    USE - Solar battery backplane.    ADVANTAGE - The backplane has strong weather resistance, high vapor barrier performance and high bonding strength with a packaging material of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery backplane.    Base material (1)    Weather-resistant layer (2)    Membrane (3)
NOVELTY - The tank has a foamed polyurethane insulating layer formed between a liner and a shell, where the shell is coated with an insulating coating on an inner wall.    USE - Water tank for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating coating can reduce the influence of solar energy on the foamed polyurethane insulating layer, so that the service life of the tank is prolonged. The insulating coating improves the insulation of the insulating layer, so that the water tank can be insulated in better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water tank.
NOVELTY - The collector has a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) material added with a little amount of germanium dioxide, where material is utilized as a spraying coating. A half ball thin shell part reflects and transmits sun light to a reverse cone table, where a bottom part of the reverse cone table is processed by different units according to different usages of light collected. A coating is painted on an inner side of a thin shell half ball body to reduce a refractive index.    USE - Efficient universal solar energy collector for generating electricity in a train, car, bicycle, satellite, roof and space (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The variation of the sunlight intensity on the solar plate is low, thus ensuring safe use of the solar energy. The collector can be coupled with optical cables to transmit light for heating and lighting. The collector has simple structure, reliable functions and low investment and maintaining cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an efficient universal solar energy collector.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution comprises organic solvent, lithium salt, additive including maleimide, bismaleimide, polymaleimide, poly(bismaleimide) and/or copolymer of bismaleimide and maleimide, and vinylene carbonate.    USE - An electrolyte solution for lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution can improve capacity, efficiency and service life of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium battery, comprising anode, cathode, isolation film provided between anode and cathode for defining accommodation area, electrolyte solution provided in accommodation area, and encapsulation structure for coating anode, cathode, isolation film and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The clamping device includes a clamp top (1), a clamp base (3), and at least one elastomeric body (2). The clamp top consists of a horizontal segment and two descending vertical segments. The clamp top and clamp base can be made of metal or plastics. The elastomeric body includes two horizontal segments and one vertical segment, and secures the end of a frameless photovoltaic module between the segments.    USE - Clamping device for securing frameless photovoltaic modules or laminating to a mounting structure e.g. rail.    ADVANTAGE - Employs a clamping device to secure frameless modules even with limited force. Improves design of elastomeric body which contacts the modules and securely attaches to clamping device along one or more surfaces, such that elastomeric body is prevented from being separated during installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the clamping device.    Clamp top (1)    Elastomeric body (2)    Clamp base (3)    Bolt (4)    Washer (11)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolyte formed between a photo electrode and a counter electrode (70). An adiabatic material (100) is provided with the photo electrode with a transparent conductive substrate (10), where the adiabatic material is foam polystyrene, urethane foam or phenolic foam. A metal oxide nano-particle layer (32) is formed on the substrate. A platinum layer (60) is formed in the substrate. The adiabatic material is formed in a lower part of the counter electrode and an exterior wall of a duct. A metallic foil is inserted within the duct.    USE - Organic dye sense photoelectricity/heat mixture solar battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system serially connects the fluid circulation system to the single transparency dye-sensitized solar cell. The system utilizes the infrared ray transmitted in the solar battery as the heat energy. The system maximizes the application of the solar energy by utilizing the infrared transmission light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing an organic dye sense photoelectricity/heat mixture solar battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an organic dye photoelectricity/heat mixture solar battery system.    Transparent conductive substrate (10)    Metal oxide nano-particle layer (32)    Platinum layer (60)    Counter electrode (70)    Photo electrode (80)    Adiabatic material (100)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a process for forming a polyimide/silica composite material film on a substrate, comprising adding a monomer of a silane compound to allow a poly(amic acid) to carry a silica moiety; adding a monomer having formula (R6)xSi(R7)(4-x) to allow the silica moiety to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group; and adding a monomer having formula R8N(R9)2 to allow the poly(amic acid) to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group, where R6, R7, R8, R9, and x are as defined in the specification. The present invention also relates to a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a polyimide/silica composite material. The composite material of the present invention is useful in microelectronic devices, semiconductor elements, and photoelectric elements.
NOVELTY - Ruthenium complex dye compound (I) is new.    USE - In a dye-sensitized photoelectric transformation element of a semiconductor useful for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dyes exhibit improved photoelectric transformation efficiency, compared to dyes of the prior art, they strengthen bonding force with oxide semiconductor particles, and have excellent Jsc (short circuit photocurrent density) and molar absorption coefficient, thus improving efficiency of a solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ruthenium complex dye compound of formula (I) is new.    A1=ring (optionally substituted by halo, amido, cyano, hydroxyl, nitro, acyl, 1-30C alkyl or 1-30C alkoxy;    X and Y1=methyl, or group of formula selected from (E,E)-CH=CH-(thiophen-2,5-diyl)-CH=C(CN)(COOR1) (ring optionally substituted by T) (i), (E,E)-CH=CH-(thiophen-2,5-diyl)-CH=CHR2 (ring optionally substituted by T) (ii), -CH=C(CN)(COOH) (iii), or groups of formula (iv)-(xiv);    T=halo, amido, cyano, OH, nitro, acyl, 1-30C alkyl, or 1-30C alkoxy;    A=S or O;    R and R1-R3=H, 1-15C alkyl, 1-15C alkoxy, or 6-20C (hetero)aryl;    n=1-10.    Provided that: at least one of X and Y1 is a group of formula (i)-(xiv). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of (I);    (2) a dye-sensitized photoelectric transformation element (E1) comprising oxide semiconductor particles, where the dye (I) is supported on the oxide semiconductor particles; and    (3) a dye-sensitized solar cell (S1) comprising the dye-sensitized photoelectric transformation element (E1).
NOVELTY - The battery release paper has kraft paper with predetermined thickness. A PE film is coated on single surface or both surfaces of the kraft paper.    USE - Battery release paper used for battery insulated isolation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides flat, well-pressed, damp-proof and insulated battery release paper with simple structure and low manufacturing cost, and enables to meet the requirement of battery since PE film is coated on single surface or both surfaces of kraft paper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery release paper.
NOVELTY - The shuttlecock has feathers (2) inserted at a top part of a hollow structured rubber pad (1). Two metal sheets of a touch switch (3) are respectively fixed on upper and lower surfaces of the rubber pad. The touch switch is electrically connected with a battery and a music chip (4) to form a sounding circuit. The battery and the music chip are placed in an inner side of the rubber pad.    USE - Music shuttlecock.    ADVANTAGE - The shuttlecock is simple in structure, and practical and convenient to use. The shuttlecock has aesthetic appearance, and rational process. The shuttlecock increases the entertaining effect by producing sound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a music shuttlecock.    Hollow structured rubber pad (1)    Feathers (2)    Touch switch (3)    Music chip (4)
NOVELTY - The cup has an inner cup wall (1) and an outer cup bottom (2) provided with through holes, and flexible plastic pads (8) clamped together. Bottom center of the outer cup is provided with an ultra-thin motor (9), and periphery is provided with a battery (11). Tail end of a motor shaft is installed with a foliiform stirrer (10), and a touch switch (4) connected to the ultra-thin motor and the battery through wires (5) is installed in a handle (3). Middle of the flexible plastic pad is provided with a through hole for running through a shaft of the ultra-thin motor.    USE - Electrically stirring vacuum cup.    ADVANTAGE - The cup has simple structure, convenient operation and excellent leak-proof property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrically stirring vacuum cup.    Inner cup wall (1)    Outer cup bottom (2)    Handle (3)    Touch switch (4)    Wires (5)    Flexible plastic pads (8)    Ultra-thin motor (9)    Foliiform stirrer (10)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The spoon has a spoon head (1) connected with bottom at one end of a spoon handle (2), which is a hollow cylinder. A rectangular flute (3) is fixed on a side wall along direction of the spoon head. Top end of the flute is connected with a support rod (4). A fan blade (5) is fixed at tail end of the support rod. The fan blade is connected to a motor rotating shaft at an interior of the support rod. A motor is fixed with a battery and a manual switch. The fan blade comprises soft plastic sheets. The fan blade and the support rod are placed in a flute.    USE - Spoon.    ADVANTAGE - The fan blade at the tail end of the support rod can be quickly rotated when the dish is relatively hot, thus lowering the temperature of the dish. The spoon is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a spoon.    Spoon head (1)    Spoon handle (2)    Rectangular flute (3)    Support rod (4)    Fan blade (5)
NOVELTY - The solar radiation augmenting element made of glass, aluminum, iron, plastic, etc. has rotating blades with reflective surface on one side. The rotating blades are provided at the front faces of solar collectors, and are inclined at preset angle. The other side of rotating blades includes reflectors, thermal insulators, decorative finishing, paints, varnishes, etc.    USE - Solar radiation augmenting element for solar collector installed in vertical facade of building, used for heating and cooling water.    ADVANTAGE - The rotating blades are provided at the front faces of solar collectors, and are inclined at preset angle. Hence the amount of solar energy intercepted and delivered to solar collectors can be increased. The structure of solar radiation augmenting element can be improved so as to suit the vertical facade of the building. The solar radiation augmenting element can be closed and prevented from high stagnation temperature during failure of pump system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar collectors installed in vertical facade building.    Solar collectors (41,42)    Facade of building (43)    Working position of solar radiation augmenting element (44)    Resting position of solar radiation augmenting element (45)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (1) is provided on the upper surface of a solar cell panel (6), and is made of transparent or semi transparent resin pipe. The heat exchanger condenses the sun rays towards the solar cell panel, and performs the heat exchange operation for heating water in a water tank (5). A hot water tap (4) is opened to discharge hot water.    USE - Apparatus for heating water using solar energy, used in roof of home and office.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting space of the solar heating apparatus is improved by placing the heat exchanger on the solar cell panel. The electric power efficiency of the solar cell is improved by the condensing function of the sunrays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the heating apparatus.    Heat exchanger (1)    Winter drain valve (2)    Hot water tap (4)    Water tank (5)    Solar cell panel (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle e.g. partial wiring less tramcar (1) has a direct current-direct current (DC/DC) converter (2) provided with a DC/DC converter control circuit (22) for controlling a voltage value and an electric current value of output electric power of a DC/DC converter main circuit (21) supplied to a three-phase guidance motor (8) through an inverter (7). An electric power feeding circuit (5) recovers regenerated electric power obtained by a regenerative brake to a battery (13) without supplying the regenerated electric power to a pantograph (4).    USE - Vehicle e.g. partial wiring less tramcar and rubber tire type new-transportation-system vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power feeding circuit recovers the regenerated electric power obtained by the regenerative brake to the battery without supplying the regenerated electric power to the pantograph, thus improving the compactization of the direct current-direct current converter and the battery, preventing the overcharge and failure of the battery, and reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric charging control method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a direct current-direct current converter and a battery mounted in a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Partial wiring less tramcar (1)    Direct current-direct current converter (2)    Pantograph (4)    Electric power feeding circuit (5)    Inverter (7)    Three-phase guidance motor (8)    Battery (13)    Direct current-direct current converter main circuit (21)    Direct current-direct current converter control circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The device i.e. tool case or transport box (1), has a plastic case (5) partially enclosing a tool (2) i.e. power tool, and an accessory (3) e.g. battery, of the tool. Periphery of a case wall (12) is associated with a connector (14) for electrically conductive connection with a current source. A multi-conductor cable (15) is provided for current supply of the tool or the accessory. The cable is connected to the connector and arranged in sections inside the case. The case wall has a recess (13) including a base with an opening (17) for the cable.    USE - Device i.e. tool case or transport box, for storing and transporting a tool i.e. power tool, and an accessory (all claimed) e.g. battery charger and battery, of the tool.    ADVANTAGE - The connector and the multi-conductor cable allow a simplified start of operation of a battery charger inside the plastic case, when the plastic case is in a closed condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of an open device for accommodating and transporting a power tool and an accessory of the tool.    Tool case or transport box (1)    Tool (2)    Accessories (3, 4)    Plastic case (5)    Case wall (12)    Recess (13)    Connector (14)    Multi-conductor cable (15)    Cable inlet/outlet (16)    Opening (17)
NOVELTY - An electron source (190) is manufactured by accessing a metal substrate (110); applying an inhibitor (162, 165) to first regions of the metal substrate, where the inhibitor is operable to inhibit growth of carbon nanotubes (170) in the first regions of the metal substrate; and growing carbon nanotubes on the metal substrate in second regions separate from the first regions.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electron source (claimed) used for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufactured electron source has improved effectiveness, and improved patterning of carbon nanotube groupings, and a carbon nanotube density which can be more precisely controlled during manufacturing; and can be produced more cheaply than conventional electron sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electron source comprising a metal substrate, an inhibitor, and carbon nanotubes; and    (2) a solar cell comprising a metal substrate, an inhibitor, carbon nanotubes, an absorber layer, and an acceptor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows diagrams of production stages of the electron source with the metal substrate using photolithography.    Metal substrate (110)    Photoresist (120)    Inhibitor (162, 165)    Carbon nanotubes (170)    Electron source (190)
NOVELTY - A composite electrode (E1) comprises a porous carbon structure with a conformal surface coating of mixed metal oxides.    USE - In capacitor cell and secondary battery cell (claimed); as a material for electrochemical energy storage devices and secondary batteries and as fuel cell electrodes, hydrogen absorption and hydrogen production and electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes have improved cycle life, operating voltage range and storage capacity for electrochemical device and have improved cycle life, reduced recharge times and increased usable storage capacity at elevated secondary battery power levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) producing the composite electrode (E1) comprising porous carbon structure with conformal surface coating of mixed metal oxides where the coating is produced by an oxidation/reduction reaction occurring between the metal salt contained in an aqueous precursor solution and the surface of the porous carbon structure when the porous carbon structure is infiltrated with the precursor solution which is reduced on the surface of the carbon and co-deposited in oxide form upon the carbon;    (2) a capacitor cell comprising an electrolyte, an electronically insulating but ionically conductive separator film, a pair of electrodes separated by the separator and electrolyte, each electrode physically attached and electronically connected to a current collector, where at least one of the electrode comprises the composite electrode (E1); and    (3) a secondary battery cell comprising electrolyte, electronically insulating but ionically conductive separator film, pair of electrodes separated by the separator and electrolyte, each electrode physically attached and electronically connected to a current collector, where at least one of the electrode comprises the composite electrode (E1).
NOVELTY - A set of primary louvers (116) is arranged in parallel and detachably connected with a set of primary photovoltaic (PV) modules (102) by a frame (118). The louvers reflect light rays on the photovoltaic surfaces of the PV modules.    USE - Detachable louver system for photovoltaic system (claimed) e.g. solar energy collection system.    ADVANTAGE - The louver system facilitates the use of PV modules having relatively low PV area densities while generating the same amount of energy as higher density PV modules, resulting in a relatively lower cost per unit energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic system; and    (2) louver formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the louver system.    Photovoltaic modules (102)    Louver system (104)    Louvers (116)    Frame (118)    Coupling mechanism (124)
NOVELTY - The ladder has two longitudinal supporting rods (1), and parallel cross beams (2) transversely fixed between the longitudinal supporting rods. The supporting rods are hollow and transparent, where inner side of the rods is provided with lighting tubes (3) inside. The lighting tubes are connected in series with a battery and a switch to form a lighting circuit. The battery is fixed in the supporting rod, and the switch is provided out of the supporting rod. A ring of skid-proof rubber gasket (4) is wound on a surface of the cross beam.    USE - Lighting ladder.    ADVANTAGE - The ladder provides luminous environment to work and increases work safety. The ladder provides aesthetic appearance, reasonable structure, and is convenient, practical, and widely utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lighting ladder.    Longitudinal supporting rods (1)    Parallel cross beams (2)    Lighting tubes (3)    Skid-proof rubber gasket (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has a solar heat collector connected with a heat storage water tank (7) through a pipeline and a valve. The heat storage water tank is connected with a removable bushing heat exchanger (9) by the recycle pump. The removable bushing heat exchanger is connected with an air-conditioning medium container (8) and a twin-well rotation pumping and irrigating device through the recycle pump. The air-conditioning medium container is connected with an air-conditioning end device by the recycle pump.    USE - Cold, warm and hot water supply machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine has simple structure, high solar energy lighting use rate and high underground water heat exchange rate, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a cold, warm and hot water supply machine.    Focus multifunctional solar furnace (1)    Zero-clearance optical collector (3)    Heat storage water tank (7)    Air-conditioning medium container (8)    Removable bushing heat exchanger (9)
NOVELTY - The tank has flanges (15, 16) provided at an upper end and a lower end of a cylinder body (1) respectively. A silicon rubber protective layer (20) is provided at inner walls of the body, an upper end cap (3), a lower end cap (5), a standby interface (2), a water inlet interface (6), a water outlet interface (7), an electrical heater assembling port (8), a temperature measuring sensor assembling port (9), a safety valve interface (10), a heating pipe coil lower interface (11) a heating pipe coil upper interface (12) and assembling involution surfaces of the flanges and flanges (17, 18).    USE - Water tank for a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The tank resists high temperature and corrosion, and can not form scale, to improve life time of the tank. The manufacturing technique of the tank is simplified. The production cost of the tank is reduced. The yield of the tank is high. The tank is convenient to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water tank of a solar water heater.    Cylinder body (1)    Standby interface (2)    Upper end cap (3)    Lower end cap (5)    Water inlet interface (6)    Water outlet interface (7)    Electrical heater assembling port (8)    Temperature measuring sensor assembling port (9)    Safety valve interface (10)    Heating pipe coil lower interface (11)    Heating pipe coil upper interface (12)    Flanges (15-18)    Silicon rubber protective layer (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a groove portion (51) provided in a rotor (50). A rubber belt (120) is admitted to the groove portion. A rotor input and output type bolt (60) and a rotor input and output type screw nut (61) is equipped in ends of a stator (70). A bearing (80) is inserted into ends of the rotor. Ends of the bolt are fixed through a supporting plate fixing nut (95) of a supporting plate (90) to a hollow screw nut (93). A circular plane (53) of the rotor is inserted into a bearing non-contact part. The rotor input and output type bolt exposes a part of wire wound in the stator.    USE - Device for producing electric power for charging a battery of an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high electric power producing efficiency, and enables the electro mobile to operate smoothly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric power production device in partial section.    Rotor (50)    Groove portion (51)    Circular plane (53)    Rotor input and output type bolt (60)    Rotor input and output type screw nut (61)    Stator (70)    Bearing (80)    Supporting plate (90)    Hollow screw nut (93)    Supporting plate fixing nut (95)    Rubber belt (120)
NOVELTY - The handcart has a disinfection device provided with a battery (14), a sensor (3), a controller (4) and a disinfection handle (1) that is composed of a driven wheel shaft (22) set on a frame (13). A driving wheel shaft (17) and the shaft (22) are connected with an annular cleaning strip (2) made of plastic or rubber material. A seat of a motor (5) is set on the frame that is provided with a disinfection slot (7). The strip on an external shaft surface of the shaft (17) is immersed in a disinfectant (16) in the slot.    USE - Disinfection handcart for use in a supermarket and an airport.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is controlled by the sensor and the controller to drive the annular cleaning strip to rotate and enter the disinfection slot for disinfecting to reduce danger spreading virus and bacteria by the handcart handle in the supermarket or the airport, and improving sanitation of common articles when people catch the disinfection handcart during use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a disinfection handcart.    Disinfection handle (1)    Annular cleaning strip (2)    Sensor (3)    Controller (4)    Motor (5)    Disinfection slot (7)    Loading basket (10)    Lower loading basket (11)    Frame (13)    Battery (14)    Disinfectant (16)    Driving wheel shaft (17)    Driven wheel shaft (22)
NOVELTY - The additive is formed by adding and evenly mixing predetermined components into each 1000 liters of de-ionized water. The components include 300-800 milligrams (mg) of amide, 20-40 mg of casein, 5-10 mg of tetrahydrothiazole thione, 5-10 mg of polyethylene glycol and 40-50 mg of gelatine. Predetermined amounts of dithio-bis-propylene sodium sulphonate and chlorine salt such as super pure sodium chloride, potassium chloride or hydrochloric acid, can also be added and mixed.    USE - Additive for manufacturing ultra thin electrolytic copper foil used for large capacity lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables production of electrolytic copper foil with high performance, predetermined extension rate, unfinished profile and tensile strength, and ensures unfinished crystal has even, smooth and compact structure, by employing an additive with consistent double structure, and thickness not greater than 12 microns.
NOVELTY - The module has a compound photovoltaic film formed by two electrode layers and a semiconductor layer, and a cell area formed by cutting the film. A sealing resin layer and a back sealing material are laminated on the cell area. A separating slot is provided on edges, which are formed near the module and not formed in parallel with an extending direction of photovoltaic conversion cell units for removing the film. Width of the slot is 100 to 500 microns, and minimum distance from a central line of a separating line to the edge of the module is greater than or equal to 3 millimeters.    USE - Film solar cell module for a panel wall of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing intensity of edge of the module is increased. The module reduces short-circuit and leakiness possibility of the electrode on the edge. The weather resisting property of the module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a film solar cell module for a panel wall of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a film solar cell module for a panel wall of a building.
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst has a support supporting a catalyst component consisting of platinum or platinum alloy, and metal oxide relieving poisoning of catalyst component. The wave number of spectrum, in which peak area in infrared absorption of carbon monoxide adsorbed on surface of platinum or platinum alloy in catalyst component is maximum is 2060 cm-1 or more.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high activity, and provides fuel cell having improved performance.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a metal oxycarbonitride containing niobium and metal (M) chosen from tin, indium, platinum, tantalum, zirconium, copper, iron, tungsten, chromium, molybdenum, hafnium, titanium, vanadium, cobalt, manganese, cerium, mercury, plutonium, gold, silver, iridium, palladium, yttrium, ruthenium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, and nickel.    USE - Catalyst is used for catalyst layer for electrode used in membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed), molten carbonate type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, solid oxide cell fuel cell, and solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has excellent durability, high oxygen-reducing ability, and is not eroded in acidic electrolyte or at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst, which involves obtaining metal carbonitride by heat-processing a mixture (a) of oxide of metal (M), niobium oxide, and carbon in an inert gas containing nitrogen or nitrogen atmosphere, and heat-processing the obtained metal carbonitride in an oxygen-containing inert gas.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has a photoelectric conversion thin film element (8) arranged between glass substrate (3) and a back surface protection board (4), and filler (5) arranged around the element. The outer peripheral portion of element is sealed by a sealing agent (6). The filler is silicone group liquid substance, fluorine oil or silicon gel. The sealing agent contains a cross-linking reaction-type adhesive agent, and carries out adhesion of substrates in contacting state with outer periphery of filler. The filler and thin film element are sealed with sealing agent.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has ultra-high durability and power conversion efficiency, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module has a photoelectric conversion thin film element or crystal element arranged between a transparent substrate and a back surface protection board, and filler arranged around the element. The outer peripheral portion of element is sealed by a sealing agent. The filler is silicone group liquid substance, fluorine oil or silicon gel. The transparent substrate is glass substrate. The sealing agent contains a cross-linking reaction-type adhesive agent, and carries out adhesion of substrates in contacting state with outer periphery of filler. The portion penetrating sealing agent arranged at outer peripheral portion of lead wire (10) extended from element is contacted with sealing agent. The filler and thin film element are sealed with sealing agent. The adhesive agent is silicone group resin adhesive. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lead out portion of laminated structure of solar cell module.    Glass substrate (3)    Back surface protection board (4)    Filler (5)    Sealing material (6)    Thin film element (8)    Junction portion (9)    Lead wire (10)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte material has fluorene derived repeating units (I) and proton conductive groups with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon repeating units (II).    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte material has excellent radical tolerance and mechanical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid polymer electrolyte material has fluorene derived repeating units (I) of formula (1) and (2), and proton conductive group (II) with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon repeating units (II) of formula (3) and/or (4).    R1, R2, R5, R6, R9=1-10C aliphatic hydrocarbon group or 6-15C aromatic hydrocarbon group;    R3a-R3c, R4a-R4c=H or R1;    R7a-R7c, R8a-R8c, R10a-R10e, R11a-R11c, R12a-R12c, R13a-R13h, R14a-R14c, R15a-R15c=proton conductive group of formula (5), H or R1;    Z=single bond or R1; and    X=proton conductive group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte material involving substituting hydrogen atoms of 1st fluorene derivative monomer from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 8th position with halogen atom, polymerizing with 2nd fluorene derivative monomer with the same positions substituted with boron containing group and introducing proton conductive group into 1st and/or 2nd fluorene derivative monomer before or after polymerization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a 1HNMR chart of the fluorene polymer 26 which is the synthetic intermediate of solid polymer electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing nano particles of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide type metal oxide semiconductor, polymer emulsion of styrene and butyl acrylate, and water to obtain a solution. A film is scratched on a transparent electric glass substrate by using the solution, and a large energy gap nano porous semiconductor film made of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide type metal oxide semiconductor material is formed after sintering for 30 minutes at a temperature of 450 degrees centigrade. Electrolyte and a counter electrode are added on a resulting dye-sensitized photo anode to obtain a cell.    USE - Method for preparing polymer emulsion in a photo anode of a dye-sensitized cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves dye absorption amount, photo-absorption efficiency and photoelectric transformation efficiency of the cell. The method provides a transmission patch of charge and cavity via a three-dimensional bi-continuous structure at a controllable size, to improve transport speed of charge, charge collecting efficiency and photocurrent. The method is simple to prepare the emulsion. The method provides stable dispersion, after the nano particles are produced to encapsulate the cell in a form of emulsion, so that the nano particles of metal oxide are prevented from being agglutinated together. The electrode is prepared by an emulsion dispersion method, so the photoelectric conversion rate of the cell is improved by 20 percent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a method for preparing polymer emulsion in a photo anode of a dye-sensitized cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A capsule comprises a material (a) encapsulated into a casing material (b). The casing material (b) is formed using non-flammable material having melting point of 100-130 degrees C, and exist in a battery electrolyte. The material (a) has vaporization temperature which is less than the melting point of casing material (b).    USE - Capsule is used for battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising capsule has excellent sensitivity, and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - Multiple solar energy boards (3) are set between the transparent plate and fabric. The solar energy boards are firmly clamped by main material and are densely distributed on front surface.    USE - Solar energy backpack for charging portable electronic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Highly efficient, light-weight solar energy backpack can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar energy backpack.    Leather (1)    Solar energy board (3)
NOVELTY - The supply has two lithium battery modules connected in series, where anode of one of the lithium battery modules is connected to an output end of a positive power supply. A cathode of the other lithium battery module is connected to an output end of a negative power supply. Public ends of the lithium battery modules are connected to an output end of a zero voltage part. Each lithium battery module is provided with a power supplying unit e.g. monomer lithium battery, and an intelligent protection circuit is connected between an anode and a cathode of a power supplying unit.    USE - Lithium cell for providing direct current dual power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The supply is environment-friendly, and increases utilization range of the direct current lithium battery with wide application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a lithium cell for providing direct current dual power supply.
NOVELTY - The process involves tensioning a grid panel by a specialized tension mechanism, and dipping the grid panel using a synthetic resin i.e. organic silicon resin, as a glue solution. The grid panel is dipped into a dipping groove. The dipped grid panel is placed into an oven to cure. The grid panel is fixed on a border or a girder of a frame. Glues are coated on a bonding place of the grid panel. The grid panel is cured after placing the grid panel at normal temperature for above 12 hours to finish the combination of the grid panel and the frame.    USE - Process for shaping a semi-rigid solar battery array substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The process improves the quality of the semi-rigid solar battery array substrate, and satisfies the design requirement of the semi-rigid solar battery array substrate by the mechanical properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a semi-rigid solar battery array substrate shaping process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Photoelectrode composition includes 40-70 wt.% of titanium dioxide nanopowder having an average particle diameter of 10-30 nm, 1-12 wt.% of organic resin and 5-30 wt.% of a solvent. Polyethylene glycol and surfactant are included in a weight ratio of 90:10 or 50:50. Phosphor powder and styrene group block copolymer are also included.    USE - Photoelectrode composition for solar battery, particularly dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectrode composition ensures excellent dispersibility of fluorescent substance, has high intensity and high adhesion between substrate and photoelectrode layer, and enables to avoid easy break down of photoelectrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph depicting photoelectrode layer, which is formed by utilizing titanium dioxide containing fluorescent substance.
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple concave expansion bends formed on an aluminum alloy thin backboard. The concave expansion bends are crossed in longitudinal direction and transverse direction and formed into groined strips. Solar cells are provided among the concave expansion bends on the aluminum alloy thin backboard. Polyester thin film strips are laid among connecting strips and electrode lead wires on back surfaces of the solar cells and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesive films. The thickness of the concave expansion bends of the aluminum alloy thin backboard is 1-1.5 millimeters.    USE - Aluminum alloy backboard solar cell assembly for a multifunctional water-cooling type photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The concave expansion bends are formed on the alloy aluminum backboard through a mechanical processing method to absorb heat expansion. The polyester thin film strips are paved among connecting strips and electrode lead wires of the solar cells and the ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) adhesive films so as to increase the electric insulating property. The assembly rapidly discharges the heat radiated from the solar cells to the atmosphere through the aluminum alloy backboard or directly transmits the heat into cooling water to reduce the operating temperature of the solar cells, thus increasing the actual solar conversion efficiency of the solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an aluminum alloy backboard solar cell assembly.
NOVELTY - The battery has monomer rechargeable battery tanks equipped with a glass fiber baffle plate whose two sides are equipped with a positive plate and a negative plate. A positive output rechargeable battery tank is equipped with the positive plate, and a negative output rechargeable battery tank is equipped with the negative plate. The monomer rechargeable battery tanks are provided with a safety valve. Two sides of the baffle plate are equipped with a metal plate whose left side is connected to a negative output lead, and a right side is connected to a positive output lead.    USE - Grid-free direct lead-acid rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is environment-friendly and is easy to maintain and use. The rechargeable battery efficiently utilizes a sealed structure, and improves the material utilization efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a grid-free direct lead-acid rechargeable battery.
NOVELTY - A high strength carbonized fabric is prepared by providing a blended fabric containing oxidized fiber and polyamide fiber (1-90 wt.% of total fiber), heat treating the blended fabric at 400-2500 degrees C for 5 minutes to 12 hours under inert gas protection, dipping the heat-treated fabric in a resin, hot pressing to obtain a reinforced fabric, and carbonizing the reinforced fabric.    USE - Preparation of high strength carbonized fabric for use as electromagnetic wave resistant material, reinforced composite material or gas diffusion layer material of fuel cell; and for cathode and/or anode of fuel cell, particularly proton exchange membrane fuel cell or direct methanol fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbonized fabric has excellent tensile strength of not less than 0.35 MPa and conductibility. When the carbonized fabric is used as gas diffusion layer of fuel cell, the fuel cell can provide excellent battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a high strength carbonized fabric; and    (2) a fuel cell comprising cathode and/or anode including carbonized fabric.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram of preparation of high strength carbonized fabric. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A composite transparent conducting film comprises flexible substrate layer (1), intermediate silicon dioxide (SiO2) or aluminum oxide (Al2O3) layer (2) on flexible substrate layer, and indium titanium oxide (ITO) conducting layer (3) provided on the intermediate layer, where a hardened resin layer is provided between flexible substrate layer and intermediate layer, preferably hardened resin layer of acrylic acids. The flexible substrate contains polyester resin, polycarbonate resin and polymethyl methacrylate resin.    USE - Composite transparent conducting film for display device and thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film is structured with multiple layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of composite transparent conducting film comprising treating surface of the flexible substrate layer through back washing process at radio frequency power of 50-60 W for 50-200 seconds; forming intermediate SiO2 layer through radio frequency magnetron sputtering at 5-20 W/cm2, and forming Al2O3 layer through magnetron sputtering at 10-30 W/cm2; and forming ITO conducting layer through direct current magnetron sputtering at 2-10 W/cm2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view illustrating a composite transparent conducting film.    Flexible substrate layer (1)    Intermediate silicon dioxide or aluminum oxide layer (2)    Indium titanium oxide conducting layer (3)
NOVELTY - The glass has a semiconductor silicon film layer (2) deposited on a conductive glass (1) via a plasma chemical vapor deposition process (PECVD). An encapsulation material (3) i.e. color transparent polyvinyl butyral (PVB) glue film, and a back glass (4) are orderly spread on the semiconductor silicon film layer, and an anode and a cathode are led out from a side via a copper-tin strip. Thickness of the semiconductor silicon film layer is 235-450 nanometers, and a gap between the semiconductor silicon film layers is 150-650 micrometers.    USE - Color transparent photovoltaic curtain wall glass for use in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The glass is variable in color, transparent, and adjustable in transmittance process, and is excellent in heat insulation, waterproof, fireproof, anti-ultraviolet, shatterproof and power generating functions. The glass is simple in structure, inexpensive, and convenient for an integration application of solar energy and building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a color transparent photovoltaic curtain wall glass.    Conductive glass (1)    Semiconductor silicon film layer (2)    Encapsulation material (3)    Back glass (4)
NOVELTY - This invention is to disclose an improved structure of a battery set, comprising an upper case, a lower case, a packing portion, a battery body, and two plastic holders. The upper case covers the lower case with each other, in which the upper case has two opposite sides extending towards a direction simultaneously and the lower case has two opposite sides extending towards the upper case simultaneously. Each of the plastic holders is respectively formed by injection molding technology on another two opposite sides of the lower case, and arranged a containing space for the battery body with the upper case and the lower case. The packing portion envelops the upper case, lower case, and those plastic holders.
NOVELTY - The pit has a set of rectangular side walls (12, 14) and a top rectangular wall (16) and a bottom rectangular wall for defining a pit enclosure, where the side walls comprise small openings (18) communicating between a sump hole and the enclosure. Sump pumps e.g. direct current battery powered backup pump, are mounted in the enclosure, and comprises a piping passing through an opening (23) in the top wall for connecting outlet pipes (24) to outside the enclosure to discharge water pumped from the enclosure to outside. Annular rubber seals are fitted snuggly between the pipes and the top wall.    USE - Sump pump pit for holding a sump pump such as alternating current powered primary pump and direct current battery powered backup pump, in a sump hole in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The walls can be shipped separately, and compactly stacked flat on one another, and easily carried to an ultimate use site, and can be conveniently assembled into a sturdy unitary sump well pit structure by a user. The pit provides access to the pumps housed inside the pit while offering safety against anyone falling into the pit. The annular rubber seals are fitted snuggly between the pipes and top wall to minimize vibration noise and seal out solid debris from entering the pit interior. The walls have reduced component weight while providing extreme strength and sturdiness, thus reducing shipping costs between a manufacturer and a retailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sump pump pit in a free standing position before being positioned in a sump hole.    Rectangular side walls (12, 14)    Top rectangular wall (16)    Small opening (18)    Opening (23)    Outlet pipe (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an alarm receiving device serially connected with a battery through a switch by a VCCD end and a GND end of a power supply of a wireless receiving module. A control device is connected with a crystal oscillator by an XAL1 and XAL2 end of a microprocessor (U1) through two capacitors (C2, C3). A DAT3 end of the receiving module is serially connected with a working indication LED through one resistor and connected to the ground. A DAT1 end of the receiving module is serially connected with another resistor through an alarm LED and connected to the ground.    USE - Electricity stealing-preventing device i.e. human body sensing switch (claimed), for use in an electricity meter box.    ADVANTAGE - The device alarms at a time for catching an electricity stealer, and identifies an identity of a theft. The device can be operated in a stable manner. The device has small structure, and cheap producing cost. The device reads and records pictures of the theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electricity stealing-preventing device.    Ends (GND, XAL1, XAL2)    Capacitors (C2, C3)    Resistors (r2, r3)    Dynatrons (Q1, Q2)    Microprocessor (U1)
NOVELTY - A detachable louver system (104) comprises primary louvers (116) arranged parallel to each other and configured to reflect light rays incident on primary louvers onto photovoltaic (PV) areas of PV module (102); and frame (118) configured to support the primary louvers and to removably couple the detachable louver system to PV module. Each of primary louvers and each of two perimeter louvers comprise aluminum, stainless steel or extruded plastic. A substrate material comprises aluminum and/or sheet metal.    USE - A detachable louver system for a photovoltaic (PV) system (claimed) or for use with PV modules, particularly used to concentrate solar energy on PV module.    ADVANTAGE - The detachable louver system can be attached to and/or removed from PV module by a single person; can be rotated between greater than or equal to 2 different positions during the year to maximize the amount of energy collected by the PV module throughout the year while the PV module remains in a single position throughout the year; and can facilitate the use of PV modules having relatively low PV area densities while generating the same amount of energy as conventional higher density modules, thus resulting in relatively lower cost per unit energy. The front plate may protect the PV areas from damage due to environmental factors, including moisture and wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a PV system (100); and    (2) formation of a louver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a PV system.    PV system (100)    PV module (102)    Detachable louver system (104)    Primary louver (116)    Frame (118)
NOVELTY - The photoelectrochemical device has a dry solar cell (DSC) that is sandwiched between a pair of panels (61,62). The adjacent edges of the panels are hermetically enclosed by a housing sealed to the outer faces or edges of the panels. The electrical terminals are provided in the negative and positive sections (68a,68b) of the housing for transferring electrical power produced by the DSC to an external load.    USE - Photoelectrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing of the photoelectrochemical device can be improved so that the leakage of electrolyte in the DSC can be avoided at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing photoelectrochemical module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photoelectrochemical device.    Panels (61,62)    Negative section (68a)    Positive section (68b)    Insulation section (69)    Flexible wires (73)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a cover comprising a transport layer (210) with several transport barrier regions (212) and opened regions (214). The transport barrier regions are located proximate to active regions (206) in reactive surface (204) of the array (202) of electrochemical cells, and opened regions are located proximate to less-active regions (208) of the electrochemical cell array comprise proton exchange membrane fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    USE - Electrochemical cell system e.g. fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, satellite phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), smart phone, laptop computer, computer accessory, ultra mobile personal computer (PC), display, personal audio or video player, medical device, TV, transmitter, receiver, lighting device, flashlight, electronic toys, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The operating performance of the electrochemical cell system is improved, since the active regions are shielded by the transport barrier regions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating electrochemical cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrochemical cell system.    Electrochemical cell system (200)    Electrochemical cell array (202)    Reactive surface of electrochemical cell array (204)    Active regions (206)    Less-active regions (208)    Transport layer (210)    Transport barrier regions (212)    Opened regions (214)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises oxycarbonitride of niobium (1).    USE - Catalyst is used for catalyst layer for electrode used for membrane electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as low-pollution motive power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high oxygen-reduction ability, and is manufactured economically and stably. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the catalyst has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst comprises oxycarbonitride of niobium of formula: NbCxNyOz (1).    x=0.05-0.7 (excluding 0.7);    y=0.01-0.7 (excluding 0.7);    z=0.4-2.5 (excluding 2.5);    x+y+z=1-2.56 (excluding 1 and 2.56);and    4x+3y+2z=4 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the catalyst, which involves obtaining oxycarbonitride of niobium (1) by heat-processing carbonitride niobium in inert gas containing oxygen.
NOVELTY - A support structure (12) supports an underside of the solar panel. A pin-shaped attachment element is connected to the support structure. A clamping element (1) is coupled to attachment element. The clamping element is rotatable with respect to the attachment element. The clamping element rotates with respect to solar panel fitted on the support structure, so that attachment and detachment of panel with respect to support structure are performed.    USE - Attachment system for solar panel installation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The attachment and detachment of solar panel with respect to support structure can be performed easily and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for mounting solar panels on support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the profiled rail with clamping element assembly.    Clamping element (1)    Bush (2)    Bolt head (7b)    Support structure (12)    Anchor portion (13)
NOVELTY - The wiring structure has wires (3) that are connected to a junction box. The wires are arranged below the solar panel (1), such that predetermined gap is formed between wires.    USE - Wiring structure for solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The external appearance of the solar panel is improved. The generation of short circuit between the wires is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Wires (3)
NOVELTY - A structural component contains laminated sheet including porous titanium plate (1) and titanium metal component (2). The porous titanium plate and titanium metal component has continuous void which opens on the surface, and is followed by internal void. The porous titanium plate and titanium metal component is joined by diffused layer of titanium and gold.    USE - Structural component is used for fuel cell such polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle, portable notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell containing structural component has reduced contact resistance for long time, and improved performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view of structure component of fuel cell.    Porous titanium plate (1)    Titanium metal components (2)    Junction portion (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (200) has a porous membrane fuel supply path through which the vapor fuel produced by vaporization of the thermoreversible gelatinization fuel is supplied to the fuel cell electric power generation unit (202). A failsafe mechanism blocks the fuel supply path with liquefied thermoreversible gelatinization fuel, if the thermoreversible gelatinization fuel exceeds a preset temperature.    USE - Fuel cartridge for fuel cell (claimed) such as direct methanol type polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cartridge with high safety is obtained, as the failsafe mechanism stops subsequent fuel supply by blocking the fuel supply path, if the temperature of the thermoreversible gelatinization fuel exceeds a preset limit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell and the fuel cartridge used in the fuel cell.    Fuel cartridge (200)    Fuel cell (201)    Fuel cell electric power generation unit (202)    Fuel cell cartridge mounting unit (203)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode terminal (7) penetrating through insulating gasket (5), which is sealed with opening portion of battery case (1) serving as positive electrode terminal. An exterior film (8) is coated at outer peripheral surface of case. An insulating film (9) made of UV-cured resin is formed in sealing crimping portion at open end surface of case so that film (9) is covered by film (8). The thickness of film (9) lies in the range of 0.1-0.3 mm.    USE - Battery e.g. alkaline cell for portable equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between positive and negative electrode terminals is improved. The generation of short circuit in battery is prevented even when the exterior film damages hence the reliable battery can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of sealing crimping portion of battery.    Battery case (1)    Insulating gasket (5)    Negative electrode terminal (7)    Exterior film (8)    Insulating film (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) has oxidation gas supply path, oxidation offgas emission path, and humidifier (33) which humidifies oxidation gas. When flow volume of oxidation gas introduced into the humidifier becomes more than the predetermined humidifier deterioration threshold-value, electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas is generated by fuel cell (2). The fuel cell system is provided with adjustment system (50) in which flow volume or pressure of gas passed through humidifier is changed such that load of humidifier is reduced.    USE - Fuel cell system such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has suppressed deterioration of performance of humidifier, and high electric power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has oxidation a gas supply path which supplies oxidation gas to the fuel cell, an oxidation offgas emission path which discharges oxidation offgas discharged from fuel cell, and a humidifier which humidifies oxidation gas by providing moisture content to oxidation gas supply path and oxidation offgas emission path. When flow volume of oxidation gas introduced into the humidifier becomes more than the predetermined humidifier deterioration threshold-value, an electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas is generated by fuel cell. The fuel cell system is provided with adjustment system in which flow volume or pressure of gas passed through humidifier is changed such that load of humidifier is reduced. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adjustment system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Oxidation gas supply line (32)    Humidifier (33)    Oxidation offgas emission pipe (35)    Adjustment system (50)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive light reflection film comprises layer having a laminated form of alloy layer (6) which added easily oxidizable metallic element to the alloy layer, silver layer and transparent electrode layer. The change rate of average height in the corrugated shape on the surface of the alloy layer which covers the support substrate is 30% or less with the average height of 20-60 nm. The film is formed in the back surface of the thin film solar cell on the support (1).    USE - Electroconductive light reflection film for substrate used in thin film solar cell (both claimed) used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive light reflection film has excellent durability, productivity, high reflectance, texture, quality property and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive light reflection film comprises layer having a laminated form of alloy layer which added easily oxidizable metallic element to the alloy layer, silver layer and transparent electrode layer. The change rate of average height in the corrugated shape on the surface of the alloy layer which covers the support substrate is 30% or less with the average height of 20-60 nm. The electroconductive light reflective film has high total reflection factor and high scattering reflectance with respect to the incident light. The film is formed in the back surface of the thin film solar cell on the support. The easily oxidizable metallic elements are chosen from aluminum, silicon, zinc, tin, nickel, chromium and molybdenum. The substrate is plastic substrate. The molecular gas in the substrate is chosen from oxygen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitrogen dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the substrate type solar cell.    Support (2)    Metal layer (4)    Alloy layer (6)    Transparent conductive layer (8a,8b)    Photoelectric converting layer (10)
NOVELTY - The collector has two punch holes formed on two side of a containing unit made of nylon material. Enclosed space is formed between the sides for filling cooling fluid i.e. water. A solar collector module is equipped on one of the sides of the containing unit, and a control unit is provided with a main body that is mounted with a valve. The valve is started correspondingly to discharge cooling fluid through one of holes and to replenish new cooling fluid through the other hole, when a temperature sensing part senses that the temperature of surrounding environment reaches a predetermined value.    USE - Solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The collector replaces low-temperature cooling fluid from the outside with the cooling fluid in the containing unit when the temperature is higher than predetermined value to reduce the whole temperature, thus reducing operating temperature of the solar collector module, and improving efficiency of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar collector.
NOVELTY - The electronic device (20) includes a non-planar three-dimensional multi-layer circuit board (27) which includes at least one pair of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) layers (23), and at least one electrically conductive pattern layer (26) on the LCP layers. The multi-layer circuit board defines at least one battery electrode (30,31) adjacent a battery component receiving recess (32). A battery component e.g. electrolyte (22), anode, cathode, spacer is arranged within the battery component receiving recess and coupled to the battery electrode to define a battery.    USE - Electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Employs thermoformed LCP layers that provide hermetic or near hermetic properties, thus ensuring effective hermetic sealing and good electrical properties of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device.    Electronic device (20)    Electrolyte (22)    LCP layers (23)    Electrically conductive pattern layer (26)    Multi-layer circuit board (27)    Battery electrodes (30,31)    Battery component receiving recess (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has two front running wheels (4) installed on two ends of front wheel shafts (82). A rear wheel rotary arm shaft (34) is installed in a rear part of a frame (1) through a rear wheel rotary arm shaft fixed frame (35). A rear anti-disconnection lock is mounted on a rear crossed wheel shaft (37). A storage battery is electrically connected with a power switch, and forms a control circuit with a function switch and a function electrical instrument. An outer surface of a support stick is coated by a support stick rubber plus material.    USE - Electric vehicle for a disabled person and old people.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is transmitted by the chains and worms, and is driven by the motor. The vehicle has various functions and upstairs/downstairs functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an electric vehicle.    Frame (1)    Front running wheels (4)    Rear wheel rotary arm shaft (34)    Rear wheel rotary arm shaft fixed frame (35)    Rear crossed wheel shaft (37)    Front wheel shafts (82)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a bulb arranged on a bulb fixing seat at an end part of a plastic or metal hose. Another end part of the hose is provided with a semi-circular ring-shaped or two third circular ring-shaped arm ring. A side of the arm ring is provided with an elastic fixing belt. The bulb is electrically connected to a battery on the arm ring through an electric wire in the hose. An outer side of the arm ring is provided with a hose fixing seat. The hose is set on the hose fixing seat. The battery is placed in the hose fixing seat.    USE - Gynecological and obstetrical operating lamp for use by a doctor.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp has simple structure. The lamp can be used by sleeving the circular ring on a front arm of the doctor. The shape of the hose can be adjusted to enable the light to lighten a visual field. The lamp occupies less space. The lamp is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a gynecological and obstetrical operating lamp.
NOVELTY - The lamp (1) has a hollow structure pedestal whose surface is placed with an electronic dictionary (2) and a music player (3). A left side of the lamp is fixedly connected with a pen barrel (4), and a right side is fixedly connected with a penny bank (5). A middle position of a lamp supporting rod is provided with a rectangular groove. A top end the rectangular groove is connected with a bearing rod (6). A tail end of the bearing rod is placed with a fan blade (7). An electric motor is connected in series with a battery and a switch, and is located in the bearing rod.    USE - Multi-functional desk lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic dictionary, music player, pen barrel, penny bank, fan blade and the drawer exert respective function independently, so as to bring greater convenience to people when the lamp is in use. The lamp has simple and reasonable structure, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multi-functional desk lamp.    Multi-functional desk lamp (1)    Electronic dictionary (2)    Music player (3)    Pen barrel (4)    Penny bank (5)    Bearing rod (6)    Fan blade (7)
NOVELTY - A special colloid comprises (wt.%) silicon dioxide (5-20), stabilizer (0.5-5), sodium sulfate (3-10), stannous monosulfate/stannous sulfate (0.2-2), bismuth oxide/bismuth trioxide (0.2-5), and deionized water (balance).    USE - A special colloid colloidal battery preparation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The colloidal battery that utilizes the special colloid prevents acid delamination, reduces the difficulty of adding acid and production operation, enhances charging receiving capacity, prolongs the service time of polar plates, and avoids thermal runaway problem when the colloidal battery is used.
NOVELTY - The transmitter has a set of revolution long quincuncial hollow all-plastic minute vacuum heat pipes equipped in a concave platform rectangular insulating water tank. A head end of the vacuum heat pipes is connected to a tap water inlet pipe in the insulating water tank. An upper part of the vacuum heat pipes is provided with a layer of a transparent sunshine plate. A middle part of the vacuum heat pipes is supported with a bracket end. The vacuum heat pipes are made of macromolecule heat conducting rubber and plastic material. An outer shell is protected by a transparent polyester pipe.    USE - Solar high speed heat transmitter.    ADVANTAGE - The transmitter quickly heats water in the vacuum heat pipes, automatically exchanges cold heat water when the cold heat water in the water tank overflows, and achieves automatic exchanging of the cold heat water in a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar high speed heat transmitter.
NOVELTY - The core has a plastic hollow plate whose inner space includes multiple cylindrical spaces with equal diameters ranging from 10 to 15 millimeters. Distance of the cylindrical spaces and a plastic plate surface ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters, and a distance between the cylindrical spaces ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 millimeters. A solar absorption layer is provided on a semicircular concave arc surface of one of the cylindrical spaces, and a reflective layer is provided on a bottom surface of the plastic hollow plate.    USE - Plastic heat-collecting plate core for a flat-plate solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The core effectively utilizes a temperature-resistant, weatherproof transparent plastic material for extruding the hollow plastic plate arrayed with the solar absorption layers with equal-diameter cylindrical spaces and cylindrical space semicircular concave arc surfaces via a mold by performing an extrusion process. The core utilizes the reflective material for coating or plating the reflective layer on the bottom surface of the plastic hollow plate, expands the day-lighting area, and reduces the extrusion molding manufacturing procedures and the cost by substituting plastic for metal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a plastic heat-collecting plate core of a flat-plate solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a plastic heat-collecting plate core.
NOVELTY - The winker light has electric power supply control box (20) that supplies power to built-in battery, so as to flicker LED. A solar panel (10) generates power which is supplied to control box and charging battery. The light emitting hose, control box, printed circuit board (PCB) and optical sensor are connected by connector (30).    USE - Solar winker light installed in road and construction area.    ADVANTAGE - The need for providing separate power source is prevented, so that the cost is reduced while installing the light easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winker light.    Solar panel (10)    Electric power supply control box (20)    Connector (30)    Radiation hose (40)    Printed circuit board (50)
NOVELTY - Solar cell comprises semiconductor electrode (110), opposing electrode (120) and solid state nanocomposite electrolyte (130). The nanocomposite electrolyte includes an ammonium compound or oligomer, which is inserted into titanium dioxide containing inorganic material of layer structure. Ionic liquid and polymer are also included to the nanocomposite electrolyte.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent electric current density, improved electric conductance of electrolyte, improved operational efficiency, long time stability and reduced danger of water leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing solar cell, which involves:    (A) preparing semiconductor electrode;    (B) preparing opposing electrode;    (C) assembling semiconductor electrode and opposing electrode; and    (D) forming solid state nanocomposite electrolyte solution between semiconductor electrode and opposing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell including solid state nanocomposite electrolyte.    Semiconductor electrode (110)    Transparent conductive substrate (111)    Titanium oxide barrier layer (113)    Opposing electrode (120)    Nanocomposite electrolyte (130)
NOVELTY - A binder composition comprises fluorine-type polymer which is crosslinked with basic compound of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring compound where greater than or equal to 2 hydrogens are substituted, and hydrogen ion conductor.    USE - A binder composition for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The binder composition has outstanding proton conductivity and bind property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder composition comprises fluorine-type polymer of formula -CF2-CF(M)CH2-CF2- which is crosslinked with basic compound of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring compound where greater than or equal to 2 hydrogens are substituted, and hydrogen ion conductor.    M=CF3, CF2H or CFH2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte comprises fluorine-type polymer having fluorine-containing structure (1), basic compound such as optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, and hydrogen-ion conductor. The fluorine-type polymer is cross-linked with the basic compound.    USE - Polyelectrolyte is used for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte has excellent chemical stability and cross-linking property, and provides fuel cell having excellent durability, proton conductivity, heat resistance and acid resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte comprises fluorine-type polymer having fluorine-containing structure of formula: (-CF2-CF(M)CH2-CF2-), basic compound such as optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound, and hydrogen-ion conductor. The fluorine-type polymer is cross-linked with the basic compound.    M=CF3, CF2H or CFH2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyelectrolyte, which involves dissolving fluorine-type polymer, basic compound and hydrogen-ion conductor in mixed solution containing organic solvent or water, heating mixture at 150-300 degrees C, cross-linking fluorine-type compound with basic compound, removing organic solvent, and impregnating precipitate into hydrogen ion conductor.
NOVELTY - The lamp has an integrated structure provided at a backside of a lamp body (2) through a backboard (9). A circuit board (6) and an inner electronic core element (3) are connected to form a control portion of a lamp that is provided at a front end of the lamp body via a lampshade (4). The lamp body is provided with a nozzle that is connected with a straight tube (12) at a bottom part. A lower end of the straight tube is provided with a sharp insert (13) for ground connections. A hanger (11) is installed outside the backboard.    USE - Arrowhead indicated solar LED lawn lamp for direction indication for junctions of an outdoor green road in a park and a garden during night, and guide indication for a large object.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is maintenance-free, convenient and safe to use, and simple to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an arrowhead indicated solar LED lawn lamp.    Lamp body (2)    Inner electronic core element (3)    Lampshade (4)    Circuit board (6)    Backboard (9)    Hanger (11)    Straight tube (12)    Sharp insert (13)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves providing mixed solution containing IB, IIIA and VIA elements in the periodic table of chemical element and any combined solution of the elements. The mixed solution is heated by the microwave source, while washing and filtering the mixed solution by the washing agent. The mixed solution is dried to obtain the nanometer chalcopyrite structure powder.    USE - Manufacturing method for nanometer chalcopyrite structure powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for high molecule film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacturing method for nanometer chalcopyrite structure powder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The duct (100) has a wing portion extended for inducing collected sunlight to an indoor from a main body (122). The main body is positioned in an edge portion at right angle. A molding compound (120) is formed in an inner side of a dual layer substrate receiving part (120c). A reflective sheet (110) is adhered to a flat board of a dual layer substrate (130) that is made of polycarbonate. Diaphragms are arranged in the flat board. A reflective sheet covering groove is formed with a constant depth in the main body of the compound, where the sheet is made of anodize and aluminum material.    USE - Dual layer substrate receiving type optical duct for use in a solar vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The duct has insulation effect, insulating effect, condensation-proof effect, dew condensation prevention performance effect and noise shield effect, and is convenient to construct and less in weight. The duct reduces labor intensity, and is suitable for different color sense and design direction. The molding compound is combined with the dual layer substrate in simple and quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-side view of a dual layer substrate receiving type optical duct.    Dual layer substrate receiving type optical duct (100)    Reflective sheet (110)    Molding compound (120)    Dual layer substrate receiving part (120c)    Main body (122)    Dual layer substrate (130)
NOVELTY - The dye-sensitized solar cell (100) comprises a semiconductor electrode (110), a counter electrode (120) and an electrolyte solution. The semiconductor electrode comprises a conductive substrate (112) and an oxide semiconductor structure wafer (115) which is formed on the conductive substrate. The dye molecule layer is absorbed on the surface of an oxide semiconductor (114). The oxide semiconductor is coated on the surface of a conductive material (113).    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell comprises a semiconductor electrode, an opposing electrode and an electrolyte solution, thus ensures to increase the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a semiconductor electrode;    (2) a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell;    (3) a method for forming an oxide semiconductor structure wafer; and    (4) an electric device with a dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.    Dye-sensitized solar cell (100)    Semiconductor electrode (110)    Conductive substrate (112)    Conductive material (113)    Oxide semiconductor (114)    Oxide semiconductor structure wafer (115)    Dye (117)    Counter electrode (120)    Metal layer (124)    Electrolyte layer (130)
NOVELTY - The heater has a control cabinet connected with a solar heat collecting plate i.e. heat collecting plate of a solar vacuum tube, and an insulated water tank. Two joint parts are provided in a bidirectional joint connecting tube that is made of polypropylene. Ends of a connecting tube are hermetically connected with the stop sleeve or the lock sleeve of two joint parts. Pipelines of the insulated water tank and the control cabinet are hermetically connected with the lock sleeve or the stop sleeve of the two joint parts.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heater has simple installing process and low installation cost, saves installing time and improves installing quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The charger has a rectifier for converting alternating current (AC) power supply into fixed direct current (DC) power supply, and a recharge control part (20) for scanning a battery that is fixed at a battery placing part (50). A protection circuit part (30) blocks a direct electric power supply from the battery. A display unit (60) indicates a charging completion state. The protection circuit part includes a photo-coupler. A switching unit in the battery charge placing part turns off the charging battery.    USE - Lithium polymer battery charger for use in a notebook computer and an industry device.    ADVANTAGE - The charger prevents the supplying of reverse power by immediately blocking the electric power supply, and prevents overheat due to the excessive reverse power supply, so as to prevent fire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lithium polymer battery charger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power input portion (10)    Recharge control part (20)    Protection circuit part (30)    Battery placing part (50)    Display unit (60)
NOVELTY - A shell-and-tube-type fuel battery comprises fuel inlet, tubular film electrode(s) and fuel outlet which are sequentially connected. The film electrode(s) is connected in parallel or in series, and sequentially comprises anode, a proton exchange film layer and cathode. The anode is hollow carbon fiber tube for bearing catalyst, and cathode is conductive carbon black or conductive carbon black compound and foam metal for bearing catalyst. The foam metal is nickel and catalyst is platinum or platinum alloy. Hydrogen, methanol, ethanol or dimethyl ether is used as fuel.    USE - Shell-and-tube-type fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The shell-and-tube-type fuel battery has improved efficiency, improved power density and reduced contact resistance.
NOVELTY - A renewable energy device for generating renewable energy such as solar energy, wind energy, and fuel cell energy, and storage energy device such as nickel hydrogen battery, lithium cobalt battery and lithium polymer battery are connected to a bus. An energy management unit connected between the bus and a load, determines energy distribution flow of renewable energy and storage energy to be supplied to the load, according to input renewable and storage energy identification code.    USE - Multi-energy management system.    ADVANTAGE - The renewable energy and storage energy can be managed and distributed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the multi-energy management system.
NOVELTY - A spherical doped lithium manganate is slurry spray dried by mixing manganese dioxide, lithium carbonate and doped metal salt; adding dispersant solution; stirring; performing spray drying treatment with an inlet temperature of 250-350 degrees C and outlet temperature of 80-120 degrees C to obtain spherical precursor; heating at 300-700 degrees C for 3-10 hours; and calcining at 700-1000 degrees C for 5-16 hours.    USE - Method of slurry spray drying of spherical doped lithium manganate (claimed) for use as positive material of lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, environment-friendly and convenient; and prepares spherical doped lithium manganate having average granular size of 15 mu m.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spherical doped lithium manganate is slurry spray dried by:    (A) mixing manganese dioxide, lithium carbonate and doped metal salt according to stoichiometric proportion of Li1+xMn2-yMyO4;    (B) adding dispersant solution, and stirring;    (C) performing spray drying treatment with an inlet temperature of 250-350 degrees C and outlet temperature of 80-120 degrees C to obtain spherical precursor;    (D) heating at 300-700 degrees C for 3-10 hours; and    (E) calcining at 700-1000 degrees C for 5-16 hours.    M=doped metal;    x=0-0.1;and    y=0-0.5.
NOVELTY - The battery has a convex and concave groove-shaped protection plate (3) installed between positive and negative poles of a polar group (6) in interior of a battery groove (7). A long strip/post-shaped convex desk is fixed on bottom of the protection plate, where height of the protection plate is smaller than that of a side frame. A passage is fixed on the convex desk for an electrolyte, and a through hole (2) is equipped on a battery cover (1). The protection plate is formed by an injecting low-density acid-resistant material selected from acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene (ABS) resin.    USE - Lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The protection plate can collect the solid matter in the electrolyte during daily maintenance of the mixing device. The protection plate prevents battery operation fault, thus improving battery reliability and battery service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lead-acid battery.    Battery cover (1)    Through hole (2)    Convex and concave groove-shaped protection plate (3)    Polar group (6)    Battery groove (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat collecting tube (5) provided with multiple photothermic converting plastic tubes (5-1) arranged in parallel. Upper and lower two ends of each plastic tube are respectively provided with a water inlet and a water outlet that are connected in parallel. An upper circulating tube (3) and a lower circulating tube (4) i.e. plastic aluminum stable tube, are combined as a water inlet tube (13) to be connected with an electric assistant temperature-regulating device (6). The device is provided with a heating body and a heat interchanger made of copper or aluminum.    USE - Solar rapid hot-water supply system for use during stormy weather.    ADVANTAGE - The photothermic converting plastic tube is made of high adsorbing macromolecule material, and avoids light pollution. The tube has large water storing quantity in pipeline, rapid heating, less radiating high heat efficiency and better insulating performance, and continuously supplies hot water. The tube prevents the quality of the water from being changed, and is light in weight, inexpensive and convenient to install. The tube can be placed on a position facing sun at random.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar rapid hot-water supply system.    Upper circulating tube (3)    Lower circulating tube (4)    Heat collecting tube (5)    Photothermic converting plastic tubes (5-1)    Electric assistant temperature-regulating device (6)    Water inlet tube (13)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has a battery pack provided with four battery monomers (2), which are connected in series with each other. The battery monomers are connected in parallel with an equalization circuit (3), which is connected integrally with the plate, where the battery monomers are equipped with a balanced protection circuit.    USE - Polymer lithium-ion battery pack connecting plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is convenient to weld, and improves the production efficiency and the outline structure of the lithium-ion battery pack. The battery monomers are equipped with the balanced protection circuit, thus improving the utilization performance of the battery pack, and increasing the cycle service life of a lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a polymer lithium-ion battery pack connecting plate.    Polymer lithium-ion battery pack connecting plate (1)    Battery monomers (2)    Equalization circuit (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has an intermediate porous current-conducting plate electrically connected to a plate frame whose one edge is provided with multiple through holes. One side of a flow field plate (S1) made of graphite, metal, ceramics or polymer is stacked up with a semi-permeable membrane module (S2) by an obturating ring (S4), and another side of the flow field plate is stacked up with a membrane electrode module (S3) by an obturating ring (S5). Inner sides of seal grooves are provide with guide nicks such that the through holes directly communicate with the current-conducting plate.    USE - Flow field plate structure for an integrated regenerative fuel cell and a water electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The structure humidifies reaction gas inside an integrated regenerative fuel cell and a water electrolyzer and injects water without a water pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a flow field plate structure.    Flow field plate (S1)    Semi-permeable membrane module (S2)    Membrane electrode module (S3)    Obturating rings (S4, S5)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat absorbing light filter whose shell is made of sheet metal, where front side and back side of the shell of the heat absorbing light filter are provided with front and back transparent window boards. A battery cartridge is provided at a back part of the back transparent window board. The battery cartridge is provided with a photovoltaic cell, where the photovoltaic cell is placed at a certain distance from the back transparent window board. A radiator is provided at an outer side of a thermoelectric conversion device.    USE - Solar cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high efficiency, and is inexpensive. The system adopts simple structure and simple hot coal, and avoids problem during cooling of the photovoltaic cell. The system matches with characteristic sensitivity area of the photovoltaic cell, and enables full spectrum section of the solar spectrum to generate electricity or heat, and avoids wastage and improves solar energy capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The front and back transparent window boards are made of alumina crystal, quartz, glass, or polycarbonate material. The thermoelectric conversion device is made of aluminum oxide, cobalt antimonial alloy, cobalt niobate, bismuth telluride group, cobaltous telluride group or calcium cobaltite group oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar cogeneration system.
NOVELTY - The tube has multiple heat-absorbing sheets (3) connected with a U-shaped heat-transmitting tube (1) made of metal. A clearance is provided between one of the heat-absorbing sheets of a straight tube in the U-shaped heat-transmitting tube and another heat-absorbing sheet of a straight tube in a cross-section projection of a heat-collecting tube. The U-shaped heat-transmitting tube is installed inside a glass outer tube (2). The heat-absorbing sheets are formed by a copper aluminum composite strap, and an end cover is made of metal. A heat insulating ring is made of ceramic or rubber material.    USE - Solar energy vacuum heat-collecting tube.    ADVANTAGE - The tube has the straight tube in the side of the U-shaped heat-transmitting tube that does not transmit heat to the low-temperature straight tube when temperature of the heat-transmitting tube is increased due to absorption of solar energy, so that temperature difference between the higher-temperature tube and the water tank is high to greatly increase heat transmitting efficiency of the U-shaped heat-transmitting tube and absorbing rate of solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy vacuum heat-collecting tube.    U-shaped heat-transmitting tube (1)    Glass outer tube (2)    Heat-absorbing sheets (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has multiple layers of films including a substrate that is made of flexible metal material such as titanium foil, stainless steel foil, molybdenum foil or aluminum foil, or polyimide material. A double-film bottom electrode and a copper-indium-gallium metal prefabricated layer are placed on the substrate. A flexible metal or a polyimide film is utilized as the substrate.    USE - Flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The selenizing or sulfurizing process is carried out under saturated steam tension of selenium or sulphur in a vacuum tight silica tube, so that controllable repeatability of the process is improved and dosage of the selenium or sulphur is decreased, and the solar cell is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an absorption layer of a flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a flexible copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has a substrate comprising a transparent conductive layer, and a nano-micro coarsening structure formed on the transparent conductive layer. A semiconductor layer is formed on a spherical/columnar/grain shaped nano-micro coarsening structure i.e. multiple nano-micro grains, to cover the nano-micro coarsening structure. The nano-micro grain is made of silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, polystyrene or polymethylmethacrylate. An electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell to form a nano-micro coarsening structure on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety vent i.e. fine hole (50), provided in an electrode tap (20) i.e. cathode tab, that is provided with an electrode assembly (10), where diameter of the fine hole ranges from 0.05-0.5 millimeter. A safety element (6) e.g. cylindrical shaped safety element, is formed in an outer portion of the fine hole for predicting emission of gas in an inner portion of the battery. The electrode tap is made of metal plate, copper, aluminum, nickel, chrome, silver and platinum.    USE - Pouch type lithium-ion polymer secondary battery for use as an energy source in a cellular phone and, for use in a medium-to large-sized battery system in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery easily predicts the internal pressure of the gas through the fine hole, and is excellent in safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pouch type lithium-ion polymer secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrode taps (20, 20')    Fine hole (50)    Safety element (60)
NOVELTY - A gel type polymer electrolyte comprises polymer compound chosen from ultraviolet curable urethane acrylate monomer, its oligomer and/or copolymer. The electrolyte further contains polymerization initiator, oxidation-reduction agent and organic solvent.    USE - Gel type polymer electrolyte for manufacturing dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gel type polymer electrolyte provides dye-sensitized solar cell having excellent photo conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gel type polymer electrolyte comprises polymer compound chosen from ultraviolet curable urethane acrylate monomer, its oligomer and/or copolymer. The electrolyte further contains polymerization initiator, oxidation-reduction agent and organic solvent. The initiator is chosen from ethyl benzoin ether, isopropyl benzoin ether, alpha -methyl benzoin ethyl ether, benzoin phenyl ether, alpha -acyl oxime ester, alpha , alpha -diethoxyacetophenone, 1,1-dichloroacetophenone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl propane-1-one, 1-hydroxy cyclohexylphenyl ketone, anthraquinone, 2-anthraquinone, 2-chloro anthraquinone, thioxanthone, isopropyl-thioxanthone, chloro-thioxanthone, benzophenone, p-chloro benzophenone, benzyl benzoate, benzoyl benzoate and/or Michler ketone. The oxidation-reduction agent is lithium iodide, sodium iodide, potassium iodide, lithium bromide, sodium bromide, potassium bromide, quaternary ammonium salt, imidazolium salt or pyridinium salt. The organic solvent is ethylene carbonate, polypropylene carbonate, dimethylcarbonate, diethylcarbonate, ethyl methyl carbonate or tetrahydrofuran.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of dye-sensitized solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (100)    Transparent substrates (110,210)    Transparent conductive oxide layers (120,220)    Nano oxide layer (130)    Gel type polymer electrolyte coating layer (500)
NOVELTY - The bare cell has a cathode (33) and an anode (34) installed at an electrode assembly (30). A power generator is formed with an electrode plate, a separator and an electrolyte, for charging and discharging. A tubular shape laminate film is provided, in which an electrode hole is formed in top part, and an opening is formed in a lower part of the laminate film. A cap, in which the laminate film having the cathode and the anode, is installed at the electrode assembly.    USE - Bare cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bare cell has a tubular shape laminate film is provided, in which an electrode hole is formed in top part, and an opening is formed in a lower part of the laminate film, where a cap, in which the laminate film having the cathode and the anode, is installed at the electrode assembly, and hence ensures to increase the adhesive strength of the laminate film and electrode, as well as increases the productivity and durability of the laminate film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bare cell.    Electrode assembly (30)    Cathode (33)    Anode (34)
NOVELTY - Aromatic polyether (A), comprising structural units derived from a halosulfone sulfonate compounds (I) or (II), are new.    USE - The aromatic polyethers are useful as polymer electrolyte membrane in electrochemical cells (preferably fuel cells).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane exhibits high proton conductivity at lower levels of hydration and demonstrates better water management that is suitable for commercial applications. The aromatic polymers have more acidic functionality thus provides long fuel cell lifetimes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aromatic polyether (A), comprising structural units derived from a halosulfone sulfonate compounds of formula (I) or (II), are new.    R1 = 3-25C aromatic radical, 3-25C cycloaliphatic radical or 3-25C aliphatic radical;    M = H or charge balancing cation;    Y1 = halo;    t = 1 or 2;    s = 3;    b = 1-3;    c = 1-20;    d = 1-4;    Q = O, S or SO2; and    q = 0-4.
NOVELTY - A side chain sulfonated polyaryletherketone (I) having naphthalene structure, is new.    USE - Side chain sulfonated polyaryletherketone is used for forming proton exchange film for fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film formed using the side chain sulfonated polyaryletherketone has excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A side chain sulfonated polyaryletherketone of formula (I) having naphthalene structure, is new.    x=0.2-1;    m=3 or 4;    n=1 or more;and    AR=group of formulae (a-g).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of side chain sulfonated polyaryletherketone which involves adding polyaryltherketone polymer and diphenyl napthyl into nitrogen-substituted bottle, mixing dimethyl sulfoxide as solvent, sodium hydroxide as salt-forming agent and sultone, reacting for 8-12 hours at 160-180 degrees C, washing obtained product for 3-5 times using acetone, dipping in 0.5-1 mol/L of aqueous hydrochloric acid for 24-48 hours, washing with distilled water and vacuum-drying obtained product having sulfonation degree of 20-100% at 60-80 degrees C in oven for 24-36 hours.
NOVELTY - The cell has an optical energy conversing layer clamped between substrates that are made of polyethylene terephthalate and glass. Multiple dye absorbing units are distributed in electrolysis gel. Anti-reflective and reflective photon crystal layers are provided in a surface of the substrates, and light beam is passed to the conversing layer via the photon crystal layers from outside. The conversing layer converts optical energy of the light beam into electric energy, and an external loop is connected to the substrates that are provided with transparent conducting sections.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has improved photon absorption efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency in a long wave-length range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - The mouth-pieces (10, 11) have an on/off timer installed in a groove, and an UV-ray lamp or UV-ray LED (5) formed into predetermined shape based on an upper part (3) and a lower part (1) of a plastic case. A power supply unit (6) is set in the lower part of the case and connected to a conducting connection terminal (13). A controller battery is installed in the case, and controls on/off time of the lamp or the LED. A lead holder fixing unit (1-1) fixes a lead (9) in a lower inside of the case while an on/off switch (8) is installed. An UV reflector (12) is mounted on inner surface.    USE - Mouth-pieces for wind musical instrument. Uses include but are not limited to saxophone, clarinet, optical trumpet, horn, tuba and trombone.    ADVANTAGE - The mouth-pieces have functions of demoisturization, disinfection and sterilization. The bacteria and the telium existed in the mouth-pieces are removed, thus ensuring health of the users by enabling the user to play the wind musical instrument conveniently, and prolonging the lifetime of the wind musical instrument. The mouth-pieces improve psychological sense of security of the player.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of mouth-pieces for wind musical instrument.    Case lower part (1)    Lead holder fixing unit (1-1)    Mouth-piece holder fixing unit (1- 2)    Case outer tube (2)    Case upper part (3)    UV-ray lamp or UV-ray LED (5)    Power supply unit (6)    Controller (7)    On/off switch (8)    Lead (9)    Mouth-piece (10, 11)    UV reflector (12)    Conducting connection terminal (13)
NOVELTY - Battery cell assembly (10) comprises battery cell (34, 38) having second side opposite first side; panel member (30, 42) configured to contact at least a portion of first side of the battery cell; and heat exchanger (36) having a plastic frame and first and second thermally conductive layers. The first thermally conductive layer is disposed adjacent second side of the first battery cell, with liquid disposed in the interior space, and transferring heat energy from first battery cell.    USE - Battery cell assembly for supplying electrical power to devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell can be maintained within desired temperature range to prevent degradation of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for assembling battery cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded schematic view of the battery cell assembly.    Battery cell assembly (10)    Panel member (30, 42)    Grommet (32, 40)    Battery cell (34, 38)    Heat exchanger (36)    Ring-shaped frame (48)    Interior space (50)
NOVELTY - The unit has several solid polymer type fuel cells (CL) that are stacked on a laminated structure (CS). A recessed portion (OB1) is formed on an end plate (EP1) that is arranged on the laminated structure. An auxiliary machine component (HK) is arranged at the recessed portion of the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell unit of fuel gas circulating type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the fuel cell unit can be reduced reliably and effectively by reducing the length of the fuel cell in lamination direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (CL)    Laminated structure (CS)    End plate (EP1)    Auxiliary machine component (HK)    Recessed portion (OB1)
NOVELTY - The structure (100) has a porous layer (2) formed on the heat-resistant substrate (1). A conductive layer (3) with thickness of 1-100 micrometers is formed on the surface of the porous layer. An electrode layer (4) made of metal oxides is arranged on the conductive layer.    USE - Laminated structure for oxide semiconductor electrode of dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the conductive layer is large, the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the oxide semiconductor electrode is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) oxide semiconductor electrode; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the laminated structure for oxide semiconductor electrode.    Heat-resistant substrate (1)    Porous layer (2)    Conductive layer (3)    Electrode layer (4)    Laminated structure (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a fuel container (106) which accommodates thermoreversible gelatinization fuel (104). A fuel path connects fuel electrode (102) and thermoreversible gelatinization fuel. The vaporization fuel produced by vaporization of gelatinization fuel is supplied to fuel electrode so that liquid produced by liquefying gelatinization fuel is moved to fuel supply path. The supply of vaporization fuel is blocked and electric power generation is stopped, when temperature of thermoreversible gelatinization fuel is more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with high safety is achieved by providing fail safe mechanism which blocks fuel supply when temperature of thermoreversible gelatinization fuel is more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Fuel electrode (102)    Thermoreversible gelatinization fuel (104)    Fuel container (106)    Sealing material (107)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several plates (64,66) that are stack in order from the fuel cell laminated structure side. The fluid inlet port (52a) and a fluid exit (54a) are formed in plate (64), are covered by another plate (66) stacked on the top. A communication path (70) where the fluid inlet port and the fluid exit port, are connected is formed between the stacked plates.    USE - Fuel cell for mobile machine such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, domestic power supply and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage amount of the sealing material provided at the end of the fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top views of the fuel cell.    Sealing material (40)    Fluid inlet port (52a)    Fluid exit (54a)    Plates (64,66)    Communication path (70)
NOVELTY - The polymer component (210) has wall surface comprising flow path (206) having hydrophilization region and hydrophobic region. A carbon ion is injected to the wall surface using ion implantation with injection energy of 1-100 keV.    USE - High molecular weight polymer component for biochip used in fuel cell of fuel cell system (all claimed) for portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The sample and reagent can be mixed rapidly by the provision of hydrophilization region and hydrophobic region in flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer component.    High molecular weight polymer component (201)    Chamber (202)    Flow path (206)    Cover (207)    High molecular weight polymer component (210)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric cell (1) has a P-type diffused layer (4) with a through hole extending into N-type silicon substrate (2). A resin base material (8) arranged at back surface side of substrate, holds an array of photoelectric cells. A pair of electrodes (5,6) is arranged in the position of hole formed by drilling base material and connected to silicon substrate and diffused layer respectively. The surface of photoelectric cell is deeply cut up to the center portion of base material to form a groove (7) for separating photoelectric cells in the array.    USE - Photoelectric cell integration structure for use in photoelectric cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric cell apparatus can be formed easily by mounting the photoelectric integration structure on the printed circuit board easily, since several photoelectric cells are held by the resin base material. The damage to the photoelectric cell integrated structure while mounting on the printed circuit board is prevented by forming reinforcement film on both surfaces of the photoelectric cell element. The heat resistance effect is improved without any environmental impact. The space saving of photoelectric cell apparatus is enabled at low manufacturing cost, so that the productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photoelectric cell apparatus.    Photoelectric cell element (1)    Silicon substrate (2)    P-type diffused layer (4)    Electrodes (5,6)    Groove (7)    Resin base material (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a blank (23) inserted in a blow mold (21), and a blow head (16) attached on an opening (23a) of the blank by a drive device (17) in a sealed way. A pressure medium i.e. air, is inserted into the blank by the blow head. A stretching rod (15) is insertable into the blank by a drive device (24) during the application of the pressure medium, where the drive device (17) is formed as a force accumulator i.e. spring (18), that is stretchable by the drive device (24). The blow head is fitted on the opening of the blank during the release of the blow head.    USE - Device for stretching-blow molding of a container i.e. bottle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive device is formed as the force accumulator that is stretchable by the other drive device, and the blow head is fitted on the opening of the blank during the release of the blow head, thus providing a compact, space-saving drive for the blow head and the stretching rod and a constructionally simple structure for the device and avoiding the need for an additional motor drive so that a very less space requirement is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a container stretching-blow molding device with an opened blow mold and a tensioned spring.    Stretching rod (15)    Blow head (16)    Drive devices (17, 24)    Spring (18)    Blow mold (21)    Blank (23)    Opening (23a)
NOVELTY - The lamp has an enclosed body provided with a base (3) and a cover plate (1) formed by combining upper surface and lower surface of the body, where the base and cover plate are made of plastic. An upper half part i.e. slant, provided with a pinhole, and a solar panel (2) is fixed in the pinhole. A lower half part is fixed parallel to back surface of the base and equipped with a large hole. A number sticking glass plate (4) is fixed in internal surface of the cover plate. An LED is set at a top part in back surface of the number sticking glass plate.    USE - Small solar plastic doorplate lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The base and cover plate are made of plastic and two sides of the base are designed as the structure of baffle to match with the cover plate, so that the lamp has excellent sealing property. The lamp is featured with long service life, long illumination time and beautiful and practical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a small solar plastic doorplate lamp.    Cover plate (1)    Solar panel (2)    Base (3)    Number sticking plate (4)
NOVELTY - The joint has water inlet holes formed on edges of a circulated fixing plate, where the joint is provided at a top end of a cylindrical main tube and on an inner side of a water storage box. The joint and the main tube are connected in a multi-welding way. Rubber packing strips are fixed at outer circumference of the water inlet holes. A disc-shaped rubber movable lug is fixed in center of the circulated fixing plate by a retaining screw. External diameter of the lug is same as that of the circulated fixing plate. The lugs are made of macromolecular elastic material.    USE - Leakage-proof joint for a glass vacuum tube of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The joint effectively prevents the glass vacuum tube from leakage after fracturing. The joint is simple in structure, inexpensive, convenient to use, and can be easily transformed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a leakage-proof joint for a glass vacuum tube of a solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The device has water pipes connected with tee pipes at a solar energy water tank, and an upper tee pipe with a nozzle that is connected with an outer siphon pipe. The nozzle of a lower tee pipe is connected with an inner siphon pipe, and a U-shaped pipe is connected with an emptying pipe that is connected with an emptying valve. The U-shaped pipe is connected with the water tank by foaming plastic, and a lower nozzle of the lower tee pipe is connected with the water pipes that are connected with a running water pipe network and a bathing spray head by an upper water valve and a bathing valve.    USE - Emptying and freeze-resisting device for water pipelines of a solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The device has rational design, simple structure and high usage value, and is safe, reliable, convenient to use, and easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an emptying and freeze-resisting device.
NOVELTY - The torch has an insulating rubber piece (3) arranged between a metal connecting piece (4) and a front metal shell (2). A charging jack (6) is arranged on the metal connecting piece. A cathode (5) of the jack is fixed to the metal connecting piece when an anode of the jack is connected to an anode of a rechargeable battery (9) and an anode (13) of a light source i.e. LED lamp, through a positive connecting line of the jack. A cathode (12) of the light source is connected to the front metal shell. A cathode of the rechargeable battery is connected to a rear metal shell (8) via a switch.    USE - Torch.    ADVANTAGE - The torch is integrated with the charger, so that the rechargeable battery can be charged without being taken out from the torch. The torch is simple in structure, low in cost, convenient to use and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a torch.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Front metal shell (2)    Insulating rubber piece (3)    Metal connecting piece (4)    Charging jack cathode (5)    Charging jack (6)    Rear metal shell (8)    Rechargeable battery (9)    Light source cathode (12)    Light source anode (13)
NOVELTY - The mouse has a wireless signal receiver for receiving a wireless signal. A battery chamber is equipped in a mouse main body, where the battery chamber contains a battery. A containing element is fixed on a battery cover. The containing element is exposed to outside to enable a user to access the receiver in the containing element when the battery cover makes a battery access inlet to be displayed to the outside. The receiver utilizes a universal serial bus (USB) connected with a computer device. The containing element is made of plastic material.    USE - Wireless mouse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wireless mouse.
NOVELTY - A polymeric thin film manufacturing method involves positioning phase separation liquid (12) incompatible with electrolyte solution (13) on electrolyte solution, pulling up to-be-applied component (11) used as working electrode from electrolyte solution, electrolytically polymerizing between counter electrodes (14) installed in electrolyte solution, coating with film thickness of 0.01-10 mu m over to-be-applied component surface, and acquiring smooth surface with surface roughness of less than or equal to 0.5 mu m. The to-be-applied component has electroconductivity.    USE - Manufacture of polymeric thin film for manufacture of photoelectric transducer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves uniform thickness, smooth surface, and high degree adhesiveness over to-be-applied component surface. The productivity has improved significantly. The method obtains polymeric thin film with high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the polymeric thin film manufacturing method.    To-be-applied component (11)    Phase separation liquid (12)    Electrolyte solution (13)    Counter electrode (14)    Potentiostat/galvanostat (15)
NOVELTY - The board has a fixing unit (3) whose upper side is protruded to sides of a plane (1), where the board is formed by 20 to 30 weight percentage of epoxy, 50 to 60 weight percentage of reinforce filler, 1 to 3 weight percentage of polyurethane, 15 to 20 weight percentage of hardener, 1 to 3 weight percentage of hardener additive, and 0.5 to 1.5 weight percentage of stabilizer. The plane is connected with a silicon ingot. A step height A-frame is fixed to be lower than the plane.    USE - Supporting board for silicon ingot cut that is utilized for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The board enables production of ampholyte wafer, and improves adhesive function of the epoxy component for raising the adhesive force between the supporting board and the silicon ingot. The board reduces the amount of adhesive, and reduces error due to vibration in the sawing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional and plane views of a supporting board.    Plane (1)    Fixing unit (3)
NOVELTY - A panel of layers which provides electrical energy comprises base layer (70) comprising base layer binder, crystalline silica and base layer metal(s) comprising cobalt, intermediate layer (60) comprising intermediate layer binder and crystalline silica and top layer (50) comprises top layer binder, crystalline silica and top layer metal(s) comprising aluminum.    USE - Panel of layers for panel array (claimed) used for battery and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The panel of layers is economical, has excellent storage stability and physical contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A panel of layers which provides electrical energy comprises base layer comprising base layer binder, crystalline silica and base layer metal(s) comprising cobalt, intermediate layer comprising intermediate layer binder and crystalline silica and top layer comprises top layer binder, crystalline silica and top layer metal(s) comprising aluminum. The base layer binder, intermediate layer binder and top layer binder comprises vinyl material which is chosen from vinyl chloride, vinyl isobutyl ether and their derivatives. The vinyl material comprises copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl isobutyl ether. The base layer, intermediate layer and top layer comprises electrical continuity agent(s) which comprises iodine. The base layer further comprises boron, iron and/or nickel, copper and/or graphite. The top layer further comprises boron, cobalt and/or zinc and/or tin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of panel of layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the panel.    Electrical contacts (30,31)    Top layer (50)    Intermediate layer (60)    Top portion (61,71)    Bottom portion (62,72)    Base layer (70)
NOVELTY - A separator (1) contains substrate of titanium or titanium alloy and a conductive film. The conductive film is removed from the separator for and also removing a portion of the surface of substrate, to form a regenerated substrate. A regenerated conductive film is formed on the regenerated substrate. The conductive film and regenerated conductive film comprises noble metal chosen from gold, platinum and palladium, or alloy chosen from titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium, tantalum and silicon. Thus, the separator is regenerated.    USE - Regenerating separator for fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical and efficiently regenerates separator with excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a photovoltaic module involves coating at least an illuminating surface of solar cells with a moisture barrier film to form solar cells with moisture-resistance; electrically interconnecting any two of the solar cells using a conductor between at least one of the terminals of each of two solar cells to form a circuit, and encapsulating the circuit in a package.    USE - For manufacturing photovoltaic module (claimed), such as optoelectronic device e.g. thin-film photovoltaic (PV) cells and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device is manufactured less expensively and by cutting unpatterned layered structure into individual sections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic module comprising at least two solar cells, each of the two solar cells having a top illuminating surface and two terminals; an electrical conductor that electrically interconnects the two solar cells with a conductor between at least one of the terminals of each of the two solar cells, and a moisture barrier film that coats at least an entire side of the circuit that corresponds to and includes the top illuminating surface of the two solar cells to form a moisture-resistant surface on the circuit.
NOVELTY - Two solar cells (101,111) having a top illuminating surface and two terminals, are electrically interconnected with a conductor between one of the terminals of each of the solar cells, to form a circuit. A moisture barrier film that is transparent to solar light, is coated on the circuit to form a moisture-resistant surface on the circuit.    USE - Manufacturing method of photovoltaic module e.g. solar cell module. Can also be used for manufacture of organic LED (OLED) module.    ADVANTAGE - Large-scale arrays of series-connected solar cells can be manufactured using fewer connections at relatively low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell array.    Solar cell array (100)    Solar cells (101,111)    Carrier substrate (103)    Bottom electrodes (104,114)    Insulating layers (106,116)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode and/or negative electrode is obtained by forming a pre-coat layer (6) on the collector (1), forming a mixture layer (2) on the pre-coat layer by applying an aqueous slurry containing active material, latex binder and aqueous dispersant, and then drying the mixture layer. The pre-coat layer is composed of latex binder and aqueous dispersant. The aqueous dispersant is carboxymethyl cellulose.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having improved performance and reliability is provided efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional-view of pre-coat layer formed on collector and mixture layer formed on pre-coat layer.    Collector (1)    Mixture layer (2)    Pre-coat layer (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge (A) has fuel storage bag (10) consisting of transformable flexible bag filled with a liquid fuel (F). An external container (20) with internal volume smaller than maximum amount of fuel storage in fuel storage bag, accommodates fuel storage bag consisting of lamination film.    USE - Fuel cartridge for fuel cell used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The external container with internal volume smaller than maximum amount of fuel storage in fuel storage bag, accommodates fuel storage bag. Hence the heat resistance of fuel cartridge can be improved without depending on pressure resistance of flexible bag, and durability of fuel cartridge can be improved. The intensity of fuel cartridge bad can be improved, and bursting of fuel storage bag can be prevented by lamination film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cartridge.    Fuel storage bag (10)    External container (20)    Valve (30)    Fuel cartridge (A)    Liquid fuel (F)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an intermediate layer (60) containing metal oxide particles formed between electroconductive base material (50) and metal oxide semiconductor layer (20). The electroconductive base material comprises a transparent conductive layer (10) containing conductive polymer and metal current collection layer (11) containing metal fine wires, formed on a transparent base material (50a). The thickness of the intermediate layer is in the range of 5-200 nm and porosity of the intermediate layer is less than or equal to 10 %.    USE - Dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability of the solar cell are improved by using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent conductive layer (10)    Metal current collection layer (11)    Metal oxide semiconductor layer (20)    Electroconductive base material (50)    Transparent base material (50a)    Metal oxide intermediate layer (60)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric transducer composition is obtained by contacting an adsorption agent with a composition containing a fullerene derivative and a solvent.    USE - Composition is used for organic photoelectric transducer, such as organic solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides photoelectric transducer having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic photoelectric transducer composition, which involves adding adsorption agent to composition containing fullerene derivative and solvent, purifying composition and removing adsorption agent.
NOVELTY - A unit element has a honeycomb base material positioned between an inner cylinder (1) and an outer cylinder (2). The material has several zigzag metal plates of which predetermined number of plates is arranged at the outer wall surface of inner cylinder and others are arranged at the inner wall surface of outer cylinder. Several planar metal plates are arranged alternately relative to the zigzag plates. The metal plates are brazed with the cylinders. A granular reforming catalyst (AA) is arranged on the surface of metal plates.    USE - Cylindrical steam reformer for hydrogen production apparatus (claimed) used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell of domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The overall coefficient of heat transfer from inner cylinder and outer cylinder to the reforming catalyst can be improved. The change in heating amount of steam reformer can be prevented and the reformer can be driven stably for longtime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and sectional view of the cylindrical steam reformer and schematic view of the granular reforming catalyst particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inner cylinder (1)    Outer cylinder (2)    Granular reforming catalyst (AA)    Brazed catalyst (BB)    Catalyst particles (DD)
NOVELTY - Releasing stored hydrogen involves providing a material comprising hydrogen fixed fullerenes; and irradiating the material in oxygen free environment with electromagnetic radiation of sufficient intensity to dehydrogenate the material.    USE - For releasing stored hydrogen from hydrogen fixed fullerenes (claimed), for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method releases hydrogen rapidly upon irradiation. The hydrogen depleted hydrogen fixed fullerene can be re-hydrogenated and reused.
NOVELTY - Claimed is a process a multi-stage process to manufacture a carbon fibre gas diffusion screen that is also an electrical conductor. The process consists of the stages: carding, hydro-interlacing, submergence in resin, hot-press, smoothing, surface treatment, first carbonisation stage, second carbonisation stage, and final-stage treatment.    USE - The resulting carbon fibre mat is used e.g. as a gas diffusion screen layer in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydro-interlacing process produces high-quality uniform distribution without damage or detriment to fibres. Further claimed is that both sides of the gas diffusion screen have greater electrical conductivity than prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the hydro-interlacing stage a matrix of horizontal fibres is exposed to an array of water jets that exert uniform pressure to create a thin carbon fibre matrix-film. The matrix-film has greater tensile strength and porosity, and less electrical resistance than the initial material. Further claimed is the use of the carbon fibre gas diffusion screen as part of a hydrogen fuel cell. In the hydro-interlacing stage, many horizontal fibres are bent downwards to entangle with other fibres and resulting in a gas diffusion screen that may be thinner than 15 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a has diffusion screen with retaining frame.    Carbon fibre diffusion screen (20A)    first bipolar panel (201)    second bipolar panel (202)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst contains metal particle (10A,10B) which consists of base material (11) containing silver element, and coating layer (12) containing platinum element (12a). The coating layer covering the surface of base material, is formed by arranging platinum element in one atomic layer or two atomic layer in layer thickness direction. The average particle diameter of metal particle is 3.6-10.7 nm.    USE - Electrode catalyst is used for alkaline fuel cell (claimed), polymer electrolyte fuel cell and phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst having high oxygen reduction-current value, can be economically manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an example of metal particle contained in metal particle.    Metal particle (10A,10B)    Base material (11)    Coating layer (12)    Platinum element (12a)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic membrane (1) is plasma-processed by plasmifying and irradiating a mixed gas containing alcohol to the joint surface of membrane with respect to catalyst layer(s), and/or a catalyst layer is plasma-processed by plasmifying and irradiating the mixed gas to the joint surface with the membrane with respect to the catalyst layer of electrode(s). The membrane and catalyst layer are then joined by carrying out thermocompression-bonding of the joint surfaces of membrane and catalyst layer, to obtain a membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Manufacture of membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells, such as solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cells, used as power supply for portable and mobile components.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides improved bondability between electrolytic membrane and catalyst layer, and enables manufacture of membrane electrode assemblies having excellent performance characteristics, with high yield. The obtained membrane electrode assembly has excellent proton conductivity, water mobility, and electronic conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode (2)    Transfer base material (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a hydrogen tank to supply hydrogen to an anode of a fuel cell stack. A compressor supplies air to cathode of fuel cell stack. A dilution device dilutes the anode-off gas with air, and cathode-off gas respectively discharged from anode and cathode, and comprises an ion exchange resin.    USE - Fuel cell system used in fuel cell electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The adsorption of the ion exchange resin is prevented and the discharge of the cation and anion in the anode-off gas to outside is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the processes involved in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode, negative electrode and laminate films, accommodated in an exterior component (30). The non-aqueous electrode contains cyclic phosphazene compound (1-4), and halogenated carbonate. The non-aqueous-electrolyte is a high molecular compound.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to camcorder, mobile telephone, digital still camera, portable information terminal and notebook-type computer.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has improved charging and discharging efficiency and suppressed thermal expansion in high temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprises non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode, negative electrode and laminate films, accommodated in an exterior component. The non-aqueous electrode contains cyclic phosphazene compound of formula (1-4), and hydrogenated carbonate. The non-aqueous-electrolyte is a high molecular compound.    R1, R2 = 1-4C alkyl;and    R3-R12 = H or 1-4C alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Winding electrode component (20)    Positive electrode lead (21)    Negative electrode lead (22)    Exterior component (30)    Adherence film (31)
NOVELTY - An electron donating organic material contains a benzothiadiazole compound (1).    USE - Electron donating organic material is used for photovoltaic element material for photovoltaic element (both claimed), used as electrical power supply for solar cell, electronic device, optical sensor, optical switch, phototransistor and optical recording material.    ADVANTAGE - The electron donating organic material provides photovoltaic element having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electron donating organic material contains a benzothiadiazole compound of formula (1).    R1-R8=H, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl or halo;    W',X,Y',Z=single bond, arylene or heteroarylene;    m=0 or 1;and    n=1-1000.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the photovoltaic element.    Substrate (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Organic semiconductor layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The film includes a laminated structure of an electroconductive material layer and a base material layer. The electroconductive material layer has specific resistance of 106-1014 ohm/2 in the surface temperature of 125 degrees C and 100% humidity and pressure of 2.5 atm.    USE - Film for back sheet of solar cell (both claimed) used as roofing material. Can also be used in electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - A thin film having high partial discharge voltage, high durability is provided.
NOVELTY - The liquid storage container (1) has an outlet port (15) provided in a recessed portion. A lower case (10) is stuck to the recessed portion. A flexible sheet is provided with respect to the recessed portion such that the liquid accommodated in the storage chamber is surrounded by inner surface of the flexible sheet.    USE - Liquid storage container used in fuel cell system for electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant and electronic notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the wrinkles in the flexible sheet and the stagnation of the liquid in the wrinkle portion is prevented by providing the flexible sheet with respect to the recessed portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of liquid storage container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the liquid storage container.    Liquid storage container (1)    Lower case (10)    Outlet port (15)    Upper case (20)    Air hole (27)
NOVELTY - A fluorine-containing monomer is radical polymerized in the presence of a fluorine-containing compound, in aqueous medium to obtain melt-processable fluorine-containing polymer. The fluorine-containing compound has fluorocarbon groups continuously coupled in 1-6 carbon atoms, and hydrophilic groups.    USE - Manufacture of melt-processable fluorine-containing polymer used as emulsion in electrode compound material paste and electrode mixture paste for forming electrode of battery (all claimed) such as secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The melt-processable fluorine-containing polymer is manufactured with improved productivity, and does not foam or color at the time of molding. The polymer enables to manufacture battery having favorable charging-and-discharging performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solution, which is obtained from aqueous dispersion liquid obtained by dissolving dried powder of the melt processable fluorine-containing polymer. The dried powder is obtained by passing through coagulation, water washing, organic solvent cleaning and/or post processing of drying in organic solvent.
NOVELTY - An organo-gelatinizing agent contains amide compound (1).    USE - Organo-gelatinizing agent is used for gelled material such as gel electrolyte (claimed) for lithium ion battery, polymeric gel-type electrolyte battery, agricultural field, foodstuffs, disposable diaper, solidification agent for flow regulator, solidification agent for agrochemical and liquid fuel, slump inhibiting agent for fuel joint, polymeric processing aid and aromatic agent.    ADVANTAGE - The organo-gelatinizing agent has excellent gelatinization performance and provides gelled material with high gel stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organo- gelatinizing agent contains amide compound of formula: R1-(CONHR2)n (1).    n=2-6;    R1=(4-18C (un)saturated aliphatic poly carboxylic acid, 5-20C alicyclic poly carboxylic acid or 8-20C aromatic polycarboxylic acid) excluding carboxyl groups;and    R2=(6-30C (un)saturated aliphatic monoamine, 5-30C alicyclic monoamine or 6-30C aromatic monoamine) excluding amino group.
NOVELTY - An acidic-gas absorption removal agent is a composition obtained by molding a cured material (10) immersed in an aqueous solution (11) of hydroxide or carbonate of sodium or potassium. The cured material is obtained by mixing reduced amount of cellulose ether (9) with calcium sulfate (6), calcium hydroxide (7) and activated carbon (8). One portion of hydrogen atom of hydroxyl group contained in cellulose ether is substituted by 1-3C alkyl, hydroxyl or carboxyl.    USE - Acidic-gas absorption removal agent is used for absorption removal of nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide contained in automobile tunnel waste gas and carriage way roadside atmosphere, and in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The agent enables effective removal of acidic gas, such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide, and is regenerated by a filtering method. The agent has excellent moldability and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) regeneration method, which involves carrying out water-washing of removal agent after prolonged use, and recovering activity of absorption removal agent;    (2) acidic-gas absorption processing apparatus, which has a gas flow path, through which gas containing nitrogen dioxide or sulfur dioxide is passed and acidic gas absorption removal agent is contacted at -20 to 120 degrees C to enable removal of acidic gas; and    (3) fuel cell system, which has an air electrode at one surface of an ion conductive electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of acidic-gas absorption removal agent. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Calcium sulfate (6)    Calcium hydroxide (7)    Activated carbon (8)    Cellulose ether (9)    Cured material (10)    Aqueous solution (11)
NOVELTY - The lid has a cylinder for illumination purpose, and a battery (3), an internal LED (4) and a transparent plastic tube (5) that are homogeneously connected. The plastic tube has diameter less than 10 millimeters. A contact sensor (2) is externally pressed and internally activated, so that an impulse signal is received by the battery to flash the LED. Components of the lid are integrated into a single unit.    USE - Cover lid.    ADVANTAGE - The lid is designed in such a manner it allows production of improved party gags.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a cover lid.    Contact sensor (2)    Battery (3)    Internal LED (4)    Transparent plastic tube (5)
NOVELTY - The cover has a bottom board (11) and a clamp sleeve (12) connected to a body (1), where the board and the sleeve are made of soft rubberized fabric, film, rubber band or leather material. The body is provided with a system body. An input/output interface is equipped on a power supply management circuit module. A chargeable battery body and the module are provided in a shell. The module is connected with the chargeable battery body. A cable connector is connected with a cell phone (3) and the interface. A functional expander circuit module is inserted in an expander socket on the module.    USE - Cell-phone cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover conveniently supplies electricity for the cell phone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell-phone cover.    Body (1)    Cell phone (3)    Bottom board (11)    Clamp sleeve (12)    Sandwich layer (111)
NOVELTY - The liner is formed by bending glass fiber textile absolutely into sealing cylinder shape and is solidified with resin, where the liner is arranged with a row of plug jacks of vacuum pipes.    USE - Glass reinforced plastic solar water heater liner.    ADVANTAGE - The liner is firm, and has strong erosion resistance function. The glass reinforced plastic is provided with stated strength when water tank drains. The liner cannot be easily flattened, so that service life of the liner is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a glass reinforced plastic solar water heater liner.
(ES2322837-A1)   NOVELTY - The reflector-concentrator unit comprises a sandwich structure with a top sheet, where a lower lamination, a filling layer, and a frame are provided. The top sheet has an associated outer surface to reflect incident rays and concentrating the rays in a linear focus. The filling layer is adhered at a top and bottom lamination.    USE - Reflector-concentrator unit for a solar collector unit.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector-concentrator unit ensures sufficient rigidity to ensure accuracy with a stable pre-determined operational position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a reflector-concentrator unit; and    (2) a solar collector unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reflector-concentrator unit.
NOVELTY - The toilet has a tank inner heat reaction chamber processed to have a specific fixation diameter, standard pitch and a constant shape to form a flat board. An upper plate of an infrastructure frame collects an excrement phosphorus material in a toilet bowl. A lid having constant size is conveniently provided for spraying microorganism dilatants on a lower part ceiling portion. An upper layer of the infrastructure frame is supported in a storage room that stores excrements. An internal pressure jacket tank top part is integrated and connected to center of a pipe.    USE - Solar cell multipurpose simple toilet. Uses include but are not limited to a beach, park, industrial site and a bathroom.    ADVANTAGE - The toilet purifies the air and removes smell, and prevents corrosion of instrument by the anti-oxidant activity. The toilet prevents the breeding of mold or bacteria. The toilet is hygienic and economic, and saves environment energy by recycling the resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell multipurpose simple toilet.
NOVELTY - The distributor has a temperature resistant annular rubber stopper equipped at an inner port of a vacuum pipe. A middle part of the annular rubber stopper is transversally fixed to a groove box with a hole for accommodating a slow release medicine. An upper part of the groove box is sealed by a magnet, and a guide pipe is equipped in an outer side pipe on a side of the groove box. An inner side of the groove box is equipped with a flow distributing sheet. Upper parts on two ends of the groove box are equipped with slight convex reverse hooks.    USE - Solar built-in contaminant separation flow distributor.    ADVANTAGE - The magnet is built in the distributor to magnetize the contaminant during water circulating process. The slow release medicine is gradually dissolved and diffused to the water by the water circulation process to separate the contaminant. The fluid director and the guide sheet split the cold water and slow down the mixed backflow of the cold water, so that the solar heat efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar built-in contaminant separation flow distributor.
NOVELTY - The producing method involves aligning first electrode (106), second electrode (108) and separator (112) that interposes between the first electrode and the second electrode. A mismatched or misaligned portion of first electrode is identified. The mismatched or misaligned portion of first electrode is altered.    USE - Producing method of electrical energy storage device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to non-rechargeable battery cells, rechargeable battery cells, fuel cells and capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved energy storage device that prevents increase in capacitor self-discharge due to electrode misalignment, mismatch of unpaired electrodes by being able to alter the mismatched or misaligned portion of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode assembly of a stacked energy storage device.    Electrode assembly (100)    First electrode (106)    Second electrode (108)    Electrode pair (110)    Separator (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode pattern (20) in a surface of a substrate (10), forming a conducting polymer layer (30) in a part surface of the substrate, and forming an organic light front layer (40) in the substrate surface. A negative electrode pattern (50) is formed in the organic light front layer through an ink-jet process. The positive electrode pattern and conducting polymer layer are formed on the substrate. A hydrophobic coating is provided on the solar cell, and a thermal process is performed for sintering of the positive electrode pattern.    USE - Method for fabricating an organic layer on a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids need of the imprinting mode process, and increases profitability of the solar cell that is environment-friendly device. The method increases light accepting performance of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of an organic layer fabricating method.    Substrate (10)    Positive electrode pattern (20)    Conducting polymer layer (30)    Organic light front layer (40)    Negative electrode pattern (50)
NOVELTY - The UEA (200) has electrolyte membrane (204) formed between pair of electrodes (206,208) arranged between pair of porous diffusion media (DM) layers (214,216) at active region of fuel cell. A barrier layer (202) made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and polyimide polymer is coupled to the electrolyte membrane. The barrier layer is formed at feed region of fuel cell.    USE - Unitized-electrode-assembly (UEA) for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte membrane is formed between pair of electrodes at active region without covering feed region of UEA, the electrolyte membrane dimensions are optimized so that robustness and reliability of fuel cell is increased without increasing fuel cell complexity and manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack comprising several fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of UEA for fuel cell.    UEA (200)    Barrier layer (202)    Electrolyte membrane (204)    Electrodes (206,208)    Porous DM layers (214,216)
NOVELTY - The cell module (100) has a cell group (110) which is provided with several cells that are connected to each other. A bus bar plate (120) in a bus bar is connected between the cells. A metal or resin made end cover (130) is fixed to the module and covers the bus bar plate.    USE - Cell module for power source device of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The end cover covers the bus bar plate that is connected between the cells, hence the required number of units for the cell module is reduced and thus the manufacturing cost is reduced. The strength and heat resistance property of the sealing element is reduced and the size of the gas reservoir space is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cell module.    Cell module (100)    Cell group (110)    Bus bar plate (120)    End cover (130)    Gas discharge tube (140)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has gold electrodes arranged on the substrate such that the electrodes are spaced apart from each other. A charge transport layer formed over the electrodes, is in contact with the electrodes. A charge generation layer containing exciton generating material such as semiconductor nanocrystal and chemosensitive material, is formed over the charge transport layer. An interstitial layer is formed between the charge transport layer and charge generation layer.    USE - Photovoltaic device e.g. heterojunction photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the photovoltaic device can be improved so that the efficiency of the photovoltaic device operation can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making photovoltaic device; and    (2) method of detecting light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows photomicrograph of electrodes on substrate, and schematic views of the photovoltaic device.    Photon absorption process (1)    Exciton diffusion process (2)    Exciton dissociation and charge transfer process (3)    Charge transport process (4)
NOVELTY - An electric motor (18) drives refrigerating compressor to refrigerate thermally insulated equipment. An equipment converter (23) interconnects equipment circuit (11), equipment battery set (21) and electric motor. The converter is adapted to charge battery set and to step-down or step-up the voltage of driving circuit (7), so as to provide electricity to the motor and to control the power and working condition of compressor. An electronic controller sets output power of equipment converter based on the level of cost of energy and level of available power.    USE - Hybrid vehicle e.g. truck and car, for use in transportation of refrigerated commercial load.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical energy or power for the refrigerating system is independent from the engine or drive system, since the converter is adapted to adjust the torque and speed output of the electric motor. The compressor can be driven by same motor even when the engine is stopped so that the noise due to drive of several motors is reduced. The usage of available energy can be tuned finely by adjusting power supply of the refrigerating equipment using equipment battery set, so that the fuel consumption is reduced. The recuperation of energy can be tuned finely by adjusting the state of charge of both driving battery set and equipment battery set, so that electric power can be recovered during slowing down phases of movement of hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid vehicle.    Driving circuit (7)    Equipment circuit (11)    Electric motor (18)    Equipment battery set (21)    Equipment converter (23)
NOVELTY - The collector has a lowest protection layer (1) in which a thermal isolation plate (2) is glued, where the protection layer is formed as thin as an aluminum plate. The thermal isolation plate, a central circular blind thermal plate (3') and frame blind isolation plates (3'') are made from light and thermal resistant isolation material i.e. polystyrene material. An upper transparent, mechanical and thermal protection i.e. acrylic plate (5), is provided by convenient metal borders (7) on a collector frame and strengthening screws (8) through blind plates.    USE - Composite solar collector for heating sanitary water to convert solar energy into thermal energy. Can also be used for heating accumulated water in combination with an electric heater, fossil heater, biomass heater, oil heater and gas heater.    ADVANTAGE - The collector supports high and low temperature with high absorption and heat transfer efficiency, and works in an acceptable temperature region under a boiling point of water, so that the collector is highly efficient in a wide incidence angle and at a low solar intensity. The collector is energetically efficient, simply feasible, watertight, relatively thin, aesthetically pleasant, price competitive, and elastically expansible in an absorption part, thus avoiding the need for an expansion tank in a solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar collector.    Lowest protection layer (1)    Thermal isolation plate (2)    Central circular blind thermal plate (3')    Frame blind isolation plates (3'')    Acrylic plate (5)    Convenient metal borders (7)    Strengthening screws (8)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor package (3) comprising a Hall element (31) for detecting the electric current flowing into square-C-shaped bus-bar (2), a processing circuit for processing the output from the Hall element and connecting terminals (34) is integrally resin molded with the square-C-shaped bus-bar (2) such that Hall element is inside the conducting portion (23) of bus-bar and the connectors of the bus-bar protrude outside the housing (4).    USE - Current sensor for detecting current passing through bus-bar in electric circuit connected to battery of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hall element and the processing circuit are accommodated inside the semiconductor package, so that the structure of current sensor is simplified and size of the current sensor is reduced. The housing prevents the Hall element from deviating with respect to the bus-bar, so that detection accuracy of the current sensor is improved and the waterproof property of the current sensor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of structure of current sensor.    Bus-bar (2)    Semiconductor package (3)    Housing (4)    Connectors (21,22)    Conducting portion (23)    Hall element (31)    Connecting terminals (34)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly consists of an anion interchangeable electrolytic membrane (6) provided between electrode layers (4,5) containing catalyst particles, and a crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol having an anion exchange group, interposed between the anion interchangeable electrolytic membrane and catalyst particles, by covering the surface of the catalyst particles.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using membrane electrode assembly has excellent durability even in high temperature, and maintains high output voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Battery partition (1)    Fuel flow-hole (12)    Oxidizing agent gas distribution hole (3)    Electrode layers (4,5)    Anion interchangeable electrolytic membrane (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a bus-bar (68) that is electrically connected to an electric pole (54b), and accommodated in a casing (70). The casing covers the connection region of the electric pole and bus bar, and forms a leak gas container (97) while accommodating a high voltage cable (94). A gas filter (99) is provided in a gas container for discharging the leak gas introduced into the gas container to outside.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leak gas cannot be moved along the high-voltage cable and the leak gas introduced into the unnecessary region can be prevented reliably so that the desired waterproofness and insulation can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric pole (54b)    Bus-bar (68)    Casing (70)    High voltage cable (94)    Leak gas container (97)    Gas filter (99)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has rectangle shaped battery core (2) having unit cell (21) which is attached with exterior frame (6) by engaging protective terminals (3) provided at one side of unit cell, with window portions (6a) provided at corresponding side of exterior frame for accommodating battery inside the battery pack. The label (7) containing manufacture information of battery, is stuck to the upper surface of the battery core. An exterior label (8) is provided with window portion (8e) for visually recognizing manufacture information label, is stuck on battery core.    USE - Battery pack for covering chargeable and dischargeable non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell and aluminum secondary battery for use in electronic device such as video camera, mobile computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacture information can be separately recorded on the battery pack and traceability can be ensured. The manufacture information label cannot be separated easily. The transparency, appearance grade of battery pack and protection reliability of manufacture information label are favorable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery core (2)    Protective terminals (3)    Exterior frame (6)    Window portions (6a)    Manufacture information label (7)    Exterior label (8)    Window portion (8e)    Unit cell (21)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a humidification module (24) that is fixedly supported with a bracket (64). The bracket is attached to the floor side element (62) through a rubber bush (66) made of elastic material. The floor side element is fixed and attached to the floor panel (60) of vehicle. The elasticity of rubber bush is set so that the vibration system containing load rate of rubber bush becomes a dynamic damper.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration and noise resulting from air compressor can be suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidification module (24)    Floor panel (60)    Floor side element (62)    Bracket (64)    Rubber bush (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (100A) has a laminated structure (14) formed with multiple membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (14m) and a separator (14s).A spring element (30) has a coil spring (33) which is arranged between an upper plate and a lower plate. A shaft protrudingly penetrates a through-hole covered by a resin made cover element from the lower plate to the upper plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack of fuel cell system mounted in moving object.    ADVANTAGE - The deviation or the inclination angle of the lower plate opposing the upper plate in the surface direction can be suppressed as a shaft is protrudingly provided from lower plate to the upper plate by a through-hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Laminated structure (14)    MEA (14m)    Separator (14s)    Spring element (30)    Coil spring (33)    Fuel cell stack (100A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has oxidizing agent supply manifold (104) that is arranged at upper side of oxidizing agent supply manifold (102) along perpendicular direction. The oxidizing agent supply manifolds (102,104) are connected through communicating holes (106). Air supplied to oxidizing agent supply manifold (102) is passed to oxidizing agent supply manifold (104) through communication holes. The air is distributed to each cell from oxidizing agent supply manifold (104). The oxidizing agent supply manifold (102) can be used for discharging the condensed water.    USE - Fuel cell stack comprising polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the condensed water mixed with air is discharged to exterior through oxidizing agent supply manifold, the infiltration of condensed water into oxidizing agent supply manifold is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of oxidizing agent supply manifold of fuel cell stack.    Oxidizing agent supply manifolds (102,104)    Communicating holes (106)    Separator for cathode (400)    Gas-supply flow channel (404)    Separator for anodes (420)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has flow path formation material (3) stacked on both sides of membrane electrode assembly (2), and a separator (4) stacked on the flow path formation material. The flow path formation material has porous portions (31,32) stacked along the thickness direction. The impregnation portions (71,72) are formed in the porous portion (32).    USE - Solid polymer-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of reactive gases and the extrusion of water of reactive gas are improved by the formation of impregnation portions in porous portion of flow path formation material and the electric power generating efficiency is increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery cell of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Flow path formation material (3)    Separator (4)    Porous portions (31,32)    Impregnation portions (71,72)